David Miles

An in-depth cultural and archaeological history of one of England's great ancient monuments: the White Horse at Uffington. The White Horse at Uffington is an icon of the English landscape – a sleek, almost abstract figure 120 yards long which was carved into the green turf of the spectacular chalk scarp of the North Wessex Downs in the early first millennium BC. For centuries antiquarians, travellers and local people speculated about the age of the Horse, who created it and why. Was it a memorial to King Alfred the Great’s victory over the heathen Danes, an emblem of the first Anglo-Saxon settlers or a prehistoric banner, announcing the territory of a British tribe? Or was the Horse an actor in an elaborate prehistoric ritual, drawing the sun across the sky? The rich history of this ancient figure and its surroundings can help us understand how people have created and lived in the Downland landscape, which has inspired artists, poets and writers including Eric Ravilious, John Betjeman and J. R. R. Tolkien. The White Horse itself is most remarkable because it is still here. People have cared for it and curated it for centuries, even millennia. In that time the meaning of the Horse has changed, yet it has remained a symbol of continuity and is a myth for modern times.

Ticket to Ride(TM) is a board game that's sold over 18 million copies. In this thrilling, 100% official narrative adventure, 12-year-old Teddy Hart accidentally boards the wrong train, but it's not just any ol' train, it's a high-speed bullet train filled with spies, excitement, and action Can Teddy protect "the asset" and make it back home in one piece? After saving the Excelsior Express, Teddy thought he'd be heading home for a quiet, adventure-free break. But when he accidentally boards the Rocket, a state-of-the-art, cutting-edge bullet train, things spiral out of control fast. This fictional novel, perfect for middle schoolers or gamers of any age, is based on the hit Ticket to Ride(TM) board game by Alan R. Moon. Without a ticket, a phone, or any idea why there's a mysterious puppy in his backpack, Teddy hurtles towards New Orleans at record-breaking speeds. As his journey unfolds, he encounters an eclectic mix of characters, from shadowy agents to an elderly woman named Wilson to a pair of burly brothers who try to recruit him. And what's more--everyone seems to be after the "asset," and Teddy doesn't know who to trust. As the adventure intensifies, Teddy must rely on his train knowledge, sharp wits, and unexpected allies to protect the puppy, uncover the Rocket's secrets, and find his way back home--if he can. Join Teddy for another electrifying journey, packed with twists, turns, and unexpected surprises as he takes a Ticket to Ride(TM) Bestselling author Adrienne Kress (Five Nights at Freddy's / Bendy and the Ink Machine) weaves a delightful spy story with twist in a style reminiscent of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl. "Perfect for readers who love trains and adventure. A valuable addition with an entertaining story line and enjoyable artwork." - School Library Journal, for Ticket to Ride: An Unexpected Journey "With a crisp, engaging voice and sharp wit, Adrienne Kress is always a treat to read." - Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

Providing an exploration of the discussion on how a stronger ethical basis for the work of environmental health practitioners (EHPs) can contribute to improved public health, because EHPs/environmental health officers (EHOs) come into daily contact with members of the public to address threats to their health and wellbeing. This book examines what is meant by professional ethics and the role of professional bodies in ensuring members of the profession act ethically. They should be expected to act as guardians of the public interest, without fear or favour. Ethics is an integral part of public health decision-making and needs to be incorporated into public and environmental health policy development and decision-making. This work, while seeking to stimulate debate within the environmental health profession, will examine what this means for EHPs. Ethics and the Environmental Health Profession: The Importance of Being Ethical explores the process of ethical decision-making in the environmental health profession and asks the question of whom EHPs have an ethical duty towards in their work. It looks at a variety of ethical issues which arise for EHPs working in local government, as consultants or for commercial companies. This book is useful for EHPs globally, other local government officers, educational establishments where environmental and public health courses are run globally, elected members of local authorities, and policymakers at national and local government levels.

All aboard the journey of a lifetime Ticket to Ride is an immensely popular board game where players test their skills in teamwork, strategy, and luck. This new, 100% official, and high stakesTicket to Ride book will whisk readers all throughout the North America, is perfect for fans of all ages, with black-and-white illustrations by artist David Miles and chilling, pulse-pounding prose by bestselling author Adrienne Kress. To say twelve-year-old Teddy loves trains is an understatement. He is obsessed. He knows everything there is to know about them, has the most amazing model train setup in the basement, and he carries around a classic caboose, a small model of a caboose of a 19th century steam engine that he received as a birthday gift. It's his good luck charm So when Teddy wins a Ticket To Ride the Excelsior Express in a writing contest, he can't wait. The Excelsior Express is a train that's modeled to look like it's from the 1920's but is outfitted with a high-tech locomotive system. This will be the train's flagship journey, and it's a dream come true for Teddy. Plus, he'll get to see his grandparents in Los Angeles, and travel all across North America from his hometown of Toronto, Canada. Wait . . . dream come true? Or maybe a nightmare. When the train gets rerouted from Omaha to Pittsburgh, at first, Teddy doesn't think anything of it. Trains get rerouted all of the time. But then the train gets rerouted again. What's more, his lucky caboose is missing. As it turns out, this ticket to ride takes Teddy, his new friend Olivia, a woman always dressed in yellow named Mina, two traveling musicians named Allie and Dex, and their fellow passengers on an unexpected journey and through some pretty hefty corporate corruption. Based on the hit board game, Ticket to Ride, author Adrienne Kress weaves fascinating story with adventure in this book that's full of mystery, adventure, and friendship, in a style reminiscent of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl. Illustrator David Miles's spot art leaps off the page . . . and onto a train track. Fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Adrienne's own Bendy and the Ink Machine novels will love this series. "Perfect for readers who love trains and adventure. A valuable addition with an entertaining story line and enjoyable artwork." - School Library Journal "With a crisp, engaging voice and sharp wit, Adrienne Kress is always a treat to read." - Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

