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Dinosaur Snap! The Spinosaurus (The World of Dinosaur Roar! #9)
by Peter Curtis'The scariest monster to wander the map, was the mean Spinosaurus, Dinosaur Snap!'Meet Dinosaur Snap, the Spinosaurus, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.Dinosaur Snap is very scary. But, after trying to creep up on Dinosaur Whack, trying to terrify Dinosaur Flap and trying to eat little Dinosaur Squeak, Snap realizes that he can't scare the other dinosaurs, not when Dinosaur Roar is king. With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Snap! The Spinosaurus is perfect for preschool children.Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!Discover, Learn and Explore the Colourful World of Dinosaur Roar!Also in the series:Dinosaur ROAR! The Tyrannosaurus rexDinosaur BOO! The DeinonychusDinosaur MUNCH! The DiplodocusDinosaur STOMP! The TriceratopsDinosaur FLAP! The OviraptorDinosaur WHACK! The StegosaurusDinosaur WHIZZ! The CoelophysisDinosaur HONK! The ParasaurolophusDinosaur SQUEAK! The CompsognathusDinosaur BASH! The AnkylosaurusDinosaur CHEW! The IguanodonDinosaur THUD! The Carnotaurus
Dinosaur Squeak! The Compsognathus (The World of Dinosaur Roar! #7)
by Peter Curtis'The small Compsognathus called Dinosaur Squeak just could not be heard when she tried to speak!'Meet Dinosaur Squeak, the little Compsognathus, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.Dinosaur Squeak is so tiny, none of the other dinosaurs notice her or even hear her when she speaks! Though her best friend, Dinosaur Roar, is always looking out for her, Squeak is determined to prove that she can survive all on her own. How will she make her voice heard? With fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, Dinosaur Squeak! The Compsognathus is perfect for preschool children. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!Discover, Learn and Explore the Colourful World of Dinosaur Roar!Also in the series:Dinosaur ROAR! The Tyrannosaurus rexDinosaur BOO! The DeinonychusDinosaur MUNCH! The DiplodocusDinosaur STOMP! The TriceratopsDinosaur SNAP! The SpinosaurusDinosaur FLAP! The OviraptorDinosaur WHACK! The StegosaurusDinosaur WHIZZ! The CoelophysisDinosaur HONK! The ParasaurolophusDinosaur BASH! The AnkylosaurusDinosaur CHEW! The IguanodonDinosaur THUD! The Carnotaurus
Dinosaur Stomp! The Triceratops (The World of Dinosaur Roar! #4)
by Jeanne Willis Peter Curtis'Deep in the rainforest, far from the swamp, lived a grumpy Triceratops, Dinosaur Stomp.'Meet Dinosaur Stomp, the grumpy Triceratops, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.Dinosaur Stomp doesn't want to play with the other dinosaurs, all he wants is to be left alone . . . but sometimes even a grumpy Triceratops needs a friend! With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Stomp! The Triceratops is perfect for preschool children.Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!Discover, Learn and Explore the Colourful World of Dinosaur Roar!Also in the series:Dinosaur ROAR! The Tyrannosaurus rexDinosaur BOO! The DeinonychusDinosaur MUNCH! The DiplodocusDinosaur SNAP! The SpinosaurusDinosaur FLAP! The OviraptorDinosaur WHACK! The StegosaurusDinosaur WHIZZ! The CoelophysisDinosaur HONK! The ParasaurolophusDinosaur SQUEAK! The CompsognathusDinosaur BASH! The AnkylosaurusDinosaur CHEW! The IguanodonDinosaur THUD! The Carnotaurus
Dinosaur Whack! The Stegosaurus (The World of Dinosaur Roar! #5)
by Peter Curtis'The clumsiest creature to wander the map was the young Stegosaurus, Dinosaur Whack!'Meet Dinosaur Whack, the clumsy Stegosaurus, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.Dinosaur Whack is the clumsiest dinosaur around. She doesn't mean to cause trouble, but she just can't control her long, spiky tail. After accidentally knocking over Dinosaur Chew and bumping Dinosaur Boo, poor Whack finds herself all alone. But can she find a use for her wayward tail and win back her friends? With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Whack! the Stegosaurus is perfect for preschool children.Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!Discover, Learn and Explore the Colourful World of Dinosaur Roar!Also in the series:Dinosaur ROAR! The Tyrannosaurus rexDinosaur BOO! The DeinonychusDinosaur MUNCH! The DiplodocusDinosaur STOMP! The TriceratopsDinosaur SNAP! The SpinosaurusDinosaur FLAP! The OviraptorDinosaur WHIZZ! The CoelophysisDinosaur HONK! The ParasaurolophusDinosaur SQUEAK! The CompsognathusDinosaur BASH! The AnkylosaurusDinosaur CHEW! The IguanodonDinosaur THUD! The Carnotaurus
