• Millie Marotta’s Secrets of the Sea: a colouring book adventure: 7

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    Sail away on an ocean odyssey with best-selling illustrator Millie Marotta as she takes to you on a voyage of discovery from the Arctic waters to the balmy Australian coast.

    Swim with dolphins, narwhals, manatees, and manta ray. Look up to the cries of albatrosses, pelicans and little auks. Grab your pencils and bring to life jellyfish, puffins and polar bears.

    The watery world is particularly close to Millie’s heart and she brings her passion to these intricate drawings of shells, pebbles, corals and barnacles. She includes cliffs, reefs, waves and islands to help set the scene. This is a must for all colouring fans and particularly the thousands of Millie fans who love her patterned illustration style that allows for the most creative of colouring. 

    Colouring Millie’s beautiful illustrations is the perfect mindful activity for these troubling times, and new and old Millie fans will find so much to enjoy (and learn) about the animal kingdom of the seas. Millie shares her love for the world above and below our seas and hopes this book will spur us to protect a true wonder of our world.

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  • The Dragonfly Sea

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    A magical novel of love, exploration and home, spanning the East African coast, China, Turkey and the seas in between, from one of Kenya’s leading writers.

    The Dragonfly Sea follows the unforgettable Ayaana’s journey to adulthood after her small-island childhood is interrupted. Targeted first by religious fundamentalists and second by Chinese emissaries, Ayaana is sent on a container ship to study in China, where she is forced to grow up fast.

    With its epic scope and lush lyricism, Owuor evokes a fascinating kind of beauty in this dangerous, chaotic world and its ever-shifting oceans and trade. A transcendent story of love and adventure, and of the inexorable need for shelter in a dangerous world.

    ‘The Dragonfly Sea transported me at a time I really wanted to be transported. Lyrical, compassionate, and deeply original, it has stayed with me, and is the novel I have most enjoyed this year.’ Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireland

    ‘This novel from one of Africa’s most exciting voices in fiction delivers on expectations . . . a continent hopping novel of epic proportions.’ Refinery29

    ‘A daring and compelling novel, evocative and lavishly detailed.’ Abdulrazak Gurnah, Nobel prize-winning author of Afterlives

    ‘Moving, epic and transcendent, The Dragonfly Sea is a glorious tale that spans two continents, multiple cultures and the lives of endearing characters.’ Bad Form Review

    ‘Owuor writes in heart-stopping bursts of imagery and retooled language . . . gloriously unique.’ Vanity Fair

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  • Build Your Own Deadly Animals and Sea Creatures Sticker Book (Build Your Own Sticker Book)

    A bumper sticker book with over 20 awesome animals to complete.
    Meet some of Planet Earth’s deadliest, strangest and most incredible animals with this bumper sticker book. As you journey from the depths of the ocean to tropical forests and mountaintops, you’ll meet hammerhead sharks, saltwater crocodiles, lions, whales and many more. There are over 20 animals to complete using the stickers, and you can read the descriptions to find out fascinating facts about each one.

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  • Seabiscuit: Three Men and a Racehorse

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    From the author of Unbroken – a major motion picture releasing in 2015 – this is the bestselling true story of three men and their dreams for a racehorse, Seabiscuit.

    In 1938 one figure received more press coverage than Mussolini, Hitler or Roosevelt. He was a cultural icon and a world-class athlete – and an undersized, crooked-legged racehorse by the name of Seabiscuit.

    Misunderstood and mishandled, Seabiscuit had spent seasons floundering in the lowest ranks of racing until a chance meeting of three men. Together, they created a champion. This is a story which topped the bestseller charts for over two years; a riveting tale of grit, grace, luck and an underdog’s stubborn determination to win against all odds.

    Made into a major motion picture starring Toby Maguire and Jeff Daniels.

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  • Let’s Sign BSL Flashcards: Early Years and Baby Signs (British Sign Language)

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    48 of the most useful FIRST SIGNS for babies and young children.
    Large image of the sign and word on one side and fingerspelt word and simple description of movements on the reverse.

    These new FLASHCARDS are part of the ‘LET’S SIGN EARLY YEARS Series’ – a collection of British Sign Language (BSL) resources for babies and pre-school children, deaf or hearing. Developed by Deaf and hearing co-workers in response to the need for more and better BSL materials for schools and in the home.

    For use with all educational sign systems based on BSL – in the field of deafness, learning disability and for signing with hearing babies and children.

    Colourful and appealing to adults and children alike. Approx 4″ x 6″ laminated card set.
    Signs include ‘bath’ ‘bed’ ‘milk’ ‘more’ ‘thank you’ ‘hurt’ ‘cuddle’ ‘don’t touch’ ‘sorry’.

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  • BSL Word Search – 100 British Sign Language Puzzles With Solutions Vol 1: Large Print Fingerspelling Alphabet Games Book For Adults – Perfect BSL Gift For Beginners or Fluent…

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    For true word search addicts or fingerspelling enthusiasts eager to achieve perfection, our BSL Word Search Puzzles book is a must-try. Regardless of your ability level, even if you have never attempted it before: it’s a challenge sure to catch your interest!

