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Collecting together all ten former Children's Laureates, this beautiful gift anthology is now available in paperback. Quentin Blake – Anne Fine – Michael Morpurgo – Jacqueline Wilson – Michael Rosen – Anthony Browne – Julia Donaldson – Malorie Blackman – Chris Riddell – Lauren ChildThe exceptional talents behind some of the nation's best-loved books – from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We're Going on a Bear Hunt to the Charlie and Lola series – the Children's Laureates are the perfect ambassadors for children's literature. This beautiful gift anthology contains stories, poems and pictures by all ten former honourees. Among others, Quentin Blake tells the stories behind his pictures of weird and wonderful beasts, Michael Morpurgo draws on childhood memories for a moving wartime tale and Michael Rosen plays with language and shapes in his witty, read-aloud poems. Each contribution is designed to inspire children to create their own work, and is accompanied by a note from the authors – rare insights from the finest talent in the world of children’s books. Above all else, Flights of Fancy celebrates the Laureateship's most important achievement: encouraging children to let their imaginations soar.

"The Lady with the Lamp" contains a collection of essays and extracts from various writers concerning English social reformer, statistician, and founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). Nightingale became famous during the time she served as manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, giving nursing a positive reputation and becoming a Victorian culture icon. Also known as "The Lady with the Lamp", she was an accomplished writer who produced work related to medical knowledge. This vintage collection offers a unique insight into the life and work of Florence Nightingale and is highly recommended for those with an interest in nursing and the history thereof. Contents include: "Florence Nightingale, by Lytton Strachey", "Florence Nightingale, by Millicent Fawcett", "Santa Filomena, by H. W. Longfellow", "Florence Nightingale, by M. B. Synge", "Florence Nightingale, by Hamilton Wright Mabie And Kate Stephens", "An Angel Of Mercy - Florence Nightingale, by David Wasgatt Clark", "Florence Nightingale, by Linda Richards, America's First Trained Nurse", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"Extraordinary Nurses Throughout History" celebrates the amazing efforts of eight notable nurses, collected in honour of Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday. Throughout history, many notable women have helped create and improve the practice of modern nursing that we are all familiar with today. Since the first documented mention of professional nurses in approximately 300 AD, their contributions at times when nursing was much less well established are invaluable when studying how nursing has evolved throughout the ages. This fascinating and insightful exposition of the lives and achievements of notable nurses will appeal to those with an interest in the history of nursing and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Chapters include: "Dorothea Dix", "Mary Seacole", "Florence Nightingale", "Clara Barton", "Sarah Emma Edmonds", "Linda Richards", "Edith Cavell", and "Violetta Thursten", and also included is an introductory essay entitled "Representative Women - The Free Nurse" by Ingleby Scott.

This small but interdisciplinary collection on ritual originally published between 1974 and 1998, draws together research by leading academics in the area of anthropology, sociology, history and religion and provides a focused approach to the study of ritual in human society. Comprised of 4 volumes, the collection offers a diverse study of how ritual plays a vital role in a variety of circumstances, including: Industrial society; Diasporas; Reproduction;Society; Death and bereavement. This academically stimulating set provides a uniquely interdisciplinary look at an area of study currently regaining prominence. It brings back into print a selection of previously unavailable titles, which will still be of interest to academics today, as at their time of publication. It will provide a must-have resource for academics and students seeking to better understand the use of ritual from a wide selection of areas. The collection will appeal to not only those working in the area of anthropology, but also history, sociology and religion.

This 13 volume set contains titles, originally published between 1949 and 1991. Focusing on eighteenth-century England it includes titles which examine novels, drama and poetry from the time. There are titles that discuss the literature in a historical, sociological and political context as well as from a feminist perspective. Other texts look at the language and structure used in literature and how it has evolved over time. This collection will be of interest to students of literature and literary theory.