Dinosaur Whizz! The Coelophysis (The World of Dinosaur Roar! #11)
by Peter Curtis'Dinosaur Whizz loved to run and to chase; the swift Coelophysis would win every race!'Meet Dinosaur Whizz, the swift Coelophysis, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.The quick-moving, quick-thinking Coelophysis, Dinosaur Whizz is the speediest of the dinosaurs. She loves to run and just can't stand still, much to the annoyance of the other dinosaurs. But when the mean Spinosaurus, Dinosaur Snap, tries to catch Whizz, she finds her quick running can be very useful indeed! With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Whizz! the Coelophysis is perfect for preschool children.Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!Discover, Learn and Explore the Colourful World of Dinosaur Roar!Also in the series:Dinosaur ROAR! The Tyrannosaurus rexDinosaur BOO! The DeinonychusDinosaur MUNCH! The DiplodocusDinosaur STOMP! The TriceratopsDinosaur SNAP! The SpinosaurusDinosaur FLAP! The OviraptorDinosaur WHACK! The StegosaurusDinosaur HONK! The ParasaurolophusDinosaur SQUEAK! The CompsognathusDinosaur BASH! The AnkylosaurusDinosaur CHEW! The IguanodonDinosaur THUD! The Carnotaurus
Octo-Activity Book (Octonauts Above & Beyond #99)
by Official OctonautsThe Octonauts are on a global mission - on land! Enlisting their intrepid friends from around the world as Octo-agents - and equipped with a new fleet of land-based Terra Gups - the Octonauts' work is as vital as ever. They explore far-flung environments, rescue animals that need their help and protect the land and all living creatures.Featuring everyone's favourites from the original series, such as Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Cat, OCTONAUTS ABOVE & BEYOND introduces lovable characters like Paani, the water scientist monkey as they learn all about new environments, endangered animals, protecting habitats and more.Did you know...?- Bearded dragons are equipped with armour of spiny reptilian scales, which include a "beard" of spikes under its chin that puffs up depending on its mood.- Most crabs live in the ocean, but desert crabs live in tunnels under the ground and only come out at night when it's cool.- Antarctica is a cold desert that gets little snow and even less rain.The Octo-Report Fact and Activity Book is full of information about the amazing creatures and habitats featured in the episodes, and includes fun puzzles, mazes, games and activities pertaining to them.
The Elephant Rescue (Octonauts Above & Beyond #1)
by Official OctonautsThe Octonauts return with a new global mission - on land! Enlisting their intrepid friends from around the world as Octo-agents - and equipped with a new fleet of land-based Terra Gups - the Octonauts' work is as vital as ever. They will explore far-flung environments, rescue animals that need their help and protect the land and all living creatures.Featuring everyone's favourites from the original series, such as Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Cat, OCTONAUTS ABOVE & BEYOND also introduces lovable new characters like Paani, the water scientist monkey - not to mention their cool new vehicle, the Octo-Ray! Together the crew embark on an exciting mission across the desert of the Skeleton Coast. Can they save a herd of thirsty elephants before it's too late?Each book includes a fact file about some of the amazing creatures featured in the story. Look out for book 2 coming soon.
The Rainforest Rescue (Octonauts Above & Beyond #2)
by Official OctonautsThe Octonauts return with a new global mission - on land! Enlisting their intrepid friends from around the world as Octo-agents - and equipped with a new fleet of land-based Terra Gups - the Octonauts' work is as vital as ever. They will explore far-flung environments, rescue animals that need their help and protect the land and all living creatures.Featuring everyone's favourites from the original series, such as Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Cat, OCTONAUTS: ABOVE AND BEYOND also introduces lovable new characters like Paani, the water scientist monkey - not to mention their cool new vehicle, the Octo-Ray! Together the crew embark on exciting missions to save animals everywhere who need their help.Each book includes a fact file about some of the amazing creatures featured in the story. Look out for book 2 in October 2023.
