Beautifully presented, this practical craft book is packed with things to make and things to eat. The easy step-by-step projects will provide numerous inspirational ideas from cards and packaging to cakes and sweets, and will provide young children with hours of creative fun as they set about making special presents for mothers, sisters, aunties and grandmothers.
The ever-popular Dora stars in this collection of picture books that see the young girl and her sidekick, Boots, taking on all sorts of challenges, from a race to the library to an exciting adventure in Fairy-Tale land. Ideal for sharing out as party treats, this set will keep even the most avid Dora fan content for hours!
Based on sound science and a combination of cutting edge research and anthropological data, Dr Christine Lydon introduces a revolutionary weight loss programme that aims to teach you to burn calories with brief bouts of high intensity activity and to work with your metabolism, rather than against it. With a six week programme designed to help you turn the clock back ten years, this is a user-friendly lifestyle plan.
From childhood Dave was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother, a mother who played torturous games with her son’s life about which the outside world knew nothing… This is the best-selling trilogy that tells the story of Dave’s fight to survive the most severe case of child abuse in California’s history. Sometimes horrific, always emotional, Dave’s strength of character shines through.
This delightful collection of paperbacks features ten of Miss Read’s favourite books including her autobiographical tales that represent both an enchanting memoir and an intriguing insight into the early childhood of this best-selling author. Best known for her Fairacre series. Miss Read writes of villiage life through the eyes of a schoolmistress and her gentle observations of a changing world and the comings and goings of the local doctor, the school’s inspector and a variety of colourful neighbours are at once humorous and wise. With romance, conflict, calamities and delight, Miss Read tells her stories of village folklore with her characteristic compassion and humour.
This superb set will be welcomed by linguists, speechmakers, students and fans of trivia alike and the excellent content will ensure they are turned to again and again for inspiration or research. From Ned Sherrin’s personal choice of witty one liners and sparkling anecdotes to Anthony Jay’s fascinating collection of profound thoughts and snappy sound bites, you can quickly find who said what, from The Simpsons to Mother Teresa.
Combining two specialist sets of advice, this unique collaboration between the Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society will show you how to make your garden a more welcoming and safer environment for a whole host of bird species. Illustrated with superb photography.
This is the first ever cake book for Aga owners, and features over 100 recipes for large cakes, cupcakes, buns, muffins and traybakes, ranging from the classic to the contemporary. Perfect for both the keen cake baker and the complete beginner, this fantastic book has ideas for all occasions.
George’s grandma is ill, so he and his mum and dad have moved into her house to look after her. George is bored, lonely and resentful towards his family. But then he discovers the Goffins - Lofty and Eave - two most unusual people who live secretly in Grandma’s attic and use all the family’s old junk to create a home for themselves. In these delightful adventures, George’s new friends teach him to be more confident and caring, which makes for a much happier family life!
Charlie brings a rocket home from school, which is the best thing he has ever made. He warns Lola not to touch it, but this is a challenge Lola just can’t resist. It takes her some time to learn that, although it can be hard, it is important to tell the truth. Includes an audio CD version.