In all its grim glory, the Second World War is brought to life in twelve of the grittiest war dramas ever committed to paper. War Picture Library was the daddy of them all - the first pocket library and for many fans, the best. The conflict that engulfed Europe forced ordinary men to give up their safe, happy lives and fight for freedom against an enemy who had been preparing for war for years. Debuting in 1958, War picture Library celebrated the heroic actions of the Allies as they fought back on land, at sea and in the air. No theatre of conflict was ignored. Written by authors who had themselves seen combat, from the baking deserts of Africa to the steaming jungles of the Far East, these complete stories gave youngsters growing up in the years after the war an answer to the question, 'What did you do in the war, daddy?' Gathered here is some of the most striking war art ever produced, reproduced 25% bigger than the originals so you can feel every bullet hit, every crashing wave and every nerve shattering explosion. This is military history as you've never read it before.
*Audio Enhanced Read-Along EbookSanta' s workshop is a very busy place— even for Sophie, who is in charge of tying bows on every present.But when she starts taking selfies with her handy-dandy camera phone, everyone in the workshop easily gets distracted...Until Santa' s Big Night Delivery Suit goes missing! In this fun and whimsical Christmas story, can the reader find the trail to Santa' s suit? Will Sophie' s selfies save the day?
The untamed West lives again. Rugged heroes outshoot yellow-bellied villains in ten of the best wild west comics in one bumper volume. Whooping injuns, wandering cowpokes, grizzled prospectors, mysterious hombres in sombreros and masked outlaws - this is the untamed West of our childhoods, where the heroes are rugged and honest, the villains are yellow-bellied and only the toughest survive. From the Great Plains to dusty Texan trails and lawless prospecting towns, every thrilling story in this book is jam-packed with gunfights, jaw-busting saloon punch ups, racing stagecoaches and tomahawk throwing varmints. So saddle up pardner, grab your six-gun and prepare to ride into town.
The Music Tree: Christmas is a new addition to the revolutionary Music Tree series. Designed to develop solid reading from the beginning, these Christmas collections contain many of the most-requested carols, in addition to some not readily available for beginners. The duets are impressive and add rich sonority to each student part. Titles: * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Good King Wenceslas * Joy to the World * O Come, O Come, Emmanuel * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Frosty the Snowman * Jingle Bell Rock (Duet) * What Child Is This?
Illustrated by Warren Long Inspired by Gavin de Becker's best selling book 'Protecting the Gift,' I Have a Hero gives insight into warning signs, tricky people, and when it is okay not to be polite. I Have a Hero is a simple guide to start a conversation with children about their own safety. With principles developed by Gavin de Becker, a top safety expert, this book supplies basic knowledge and empowerment directly to children, teaching them how they can protect themselves. NiColle and Savage Steve Holland reside in Southern California with their three children. Warren Long lives in Malibu, California, where he is a prodigious and widely collected fine artist.
The Music Tree: Christmas is a new addition to the revolutionary Music Tree series. Designed to develop solid reading from the beginning, these Christmas collections contain many of the most-requested carols, in addition to some not readily available for beginners. The duets are impressive and add rich sonority to each student part. Titles include: The Little Drummer Boy * Silent Night * We Three Kings of Orient Are (Duet) * Up on the Housetop * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Duet) * O Christmas Tree.
The Music Tree: Christmas is a new addition to the revolutionary Music Tree series. Designed to develop solid reading from the beginning, these Christmas collections contain many of the most-requested carols, in addition to some not readily available for beginners. The duets are impressive and add rich sonority to each student part. Titles: * Joy to the World * Silent Night * The First Noel * Away in a Manger * Deck the Halls * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Jingle Bells
The Activities books are closely correlated, unit-by-unit with the Music Tree series. They provide extensive reinforcement in all the new Music Tree discoveries, plus they offer an exciting new program of sight-playing, guaranteed to develop successful sight-readers from the start.
The Music Tree is the most carefully researched and laboratory-tested series for elementary piano students available. This edition contains a natural, child-oriented sequence of learning experiences combined with new music of unprecedented variety and appeal. Great pedagogy and great music—a winning combination!
