Ruby Genie is an orphan. Everyone expects her to have the same fantastic magical powers as her famous parents did but Ruby cant do any magic at all
- or so she thinks. & feels a complete failure. Then she begins to get smaller.. .and smaller.. .and smaller. With a cast of unforgettable characters such as the self-important magician the Great Alfonso & Aunt Hat the kindly lady conjuror who is hopeless at doing tricks this wonderful story is full of adventure & shows how a little girl who is so tiny that she fits into a handbag can still be clever & brave & find people to love & value her. The second book in Sally Gardners Magical Children series about children empowered by special gifts is utterly charming full of feeling & very funny. Her own delightful line drawings all the way through make it a very attractive package.
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A fun comedy about a girl & a very special horse
- the smallest horse in the world! Swan calls Bella mean names & shows off about
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Whether you are an established smallholder or just starting to take the first tentative steps towards farming at your home this book contains a wealth of useful information on all the key aspects of small-scale agriculture. The book covers the rural property
- buying a small farm preparing outbuildings & equipping it with machinery & tools; the land
- the kitchen garden protected cultivation orchards & pasture; livestock
- from bees rabbits & chickens to goats cattle & exotic species; & commercial considerations regulations & organic farming.


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The ' Good Life' has never been so popular. More & more of us are searching for the perfect rural idyll
- our very own piece of
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When we left Clark Kent at the end of Smallville Season 10" he had finally donned the iconic Superman suit & set out to defend Earth from Apokolips. Picking up six months later " Smallville Season 11" explores Clark's understanding of the true power of his Superman identity its effect on those close to him & its ability to inspire the people of Earth. " Smallville Season 11" features Clarke as well as fan-favorite characters including Oliver Queen/ Green Arrow Chloe Sullivan-Queen Lois Lane Lex Luthor & General Lane." ...

Proven techniques to master the art of the cold call Cold calling is not only one of the fastest & most profitable ways to initiate a new sales contact & build business; it's also one of the most dreaded-for the salesperson & the recipient. Smart Callin g has the solution: Art Sobczak's proven never-experience-rejection-again system. Now in an updated 2nd Edition it offers even smarter tips & techniques for prospecting new business while minimizing fear & rejection. While other books on cold calling dispense long-perpetuated myths such prospecting is a numbers game " & salespeople need to "love rejection " this book will empower readers to take action call prospects & get a yes every time. Updated information reflects changes & advances in the information gathering that comprises the "smart" part of the calling Further enhances the value & credibility of the book by including more actual examples & success stories from readers & users of the first version Author Art Sobczak's monthly Prospecting & Selling Report newsletter (the longest-running publication of its type) reaches 15 000 readers & Smart Calling continues to rank in the Top 20 in the Sales books category on amazon.com & has sold over 20 000 copies Conquer your fears & master the art of the cold calling through the genius of Smart Calling 2nd Edition. " ...

Practical savvy & wide-ranging this resource shows men & women how to avoid the pitfalls that turn a straightforward divorce into a nightmare. Drawing on her own personal experience the author also brings together the best advice from a wide range of experts that include divorce attorneys mental-health professionals & financial gurus. This guide coaches separating couples how to build a shortlist of the best divorce attorneys in their area how to conduct an interview to find the right one & what the full range of legal options are for each case. Further tips explain how to manage the paperwork ways to lower legal costs & practical advice for getting back to normal" once the divorce is finalised. This reassuring manual also explains the stages of divorce grief & how to separate the emotional divorce from the legal divorce." ...

This full-colour cookbook is designed to help parents improve their child's diet. The ground-breaking Food for the Brain study in which Patrick & his team worked with parents teachers & school caterers to improve children's nutrition showed dramatic improvements in energy mood & concentration amongst the children following the study guidelines. The aim of this book is to share those guidelines & the recipes that produced such great results. Each recipe is carefully designed to provide optimum nourishment to aid with mental development behaviour & academic performance. Smart Food for Smart Kids also contains menu plans & practical advice on planning shopping eating out & dealing with fussy eaters. ...

Think smart people are just born that way? Think again. Art Markman one of the premier cognitive scientists in this field demonstrates the difference between raw intelligence & smarter thinking. Using examples from his own lab & stories from the worlds of business & popular culture Markman shows it is possible to learn to be a smarter thinker. In doing so you can reap the benefits in every area of your life. Smart Thinking provides: 1. The means to replace self-limiting habits with new behaviours that foster smart thinking 2. An understanding of the mind itself as well as memory 3. The ability to define & solve problems more efficiently 4. Ways to present & process information effectively. Using the tools & practical exercises provided in Smart Thinking you too can access the skills needed to achieve your personal goals & create your own culture of smart thinking at work & home. ...

An indispensable planner & study skills reference/tutorial to help you to manage your time your studies your money your social life & much much more... Not just a diary this planner is crammed with useful study skills hints & tips from the authors of the Smarter Study Skills series plus an academic year diary timetables notes pages & more. ...