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With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes
twelve fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for
children who are taking their first steps in reading. Discover what
life is like being small with Bob Bug, find out if Top Cat becomes
king of the garden and learn how to make tasty buns! Tips for
reading together explain the sounds that each story focuses on and
identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the
most out of the collection. Former Children's Laureate and author
of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over
the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a
phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children
who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love
of reading. There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to
enjoy. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging
storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting
range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's
reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun
activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's
get them flying!
With a focus on building phonics skills, this Read with Oxford
Stages 1-2: Songbirds Story Collection contains 12 fun phonics
stories to provide perfect practice for beginner readers. Read what
life is like being small with Bob Bug, find out who is top cat and
much more! The kit also contains colourful stickers, and an
alphabet chart to reward, motivate and build confidence. Tips for
reading together explain the sounds that each story focuses on and
identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the
most out of the collection. Former Children's Laureate and author
of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over
the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a
phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children
who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love
of reading. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors,
engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an
exciting range of carefully levelled reading resources to build
your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks
and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk.
Let's get them flying!
For many, starting a business can be an overwhelming experience.
Understanding the financial aspects of running a business can be
even more daunting. Entrepreneurial Finance, Sixth Edition was
written to help a broad range of U.S. business owners understand
the financial aspects of entrepreneurship. Unlike traditional
corporate finance books, this text explains the financial topics
most important to running a profitable small business
suchasinventory control, time value of money, working capital
management, and forecasting. Updated to reflect recent economic
trends, this edition also shows how two popular business tools
(excel and TI BA II Plus calculator) can assist business owners in
problem-solving and decision-making. Features Tackles the financial
aspects of business entrepreneurship-from business planning to
inventory control, to time value of money, to working capital
management, to forecasting and financial planning for both the
entrepreneur and the business. Provides critical background
knowledge-by presenting basic economic and financial concepts early
in the text. Explains the different types of small businesses-by
examining the financial statements for Sole Proprietorships,
Partnerships, LLCs and Corporations. Explains all six time value of
money formulas-and their application in both personal financial
planning and business financial planning. Offers a glimpse at real
small businesses-using short end-of-chapter case studies. Shows how
to solve sample problems-using excel and the Texas Instruments BAII
Plus calculator. Includes time value of money tables-see Appendix
B.
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Robin Hood (Hardcover)
Rob Lloyd Jones; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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An exciting story from the legend of Robin Hood, retold for for
children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Much
Middleton's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham,
Much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood.
Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Reading
Programme developed with reading experts at the University of
Roehampton.
This story is about a brave and kind Anglo-Saxon princess called
Frideswide who lived in Oxford a long time ago and just happened to
be brilliant at climbing very tall trees. Her talent came in useful
one day when a wicked king tried to kidnap her. How did she and her
friends escape, and what happened to the king and his soldiers?
With stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Alan Marks,
Saint Frideswide's legend is retold for young children as a tale of
adventure, courage in the face of danger, friendship, and kindness,
with a few surprises along the way. The church Frideswide founded
in Oxford was on the site of what is now Christ Church, and her
medieval shrine can still be seen inside the Cathedral. This
beautiful picture book is sure to be treasured by any child who
loves tales of adventure. It will appeal to children learning about
the Anglo-Saxons, to readers who like feisty heroines and to
visitors to Oxford, as a meaningful souvenir of their visit.
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The Secret Garden (Hardcover)
Mary Sebag-Montefiore; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for
children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox
feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle's gloomy house on the moors.
