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  • Bob Books Collection Box 2 Advancing Beginners and Word Families 16 Books - Paperback Scholastic

    Description: Advance Beginners readers and word families collection teach a child letter sounds. Consistent short vowels and consonants mean a child can quickly decode the simple words. Contains 16 booklets filled with fun, drama and surprise, keeping interest high for even the youngest readers, ages 4 and up. The short booklets provide a child a sense of accomplishment. 16 books--256 total pages of reading fun PLUS: Parent Guide, Doorknob Hanger, Stickers, and Bookmark. In the Box: Contains 16 books (256 pages) stickers and bookmark Parent guide Doorknob hanger Stickers and bookmark

    Brand: Scholastic

    Price: £13.94
  • Bob Books Set 5: Long Vowels (Stage 3: Developing Readers) 8 Books Collection Set - Ages 4+ - Paperback Scholastic

    Titles in this set: The Game Joe's Toe Bud's Nap The Picnic The Train The Visit Chickens The King Plus Teaching Guide Description: Bob Books: Set 5 Long Vowels has the important role of teaching long vowels and the magic of the silent "e." By the time these books are finished, children should understand blending, diphthongs, combining syllables to form words, and reading sight words in context. Discussing the stories and pictures develops comprehension, making enthusiastic, happy readers. Inside the box you'll find: 8 books, 16-24 pages each Introduction of the magic, silent e Vowel combinations (such as oe, ai, ea) Up to 300 words per book About Bob Books Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to make helping children learn to read simple and straightforward. The clean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to read a fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet. Companion workbooks extend children's reading journey by allowing them to practice the skills learned in the books. Bob Books is designed to give young children the tools to cross from learning letters to reading words. The award-winning beginning reader book sets start slowly and progress from books with three letter words, to books with more than one sentence per page. By meeting children at the right level, parents are often amazed at how quickly their child is able to sound out words when reading their first Bob Book . Bob Books covers four reading stages... Reading Readiness (Pre-Readings): Skills Recognize shapes, patterns, and other pre-reading skills Stage 1: Starting to Read From learning the alphabet to sounding out your first words Stage 2: Emerging Readers Sentences become longer and sight words are introduced Stage 3: Developing Readers Words and sentences become longer, and new rules are introduced

    Brand: Scholastic

    Price: £14.98
  • Bob Books Sight Words Collection Box Set - Kindergarten and First Grade - Ages 4+ - Paperback Scholastic

    Bob Books Sight Words Collection Box Set (Kindergarten and First Grade) • Includes all 20 books from Bob Books Sight Words - Kindergarten and Sight Words - First Grade • Consistent short vowels and consonants mean a child can quickly decode the simple stories. • Each humorous book introduces three new sight words. • A gradual pace gently develops reading skills and confidence. • 16 Flash cards add fun to learning sight words. • Parent tips inside each book provide teaching hints.

    Brand: Scholastic

    Price: £13.94
  • Bob Books: Sight Words Kindergarten (Stage 2: Emerging Reader) 10 Books Collection Set By Scholastic - Ages 3-6 - Paperback Scholastic