Cherished and revered stories of the New Testament come to life with intereactive, tactile features and memorable moments Bursting with moving parts, pull tabs, wheels, touch-and-feel spots, and other interactive features, The Interactive New Testament teaches kids about the life, parables, and the miracles of Jesus in an interactive format that's as engaging as it is fun Pull the tab to reveal the Christmas star. Rub your finger on the rough wood of Joseph's carpenter's shop. Move a panel to turn water into wine and feed thousands with a few loaves and fishes Spin the wheel to learn the symbolism of each of Jesus's parables. Lift the flap to reveal the resurrected Jesus on Easter morning, and much more Foldout panels explain extra details about everyday life during the time of Jesus--from food to Roman history to Jewish customs--providing helpful context for the New Testament's stories. Covering the life of Jesus and a bit of the ministry of Paul and the early apostles, The Interactive New Testament is an engaging way to help young kids fall in love with the stories of the New Testament. The second book in the award-winning Interactive Explorer series Accolades for The Interaactive Constitution A 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book (NCSS-CBC)Finalist, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards: The Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book"Both history geeks and casual students should easily ratify this one."―Publishers Weekly

For every little one on your list, a 3-D book about the weather you can touch and move--all on your own Help your youngest loved ones leap into STEAM and stay curious about the climate forever. Don't just read about weather--make it move In Hands-On Academy Weather, little hands will literally make rain fall, suns rise, and rainbows shine with wheels, tabs, flaps, and more made from sturdy, durable artcard, all while learning the fundamentals of weather. Bold, colorful art and simple vocabulary round out this first-of-its-kind, fully interactive STEAM book A perfect addition to preschool shelves and early-learning programs, and a fun way to inspire STEAM (and answer tough questions ) at a time when inquisitive minds are beginning to blossom. Topics covered include: Temperature Air Pressure and humidity Wind Clouds Precipitation Weather systems Storms Rainbows The seasons What to wear Part of the Hands-On Academy STEAM series, an exciting, interactive new way for young, budding minds (and hands ) to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

For every little one on your list, a 3-D book about space you can touch and move--all on your own Help your youngest loved ones leap into STEAM and stay curious about the cosmos forever. Don't just read about space--make it move In Hands-On Academy Space, little hands will literally make solar systems spin, moons eclipse, and universes expand with wheels, tabs, flaps, and more made from sturdy, durable artcard, all while learning the fundamentals of space exploration and the mysteries of the cosmos. Bold, colorful art and simple vocabulary round out this first-of-its-kind, fully interactive STEAM book A perfect addition to preschool shelves and early-learning programs, and a fun way to inspire STEAM (and answer tough questions ) at a time when inquisitive minds are beginning to blossom. Topics covered include: The solar system The sun The moon The earth The planets Comets and asteroids Galaxies The universe Human space exploration What it's like in space Part of the Hands-On Academy STEAM series, an exciting, interactive new way for young, budding minds (and hands ) to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

The story of the Three Little Pigs gets a Truck Tales twist For kids who love all things cars and trucks comes The Three Little Rigs, the latest in the Truck Tales series Big Rig sends out the Three Little Rigs with glass, lumber, and steel to take to the other side of the mountain. But when night falls and the little rigs make camp (in quickly-built houses of glass, lumber, and steel, of course), the Big Bad Bulldozer pays them a mischievous visit. "Little rigs, little rigs, let me come in " comes the growl. "Not by the glare of our rimmy rim rims " This rollicking truck mashup will get kids and adults alike wheel, wheel, wheeling all the way home Find more truck twists on all your favorite fairytales, including: Hansel and Diesel Cylinderella and more Each book is constructed of sturdy, durable board, perfect for little hands and fingers. With magical illustrations and easy-to-read type, this is one tale you'll be asked to read again and again