Dinosaur Roar!: 30th Anniversary Edition
by Henrietta Stickland'Dinosaur roar, dinosaur squeak, dinosaur fierce, and dinosaur meek.'Celebrate 30 years of the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland with this glorious 30th anniversary edition of the joyous, rhyming, modern classic and global bestseller.Celebrate 30 years of Dinosaur Roar! with this beautiful anniversary edition of the beloved children's classic, Dinosaur Roar! With its rhythmic, rhyming text and exuberant illustrations, this much-loved picture book will delight dinosaur fans young and old alike.The writing flows with a rhyme and rhythm that rolls of the tongue, and illustrations that are colourful and fun, Dinosaur Roar! is the perfect book to read aloud or sit down and enjoy with young children. If you are looking to buy a book for a child in your life, this is one book that the both of you will love it together!Originally published in 1994, Dinosaur Roar! by Henrietta Stickland and Paul Stickland is now seen as a modern classic, a book that every pre-school child should have. Dinosaur Roar! is published in association with the Natural History Museum, London.
Sausage Dog Santa: Book 1 (Sausage Dog Series)
by Bella SwiftStanley the sausage dog puppy can't wait to spend his first Christmas with his new family, even grumpy old cat Cleo. But he can't believe it when Cleo tells him that Santa doesn't bring presents to animals.Stanley is determined to make his new friends' Christmas wishes come true - from a cosy nest for Rosie the robin, to a messy mudbath for Florence the dalmatian. No wish is too small for the Sausage Dog Santa! But who will grant Stanley's own wish to make friends with Cleo in time for Christmas . . . ?SAUSAGE DOG SANTA is the perfect stocking filler for fans of Bella Swift's best-selling THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE . . . series!
The Pug who wanted a Birthday (The Pug Who Wanted to... #11)
by Bella SwiftPeggy's best friend, Chloe, is planning a big birthday celebration for her friend's dog, and Peggy can't wait to join in the fun and games. There's so much to do before the big day! But when Peggy realises that she doesn't have a birthday of her own, she can't help feeling a bit left out. Especially since Chloe is keeping secrets about the party plans . . .Could Peggy be in for a big surprise?This latest Peggy the Pug story features super cute illustrations throughout and fun shiny foil on the cover. This would make the perfect birthday gift or party bag filler for all Peggy fans and dog lovers!
The Pug who wanted to be a Superhero (The Pug Who Wanted to... #12)
by Bella SwiftWhen a superhero movie are filming in town, Peggy can't wait to meet the cast. But things don't go to plan as Peggy tries to prove that she can be a super dog, just like the superheroes in the movie. Peggy the pug soon learns that real superheroes don't wear capes or have super powers, but are just the people who love us and who are kind to others.This heartwarming Peggy the Pug story features adorable black and white illustrations throughout as well as a dashing shiny foiled cover. A great read for fans of Peggy the Pug and all aspiring heroes!
Sausage Dog Santa: Book 1 (Sausage Dog Series)
by Bella SwiftFrankie the sausage dog puppy can't wait to spend his first Christmas with his new family, even grumpy old cat Holly. But he can't believe it when Holly tells him that Santa doesn't bring presents to animals. Frankie decides to take things into his own paws. He'll be a Sausage Dog Santa and make all his animal friends' Christmas wishes come true! From a cosy nest for a chilly robin, to a messy mudbath for a playful dalmation, no wish is too small for the Sausage Dog Santa to grant! But who will grant Frankie's own wish to make friends with Holly in time for Christmas . . . ?SAUSAGE DOG SANTA is the perfect stocking filler for fans of Bella Swift's best-selling THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE . . . series!
Pugicorn to the Rescue!: Book one in a new chapter book series (The Magic Pet Shop Stories #1)
by Matilda RosePrincess Ava loves Mrs Paws' Magic Pet Shop - after all, Mrs Paws helped her find her magical best friend, Pugicorn! Mrs Paws always knows the perfect owner for every animal that comes to her shop.When Mrs Paws needs a break, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are happy to jump in and lend a hand. They're excited to help princes and princesses adopt magical animals and get a group of baby flutterbunnies ready to go home!But when one of the flutterbunnies goes missing, it's up to Princess Ava and Pugicorn to find her and save the day!PUGICORN TO THE RESCUE is the first book in an enchanting new series from the creators of the Pugicorn picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.
Pugicorn's Sleepover Surprise: Book two in a new chapter book series (The Magic Pet Shop Stories #2)
by Matilda RosePrincess Ava and Pugicorn are excited for their 'Perfect Pets' sleepover! But first, they're helping Mrs Paws take care of the animals at The Magic Pet Shop.When a poorly Rainbowcat arrives, it's up to Princess Ava and Pugicorn to make sure she's okay. They give her treats, toys and lots of kitten cuddles. But as they're about to head home for the night, some of the magic pets escape and everything starts going wrong! Will they be able to make it to their sleepover? PUGICORN'S SLEEPOVER SURPRISE is the next book in the enchanting new series from the creators of the Pugicorn picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.