    Enjoy hours of fun solving the 100 puzzles in this first volume of our BSL Word Search book series. It comes with 2 BSL alphabet charts that you can cut out and use for easy reference as well as all the solutions in case you get stuck. Finally, the size of the book (8.5″ x 11″) and the large print will certainly make your experience easier.

    Add one to your cart today, you won’t regret it!

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  • BSL Word Search – 100 British Sign Language Puzzles With Solutions Vol 2: Large Print Fingerspelling Alphabet Games Book For Adults – Perfect BSL Gift For Beginners or Fluent…

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    For true word search addicts or fingerspelling enthusiasts eager to achieve perfection, our BSL Word Search Puzzles book is a must-try. Regardless of your ability level, even if you have never attempted it before: it’s a challenge sure to catch your interest!

    Enjoy hours of fun solving the 100 puzzles in this second volume of our BSL Word Search book series. It comes with 2 BSL alphabet charts that you can cut out and use for easy reference as well as all the solutions in case you get stuck. Finally, the size of the book (8.5″ x 11″) and the large print will certainly make your experience easier.

    Add one to your cart today, you won’t regret it!

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    £9.50
  • Let’s Sign Early Years, BSL Building Blocks Child & Carer Guide

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    Second edition fully revised and in colour. British Sign Language (BSL) Building Blocks Child and Carer Guide.

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  • Let’s Sign BSL Flashcards: House & Home: British Sign Language

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    Colourful and informative educational British Sign Language (BSL) resources. Part of the LET’S SIGN Series for learners of all ages and abilities.

    50 Flashcards of the most useful signs for items found in the home – fun to use and look at together and can be used to label items for everyone to learn. Fingerspelling Alphabet card also included.

    For early years, families and carers; also ideal for older learners and residential settings.
    Signs include `bath’, `bed’, `bedclothes’, `bin’, `chair’, `clock’, `cooker’, `fire’, `furniture’, `kitchen’, `living room’, `microwave’, `plug’ and many more.
    The back of each card has the fingerspelled word and description of how to make the sign.

    For use with all educational sign systems based on BSL in the field of deafness, special needs and for signing with hearing babies and children.

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  • 26×2 Intricate Colouring Pages with the Irish Sign Language Alphabet: ISL Manual Alphabet Colouring Book: Volume 6 (Sign Language Alphabet Coloring Books)

    ISL in focus: A unique colouring journey through the beautiful details of the Irish Sign Language alphabet.

    Experience the Irish Sign Language alphabet in a fresh, engaging manner. This adult colouring book, enriched with expert-validated designs, offers both a relaxing pastime and a valuable learning tool.

    This is the ISL edition of a unique series of intricately illustrated international sign language colouring books for adults for many hours of meditation, creativity, and stress relief.

    • 26×2 colouring pages with the ISL manual alphabet.
    • Featuring a huge variety of professionally illustrated and intricate designs.
    • Two copies of each design for your convenience and colour experiments.
    • Single-sided designs and blank reverse pages to prevent bleed-through.
    • A colouring test page for your favourite pens.
    • Irish Sign Language alphabet reference chart included (approved by Sign Language experts – more information on www.fingeralphabet.org/isl).
    • Link to an additional set of free ISL alphabet charts optimized for desktop printer.

    Most of the designs in this book are rather intricate and therefore better suited for adults.

    You can visit Project FingerAlphabet to click through a full slideshow of the designs and check if you like the level of detail before spending any money on the book.

    Are you looking for a DIFFERENT sign language alphabet colouring book?

    We have variations of this colouring book with the following alphabets:

    • American Sign Language alphabet (ASL / 26 letters)
    • Irish Sign Language alphabet (ISL / 26 letters)
    • Filipino Sign Language alphabet (FSL / 26 letters)
    • Danish Sign Language alphabet (DSL / 29 letters)
    • New Zealand Sign Language alphabet (NZSL / 26 letters)
    • Australian Sign Language alphabet (AUSLAN / 26 letters)
    • Deutsches Fingeralphabet (DGS / 31 letters)
    • Österreichisches Fingeralphabet (ÖGS / 30 letters)
    • Deutsches Fingeralphabet der Schweiz (DSGS / 31 letters)

    It’s important to note that most countries have distinct sign languages and manual alphabets. These can vary greatly, making them largely non-interchangeable.

    Each of our manual alphabets has been validated by acknowledged sign language experts specific to that region.

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  • LET’S SIGN SCIENCE BSL Vocabulary for Key Stage 1, 2 & 3 (LET’S SIGN BSL)

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    Illustrated British Sign Language (BSL) vocabulary to support the National Curriculum programme of study for Science.

    The 720 illustrated signs in alphabetical order include approximately 540 topic specific and 180 general signs to provide examples from the everyday environment for the main concepts in the schemes of work and units for Key Stage 1 and 2 together with the more technical terms required for Key Stage 3.

