Sloooooooowly snail slides up & down over & under in & out... Snail is soooo slow... It takes her all day to slide climb creep & leaf-float her way to the vegetable bed. But its worth it
- shes just in time for dinner! Little fingers will love tracing the shiny snail trail & seeing where Snails journey takes her next! This is a gorgeous new shiny-touch board book from Mary Murphy. It is perfect for babies & families to share together! Part of the Walker Baby" series this sumptuous board book celebrates developmental play & promotes the culture of Babies Need Books. This is an ideal baby gift purchase."
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Straddling the Hampshire Downs & the distinctive countryside of Sussex the South Downs is Britain's newest & most visited national park & is abutted by a long coastline & the surprisingly remote landscapes of the Weald. Slow-travel enthusiast & Sussex resident Tim Locke takes a close-up look at the best of the countryside & places in his back yard & celebrates what makes the area so distinctive. This is not a book of dry practicalities. Locke's local knowledge leads the reader to his favourite walks pubs & and places to stay while his colourful interviews with local craftsmen & characters give visitors a personal acquaintance with the region. Sussex boasts a huge variety of landscapes & architecture from the chalk South Downs to the salty marshes at Chichester Harbour. The ways of enjoying it are just as diverse & could include foraging for fungi on the Wealden heaths watching the unique Sussex pastime of stoolball paragliding over the Downs or sampling a locally produced wine. ...

With over 400 recipes in total there is something for every occasion & time of day. All the favourites are featured along with innovative variations: Spicy Chicken Jambalaya will go down well with a hungry family Wild Mushroom Soup provides an easy but richly flavoured lunch or you could impress your friends with Rabbit Casserole with Juniper. The clearly presented step-by-step instructions & colour photographs will ensure success every time. ...

Read It Yourself" is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in " The Read It Yourself With Ladybird Series" is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This " Read It Yourself" version of " Sly Fox & Red Hen" is a level 2 title & so suitable for children who can read short simple sentences with help. The story is told simply with frequent repetition of the main story words & phrases. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader." ...

Based on the traditional folk tale The Sly Fox & the Little Red Hen" this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favorite in every home. Join the little red hen on her travels as she tries to outsmart the sly fox again & again. Part of the Ladybird " First Favourite Tales" series this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm & rhyme to delight young children. It is ideal for reading aloud & sharing with preschoolers." ...

A little girl finds that no matter what she tries to do she is always overshadowed by her older bigger sister. But then Small comes into her own one landmark day when her sisters parrot is caught up a tree & her sister is afraid to climb up to save it. Small has to come to her rescue & the incident makes her realize that she doesnt have to live in anyones shadow any more. ...

SELF-ASSESSMENT COLOUR REVIEWS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE: Each book covers a specialist area of veterinary medicine & the format enables the reader to consider a problem fully & then devise a solution. Veterinary practitioners caring for small animals are faced daily with the challenge of managing emergency & critical care situations. The appropriate treatment must be undertaken as quickly as possible & the most life threatening problem tackled first. By providing over 200 randomly organised cases in the form of integrated questions illustrations & explanations this book allows readers to test skills in emergency situations making rapid decisions diagnostic & treatment plans. Detailed explanatory answers are then provided which will guide them through each clinical situation. Written by a team of highly skilled authors from around the world this book covers all aspects of emergency & critical care medicine where a co-ordinated team approach to patient care is needed. It has been welcomed by newly qualified veterinary practitioners technicians students & examination candidates. ...

Small Animal Nutrition is an essential new text relating the theory of digestion & nutrition to practical application in everyday veterinary practice. The basic principles of nutrition are explained with special attention given to the use of nutrition as a tool in the management of the patient. The student is informed of different nutritional requirements in both sickness & health & concepts are presents in a light-hearted & easily understood format. Key facts are highlighted & a series of self-assessment questions & answers are provided at the end of each chapter. This new text explains nutrition in everyday language & should be an essential purchase for all veterinary students veterinary nurses & veterinary practices. ...

When 17 year-old Alex rescues a swan caught on a wire stuck deep in the Thames mud she finds an extraordinary bracelet. Through its disturbing & compelling powers she meets Callum a soul locked in a half-life of sadness & mystery following a terrible accident & his persuasive & sinister sister Catherine. As Alex & Callum grow closer despite the enormous obstacles to their love the dangers mount until Alex must risk everything to save her best friend & Callum must risk everything to save Alex. ...

In this practical & comprehensive workbook Cheryl Rickman offers a modern approach to self-employment & business start-up. Packed with real-life case studies & practical exercises checklists & worksheets it provides a step-by-step guide to researching & formulating your business ideas planning the right marketing strategies & managing a team that will drive your vision forward with you. Youll discover what with hindsight well-known entrepreneurs would have done differently what their biggest mistakes have been & what theyve learnt: Dame Anita Roddick Julie Meyer Stelios Haji-Ioannou Simon Woodroffe & others reveal their best & worst decisions & contribute their wisdom & tips for succeeding in business. Youll learn how to: develop research & plan the idea"; design & create the right products & services; define & understand your customers & target audience; secure finance & manage cash flow & accounts; create a winning brand & marketing message; gain & retain customers; achieve competitive advantage; plan create launch & promote your website; & manage your business & time. This fresh approach to small business start-up also

Includes:: information & recommendations on making your business ethical & socially responsible along with exercises to help build self-confidence & visualize success."

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