The Music Tree is the most carefully researched and laboratory-tested series for elementary piano students available. This edition contains a natural, child-oriented sequence of learning experiences combined with new music of unprecedented variety and appeal. Great pedagogy and great music—a winning combination!
Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History traces the evolution of this popular art form from the earliest illustrations of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells through the classic cover art of pulp magazines from the 1920s and 30s, to graphic novels in the 60s and 70s, and right up to contemporary film posters, movies, and television shows. Chapters bring to light the most groundbreaking and talked about sci-fi art in media ranging from comic books, movies, and TV programs to art, posters, toys, literature, collectibles, board games and video games. Sci-Fi Art is a comprehensive compilation that reveals fascinating background information, anecdotes, ideas, and inspirations relied on by iconic artists from Chris Foss, Jim Burns, and David Mattingly to Moebius, Albert Robida, and Frank Kelly Freas. Illuminating analyses of these sci-fi masters' use of technique, tools, materials, and media are also featured. All images are richly illustrated and seemingly three-dimensional making Sci-Fi Art the perfect nostalgia book for sci-fi fans and collectors, as well as an inspiring resource for art lovers, designers, illustrators, writers and creative minds.
A collection of essays on crime noir ranging from the origins of hard-boiled writing in the pages of Black Mask, the novels of James M. Cain, W. R. Burnett and Mickey Spillane-and of their British copyists Ben Sarto, 'Griff' and Dail Ambler-to the movies of Joe Eszterhas and David Fincher. This eclectic collection also includes essays on the crime novels and movies of Hollywood's worst director, Edward D. Wood, Len Deighton's Harry Palmer novels, Sexton Blake's infamous nemesis, Zenith the Albino, and a new take on George Orwell's classic essay 'Raffles and Miss Blandish'. Steve Holland is a freelance writer and editor.
When it comes to telling stories about the Second World War few did it better than the authors of Battle Picture Library! Here at least is the collection you've been waiting for, gathering together 12 of the toughest tales of war ever told. From the bomb-shattered roads of Europe to the terrors of a German POW camp, below the crashing waves of the Atlantic or in the war-torn skies over England's green fields - these stories of courage and comradeship stirred the imaginations of generations of British children whose parents and grandparents struggled against the Axis powers bent on enslaving nations. The stories you'll find in this volume have an incredible range, from action with the Desert Rats to top-secret missions for Military Intelligence via the nightmare dreams of a Captain in the airborne division and the heroic rise of Jack Charlton (not that Jack Charlton) to the head of Baker Company. It's not just rattling good history it's explosive!Attracting some of the finest talent from across Europe, these visceral pocket novels are reproduced 25 per cent bigger than the originals so you can revel in every glorious detail. If you remember these books from your schooldays, get ready to relive the excitement. If you're new to them have we got an experience for you!
Kenan and Kel have one week to get good enough to beat the McThunk brothers in a game of basketball. They must win because they don't want to go around wearing a shirt that says 'loser' on it.
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are the breakout stars of Nickelodeon's comedy show "All That". In "Summer Vacation", Kenan convinces his family to let Kel come along on their family vacation--a cross-country drive to Grandma's house in Florida. But then Kenan and Kel wake up halfway to New York in a car full of strangers!
Kevin and Kel, the two best friends who are always 'schemin' and dreamin' are getting into trouble again in a brand new adventure set in the Old Wild West. Kenan and Kel are sucked back in time to where Kenan's ancestor, Sheriff Kenan, and his partner, Deputy Kel, are busy fighting The Bad Guy in town. The boys are about to get in on the action, the only problem is that Kel's scared of horses...
Australians is a 240 page, full colour, digital download ebook containing 60 profiles of people from around Australia. It provides a colourful, revealing and entertaining insight into a diverse nation.
Zoey and the gang are ready to rock their second year at PCA, but things start to get pretty strange pretty quickly. Things don't really go the way Zoey and her friends expected. Will life ever be normal again?
It's Halloween, and the older students have created a haunted house for the younger kids. It's scary stuff, and the night soon takes an unexpected turn! Then, it's Zoey vs Logan in a PCA webcast. Who's got the best argument and the strongest case? All will be revealed! Complete with pull-out poster.
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