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Castles, A Very Peculiar History
￥58.76
Whether you're planning your first seige, building a fortress or just looking for a way to escape the peasants below, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is full of tips, tricks and horror stories from the castle-building trade. We can't all match up to the combined beauty and danger of the Tower of London, but in this title you'll learn who developed the world's first flat-pack castle, the difference between donjeons and dungeons (it's important, trust us) and even the best time of year for a siege. Discover how a fortress was brought down by forty pigs and even how to use a common plant to defect lightning! Gasp in horrible glee at the many horrid substances poured onto beseigers through those dastardly trebuchets (there are things worse than boiling hot oil!). From the keep to the bailey, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is all you need to learn how to build, manage and defend a mighty fortress.
Reaction
￥63.67
To call someone a reactionary is to insult them and to end any argument. There is no possible rejoinder: no one could possibly wish to be a reactionary. But what if one were to gratefully accept the label? What would it mean to wilfully and honestly be a reactionary? Referencing thinkers as diverse as Burke, de Maistre, Guenon, Ratzinger, Scruton and the Prince of Wales this book considers the nature of reaction as a justified response to modernity and the constant call for change. Reaction is shown to take two distinct forms: first, as a rejection of progress and a defence of traditional culture and values; and second, as a common sense disquiet and distaste towards elites. These are seen as entirely valid responses to the failure of modernity. 'Reaction' presents an original and thoughtful critique of modernity and a defence of tradition. It will be of interest to anyone concerned that we are heading too far and too quickly in the wrong direction.
Early Years Gardening Handbook
￥127.43
The practical guide to creating a working garden for children in the early years to enjoy year after year.Whatever time of year it is, involving young children in gardening can be an excellent way to develop a wide range of skills for the EYFS and can bring children of all abilities together.This gem of a guide aims to provide a step-by-step guide to creating an early years garden from first conception to eating your own veg! Features: Where to start: how to plan for your garden and get funding Calendar of what to plant and harvest when Tips on plant that are great for cooking, as well as the ones that are guaranteed to give the quickest results A wealth of activities based around your garden, all linked to the ELGsAn essential for any green-minded nursery, whether you are a novice or an experienced gardner.
Exploring Emotions
￥73.48
This practical book from Ros Bayley is designed to enable every practitioner to help children manage their emotions. This title looks at the whole range of emotions that children feel and enable any practitioner to help children recognise these emotions and talk about them. Brimming with ideas for using puppets, toys, pictures, games and stories this is a must-have book for any practitioner looking to manage the emotions of children in their care.
New Idea of a University
￥107.81
Something has gone deeply wrong with the university - too deeply wrong to be put right by any merely bureaucratic means. What's wrong is, simply, that our official idea of education, the idea that inspires all government policies and 'initiatives', is itself uneducated. With the growing emphasis in higher education on training in supposedly useful skills, has the very ethos of the university been subverted? And does this more utilitarian university succeed in adding to the national wealth, the basis on which politicians justify the large public expenditure on the higher education system? Should we get our idea of a university from politicians and bureaucrats or from J.H. Newman, Jane Austen and Socrates?The New Idea of a University is an entertaining and highly readable defence of the philosophy of liberal arts education and an attack on the sham that has been substituted for it. It is sure to scandalize all the friends of the present establishment and be cheered elsewhere.
Meeting Special Needs
￥83.29
A practical guide for all early years professionals, and in particular the non-specialist practitioner, to help support children in their care with dyslexia.This title includes: an understanding of the disorder, signs and symptoms, practical ways to help and support, case studies and useful resources.
Meeting Special Needs
￥83.29
When working with children with ADHD, it can be difficult to know where to start. This book aims to be a practical guide to help you in your daily work with a child affected by the disorder. The book includes: signs and symptoms, information on statementing, strategies and techniques and rewards and boundaries.
