Throughout childhood, play provides a vital role in children's development. Physical activities at playtime not only give children opportunities to get rid of pent-up energy or emotions but also help to keep them fit. Health organisations recognise that children should engage in a range of physical activities, including those of moderate intensity and also those that develop muscular strength and flexibility. For some children playtime may be the only opportunity they have to do this.This book is packed with ideas for playground games. There are 100 games in all which cover chasing, dodging and fleeing, listening and guessing, games needing equipment or markings, skipping rhymes, co-operative games, clapping games and singing games. Many of the games can also be used in other situations.

The thrilling Fourth novel from John Smalldridge in the Tarnished Series.The Tarnished Camaro is the story of a car and its affect on a series of people, most of them very religious. It talks to the failures of the church today and might lead to a healthy understanding of religion.A mixture of characters, views, religion, trials and tribulations making the Tarnished Camaro a compelling read.

Did you know that when some of Jane Austen's lesser-known work was sent to publishers in 2007 under a pseudonym it was rejected? Do you know in which radio sitcom she was once portrayed as a foul-mouthed and violent inhabitant of hell who even the devil was scared of? And what have zombies got to do with Pride and Prejudice? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about Jane Austen, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether you are studying Austen for a project or you are just interested in finding out more about the queen of regency romance, this is the book for you.

An A to Z of classic cars, beautifully brought to life in rhyme and pictures. This wonderfully illustrated eBook will delight children and car-loving parents alike!

Are you a Conor Maynard fan? Did you discover the talented singer on YouTube and liked what you heard? Would you like to find out more about the young performer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Conor Maynard Quiz Book is definitely for you.In what month during 2012 was Conor's debut single released? What British entertainment and media news website described Conor's music as 'playful, fun and immediately leaves you wanting another go'? Who is Conor's favourite male solo artist? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in this fun quiz book.Conor first came to public attention when he won MTV's 'Brand New' award in 2012 but had been steadily building up a dedicated following on YouTube prior to this, performing cover versions of tracks by well-known artists. Now signed to a record label, Conor's popularity is continuing to increase so make sure that you are the first to find out all about the English singing sensation. This is a must-have book for 'Mayniacs' of all ages.

From when she first entered the UK Big Brother house in 2002 Jade Goody elicited a strong reaction from viewers. While many people loved the down to earth girl from south London, others hated her but over the course of the series she won over many of her detractors with her indomitable spirit and zest for life.After Big Brother nothing would ever be the same again for Jade as she learned to live in the full glare of media attention. The watching world winced at her very public humiliations and errors of judgement but Jade was always quick to own up to her mistakes. When she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2008, she faced her toughest battle of all and gained many new admirers for her dignity and unfailing courage.One thing is for certain, that Jade will never be forgotten and this quiz book is dedicated to the memory of the woman who touched so many people with her warmth, humour and bravery. If you loved Jade, you won't want to be without The Jade Goody Quiz Book.

Are you a pub quiz fan? Do you enjoy learning about different things? Or maybe you just want to find out how much you know about the world we live in? Both fun and educational, this book is guaranteed to teach you something new.Who was President of the United States of America from 1861 to 1865? What five ingredients do you need to make a Pina Colada? Which English city was the first to have Braille signs in its shopping malls? If you think you know the answers to these questions, or would like to find out, this quiz book is for you.With 100 challenging questions on a variety of topics, including films, science, geography, sport, history, food and drink, there is something to please all ages. You'll never realise how much you don't know until you have tried to answer the brain teasers in this book. Whether you are looking to broaden your general knowledge or gen up for the next quiz night this book is all you need.

Highland Resistance takes as its subject the record of land-centred (and by implication culture- and nationality- centred) conflict in the Highlands of Scotland during the two and a half centuries since the Jacobite rising of 1745. The book tells the story of anti-landlord agitation and direct-action land-raiding from the great sheep-drives in Sutherland at the end of the eighteenth century, on through the anti-eviction resistance that characterised the worst years of the notorious Clearances, and on again by way of the huge crofters' agitation of the 1880s to continuing inter-war raiding and reform and the last great land-grab at Knoydart in the 1940s. By setting this record in its context Highland Resistance shows its continuing political and cultural importance to our own times, as Scotland and her reborn parliament enter a new century and a new millennium. The principal arguments of Highland Resistance are that there is a long and deep anti-landlord tradition in the Highlands; that this tradition has been under-pinned with an identity that can justly be identified as one of agrarian and cultural radicalism and nationalism; and that this tradition in one form or another lives on today, with a sharp and controversial resonance for the Highlands, and Scotland, of tomorrow.