A handsomely bound, gold and silver-stamped book, The Order of Baptism of Children, Second Edition, contains the texts for the new, revised order plus the optional rites including the Order of Baptism within Mass. It features the official ritual for several children and one child; parts clearly marked for the celebrant, parents, and godparents; an explanation of the sacrament; and appropriate Scripture readings. The second edition contains large, easy-to-read type and is printed in two colors to help distinguish the parts for the celebrant, parents, and godparents. Three elegant ribbon markers assure easy use. Un libro bellamente encuadernado, con sellos de oro y plata, la segunda edici n contiene los textos para el nuevo orden revisado de bautismo m s los Ritos opcionales, incluido el Bautismo durante la Misa. Presenta el ritual oficial para varios ni os y un ni o; partes claramente marcadas para el celebrante, los padres y los padrinos; una explicaci n del sacramento; y lecturas b blicas apropiadas. La segunda edici n contiene una tipograf a grande y f cil de leer y est impresa en dos colores para ayudar a distinguir las partes para el celebrante, los padres y los padrinos. Tres elegantes marcadores de cinta aseguran un uso f cil.

This seventh issue of TulipTree Review features the winners of the Genre fiction story contest, including Grand Prize winner Alexander Weinstein and HMs/contributors P. Jo Anne Burgh, Sandy Lender, David Brendan Hopes, Evan Hundhausen, Shana Scott, Charles W. Warren, and William Hemlepp.

A father struggles to protect his children from the horrors of an alien apocalypse, an important package must be delivered in a world gone to ruin, and animal spirits conjured up by dark magic run wild amongst the harsh outback These are just a few of the scenarios awaiting you in this first anthology written and compiled by members of Hunter Writers Centre's speculative fiction group, The Story Hunters. From traditional science fiction to horror, dystopian, and high fantasy, each of the nine authors brings their own unique voice to the diverse banner of speculative fiction.

A handsomely bound, gold and silver-stamped book, The Order of Baptism of Children, Second Edition, contains the texts for the new, revised order plus the optional rites including the order of Baptism within Mass. It features the official ritual for several children and one child; parts clearly marked for the celebrant, parents, and godparents; an explanation of the sacrament; and appropriate Scripture readings. The second edition contains large, easy-to-read type and is printed in two colors to help distinguish the parts for the celebrant, parents, and godparents. Three elegant ribbon markers assure easy use.

Featuring first words, numbers, colors, and shapes, alongside a clear, colorful layout and bold images, this introduction to Mandarin helps young children learn basic vocabulary. An introduction for parents and teachers suggests strategies for helping children learn most effectively. A complete English-Mandarin word list at the end of the book repeats the words and includes a helpful pronunciation guide and language tips. With a format that encourages adult-child interaction, toddlers and their parents will find My First Mandarin Word Book to be the ideal "look and say" picture-word book.

This collection is a multi-faceted examination of all things library: it features a staggering range of books by some of the field’s leading experts. It is a truly comprehensive, in-depth look at all aspects of library life, from specialist collections to budgets; IT systems to collection management; information brokers to end-users; and much more besides.

Originally published between 1928 and 1987, the volumes in this set provide an interesting look back at how psychology has developed as a discipline and some of the problems it has encountered along the way. It includes volumes focusing on the history of specific fields such as developmental and experimental psychology, as well as examining the roots of psychological theory as a whole and how it has informed many of the fields of psychology we know today.

This exciting and diverse collection on conservation originally published between 1974 and 2002, draws together research by leading academics in the area of conservation and provides a focused and interdisciplinary approach to the subject area. Comprised of 8 volumes, the collection offers a diverse snapshot of some important areas in the study of conservation, including: Home conservation;Biodiversity and ecosystems; Trade in wildlife; Environmental campaigning; Political environmentalism This academically stimulating set brings back into print a selection of previously unavailable titles, which addresses areas that are of even more importance and interest in the present day than at their time of publication and will provide a must-have resource for academics and students seeking to better understand conservation and environmental change. The collection will appeal to not only those working in the environmental sciences, but also in the areas of politics, economics and geography.

Routledge Library Editions: Political Thought and Political Philosophy (54 Volume set) presents titles, originally published between 1924 and 2003. Political theory has a long history and broad scope, this set draws together research from leading academics covering key themes such as: liberty and justice, power, federalism, anarchy and direct action, socialism, Marxism and liberalism. It will be of interest to students of both politics and philosophy.