Douglas would lay awake at night thinking about flying. Soaring through the skies, he would pretend to swoop over castles and through valleys, touching the crystal water with the tip of his wing before bursting through clouds and elegantly landing to a roaring cheer from the onlookers. So when Douglas finally received flying lessons for his sixth birthday, he had only one thing on his mind: flying, real dragon flying! However, Douglas soon learns what scaly accidents can occur if you are not being observant and watching for other flyers when crossing a busy flight path... This book will help children understand the importance of road safety. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Lilly the Library Van is bright red with long eyelashes and a cheeky smile. She zooms around schools to let the children read her books. She has books on sport, geography, history, science... almost anything you can imagine, Lilly has a book on it. Lilly knew she had a lot of information to share and often could not remember where to find it, with some on the floor, others still in the return chute and the rest on the wrong shelves. Lilly has to remember information when it is needed - and fast! If the knowledge is not stored in the right place every time, how will Lilly find it? This book will help children understand the concept of structured thinking and organising knowledge and information. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
On the outskirts of town is a lush, green forest stretching as far as the eye can see - it is a magnificent sight. In a clearing where the sun shines through is a big oak tree. No one knows just how old the great oak is but everyone agrees he is the wisest of all the trees in the forest. And next to the great oak is a beautiful willow. She dangles her long branches down and swishes the ground. Sammy Sunflower chooses this as the perfect place to plant himself and grow up. Although Sammy has much to learn from these resident elders, he soon becomes the teacher, and shows them all living things come to fulfill their purpose and move on. This book will help children understand grief and the positive impact a legacy leaves. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
When Dr Peta Anteater's waiting hollow becomes awash with sick frillneck lizards, she knew she had to find the perfect medicine to fix their sore throats. With the only known cure being a secret blend of just the right quantities of four different families of honey, Dr Peta had no choice but to ask a very special bee to help bring it all together to make this perfect, pure blend so desperately needed. Can Bella Bee convince the four families to put the differences of the past behind them and work together to help the young ones? This book will help children understand cultural differences. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Melanie wanted to be a pilot whale, following in the great Wellington family tradition, just like her father and grandfather. The big exam was coming up and the entire class of young pilots-in-training were nervous. And Melanie, starting to feel the pressure, thought cheating was her only option. Breezing through the exam and finishing first, Melanie was rewarded for her great results by piloting the graduates to the east coast on her own. Deep in the ocean, no sign of land, responsible for a class of young whales, will Melanie wish she had listened in class instead of cheating? This book will help children learn the consequences of cheating and honesty. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Frederick is a Freeway who has been carrying all the traffic between two major towns for years, so takes great pride in ensuring nothing blocks this traffic lifeline. When some sections of road become in need of repair, Frederick begins to puff and pant as it becomes more difficult to get people from Ayr to Lungsdon and back again on time. Will Carmen the helicopter be the breath of fresh air Frederick needs to help him work through all this congestion? And will she get there in time to calm the situation down so these blockages can be cleared? This book helps children deal with breathing issues such as asthma. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Reggie is the official public duty car for the president. Being such an important car, you would think Reggie would always be happy and proud. He sees some of the greatest places around the world, rolling with princes, kings, queens, sheiks, prime ministers and movie stars, as thousands of people clap and cheer him along. However, Reggie wasn't happy. He would wake some mornings feeling a little flat. Sometimes it was his front tyres, sometimes his back tyres and occasionally, on a particularly down morning, all of his tyres. This made him feel sluggish and slow. Can Reggie's friends help him realise he is putting too much pressure on them to be perfect and round? This book will help children cope with disappointment and feeling down from time to time. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
The snowfields of the Antarctic are some of the coldest places on Earth - just how Paco likes it! Paco loves to skate and dreams of being a professional speed skater. He lays awake each night and imagines himself gliding across the rink doing what he loves - going fast as the crowd shouts his name. If only his parents would share in his passion. Paco becomes torn between his mother's wish for him to be "So much more than just a fast penguin" and his father's desire to teach him "Ice hockey, a real penguin's sport." Can Paco find the courage to tell his parents how he feels - that he loves to race and that's what he wants to do? This book will encourage children to pursue their dreams whilst teaching them how to manage external expectations along the way. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Boris the pink-toed tarantula is both excited and puzzled. Invited to meet the Queen for tea in recognition of his wonderful work within the jungle community, he is confused by the request to bring manners. Not too sure where he could get some on very short notice, Boris goes off to the other side of the jungle in search of manners. Seeing good manners in action may just pay off for Boris, as his newly acquired skills learnt during his jungle adventure take his life in directions only an 8-legged tarantula could possibly keep up with! This book will help children understand the importance of manners and respect for others. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Sally is a young saltwater crocodile living in the far north Queensland town of Wetlands. When Miss Nasher chose Sally to sing a special solo part at the school concert, Sally feared she would forget the words and everyone would laugh at her. In fact, Sally becomes so nervous she runs and hides in the mangroves on concert night to avoid the embarrassment that may never happen. However, Sally does not realise that Miss Nasher holds the secret to a perfect performance, every time. Will Miss Nasher find Sally in time to share the special secret to her perfect performance and ensure Sally's fears do not stop the concert? This book will help children overcome performance anxiety and stage fright. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Malana thinks her dad is THE greatest! He is teaching Malana the ways of the ocean by taking only what you need and letting the rest pass you by - but she is finding it is not as easy as it sounds. Frustrated with her slow progress, Malana decides to show her dad she can take in as much as he does and do it as well as he does. However, Malana is still to learn what is important and what is not, so did not foresee the consequences of this decision, nor the very crabby reaction she would receive. This book will help children understand the concept of filtering and taking in what is important to you and letting the rest go by. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Ewan liked school, but hated going to school. Some of the kids in his class teased him about his thick glasses, his red hair... and even his cute freckly face! So when the holidays came round, Ewan excitedly explored his home like a super hero, even venturing to the one place where, until now, he hadn't dared to go... Ewan wasn't to realise what he stumbled upon that day will change his experience of school forever. Could this one special pocket-sized discovery have the power to turn off the voices of all those who were teasing him? This book will help children to overcome situations where they may feel bullied and build their self confidence. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Annie Ant lives with her mum, dad and 382 brothers and sisters. Annie is the middle child... born number 191 in the family... and has some very stormy questions... Annie didn't understand what storms were and why they made such a big noise. Where did they come from and where did they go? And is there a place where storms go to hide? Determined to lift this dark cloud of confusion, Annie decides today is the day to find the answers and learn who holds the key to the storm that has been scaring her for so long. With the help of some crickets, beetles and monkeys, Annie slowly pieces together the answer to her big questions. This book will help children overcome the fear of storms. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Alfie is the only battery factory in the district. He makes all shapes and sizes of batteries for the local shops. Alfie knew children used his batteries to have fun, so only used the best, the cleanest and the healthiest fuel to make them - with very little waste. One day the Factory Manager told Alfie he was doing so well at making batteries, which had more energy than any other, they decided to sell his batteries all over the world. This made Alfie a very big factory indeed! However, how will Alfie learn to control the waste, just like all the other big factories? This book introduces the concept of personal awareness and helps children with toilet training. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Farmer Toby keeps his sheep in the fields of the Bedford Valley during the day and lends them out each night to boys and girls who can't sleep, so they can count the sheep jumping the fence outside their windows. One night, water from the big dam threatens to flood the Bedford Valley. Farmer Toby does not want his sheep to get their feet wet so must hurry to find night watchperson George. Only George can close the tap in time to save the valley... This book will help children understand and manage their night time bed-wetting. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Samantha Piggleton is just like your average six-year-old girl. She loves to play with her dolls, have tea parties and play dress-ups. Samantha did, however, have a dark secret... an unpleasant habit... Samantha liked to pick her nose. What Samantha did not realise was that under her finger nails hid another dark, unpleasant secret.
When Brian's brain goes out on strike, he finds himself in a series of unfortunate and embarrassing situations. ... What do we do in the bathroom in the mornings? ... Cannot remember which shoe goes on which foot ... Ending up in the wrong class at school ... Forgetting how to do maths and not being able to spell the simplest of words - why can't he remember things? If Brian's terrible day is to get any better, he may have to learn to take better care of himself and start listening to his body. This book will help children understand nutrition and the importance of healthy eating. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Metaphors to help children through common childhood issues so they can come to their own understanding, such as bed wetting, bullying, loss."--Provided by publisher.
Amour, Trahison, honneur et guerre sans merci dans les coulisses du néo-Tokyo de 2063. Tokyo, 2063. La ville a évolué en une gigantesque mégalopole techno-punk. Renjiro est le conseiller et stratège du plus grand criminel japonais : le seigneur de guerre yakuza Hideaki. Sous sa direction, le clan du Dragon Noir a pris le contrôle des quartiers malfamés de Honshu en éliminant avec force et cruauté tous leurs opposants. Mais Hideaki a d’autres ambitions que de régner sur la pègre, il projette de renverser le gouvernement lui-même. Sa soif de pouvoir est telle qu’il imagine pouvoir défaire la junte ultra-nationaliste et surarmée qui protège le pouvoir en place. Rien ne semble pouvoir l’arrêter. Pris entre deux feux, Renjiro va devenir le pion d’une guerre sans merci lorsque Hideaki lui demande de s’infiltrer chez l’ennemi. Entre son honneur de guerrier et la puissance du groupe d’élite militaire, il comprend que sa rédemption va dépendre de sa capacité à jouer double-jeu... Pourra-t-il mettre ses principes de côtés jusqu’au bout et faire émerger le statu quo ? Andy Diggle et Leinil Francis Yu, deux méga-stars de la planète « super-héros », nous plongent dans un univers futuriste riche et inattendu, évoquant le néo-Tokyo de Akira. Un cocktail explosif d’action, de thriller et de SF porté par des héros puissants et charismatiques.
