Children are born with an ability to make sense of the world through play and storytelling. By creating narratives during fantasy play, children act out concepts and ideas that confuse them or that they find fascinating. Dramatic Mathematics consists of five stories and accompanying exercises to support teachers in Key Stage 1 to take a playful, story-based approach to introduce early mathematical concepts that children often struggle with. The stories are all set in the Kingdom of Sunobia and follow the journey of kings and sorceresses, an evil ship owner and a girl called Lily, who is exceptionally clever and very good at maths. Accompanied by playful illustrations and teachers notes, each story presents a different aspect of the Key Stage 1 maths curriculum enabling teachers to engage their pupils emotionally and bring the topic of maths to life. Offering a wide range of stimulating ideas for developing learners’ mathematical thinking and understanding, these activities can be used to enrich and supplement learning and will be an essential resource for all teachers looking to teach mathematics in an exciting new way.
Obsessively neat Lily, a writer who writes about writers, is asked to interview the enigmatic Rita Boothe, journalist, photographer, self-styled culinary expert and wit. Sitting in Rita's living room, leafing through a book of photographs from the early seventies, Lily comes across a picture of an incandescently sexy young woman sitting in the back of a limousine swigging Jack Daniels. It is her mother, Mattie. Lily isn't shocked. She's envious. She wants to be like that--beautiful, exuberant. Mattie, though, is no longer the meltingly gorgeous creature she was. She and her husband scrape by and bicker. Upstairs in their neglected house, Grandpa flirts on the Internet. Marie, Lily's sister, is facing a custody suit. Rory, the brother, hates coming home--those endless catch-up conversations. Usually it is Lily, the dutiful daughter, who sorts out the family. She knows she's flawed, but boringly so. Now she wants to be flawed in an interesting way, to be a woman of wicked mystery and intrigue. Like the one in the photograph. SECRETS OF A FAMILY ALBUM is a beautifully written novel that explores the struggles and triumphs of one extraordinary family.
Would you marry a stranger to live the life of your dreams? 'A fun and refreshing read! I couldn't put it down!' HEIDI SWAIN 'The best book I've read in 2021. I LOVED it, it made me smile so much. Fresh, funny and utterly wonderful' HOLLY MARTIN 'Original, funny and so, so romantic, The Wedding Pact is a breath of fresh air that you should add to your summer reading list immediately' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN August Anderson needs somewhere to live. Dumped by her boyfriend who would rather be alone than move in with her, she has almost given up on happiness. Until she notices that the beautiful Georgian townhouse she's long admired (ahem, *obsessed over*) is looking for a new tenant, and suddenly it seems like things might be looking up . . . There's just one catch - the traditional, buttoned-up landlord is only willing to rent to a stable, married couple and August, quite frankly, is neither. Competition for the house is fierce and August knows she'll have to come up with a plan or risk losing her last shot at her happy ending. Enter Flynn, the handsome, charming and somewhat unsuspecting gentleman who August accidentally spills her coffee over. Flynn is new to the area and is looking for somewhere to live, and August thinks she knows just the place, but only if he's willing to tell a little white lie . . . The perfect feel-good summer read from reader favourite Lisa Dickenson, writing as Isla Gordon. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Sarah Morgan and Anna Bell Praise for ISLA GORDON: 'Heart-warming and full of hope. I loved it' HEIDI SWAIN 'The most beautiful, heart-warming story. Gorgeously cosy, uplifting . . . utterly lovely book' HOLLY MARTIN 'Sunday afternoon bliss!' FABULOUS magazine
Heart-warming and full of hope. I loved it' HEIDI SWAIN, Sunday Times bestselling author 'The most beautiful, heart-warming story. Gorgeously cosy, uplifting . . . utterly lovely book' HOLLY MARTIN, bestselling author of Christmas at Mistletoe Cove Escape to the mountains and fall in love this Christmas... Alice Bright has a great life. She has a job she adores, a devoted family and friends she'd lay down her life for. But when tragedy strikes, she finds her whole world turned upside down. Enter, Bear, a fluffy, lovable - and rapidly growing! - puppy searching for a home. Bear may be exactly what Alice needs to rekindle her spark, but a London flat is no place for a mountain dog, and soon Alice and Bear find themselves on a journey to the snow-topped mountains of Switzerland in search of a new beginning. Amidst the warming log fires, cosy cafes and stunning views, Alice finds her heart slowly beginning to heal. But will new friends and a charming next door neighbour be enough to help Alice fall in love with life once more? Filled with winter markets, falling snow and heart-warming seasonal romance, this is the perfect festive treat for fans of Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain. 