    BSL is used in the education of deaf children and also forms the basis of sign systems such as Makaton and Signalong used in the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN). For children and adults with learning disability, autism and Down Syndrome and specific speech and language needs.

    All of the signs contained are also available as SIGN & WRITE SCIENCE BSL graphics pack on annual licence published by Widgit Software and provide line drawings and colour versions for creating your own materials. See www.widgit.com

    The vocabulary includes a good basic core vocabulary for the ideas and concepts involved in this wide subject area covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Included are signs to encourage awareness of global issues and climate change.

    Explanation of sign formations and index of 1360 entries, provides a useful reference for all those who use sign language to teach and learn this important curriculum subject.

    The topic is supported by the LET’S SIGN BSL series of materials and resources that can be viewed on DeafBooks websiteincluding a selection of useful Free Downloads.

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  • Acorn’s DEAFinitely Awesome Dictionary of Signs: Easy-to-Learn and Easy-to-Teach Sign Language for Training Deaf Dogs in the Basics of Good Behavior

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    Acorn’s DEAFinitely Awesome Dictionary of Signs is designed to inspire anyone with a deaf dog to reach the goal of having a well-mannered dog that is a treasured family member. If you live or work with a dog who “just doesn’t listen” you should find these signs and training tips for 12 fundamentals of good behavior useful. Deaf dogs are not stubborn or hard to train, they simply need to learn a language they can understand.Acorn’s DEAFinitely Awesome Dictionary of Signs is part of The Acorn Project, a toolkit of resources for shelters, rescues, dog trainers and, ultimately, adopters to prepare deaf dogs for successful lives in Forever Homes. With eye-catching illustrations by nationally syndicated cartoonist Jenny Campbell and instructions from trainer Carol Peter, CPDT-KA, Acorn’s Dictionary is sure to make training time fun for both human and dog.Acorn’s remarkable true story is told in the popular children’s book DEAFinitely Awesome – The Story of Acorn, also available on amazon.com.

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  • BSL Word Search – 100 British Sign Language Puzzles With Solutions Vol 5: Large Print Fingerspelling Alphabet Games Book For Adults – Perfect BSL Gift For Beginners or Fluent…

    For true word search addicts or fingerspelling enthusiasts eager to achieve perfection, our BSL Word Search Puzzles book is a must-try. Regardless of your ability level, even if you have never attempted it before: it’s a challenge sure to catch your interest!

    Enjoy hours of fun solving the 100 puzzles in this fifth volume of our BSL Word Search book series. It comes with 2 BSL alphabet charts that you can cut out and use for easy reference as well as all the solutions in case you get stuck. Finally, the size of the book (8.5″ x 11″) and the large print will certainly make your experience easier.

    Add one to your cart today, you won’t regret it!

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  • BSL Word Search – 100 British Sign Language Puzzles With Solutions Vol 3: Large Print Fingerspelling Alphabet Games Book For Adults – Perfect BSL Gift For Beginners or Fluent…

    For true word search addicts or fingerspelling enthusiasts eager to achieve perfection, our BSL Word Search Puzzles book is a must-try. Regardless of your ability level, even if you have never attempted it before: it’s a challenge sure to catch your interest!

    Enjoy hours of fun solving the 100 puzzles in this third volume of our BSL Word Search book series. It comes with 2 BSL alphabet charts that you can cut out and use for easy reference as well as all the solutions in case you get stuck. Finally, the size of the book (8.5″ x 11″) and the large print will certainly make your experience easier.

    Add one to your cart today, you won’t regret it!

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  • 118 Easy Sudoku Puzzles With the American Sign Language Numbers: The ASL Fingerspelling Sudoku Challenge (Sign Language Sudoku)

    Unleash the power of ASL and join the ASL Sudoku challenge!

    Dive into an engaging ASL Sudoku challenge that seamlessly blends the fun of Sudoku with the American Sign Language (ASL) for numbers. Whether you’re an avid Sudoku solver looking for a fresh twist or an ASL enthusiast eager to improve your fingerspelling, this book promises hours of both entertainment and skill enhancement.

    Are you:

    • Seeking a fresh spin on Sudoku puzzles?
    • Looking to polish your fingerspelling skills solo?
    • Frustrated with sub-par hand shape illustrations in other sign language puzzles?

    Then this book is made for you!

    Delve into unique features:

    • 118 EASY Sudoku puzzles using the ASL numbers.
    • LARGE PRINT(30-font) used in puzzles with a single puzzle per 8.5” x 11” page leaves plenty of space for your annotations.
    • Project FingerAlphabet handshape illustrations for ASL numbers approved by Gallaudet University sign language experts.
    • Proprietary Project FingerAlphabet ASL typeface (for fingerspelling).
    • Comprehensive ASL alphabet & numbers charts for quick reference.
    • Solutions thoughtfully positioned on the immediate subsequent double-page spread.
    • Clear instructions and solving techniques, especially handy for newcomers.
    • Bonus: Download links for printable ASL alphabet charts at no additional cost.