But behind an old ivy-covered wall is a garden, waiting to be
discovered. Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the
Carnegie Medal. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed
with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Johanna Spyri's Heidi is beautifully retold, following the exploits
of the orphaned girl sent to live in the Alps with her grumpy
grandfather. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in
confidence, with clear, engaging text and stunning original
illustrations. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from
Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a
dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects,
followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
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The Fog Catcher's Daughter
Marianne McShane; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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A brave young girl rows out to meet her destiny in a lavishly
illustrated original tale steeped in fairy lore, from a traditional
Irish storyteller. A daughter embarks on a perilous journey to
rescue her father in this beautiful, eerie and timeless original
folktale. Eily and her father live in Ireland, three fields from
the sea, within sight of the enchanted isle of Lisnashee. The fairy
folk who live there cause mischief and harm to any who trespass,
but once a year at Midsummer, Eily’s father, the Fog Catcher,
rows out to collect magic from the fog around the island. His sole
protection is a charm tucked in his pocket, and when Eily finds the
lost charm in a hedgerow after he departs, she knows at once what
she must do. Haunting watercolour paintings evoke the beauty of the
Irish coastline in an imaginative coming-of-age tale about
honouring the past and taking courage with an open heart.
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The Snow Queen (Hardcover)
Lesley Sims; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale about
the wicked Snow Queen's attempt to kidnap a boy in the frozen
north. Beautifully and atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks,
winner of the Carnegie Medal. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for
readers growing in confidence. Also available with an audio CD with
a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects,
followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
A captivating retelling of Anna Sewell's classic novel beautifully
illustrated by Alan Marks, perfect for encouraging independent
reading. This title is part of Series Two of the Usborne Young
Reading Programme, specially written for readers growing in
confidence. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording
with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with
prompts for page turns.
"Bah Humbug " That's how Ebeneezer Scrooge feels about
Christmas--until the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future
decide to show the crotchety old miser the error of his ways.
Together they travel through time, revisiting all the people who
have played an important role in Scrooge's life. And as their
journey concludes, Scrooge is reminded of what it means to have
love in his heart, and what the true spirit of Christmas is all
about. A timeless story the whole family will enjoy
Aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow,
building confidence and ability. "The Railway Children" is a
re-telling of the beloved E. Nesbitt story following the story of
three children growing up after their father is wrongly accused of
spying. It is evocatively illustrated by Alan Marks. It is
developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior
lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from
Roehampton University.
The much-loved classic story by L.M. Montgomery, specially retold
for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. From
the day red-headed 'Anne-with-an-e' unexpectedly arrives at Green
Gables, life is never the same again... Includes a short biography
of the author and beautiful watercolour illustrations throughout.
Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading
experts.
A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings the legend of
the mysterious outlaw Robin Hood to life for little children. Robin
makes a daring raid on the castle of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham
in order to rescue the prisoners held inside. Specially rewritten
for young children, the story features well-known characters
including Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and, of course, Robin Hood
himself!
WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY EMMA CARROLL 'A touching, utterly convincing
book' JACQUELINE WILSON 'What a deep, dark, deceptively simple,
brilliant novel it is' EMMA CARROLL 'Poignant and realistic . . .
Carrie's War captures the true reality of war for a child, and it
doesn't sentimentalise war' SHIRLEY HUGHES, GUARDIAN 'I did a
dreadful thing, the worst thing of my life, when I was twelve and a
half years old, and nothing can change it' When the bombs rain down
on London, Carrie and her little brother Nick are evacuated to a
small town in the Welsh hills. Without their mother, and away from
anything familiar, they must take refuge among strangers.
Reluctantly, Mr Evans, the grocer, takes them in, with his kind,
timid sister, Aunt Lou. But the children find little comfort in his
austere home. Their fellow evacuee, Albert, is luckier, living in a
rambling old mansion with Hepzibah Green and Mister Johnny.
Hepzibah is rumoured to be a witch, but the children feel safe in
her warm kitchen and are spellbound by her stories. Just as Carrie
and Nick begin to settle into their new life, something happens
that tests their loyalties: will they be persuaded to betray their
friends? ILLUSTRATED BY ALAN MARKS
The classic Dickens story retold for children growing in reading
confidence. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates
everything - even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one
Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present
and future that will change him forever. Part of Young Reading
Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. Also available with an
audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and
sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for
page turns.
