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Our Story Starts in Africa
Patrice Lawrence; Illustrated by Jeanetta Gonzales
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R191
Discovery Miles 1 910
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When Paloma goes to visit her family in Trinidad, she doesn't feel
that she fits in. But Tante Janet has a story to tell her: An
ancient story of warrior queens and talking drums, of treasures and
tales that span thousands of years... a story that Paloma shares
in, because her story starts in Africa, too. Join Tante and her
inquisitive niece as they share the story of how her family came to
the Caribbean, through the dark days of colonization and slavery,
to the emergence of a thriving, contemporary community of many
faces, places and successes.
With an introduction from bestselling author Sharna Jackson, HAPPY
HERE features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors for
readers aged 7+. Exploring themes of joy, home and family through a
wide range of genres and styles, each author has been paired with a
different illustrator to spotlight Black British artistic talent.
With stories by Dean Atta, Joseph Coelho, Kereen Getten, Patrice
Lawrence, Theresa Lola, E.L. Norry, Jasmine Richards, Alexandra
Sheppard, Yomi Sode, and Clare Weze.
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The Super Sunny Murder Club
Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E. L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, …
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R215
Discovery Miles 2 150
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Hot Dog Derby (DVD)
Jason London, Julian Feder, Morgan Fairchild, Alicia Witt, Bryan Batt, …
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R24
Discovery Miles 240
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Alicia Witt and Jason London star in this family comedy directed by
Kevan Peterson. When Melanie (Witt) and Phil (London) ask their son
Danny (Julian Feder) what he wants for his birthday, they are
greeted with the response that every parent dreads: a dog. When
Danny selects his dog from the local shelter he lovingly names her
Shelly in honour of all sheltered dogs. Realising that Shelly has a
talent, Danny decides to enter her in the illustrious Wiener Dog
Nationals race. Only one thing stands in their way: Ms Merryweather
(Morgan Fairchild) and her champion dog Princess.
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Tokarev (DVD)
Max Ryan, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Max Fowler, Nicolas Cage, Michael Mcgrady, …
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R45
Discovery Miles 450
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Nicolas Cage stars in this action thriller directed by Paco
Cabezas. Paul Maguire (Cage) is a criminal who, with the help of
his friends Kane and Danny (Max Ryan and Michael McGrady), steals a
briefcase full of money from a Russian mobster. Realising that the
mob would come after the money, the men decide to hide it away and
meet up five years later to divide it up. Five years on and Paul,
Kane and Danny meet as promised to split the proceeds of their last
job together. As Paul has become fully reformed living a normal
life as a doting husband and father, he prepares to go to a charity
dinner with his wife, leaving his daughter at home with friends.
When Detective St. John (Danny Glover) informs him that his
daughter has been kidnapped, Paul ignores the police's efforts and
decides to seek revenge his own way.
George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas.
After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's
footsteps in becoming President of the United States. Through
engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text, this biography
allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore
the impacts he made as president. Readers will also learn of the
many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack
on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. Text
features like a table of contents, accessible glossary and index
help students better understand Texas history and develop their
vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that
allows students to think deeply about the life of George W. Bush.
A beautiful, moving celebration of what it truly means to be
family, from the brilliant new picture book duo Patrice Lawrence
and Diane Ewen. Every family is different. Every family is special.
Josie loves her family. Her mum, dad, brothers and sister - they're
all the best and they all look different. But people always seem to
ask Josie "Is that YOUR mama?", and soon she starts to wonder if
her family are actually supposed to look the same. When Josie
shares her worries with her family, they find a way to help her see
what truly matters. Heartfelt and empowering words by Patrice
Lawrence, multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy Bright, gorgeous
artwork from Diane Ewen, winner of the Jericho Prize and The
Queen's Knickers Awards, 2021
A gorgeous collection of stories and poems celebrating joy,
showcasing 40 talented Black writers and artists from across the
world. Curated by British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Dapo
Adeola, with a foreword by the acclaimed Patrice Lawrence. Joyful,
Joyful is a book to sing about. A large hardback packed full of
colourful illustrations, Joyful, Joyful: Stories Celebrating Black
Voices is the perfect gift to spread joy. With stories featuring a
mythical whale, a message from the future, a Halloween dance
competition, a talking book, a miraculous discovery in a moment of
lost hope, the joy of Jollof rice and much more. Colourful and
beautifully illustrated, with artwork from an array of talented
illustrators including Ken Wilson Max, Dapo Adeola, Dorcas
Magbadelo, Odera Igbokwe and Denzell Dankwah, alongside stories and
poems by the likes of Malorie Blackman, Alex Wheatle, Faridah
Abike-Iyimide and Dorothy Koomson. These short stories and poems
are perfect for readers age 8-11, but can be enjoyed by all ages.