    Special Note for Educators:

    Considering the U.S. Copyright laws’ stance on puzzles, the publisher provides cost-effective classroom licenses for each Project FingerAlphabet workbook. Detailed information and links can be found inside.

    Invest in a copy, secure a license, and bring this unique ASL Sudoku experience to your students!

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  • BSL Word Search – 100 British Sign Language Puzzles With Solutions Vol 4: Large Print Fingerspelling Alphabet Games Book For Adults – Perfect BSL Gift For Beginners or Fluent…

    For true word search addicts or fingerspelling enthusiasts eager to achieve perfection, our BSL Word Search Puzzles book is a must-try. Regardless of your ability level, even if you have never attempted it before: it’s a challenge sure to catch your interest!

    Enjoy hours of fun solving the 100 puzzles in this fourth volume of our BSL Word Search book series. It comes with 2 BSL alphabet charts that you can cut out and use for easy reference as well as all the solutions in case you get stuck. Finally, the size of the book (8.5″ x 11″) and the large print will certainly make your experience easier.

    Add one to your cart today, you won’t regret it!

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  • Teach Your Baby to Sign Deck: Illustrated Card Deck Featuring Simple Sign Language for Babies

    From the best selling book, Teach Your Baby to Sign by Monica Beyer, enjoy a card deck that makes teaching your baby to sign easy!

    You can hear–your baby can hear–so what’s the deal? Every parent knows how frustrated babies become when they can’t make themselves clear to their families. But now, before they can talk, they can tell you what they mean–with signs!

    Signing has taken the parenting world by storm, but why has it? Every parent is eager to give their baby the best possible upbringing, the least frustration, and the best head start for achieving in today’s competitive society. Research (funded by the National Institutes of Health) has found that signing babies: talk sooner and have larger vocabularies; have stronger parent/child bonds; have less frustration, crying and tantrums; show more interest in books; engage in more sophisticated play; and have higher IQ scores. Now, what parent doesn’t want that?

    Carry this card deck anywhere and you can have a wide selection to choose from, along with stage-by-stage guidance so they’ll know which signs to teach first and which to add as they and their baby become progressively more skilled and comfortable with signing.

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  • BSL Everyday Signs.Educational book, contains everyday signs.

    Learn the everyday British signs with this easy book.

    This stunning book contains:

    BSL handshapes,

    The everyday signs: hello, goodbye, thank you,

    Telling the time,

    She/he pronouns,

    I, have, my and more.

    Get the perfect gift for your loved ones!

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  • Britain’s Royal Heritage: An A to Z of the Monarchy

    This book is more than a biography of kings and queens; it is an encyclopaedic work on every aspect of monarchy in Britain from semi-legendary times to the present day. Arranged in an A-Z format, it includes mini biographies on each of the forty-two kings and queens who have ruled since the Norman Conquest, details of the royal lines in Scotland before the Act of Union, the background to the royal houses of Britain and the consorts – largely foreign – who have married into the monarchy. Royal scandals, wars, ceremonies, households, tombs and insignia make fascinating reading, and this book is the ideal reference work for all those who want to know more about individual monarchs and the impressive legacy of myths, traditions, beliefs and practices that have grown up around the institution of the monarchy.

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  • Letts 2024 Royal Tablet Weekly Diary – A5

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    • 2024 wall calendar
    • Week to view
    • 6-month forward calendar
    • Wiro bound with hanging hook
    • English language
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  • The Complete Royal Air Force DAA (Defence Aptitude Assessment) Study Guide: With 140+ Official Style Practice Questions & Answers – Pass the RAF or Royal Navy DAA & Get Your…

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    What the successful DAA students who score highly first-time know, that maybe you don’t?

    Are you keen to get into your desired Royal Air Force (RAF) or Royal Navy (RN) branch as soon as possible?

    In order to land your dream job, serve the country, earn & save money, and begin the adventure of a lifetime?

    We want to make that dream come true for you…

    Yet sadly, you are directly competing against your fellow recruits in the exam – and you should aim to get into the top percentile of test takers, to ensure you get into the job role of your choice.

    It’s not an easy assessment, but we’ve learned that low DAA scores are mostly down to a lack of preparation and a lack of understanding of the examined content.

    We’ve provided all the up-to-date information you must know, as well as 140+ comprehensive practice questions and answers – to ensure you go into your Defence Aptitude Assessment feeling confident. Students who use our book increase their chances of passing first-time will by more than 80 percent.

    Here’s exactly what you’ll be getting inside this study guide:

    • Up-to-date content written by former military recruiters, for future RAF/RN personnel.
    • Detailed chapters on all 6 aspects (Work Rate, Numerical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Electrical & Mechanical Comprehension) and more!
    • Over 140 hand-curated & never-seen-before practice questions that mirror the difficulty of the official assessment.
    • Answers are given at the back of the book, so there’s no chance of you (or your child) cheating.
    • Key information on how and where to take your DAA.
    • Valuable tips for mastering each individual section
    • Details on scoring, results & retakes…
    • And so much more!