Using Stories to Teach Maths Ages 4 to 7
￥156.86
Make the teaching of Maths a more exciting and creative cross-curricular experience!This new series provides original and fun stories, sketches and poems to use as the basis for teaching objectives from the Mathematics Programme of Study.The stories are supported by differentiated lesson plans and original resources such as card games and suggestions for kinaesthetic activities.Ages 4-7 stories include:* The Numbers learn their Order* One to Twenty Poem* How Sir Cylinder saved Prince Pyramid* The numbers have a Quarrel* Ten's Problem* Joins and Splits* Bernice the Octopus buys a Watch* All Shapes and Sizes* My Problem with PiratesThe stories have been road-tested in schools and the children thoroughly enjoyed them!* Differentiated* Cross-curricular
Planning to teach Science
￥127.43
This resource gives primary teachers, particularly non specialist science teachers, both pedagogical knowledge and ideas for teaching science, in one practical volume, covering Years 1 to 6.The book is brimming with teachers' notes, bullet pointed pages and masters. It will also include suggestions for different ways to record children's work and explanations about:- How to write a session plan- Use of ICT- Catering for individual needs and ideas for differentiation- Importance of key vocabulary and appropriate time to introduce it- Ability to plan and carry out investigations
Little Mix Quiz Book
￥19.52
Were you one of the thousands of people who voted Little Mix into first place in the 2011 X Factor final? Did you follow their amazing journey from unknown wannabes to become the first group ever to win the popular TV talent show? Would you like to find out more about this exciting new chart topping girl band? If so, The Little Mix Quiz Book will tell you everything you need to know. Can you name all four band members? How many people tuned in to see Little Mix win The X Factor final? What was the name of the show that Little Mix performed at during January 2012, to help raise money for breast cancer? The answers to these questions and more are all in this fun quiz book.Full of information all about Little Mix, including many personal details, you are certain to learn something new about your favourite X Factor band. This is a must-have book for anyone who likes Little Mix and X Factor fans of all ages.
Kyoto
￥88.19
Kyoto, the ancient former capital of Japan, breathes history and mystery. Its temples, gardens and palaces are testimony to many centuries of aristocratic and religious grandeur. Under the veneer of modernity, the city remains filled with countless reminders of a proud past. John Dougill explores this most venerable of Japanese cities, revealing the spirit of place and the individuals that have shaped its often dramatic history. Courtiers and courtesans, poets and priests, samurai and geisha people the pages of his account. Covering twelve centuries in all, the book not only provides a historical overview but brings to life the cultural magnificence of the city of "e;Purple Hills and Crystal Streams"e;. City of Power: The seat of aristocrats and warriors; military might and spiritual authority; unification and the transition to modernity. City of Ritual: Buddhist sects and Shinto festivals; tea ceremony; the role of the geisha; the influence of Zen. City of Arts: Poetry and fiction; architecture and garden design; Heian verse and Noh theatre; art and handicrafts; the Japanese Hollywood.
Cars and Capers
￥48.95
Cars and Capers takes a nostalgic look back at one man's life told with reference to the cars he has owned and the adventures he has had in them, We all remember learning to drive and the thrill of passing the driving test and purchasing our first car. In his book William Downs takes us through the cars he has owned over the years from his first purchase, an Austin 8 which cost him the princely sum of AGBP1, to his most recent vehicle, a Fiat Panda. Downs takes us back to days gone by when the roads were not so busy and motoring was still a joy and tells of some of the colourful characters who have joined him for the ride. Downs' memoirs are frank and funny and Cars and Capers is a 'warts and all' account of his life. The author recounts some difficult days alongside fond memories of his cars and the journeys he has had in them. If you are interested in cars, and intrigued by the lives of others, you will enjoy this book.