    Titles in this set: Mat Hid Hop The Jet Who? As Big As Milk She Did It Frog Sat The Trip Sun Sets Plus 30 Flash Cards & Parent Guide Description: Sight words are common words that appear again and again in your children's reading material. Knowing these words 'by sight' is essential for reading fluency. This set provides more practice at the beginning reading level and introduces some of the most common easy sight words. Our method makes the process of learning to recognize sight words very simple for the young reader. Consistent short vowels and simple stories mean children sound out (decode) the story, and must memorize only three sight words per book. With plenty of repetition and context clues, your young reader will quickly master early sight words with the Sight Words Year 1 (Kindergarten) box set. Inside the box you'll find: 10 easy-to-read, hilarious small books, 12 pages each All stories told in three and four letter words, plus sight words Consistent short vowels mean easy decoding in the rest of the story Three new sight words introduced in each book 30 two-sided, sight words flash cards Sight words introduced: a, as, can, did, do, down, fly, get, go, goes, had, has, home, in, is, jump, look, not, off, on, over, ran, saw, she, some, they, to, was, went, who. About Bob Books Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to make helping children learn to read simple and straightforward. The clean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to read a fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet. Companion workbooks extend children's reading journey by allowing them to practice the skills learned in the books. Bob Books is designed to give young children the tools to cross from learning letters to reading words. The award-winning beginning reader book sets start slowly and progress from books with three letter words, to books with more than one sentence per page. By meeting children at the right level, parents are often amazed at how quickly their child is able to sound out words when reading their first Bob Book . Bob Books covers four reading stages... Reading Readiness (Pre-Readings): Skills Recognize shapes, patterns, and other pre-reading skills Stage 1: Starting to Read From learning the alphabet to sounding out your first words Stage 2: Emerging Readers Sentences become longer and sight words are introduced Stage 3: Developing Readers Words and sentences become longer, and new rules are introduced

    Brand: Scholastic

    Price: £14.98
  • Cornerstone The Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read *(And Maybe A Few You Don'T): The Sunday Times seller

    * Get closer the people who matter the most with the help of the nation's favourite therapist, PHILIPPA PERRY **. 'Brilliant ... Very few self-help books are this wise' THE TIMES, Best Books of the Year. 'Life bible incoming: Philippa Perry's sage (and witty) advice will have you re-evaluating all the relationships in your life' STYLIST. 'I LOVE Philippa Perry and think she's wise and brilliant' BELLA MACKIE. 'Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I've ever met' Decca Aitkenhead, SUNDAY TIMES. 'Philippa Perry is a superwoman' CHRIS EVANS. Life is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that's with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage. In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems. How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem? With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry's compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser person. Includes some material adapted from the Ask Philippa columns in Observer Magazine. Sunday Times bestseller on the 22/10/23.

    Brand: Cornerstone

    Price: £22.98
  • Bob Books Set 2: Advancing Beginners (Stage 2: Emerging Reader) 12 Books Collection Set - Ages 4+ - Paperback Scholastic

    Titles in this set: Fun in the Sun Up, Pup Pip and Pog Bow-Wow The Big Hat Sox The Fox O.K., Kids Rub-a-Dub Go, Bus The Red Hen The Sad Cat 0 To 10 Plus Teaching Guide Description: The books in Bob Books Set 2 provide your new reader with more material at the beginning level. These twelve stories in three- and four-letter words will build confidence through practice. Simple text combined with slightly longer stories build reading stamina. Elements of humour and surprise keep children's interest high. Add Bob Books Set 2 to your collection for invaluable beginning reading practice. Reading this foundation set ensures children have mastered basic phonics before they advance to consonant blends. Inside the box you'll find: 12 easy-to-read books, 16 pages each Mostly two and three letter words (C-V-C words) Can be 'sounded out' (phonics based) Limited sight words 20 to 30 words per book About Bob Books Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to make helping children learn to read simple and straightforward. The clean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to read a fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet. Companion workbooks extend children's reading journey by allowing them to practice the skills learned in the books. Bob Books is designed to give young children the tools to cross from learning letters to reading words. The award-winning beginning reader book sets start slowly and progress from books with three letter words, to books with more than one sentence per page. By meeting children at the right level, parents are often amazed at how quickly their child is able to sound out words when reading their first Bob Book . Bob Books covers four reading stages... Reading Readiness (Pre-Readings): Skills Recognize shapes, patterns, and other pre-reading skills Stage 1: Starting to Read From learning the alphabet to sounding out your first words Stage 2: Emerging Readers Sentences become longer and sight words are introduced Stage 3: Developing Readers Words and sentences become longer, and new rules are introduced