    So, no matter whether you need practice and guidance with Work Rate or Numerical Reasoning – our highly-anticipated study guide will help you pass the Defense Aptitude Assessment faster and with real confidence – on your next attempt. So, if you want to pass your exam first time…

    Scroll up and click “Add to Basket” now!

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  • Royal Mysteries of the Stuart and Georgian Periods

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    Both interesting and disturbing, learn all about the alleged attempt to murder James I and VI before the became King of England, the plots at court involving ‘poisoned tarts’, to the marriage court scandal of George III.

    ‘There is nothing new under the sun’, a phrase ascribed originally to King Solomon, applies to the present book, with echoes of ‘modern’ themes exposing royal scandal, sex, corruption, political absolutism – attempted – religious controversy, danger of mass-terrorism, murder and ‘suspicious’ deaths, ‘fake news’ and international threat from superpowers. And all focusing on inside stories which today would be ‘investigative journalism’ with huge popular media interest. This is history for both specialists and, especially, for general readers, given media interest, including TV and film coverage in ‘exciting’ popular history, as set out by the author.

    The earlier ‘Royal Mysteries’ in the series were full of tragedy, suffering, pathos, heroism and romance, but the present set are equally interesting and disturbing and revisionist. These include the alleged attempt to murder James I and VI before the became King of England; the scandal at court involving ‘poisoned tarts’, James’ ‘toy-boy’, and a subsequent murder trial. And the following questions and mysteries: did Charles II really promise to convert to Catholicism to please Louis XIV; did Charles marry his mistress Lucy Walter, mother of rebel Duke of Monmouth; was James II and VII an enlightened religious reformer or trying to convert England to Catholicism – the religion of European superpowers; did George I ‘disappear’ (a ‘hit’ in modern terms) his divorced wife’s lover before ascending the English throne; did the unpopular Duke of Cumberland murder his gay lover; did the hugely admired ‘respectable’ George III, devoted husband and father, marry a middle-class Quaker woman?

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  • The Royal Guard, The Antihero

    I continued to guard the royals who didn’t exist, but after committing the crime of the century and changing history forever, life didn’t get any less complicated. I just wanted to be the hero, but it was never easy. I realised that, once I was pleading for my own survival at the top of a volcano.There was a huge life changing event ahead for the secret members of The Royal Family, but not before I satisfied my own royal obsession with an evening that will blow your mind. I kept Queen Elizabeth’s secrets, but being part of a royal conspiracy, hiding the walking dead, was having its toll on my own life. I never thought that I would actually be kidnapping a member of The Royal Family, until I was.

    Based on true events.

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  • A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Edition: 1926-2022 The Life and Reign of Her Majesty (Fox Chapel Publishing) Articles, Stunning Photos, Family Tree, Timelines,…

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    The most complete collection of in-depth content regarding Queen Elizabeth II.

    • A commemorative keepsake and tribute to the childhood, life, royal family, and reign of Queen Elizabeth II
    • Fascinating articles detailing historical events, major milestones, the royal family tree and timeline, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, her legacy, the modern monarchy, and more
    • Never-before-seen photographs, stunning illustrations, timelines, family trees, and other insightful visuals
    • Profiles of George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Prince Philip, and other members of the royal family and line of succession

    With these pages, we remember a queen who devoted herself to her country and the people within it.

    In 1926, a princess was born in Mayfair, London. Named Elizabeth after her mother, she was third in line to the throne, but expected to be pushed further down the line of succession when her uncle had his own children. From the meeting and wedding of her parents in 1923 to her birth in 1926 and details of her childhood, upbringing, and education, read about the young princess who was originally third in line to the throne.

    Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952 at 25 years old after the death of her adored father. This tribute carefully details the monumental events that followed, including her coronation that took 18 months to plan, the birth of the Commonwealth, her influential role as one of the most experienced heads of state in the world, pivotal moments such as her iconic state visit to China in 1986 that improved relations between the two countries, and more.

    In this touching tribute to one of Britain’s most loved monarchs, we explore the woman who has ruled over generations, her legacy, the history of her royal family, and more, with expertly written articles by the most knowledgeable historians and royal family experts, including Scott Reeves, June Woolerton, Jon Wright, and others.

    A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Edition is the ultimate, jam-packed resource for history lovers and admirers of Queen Elizabeth II.

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  • ROYAL NAVY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: Sample interview questions and tips for the Royal Navy Officer and Rating interviews: How to Pass the Royal Navy Interview: 1 (How2Become)

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    Royal Navy Interview Questions is a comprehensive guide that will teach aspiring candidates how to pass both the Royal Navy Officer Admiralty Interview Board interview and also the Royal Navy Rating interview. More recently, The Royal Navy changed the interview process to include a number of new assessable competencies, including resilience, teamworking, problem solving, planning and organisation, learning and developing and communication skills. This excellent guide has been created by a former serving Royal Navy engineer and contains tips and advice on preparing for the interview, along with sample questions and a number of answers to help you prepare effectively.