'Dogs + snow + romance = Sunday afternoon bliss!' Fabulous 'A warm, beautiful read full of hope and friendship - of both the two-legged and the four-legged kind' Laura Bambrey, author of The Beginners Guide to Loneliness Real readers love A Season in the Snow: 'Will warm the cockles of any frozen heart and fill you with the joy magic and sparkle of the festive season.' ***** 'Perfect escapism from rainy England!' Bee Books Beauty Blog 'This is the perfect Christmas book for the dog lover in your life!' ***** 'I loved this book and the way it made me feel so cosy and wintery.' *****
Reeling from her husband's recent death and the discovery that he had gambled away their home and savings, Iris Chisholm takes a teaching position in a tiny Scottish Highland community, where she becomes involved in the troubles of her charges and pursues relationships with two men.
Second World War British Military Camouflage offers an original approach to the cultures and geographies of military conflict, through a study of the history of camouflage. Isla Forsyth narrates the scientific biography of Dr Hugh Cott (1900-1987), eminent zoologist and artist turned camoufleur, and entwines this with the lives of other camouflage practitioners, to trace the sites of camouflage's developments. Moving through the scientists' fieldsite, the committee boardroom, the military training site and the soldiers' battlefield, this book uncovers the history of this ambiguous military invention, and subverts a long-dominant narrative of camouflage as solely a protective technology. This study demonstrates that, as camouflage transformed battlefields into unsettling theatres of war, there were lasting consequences not only for military technology and knowledge, but also for the ethics of battle and the individuals enrolled in this process.
Snap up a pair of Isla Dewar's feel-good novels in this exclusive bundle from Polygon. First, delve into a feel-good summer reading mystery with It Takes One to Know One, where Charlie Gavin, abducted as a baby, joins the Be Kindly Missing Persons Bureau to help lost souls like himself. Then indulge in the lifelong friendship of Anna and George in A Day Like Any Other, a novel that shows it's never too late to find yourself, packed with humour, insight, depth and honesty. 'A realist, observant and needle-sharp, Isla Dewar can be very funny' – The Times Titles included in this bundle are: It Takes One to Know One A Day Like Any Other
Amid the sunshine and glamour, Cate faces a deadly dilemma. When sixteen-year-old Cate receives a frantic call from her boyfriend in Australia, she drops everything to join him. Michel is working in a marine sanctuary that has become inexplicably overrun with hyper-aggressive sharks. Both the animals and humans are in grave danger, but the authorities won't do anything to help. Cate needs all her quick wits, plus the help of her computer geek brother and her glamorous friends to prevent an eco-catastrophe.
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks John MuirThis is a book about Britains wildlife; how to discover it, and the adventures we can have with it. Its aim is to show that you dont have to travel to the nether reaches of the Arctic or the deepest corners of the Amazon rainforest to experience weird and wonderful creatures they are right here, on our doorstep.In a world where nature is slowly being replaced by technology and material things, every single one of us could do with appreciating the flora and fauna that we have. To spend time in the outdoors, exploring, searching and learning; teaching ourselves that there is life beyond our laptop screens. And it needs our help. Every day we lose more species, more habitatbut how are we meant to know what to save if we dont know what we will lose?This book is about just that. Written by a young conservationist who hasnt quite grown up, it details her small adventures travelling the UK in search of wildlife encounters, often on a shoestring budget. From ancient forests and coastal wilderness, to bustling city streets and suburban back gardens, nature is everywhere if you know where to look. Featuring unique illustrations and photography, Britains wild things will inspire you to get out there and discover the UKs hidden wilderness.