    Brand: Scholastic

    Price: £14.98
  • Penguin Books Ltd Thinking, Fast And Slow

    One of the most influential books of the 21st century: the ground-breaking psychology classic - over 10 million copies sold - that changed the way we think about thinking'There have been many good books on human rationality and irrationality, but only one masterpiece. That masterpiece is Thinking, Fast and Slow' Financial Times'A lifetime's worth of wisdom' Steven D. Levitt, co-author of FreakonomicsWhy do we make the decisions we do? Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman revolutionised our understanding of human behaviour with Thinking, Fast and Slow. Distilling his life's work, Kahneman showed that there are two ways we make choices: fast, intuitive thinking, and slow, rational thinking. His book reveals how our minds are tripped up by error, bias and prejudice (even when we think we are being logical) and gives practical techniques that enable us all to improve our decision-making. This profound exploration of the marvels and limitations of the human mind has had a lasting impact on how we see ourselves.'The godfather of behavioural science ... his steely analysis of the human mind and its many flaws remains perhaps the most useful guide to remaining sane and steady' Sunday Times

    Brand: Penguin Books Ltd

    Price: £17.78
  • Girls Series By Jacqueline Wilson 4 Books Collection Set - Ages 12-17 - Paperback Corgi Books

    Title in This Set: 1. Girls In Love 2. Girls Under Pressure 3. Girls Out Late 4. Girls In Tears Description: Girls In Love Ellie, Nadine and Magda are three best friends who couldn't be more different - Ellie is artistic, Nadine is goth, and Magda is all glitz and glam - but they love each other all the same. They're just starting Year Nine, and being a teenager certainly isn't easy. They've got a lot on their minds - mainly boys! When Nadine and Magda both get boyfriends, Ellie can't help feeling left out. Before she can help herself, she starts spinning a web of lies she finds hard to stop... Girls Under Pressure Magda is tall and glamorous, Nadine is willowy and 'gothic'. And Ellie . . . well, Ellie is just plain normal. The three girls have been best friends forever, but now Ellie is convinced she's fat, Nadine wants to be a model, and Magda worries that her appearance is giving guys the wrong idea. The pressure is on for them to change the way they look – but can they learn to love themselves, just the way they are? Girls Out Late Ellie has a boyfriend! And he's really, truly interested in her - not in her best friends, Magda and Nadine! She and oh-so-gorgeous Russell have so much in common - Ellie knows they're made for each other. If only Dad thought so too . . . While Ellie tries her best to cope with Dad's totally unreasonable curfew, Magda's dealing with her crush on a teacher - and Nadine's falling for slimy Liam again. What they need is a girls' night out - but they might get a little more than they bargained for . . . Girls In Tears The girls are back – but they're not very happy! Ellie's glorious romance with Russell is teetering on the rocks. Magda's lost her pet and is desperately upset (though the others didn't even know she had a hamster!). And Nadine is fed up with the other two lecturing her about the dangers of meeting someone from the internet IRL – she thinks the guy she's chatting to online is wonderful . . . Buckets of tears are wept and hundreds of tissues are sniffled into – can the girls survive these testing times?

    Brand: Corgi Books

    Price: £13.98
  • Little Book Of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman 3 Books Set By Taschen - Fiction - Paperback Stone Arch Books