Molecular simulation is a widely used tool in biology,
chemistry, physics and engineering. This book contains a collection
of articles by leading researchers who are developing new methods
for molecular modelling and simulation. Topics addressed here
include: multiscale formulations for biomolecular modelling, such
as quantum-classical methods and advanced solvation techniques;
protein folding methods and schemes for sampling complex
landscapes; membrane simulations; free energy calculation; and
techniques for improving ergodicity. The book is meant to be useful
for practitioners in the simulation community and for those new to
molecular simulation who require a broad introduction to the state
of the art.
Sebastian and Viola cause all sorts of trouble when they switch
places in the romantic comedy Twelfth Night. Learn the history of
the most famous Roman emperor of all when you enter Julius Caesar's
world of treachery and murder. Leontes' jealousy loses him his
family and his mind. Can he find his way out of the darkness in The
Winter's Tale? Shakespeare Stories allows children to discover the
delights of the Bard in these three prose retellings. TreeTops
Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved
tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors
and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our
literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting
children. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match
every child to the right book. Each book contains inside cover
notes to help children explore the content, supporting their
reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer
cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading,
writing, speaking and listening.
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Computational Molecular Dynamics: Challenges, Methods, Ideas - Proceeding of the 2nd International Symposium on Algorithms for Macromolecular Modelling, Berlin, May 21-24, 1997 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999)
Peter Deuflhard, Jan Hermans, Benedict Leimkuhler, Alane Mark, Sebastian Reich, …
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On May 21-24, 1997 the Second International Symposium on Algorithms for Macromolecular Modelling was held at the Konrad Zuse Zentrum in Berlin. The event brought together computational scientists in fields like biochemistry, biophysics, physical chemistry, or statistical physics and numerical analysts as well as computer scientists working on the advancement of algorithms, for a total of over 120 participants from 19 countries. In the course of the symposium, the speakers agreed to produce a representative volume that combines survey articles and original papers (all refereed) to give an impression of the present state of the art of Molecular Dynamics.The 29 articles of the book reflect the main topics of the Berlin meeting which were i) Conformational Dynamics, ii) Thermodynamic Modelling, iii) Advanced Time-Stepping Algorithms, iv) Quantum-Classical Simulations and Fast Force Field and v) Fast Force Field Evaluation.
Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with
Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. Lights in the Mirror has been
specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of
6 and is fully illustrated throughout: The blue Golf keeps
following Max's car. It's creepy. Who is in the car, and what do
they want?
The luxe homes designed by one of Bravo TV's Million Dollar
Decorators Jeffrey Alan Marks demonstrate his breezy, tailored
look. Jeffrey Alan Marks Inc. (JAM) specializes in residential and
commercial interior design and architecture. Inspired by his
Southern California outdoor lifestyle, Marks's trademark look is a
synthesis of a fresh informality infused with sophisticated English
and European accents. His joyous, comfortable spaces are known for
their playful charm, vivid colors, and patterns. He contrasts
natural materials, such as weathered driftwood, with sleek
finishes. This book showcases a series of beautifully photographed
residences revealing Marks's skill at capturing each client's
personality, from a movie star's London townhouse full of eccentric
furnishings to a charming Nantucket cottage with nautical
embellishments. A striking surfside vibe energizes his Santa Monica
Canyon beach house, where he hung a rowboat from the whitewashed
bedroom ceiling. Marks explains how he made each project's room a
sanctuary where all details are synchronized. Through collective
imagery and intriguing collages, he demonstrates his creative
process. Marks's favorite shopping addresses for fabrics,
furniture, and antiques complete this inspiring volume.
There was a real pig poking its snout out of the milkman's coat
pocket. It was the tiniest pig she had ever seen.' 'What's a
peppermint pig?' Poll asks her mother. Johnnie was only the runt of
the litter. He'd cost Mother a shilling, but somehow his
naughtiness and cleverness kept Poll and her little brother Theo
cheerful, even though it was one of the most difficult years of
their lives. This collection of the best children's literature,
curated by Virago, will be coveted by children and adults alike.
These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be
treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will
already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for
everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden
(Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse,
An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift
Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The
Railway Children), Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Little Princess,The
Secret Garden) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy).
Discover Virago Children's Classics.
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With Love (Hardcover)
Jane Goodall; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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