Curl up this Christmas with the ultimate city escape, and get ready to fall in love with NYC Will her dreams come true in the city that never sleeps? When she was nineteen, on a magical trip to New York City, Ashling created a list of her five life goals. There, she'd felt inspired to dream big, but now, ten years later, with four out of five goals having crumbled before her, she realises she has only one option left to live the life she's always dreamed of: move to New York City, before it's too late. Armed with a ninety-day visa, she's sure that a winter in the city that never sleeps will help her finally get her life on track. However, after arriving in the Big Apple with nowhere to live, Ashling realises that she may be in over her head, until she meets River . . . River is miserable. He's newly single, recently demoted and feeling entirely lost, but sensing Ashling could do with the help, he offers her his sofa bed. Despite their clashing personalities, over the course of the winter, outgoing Ashling finds herself growing closer to quiet, geeky River - but is he just shy or is there another reason he's holding back? With snow falling on 5th Avenue, a Thanksgiving parade and a fun-filled Christmas in the most romantic city in the world, can Ashling once again learn to follow her dreams - and maybe even her heart? PRAISE FOR ISLA GORDON 'Heart-warming and full of hope' - HEIDI SWAIN 'Gorgeously cosy . . . utterly lovely' - HOLLY MARTIN
From #1 bestselling author Isla Dean comes the third novella in the One Night Collection, ONE SPRING NIGHT. Mystery writer, Kara Keaton, moved to small town Stonebridge to start her life over after her husband’s death. Between writing, renovating the hundred-year-old home she purchased, and trying to figure out how to keep the plants in her greenhouse alive, she stays busy. But not so busy that she doesn’t enjoy her daily visits to the Plumber’s Pub where the cheer of the town rings long and loud. And it certainly isn't a hardship to watch the stoic and sexy Ben Roberts behind the bar. The steadiest of the siblings, Ben's love and pride in being part of his family's pub is palpable. He's a straight-shooter--when it's important--with a strong stature and golden eyes that show darker hints of what runs deep within him. And from the day he meets the mysterious Kara, he’s a man who knows what he wants. He just hasn't found a way into her world. Yet. With a spring storm barreling through the quaint New England town, Kara begins to let down her guard, and starts to understand that her heart truly is ready to love again. SPECIAL NOTE TO READERS: Each book in the One Night Collection is a standalone novella, featuring new characters with a story all their own, that takes place over the course of one night. The exception to this is One Summer Night (coming summer 2016!) which features a fun roundup of all the main characters in the collection as they come together for a fabulous Fourth of July celebration. One Night CollectionONE AUTUMN NIGHTONE WINTER NIGHTONE SPRING NIGHTONE SUMMER NIGHT (coming summer 2016) *REVIEWS*Praise for Isla Dean"Rich, expansive imagination…the stories seem to flow through her." Sierra Star Praise for One Autumn Night“The heroine has a ton of spunk and spirit.” Smexy Books "Escapism at its finest…Isla Dean does it again." L.L., Writer Praise for Valor In Darkness“The perfect travel companion. Isla Dean weaves a story of love in a small town like no other.” Wayfare Magazine Praise for Sapphire Sea"A lyrical delight all your senses will enjoy." Angelo Pizelo, contributing author of Peaceful Earth
A wonderful new storyteller unleashes a soaring debut that sweeps from the hills of Hawaii to the veldt of South Africa. "Come Sunday" is a novel about searching for a true homeland, family bonds torn asunder, and the unearthing of decades-old secrets.
A comprehensive and detailed examination of the law of evidence in the broadest of civil and criminal contexts. The emphasis is upon rigorous examination of the issues affecting all who work with the law of evidence whether in court, chamber practice or legal education. The fifth edition takes account of a range of relevant new legislation, including the following statutes: · Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2019 · Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 · Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 · Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc (Scotland) Act 2016 · Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 It includes relevant case law, including significant developments in respect of opinion evidence, real evidence and corroboration.