    Titles in this set: 1. The Little Book of Superman 2. The Little Book of Batman 3. The Little book of Wonder Woman Description: The Little Book of Superman The Man of Tomorrow: The shining hope of the DC Universe Since first appearing in Action Comics No. 1 in April 1938, Superman has stood as the pre-eminent symbol of truth and justice. Captivating minds for over 75 years, the Last Son of Krypton has appeared in thousands of comic books, cartoons, TV shows, and movies. His tragic beginning led to a life as an outsider, fighting for his adopted home while securing his standing as humanity s iconic protector and champion. With 192 pages of the best images of the Man of Steel and text by Paul Levitz, author of the Eisner Award winning75 Years of DC Comics, The Little Book of Super man is your definitive guide to the biggest Super Hero of them all The Little Book of Batman From his first appearance in Detective Comics No. 27 in May 1939, Batman has thrilled imaginations across the globe. This character portrait pays tribute to the World s Greatest Detective, from his early days as a pulp-inflected comics hero to his current stature as a global icon, one of the greatest cultural artifacts of modern times. Through Robin, Cat woman, the Joker, and beyond, this volume looks at the complicated personality and the dynamic relationships that defined Batman. With 192 pages of the greatest Batman images and text by Paul Levitz, author of the Eisner Award winning75 Years of DC Comics, The Little Book of Bat man is your definitive guide to the tragedy and triumph of the Dark Knight. The little book of Wonder Woman This title deals with one of the most admired artists to emerge from the 1980s art boom. From the streets of New York to the walls of its most prominent galleries, young graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was catapulted to international fame in his early 20s and died of a drug-overdose at 27. The subject of a feature film by fellow artist Julian Schnabel, Basquiat is one of the most admired artists to emerge from the 1980s art boom. Every book in "Taschen's Basic Art Series" features: a detailed chronological summary of the artist's life and work, covering the cultural and historical importance of the artist; approximately 100 color illustrations with explanatory captions; and, a concise biography.

    Brand: Stone Arch Books

    Price: £15.98
  • Bob Books: Sight Words First Grade (Stage 2: Emerging Reader) 10 Books Collection Set By Scholastic - Ages 3-6 - Paperback Scholastic

    Titles in this set: Plums Little Bug Pretty The Sled What is That? Come In The Old Truck Play Ball Dress up Before and After Plus 30 Flash Cards & Parent Guide Description: Sight words are common words that appear again and again in your children's reading material. Knowing these words 'by sight' is essential for reading fluency. This set provides more practice by introducing another set of sight words. With Sight Words Year 2 (1st Grade) we continue with our easy method for introducing sight words. Consistent short vowels and simple stories mean children sound out (decode) the story, and must memorize only three new sight words per book. With plenty of repetition and context clues, your young reader will quickly master the next set of 30 sight words. Words and stories in the Sight Words Year 2 (1st Grade) box set are slightly longer and more complex than the Sight Words Year 1 (Kindergarten) box set. Succeeding reading these books builds confidence in the progressing reader. Inside the box you'll find: 10 easy-to-read, hilarious small books, 12 pages each. Slightly longer and more complex stories. All stories told in one syllable, three-, four- and five-letter words, plus sight words. Consistent short vowels mean easy decoding in the rest of the story. Three new sight words introduced in each book. 30 two-sided, sight words flash cards. Sight words introduced: a, are, ate, before, bring, come, find, good, he, into, like, little, long, make, my, new, now, old, play, pretty, said, she, than, that, too, under, what, will, with, you About Bob Books Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to make helping children learn to read simple and straightforward. The clean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to read a fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet. Companion workbooks extend children's reading journey by allowing them to practice the skills learned in the books. Bob Books is designed to give young children the tools to cross from learning letters to reading words. The award-winning beginning reader book sets start slowly and progress from books with three letter words, to books with more than one sentence per page. By meeting children at the right level, parents are often amazed at how quickly their child is able to sound out words when reading their first Bob Book . Bob Books covers four reading stages... Reading Readiness (Pre-Readings): Skills Recognize shapes, patterns, and other pre-reading skills Stage 1: Starting to Read From learning the alphabet to sounding out your first words Stage 2: Emerging Readers Sentences become longer and sight words are introduced Stage 3: Developing Readers Words and sentences become longer, and new rules are introduced

    Brand: Scholastic

    Price: £14.98
  • Usborne Publishing Ltd Easter Sound Book: An Easter And Springtime Book For Children (Sound Books)

