This wonderful collection of crossword puzzles is sure to have something for every puzzle fan, boost your general knowledge and test your skills as you try to complete them all. Designed with a striking cover and an elastic strap this collection is ideal to pop in a bag for puzzling fun on the go. • EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE: This crossword collection contains a raft of intriguing questions that will ensure you pick up useful knowledge as you go along. • EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you pit your wits against these general knowledge teasers. • REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles. • OVER 250 PUZZLES AND SOLUTIONS: This bumper book of puzzles will provide hours of entertainment.
Les merFrom a USA Today bestselling author comes a heartwarming romance about a city girl who finds herself widowed in a quirky small town and the new target of the town''s relentless matchmaking Widows Club. You can''t rush romance but you can give it a nudge... Head-over-heels in love, Lola Williams gave up everything to marry Randy, including a promising career in New York City. Now, after one year of marriage and one year of widowhood, Lola finds herself stranded in Sunshine, Colorado, reeling from the revelation that Randy had secrets she never could have imagined. She swears she''s done with love forever but the matchmaking ladies of the Sunshine Valley Widows Club have different plans... Sheriff Drew Taylor also knows what it feels like to be unlucky in love. So when Lola comes to him for help uncovering Randy''s hidden life, Drew finds himself saying yes against his better judgment -
Les merAre you fed up with children's meltdowns? Some caused by a of lack of school routine and seeing friends due to the virus? Does your child feel wobbly sometimes? Let your child ask Fizzy to Magic it Away. Fizzy his friends Leo Bobo and Squeaky share how they are feeling and what they do to make themselves feel better. Fizzy asks the reader if they can copy him and begin to feel a bit better. This children's book is for 4 to 8-year olds. Fizzy reduces children's wobbly feelings and builds self-confidence as they engage with Fizzy and his friends and do the easy, fun, physical exercises Fizzy does. These exercises help reduce wobbly feelings for everyone who does them. Why not try them too with your child?
Les mer"There''s that dog again," said Luke. Lots of dogs were being walked, because it was Sunday afternoon. Some were on leads and some were off, chasing balls or sticks or just running. But this dog was all on its own. Luke cannot forget the lonely dog with its hungry brown eyes. It seems to be nobody''s dog, so Luke and his friend Mr Bronzovi decide to look after it. But it''s not as easy as Luke thinks. Luke learns that sometimes God seems slow in answering our prayers, and sometimes it seems as if He is not listening at all. Sometimes He answers in a different way than we are expecting - but He always answers. As the dog in the park learns to trust Luke, Luke learns to trust God.
Les merRobert Schumann and Clara Wieck were drawn to each other the moment they met, but there were obstacles in the way. Clara was ten years younger and her domineering father, Friedrich Wieck, Robert's piano teacher, was against their relationship as it developed over the years. He saw Robert as a dissolute womaniser, and he saw his own reflected glory disappearing if Clara's career prospects as a pianist diminished. But the couple did marry, with help from the judiciary, and had a happy life together, so happy that their increasing number of children did indeed hamper Clara's performing opportunities. Then a young composer, Johannes Brahms, came into their household as a disciple of Schumann and nothing would ever be the same again. About The Author Christopher Morley is Chief Music Critic of the Birmingham Post, and contributes to several international magazines. Schumann has always been very special to him, and a visit to the asylum in which the composer died made a huge impression upon
Les merThis pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Guernsey. It covers top attractions like Castle Cornet, Fort Grey and Sausmarez Manor as well as hidden gems, including Le Creux ¿Faies, Venus Pool and St Apolline''s Chapel. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating island. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Guernsey covers: St Peter Port, Fermain Bay, Jerbourg Point, Petit Port, Moulin Huet Bay, St Martin, Petit B¿t Bay, Vazon Bay, Cobo Bay, Rocquaine Bay, Fort Grey, Lihou Island, Le Grand Havre, Pembroke and L''Ancresse Bays, Fort Doyle, Bordeaux Harbour, Herm, Sark, Alderney In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Guernsey, from cultural explorations in St Peter Port to family activities in child-friendl
Les merThe perfect companion for those extremely hardworking colleagues, who like to pull sickies . . . ''Lawrence and Ben are enjoying a bout of imaginary food poisoning. Food poisoning is always good because it''s over quickly and nobody likes to hear stories about toilets.'' __________ ''When Jesse gets home from a very big party, he phones his manager and leaves a message. Now he does not have to get up early to call in sick. ''Calling the office at 3:07am is exactly what someone with a real cold would do,'' Jesse thinks to himself as he falls asleep on his stairs with a kebab for a pillow.'' __________ This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught
Les merPlucky Gon’s quest to find his dad leads him into a whole world of crazy adventure. Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted areas, amazing stores of information, and the right to call themselves Hunters. All survivors gather for the final showdown between the Hunters and the Chimera Ants. But nothing is simple anymore. Loyalties on both sides are tested as humans prove themselves as ruthless as the Ants themselves. And as the Ant King’s memory returns, he finds himself unable to stop thinking about one insignificant human, the blind Gungi player Komugi…
Les merThis mini pocket guide is packed with information curated for quilting novices! Once you've found your perfect pattern, use this guide to lead you through the piecing and quilting process and answer all of your questions along the way. The small size means you can take it with you everywhere and is a great gift for all sewists.