Contributors include: Adejoke 'Joke' Bakare, Alex Wheatle, Arantza
Pena Popo, Ashley Evans, Awuradwoa Afful, Camilla Sucre, Camryn
Garrett, Charis JB, Dapo Adeola, Denzell Dankwah, Dorcas Magbadelo,
Doreen Baingana, Dorothy Koomson, Faridah Abike-Iyimide, Funmbi
Omotayo, Hannah Lee, Jeffrey Boakye, Jess Nash, Kelechi Okafor, Ken
Wilson-Max, Kofi Ofosu, Koleka Putuma, Maame Blue, Malorie
Blackman, Matilda Feyisayo Ibini, Michael Kennedy, Nathan Bryon,
Odera Igbokwe, Ojima Abalaka, Olu Oke, Patrice Lawrence, Rahana
Dariah, Robyn Smith, Rosaline Tella, Sharna Jackson, Snalo Ngcaba,
Terrence Adegbenle, Tomekah George, Tracey Baptiste, Trish Cooke,
Yasmin Joseph and Zaire Krieger. The love, defiance, laughter, joy
and power in these pages will leave readers feeling hopeful about
their future and strong enough to fight for it.
 A stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventure for
fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and Mortal Engines, from bestselling
and award-winning author Patrice Lawrence. "A beautifully written
book, bristling with magic, set in an ancient London filled with
dragons, ghosts, water spirits, and a mysterious, creeping
sleeping-sickness that must be fought by the brave young heroes. I
loved it." Cressida Cowell, Children’s Laureate & author of
How to Train Your Dragon. Step into a London lit up by the
Elemental spirits: the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery
Chads and the earthbound Magogs. Marisee and Robert - the Elemental
Detectives - are back to solve another mystery on the streets of
eighteenth century London. An orchestra explodes in Vauxhall
Pleasure Gardens and suddenly the music of London disappears... and
a terrifying monster stirs off the Greenwich peninsular,
threatening to trample London underfoot. The detectives must track
down the thief behind the music's disappearance - via the
Whispering Gallery of St Paul's Cathedral, a Windmill-with-teeth on
the Isle of Dogs and the dark streets of Soho... where a shadowy
villain and his mechanical animal spies live. Big, bold, future
classic storytelling for a new generation. A London where magic
sparks just beneath the surface - this book is set to ignite young
imaginations. The second book in a major new series. Â MORE
PRAISE FOR ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES "I loved reading about a
re-imagining of London with so much invention and energy. The
world-building is well...out of this world. Patrice Lawrence is
amongst the greatest voices for young people writing today. I'm
honoured to be a peer of hers." - Alex Wheatle, author of Cane
Warriors "BRILLIANT... history and fantasy woven magnificently into
a thrilling, magical adventure" - Sophie Anderson, author of The
House with the Chicken Legs "A fantastic adventure, packed with
rich world building and stunning elemental magic." - Peter Bunzl,
author of Cogheart "Wow - The Elemental Detectives is a cracking
fantasy. Clever, inventive, and pacy, with wonderfully drawn
characters and a breathless plot. I want to read more!" - Bali Rai,
author of Mohinder's War "The Elemental Detectives is a rip roaring
magical adventure... Patrice Lawrence has done a marvellous job of
building an imaginative and creative mythology which lurks just
under the city streets." Catherine Johnson, author of Freedom "The
Elemental Detectives is a richly imagined, inventive and immersive
fantasy adventure." - L. Norry, author of Son of the Circus Â
'This book is Masterful, Evidence-based, Memorable, Operational,
Readable, and the best book for You on memory.' Professor John
Hattie Teacher Toolkit Guides transform the theory of education
into practical ideas for your classroom. From Ross Morrison McGill,
bestselling author of Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0, this book unpicks the
research behind how learners retain and recall information. It
provides evidence-based strategies for improving memory in the
classroom. Cleverly designed with infographics, charts and
diagrams, The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Memory provides clear,
visual explanations of how memory works, including short-term and
long-term memory, working memory, semantic memory and episodic
memory. Ross presents a wealth of original ideas for incorporating
this theory into day-to-day classroom practice, with proven methods
for aiding knowledge retention and testing recall, to boost
learning, support revision and motivate pupils. Breaking down the
key theories of cognitive load, cognitive apprenticeship and brain
plasticity in an easy-to-digest format, this is the perfect guide
for teachers looking to understand how to improve memory and how
they can maximise their impact in the classroom. Each book in the
Teacher Toolkit Guides series explores a key principle of teaching
and learning, and offers research-based techniques to transform
classroom practice. Every book includes a bespoke version of Ross's
renowned Five Minute Lesson Plan, as well as ready-to-use templates
and worked examples. Supported by infographics, charts and
diagrams, these guides are a must-have for any teacher, in any
school, and at any level.