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  • Gold on Blue: A life in the Royal Marines Band Service

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    This is the story of a fourteen-year-old boy who joined the Royal Naval School of Music at its wartime camp at Burford in Oxfordshire in the late 1940s. He rose through the ranks to spend 6 ½ years as the professional head of the Royal Marines Band Service, retiring shortly before 11 colleagues were killed at Deal by IRA terrorists.

    It is the story of a life in music. Of voyages in HMS Sheffield, HMS Hermes, the QE2 and theRoyal Yacht Britannia. A life of duty, honour, ceremony and tradition that includes Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, the 1966 World Cup Final and the honeymoon cruise of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales.

    This is not a story of one triumph after another. It is the story of someone who, occasionally, was in the right place at the right time. Someone who saw opportunities and embraced them.

    Someone who, if he was given the chance, would do it all again.

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  • My Dance Journal

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    My Dance Journal is not just a book you read. It’s a creative space for all dance mad kids to write in, draw in, doodle all over, plan, choreograph … the list is endless! Soon it will be your own little catalogue of everything to do with dance. A space where you can record your ideas, share your thoughts, work on yourself and fill with passion. We’ve even included a food diary to ensure you’re eating properly; good hearty nutritious meals that give you the energy to dance! Soon it’ll be a handmade map that can guide you back to your happiest self, back to your sweet spot in life; something that you love… DANCE!

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  • Dance To The Music Of Time Volume 3

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    Volume 3 contains novels seven to nine of the Dance To The Music Of Time sequence.

    Anthony Powell’s brilliant twelve-novel sequence chronicles the lives of over three hundred characters, and is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England. It is unrivalled for its scope, its humour and the enormous pleasure it has given to generations.

    In this volume, containing books seven to nine of the sequence, Powell follows Nicholas Jenkins and a host of familar and newer characters through the strains, absurdities and preoccupations of England at war.

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  • Dance Anatomy (Sports Anatomy)

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    This title features over 200 full colour illustrations of 82 of the most effective dance, movement and performance exercises. Now you can see what it takes to be a stronger, more elegant dancer. It is powerful, expressive and compelling. “Dance Anatomy” depicts the relationship between muscle development and aesthetic movements as never seen before. You can learn how to modify exercises to target specific areas enhancing flexibility and reducing muscle tension. You can put it all together by personalising programmes based on your dance style, level of expertise and individual needs. Step-by-step instructions ensure that whatever your dance needs, “Dance Anatomy” is the perfect partner for you!

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  • The Devils’ Dance

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    On New Years’ Eve 1938, the writer Abdulla Qodiriy is taken from his home by the Soviet secret police and thrown into a Tashkent prison. There, to distract himself from the physical and psychological torment of beatings and mindless interrogations, he attempts to mentally reconstruct the novel he was writing at the time of his arrest based on the tragic life of the Uzbek poet-queen Oyhon, married to three khans in succession, and living as Abdulla now does, with the threat of execution hanging over her. As he gets to know his cellmates, Abdulla discovers that the Great Game of Oyhon’s time, when English and Russian spies infiltrated the courts of Central Asia, has echoes in the 1930s present, but as his identification with his protagonist increases and past and present overlap it seems that Abdulla’s inability to tell fact from fiction will be his undoing.

    The Devils’ Dance brings to life the extraordinary culture of 19th century Turkestan, a world of lavish poetry recitals, brutal polo matches, and a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse Islam rarely described in western literature. Hamid Ismailov’s virtuosic prose recreates this multilingual milieu in a digressive, intricately structured novel, dense with allusion, studded with quotes and sayings, and threaded through with modern and classical poetry.

    With this poignant, loving resurrection of both a culture and a literary canon brutally suppressed by a dictatorship which continues today, Ismailov demonstrates yet again his masterful marriage of contemporary international fiction and the Central Asian literary traditions, and his deserved position in the pantheon of both.

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  • The World War 2 for Young Readers: The Greatest Battles and Most Heroic Events of the Second World War (War History for Kids)

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    Finally a World War II book written for young readers in mind!

    It’s time to learn about one of the most important events in history and defend democracy and freedom!

    Gathered inside are 16 stories about WWII. From the sandy beaches of Normandy and Okinawa to the ruined cities of Berlin and Hiroshima, discover why the world fell into a massive conflict that forever changed the world. Understand why Americans today proudly call them the Greatest Generation.

    Consult with President Franklin Roosevelt as he watched Nazi Germany march relentlessly across Europe and Imperial Japan push through the Pacific. Plan the Allied strategy with General Dwight Eisenhower and Admiral Chester Nimitz. Land on the beaches of Tarawa and Anzio along with American troops. Huddle in frozen foxholes with the defenders of Bastogne. And liberate the concentration camps that sent millions under Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime to their deaths.

    By peeling back the pages of this book, you’ll discover answers for:

    • Why did Imperial Japan attack the US fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii?
    • How did WWII spark the modern civil rights movement for racial equality?
    • Why did WWII lead to the invention of duct tape and synthetic rubber?
    • What caused the US to decide to drop two nuclear bombs on Japan?
    • Why were so many American women nicknamed “Rosie” during WWII?

    And so much more!