Rizzle Kicks Quiz Book
￥24.43
Are you a fan of the hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks? Do you enjoy their particular style of music? Have you followed their journey from early YouTube postings through to chart success and critical acclaim? If you would like to find out more about Rizzle Kicks, everything you need to know is in this new quiz book.Who produced Rizzle Kicks' single 'Mama Do the Hump'? What seaside town featured in Rizzle Kicks' music video 'Down with the Trumpets'? In what month during 2012 was Rizzle Kicks' debut album 'Stereo Typical' certified platinum? The answers to all these questions and many more are all in The Rizzle Kicks Quiz Book.With 100 questions all about Rizzle Kicks, including many personal details, you are sure to learn something new about the Brighton boys and their music. This is a must-have book for everyone has followed Rizzle Kicks' career to date and the many fans, old and young, who continue to buy their album. If you like Rizzle Kicks, you won't want to be without this book.
Cobblers Quiz Book
￥39.14
Are you a fan of Northampton Town Football Club? Do you attend every home game and follow the Cobblers progress through the season? Are you familiar with the history of this popular Midlands club? If so, you why not test your knowledge with The Cobblers Quiz Book. With so many fascinating facts about The Cobblers in one book, you are certain to find out something new about your favourite team. The 900 questions have been carefully put together to test your memory of The Cobblers, including sections on all the great players, memorable managers, goals, penalties, trophies, transfers, hat-trick heroes, 2011/12 squad and a whole lot more. Perfect for sharing and challenging family and friends on match day, this fun quiz book is great way to find out who really knows the most about Northampton Town FC. This is a must-have for Cobblers fans of all ages and for anyone with an interest in finding out more about the club. If you support the Cobblers, you won't want to be without this book.
How to Choose, Brief and Work with Graphic Designers
￥48.95
A company's visual identity - as it appears in everything from business stationery and brochures, to product packaging and websites - is central to a company's impact on the market. It's the first impression a prospective customer gets: but for many businesses, design is seen as a 'necessary evil', best avoided, but if that's not possible, then best done cheaply. This down-to-earth, succinct handbook will show you why you should choose your designer as carefully as you would choose a new, senior member of staff; why good design need not cost any more than bad design; what the difference is between a 'brief' and a 'briefing'; how to stop design budgets spiralling out of control; how to conduct tenders; how to get the best from your designers; how to handle approvals; and how to judge design concepts. It is packed with practical advice and guidance that is just as applicable to a new-business start-up as it is to a multinational organisation.
Masks and Faces
￥88.19
Everyone on deck! All hands on deck! Fire! Fire! Bring the hose quick! As the steamship lurched in the heavy seas, Harry Braham grabbed what clothes he could and struggled with the other terrified passengers to climb the ladders. On deck, with the rain lashing down and the wind howling, he gripped the rails of the ship tightly, trying to stay upright. With horror he saw the flames leaping high in the hold and he thought his time had come.It was June 1891. A music-hall star famous for his comic songs and his ability to 'pull mugs', Harry - a seasoned traveler - was on his way from New York to his home in London, after a busy season appearing in a play by W H Crane. As the crew prepared the lifeboats, Harry looked back at his life - his apprenticeship with the Royal Christy Minstrels, his acclaimed tours of Australia and the USA, and his marriage to the vivacious but temperamental singer Lizzie Watson. Was this to be the end? In this well-researched and lively biography, full of fascinating social background, Janet Muir (Harry Braham's great-great-niece) brings to life the world of the Victorian music-hall and traces Harry's career from minstrelsy through to 'legitimate' theatre and finally to moving pictures, where he landed a part in D W Griffith's Birth of a Nation.
Illusionism
￥147.05
Illusionism is the view that phenomenal consciousness (in the philosophers' sense) is an illusion. This book is a reprint of a special issue of the Journal of Consciousness Studies devoted to this topic. It takes the form of a target paper by the editor, followed by commentaries from various thinkers, including leading defenders of the theory such as Daniel Dennett, Nicholas Humphrey, Derk Pereboom and Georges Rey. A number of disciplines are represented and different viewpoints are discussed and defended. The colleciton is tied together with a response to the commentaries from the editor.
