This amazing collection of wonderful stories, written by the hilarious Terry Jones & illustrated by Michael Foreman, will have both children & parents rolling with laughter. A dog who just cannot understand why he is not allowed to practice medicine. A fox who runs a circus of trained chickens. A flea who thinks he is the manager of a chain of mega-stores. A skunk who falls madly in love with a bear. All are characters in a fantastic new collection of tales for children of all ages. * The long-awaited new collection of hilarious tales from the mind of a comic genius, Monty Python`s Terry Jones * Amazing marketing & publicity schedule, including an author tour, festival appearances, readings on the Monty Python`s You Tube channel (which has over 125, 000 subscribers) & newspaper & magazine features * An opera of one of the stories, Dr. Dog, with musical arrangements by The Art of Noise`s Anne Dudley will premier at the Royal Opera House in April 2011 * Accompanies reissues of Jones pervious 2 collections, Fairy Tales & Fantastic Stories Other titles in the series: Fairy Tales & Fantastic Stories. ...

Animal Tracks & Signs was first published in English in the 1970s, & immediately established itself as an all-time classic. Totally unique in its accessible, down-to-earth approach & detailed coverage of more than 200 creatures, it is the only book in print that enables readers to determine which animals have passed through the countryside by examining the traces they have left behind, opening up a captivating new world that might otherwise remain unseen. Whether following footprints in mud, s&, or snow; feeding marks on cones, nuts, trees, & animal remains; homes & hiding places above & below ground; or feathers, pellets, & droppings, readers are taught how to identify the bird or mammal that has been before them, aided by hundreds of beautiful, informative colour photographs, line drawings, & diagrams, & clear descriptions of the anatomy, behaviour, movement patterns, & habitat of different species. Quick-reference plate sections compare actual-size prints, pellets, & droppings for fast identification on the move, covering such diverse wildlife as the shrew, hedgehog, fox, elk, & bear; the sparrow, kestrel, & eagle owl. This new reissued edition

Includes:: a new Foreword by Ray Mears, who has found this book to be an invaluable point of reference throughout his career, & recommends it to students on his Bushcraft & Survival courses.

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This is a new title in this exciting & informative series, containing over 100 full-colour stickers, which children can match to the illustrations. This beautifully illustrated sticker book doubles as a spotters` guide, with accurate & simple descriptions that allow children to seek out & identify a variety of species, their footprints & other tracks. Space is allocated to each illustration so that details of when & where each subject was spotted can be inserted. It also contains a glossary of relevant words. The small size allows the books to fit neatly into a pocket so children can spot on the go. ...

Barbara Kingsolver opens her home to us, as she & her family attempt a year of eating only local food, much of it from their own garden. With characteristic warmth, Kingsolver shows us how to put food back at the centre of the political & family agenda. ” Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” is part memoir, part journalistic investigation, & is full of original recipes. ...

Explore the beauty & diversity of the animal world through more than 300 captivating images from across time & from every corner of the globe Animal: Exploring the Zoological World is a visually stunning & broad-ranging survey that explores & celebrates humankind`s ongoing fascination with animals. Since our very first moments on Earth, we have been compelled to make images of the curious beasts around us
- whether as sources of food, danger, wonder, power, scientific significance or companionship. This carefully curated selection of images, chosen by an international panel of experts, delves into our shared past to tell the story of animal life. From the first cave paintings, extraordinary medieval bestiaries & exquisite scientific illustration, to iconic paintings, contemporary artworks & the incredible technological advancements that will shape our futures together, the huge range of works reflects the beauty & variety of animals themselves
- including butterflies, hummingbirds, bats, frogs, tigers, dogs, jellyfish, spiders & elephants, to name a few. Arranged in a curated & thought-provoking sequence, this engaging compilation

Includes:: iconic works by some of the great names in zoology, such as Conrad Gesner, Charles Darwin & John James Audubon, as well as celebrated artists & photographers, indigenous cultures & lesser-known figures who have made important contributions to the study & representation of animals throughout history.



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From David Baddiel, the brightest new star of children`s books & winner of the LOLLIES award, comes a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal. Malcolm doesn`t like animals. Which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. What the house is NOT full of is stuff Malcolm likes. Such as the laptop he wanted for his birthday. The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year Six school trip, which Malcolm never thought his parents would pay for. & yet there he is, on the bus, heading to...oh no. A farm. Over the next days, Malcolm changes. He learns a lot about animals. More, in many ways, than he would like. He learns what it`s really like to be an animal. A whole series of animals, in fact... It does make him think differently. & speak differently. & eat differently. &, um, smell differently. But will he end up the same as before? Because sometimes the hardest thing to become is...yourself. ...

From David Baddiel, the brightest new star of children`s books & winner of the LOLLIES award, comes a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal... Malcolm doesn`t like animals. Which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. What the house is NOT full of is stuff Malcolm likes. Such as the laptop he wanted for his birthday. The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year Six school trip, which Malcolm never thought his parents would pay for. & yet there he is, on the bus, heading to...oh no. A farm. Over the next days, Malcolm changes. He learns a lot about animals. More, in many ways, than he would like. He learns what it`s really like to be an animal. A whole series of animals, in fact... It does make him think differently. & speak differently. & eat differently. &, um, smell differently. But will he end up the same as before? Because sometimes the hardest thing to become is...yourself. ...

Welcome to the museum! There are more than 160 animal specimens to bediscovered in Animalium, the first in a series of virtual museums. Wander thegalleries
- open 365 days a year
- & discover a collection of curated exhibits onevery page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a differentbranch of the tree of life, from the simple sponge to the enormous elephant.

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Following the best-selling Animalium, Katie Scott returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts & puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists & animal lovers. Beautiful & inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new & explore their imagination to draw, decorate & design on every pull-out page. ...

Welcome to the museum. There are more than 160 animal specimens to be discovered in Animalium, the first in a series of virtual museums. Wander the galleries, open 365 days a year, & discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a different branch of the tree of life, from the simple sponge to the enormous elephant. ...