    Young children will love pressing the buttons in this charming little book to hear the springtime animals. As the Easter Bunny roams around the countryside, she meets ducklings quacking in the stream, lambs going baa in the meadow and baby birds chirping in the trees. She also leaves eggs to hide wherever she goes, creating a simple spotting activity to enjoy. Battery type - Battery warning text Battery type - Battery chemistry

    Brand: Usborne Publishing Ltd

    Price: £11.34
  • Bob Books Set 3: Word Families (Stage 3: Developing Reader) 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 4+ - Paperback Scholastic

    Titles in this set: Floppy Mop Lolly-Pops Frogs The Red Car Summer Kittens Funny Bunny Bed Bugs Activities for Books 1-4 Activities for Books 5-8 Plus Teaching Guide Description: Bob Books: Set 3 Word Families adds something new for young readers. Consonant blends and word families introduce youngsters to the next level of reading. Word families are groups of words that have a common feature or pattern. Fluent readers recognize the patterns in words rather than sounding them all out. Consistent vowel sounds mean your child's reading development continues at a comfortable pace. In addition to eight story books, two activity books are included, designed to entice youngsters to read, write, and solve puzzles. Inside the box you'll find: 10 easy-to-read books, 16 pages each An introduction to four and five letter words (one syllable) An introduction to two syllable words Can be "sounded out" (phonics based) 25 to 40 words per book About Bob Books Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to make helping children learn to read simple and straightforward. The clean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to read a fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet. Companion workbooks extend children's reading journey by allowing them to practice the skills learned in the books. Bob Books is designed to give young children the tools to cross from learning letters to reading words. The award-winning beginning reader book sets start slowly and progress from books with three letter words, to books with more than one sentence per page. By meeting children at the right level, parents are often amazed at how quickly their child is able to sound out words when reading their first Bob Book . Bob Books covers four reading stages... Reading Readiness (Pre-Readings): Skills Recognize shapes, patterns, and other pre-reading skills Stage 1: Starting to Read From learning the alphabet to sounding out your first words Stage 2: Emerging Readers Sentences become longer and sight words are introduced Stage 3: Developing Readers Words and sentences become longer, and new rules are introduced

    Brand: Scholastic

    Price: £14.98
  • Bob Books: First Stories (Stage 1: Starting to read) 12 Books Collection Set By Scholastic - Ages 3-6 - Paperback Scholastic

    Titles in this set: Sam and Mat Sam Sat Dinnertime Pets Dog and Mag Dot and the Big Cat The Band Hop and Tap The Ant Buzz, Buzz, Buzz Bugs Sun Plus Parent Guide. Description: A Bob Books boxed set featuring 12 easy-to-read stories! Great for early readers, this boxed set includes twelve mini-books. This set is the perfect stepping stone to independent reading since it contains four level A books, four level B's, and four level C's. (Level A and Level B are the equivalent of the UK Pink Book Band, and Level C is equivalent to UK Red Book Band) In typical Bob Books style, these mini-books have lots of repetition, friendly illustrations, and silly stories. Bob Books First Stories is a great companion to Bob Books Set 1: Beginning Readers and Sight Words Year 1 and Sight Words Year 2 . Inside the box you'll find: 12 easy-to-read books, 12 pages each Consistent sounds. All letters (except Q) introduced gradually in this set. Books with only two and three letter words All words can be 'sounded out' (phonics based) Each book introduces a few new letters Limited sight words 7 to 20 words per book About Bob Books Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to make helping children learn to read simple and straightforward. The clean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to read a fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet. Companion workbooks extend children's reading journey by allowing them to practice the skills learned in the books. Bob Books is designed to give young children the tools to cross from learning letters to reading words. The award-winning beginning reader book sets start slowly and progress from books with three letter words, to books with more than one sentence per page. By meeting children at the right level, parents are often amazed at how quickly their child is able to sound out words when reading their first Bob Book . Bob Books covers four reading stages... Reading Readiness (Pre-Readings): Skills Recognize shapes, patterns, and other pre-reading skills Stage 1: Starting to Read From learning the alphabet to sounding out your first words Stage 2: Emerging Readers Sentences become longer and sight words are introduced Stage 3: Developing Readers Words and sentences become longer, and new rules are introduced

