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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. The undisputed canine star of multiple-award-winning movie The Artist tells all. From his humble beginnings as a pound-bound hound Uggie confesses to his youthful misdemeanours including Cat-Gate & Goat-Gate before taking the reader on a page-turning journey through his career as a Jack Russell pin-up star of numerous commercials & bit-part player in several B-list movies. Aged almost seventy in human years Uggie finally made it to the Oscars in the silent movie that set the world talking before being forced to retire at the peak of his career through ill health. Uggies memoir offers an entertaining romp through his encounters with celebrity actors (animal & human) as well as directors politicians journalists & vets. It also covers his disastrous dalliance with alcohol & his squirrel obsession. As well as a love letter to his acting coach Omar Von Muller Uggie: My Story is revealingly frank about Uggies enduring crush on his one-time co-star Reese Witherspoon which was finally sealed with a kiss at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Everyone loves a happy ending especially a dog. Uggies the catch of the day! Katy Perry That was the best action Ive had in years! Whoopi Goldberg after being kissed by Uggie You have no idea how star struck I am! Gerard Butler Uggie was my shadow & my friend Jean Dujardin Warm funny & totally absorbing this is the perfect Christmas gift for film & dog fans alike. ...

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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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. ...

The Ugly Truth book & CD" is a gorgeous gift edition of the bestselling fifth title in the " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series by Jeff Kinney. Perfect for holidays & long car journeys! Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all its cracked up to be? Suddenly Greg is dealing with the increased pressures of boy-girl parties increased responsibilities & even the awkward changes that come with getting older. & after a big fight with his best friend Rowley it looks like Greg is going to have to face the "ugly truth" all by himself. Praise for " Diary of a Wimpy Kid": " The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinneys " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series". (" Sun"). " Kinney is right up there with JK Rowling as one of the bestselling childrens authors on the planet". (" Independent"). " Hilarious". (" Telegraph"). " The Diary of A Wimpy Kid" series is an international bestseller having sold over 50 million copies worldwide & has now been made into three blockbuster films. The original " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book has recently won the Blue Peter Award for the Best Childrens Book of the Last 10 Years. As well as being a bestselling author Jeff is also an online developer & designer. He lives with his family in Massachusetts USA." ...

This is the fifth book in Jeff Kinneys phenomenally successful Wimpy Kid" series
- now in paperback. Catch the hapless Greg
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