A classic story of friendship between man & beast. Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack & taught the law of the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear & Bhageera the panther. The adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai & the elephant`s secret dance, & Kotick the white seal are all part of Mowgli`s extraordinary journey with his animal friends. This special Puffin Classics edition brings together two of the most inspirational collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London
- the works of Arts & Crafts pioneer William Morris & the literature of Charles Dickens. Illustrator Liz Catchpole has selected patterns from the V&A archive & introduced new artwork inspired by the collection to create a beautiful cover which brings Ruddyard Kipling`s timeless story to life.
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The story of the man-cub Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, guided by his mentors Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther & the ancient python Kaa, & who confronts his arch-enemy Shere Khan the tiger, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. Mowgli`s adventures are juxtaposed with other animal stories set in the British Empire, ranging from the heroic battle of ” Rikki-tikki-tavi” & the Himalayan pastoral ` Purun Bhagat` to the drama of survival in ” The White Seal”. With ” The Jungle Books” Rudyard Kipling drew on ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy & memories of his Anglo-Indian upbringing to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man & nature, & an eternal classic of childhood that has had a lasting impact on our imaginations. Part of a series of new editions of Kipling`s works in ” Penguin Classics”, this volume contains a General Preface by Jan Montefiore & an introduction by Kaori Nagai discussing the many imperial, Indian & literary contexts of ” The Jungle Books”. ...

The adventures of Mowgli, the young man raised by wolves in the jungles of Central India, & his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther & Kaa the python, as they face the arch villain Shere Khan the tiger, have become so popular that they have achieved an almost mythical status throughout the world. They were collected by Kipling in The Jungle Book & its sequel, The Second Jungle Book, which also contain other stories set in India & prominently featuring animals, such as the well-known ` Rikki-Tikki-Tavi`, which describes the struggles of a mongoose against venomous cobras. Here presented with br&-new illustrations by Ian Beck, these hugely popular tales, inspired by ancient fables & Kipling`s own experiences in India, form a vivid account of the relationship between humans & nature, & will continue to inspire readers young & old. ...

The third adventure in the br&-new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert & Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS. Omar is fiercely competitive & very impatient about anything that holds him back...especially other people. Activity camp is brilliant because he`s the best at all the challenges, it`s just so annoying that not all his teammates are as quick or brave or strong as he is. It would be much easier just to ditch them & go it alone. But when he`s given a mysterious compass it transports him to a thick jungle that is impossible to get through quickly
- he has to learn to move with the rhythm of the environment around him with the help of his guide, adventurer Bear Grylls. Can his time in the rainforest change his mind about what makes someone successful? & who will he give the compass to next? Each book in this fun 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place & learn new skills & facts they can take with them back to their real life.
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Thsi book teaches children about five key animals from the polar regions. It features fun, educational rhymes & bright illustrations throughout. Pocket in the back of the book contains 5 perforated pop-out animals to construct into 3D figures, plus 1 accessory. Teach your children about the animals of the savannah with this fun & educational books. Five animals are explored: monkey, crocodile, tree frog, parrot & toucan. With two spreads dedicated to each animal, adults will be able to read the short playful rhyme on each spread to children & look at the bright illustrations. Children are able to pop out the paper animals from the perforated pages contained in a pocket at the back of the book & create 3D figures simply by folding & adding a few dabs of glue. The inside of the dust jacket is printed full colour with a representation of the animals` environment in a style identical to the illustrations within the book. Children have the option of using this as a backdrop & there are also accessories to make & add to the scene. ...

The Junior Officers’ Reading Club is the story of how modern soldiers are made, from the testosterone-heavy breeding ground of Sandhurst to the twin nightmares of Iraq & Afghanistan. Drawing on soldier-writer Patrick Hennessey’s experiences as an officer in the Grenadier Guards while on active service in the Middle East, the author shows the realities of war in all of its terror, boredom & exhilaration. ...

Bento fever is sweeping the world fuelled by its promise of superb food that is economical & healthy in these tough economic ...

` This, O my Best Beloved, is a story...` How did the Leopard get his spots? Or the Rhinoceros his skin? How was the Alphabet made? & why does the Cat walk by himself? Rudyard Kipling`s magical, witty Just So Stories is guaranteed to delight, whether you are familiar with the tales or discovering them for the first time. ” Just So Stories was the first book I ever truly loved.” (Michael Morpurgo Egmont Classics are books to treasure). ...

In a little beauty school in the war zone of Kabul, a community of women comes together, all with stories to tell. DEBBIE, the American hairdresser who co-founds the training salon. As the burqas are removed in class, curls are coiffed & make-up is applied, Debbie`s students share with her their stories
- & their hearts. MINA, forcibly married to a man in repayment of a family debt & threatened with having her child taken away. ROSHANNA, a tearful young bride terrified her in-laws will discover she`s not a virgin. & NAHIDA, the prize pupil who bears the scars of her Taliban husband`s approval. In the Kabul Beauty School, these women & many others find a safe haven & the seeds of their future independence. From the bestselling author of THE LITTLE COFFEE SHOP OF KABUL, this is an eye-opening, inspiring & enthralling story.
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Kabul Beauty School is a remarkable tale of an extraordinary community of women, all of whom have stories to tell, who come together & learn the arts of perms, friendship, & freedom. Arriving in Afghanistan in 2002 with nothing more than a beauty degree & a desire to help, Deborah Rodriguez set out on a course of action that would change her life & those of many Afghan women. The once proud tradition of beauty schools had been all but destroyed & with it Afghani womens ability to support themselves. As one of the founders of the Kabul Beauty School she set about training women & helping them rebuild their lives. ...