Fake Heritage - John Darlington
The first survey of the many redesigned and imitation historical landmarks and objects that dot the globe“John Darlington shows . . . it is not just written history that is malleable; it is also history…
Funny and thought-provoking answers to curious questions … in poetry form!Join renowned poet Brian Bilston for a hilarious, non-fiction adventure in 100 poems – with subjects ranging from science and animals to unicorns, pyramids, technology and MUCH more.Questions include …· How many stars in the Universe exploded today?· Who invented football?· Who is the champion weightlifter of the animal world?· How did the ancient Egyptians make a mummy?Each fascinating question about the world around us is answered with one of Brian''s unforgettable, witty and characterful poems. Expect the hilarious, thought-provoking, poignant – and downright silly!Brian’s poems are accompanied by an extra non-fiction explainer, filled with facts and written with just as much humour and heart as the poems. Prepare to find some amazing stories and information to share with your family, teachers and friends!Each page is brought to life with bright, humorous and characterful artwork by Bristol-based illustrator, animator and cartoonist Joe Berger. Joe has illustrated over 40 children’s books including Sammy Striker and the Football Cup by Catherine Emmett and Sometimes I am Furious by Timothy Knapman. He is a past official illustrator for World Book Day, and winner of Booktrust’s Best New Illustrators Award.
The first survey of the many redesigned and imitation historical landmarks and objects that dot the globe“John Darlington shows . . . it is not just written history that is malleable; it is also history…
''Brilliant'' SUNDAY TIMES''Compelling and unnerving'' SPECTATORThis first collection of stories by Lawrence Osborne perfectly showcases his talent for tension, atmosphere - and characters out of their depth--------------------------------------------------------------------A deaf girl hired as a maid by a…
Colour with Brian Clarke: Collages 1 is the first in a series of activity books published by HENI, based on the artworks of world-renowned contemporary artist, Sir Brian Clarke. Designed in close collaboration, and with…
Učím se hrou - to je ideální přístup, jak dětem zprostředkovat poznání. Nejlíp, pokud je k tomu přimícháno i trošku zábavy. Tu určitě objevíte v tomto pracovním sešitu pro děti ve věku tři až čtyři…
První díl epické fantasy série z pera nové naděje české fantastiky Královnu divoženek Ymiru považuje většina válečníků za nepředvídatelného šílence, stejně jako její divoké následovnice. Bojovat, krvácet, žít — a bezpodmínečně to milovat! A teď má Ymira novou divokou kartu,…
Humoristická próza je parodií na politické poměry ve španělské a rakouskouherské monarchii na počátku století. Vypráví o změně v osudu zadluženého úředníka z malého města, který se na výzvu detektiva stal dvojníkem španělského krále Alfonse…
''Chu''s smart, iconoclastic portrait dismantles seven misconceptions'' [NEW STATESMEN] about modern China and offers a corrective to Western assumptions.THE CHINESE ARE THE MOST HARDWORKING PEOPLE ON EARTH...so why are the younger generation derided as spoiled…
A crime so brutal, it doesn’t end at death…When a walk home in Surrey leads to a schoolboy stumbling upon a horrific crime scene of 96 containers, each filled with perfectly preserved bodily remains, it’s…