Alphabetical General Knowledge Quiz Book 2
￥39.14
Are you knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects? Do you enjoy learning new facts? Or are you swatting up for an upcoming quiz night? Whatever your reason for buying this quiz book you are certain to enjoy these questions with a common link - all of the answers begin with the same letter, arranged in sections from A-Z. Following on from the The Alphabetical General Knowledge Quiz Book, this book contains another 1,000 questions about general knowledge. Some are easy, some more challenging but as you are provided with the first letter of each answer, you will soon know if you are on the right track. Both educational and fun, this book is a good way for the whole family to broaden their general knowledge. Select a letter at random or work your way through the questions from A-Z to find out how much you know about the world we live in. Ideal for sharing, this book will provide hours or pleasure and appeal to people of all ages.
Rugby League Quiz Book
￥29.33
Are you a fan of rugby league? Do you play the game yourself or enjoy watching others who do? Do you know the history of this fast paced contact sport? If you think you know all about rugby league you are certain to want to test yourself with the 250 challenging questions in this new quiz book. Find out about the origins of the game, the all-time great players and the part they played in rugby league history, famous stadiums, cup competitions, winners and losers, as well as all those memorable moments from over one hundred years of rugby league. The Rugby League Quiz Book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the game past and present. Full of facts and figures, this book will appeal to rugby league fans of all ages and is a great way for younger players to learn more about the history of the sport. A real treasure trove of information and a must-have book for rugby aficionados of all ages.
Black Oxford
￥58.76
Oxford University has attracted and produced many of the world's most original thinkers over the centuries. It boasts heads of states, academics, writers, actors, scientists, philosophers and many other luminaries among its alumni. On any tour of the University and colleges famous ex-students Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Margaret Thatcher to name a few are often mentioned but what about its Black scholars? The University has a long but little known history of attracting Black scholars from Africa, the Caribbean, America and even Australia since the matriculation in 1873 of Christian Fredrick Cole, who became the first African to practise in an English court. He was followed by other outstanding personalities: Alain Locke, the Father of the Harlem Renaissance and the first Black scholar to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship in 1907; Kofoworola Moore, the first African woman to graduate from the University in 1935; Eric Williams, the great historian of the Caribbean, who was elected Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Oxford s Black alumni include statesmen, lawyers and teachers. More recently, Oxford-educated African American women have risen to high office in the United States. Students from all parts of Africa, the Caribbean and the Commonwealth have made significant contributions and left lasting legacies in the fields of politics, literature, science and the arts. Uncovering the stories of prominent and lesser-known Black students at Oxford, Pamela Roberts reveals a hitherto undocumented strand in the University's history and its relationship with the wider world.
Walking the Retreat
￥98.00
The opening month of the Great War ending in the Battle of the Marne (6-9 September 1914) was a turning point in modern history. The French and British armies were forced into a long retreat from Belgium but subsequently regrouped to mount a successful counter-attack. However, the miracle of the Marne, as it was later called, ended in the stalemate of the trenches. The failure of the Imperial German Army to achieve a decisive victory led to thirty years of hostility, warfare and destruction, which cost millions of lives. During the retreat to the Marne over a million soldiers marched 20 miles a day carrying 60-lb packs in temperatures above 30 degrees. They were often short of food and only managed short snatches of rest. They fought a series of engagements over two weeks which ended in a battle from the plains of Lorraine to the gates of Paris. This march tested them to the limits of endurance and beyond. In this book Terry Cudbird recreates the experience of the infantry during their gruelling journey. He describes his own August walk from southern Belgium to the battlefield, which followed the exact route taken by a French Lieutenant in the Fifth Army. He draws on a wide range of personal reminiscences, not only French but also British and German. He takes us back to the landscapes of Northern France in 1914 and explains how they have changed since that August one hundred years ago. He also reflects on the soldiers' origins and training, and their morale as they set out. This is not another military history but a unique evocation of the powers of endurance of ordinary soldiers. It will appeal to those interested in the history of the Great War, including readers who want to explore the route of the retreat for themselves.