    Brand: Scholastic

    Price: £14.98
  • The Little Book of Philosophy, Sociology, Economics & Psychology 4 Pocket Books Collection Set - Non Fiction -Paperback Hachette

    Titles in this set: The Little Book of Philosophy The Little Book of Sociology The Little Book of Economics The Little Book of Psychology Description: The Little Book of Philosophy If you want to know your Socrates from your Sartre and your Confucius from your Kant, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of philosophy. Philosophy is a quest for wisdom and knowledge; philosophia in Ancient Greek literally means “love of wisdom”. The aim of philosophy is to ask and explore life’s big questions to help us work out what we can know and how we can live a good life. Today, in a world of fake news, embarking on a quest for truth couldn’t be more important. This pocket-sized introduction to important philosophers and key philosophical ideas includes accessible primers on: The early Greek philosophers and the “big three”: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle Key schools of philosophy from around the world – from ancient philosophy right up to the present day – and their impact on modern life Insights into the main questions philosophers have explored over the years: Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Do I have free will? Practical applications for the theories of Descartes, Kant, Wollstonecraft, Marx, Nietzsche and many more. This illuminating little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand how human ideas have sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today. A perfect gift for anyone taking their first steps into the world of philosophy, as well as for those who want to brush up their knowledge. The Little Book of Sociology If you've always wanted to know how societies function - and why sometimes they don't - this beginner's guide to sociology has got the essential theories and thinkers covered Sociology has almost limitless scope. From the smallest everyday interaction to the impact of vast systemic change, societies are brimming with fascinating phenomena we all want to understand more clearly. There's never been a more important moment to grasp what's going on around us, and this pocket-sized guide offers an engaging introduction to the key sociological concepts and debates. It includes easy-to-follow coverage of: The origins and development of modern sociology and the influence of foundational figures such as Durkheim, Marx and Weber The major sociological schools or perspectives, from functionalism to feminism How sociologists strive to test their theories ethically and carefully by using scientific research methods The key topics in sociology, including inequality, class, crime, gender and race How sociology can help us tackle new challenges and change our societies - and the wider world - for the better Perfect for newcomers, or anyone seeking a concise breakdown of the subject, The Little Book of Sociology takes all the big ideas and makes them crystal clear. The Little Book of Economics Learn everything you ever wanted to know about economics in this no-nonsense beginner's...

    Brand: Hachette

    Price: £15.98
  • The Lego Book Box with Brick by Lipkowitz Daniel - Ages 5-7 - Hardback Dorling Kindersley Ltd

    The Lego Book Box with Brick by Lipkowitz Daniel AMAZING LEGO SIORY Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the LEGO brick with this special updated edition. Now fully expanded to cover the latest play themes, movies and innovations, such as LEGO Minecraft, THE LEGO MOVIE, LEGO Boost, and much more. Discover the history of LEGO bricks and Find out how they are made. Explore LEGO NINJAGO, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Harry Potter, and more. Learn the secrets of LEGO Certified Builders. Marvel at astonishing LEGO Fan creations. View Fabulous LEGO art. Delve into a treasure trove for LEGO Fans of all ages.