    The war fought so long ago may seem distant, but the legacy of the conflict continues to shape our lives. Memories of WWII influence diplomacy and global tensions today – from Ukraine to Taiwan.

    And the international institutions born out of WWII, such as the United Nations and World Bank, remain vital in maintaining political and economic stability around the world.

    Curl up with this book and journey back to when the Allies stormed through machine gun fire and artillery shells in order to build our world today.

    It’s time to answer their call and join them in their struggle!

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  • The Vietnam War: An Intimate History

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    **The New York Times Bestseller**
    **The book of the landmark documentary, The Vietnam War, by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick**

    The definitive work on the Vietnam War, the conflict that came to define a generation, told from all sides by those who were there.

    More than forty years after the Vietnam War ended, its legacy continues to fascinate, horrify and inform us. As the first war to be fought in front of TV cameras and beamed around the world, it has been immortalised on film and on the page, and forever changed the way we think about war.

    Drawing on hundreds of brand new interviews, Ken Burns and Geoffrey C. Ward have created the definitive work on Vietnam. It is the first book to show us the war from every perspective: from idealistic US Marines and the families they left behind to the Vietnamese civilians, both North and South, whose homeland was changed for ever; politicians, POWs and anti-war protesters; and the photographers and journalists who risked their lives to tell the truth. The book sends us into the grit and chaos of combat, while also expertly outlining the complex chain of political events that led America to Vietnam.

    Beautifully written, this essential work tells the full story without taking sides and reminds us that there is no single truth in war. It is set to redefine our understanding of a brutal conflict, to launch provocative new debates and to shed fresh light on the price paid in ‘blood and bone’ by Vietnamese and Americans alike.

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  • The Armchair General World War One: Can You Win The Great War? (The Armchair General, 2)

    ‘The Armchair General team has done it again. An absorbing read for Christmas.’
    Peter Caddick-Adams

    ‘Brilliant and immersive.’
    Harry Sidebottom

    The second book in the Armchair General series, where YOU choose the fate of the First World War

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    HISTORY IS WRITTEN BY THE VICTORS. WILL IT BE YOU?

    TAKE THE HOTSEAT
    Assume the role of real historic decision-makers: general, leaders, soldiers and intelligence officers of the Allied Forces during World War I.

    EXAMINE THE INTELLIGENCE
    Explore eight key moments from the First World War, using real contemporaneous intelligence: including the July Crisis, the Battle of the Somme, and the Russian Revolution.

    CONSIDER THE SCENARIO & MAKE YOUR DECISION
    From battlefields to the Royal Courts, each tactical and strategic decision you make leads to a different outcome.

    Will you follow the path of the past – or shape a new history…?
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    PRAISE FOR THE ARMCHAIR GENERAL SERIES

    ‘An original and exciting approach…The Armchair General adds enormously to our understanding of the conflicts’ JAMES HOLLAND

    ‘A reminder that history is a never ending now, a relentless and endless present that comes without the luxury of hindsight’ AL MURRAY

    ‘Wonderfully original…putting readers at the heart of the decision-making process and allowing them, literally, to change the course of history. This is counterfactual history at its very best’ SAUL DAVID

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  • Daring Deeds – World War I Short Stories for Kids: Family-Friendly Stories About Faith, Bravery, Forgiveness & Love for 8-14 Year Olds

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    Is your child obsessed with all things World War I?

    Does he or she keep wanting to know more and more about ‘The Great War?’

    Or maybe they are just always hungry for knowledge and obscure facts..

    Have you been wanting to give them the perfect book to read?

    Our big book of short stories has:

    – 20 never-before-read short stories from WW1

    – Stories of Faith in God, forgiveness, bravery, kindness & other important morals

    – Unknown stories (that you’ve likely never heard of before!)

    – Stories from all parts of Europe and as far as Asia!

    – Written by an experienced history-loving author

    – Beautifully hand-illustrated book cover by our designer, Evangelina

    NOTE: These stories don’t contain gruesome events, excessive violence or killing – so they’re perfect for young readers

    So, if your little one can’t get enough of WWI, this book is perfect for them to not only discover some new history – but they’ll also learn the important morals of kindness, generosity, bravery, doing the right thing, and more!

    Scroll up & click “Add to Cart” to satisfy their WWI hunger now!

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  • Battles Map by Map (DK History Map by Map)

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    Explore the world’s most famous battles by their geography as you uncover the most ancient, medieval and modern combats in history.

    If you’re interested in finding out more about the biggest battles fought throughout the ages, then this war book is perfect for you. Battles Map by Map puts you in the seat of famous generals and commanders such as Rameses II, Napoleon, and Alexander the Great who expertly planned their attacks by studying the plains on which they would take place. So what are you waiting for? Journey back in time to learn more about wars such as the Battle of Alesia, Napoleonic Wars, and World War II and follow the geography of these epic battles in this brilliant book on the history of the world.

