This is the first & only official fully illustrated encyclopedia of the UFC. The fastest growing sports organisation in history finally has an official & definitive guide that will have fans cheering The UFC Encyclopedia". Covering over 300 fighters 170 events & filled with over 1 500 images this 400-page compendium reveals all areas of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It provides a detailed history of the UFC since 1993 & coverage of its personalities champions Hall of Fame & event results. It helps you gain unprecedented access to the most dangerous & dynamic fighters in the world through profile & action photos biographies vital stats & titles held in the organisation. Officially licensed created in conjunction with the UFC & featuring memorable submissions knockouts & the battles that made history " The UFC Encyclopedia" is the book that millions of devoted fans have been waiting for." ...

' What does all this stuff about flying saucers amount to? What can it mean? What is the truth?' Winston Churchill prime minister's personal minute 28th July 1952 The UFO Files tells the story of over 100 years of UFO sightings drawing on formerly secret government documents at the National Archives in London. Alongside extraordinary reports by ordinary people it reveals details of official interest & investigations stretching back more than 80 years. In this remarkable book fully updated for this second edition David Clarke reveals an array of startling stories from possible UFO reports hidden among Met Office investigations of aerial phenomena in the 1920s to the conclusions of Project Condign the secret British Intelligence UFO study completed in 2000. As well as covering Roswell & Britain's own Rendlesham Forest mystery Clarke raids the records for dramatic stories of abductions & close encounters ghost aircraft & crop circles & UFO reports by both civilian aircrew & military personnel. Dramatic witness statements & interviews combine with rarely seen photographs drawings & newly available documents to offer a unique guide to one of our most intriguing mysteries. ...

Ug & his parents are living in the Stone Age. & that means stone blankets stone cold food an even colder cave & worst of all hard stone trousers! Being an inquisitive & intelligent child Ug suggests a series of modifications to improve the quality of family life. His ideas about heating cooking boats & balls that actually bounce are met with a hostile reaction by his parents who don't know what he's going on about. Even Ug himself is occasionally unsure of the purpose of his inventions
- his round stone that rolls down the hill is great but what is it actually for? With the help of his father who is slowly coming round to his son's way of thinking Ug comes tantalisingly close to his ultimate garment goal only to find that there are some obstacles even a boy genius can't overcome.
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Somebody once said that if you planted a walking stick overnight in the soil of Uganda it would take root before morning dawned. Of all Africas safari destinations this is the most fertile. Its also the best destination in Africa for seeing a variety of primate species
- visitors can spot more than ten types of monkey including mountain gorillas & chimpanzees. & if primate enthusiasts are found wandering round with imbecile grins Ugandas birds have ornithologists doing cartwheels: more than 1 000 bird species have been recorded here making Uganda in practical terms the finest birdwatching destination in Africa. Moreover in Ugandas premier savanna reserves one can be almost certain of encountering lions elephants & buffaloes. Whether visitors want to climb to the snows of the fabled Mountains of the Moon raft the headwaters of the mighty Nile or marvel at the legendary tree-climbing lions of Ishasha this sixth edition of Philip Briggs much-praised guide is the most comprehensive resource available.
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This brand new edition is rich in detail & information; with a scale of 1:700 Th & containing special maps & city plans. It also covers places of interest major & minor roads
- down to partially surfaced roads & cart tracks
- rail networks airports & National Parks. It also features distance indicators legend in 4 languages & relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain ranges. The hard-wearing high quality paper ensures durability for prolonged use.

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Tally can't wait to turn sixteen & become Pretty. Sixteen is the magic number that brings a transformation from a repellent Ugly into a stunningly attractive Pretty & catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. In just a few weeks Tally will be there. But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to be Pretty. She'd rather risk life on the outside. When Shay runs away Tally learns about a whole new side of the Pretty world
- & it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally the worse choice she can imagine: find her friend & turn her in or never turn Pretty at all. The choice Tally makes changes her world forever.
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Constance's mother systematically abused her daughter both physically & emotionally throughout her childhood. Regularly beaten & starved the girl was so desperate she took herself off to Social Services & tried to get taken into care. When that failed she swallowed bleach 'because it kills all known germs & my mother always told me I was a germ'. When Constance was thirteen her mother simply moved out leaving her daughter to fend for herself: there was no gas no electricity & no food. But somehow Constance found the courage to survive her terrible start in life. This is her heartrending
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- story now with fourteen extra chapters detailing the trial.

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Theodora Saxby is the last woman anyone expects the gorgeous James Ryburn heir to the Duchy of Ashbrook to marry. But after a romantic proposal before the prince himself even practical Theo finds herself convinced of her soon-to-be duke's passion. Still the tabloids give the marriage six months. Theo would have given it a lifetime.. .until she discovers that James desires not her heart & certainly not her countenance but her dowry. Society was shocked by their wedding but it's scandalized by their separation. James heads to sea where he becomes a notorious pirate & Theo builds their estate into a flourishing concern. Back from the seas a scandalous tattoo of a poppy under one eye James now faces the battle of his lifetime: convincing Theo that he loved the duckling who blossomed into the swan. Theo will quickly find that for a man with the soul of a pirate all's fair in love
- or war.
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Fairy stories & traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird" to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small hard-wearing format. This tale of " The Ugly Duckling" is perfect for reading aloud or for older more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 " Ladybird Tales" to collect so the only problem is which one to choose first!" ...

The Ugly Duckling is a Level One Read it Yourself book from Ladybird. 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 The Ugly Duckling is a level 1 title & so suitable for children who are beginning to learn to read. The story is told simply using short sentences & a small number of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader. Level 1 Rumpelstiltskin; The Enormous Turnip; The Ugly Duckling; Goldilocks & the Three Bears; Cinderella; Little Red Hen; The Magic Porridge Pot; & The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Level 2 Chicken Licken; Sly Fox & Red Hen; Town Mouse & Country Mouse; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; Sleeping Beauty; & The Three Little Pigs; Level 3 Rapunzel; Hansel & Gretel; Jack & the Beanstalk; & The Elves & the Shoemaker. Level 4 Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs; Heidi; The Pied Piper of Hamelin; & The Wizard of Oz. ...