First in a hilarious six-book series about a highly unusual pet hamster. Nine-year-old Ben Jinks wants a pet, but a talking hamster wasn`t on his wish list. When his mum says he has to prove he`s responsible in order to get his TV back, he resolves to make the best of it. What he wasn`t expecting was a grumpy talking hamster who can do his maths homework! Ben`s marks shoot up, but his teacher
- the nasty Beardy Mc Creedy
- is suspicious, & bets Ben`s dad that Ben can`t pass a maths test without cheating. Ben is sure he is doomed, but with Stinky`s help
- & some disgusting maths props
- maybe he can prove his nasty teacher wrong... Illustrated throughout with black & white artwork by The Boy Fitz Hammond.



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Second in a hilarious six-book series about a highly unusual pet hamster.A spate of burglaries has hit the neighbourhood, & the Jinks household hasn`t been spared. With only a baby monitor, some drawing pins & a penguin-suit to h&, Stinky & Ben put together a plan to catch the criminals. But how will they cope when their scheme starts to unravel? Illustrated throughout with black & white artwork by The Boy Fitz Hammond. ...

” My Happy Days in Hell (1962)” is Gyorgy Faludy`s grimly beautiful autobiography of his battle to survive tyranny & oppression. Fleeing Hungary in 1938 as the German army approaches, acclaimed poet Faludy journeys to Paris, where he finds a lover but merely a cursory asylum. When the French capitulate to the Nazis, Faludy travels to North Africa, then on to America, where he volunteers for military service. Missing his homeland & determined to do the right thing, he returns
- only to be imprisoned, tortured, & slowly starved, eventually becoming one of only twenty-one survivors of his camp.
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Here is a new take on the body book for young children, & it`s all about asking & answering questions: ” Why is your blood red?” ” How much does your hair grow?” A little girl named Koko asks questions that guide three intrepid explorers through the human body as they explore the many & varied functions that make it work. Organized into twenty sections, this engaging book addresses a multitude of topics, from ” Eating & Staying Healthy” to ” My Skin” to ” Babies.” A colourful combination of photographs & contemporary illustrations brings the text to life. The book also features a variety of things to do on & off the page, including games, recipes, & craft activities. ...

Through charming verse & glowing illustrations, Judith Kerr takes us on a magical & moving journey that proves love really does conquer everything. A truly special picture book destined to be loved & treasured by children & adults alike for years to come. ” It`s things we`ve never tried before That are the greatest fun, Like riding on a dinosaur, Which I had never done.” Married couples are used to little trips together. Henry`s wife can see no reason why they should stop just because one of them is no longer around. In fact she can`t help going a little bit over the top, imagining all sorts of wonderful outings, including dinosaur rides & dolphin drawn water ski sessions. In the end however, even the most magical & exotic daydreams can never quite compare to their past everyday life together. Fom the bestselling author of The Tiger Who Came To Tea. ...

The ` World`s greatest living explorer` as described in the Guinness Book of Records, writes about the people who have inspired him, `from a London policeman hacked to death by a local mob to the bravest, boldest, parlour maid in the world`. Ranulph, or Ran as he likes to be called, gives lectures all over the world & the question he is asked more often than not is `who are your heroes?` In this book he describes the extraordinary & often horrific events that led to twelve ordinary people becoming his personal heroes. They include the man who dared all to execute Hitler, the community who suffered the agonies of the Black Death to save others, the victor of the Murder Wall, the Genocide Protector & the journalist who defied Mugabe`s Terror Police. These twelve highly descriptive chapters will make you both ashamed of human cruelty & proud of human courage. ...

Pencils & colouring pens at the ready! In this fun & interactive book, kids can learn to sketch, illustrate & colour in. With sections on how to draw people & understanding perspective, plus step-by-step instructions & imaginative prompts & ideas, it`ll inspire any child to get creative on their next trip. My Holiday Drawing Book makes a great companion on any getaway. Designed to be carried & used almost anywhere, it`ll keep kids entertained whether they`re waiting at the airport, having a picnic in the park or playing on the beach. Highlights include: Drawing an object without looking Shading, circles & creating tones Still life Gesture drawing & capturing movement Basic perspective, horizon lines & the rule of thirds Landscapes Animals
- dogs, elephants, giraffes, bumblebees & more Animals
- closely observed & gesture drawings People
- faces, bodies, moving bodies People
- in the city, in nature, in restaurants



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Help kids bring their holidays back home! This colourful & fun scrapbook provides a place for children to collect & store mementoes from their travels. There`s plenty of space to stick in tickets, photos & other souvenirs collected from any trip.

Includes:: a page of stickers & a pouch to keep memories safe. My Holiday Scrapbook has lots of room for kids to get creative on their own, as well as providing ideas & suggestions to help younger children get started. & with lots of stickers to add, it`s easy to personalise each journal & make it stand out. Highlights include: Create a city skyline with ticket stubs Fill a pirate`s treasure chest with super-shiny scrap Make an icky sticky food diary Complete a mosaic masterpiece Go leaf collecting & create a miniature park Record the weather. How sunny has it been? Create a zoo with pictures of animals you`ve seen Collect teeny tiny shells & fossils Design a flag for your holiday destination Make a self-portrait out of sticks & twigs

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How did Syria`s revolution lose its way? Drawing on the author`s firsthand knowledge of the country`s complex religious & ethnic communities, this book illuminates the darker recesses of Syria`s history, politics, & society. With the unique perspective of an Arabic-speaking British woman, Diana Darke became deeply embedded in all levels of Syrian society when she bought & restored a house in a mixed Sunni/ Shi`a neighborhood of the walled Old City of Damascus. In September 2012, as fighting intensified & millions were forced to flee their homes, she offered her house as a sanctuary to friends. By following her experiences & struggles with the realities of life on the ground inside Syria, the reader will arrive at a clearer understanding of why the country remains locked in conflict & why most ordinary Syrians are caught between a repressive government & a splintering opposition. ...

Since his rise to fame in 1967 when his work ” The Peregrine” was awarded the Duff Cooper Memorial Prize, J A Baker has captured the popular imagination with his vivid descriptions of British landscapes & native wildlife. Compelling, strange & at times both startlingly funny & cruel, Baker`s prose is at one with his image as a writer, which has, since the publication of his first work, been characterized as an obsessive recluse. Next to nothing was known about Baker, who died in 1987, until an archive of his materials & those related to him was gifted to the University of Essex in 2013. Only now has it been possible to piece together an accurate view of the life & unpublished work of the man whose writing has been described as ”the gold standard for all nature writing” (Mark Cocker), & whose work has influenced naturalists such as Richard Mabey & Simon King, as well as film-makers David Cobham & Werner Herzog. This new book showcases the most compelling parts of the Baker Archive, containing previously unknown elements of his life, many photographs & unpublished poems. It provides an invaluable new insight into both his sensitive & passionate character, & late twentieth century Britian, a country experiencing the throes of agricultural & environmental change. ...