'When people gave up on Wylie, Wylie refused to give up on people.' For a street dog born in the city of Kandahar, Afghanistan, to be crowned top dog at Scruffts, a competition for rescued crossbreeds held during Crufts, the largest dog show on earth, is nothing short of a miracle. But for Wylie, the gentle, cropped eared ball of fur, miracles seemed to happen quite regularly. Beaten and abused while being used as a bait dog, Wylie suffered terrible injuries that needed urgent treatment. Rescued close to death, with hacked off ears and a severed tail, he was attended to by soldiers who feared he would not last the night. Astonishingly he did, only to return days later with new injuries. However a lifeline came when he was handed over to animal welfare Charity Nowzad and flown to Britain in the hope of finding a new life. But would anyone take a chance on a seemingly nervous and undomesticated stray? Luckily for Wylie his biggest adventure yet was about to begin... This is the incredible and heart-warming story, full of tragedy and triumph, of a dog who never gave up hope.

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Ariana Grande. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

John Snow was a Victorian physician who helped to establish that cholera was spread by contaminated water (not bad air, as theory had it). He traced the source of a deadly cholera outbreak to one pump and was able to have it closed, ending the outbreak, despite deep resistance from the local authorities, who did not want to believe his theory. This was a massive event in public health and the founding event of the science of epidemiology. Snow was also an early pioneer of anaesthesia. A dedicated scientist, the results of his work are still evident. He saved untold lives. This is his story.

This is a collection of true Australian crime stories ranging from bushrangers such as Ned Kelly and Mad Dan Morgan through to serial killers, fraudsters and modern celebrity criminals. It has an introduction by Kerry Greenwood and contains details of the crimes, biographical details, portraits by Louise Prout and interesting trivia in Did You Know boxes.

An Olympian who sacrificed a medal to save a competitor, a professional soccer player who was bribed out of retirement with pizza, a runaway pig who disrupted the start of a baseball game -- truth is stranger than fiction, especially in sports! In this sequel to his first compilation of sports bloopers and unbelievable stories, And Nobody Got Hurt, Today Show regular and Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Len Berman shares more of the funniest and most amazing stories in the history of sports, including favorite moments from his popular Spanning the World segments on NBC-TV.

The ninth title in this successful series. A factually accurate but hilarious look at the life of Leonardo Da Vinci as he mixes with the colourful set in Renaissance Italy From his passion for horses, to his painting of the Mona Lisa -- all is revealed. Leonardo da Vinci's life from 1470 to 1519 as seen through the eyes of one, Luigi Cannelloni, Leonardo's trusty assistant. From his Adoration of the Magi; his passion for the structure of horses; his painting of the Mona Lisa not to mention the highlife of Renaissance Italy -- all is revealed in an hilarious way. As with the other Lost Diaries, this is factually accurate but the fictional voice brings in the humour

Winner of the Best Book With Facts Blue Peter Book Award 2017

Beautifully presented in a large, paperback format, and fully illustrated in colour throughout, this wonderful anthology is a treat for all the family. Be shocked and amazed by these incredible real-life stories of extreme survival, including...

The Man Who Sucked Blood from a Shark, a sailor who survived for 133 days on a raft in the Atlantic when his ship was torpedoed, using shark's blood in place of fresh water.

The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, a teenager who fell 2 miles from an aeroplane and trekked through the Amazon jungle to safety.

The Woman Who Froze to Death - Yet Lived, a woman who was trapped under freezing water for so long her heart stopped. Four hours later, medics managed to warm her blood enough to revive her.

Combining classic tales such as Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic voyage, as well as more modern exploits such as the adventurer who inspired the movie 127 Hours, these astonishing stories will be retold by young readers to all of their friends.

Lena akuyona indaba eyenzeka ngempela, iphupho lami nje. Ngithe angibeke induku ebandla. Ngithi-ke ngingathokoza kakhulu uma zinganda izindatshana zabaqede umatikuletsheni kuphela. Uma le ndatshana yami ibe nempumelelo, ngobonga kakhulu othisha bakulezi zikole: Kingsley Combined School, Kingsley: Ekucabangeni Secondary School, Nqutu: Swelihle High School, Umlazi. Ngithi kothisha bakhona nikhule nikhokhobe! Ngingekhohlwe umsakazi wesiZulu Mnumzane Thokozani Mandlenkosi Nene. Indlela abhala ngayo umdlalo wakhe othi Isigcawu Sekantolo yiwona kanye owangifaka ugqozi lokubhala lolu hlobo lwezindatshana.

Cleopatra is an iconic figure and one of the most powerful women in history. The last pharaoh of Egypt, and often depicted as a great beauty, she was renowned for her liaisons with the world's most powerful men, including Gaius Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. This fictional retelling of her life is a dramatic and thrilling story. Lives in Action is a series of narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figures in history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction will keep the most reluctant reader hooked.

Discover the story of one teenager's struggles with OCD and Tourette's Syndrome-and how he was able to overcome extraordinary setbacks. Cory Friedman knows how it feels to have a body that won't stop moving, to be really different from everyone else, to be made fun of every day, to be totally reckless, to never relax, to be shut out of everything, to break free and take control. James Patterson's Against Medical Advice riveted adults with the page-turning drama of one teenager's courage, sacrifice, and triumph in confronting an agonizing medical condition. Now this deeply personal account of Cory Friedman's intense struggles with Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder-as well as depression, anxiety, and alcohol addiction-is available for teen readers.

