A superb series of graded readers using the highly acclaimed phonic approach developed by reading expert Ruth Miskin. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest). Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Purple Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 4. All the Storybooks are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour. White Knight focuses on the following sounds: 'igh' as in 'fight' and 'i-e' as in 'white'.

In this new edition, thoroughly updated to take account of the latest research, the authors guide the reader through a momentous period in modern history, from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 to the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. There is coverage of Great Power rivalry in Africa and China as well as Europe. By focusing on Germany's role in European diplomacy, during the eras of Bismarck and Kaiser William II, the book provides a coherent and lucid account of international affairs. Readers will find this an ideal guide to the events of these fascinating years and to the historical debates that surround them. The updated study guides provide a firm basis for answering source-based and essay questions.

Though humans cannot speak cat, they vocalise repeatedly. Most of their vocalisations are meaningless and can be completely ignored. In urban areas, fun can be got from hunting human objects such as mink stoles or old underpants. For some reason this kind of prey is usually greeted with human laughter. To get a male human off an armchair, jump on the back of it, hold down his head with a firm paw and lick his bald patch. Purring right into the ear is one of the kindest ways to tell a human being that it is time to get out of bed.

All of us have dreams about what we'd like to do, who we'd like to be and where we'd like to go in life. But most of us are never able to make these dreams a reality. Now, in this motivating book, Fiona Harrold uses her experience as a life coach to show is that we can turn our own lives around. With encouragement, humour and an emphisis on the practical, Fiona sets out the ten steps to taking control for our lives. First we must set our goals, however crazy they may seem; then we must start on the path to achieving them. Along the way, Fiona uses case studies, affirmations and motivational techniques to keep her readers going, coaching them in the same way that she would her clients.

A follow-up to the hugely successful Katie's Picture Show, Katie Meets the Impressionists and Katie and the Mona Lisa. Katie goes on another trip to the exciting art gallery with Grandma. Katie's adventures are about to begin again! Whilst Grandma sleeps, Katie steps into a number of Van Gogh and Gauguin paintings, and learns all about the artists and their work. This imaginative fantasy about a mischievous character is an original and fun way to introduce children to art. A page of notes at the end gives background information on the artists.

The dazzling debut novel that launched David Mitchell as one of the most exciting talents to emerge for the new millennium gets a stunning new jacket treatment.

Olga Arbyelina, a White Russian princess living quietly with her adolescent son in a small French town, is a relative newcomer to the Russian community there. Intriguingly little is known about her when, in the summer of 1947, she is suspected of murdering a fellow emigre, only for the case to be dropped. As the story of the preceding year unfolds, a picture forms of her upbringing in Russia followed by her exile and marriage in France, and the details of a darker, hidden crime begin to emerge, encircling the narrative in an ever-tightening snare.

In this delightful story collection, you will find the four classic Kipper picture books: Kipper, Kipper's Toybox, Kipper's Birthday and Kipper's Snowy Day. It is the perfect gift for old and new Kipper fans!

Examining World War I from a European and world perspective, this text evaluates the causes of the war and the aims, strengths and weaknesses of the major combatants. The war on all fronts is examined in the light of recent research and the experience of the participants is reflected through the primary source materials. The reasons for victory and defeat and the impact of four years of total war are also analyzed.

It is 1862 and Japan is a land in chaos as the power of the Shugun wanes and the rival factions plan to restore the Emperor. In Yokohama, the gai-jin, the hated foreigners, seek to profit from the chaos. At the head of the Noble House, and heir to the title of Tai-Pan, stands Malcolm Struan who is determined to become his own man and marry the woman he loves. At the head of the Shogunate party is the Lord Yoshi, a direct descendant of Shogun Toranaga.

Set in the turbulent days of the founding of Hong Kong in the 1840s, Tai Pan is the story of Dirk Struan, the ruler — the Tai-Pan — of the most powerful trading company in the Far East. He is also a pirate, an opium smuggler, and a master manipulator of men. This is the tale of his fight to establish himself and his dynasty as the undisputed masters of the Far-East.

Whirlwind is the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979: three weeks of fanaticism, passion, self-sacrifice and heartbreak. Caught between the revolutionaries and the forces of international intrigue is a team of professional pilots. Two of them have Iranian wives they love beyond safety and politics.

Suitable for those who have been dumped, or lived in a dump.

Previously published in hardback in 1998, a story in which Katie goes on a trip to the art gallery with Grandma, and while Grandma sleeps, Katie steps into various paintings from the Italian Renaissance.

Deals with respect — meaning admiration, concern and consideration. The book explains that we should respect others' opinions, feelings and privacy, also rules, the places we visit and animals. It also looks at disrespect — at people who don't take care of property, or are rude to others. This is one of a series of books which help children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion at home, in the classroom or in assemblies.

Encourages children to take responsibility for themselves and their actions. Situations include doing a few small jobs around the house and looking after a younger brother or sister. The book looks at the good effects that result from being sensible and responsible both at home and at school. This book is one of a series which helps children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion at home and in the classroom or in assemblies.

Following the success of Discovering the Past for Key Stage 3, a series that won the TES Textbook Award in 1993, Schools History Project has created this series for GCSE. This text is a comprehensive depth study of Germany between the years 1919 and 1945. It is a full-colour, enquiry-led text, based around a narrative but containing interesting source material that should give students insight into the character of life in the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany. It combines full syllabus coverage with the motivating real history classroom strategies pioneered by Schools History Project.

«This material on Russia and the USSR is a depth study for GCSE History or S Grade History. It is designed for the use of 14 to 16-year olds. This study, from 1905-1941, is an enquiry-led text, based around an author's narrative, but enhanced with source material which is designed to give the students a deeper insight into the character of life from the time of the Tsar through to the dictatorship of Stalin. It combines syllabus coverage with the «real history» approach of the Schools History Project.»

Do you like chips? Oliver does, in fact, he won't eat anything else — until he plays a game with his grandpa. Whatever vegetable Oliver finds in the garden, he must eat. On Monday, he pulls up carrots, on Tuesday, it is spinach... This is an excellent book for parents with slightly fussy children and it introduces the days of the week. Other titles in this series are: Oliver's Fruit Salad and Oliver's Milkshake.