    Brand: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

    Price: £17.98
  • QI Book of General Ignorance By John Lloyd And John Mitchinson 3 Books Collection Set - Non-Fiction - Paperback Faber & Faber

    Titles In This Set : 1. QI: The Book of General Ignorance 2. QI: The Second Book of General Ignorance 3. QI: The Third Book of General Ignorance Description : QI: The Book of General Ignorance If, like Alan Davies, you still think the Henry VIII had six wives, the earth has only one moon, that George Washington was the first president of the USA, that Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, that the largest living thing is a blue whale, that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, that whisky and bagpipes come from Scotland or that Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain, then there are at least 200 reasons why this is the book for you. The researchers at QI have written many bestselling books including such titles as The QI Book of General Ignorance and 1,277 Facts To Blow Your Socks Off. They now present a noticeably stouter edition, an indispensable handbook for trivia lovers, pub quiz enthusiasts and general knowledge experts alike. And remember - everything you think you know is still wrong. QI: The Second Book of General Ignorance Just when you thought it was safe to start showing off again, the bestselling authors of The Book of General Ignorance and 1,277 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off are back. With a foreword by Stephen Fry, this parcel of unimaginable information is here to solve a few common misconceptions, mistakes and misunderstandings. Octopuses have six legs, oranges aren't orange, bats aren't blind, napoleon wasn't short, vikings didn't wear horned helmets, there is no such thing as a fish. QI: The Second Book of General Ignorance is the essential set text for everyone who's proud to admit that they don't know everything, and an ideal stick with which to beat people who think they do. John Lloyd and John Mitchinson are the bestselling authors of QI: The Book of General Ignorance and 1,277 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off. Here they present a wonderful collection of astonishingly interesting facts, perfect for pub quiz lovers, trivia buffs and general knowledge experts alike. QI: The Third Book of General Ignorance The Third Book of General Ignorance gathers together 180 questions, both new and previously featured on the BBC TV programme's popular 'General Ignorance' round, and show why, when it comes to general knowledge, none of us knows anything at all. Who invented the sandwich? What was the best thing before sliced bread? Who first ate frogs' legs? Which cat never changes its spots? What did Lady Godiva do? What can you legally do if you come across a Welshman in Chester after sunset?

    Brand: Faber

    Price: £21.98
  • The Doomsday Books By KJ Charles 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback Sourcebooks, Inc

    Titles in this set: 1. The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen 2. A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel Description: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen Abandoned by his father, Gareth Inglis grew up lonely, prickly, and well-used to disappointment. Still, he longs for a connection. When he meets a charming stranger, he falls head over heels—until everything goes wrong and he's left alone again. Then Gareth's father dies, turning the shabby London clerk into Sir Gareth, with a grand house on the remote Romney Marsh and a family he doesn't know. The Marsh is another world, a strange, empty place notorious for its ruthless gangs of smugglers. And one of them is dangerously familiar… Joss Doomsday has run the Doomsday smuggling clan since he was a boy. When the new baronet—his old lover—agrees to testify against Joss's sister, Joss acts fast to stop him. Their reunion is anything but happy, yet after the dust settles, neither can stay away. Soon, all Joss and Gareth want is the chance to be together. But the bleak, bare Marsh holds deadly secrets. And when Gareth finds himself threatened from every side, the gentleman and the smuggler must trust one another not just with their hearts, but with their lives. A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel Major Rufus d'Aumesty has unexpectedly become the Earl of Oxney, master of a remote Norman manor on the edge of the infamous Romney Marsh. There he's beset on all sides, his position contested both by his greedy uncle and by Luke Doomsday, son of a notorious smuggling clan. The earl and the smuggler should be natural enemies, but cocksure, enragingly competent Luke is a trained secretary and expert schemer—exactly the sort of man Rufus needs by his side. Before long, Luke becomes an unexpected ally...and the lover Rufus had never hoped to find. But Luke came to Stone Manor with an ulterior motive, one he's desperate to keep hidden even from the lord he can't resist. As the lies accumulate and family secrets threaten to destroy everything they hold dear, master and man find themselves forced to decide whose side they're really on…and what they're willing to do for love.