Isla is the best, the funniest, the cleverest, the most enjoyable writer in Scotland today. . . . you would enrich your life beyond all measure by discovering Isla Dewar." ---Robin Pilcher, New York Times bestselling author In this funny and charming novel, Megs is a woman whose ordinary life is about to become absolutely extraordinary. . . . When Megs became a house cleaner to make ends meet as a single mother of three, she didn't realize that people would be so blinded by the cleansers and mops, they would fail to see her as an actual human being. As "the housekeeper" she's become invisible to them all. Little do these upper-crust clients realize that her life is just as full as theirs, although perhaps a bit less high end. Megs sings the sultry blues at a club each weekend, begins a secret affair, and drinks her troubles away with her saucy best friend, Lorraine---all while trying to keep her children happy and her head above water. But with help from an eccentric professor whose house she cleans, her life is about to get a shot in the arm. Megs begins to speak her mind, stand up for herself, and live her life in color. Poignant and incredibly witty, Giving Up On Ordinary is a heartwarming story with laughter and surprises on every page. Following in the incredible footsteps of Maeve Binchy and Joanna Trollope, Isla Dewar has established herself as one of the greatest voices in women's fiction today.
Abducted and locked in an abandoned missile silo by a mad survivalist, a Kansas teen endures loneliness and despair while struggling to raise a baby in isolation before escaping into a world more changed than she anticipated.
The Silence of Clouds is the true story of Isla, a young actor who is fulfilling her dreams of theatrical success, when suddenly her life is changed forever. While on vacation in South America, trekking across the Andes, Isla is abducted at gunpoint, bound and gagged, raped and left for dead. Against the odds she battles her way barefoot over twenty miles of mountainous terrain in the dark, crawling and praying her way through the longest night back to civilization. The violation ricochets through Isla's life. Fear and alienation take over her days and the nights are fuelled by insomnia. Her relationship ends, she can no longer act and she is soon on the brink of a fatal breakdown, but when Isla meets Sal, a cockney market trader, an unusual friendship is born helping Isla to heal the wounds of her past. The Silence of Clouds is a book about trauma, betrayal, love and hope. It's a story of strength, the beauty of friendship, and the joy of taking a leap into the unknown.
DescriptionIsla's book is in essence a poetry book about the things that matter in her life, e.g. animals and the fight with her mental illness. At the end of the book 3 short stories of the author's experience with her animals are included. The speciality is the story of a seagull's experience with Isla. About the AuthorIsla Demuth was born in Germany, 1970. At the age of 5 years old, she and her younger brother were taken in to care. The authorities took this step due to the mental state of Isla's mother, who was also very abusive. In Burg Seinsfeld Isla and her brother stayed until their father's suicide in 1980. Two years at home with her mother followed, which resulted in lots of physical and mental abuse for the children. The authorities stepped in yet again and both children were taken in to care. Isla stayed in care until the age of 20. She then lived in a family home and did a 3 year apprenticeship in merchandise. The apprenticeship went well despite frequently running away from her orderly life, and living rough for short periods of time. This was a habit acquired in the care-homes and did not stop in adulthood. At the age of 23, Isla ran away again, and leaving Germany behind came to Britain. Here she found for a while a home with a religious community. A suicide attempt, of which there have been many since her father's death, made life at the community impossible. Soon Isla became even more unwell and turned to arson. Prison in Broadmoor followed. In 2003 Isla was deemed fit for a medium secure setting where she stayed until 2007. A year in the community, followed by a rapid mental decline in a Gloucester care home. Isla is at present back in hospital where she recovers from a psychosis and is treated for her Borderline Personality Disorder.
