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Numbers: B2+ (Collins Academic Skills)
Numbers: B2+ (Collins Academic Skills)
Louis Rogers,Dawn Willoughby
¥103.10
Statistics and data for the non-specialist *The Collins Academic Skills Series - winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.* At university you may be expected to analyse complex data and present your findings, whatever your area of study. Collins Academic Skills Series: Numbers gives you the skills you need to make sense of data and numbers and the confidence to use them effectively in your work. Learn how to ? interpret statistics and data ? conduct surveys ? evaluate and question results ? present numerical information clearly Collins Academic Skills Series: Numbers will help you to make the most of your time at university. ? Clear information and practical exercises ? Information on academic expectations – understand the requirements of studying at university ? Helpful tips and summaries ? Answer key and glossary Numbers is part of a new six-book series to help international students achieve academic success at college or university. It is designed to support students who are studying, or preparing to study, at an English-speaking institution. Suitable for students whose level of English is Upper Intermediate / CEF level B2 / IELTS 5.5 and higher. Other titles in the Collins Academic Skills Series: Group Work ? Lectures ? Presenting ? Writing ? Research
Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of Genealogy
Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of Genealogy
Nick Barratt
¥184.23
(This edition does not include illustrations.) Covering all access levels, from the new beginner to the more experienced researcher, the Encyclopedia of Genealogy is a comprehensive master class in solving the mysteries of your personal heritage. Beginning with advice on the very first steps, before providing a detailed explanation of the range of sources you will encounter when trying to flesh out your ancestor's lives. The Encyclopedia is divided into sections, each a fascinating standalone reference article so that you can easily pick and mix the relevant information according to the route your journey through your family history takes you. The Encyclopedia of Genealogy guides you through: ? Getting started, including research planning, sources, how to construct a family tree and working online ? Going further, combining historical context (from military history to migration and family secrets) with practical advice on sources ? Troubleshooting the most common problems such as common surnames and missing ancestors ? Surname databases ? Use of DNA such as DNA profiling services ? Organisational tools such as designing a website and information about software and community projects. Everything you need to bring alive your family tree.
Collins Tracing Your Family History
Collins Tracing Your Family History
Anthony Adolph
¥147.35
The new, fully-updated edition of Collins Tracing Your Family History is the definitive handbook for anyone interested in tracing their family’s past. Firmly practical in its approach, yet entertaining in its style, this reference guide is the indispensable companion for all who are seeking a reliable, one-source volume to use while tracking down their family origins. New and up-to-date content helps you make the most of your resources - such as how best to utilise the internet, and informs you about the most recent records released which could be vital to your search for your ancestry. The book gives comprehensive guidance on the full variety of governmental, religious and more obscure records available to the family history sleuth. The guide also contains highly useful advice on how to expand and reinvigorate a search when the trial runs cold – as it inevitably will. Author Anthony Adolph balances detailed instruction and guidance with humorous anecdotes and illuminating history lessons, ensuring an informative and entertaining read.
GAA Quiz Book 2: Another 2,000 Gaelic Football and Hurling Questions
GAA Quiz Book 2: Another 2,000 Gaelic Football and Hurling Questions
Christy O’Connor
¥63.77
Another 2,000 Gaelic football and hurling questions to test your knowledge of Ireland's best-loved sports. Think you know everything there is to know about Gaelic football and hurling? Think again! The GAA Quiz Book 2 is packed with a further 2000 of the most brain-teasing Gaelic football and hurling questions ever. With 200 ready-to-ask quizzes ranging from the very easy to the very hard, there's something to challenge every Irish sports fan. All aspects of both games will be covered including who won and lost, what records have been set, historic moments, players, teams, awards, significant rulings, competition changes and much more. Prepare for pub quiz success or impress your friends time and time again with your in-depth sports knowledge with the most up-to-date, comprehensive, fascinating on Gaelic sports quiz book around.
