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One day a collection of very old maps in found in a dusty library.
They show where in the world monsters from mythology and folklore
can be found. According to the notes left with them they were made
by Cornelius Walters, an intrepid explorer from the 15th century.
But did Walters really make these elaborate maps, or is it all a
hoax? The librarian who discovered them is not certain ... and what
are the strange messages in a cryptic code that Walters records in
his ship's log? Inside this wonderous atlas are trolls and dragons,
minotaurs and krackens, goblins and giants ... and there is a
puzzle to solve. Stuart Hill's spectacular illustrations evoke the
beauty of a medieval map, but with a contemporary twist.
Cultures all over the world have great heroes and heroines whose exploits have made them the stuff of legend.
In this wondrously illustrated atlas, explore some of the great figures of mythology and their incredible exploits. From Heracles of Greece, to Maui of the Pacific, to the Empress Jingu of Japan, The Atlas of Heroes and Heroines is full of fascinating stories of bravery and cunning.
From the author and illustrator of The Atlas of Monsters.
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading
journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have
created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read.
Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes
ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and
eBooks are also available. Jane Grey comes from a rich and powerful
family in Tudor England. She loves stories about ghosts and
legends, and dreams about excitement and danger. But when a hunt is
arranged at Bradgate House and Jane meets the mysterious White Deer
and the ghost boy for herself, will she regret what she wished for?
Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial
text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension,
bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter
books. A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for
speaking and listening and scaffolding writing. Text type: A story
with a historical setting Ideas for reading in the back of the book
provide practical support and stimulating activities Stuart Hill
left school with few qualifications and went to work in a small car
factory where mice made a home in the bags of sugar meant for our
tea at break time. It was also so cold in the winter the water in
the kettle froze solid. This made Stuart determined to make his
escape, and at the age of twenty-two he went to college and took
the O Levels and A Levels he should have taken when he was still at
school. After this Stuart worked as an archaeologist and eventually
went to university where he took a combined Honours Degree in
English and Ancient History. Later Stuart worked as a bookseller in
Waterstones bookshop, and it was here during coffee breaks and on
days off that he wrote his first published book. He'll be forever
grateful to my colleagues for reading it and then encouraging me to
send the manuscript to publishers. The Grey Ghost was an ideal
story for Stuart because it combines his love of history and the
fascination with the supernatural that he has had since a very
young boy.
A magnificent tale of adventure, emotion and a girl who defies an
empire set in the backdrop of sublime landscape! 'A dazzling,
confident debut about power and personal discovery' THE TIMES 'A
wonderful, swashbuckling read and an exceptional debut.' BOOKS FOR
KEEPS When her father dies nobly in battle, fourteen-year-old
Thirrin becomes Queen of the Icemark, a tiny kingdom forever caught
between dangerous neighbours. Thirrin must raise an army to protect
her people from seemingly invincible Imperial invaders. Her search
for allies takes her beyond her northern borders, to former enemies
in The-Land-of-the-Ghosts and onwards to the frozen
Hub-of-the-World. But can she save her kingdom in time? A new
stunning cover look for the previous winner of the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize. A gloriously dramatic and heartfelt story
about a remarkable girl who defies an empire. Combines breathtaking
description, steely-edged action and warm characterisation.
Ancient Wonders - Then & Now introduces children to some of
history's most famous civilisations and the amazing palaces,
temples and buildings they created. In this interactive and
fact-filled tour, kids will discover all about each man-made
marvel, what it looks like today, and its influence on modern life.
Then, by opening the gatefolds and lifting flaps, they'll find out
how these wonders were built, what they once looked like, and their
role in ancient society. Kids will experience gladiatorial combat
in Rome, a Chinese army built from clay, Cleopatra's sunken
underwater palace, and lots more. Historical sites featured: Angkor
Wat Machu Picchu The Roman Baths The Parthenon The Colosseum
Stonehenge Petra The Great Pyramid of Giza The Terracotta Army
Cleopatra's Palace Chichen Itza Easter Island About Lonely Planet
Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids
excites and educates children about the amazing world around them.
Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching
imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover
more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global
experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the
world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at
home and in school.
As a continent of extreme, rare and complex environments, Australia has produced a startling group of ecological pioneers. Australian thinkers and innovators have made some truly original contributions to ecological thought. This study traces the emergence of ecological awareness in Australia. By constructing a social history with chapters focusing on different fields in the arts, sciences, politics and public life, Martin Mulligan and Stuart Hill are able to bring to life the work of significant individuals.
I Was There... is a perfect introduction for younger readers into
stories from the past, allowing children to imagine that they were
really there. I Was There... Richard III: The Young Prince tells
the thrilling story of England's last Plantagenet king in his
youth. Amazing black-and-white illustrations throughout bring the
story to life! Brilliantly reimagined, readers aged 7+ will love
this vivid first-hand account of a child's experience of knights,
castle life and an exciting battle.
