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100 Party Games for Children
100 Party Games for Children
Quick, P S
¥19.52
Party games have been played and enjoyed by children for years. This book contains some favourites that have been played for centuries as well as some with modern twists and ideas of how to adapt games for a variety of ages and interests. There are also new games that are linked to modern times. Some games are more suitable for outdoor areas rather than a confined indoor space but most can just be adapted slightly to suit the venue. There are also a variety of games such as quiet games, active games, treasure hunts, team games, balloon games and a selection of others.The games include both competitive and non competitive games. Most people today recommend that the majority of games are non competitive so that children do not become disappointed or upset. Team games can encourage children to work together and support each other if a child is challenged and not coping with the activity. Although a winner might be declared it is usually a good idea to have a small prize for everyone. Awarding points for games is one way of avoiding constantly giving out small presents. Points can be collated and then everyone given a party bag when it is time to go home so that no one leaves empty handed. It could also be agreed at the beginning of a party that prizes can be shared such as a box of small treats as a prize for a treasure hunt.
Customs of Old England
Customs of Old England
Snell, F. J.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at old English customs and traditions established in the Middle Ages. Looks at every area of life and government: ecclesiastical, academic, judicial, urban, rural and domestic.
David Crockett
David Crockett
Abbott, John S. C.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the life and adventures of the famous American folk hero David 'Davy' Crockett.
Operation Stay in England
Operation Stay in England
Mignon, Margaret
¥19.52
Ten-year-old Billy Baxter runs into unexpected trouble as he attempts to stop his father from being deployed to Afghanistan. His mischievous antics are thwarted on every side as he carries out one unconvincing scheme after another in an endeavour to keep his father safely at home in England. But why does the Prime Minister want to speak with Billy? Has he gone too far? Operation Stay in England is a funny yet sometimes heart breaking story of boy who has grown up with the televised images of the War on Terror, and is then faced with the reality of his father's tour of duty.
Wives and Daughters - AUK Classics
Wives and Daughters - AUK Classics
Gaskell, Elizabeth
¥19.52
The last novel of Elizabeth Gaskell, who also wrote Cranford. This book was not quite completed when the author died, leaving the editor, Frederick Greenwood, to complete the final section.
With Wolfe in Canada
With Wolfe in Canada
Henty, G. A.
¥19.52
This book tells the story of James Walsham, who left England as a young man in 1755 and finds himself in the French and Indian War.From the author:In the present volume I have endeavoured to give the details of the principal events in a struggle whose importance can hardly be overrated. At its commencement the English occupied a mere patch of land on the eastern seaboard of America, hemmed in on all sides by the French, who occupied not only Canada in the north and Louisiana in the south, but possessed a chain of posts connecting them, so cutting off the English from all access to the vast countries of the west. On the issues of that struggle depended not only the destiny of Canada, but of the whole of North America and, to a large extent, that of the two mother countries. When the contest began, the chances of France becoming the great colonizing empire of the world were as good as those of England. Not only did she hold far larger territories in America than did England, but she had rich colonies in the West Indies, where the flag of England was at that time hardly represented, and her prospects in India were better than our own. At that time, too, she disputed with us on equal terms the empire of the sea.The loss of her North American provinces turned the scale. With the monopoly of such a market, the commerce of England increased enormously, and with her commerce her wealth and power of extension, while the power of France was proportionately crippled. It is true that, in time, the North American colonies, with the exception of Canada, broke away from their connection with the old country; but they still remained English, still continued to be the best market for our goods and manufactures. Never was the short-sightedness of human beings shown more distinctly, than when France wasted her strength and treasure in a sterile contest on the continent of Europe, and permitted, with scarce an effort, her North American colonies to be torn from her. All the historical details of the war have been drawn from the excellent work entitled Montcalm and Wolfe, by Mr. Francis Parkman, and from the detailed history of the Louisbourg and Quebec expeditions, by Major Knox, who served under Generals Amherst and Wolfe.
Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands
Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands
Seacole, Mary Jane
¥19.52
The autobiography of Mary Jane Seacole, a Jamaican nurse who travelled great distances in order to heal the sick and wounded during the Crimean War.This was the first autobiography to be written by a black woman in Britain.
Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Baum, L. Frank
¥19.52
L. Frank Baum's classic tale has been enjoyed by children around the world for over a century.Now you can follow Dorothy as she is whisked away from her home in Kansas to land in the strange Land of Oz.This was the first in a long series of books about Oz, written by several authors over the years, which still continues today!