The story of Cinderella gets a Truck Tales twist For kids who love all things cars and trucks comes the latest in the Truck Tales series Cylinderella lives with the three meanest trucks in all the land: Olga, Holga, and Helga. All day long, she scrubs Olga's floors, shines Helga's hubcaps, and cleans Helga's cylinders (yuck ). When King Carburetor announces the Royal Car Show, surely Cylinderella won't be allowed to attend--that is, not until the Fairy Rod Mother has something to say about it. Oooooogaaaa Cylinderella is whisked to the show, where the kingdom discovers that what's inside a person is more important than a shiny coat of paint. Find more truck twists on all your favorite fairytales, including: Hansel and Diesel The Three Little Rigs and more Each book is constructed of sturdy, durable board, perfect for little hands and fingers. With magical illustrations and easy-to-read type, this is one tale you'll be asked to read again and again

The story of Hansel and Gretel gets a Truck Tales twist For kids who love all things cars and trucks comes the latest in the Truck Tales series Hansel and Diesel's father is the village's hardworking cement mixer. But when deliveries of cement suddenly stop, Papa Truck can't work. Who will fix the roads? What about the sidewalks? Hansel and Diesel set off to investigate--and get lost deep in the woods and imprisoned by a witch. But it's not for nothing that Hansel and Diesel are the bravest, cleverest trucks in all the land. Quick thinking, courage, and a little cement save the day in this hilarious mixed-up fairy tale Find more truck twists on all your favorite fairy tales, including: Cylinderella The Three Little Rigs and more Each book is constructed of sturdy, durable board, perfect for little hands and fingers. With magical illustrations and easy-to-read type, this is one tale you'll be asked to read again and again

An illuminating, reassuring guide to vaccination enriched with the latest science

"Like Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd's The Runaway Bunny (1942) and others before it, this is a heartwarming proclamation of love in all its forms between a caregiver and a child. An irresistible presentation of unconditional love."--Kirkus Reviews"Sure to be a hit with young construction lovers, and comforting for any child worried about all those 'What ifs.'"--? School Library Journal A heartwarming "I Love You" book for kids who love trucks. Sometimes kids--and little trucks--need to be reassured of a parent's love. In I Love You, Little Truck, Big Truck loves Little Truck with a full heart--but Little Truck can't help but wonder. "Little Truck smiled, then it sank to a frown. / 'But what about times I might let you down? / Like when I spill oil or get grease on the rugs. / Even then, will you give me your kisses and hugs?" In a heartwarming exchange featuring favorite construction trucks, Big Truck shows how a parent's love overcomes oil spills, cement, and even the deepest of holes. Adorable illustrations from Natasha Mollins complement the simple, rhyming text to convey an endearing message that kids will want to hear--and feel--again and again. Thick, sturdy artcard and a protective, glossy coating ensures the book will last for many more readings

Arrrr, here be treasure With die-cut holes and suprises at every turn, Dig Here is a lobster of a different color "Bursts of unexpected color make the busy illustrations worth diving into, from edge to electric edge, as the pirate bumbles his way toward a revelation that will tickle young readers."--ForeWord Reviews I am the fiercest pirate in the world. This is my beard. You can tell it is real because I cry if you pull it. This is my peg leg. I am borrowing it. This is my hole. We will get to that in a minute. This is my eye patch. It is very convincing at parties. And this is my treasure. You cannot see it, because it is buried. That is what fierce pirates do. You do not believe me? Here--you will dig with me, and then you will see for yourself. A hapless pirate digs for rubies, diamonds, and coins, but after three attempts, two naps, and one lousy map, he's unearthed nothing but a sore back and serious misgivings. Blistering barnacles It's left to his trusty dog to save the day, and fortunately, he comes through in a big way.

Reformulating a problem of both constitutionalism and liberalism discussed in the works of Ernst-Wolfgang Böckenförde, Hannah Arendt, and Alexis de Tocqueville, the book examines one generally overlooked manifestation of constitutionalism: the role of the courts in shaping democratic politics and the inter-relationship between citizens and state. Drawing on constitutional history, law, and political theory, David Miles argues that constitutionalism cannot be seen merely as an institutional mechanism to limit government, as it also has a crucial civic dimension upon which the liberal state depends. Utilising the works of Böckenförde, Arendt, and Tocqueville, constitutionalism is conceived in the book as part of a broader system of communal norms which sustains representative democracy and liberalism. Through an analysis of judicial interventions in the electoral processes of the United States and Germany, Miles explores the role of civil society actors in transforming constitutionalism through legal challenges to oligarchical or exclusionary practices. He assesses how, in adjudicating these cases, the US Supreme Court and the German Constitutional Court have mediated the tension between threats to stability and the imperative of democratic renewal. Democracy, the Courts, and the Liberal State will be of interest to scholars, students, and practitioners interested in comparative politics, political theory, and constitutional law and history.

All aboard the Alphatrain, now a durable, oversized, 26-piece, 50-inch floor puzzle! Packaged in an adorable box with a rope handle, this sturdy puzzle is perfect for little hands. From the alligator conductor in the engine to the zebra catching some ZZZs in the caboose, this colorful puzzle will teach fine motor skills, letters, and animals on its way down the tracks! Look closely for some fun look-and-find items in every train car! A perfect gift for any toddler learning the ABCs as well helping their little figures improve dexterity.