Cyril Squirrel has always lived in the great oak tree. His family had nested there for generations, building the squirrel house themselves and adding to it as their family grew. After sheltering in a nearby barn during a fierce storm one night, Cyril returned home to find his family tree had been struck by lightning and was split right down the middle - half leaning to the left and the other half leaning to the right. Will Cyril's friend Betsy Barn Owl be able to show Cyril how to look at this split in a different way and, as the past cannot be changed, find the perfect home for him again? This book will help children cope with separation. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Bob and Barbara, brother and sister boa constrictors, could not be any more different from each other... on the outside. However, if you look deeper and deeper inside you may find a very different story! Bob loved his food and always looked fitter and leaner than his sister. Barbara Boa was intimidated by this and a little scared to shed her old skin, not knowing what she would find within. Although she felt uncomfortable and just wanted to change the way she looked, until Barbara can accept the differences and allow the changes to happen, she will never know she is more magnificent than she had ever thought possible! This book helps children with their own self-esteem and confidence. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.
Mary, the bright yellow canary, lives in a tall tree in an African rain forest. Although she's not allowed to play outside without her Mum or Dad being with her, one day Mary adventurously decides to edge herself out of the nest... just to take a look. A strong gust of wind blows Mary out of the tree and the safety of the nest - leaving her lost and cold... but not alone Meeting pythons looking for lunch dates, alligators snappily offering her a ride... Mary wonders if she will ever find her way home. This book will help children understand stranger danger. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way. Story Suitable For 4-8 Year Olds
Provides profiles of solo performers, bands, producers, and record labels from the alternative rock movement, ranging from the mid-1970s to the present, and includes discographies, album reviews, and photographs.
In the wake of the highly successful Sams Teach Yourself Unix in 24 Hours, this book focuses on the additional Unix commands that an advanced user or beginning system administrator needs to know in order to administer and maintain a Unix system. The book includes coverage of the key Unix variations: Red Hat Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, and Apple's Mac OS X environment. The book will not be a comprehensive solution to all problems facing new system administrators, but instead is a tutorial introduction to the process of learning about and maintaining a running Unix server.
The University of Wisconsin owns one of the greatest basketball histories in the United States. That is the bold claim author Dave Anderson makes-and backs up-in this stunning book. With fascinating photographs and compelling research, Anderson reveals the fi rst golden era, 1900-1941, when University of Wisconsin men dominated college basketball. He adds in wonderful Badger women's basketball, an exciting second golden era, historic game programs, the transition from tiny Red Gym to majestic Kohl Center, and more. In the end, after spanning over 100 years of legendary players and coaches from Christian Steinmetz, Emmett Angell, Dr. Walter Doc" Meanwell, and Albert "Ab" Nicholas up to Michael Finley, Alando Tucker, Jane Albright-Dieterle, Bo Ryan, and more, readers will agree-the University of Wisconsin does own one of the greatest basketball histories there is.
Throughout the 1990s, Dave Thompson was the Seattle-based contributing editor to Alternative Press magazine—America's biggest-selling and most influential alternative rock monthly—and a regular contributor to other publications both nationally and internationally. Throughout this decade, grunge music ruled the world and Seattle was its birthplace and focal point. Thompson was an eyewitness to it all. His writings and interviews chronicled the entire history of grunge—from its roots in the earliest explosion of punk in the mid-1970s to its rise and ultimate fall from grace in the late 1990s. Drawing from Thompson's extensive experience and research—from personal files and journals and hours of interviews with both musicians and fans, other music industry figures, and a wealth of characters from the Seattle scene—The Grunge Diaries is an exhaustive account of this unique era. Featured are all of the major acts—Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Soundgarden—and many lesser known bands and artists. But it's not only about the music, the fashions, and the personalities that still resonate today. The Grunge Diaries also tells the tale of the end of an era in American history—twentieth-century music culture's last hurrah before the dot-com monsters (many of whom were themselves based in Seattle) devoured its soul and faceless corporations rebranded entertainment. These were the days when fame was still within reach of anyone who knew three chords and had three friends.
Along the way he met the people whose enthusiasm for the game has made it so durable - current and former internationals as well as others involved at all levels - as well as a few miserable old gits for balance. In this intimate account, Hadfield observes the way rugby league fits into the history and sociology of towns like Wigan and Castleford, with which it is synonymous. His record of the journey is in the great tradition of writers from Wordsworth to Laurie Lee, who found in long walks the perfect medium to explore and reflect upon their surroundings. Up and Over is the definitive book about the game and the local passions it engenders, as Hadfield seeks out the poignant and the humorous on a personal journey of discovery. For those who follow rugby league, it will give a unique perspective on the parts of the world they know intimately; for others it will be an introduction to a different world, seen via one of the elements that gives it its identity.
A story based on a real life find of two 100 year old photographs. It is a story of the power of love, the lure of adventure and the test of human endurance. Set in a wondrous, cruel and unforgiving landscape, Australia.
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