Edited by Luke Thompson. ... Cornwall is steeped in poetry, legend and storytelling. Join Luke Thompson on a literary tour around its dramatic coastline, its cliffs and coves, across the moor and down the mines. Meet Cornish poets such as Jack Clemo and Charles Causley, enjoy retellings of thrilling legends and stirring songs and read inspiring fiction and non-fiction from famous Cornish writers and residents including Daphne du Maurier , Thomas Hardy , Winston Graham and D. H. Lawrence . What each and every one has in common is a deep-rooted connection to a county defined by its awe-inspiring and varied landscape, ... |
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At the Ministry for Fairytale Regeneration a new Sleeping Beauty programme has been prepared in Luke Lively and the Castle of Sleep. Princess Aurora is snoring away in the castle, but there is a problem. The Prince has run away. Is Luke Lively really their only hope? TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. ... |
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In The Three Musketeers, d'Artagnan goes to Paris with the ambition to become a musketeer - a member of the King's Guards who are the most daring swordsmen in France. D'Artagnan must convince the three musketeers Porthos, Athos and Aramis that he is good enough to join them and to help them stop a terrible plot against the Queen. Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend your children's reading experiences. TreeTops Classics are carefully adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce your readers to significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of ... |
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Based on the story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . Text adaptation by Jeremy Page. ... "- For me, Watson, life is not so interesting, says Holmes. - I loved to read the newspaper, hoping to find some news of an interesting crime for me to investigate or a dangerous criminal for me to catch. Where are all those clever criminals these days?' Then, suddenly, a wild, excited young man runs up the stairs to Holmes' room. He has a story to tell about a strange crime that took place in Norwood. But who is the criminal? And is he dangerous? Life, for Holmes, suddenly starts to get interesting." From the book ... |
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A spellbinding supernatural teen drama and sequel to "All Our Hidden Gifts". Maeve and her friends have uncovered their powers and banded together as a coven: Roe can pick locks, Lily sends sparks flying, Maeve can read minds and Fiona can heal any injury. And even better than their newfound talents? Roe and Maeve are officially an item. But with strange things happening at school, and old enemies appearing in new places, it soon becomes clear their powers are attracting all the wrong attention. It's not long before Maeve's gift start to wane, drained by someone - or something - that's hiding even ... |
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An essential companion to the Harry Potter books, "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" is a collection of fairytales from the wizarding world, via the enchanted pen of J.K. Rowling . Rich with allusions and symbols from the Harry Potter stories, and enhanced with fascinating commentary from beloved sage Professor Albus Dumbledore, this is a Hogwarts Library book to treasure and enjoy for years to come. All of the gorgeous, grim and gothic detail of the Bard's five bewitching tales has been brought to life by Chris Riddell, thrice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Much loved by generations of witches and ... |
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The best walks within easy reach of the capital. ... "The Rough Guide to Walks in London and Southeast England" is the ultimate guide to walking in this richly varied region. The book is for walkers of every ability, with varied itineraries from picturesque woodland strolls in the heart of the city, to get-away-from-it-all weekend hikes through the South Downs. The routes are detailed and easy-to-follow with descriptions of sights along the way, as well as lively background features on everything from smugglers' tales to stone circles. There are great recommendations for places to eat and have a pint along ... |
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Complete and unabridged. ... As well as being one of the major literary figures of the twentieth century and the recipient of the 1923 Nobel Prize for Literature, William Butler Yeats (1865 - 1939) is the greatest lyric poet that Ireland has produced. His early work includes the beguiling When You are Old, The Cloths of Heaven and The Lake Isle of Innisfree but, unusually for a poet, Yeats's later works, including Parnell's Funeral, surpass even those of his youth. All are present in this volume, which reproduces the 1933 edition of W. B. Yeats's Collected Poems and also contains an illuminating ... |
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Пчеларска практика. ... Проф. д-р Волфганг Ритер завършва биология и химия в Университета "Йохан Волфганг Гьоте" във Франкфурт на Майн и получава докторска степен в Института по пчеларство в Оберурсел, Германия. От 1978 г. насам той провежда редица изследвания в областта на здравето на пчелите, които описва в над шестстотин световнопризнати публикации в научни издания, автор и съавтор е на редица книги, посветени на пчелите и пчеларството. От 1987 г. проф. д-р Ритер е председател на Научната комисия за здравето на пчелите в Световната организация на сдруженията на пчеларите Apimondia, а от 1991 г. - експерт и ... |
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Красимир Вардиев е роден в град Белослав през 1978 година. От 1997 година живее в Шумен. Завършил е Шуменския университет "Епископ Константин Преславски". В периода 1998-2005 г. е носител на много литературни награди от национални конкурси, съответно за поезия, проза и критика, сред които Националният младежки конкурс за поезия "Веселин Ханчев" в Стара Загора и Националният студентски литературен конкурс в Шумен. През същия период е съорганизатор и участник в акцията "Улична поезия", инсталации и "пърформанси", заедно с литературен клуб "Боян Пенев" и арт група "Завой& ... |
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Чрез представените модели се облекчава достъпа за установяване на връзка със собствените конфликти и опознаване на тяхната уникалност. Може би чрез тази книга ще се разкрият перспективи за подход на хората към самите тях и заобикалящите ги в смисъла на позитивно семейно планиране. Д-р Носрат Песешкиан , специалист по психотерапия и неврология, е роден в Иран през 1933 г. Завършва средно образование в Техеран. От 1945 г. живее в Германия. Следва медицина във Фрайбург, Майнц и Франкфурт на Майн. Специализира психотерапия във ФРГ, Швейцария и САЩ. От 1969 г. д-р Песешкиан ръководи във Висбаден частен психотерапевтичен ... |
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Fifty recipes inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss, for children and grown-ups to cook together! Have you ever wanted to quench your thirst—like a Yink, with a Pink Ink Drink? Or to carve a Roast Beast like the Grinch at a holiday meal? Have you always wanted to say "Yes, thank you, I would like to try Green Eggs and Ham"? Then this is the book for you! From "Pups in Cups" to "Star-Belly Peaches" to "Warm Whisked Wocket Waffles", the simple, wholesome recipes in this unique cookbook are almost as much fun to read as they are to make! Created specifically for children to use with ... |