The brand-new heart-warming seasonal romance from Isla Gordon. This is the perfect festive treat for fans of Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain! 'Heart-warming and full of hope' HEIDI SWAIN on A Season in the Snow Cleo loves winter in Wavebreak Bay. The tourists leave as the temperatures drop, the fairy lights go up and it really starts to feel like home again. It also happens to be the time of year that her best friend Eliot comes back from San Francisco. Though the seasons change, not much else in Cleo's life does. She's in a people-pleasing rut taking the worst shifts at the family restaurant, pet-sitting for her parents and making little time for herself. Cleo has spent so long thinking about everyone around her that she's lost sight of what she wants. And she wants Eliot. And she's decided that, this year, she's finally going to tell him. But as the snow settles on Wavebreak Bay, Cleo's Christmas-for-two is disrupted by the arrival of her entire family - and more guests keep arriving. As Cleo works hard to make sure everyone else is having the most wonderful time of the year, will she finally pluck up the courage to stand up for herself . . . and to follow her heart? Filled with beach walks, hot chocolates and a will-they-won't-they romance, this is the perfect festive treat for fans of Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain. Praise for ISLA GORDON: 'The most beautiful, heart-warming story. Gorgeously cosy, uplifting . . . utterly lovely book' HOLLY MARTIN, bestselling author 'Dogs + snow + romance = Sunday afternoon bliss!' - Fabulous 'A warm, beautiful read full of hope and friendship - of both the two-legged and the four-legged kind' Laura Bambrey, author of The Beginners Guide to Loneliness
From high fantasy to cyberpunk - romance for every taste! Hoping to reveal all shades of romance, we have gathered together ten authors from around the world, including Canada, England, Lithuania, and the United States, for this sweet speculative fiction romance anthology, A Season for Romance. In twenty stories, you will find true love in a variety of genres and styles, from first kisses to second chances, on epic journeys and in bittersweet moments. Nine of these stories feature main characters who identify as LGBTQ+. In this first flash fiction anthology of A Season for Romance: Spring Blossoms, the characters in our stories are just starting to acknowledge their budding feelings for one another. There is beauty, tenderness, angst, and even humor in these carefully crafted stories meant to transport you to distant, fantastical worlds where love is just moments away. We hope you enjoy them.
Thrown into salsa lessons by her therapist, Fiona stumbles her way from depression to happiness and, numerous disasters later, finally finds her rhythm again. As if it wasn't bad enough to be living back home with her parents after leaving the Two-timing Lying Bastard, Fiona also finds herself socially ostracized after a drunken dancefloor disaster at the Returned Servicemen's League disco, resulting in her father practically frog-marching her off to a psychologist. Sounds very Hollywood, right? Except, when your parents are Scottish, it goes without saying that any therapist is of the budget variety. As part of her plunge into the surreal world of therapy, Fiona's instructed to have dance lessons to raise her self-esteem, in the process emptying her father's wallet and threatening the sanctity of his prized spoon collection to foot the bill. And that's despite Fiona's three left feet, all of which are rhythm challenged. Salsa lessons, secrets and lies, a riotous bachelorette night and a disastrous wedding see Fiona's life spiraling as wildly out of control as her salsa. With her therapist's help, she should be able to see the truth lurking just below the surface and finally take back control once and for all—that is, unless her so-called friends have anything to do with it. Reader's Advisory: This book contains references to implications of emotional abuse and a brief description of dubious consent.
The Boy from Hollow Hut" by Isla May Mullins is a heartwarming and coming-of-age novel that delves into the life of a young boy from a rural background. In this touching story, readers are introduced to the protagonist, a young boy who hails from Hollow Hut, a small and remote village. As the narrative unfolds, we follow the boy's journey as he navigates the challenges and experiences of growing up in a rustic and close-knit community. The story explores his friendships, family relationships, and the life lessons he learns along the way. The novel captures the essence of rural life and the beauty of simple, everyday moments. It portrays the boy's growth and maturation as he encounters both joys and hardships, ultimately finding his place in the world. Isla May Mullins' storytelling paints a vivid picture of rural life, offering a narrative that celebrates the values of community, resilience, and the universal journey of self-discovery.
Amidst the sunshine and glamour, Cate faces a deadly dilemma. School's out and sixteen-year-old Cate Carlisle lands a job on board a gorgeous yacht, moored in the south of France. She's working for the glamorous supermodel, actress and pop star Nancy Kyle! But mysterious, terrifying events keep happening around her. Soon Cate's resourcefulness is the ony thing keeping her, and the smuggled animals she discovers, from a terrifying fate.
This second edition presents veterinary professionals with practical solutions to specific situations due to new tendencies influencing the sector. The author tackles topics such as market research, how to form a team and retain staff, business plans and protocols, or how to control expenditure. The book has also been updated with the know-how required to get the most out of the new technologies and digital tools.
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