Les merThis #1 New York Times bestselling picture book parody is the perfect Halloween read! Goodnight tomb. Goodnight goon. Goodnight Martians taking over the moon. It''s bedtime in the cold gray tomb with a black lagoon, and two slimy claws, and a couple of jaws, and a skull and a shoe and a pot full of goo. But as a little werewolf settles down, in comes the Goon determined at all costs to run amok and not let any monster have his rest. A beloved classic gets a kind-hearted send up in this utterly monsterized parody; energetic art and clever text will have kids begging to read this again and again. The board book edition is the perfect size for little hands! And keep your eye out for other Mike Rex favorites: We''re Going on a Goon Hunt and The Runaway Mummy!
Les merThree more stories of magical mayhem in which Granny gets the monkeys to paint the zoo, takes a wand-wielding toddler to a department store and builds the raft to end all rafts! Thank goodness Pandora's there to sort things out... Messy, funny and beautifully illustrated, these are laugh-out-loud stories from a dream team!
Les merA playful adventure full of action, humor, and sneak attacks¿now in board book! Follow this little ninja as he sneaks up on the family dog, swipes a cookie from his younger brother, and knocks over a carefully stacked block tower . . . only to be eventually out-ninja¿d by his brother¿s sneak attack! With fast-paced rhymes that parallel the little ninja¿s quick moves, this humorous ode to sneaking, spying, and scheming¿as well as unexpected teamwork¿is sure to be read over and over again. Praise for Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop "Bright primary hues add an energetic yet retro feel to Carpenter¿s illustrations... a good choice for mischievous preschoolers with an interest in the martial arts." -- Kirkus Reviews "The blocky, bold illustrations and quickly paced narrative combine to evoke satisfying comic-book action." -- School Library Journal
Les merJourney to Avonlea and meet Anne Shirley -- the imaginative and bold star of the beloved Anne of Green Gables series -- in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series. Author L. M. Montgomery first brought Anne Shirley onto the page in 1908, and this independent and inspiring character has been capturing readers'' hearts ever since. The story of an orphaned girl who is sent to Avonlea on Prince Edward Island to live with the Cuthbert family includes adventure, romance, and an ensemble of iconic characters like Diana Barry and Gilbert Blythe. Today, fans enjoy Anne on page, on screen, and even on stage as the popular series continues to draw audiences. Learn about the history of this iconic literary character, Anne with an “e” – in this exciting biography.
Les merWithin these pages there are notes on how to nose, taste and savour and which glassware to use for optimum appreciation. There''s also a variety of food tips which recommend the addition of a wee drop to soups, casseroles and desserts, and a cache of fantastic cocktail tips too. This is a great little gift book which celebrates ''the water of life'' in all its forms and functions.
Les merThis fantastic range of fiction for Shared, Guided and Independent reading gives you stories your children will love to read over and over again. Gaelic and Scottish teaching support also accompanies this reading series.
Les merShaytan is a sneak, who loves getting us into trouble. He follows us throughout our lives and never gives up. Muslims know him as the ''evil whisperer'' and have special defences against him. Inside this book you will find out what they are so you can scare shaytan. It also explains where Muslims believe he came from, and what he is made from, with a lovable and cheeky young boy.
Les merKing John ruled England for seventeen and a half years, yet his entire reign is usually reduced to one image: of the villainous monarch outmanoeuvred by rebellious barons into agreeing to Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215. Ever since, John has come to be seen as an archetypal tyrant. But how evil was he? In this perceptive short account, Nicholas Vincent unpicks John''s life through his deeds and his personality. The youngest of four brothers, overlooked and given a distinctly unroyal name, John seemed doomed to failure. As king, he was reputedly cruel and treacherous, pursuing his own interests at the expense of his country, losing the continental empire bequeathed to him by his father Henry and his brother Richard and eventually plunging England into civil war. Only his lordship of Ireland showed some success. Yet, as this fascinating biography asks, were his crimes necessarily greater than those of his ancestors - or was he judged more harshly because, ultimately, he faile
Les merBrought to you by Ladybird. Audiobooks are a brilliant way to entertain and engage children as an alternative to TV, on a long journey or to relax before bed. Ladybird Audio Adventures is an original series for 4-to 7-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio with fun sound and musical effects, perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. These fact-filled journeys travel through time and space teaching children all about five fascinating topics: Dinosaur Times, The Animal Kingdom, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles and Deep Sea Dive. These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on journey of discovery with the narrators Ben Bailey Smith (aka Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) and Sophie Aldred (best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who). These audiobooks are aim
Les merThe first book in the series, The Five Clues, is a real-time murder-mystery thriller and family drama, combining an exciting race against time with a heart-rending story about a teenager learning to live with the loss of a beloved parent. Walking back from her mother''s grave, 13-year-old schoolgirl Edie Marble finds a note in a pocket of the sheepskin coat that she hasn''t worn since the day, a year earlier, when she received the awful news of her mother''s death. The note is from her mother, who had been looking into a corporate human rights violation and had become fearful for her life after receiving death threats. She trusts only Edie - because of their special bond and Edie''s intelligence - and has laid a trail of clues for Edie to find that will help her to shed light on the violation and uncover the mystery around her death. Through her wit and determination, Edie steadily gathers evidence and negotiates the dramatic twists and
Les merOne night, Neville Brisket wakes up from a strange dream - a dream that there is a horrible, stumpy finger stuck up his nose. Then he finds his room in a mess, and his dog in the laundry basket. Neville's investigations end sposhily, when he is whooshed down the toilet to the land of Under.
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