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From Agincourt to Waterloo, from Dunkirk to the Gulf War, and everywhere in between, one man has served in all these battles. This is the story of Britain at war from the perspective of that man. It is the autobiography of the British soldier. In a comprehensive series of first-hand accounts, this anthology offers a huge variety of views on the experience of war: from a letter written by Oliver Cromwell to the Speaker of Parliament, to a First World War's soldier's last letter home to his son, and a powerful description of what it was like to be on the Sir Galahad when it was hit by a missile in the Falklands conflict of the 80s, right up to life as a soldier on the ground in Basra. Winner of impossible victories, cannon fodder for the Western Front, thin khaki line against Hitler — wherever and whenever, the British soldier has done his duty — and more. This is his story. |
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He was definitely dead, whoever he was. He wore a once-black jumper and a pair of shiny tracksuit bottoms. The back of his head was cracked and his hair matted, but it had been foxy before that. A tall man, a skinny rake, another string of piss, now departed. She hadn't gotten a look at his face before she flaked him with the Holy Stone and she couldn't bring herself to turn him over. One messy murder affects the lives of five misfits who exist on the fringes of Ireland's post-crash society. Ryan is a fifteen-year-old drug dealer desperate not to turn out like his alcoholic father Tony, whose obsession with his unhinged next-door neighbour threatens to ruin him and his family. Georgie is a prostitute whose willingness to feign a religious conversion has dangerous repercussions, while Maureen, the accidental murderer, has returned to Cork after forty years in exile to discover that Jimmy, the son she was forced to give up years before, has grown into the most fearsome gangster in the city. In seeking atonement for the murder and a multitude of other perceived sins, Maureen threatens to destroy everything her son has worked so hard for, while her actions risk bringing the intertwined lives of the Irish underworld into the spotlight... Biting, moving and darkly funny, The Glorious Heresies explores salvation, shame and the legacy of Ireland's twentieth-century attitudes to sex and family. |
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Through examining primary evidence, such as, pots, swords, remains, artwork, buildings and tapestries, the reader will be introduced to each historical age. |
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Ways into Geography: Our Local Area explores roads and transport, and looks at what we can do to keep safe when using them. It also looks at the impact that traffic can have on an area and what can be done to reduce it. Ways into Geography is an ideal introduction to geography. It combines simple text and colourful illustrations to teach basic geographical skills and build up confidence and enthusiasm. |
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This series brings history alive with fascinating photographs that reveal the lives of everyday people From marbles to computer games, Toys and Games allows readers to explore the enduring appeal of toys and games and to compare and contrast them through the ages. |
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Each title in this series focuses on a past civilisation or a period in British history. The history, geography and way of life are described in lively detail and explained clearly with the aid of archive photographs and artworks. |
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Celebrating the 21st birthday of this highly-respected introduction to the best-loved Greek stories, this new edition is generouslyl reformatted and has a beautiful new cover. Geraldine McCaughrean's elegant retellings continue to keep children captivated. Combined wiht Emma Chichester Clark's glorious illustrations, this collection will form an essential part of every child's library. |
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Travel back in time for an amazing stone age adventure! Learn to shape flints, carve bones and tickle trout; join in a mammoth hunt and wild dances in flickering torchlight. Discover for yourself just how clever our stone age ancestors were! The Wonderwise series presents facts in a way that will inspire young children's imaginations about the world around them. |
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Weatherwise looks at wind, sunshine, rain and snow and how these weather conditions affect people and their lives, such as their homes, transport, clothing and jobs. This title examines sunshine, and how vital the Sun is to everyone on Earth. It also looks at what happens in a drought, and the drastic effects that droughts can have. |
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Enter the jungle and explore this noisy collection of animal poems for young children from one of Britain's best-selling contemporary poets Giles Andreae, also known as Purple Ronnie. David Wojtowycz's artwork illustrates the poems. |
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This series of books looks at everyday life in the past and compares it to today. Each book is full of modern and historical photographs to help readers see how things have changed. This book looks at how the work done by people who help us has changed over time. |
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When Jack swaps his cow for some magic beans, his life changes forever... A beautifully illustrated retelling of this favourite traditional story. Join Jack's adventures to the top of beanstalk and back again! Must Know Stories includes favourite tales, celebrating the diversity of our literary heritage. Level 1 stories are told in under 500 words, for children to read independently. |
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Here come the animals, one by one. They're all getting ready for the Jungle Run. Cub turns up to take her place but the others say, You're to small to race... Cub may be little compared to the other animals, but she's quick and clever and she knows just how to show the rest of the jungle what a winner she is! |
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The books look at our interaction with the planet and the interrelationship between humankind and the physical world.The series focuses on the global impact and future implications for the environment of our actions today. |
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When some greedy gulls eat the picnic, it's poor Ebb who gets the blame — so she goes off in a sulk. But when a storm blows in and it's time to go home, Ebb is nowhere to be seen... A dramatic but reassuring tale from the creator of the bestselling, award-winning Daisy books. |
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Charlie's little sister Lola does not eat a lot of things — and she absolutely will not never ever eat a tomato — until one day Charlie plays a good trick on her. This first classic Charlie and Lola picture book tackles fussy eaters in a fun way. |
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Imagine what it would have been like to write on a slate or learn all of your lessons by heart. School in the past was very different to school today but some things haven't changed. We still learn maths, English, history and geography; we play at break time and eat school meals. Explore what has changed and what is the same in this informative photographic book. Part of the How Have Things Changed series — eight brilliant books covering all aspects of our day-to-day lives. |
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Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Horrid Henry is determined to win the class football match and defeat Moody Margaret, by whatever means necessary... |
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Three new editions of these brilliant picture books, beautifully produced with Lauren Child's inimitable style and including a special note from the author, these are a must for all Clarice Bean fans. |
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The books look at our interaction with the planet and the interrelationship between humankind and the physical world. The series focuses on the global impact and future implications for the environment of our actions today. |
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