This is the third edition of the one of the founding titles of the CHLT series. The book features many of the original games but has also been fully revised to include new games for the ELT classroom. The structure of the book has also been revised so that the games are now grouped in a more teacher-friendly format where teachers can search based on language and skill criteria rather than just game type.
Without sentiment or melodrama, this wonderful book perfectly portrays an immigrant child's view of leaving Mexico for California in the 1940s to pursue a better life.
A comprehensive illustrated guide to the birds of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and WallaceaBirds of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea is a comprehensive illustrated guide to the varied and fascinating avian population inhabiting these Southeast Asian islands, which..
Is conversational German turning a little too tricky for you? Do you have no idea how to order a meal or book a room at a hotel? If your answer to any of the previous questions was 'Yes', then this book is for you If there's even been so
It's inside every living plant and animal, from the tiniest seed to the person standing next to you, but how much do you know about DNA? From why we have different coloured eyes to why we age, this book gives children an in-depth look at DNA and its role in all living things. Discover what DNA is, what it does, and how it shapes our lives, including inheritance and why we look like our parents; forensic science and how DNA evidence helps catch criminals; and how genetic engineering could theoretically bring dinosaurs back to life. With fun illustrated characters, clear diagrams, and fascinating photographs, children will love learning about themselves and this all-important molecule. The DNA Book is packed with colourful illustrations and mind-boggling facts, a great addition to any STEAM library. Perfect for curious young minds, this is an ideal introduction to the amazing science of genetics, and what makes you you.
Compared by critics across the country to War and Peace for its memorable characters and sweep, and to Dr. Zhivago for its portrayal of Stalin's Russia, Generations of Winter is the romantic saga of the Gradov family from 1925 to 1945. "A long, lavish plunge into another world."--USA Today.
An action-packed Ryker thriller from million-copy bestselling author Rob Sinclair.'With action torn from tomorrows headlines, Angel of Death is an unmissable read!' Alex Shaw Ismail Karaman is one of the deadliest terrorists in recent history. So why is he free to float around the Persian Gulf on his luxury yacht? Ex intelligence agent James Ryker thinks he knows why, and the answer lies at the corrupt heart of the SIS. Ryker isnt one to let the bad guys get away with murder, but Karaman has many enemies, and one in particular will make all their lives much more complicated They call her the Angel of Death a former agent whose last encounter with Karaman cost her everything, and left her in a Lebanese prison cell. Now shes free, and with nothing else to lose, shes determined to get her revenge whatever it takes. Ryker and the Angel may have the same target, but that doesnt mean theyre on the same side. Who will reach Karaman first? And who will still be standing when the bodies pile up? Praise for Rob Sinclair 'A very entertaining read' M J Porter 'A cracking thriller with a Reacheresque hero you can't help but root for!' John Ryder 'An action-packed, high-stakes and heart-stopping thriller' Bookish Jottings 'Action and suspense from the off' David's Book Blurg 'A shocking and exciting page-turner' Lynda's Book Reviews 'Perfectly paced and full of action' Little Miss Book Lover 87 'A thrilling tale told at breakneck pace' Reader Review 'A rollercoaster ride of skulduggery' Reader Review 'A great page-turner of a read' Reader Review 'Fast paced, brutal in places and yet highly entertaining and enjoyable. Twists and turns all over the place' Reader Review Autorid: Rob Sinclair
The second volume of this highly collectable series, covering the pivotal years of 196970.The Island Book of Records Volume II documents the years 196970, during which Island sought to build on its success with the Spencer Davis Group by seeking out new British rock talent. By the end of the period, Island was emerging as a major British label, one that could boast releases from Jethro Tull, Nick Drake, King Crimson, John and Beverley Martyn, Fairport Convention and Cat Stevens.Featuring material from recent interviews and from media interviews of the time, and including a comprehensive discography of 45s, The Island Book of Records Volume II is lavishly illustrated with gig adverts (very many at venues that no longer exist), concert tickets, flyers, international LP variants, labels, LP and 45 adverts and other ephemera collectors dream. The second volume in this highly collectable series covers the years 196970, offering album sleeves, interviews and more. Autorid: Neil Storey
A practical and lighthearted guide to essential life skills combines irreverent text with graphic-novel artwork to share advice on everything from housework and pet care to sticking up for others and writing thank-you notes. 20,000 first printing. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. "Catherine Newman has written the ultimate guidebook for kids, jam-packed with tips, tricks, and skills to become a more dependable person"-- For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, humorous writer and etiquette columnist Catherine Newman has created the ultimate guidebook to becoming a person whom everyone will like being around more. Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and skills &; all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel&;style &; this book shows kids just how easy it is to free themselves from parental nagging and become more dependable &; and they&;ll like themselves better, too! They&;ll learn how to deal with dirty rooms, care for pets and cactuses, stick up for somebody, and fold a T-shirt. They&;ll even get a crash course on using the kitchen (including how to turn a 33-cent package of ramen into dinner) and a boot camp for lending a hand outside the house (mowing, shoveling, and fixing something loose has never been easier). This handbook to becoming beyond helpful promises that every kid can be a valued and valuable member of the grown-up world. This humorous and entirely practical how-to book for kids aged 10 and up passes along essential life skills with an irreverent voice and graphic novel&;style illustrations. From how to write a thank-you note to how to make a simple meal, this valuable advice, written with wit and wisdom, will help every kid taking the first steps into adulthood. Autorid: Catherine Newman