Beside the Sea (Read aloud by Emilia Fox) (Melrose and Croc)
Beside the Sea (Read aloud by Emilia Fox) (Melrose and Croc)
Emma Chichester Clark,Emilia Fox
¥51.50
Emma studied art at the Royal College of Art . She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to children’s books.
Bing: Bed Time
Bing: Bed Time
Ted Dewan
¥51.50
The second in an exciting new relaunch of Ted Dewan’s Bing books – resized and beautifully produced for the next generation of toddlers – paving the way for Bing’s TV debut in 2014. Ted Dewan has created a series that focuses on the dynamic between toddler and parent, and that speaks to them both equally. With short, repetitive texts, bold, bright artwork and appealing characters, Bing offers both parent and child an enjoyable reading experience and a simple, reassuring guiding principle – that, whatever happens, it’s just a Bing thing, a normal occurrence, and nothing to get upset about. It’s time for Bing Bunny to brush his teeth, have a bath and cuddle up with his companion, Flop. But, oh no, where IS Flop? Share the ups and downs of everyday life in this playful pre-school series from award-winning picture book creator Ted Dewan.
Father Christmas Heard a Parp
Father Christmas Heard a Parp
Olaf Falafel
¥51.50
Picture book sensation and stand-up comedian Olaf Falafel burst onto the scene in 2017 when he posted a call-out to publish his his hilarious debut, Old Macdonald Heard a Parp, on Twitter. Olaf lives and works in London with his wife and two children, who are his biggest fans.
The Frank Show (Read aloud by Stephen Mangan)
The Frank Show (Read aloud by Stephen Mangan)
David Mackintosh,Stephen Mangan
¥51.50
David Mackintosh was born in Belfast and grew up in Australia. He is a graphic designer, art director and illustrator. His innovative book designs have won him numerous awards in Britain and internationally, and has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in children’s publishing.He lives in noisy London, plays the guitar and his favourite flavour is coconut and if they don't have that, pistachio.
Monkey’s Sandwich (Read Aloud)
Monkey’s Sandwich (Read Aloud)
Michelle Robinson
¥44.24
Michelle Robinson grew up in Gloucestershire. She worked as a copywriter for radio and TV adverts before becoming a full-time children’s author. She lives in Frome, Somerset. Emily Fox gained a first class degree in Illustration and was awarded 'Highly Commended' in the Macmillan Children's Book competition in 2012. Elephant's Pyjamas is her first picture book.
The First Hippo on the Moon
The First Hippo on the Moon
David Walliams
¥51.50
David Walliams – comedian, actor and author – continues to take the children’s literary world by storm. His tenth novel, BAD DAD, was an immediate number one, following the triumph of THE MIDNIGHT GANG, the biggest-selling children’s book of 2016. WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN 2, which published in early 2017, spent four weeks at industry number one and eight weeks at the top of the children’s chart. They have achieved unprecedented critical acclaim – and RATBURGER, DEMON DENTIST and AWFUL AUNTIE have all won the National Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year. David’s books have now exceeded 100 non-consecutive weeks in the children’s number-one spot, and have been translated into 50 languages, selling more than 22 million copies worldwide. Born in London, Tony Ross went to art school in Liverpool. His cartoons have appeared in famous publications the world over. His first book, HUGO AND THE WICKED WINTER, was published in 1972. Tony has since written over 100 books and illustrated over 2000! His creations Towser and The Little Princess have been turned into TV series. David and Tony have worked on six bestselling picture books together, as well as eight of David’s phenomenally successful children’s novels – BILLIONAIRE BOY, GANGSTA GRANNY, RATBURGER, DEMON DENTIST, AWFUL AUNTIE, GRANDPA'S GREAT ESCAPE, THE MIDNIGHT GANG and BAD DAD. David and Tony also collaborated on the 2017 World Book Day title, BLOB, and the two blockbuster short story collections, THE WORLD'S WORST CHILDREN and THE WORLD'S WORST CHILDREN 2.