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Montgomery, L. M.
¥19.52
The first of a series of Montgomery's novels written about Anne Shirley.The story is about Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert who are siblings and live on Prince Edward Island. They wanted to adopt a boy to help on the farm but ended up with Anne.After a precocious start she settles down and shines in her studies, the book follows her adventures and has a melancholy twist at the end.
St George's Cross
St George's Cross
Keene, H. G.
¥19.52
A fantastic 'episode of Channel Island history' written by Guernsey based author H. G. Keene.
Star Trek
Star Trek
Dugdale, Mike
¥19.52
The Star Trek:Enterprise Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering all facets of the TV series! As a fun family game it will separate the Archer's from the Xindi, the T'Pol's from the Klingons, and is a fantastic way to enjoy Enterprise even more.
Star Trek Movie Quiz Book
Star Trek Movie Quiz Book
Dugdale, Mike
¥19.52
The Star Trek Movie Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering eery film from the Classic era, the Next Generation and the J .J. Abrams reboot! As a fun family game it will separate the Kirk's from the Khan's, the Picard's from the Borg, and is a fantastic way to enjoy Trek even more.
Blame It On The Bossa Nova
Blame It On The Bossa Nova
Brodie, James
¥19.52
-"e;Hello Alex. How nice to see you again."e; He pressed the end of the barrel to my forehead. "e;... It's loaded. I do hope we don't slip on any ice, or you don't make a sudden movement."e;"e;He's mad,"e; said the bloke on my left. "e;... A looney."e;I was suddenly sweating with fear at the sight of his maniacal face and the sensation of metal touching my face. How easy it is to die, I thought... stupidly, accidentally... how unimportant to them, how very important to me. I would be slumped in the back reposing into infinity and they would be nervously glancing at their watches wondering how long it was to opening time.It's 1963. The Cuban Missile Crisis is building rapidly towards its climax. The Swinging Sixties are beginning in earnest. An age of politics, espionage, danger, and sex.Alex Marshall, a young dropout with nothing better to do than to fall in love with a French girl, suddenly finds himself very popular indeed. Recruited as a secret agent by not only the British, but also the Soviets and the Americans too, he is whisked away and plunged deep into the world of international espionage and dangerous politics.Blame it on the Bossa Nova is a fast-moving, engaging mix of spy story, political thriller, and love affair. Frankly told from the perspective of Alex himself, now a much older and questionably wiser man, he takes the reader for a ride as he relives his dangerous years, uncovering some enlightenment in the process.
Movies of the 1980s Quiz Book
Movies of the 1980s Quiz Book
Dugdale, Mike
¥19.52
The Ultimate 80s Movie Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering the biggest films released between 1980 and 1989! As a fun family game it will separate the Indiana Joneses from the Terminators, and the Supermans from the Aliens, and is a fantastic way to enjoy the movies even more.
101 Amazing Facts about Cheese
101 Amazing Facts about Cheese
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Do you know which cheese is the most expensive in the world? Or why cheese made in the village of Stilton can no longer be called Stilton cheese? How large was the wheel of Cheddar given to Queen Victoria as a wedding present? And what was Napoleon's favourite cheese? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating book. Whether you are an experienced cheese buff and want to discover some interesting and little-known facts, or you just want an introduction to the process of cheesemaking, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf.
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
Conan Doyle first published his fictional character of Holmes in 1887 followed by a series of short stories in the Strand Magazine in 1891.The public could not get enough of Holmes and his popularity still continues.This book contains 12 adventures.
Friend of Caesar
Friend of Caesar
Stearns Davis, William
¥19.52
The fantastic tale of the fall of the Roman Republic by American educator, historian and author William Stearns Davis.
Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great
Abbott, Jacob
¥19.52
A chronicle of one of the greatest Kings in history. Alfred the Great defended the Anglo-Saxons from the invading Vikings, as well as working to improve the legal system in his kingdom.The current Queen of England is a direct descendent of this fascinating man.
Outcast of the Islands
Outcast of the Islands
Conrad, Joseph
¥19.52
Joseph Conrad's second novel follows the downfall of Peter Willems, a disreputable man who attempts to find refuge from a scandal in a native village.
Greek Women
Greek Women
Carroll, Mitchell
¥19.52
The first volume of the 'Women in All Ages and in All Countries' series, looking at women in ancient Greek history and mythology.
Beyond the City
Beyond the City
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
The fantastic 1892 novel from Scottish author and creator of the immortal Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.