    Journey into past like never before as you explore:

    – 80 easy-to-follow maps showcasing the most famous battles in history
    – Timelines that showcase battles in chronological order, ideal for visual learners
    – Informative easy-to-read text explains the events of the battles
    – Features provide additional contextual information on key technologies, leaders, armies, and more

    Bursting with striking illustrations and full of fascinating detail, this history book is the ultimate gift for map lovers, military history enthusiasts, and armchair generals everywhere. Battles Map by Map takes you right to the heart of the action, where you can discover the profiles of famous commanders and military leaders and reveal the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations. Additionally, historic maps, paintings, photographs, and objects take you to the heart of the action whereby the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations is revealed.

    Broadcasting journalist and historian, Peter Snow, provides a foreword for this marvellous history book for adults. From ancient to modern battles, he provides context for the world’s most famous wars, both won and lost. See for yourself how tactics, technology, vision, and luck have all played a part in the outcome of wars throughout history.

    At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.

    So why stop there? The Map by Map series includes other titles such as History of the World Map by Map and World War II Map by Map, each detailing historical events and placing them in the context of geography. DK’s luxurious Map by Map books are fantastic history gifts, packed with fascinating facts, high-quality photography, and detailed profiles and descriptions of people and events.

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  • The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism

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    The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism uncovers the role that footballers and fans have played in the fight against fascism and the far right. Follow the path of football activism from the turbulent 1920s to the culture wars of the 21st century. What role did footballers play in World War Two? How did a Portuguese Cup Final help bring down Western Europe’s longest-running dictatorship? What impact did the football community have in bringing the atrocities of Latin America’s cruellest dictators to global attention? Football historian and author Chris Lee shines a spotlight on the roles of players, fans, coaches and officials in the fight against the dictatorships of Mussolini, Hitler, Franco, Salazar and authoritarian states in Latin America, bringing us an intriguing cast of rebels, partisans, spies and activists. Featuring interviews with leading authors and academics, fans and progressive football clubs, The Defiant shows that football and politics cannot be separated and asks what the future holds.

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  • My Revision Notes: OCR AS/A-level History: The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995

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    Exam board: OCR
    Level: A-level
    Subject: History
    First teaching: September 2015
    First exams: Summer 2016

    Target success in OCR AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.

    – Enables students to plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner

    – Consolidates knowledge with clear and focused content coverage, organised into easy-to-revise chunks

    – Encourages active revision by closely combining historical content with related activities

    – Helps students build, practise and enhance their exam skills as they progress through activities set at three different levels

    – Improves exam technique through exam-style questions with sample answers and commentary from expert authors and teachers

    – Boosts historical knowledge with a useful glossary and timeline

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  • A Teenager’s War: The true story of an 18 year old lad from Huddersfield fighting during WW2 in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany with the 5th … the Liberation of Europe…

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    This book is a tribute to my Uncle Jim, Private James Watson 14428202 5th Black Watch, 51st Highland Division. All the stories are true as they are based on War Records, Soldiers Diaries, conversations with Veterans of 51st Highland Division and family and friends. You can learn more about the Black Watch at www.theblackwatch.co.uk. The Black Watch Museum is housed in the dramatic and historic Balhousie Castle. The Castle is set in its own beautiful gardens and grounds. A visit to this ancestral home of The Black Watch brings this glorious Regiment’s past vibrantly to life.

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  • The Hundred Years War: 1337–1453 (Essential Histories)

    An illustrated overview of the Hundred Years War, the longest-running and the most significant conflict in western Europe in the later Middle Ages.

    There can be no doubt that military conflict between France and England dominated European history in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Hundred Years War is of considerable interest both because of its duration and the number of theatres in which it was fought.

    Drawing on the latest research for this new edition, Hundred Years War expert Professor Anne Curry examines how the war can reveal much about the changing nature of warfare: the rise of infantry and the demise of the knight; the impact of increased use of gunpowder and the effect of the war on generations of people.

    Updated and revised for the new edition, with full-colour maps and 50 new images, this illustrated introduction provides an important reference resource for the academic or student reader as well as those with a general interest in late medieval warfare.

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  • The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40

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    On 30 November 1939, Soviet bombers unloaded their bombs on Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Stalin’s ultimatum, demanding the cession of huge tracts of territory as a buffer zone against Nazi Germany, had been rejected by the Finnish government, and now a small Baltic republic was at war with the giant Soviet military machine. But this forgotten war, fought under brutal, sub-arctic conditions, often with great heroism on both sides, proved one of the most astonishing in military history. Using guerrilla fighters on skis, even reindeer to haul supplies on sleds, heroic single-handed attacks on tanks, and with unfathomable endurance and the charismatic leadership of one of the 20th century’s true military geniuses, Finland not only kept at bay but won an epic, if short-lived, victory over the hapless Russian conscripts. Its surreal engagements included the legendary “Sausage Battle”, when starving Soviet troops who had over-run a Finnish encampment couldn’t resist the cauldrons of hot sausage soup left behind by their opponents – and were ambushed as they stopped to sup. Although by sheer attritional weight of numbers Stalin eventually prevailed over the Finns, their pointed resistance enabled their country to remain free, even as other countries fell one by one.

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