What Shall We Do, Blue Kangaroo? (Read Aloud)
What Shall We Do, Blue Kangaroo? (Read Aloud)
Emma Chichester Clark
¥51.50
Emma studied art at the Royal College of Art . She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to children’s books.
Movie Storybook (The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug)
Movie Storybook (The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug)
Anonymous
¥44.24
Movie Storybook (The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug)
Tobias and the Super Spooky Ghost Book (Read Aloud)
Tobias and the Super Spooky Ghost Book (Read Aloud)
Tom Percival
¥44.24
Tom Percival studied Graphic Design in South Wales. His illustration career has seen him design Halloween merchandise for a major supermarket, create the character ‘Hector’ for an Aardman-animated road safety campaign and produce cover art for a number of successful children’s fiction series, including ‘Skulduggery Pleasant’. He lives in Bristol with his girlfriend, their baby son and next door’s cat.
Paddington at St Paul’s
Paddington at St Paul’s
Michael Bond
¥53.76
Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. He served in the Royal Air Force and the British Army before working as a cameraman for BBC TV for 19 years. In 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to children’s literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997.
Lulu and the Treasure Hunt (Read Aloud) (Wagtail Town)
Lulu and the Treasure Hunt (Read Aloud) (Wagtail Town)
Emma Chichester Clark
¥51.50
Emma Chichester Clark studied at the Royal College of Art . She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to children’s books.
Beauty and the Beast (Read aloud by Michael Morpurgo)
Beauty and the Beast (Read aloud by Michael Morpurgo)
Michael Morpurgo
¥51.50
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children, and has sold more than 35 million books around the world. He has written more than 150 novels and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, while several of his books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the global theatrical phenomenon War Horse. Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005, and founded the charity Farms for City Children with his wife, Clare. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity. Loretta Schauer has always had a passion for drawing and creativity, and honed her illustration skills through evening classes. In addition to her illustration, she works for Heath Hands, a charity dedicated to conservation and horticulture. Loretta lives in Highgate, North London with her husband Peter and their hamster, Eduardo. Beauty and the Beast is Loretta’s first picture book.
When I’m a Mummy Like You!
When I’m a Mummy Like You!
David O’Connell
¥51.50
David O’Connell is a writer and illustrator living in London, UK. His favourite things to draw are monsters, naughty children (another type of monster), batty old ladies and evil cats! Francesca Gambatesa is an Italian illustrator and animator based in London. She is currently enjoying the English favourites of Pimms and bunting, and illustrating her very first picture books!
Toot and Pop
Toot and Pop
Sebastien Braun
¥51.50
Sebastien Braun is a young artist from Alsace, who studied Fine Arts in Strasbourg. He has produced numerous paintings for advertising and loves making toys. Sebastien lives in Gloucestershire with his wife and two sons.
All Aboard the Toilet Train!: A Noisy Bing Book (Bing)
All Aboard the Toilet Train!: A Noisy Bing Book (Bing)
Anonymous
¥51.50
All Aboard the Toilet Train!: A Noisy Bing Book (Bing)
Old MacDonald Heard a Parp
Old MacDonald Heard a Parp
Olaf Falafel
¥51.50
Picture book sensation and stand-up comedian Olaf Falafel burst onto the scene in 2017 when he posted a call-out to publish his his hilarious debut, Old Macdonald Heard a Parp, on Twitter. Olaf lives and works in London with his wife and two children, who are his biggest fans.
The Octonauts and The Growing Goldfish
The Octonauts and The Growing Goldfish
Meomi
¥51.50
Meomi is Vicki (Vancouver, Canada) and Michael Murphy (Los Angeles, USA). Meomi’s characters have appeared on clothing, toys, merchandise and magazines worldwide. They are the designers of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic mascots and create art and animation for numerous international clients. Meomi likes giant sea snails, ukuleles, afternoon tea and mud puppies.Visit them at www.meomi.com