'Marshall Brickman, mayor of Sand Pail City, can't escape his past when a newcomer evokes some bitter feelings that could cause the downfall of his political and entrepreneurial empire. During the eighties, Brickman was instrumental in transforming a once sleepy fishing village into a sprawling wonderland of ocean side shopping, restaurants, and golf communities for the retired and affluent. Everything seems to be going fine as he makes preparations to become the new lieutenant governor candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial race. Things begin to unravel fast when Dusty Johnson moves into town, immediately getting the attention of a few locals who can see that the young man bears a strong resemblance to Bill Holly, a fisherman and community leader who was tragically killed when his boat mysteriously caught fire. What results is a snowball of events that inevitably leads to a clash between Brickman, some of the locals, and Brickman's mafia-like partners who were always suspected of lighting the fire that killed Holly, making it easier to build high-rise condos where the fishermen's homes once rested. Decorated by the colorful characters that reside among its condos and palmettos, Sand Pail City is also a story of envy, greed, and forgiveness.

Legends of men that turn into feral animals during a full moon have persisted around the world for millennia. This is a collection of many stories from across the ages, along with an analysis and comparison of the legends and a look at some of the attempts to explain the phenomenon. Written by the famed folklorist the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould, this is one of the ost frequently cited studies of lycanthropy.

A fantastic and comprehensive look at the historical development of the empires of France, Germany and England, written by American author and historian Mary Platt Parmele.

While most people remember Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for his 'Sherlock Holmes' stories, he actually wanted more to be a journalistic and historical writer. This is one of his works in that vein, documenting the events of the Boer War, which had yet to end at the time of writing.

A fascinating look at the Catholic concept of Heaven.From the preface:Many books, owing to their special character, are designed for only a small circle of readers. But topics involving general and vital interests deservedly claim the attention of all persons. Such is the subject of the present work-"e;The Happiness of Heaven."e; For who is he that, believing in the existence of that blessed abode, does not hope eventually to arrive there?What sublime descriptions do not the Holy Scriptures give us of the blessed City of God! Her wails are built of jasper-stone; but the City itself is of pure and shining gold, like to clear crystal glass. And the foundations of the City are adorned with all manner of precious stones. Her gates are pearls. The very streets are transparent as glass. This glorious City has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in her; for the glory of God is her light.In the midst of her sits the Ancient of days: His garments are white as snow: His throne is like flames of fire. Thousands and thousands minister unto him, and ten thousand times a hundred thousand stand before Him. A river of life-giving water, as clear as crystal, whose banks are adorned with the tree of life, issues from the throne of God. The Blessed drink of the torrent of pleasure, and are inebriated with the plenty of the house of God. All tears are wiped away from their eyes: and death shall be no more, nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more, for the former things are passed away.And, when we are assured that no mortal eye hath seen nor ear heard, nor heart of man conceived the happiness prepared for God's children, we must conclude that the magnificent language describing the heavenly Jerusalem is only symbolical; that the Holy Ghost speaks of the most precious and beautiful things we know, in order to raise our minds to the reality which they faintly represent. It has been the aim of the author of the following pages to discover the meaning concealed under those enticing figures. In his exposition of "e;The Happiness of Heaven,"e; he has endeavored to follow the teachings of the most approved theologians of the Church. Moreover, mindful that our Divine Model spoke of the Kingdom of Heaven in parables, he has laid aside, as far as possible, the technical language of the schools, and has replaced it by illustrations, which are better adapted to the capacity of all.Should the worshipper of mammon, on perusing these pages, pause in his headlong course, to think of "e;treasures which neither the moth nor rust consumes;"e; should the votary of pleasure be induced to sigh after the joys that pass not away; should the poor and the afflicted of every description, cast a lingering, longing glance toward that blessed region where sorrow is unknown; should those who have consecrated themselves to God be incited to a greater perfection and to a desire of a higher degree of glory in heaven, the writer will deem himself amply rewarded for his labor.

Seven short stories from the prolific Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist Edith Wharton.

Charles W. Chesnutt wrote The House Behind the Cedars as a response to what he viewed as inadequate and inaccurate depictions of the complexity of racial relationships in the southern states of America in the media and literature of the time. He aimed to provoke serious political discussion with the novel. Oscar Micheaux made a film adaption of the book in 1927.

The tenth novel of the master of the macabre and legendary author of Dracula, Bram Stoker, and a fantastic example of the beginnings of science fiction.

From his first TV appearance on Blue Peter at the age of six (racing radio-controlled cars), it was clear that Lewis Hamilton would be a star. Progressing from karting all the way to the dizzy heights of Formula One superstardom, Lewis has won many fans along the way. This fun book contains 101 amazing facts about Lewis, covering everything from his upbringing to his most controversial moments. Test yourself and your friends with these excellent facts, and prove you are the master of Lewis Hamilton knowledge!

A fantastic spooky ghost tale by English novelist and poet John Meade Falkner, about an evil spirit invested in a Stradivarius violin, causing its owner to obsess over a particular piece of music that can call up the ghost of the violin's previous owner.

A fantastic metaphysical thriller by prolific English author G. K. Chesterton. In a surreal alternative reality version of turn-of-the-century London, a man is recruited by Scotland Yard to a secret anti-anarchist taskforce, and finds himself investigating a weird underground anarchist movement.

One of the most famous ancient Greek epic poems, translated into English.

Thomas Hardy's novel The Woodlanders has been enjoyed by readers around the world for over 120 years. It is often cited as the beginning of Hardy's more controversial works, as its moral take on sexuality and marital fidelity challenged the norm.