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Rat (Paperback, 1)
Patrice Lawrence
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R421
R355
Discovery Miles 3 550
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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When his mum is sent back to prison, Al knows exactly who's to
blame. Mr Brayker, who lives downstairs, has been making trouble
for Al's mum ever since they moved in, and Al's determined to get
his revenge. Ignoring advice from his gran and sister, Plum, Al
takes things into his own hands with a plan that involves the only
two creatures he can rely on: his pet rats, Venom and Vulture. But
things don't turn out exactly as he'd imagined ... Written by
award-winning author, Patrice Lawrence, this is a moving story of
community, loneliness, and how you never quite know what's going on
in someone else's life.
A collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of
the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today!
Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of
the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin
Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most
Unladylike series. Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry
mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way . . .
This gorgeous wintery collection brings together thirteen
bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola
Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll,
Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook,
Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson.
With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate. Join them as part of
the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered
wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent
mysteries! Serena Patel was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short
Story Prize and was a finalist in the Undiscovered Voices Anthology
2018. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won
the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards,
being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize
2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading
Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family. ROBIN STEVENS
is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most
Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been
making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father
handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised
that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when
she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder
mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting
herself (she didn't). Robin lives in Oxford.
A gripping heart-in-your-mouth adventure told by Eve, a Tudor girl
who sets out on a dangerous journey to change her life for the
better. Voices: Diver's Daughter - A Tudor Story brings Eve and her
mother, who was stolen from her family in Mozambique as a child,
from the Southwark slums of Elizabethan London to England's
southern coast. When they hear from a Mary Rose survivor that one
of the African free-divers who was sent to salvage its treasures is
alive and well and living in Southampton, mother and daughter agree
to try to find him and attempt to dive the wreck of another ship,
rumoured to be rich with treasures. But will the pair survive when
the man arrives to claim his 'share'? Will Eve overcome her fear of
the water to help rescue her mother? In this thrilling adventure
based on real events, Patrice Lawrence shows us a fascinating and
rarely seen world that's sure to hook young readers. ABOUT THE
SERIES VOICES: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's
finest writers for young people. Voices reflects the authentic,
unsung stories of our past. Each shows that, even in times of great
upheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and made a
home for themselves - from Roman times to the present day.
A stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventure for fans of
Nevermoor, Neverwhere and Mortal Engines, from bestselling and
award-winning author Patrice Lawrence. "A beautifully written book,
bristling with magic, set in an ancient London filled with dragons,
ghosts, water spirits, and a mysterious, creeping sleeping-sickness
that must be fought by the brave young heroes. I loved it."
Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate & author of How to Train
Your Dragon Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits: the
fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and the earthbound
Magogs. But humans have been causing chaos for centuries, trampling
through the landscape trailing noise, mess and pollution. What if
the Elements could slow down this new world... or stop it all
together? The revenge-fuelled Shepherdess, who moves between the
everyday and the supernatural London worlds, is the perfect weapon.
She brings a sleeping sickness down on the city with the
destruction of society in her sights. Marisee and Robert are the
Elemental Detectives chasing the clues to avoid catastrophe: they
must face the ghosts of Hyde Park, the monstrous coiled snake of
the Serpentine, and a whole host of other fantastical creatures in
their mission to stop the Shepherdess and prevent London slumbering
for all eternity... Big, bold, future classic storytelling for a
new generation. A London where magic sparks just beneath the
surface - this book is set to ignite young imaginations. The
page-turning, empowering, heart-racing first book in a major new
series. MORE PRIASE FOR ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES "I loved reading about
a re-imagining of London with so much invention and energy. The
world-building is well...out of this world. Patrice Lawrence is
amongst the greatest voices for young people writing today. I'm
honoured to be a peer of hers." - Alex Wheatle, author of Cane
Warriors "BRILLIANT... history and fantasy woven magnificently into
a thrilling, magical adventure" - Sophie Anderson, author of The
House with the Chicken Legs "A fantastic adventure, packed with
rich world building and stunning elemental magic." - Peter Bunzl,
author of Cogheart "Wow - The Elemental Detectives is a cracking
fantasy. Clever, inventive, and pacy, with wonderfully drawn
characters and a breathless plot. I want to read more!" - Bali Rai,
author of Mohinder's War "The Elemental Detectives is a rip roaring
magical adventure... Patrice Lawrence has done a marvellous job of
building an imaginative and creative mythology which lurks just
under the city streets." Catherine Johnson, author of Freedom "The
Elemental Detectives is a richly imagined, inventive and immersive
fantasy adventure." - L. Norry, author of Son of the Circus
Environmental Economics for Sustainable Growth is a specially
designed handbook for trainers, practitioners and government
advisors involved in environmental policy making. It will enable
professionals to initiate and implement environmental economic
studies and identify policies and investments which will ensure
sustainable development in their respective countries. The book
focuses on economic tools but also encompasses ecological and
sociological perspectives, all of which are essential to any
successful environmental policy. The authors highlight the major
issues in environmental policy making and the analysis of projects
with environmental impacts. Features include: * sustainable
development in a global context * macroeconomic policies and the
environment * environmental policies and priorities * legal and
institutional dimensions * integration of environmental assessment
into project analysis * valuation techniques and case studies. This
handbook will be of immense use in the training of policymakers,
practitioners, and students of environmental policy as well as
development managers and scholars working in the areas of
environment and development.
