This title features an introduction by Eric Lomax. Jean Paget is just twenty years old & working in Malaya when the Japanese invasion begins. When she is captured she joins a group of other European women & children whom the Japanese force to march for miles through the jungle
- an experience that leads to the deaths of many. Due to her courageous spirit & ability to speak Malay Jean takes on the role of leader of the sorry gaggle of prisoners & many end up owing their lives to her indomitable spirit. While on the march the group run into some Australian prisoners one of whom Joe Harman helps them steal some food & is horrifically punished by the Japanese as a result. After the war Jean tracks Joe down in Australia & together they begin to dream of surmounting the past & transforming his one-horse outback town into a thriving community like Alice Springs.
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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 " Town Mouse & Country Mouse" 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." ...

They were the best of friends & the most daunting of bachelors... Charlie Harrington a charming handsome philanthropist has such high expectations for his perfect bride that no mortal need apply... Adam Weiss a forty-something celebrity lawyer prefers his women very young very voluptuous & very short term... And for Gray Hawk a gifted artist with a knack for attracting troubled relationships women are fine; its just the idea of family he cant imagine (particularly the family of the woman hes dating). Now the three friends spending their annual summer vacation cruising the Mediterranean aboard Charlies majestic yacht are about to have their bachelorhoods rocked. By autumn all three will fall precipitously into relationships they never saw coming. Charlie begins dating a crusading social worker who couldnt be further from his ideal
- until he makes a stunning discovery about her. Adam gets involved with his usual twenty-something bombshell
- only this one has a remarkable mind of her own. & Gray who has avoided both business & family like the plague has managed to fall head over heels for a successful career woman
- who just happens to be a mother as well. As another holiday on the yacht approaches & with it a turning point in each mans life the three bachelors are forced to face the things that scare them most: their phobias about relationships the wounds of the past
- & the kind of women who challenge their deepest terrors. What happens next will spark big changes for Charlie Adam & Gray
- & might just put an end to their carousing days forever. For as the once-carefree trio is about to discover love is the most unpredictable adventure of all. Filled with all the joy complexity & unexpected surprises of life Toxic Bachelors" is Danielle Steel at her poignant & penetrating best."




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Toxic Boogaz feature glow in the dark toxic ooze plus a bonus sticker just pick your boogaz out of the toxic nose container. In your toxic boogaz pack you&8217;ll receive a toxic nose container glowing ooze sticker & 1 toxic boogaz character of which there are 12 to collect including The Green Panther Snotty Osborne & Count Splatula. With each fantastic value bulk pack you will receive 3 Toxic Boogaz packs perfect for boogaz parties or gift bags. Suitable for children aged 4 & over Warning; Choking hazard &8211; Small parts mean this product is not suitable for children under 3. ...

Children throughout the developed world are suffering: instances of obesity dyslexia ADHD bad behaviour & so on are all on the rise. & it's not simply that our willingness to diagnose has increased; there are very real & growing problems. Sue Palmer a former head teacher & literacy expert has researched a whole range of problem areas from poor diet lack of exercise & sleep deprivation to a range of modern difficulties that are having a major effect: television computer games mobile phones. This combination of factors added to the increasingly busy & stressed life of parents means that we are developing a toxic new generation. TOXIC CHILDHOOD illustrates the latest research from around the world & provides answers for worried parents as to how they can protect their families from the problems of the modern world & help ensure that their children emerge as healthy intelligent & pleasant adults. ...

The Toy Robot" is an enchanting picture book adventure from " Ben & Hollys Little Kingdom". Fairy Princess Holly Ben Elf & their friends have found an old broken robot in the Little Forest. Holly wants to mend it with her magic wand but Ben & Barnaby want to fix it with their elf skills. Holly decides to make a magical key to wind up the robot but it has some very strange results... Read this wonderful little story to find out what happens! There are many different " Ben & Hollys Little Kingdom" picture books & activity books to choose from including " Ben & Hollys Little Kingdom Wipe-Clean Game Book" " Elf School Shiny Sticker Book" " The Royal Picnic Magnet Book" & " The Lost Egg" why not collect the series?" ...

Toyota Kaizen Methods: Six Steps to Improvement focuses on the skills & techniques practiced inside Toyota Motor Corporation during the past decades. This workbook focuses on the actual training course concepts & methods used by Toyota to develop employee skill level a core element of Toyota's success. It is not a book about holding Western-style five-day Kaizen events which were in reality quite rare during the development of Toyota's production system & are virtually nonexistent today inside Toyota. Written by two of Toyota's most revered & experienced trainers the book
- Traces the origins of Kaizen since the inception of Toyota Motor Corporation Articulates the basic six-step Kaizen improvement skills pattern taught inside Toyota Helps practitioners of Kaizen improve their own skill level & confidence by simplifying concepts & removing any mystery in the process Provides homework assignments & a wealth of forms for analyzing work processes If you take the time to study the concepts detailed here you will be reviewing the same methods & techniques that were harnessed by generations of Toyota supervisors managers & engineers. These techniques are not the secret ingredient of Lean manufacturing; however mastery of these timeless techniques will improve your ability to conduct improvement in almost any setting & generate improvement results for your organization.
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In this classic text Taiichi Ohno--inventor of the Toyota Production System & Lean manufacturing--shares the genius that sets him apart as one of the most disciplined & creative thinkers of our time. Combining his candid insights with a rigorous analysis of Toyota's attempts at Lean production Ohno's book explains how Lean principles can improve any production endeavor. A historical & philosophical description of just-in-time & Lean manufacturing this work is a must read for all students of human progress. On a more practical level it continues to provide inspiration & instruction for those seeking to improve efficiency through the elimination of waste. ...

Hays Baker & his wife Lizbeth possess super-human strength extraordinary intelligence stunning looks & two beautiful children. ...

Adorable soft & colourful -- & just the right size for little hands -- knitted toys are the ideal gift for children of all ages. The collection of wonderful knitted toys in this book
- many of them complete with their own alternative outfits or additional accessories -- will be a welcome addition to any childs cuddly collection. As well as imaginative dolls traditional animals & a cute teddy Tracy Chapman has included a selection of nursery toys for the very young child
- a ball blocks with intarsia lettering & a rattle with a bell for example. The projects range from the simple to more complex & utilize a wide variety of knitting skills. Each pattern is carefully explained with clear charts & detailed instructions so even the less-experienced knitter will find them easy to follow. Whether you want an easily-made gift or a more complex knitting project to really get into Tracy Chapmans exciting new patterns will inspire you to pick up your needles & get started. Toys to Knit is the companion volume to the forthcoming Toys to Sew which

Includes:: a range of desirable projects to stitch from author Claire Garl&. (25 000 words.)



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