A baseball player who ran the bases backwards, an indoor hockey game cut short due to fog, a basketball player who scored for both teams in the same game, a football quarterback who passed the ball to himself, a golf tournament with only one hole - truth is stranger than fiction, especially when it comes to sports! Len Berman showcases the funniest and most amazing stories in the history of sports in this collection taken from his popular 'spanning the world' TV segments. Sports fans will love reading and sharing these bizarre tales.

'Every year I read several manuscripts written by mothers about having a child with Asperger's syndrome. The quality of manuscripts varies considerably. As soon as I started to read 'Living Your Best Life with Asperger's syndrome' I knew it was going to be one of my favourite biographies. I was entranced by Karra's descriptions of her son's intellectual abilities, his perspective on life and sense of humour. The anecdotes illustrate aspects of Asperger's syndrome perfectly. Professionals will have the 'Ah ha!' moment, as the descriptions of events and conversations are consistent with the theoretical models of Asperger's syndrome. Both parents and professionals need to read this book, and then other children with Asperger's syndrome will indeed live a better life' - Professor Tony Attwood 'This book is a worthwhile read and written in a very positive way. Many professionals will find the anecdotes evocative and perhaps illumination. There are also useful and practical tips and ideas noted throughout the book. I would happily recommend it to parents, especially those who are in the early days, post diagnosis and looking for information, ideas and a positive perspective' - Alison Leask, Chair of Autism, Argyll, Scotland Effectively accommodating the social and academic needs of children on the autistic spectrum is an important task in every school. This book is a practical guide to benefit parents, teachers, Local Education Authorities and international autism organisations. Each chapter provides a summary followed by anecdotal stories that illustrate a point, describing how a young boy navigates his way through the social challenges that he faces every day. Issues covered include: o diagnosis and recognizing the difference; o providing support and understanding; o communication; o concrete thinking. The focus of the writing is how to live your best life despite your difference. The book describes the problems and pain Karra faced as her son changed and encountered difficulties at every stage. She also demonstrates her resilience and determination and the book is a celebration of her son and their relationship. 'This is a very accessible book which would be helpful to parents and teachers meeting autism for the first time. The book charts a success story and as such should make an encouraging read. This would be well worth having a parents' group or staff room library.' - Special

Tasmanian schoolteacher Kate Byrne is having an affair with the father of her most gifted fourth grader, Lucien. Her lover's wife has just published Murder at Black Swan Point, a true-crime story about the brutal slaying of a young adulteress in a nearby town. Kate herself has become so obsessed with the murder and so convinced that the published account has it all wrong that she sets about writing her own version -- this one for children, narrated by Australian animals. Though Lucien's father brings Kate to life sexually in encounters of escalating eroticism, he cannot dull her obsession. Fixated on the crime of passion, Kate is becoming less and less aware of the present and of how her behavior may align her fate with that of the dead girl. Chloe Hooper chillingly captures this young woman's unraveling in an intense, witty, superbly crafted novel.

"Afrikanerkind - Boerestories" is 'n versameling ware kinderstories wat die lewens van Boerekinders oor bykans twee eeue van Suid-Afrikaanse geskiedenis vertel.

Elke verhaal fokus op kinders wat buitengewone dinge gedoen het onder moeilike omstandighede. Deur hierdie verhale wil Wendy Maartens jong wit Afrikaners inspireer om trots te wees op hul erfenis en identiteit, en om die skuldlas van die verlede agter te laat. Die bundel beklemtoon ook die belangrikheid van begrip tussen verskillende kultuurgroepe en wys hoe gemeenskappe deur die eeue heen na mekaar uitgereik het, mekaar gehelp en in liefde gedien het. Daarbenewens word die uitdagings van Afrikaner-emigrante in die buiteland verken deur 'n moderne verhaal wat as raamwerk dien.

Kinders wie se stories ingesluit is in die bundel:

• Nettie en Feya Botha
• Helena Lotrie
• Jan Uys
• Petrus Bezuidenhout
• Johanna van der Merwe en Catharina Prinsloo
• Ferdinand van Gass
• Marthinus Oosthuyzen
• Dirkie Uys
• Fransie Robbertse
• Hansie Smal
• Flippie Neser en Petrus de Lange
• Die Penkoppe
• Jan van Kaller
• Piet van Rooyen
• Niklaas Kriek
• Ernst de Jager
• Kosie Pietersen
• Annatjie Vorster

Belangrike temas: Die gebruik van die woord "Boer" en die emosionele impak daarvan. Die aanvaarding en erkenning van wit identiteit en gemengde erfenis. Die verwerking van skuld en trauma wat geërf is van voorouers. Die belangrikheid van historiese feite en onpartydige inligting. Die noodsaaklikheid om die verlede te erken en te vier om vorentoe te beweeg. Onderlinge begrip tussen kultuurgroepe. Hoe verskillende kultuurgroepe in hierdie land deur die eeue as vreemdelinge, vriend en vyand op die mees onwaarskynlike tye en op vindingryke maniere na mekaar uitgereik het, mekaar versorg en in liefde gedien het. Die uitdagings van Afrikaneremigrante in die buiteland. Unieke kenmerke: Kronologiese rangskikking van verhale wat 'n oorsig van bykans twee eeue se Suid-Afrikaanse geskiedenis bied.Insluiting van feite en sienswyses wat voorheen verswyg is. Gebruik van name, plaasname en plekname om kinders te help identifiseer met die stories. Fokus op die Slag van Bloedrivier, die Anglo-Boereoorlog, die Groot Griep van 1918, en ander geskiedkundige gebeurtenisse. 'n Eietydse verhaal van kinders wat uit Australië kom kuier by hul ouma en oupa in Suid-Afrika.