This textbook guides readers through their first steps into the
challenging world of mimicking human vision with computational
tools and techniques pertaining to the field of image processing
and analysis. While today's theoretical and applied processing and
analysis of images meet with challenging and complex problems, this
primer is confined to a much simpler, albeit critical, collection
of image-to-image transformations, including image normalisation,
enhancement, and filtering.It serves as an introduction to
beginners, a refresher for undergraduate and graduate students, as
well as engineers and computer scientists confronted with a problem
to solve in computer vision. The book covers basic image
processing/computer vision pipeline techniques, which are widely
used in today's computer vision, computer graphics, and image
processing, giving the readers enough knowledge to successfully
tackle a wide range of applied problems.
LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE
'Excellent and compellingly honest' Alyson Rudd, The Times In I
Love This Game, the long-awaited autobiography of Patrice Evra, the
former Manchester United and France star looks back on a remarkable
life and career. Having played alongside some of the club's
greatest legends, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Paul
Scholes, in one of United's most successful eras, Evra has now
found a new role as an in-demand pundit and social media star. But,
as he reveals in this frank, often shocking, but always compelling
memoir, beneath the surface things were not so simple, and he had
to fight all the way to get to the top. Initially, it was football
that saved him from being sucked into the gang culture of his tough
neighbourhood of Les Ulis in the suburbs of Paris. Then, once he
achieved his dream of becoming a professional, he had to deal with
racism and a notorious dispute with Luis Suarez; he also became a
central figure in the infamous 'strike' by the France national team
in the 2010 World Cup; and there was the moment he launched an
attack against a Marseille fan while warming up. 'I Love This Game'
has become Evra's catchphrase. Throughout this wonderful book, his
passion for his sport shines through and there are revealing and
entertaining behind-the-scenes insights about the players and
managers he's worked with, from Sir Alex Ferguson to Paul Pogba,
who knows him as Uncle Pat. With infectious enthusiasm and sharp
observation, Evra takes the reader where few football
autobiographies dare to tread.
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Ruby and Lonely (Hardcover)
Patrice Karst; Illustrated by Kayla Harren
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R397
R295
Discovery Miles 2 950
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From the bestselling author of The Invisible String comes a timely
and powerful story about a little girl who has a big problem with
feeling lonely. Ruby’s got a problem. At school and at home,
everyone is so busy all the time, and no one seems to notice her at
all. Ruby finds herself feeling kind of…lonely. It’s a big
problem! But one day, while walking home alone after school, she
decides to look at her problem from a new angle. She even gives it
a name—Lonely—a seemingly small but significant decision that
transforms her problem, and entire life, in the most surprising and
extraordinary way. Join Ruby as she discovers her inner best friend
in this relatable and heartwarming story. A note from the author
and discussion questions are included.
This book presents a metacritique of racial formation theory. The
essays within this volume explore the fault lines of the racial
formation concept, identify the power relations to which it
inheres, and resolve the ethical coordinates for alternative ways
of conceiving of racism and its correlations with sexism,
homophobia, heteronormativity, gender politics, empire, economic
exploitation, and other valences of bodily construction,
performance, and control in the twenty-first century. Collectively,
the contributors advance the argument that contemporary racial
theorizing remains mired in antiblackness. Across a diversity of
approaches and objects of analysis, the contributors assess what we
describe as the conceptual aphasia gripping racial theorizing in
our multicultural moment: analyses of racism struck dumb when
confronted with the insatiable specter of black historical
struggle.
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