    Brand: Sourcebooks, Inc

    Price: £16.98
  • Bob Books: Animal Stories (Stage 2: Emerging Reader) 12 Books Collection Set By Scholastic - Ages 3-6 - Paperback Scholastic

    Titles in this set: Picky Pig Mop I Will Get You The Big Tent Pals Stuck! Silk Dress Ray and Jay Hen's Raft Adrift New Nest Two Cats Plus Parent Guide Description: Animal Stories includes twelve easy-to-read and humorous books, all featuring silly animal characters! From a pig who is a picky eater to a rabbit who loves playing chess, these charming and relatable stories will engage young readers while they practice their reading skills. One-syllable words using consistent short vowels build confidence while longer animal names and sight words sprinkled throughout add just the right amount of challenge. Perfect for kids in Years 1 and 2 (kindergarten and first grade)! Inside the box you'll find 12 easy-to-read books! About Bob Books Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to make helping children learn to read simple and straightforward. The clean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to read a fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet. Companion workbooks extend children's reading journey by allowing them to practice the skills learned in the books. Bob Books is designed to give young children the tools to cross from learning letters to reading words. The award-winning beginning reader book sets start slowly and progress from books with three letter words, to books with more than one sentence per page. By meeting children at the right level, parents are often amazed at how quickly their child is able to sound out words when reading their first Bob Book . Bob Books covers four reading stages... Reading Readiness (Pre-Readings): Skills Recognize shapes, patterns, and other pre-reading skills Stage 1: Starting to Read From learning the alphabet to sounding out your first words Stage 2: Emerging Readers Sentences become longer and sight words are introduced Stage 3: Developing Readers Words and sentences become longer, and new rules are introduced

    Brand: Scholastic

    Price: £14.98
  • Bob Books Set 4: Complex Words (Stage 3: Developing Reader) 8 Books Collection Set - Ages 4+ - Paperback Scholastic

    Titles in this set: Ten Men Bump! Cat and Mouse The Swimmers Samantha Willy's Wish Jumper and the Clown Max and the Tom Cats Plus Teaching Guide Description: Readers at this level are able to tackle longer sentences and longer books but still love the accomplishment of reading a book all the way through. Bob Books: Set 4 Complex Words continues with our incremental introduction of phonics and sight words. With careful pacing, we introduce more blends, more sight words and longer words. Even though stories are longer, the simple narrative and design help children focus their skills on decoding and sight words. The delightful illustrations and humor help keep young readers engaged with the more challenging material. Inside the box you'll find: 8 easy-to-read books, 16-24 pages each Many four and five letter words (one syllable). Many consonant blends (such as nd, sn, st, ck) A few vowel combinations (such as ou, ee, oo) Up to 150 words per book About Bob Books Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to make helping children learn to read simple and straightforward. The clean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to read a fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet. Companion workbooks extend children's reading journey by allowing them to practice the skills learned in the books. Bob Books is designed to give young children the tools to cross from learning letters to reading words. The award-winning beginning reader book sets start slowly and progress from books with three letter words, to books with more than one sentence per page. By meeting children at the right level, parents are often amazed at how quickly their child is able to sound out words when reading their first Bob Book . Bob Books covers four reading stages... Reading Readiness (Pre-Readings): Skills Recognize shapes, patterns, and other pre-reading skills Stage 1: Starting to Read From learning the alphabet to sounding out your first words Stage 2: Emerging Readers Sentences become longer and sight words are introduced Stage 3: Developing Readers Words and sentences become longer, and new rules are introduced

    Brand: Scholastic

    Price: £14.98
  • Little, Brown Book Group Iron Flame: Discover The Global Phenomenon That Everyone Can'T Stop Talking About! (The Empyrean)

    She survived her first year at Basgiath War College... but the danger is only beginning. Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College, Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet's already wondering how she'll get through. It's not just that it's grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it's designed to stretch the riders' capacity for pain beyond endurance. It's the new vice commandant, who's made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is - unless she betrays the man she loves. Although Violet's body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else's, she still has her wits, and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules. But a determination to survive won't be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College - and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.

    Brand: Little, Brown Book Group

    Price: £25.99