The blood of the Strong-in-the-Arm clan awoke, roaring in Thirrin's
brain, and the fighting spirit of the Hypolitan, her mother's
people, straightened her spine and sent a tingling excitement
coursing through her veins. She was heir to the throne of the
Icemark... She must defend her land and her people When her father
dies nobly in battie, fourteen-year-old Thirrin Freer
Strong-in-the-Arm Lindenshield becomes Queen of the Icemark, a tiny
kingdom forever caught between dangerous neighbours. But she bears
a heavy burden. Thirrin must not only win the respect of her people
but also raise an army to protect them from the most formidable
threat of invasion that her nation has ever known - and do so
before the end of the winter snows. Resourcefully, she goes in
search of new allies from far beyond her borders. With her friend
Oskan Witch's Son at her side she journeys across the
Land-of-the-Ghosts to the frozen Hub of the World. She meets the
most incredible creatures: vampires, wolf-folk and most wondrous of
all, the giant Snow Leopards. But can she persuade them to unite,
and rally to The Cry of the Icemark? steadfast young queen who puts
duty first. But beneath her armour, she is just a girl trying to
make sense of an extraordinary world.
'One of the best half-dozen personal accounts of the Normandy
campaign' - Richard Holmes Stuart Hills embarked his Sherman DD
tank on to an LCT at 6.45 a.m., Sunday 4 June 1944. He was 20 years
old, unblooded, fresh from a public-school background and Officer
Cadet training. He was going to war. Two days later, his tank sunk,
he and his crew landed from a rubber dinghy with just the clothes
they stood in. After that, the struggles through the Normandy
bocage in a replacement tank (of the non-swimming variety),
engaging the enemy in a constant round of close encounters, led to
a swift mastering of the art of tank warfare and remarkable
survival in the midst of carnage and destruction. His story of that
journey through hell to victory makes for compulsive reading.
The ability of pathogenic bacteria to adapt to various chemical,
biochemical and physical conditions within the human host and their
ability to respond to stresses generated in these environments is a
central feature of infectious diseases and the outcome of bacterial
infection. This book covers the key aspects of this rapidly
developing field, including the generation of stresses by the host
immune system, bacterial response to reactive chemicals, and
adaptation to environmental conditions of anatomical niches such as
the gut, mouth and urogenital tract. It also addresses the
increasing importance of different metal ions in the pathogenesis
and survival of specific bacteria. With chapters by active research
experts in the field, the book provides a comprehensive outline of
the current understanding of this field, the latest developments
and where future research is likely to be directed.
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Hetty Feather (DVD)
Jocelyn Macnab, Nicola Stuart-Hill, Isabel Clifton, Joe Mason, Louis Healy, …
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Isabel Clifton stars in the title role of this TV adaptation based
on the children's book by Jacqueline Wilson set in Victorian
London. Having been abandoned as a baby at the Foundling Hospital,
Hetty Feather has been fostered by a kind couple. But after turning
five-years-old she is forced to return to the hospital to begin her
education. But young Hetty detests the strict regime and longs to
leave the institution in search of her birth mother who she
suspects may be a part of the town's visiting circus. The episodes
are: 'The Escape: Part 1', 'The Escape: Part 2', 'The Tower', 'Jack
in the Box', 'Sisters', 'Strike', 'Raising the Flag', 'Foundling
Reclaimed', 'Open Day: Part 1' and 'Open Day: Part 2'.
The mixed method design examined the impact of a 6-week pedometer
based 10,000 moderate-vigorous steps a day employee workplace
wellness challenge on aerobic fitness, chronic disease markers, and
self-reported physical activity. The study used prompts to both
educate and facilitate the intervention. Pre and post-test data
analyzed self-report physical activity and sedentary time, sub max
aerobic walking levels, and anthropometric measures. Participants
logged their step count across the intervention and were challenged
to increase their steps throughout. Participants were on average
unable to achieve the goal step count and thus no statistical
significance was found between pre-post tests. Qualitatively, three
themes emerged from discussions with participants about their
experiences: awareness of physical activity (PA) levels, demands of
both work and family, and the frequency and content of the
information given as prompts. The combination of prompts and the
pedometer created an awareness of PA levels among participants but
failed to fully motivate them to hit their target step count.
Title: A Summer in High Asia: being a record of sport and travel in
Baltistan and Ladakh ... With an appendix on Central Asian trade by
Capt. S. H. Godfrey ... Illustrated from drawings by the author,
photographs, and a map of the route.Publisher: British Library,
Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national
library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest
research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known
languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound
recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its
collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial
additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating
back as far as 300 BC.The HISTORY OF TRAVEL collection includes
books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This
collection contains personal narratives, travel guides and
documentary accounts by Victorian travelers, male and female. Also
included are pamphlets, travel guides, and personal narratives of
trips to and around the Americas, the Indies, Europe, Africa and
the Middle East. ++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++ British Library Adair, Frederick
Edward Shafto; Godfrey, Stuart Hill; 1899. xii. 286 p.; 8 . V 3030
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
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