The Ocean Rescue (Octonauts Above & Beyond #3)
by Official OctonautsJoin Captain Barnacles, Kwazii and the Octonauts team in this exciting storybook adventure inspired by the Octonauts: Above and Beyond episode The Great Pacific Clean-Up! The Octonauts discover a massive patch of rubbish floating in the Pacific Ocean. With teamwork, quick-thinking and eco-friendly action, they launch a daring mission to clean up the sea and save the local creatures in need. Perfect for children aged 3-7, this illustrated story teaches kids about ocean pollution, recycling and how small actions can make a big difference for our planet. Packed with vibrant artwork from the TV series, favourite characters and a message of environmental care, this book is a must-have for fans of the Octonauts and young eco-heroes everywhere. Featuring interesting facts about the places and creatures that appear in the story. Whether it's bedtime reading or part of a classroom discussion about the environment, The Ocean Rescue blends fun, learning and adventure into one unforgettable story.
Sausage Dog Surfer: Book 2 (Sausage Dog Series)
by Bella SwiftStanley the sausage dog puppy is off to the seaside for the first time! But Stanley feels left out by the cool dogs at the beach because he doesn't even know how to doggy-paddle. Can Stanley become one of the gang, or will his attempts to make friends be a total wipeout?A heartwarming summer holiday story about how you should always be yourself.With adorable black and white illustrations throughout, Sausage Dog Surfer is a fun summer time story from the author of THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN.
The Pug who wanted to be a Dinosaur (The Pug Who Wanted to... #13)
by Bella SwiftEveryone's favourite little pug embarks on a dinosaur hunt in this roaringly funny dino adventure story.Peggy the pug's family are going on a camping holiday to Dino Cove. Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is determined to find dinosaur fossils, and Peggy would do anything to help her. So Peggy sets off on a dinosaur hunt of her own - but what if she can't find one before they go home?Get ready for a roarsome dinosaur adventure with Peggy the Pug in this adorable story featuring fun black and white illustrations throughout.
Poppy's Dream Pony: Book 1 (Tiny Pony Friends #1)
by Linda ChapmanTiny ponies . . . big adventures!Poppy and Harper are new friends whose dreams come true when their toy ponies magically come to life. Their tiny pony friends - now big enough to ride - take them to beautiful Pony Land to become Pony Protectors. But Pony Land is in trouble. Wicked Count Drefan has stolen the stars from the sky, and now the Dream Ponies can't give people sweet dreams. Can Poppy and Harper ride to the rescue?Beautiful black and white illustrations bring the magical ponies to life in these chapter books suitable for young readers aged 5 and up.
Helen Keller: ಹೆಲನ್ ಕೆಲರ್
by Dr NirupamaLAST SONGS - INTRODUCTION - WRITING amidst rather too much noise qand squalor to do justice- at all to the delicate rustic muse of Francis Ledwidge, I do not like to delay his book any longer, nor to fail in a promise long ago made to him to write this introduction. has e gone down in that vast maelstrom into which poets, do well to adventure and from which their country might perhaps be wise to withhold . them, but that is our Countrys affair. He has left behind him verses of great beauty, simple rural lyrics that may be something of an anodyne for this stricken age. If ever ai age needed beautiful little songs our age needs them and I know few songs more peaceful and happy, or better suited to soothe the scars on the mind of those who have looked on certain places, of which the prophecy in the gospels seems no more than an ominous hint when it speaks of the abomination of desolation. He told me once that it was on one particular occasion, hen walking at even- ing through the village of Slane in summer that he heard a blackbird sing. -The notes, he said, were very beautiful, and it is this blackbird that he tells of in three wonderful lines in his early poem called Behind the closed Eye, and it is this Song perhaps more than anything else that has been the inspiration of his brief life. Dynasties shook and the earth shook and the war, not yet described by any man, revelled and and wallowed in destruction around him and Francis Ledwidge stayed true to his inspiration, as his homeward songs will show. L I had hoped he would have seen the fame he has well deserved but it is hard for a poet to live tb see fame even in times of peace. In the days it is harder . than ever. DUNSANY. Octobergth, I g I 7. J
Dogs: Stories and Poems
by Dr Mark Bryant'Handsomely produced . . . All in all, a quite absorbing collection, an easy Christmas present, and a perfect (if bulky) loo-side read.'Jeremy NicholasA wonderful selection of writing on dogs, from Plato to Virginia Woolf, and from ancient Egypt to twentieth-century New YorkFrom beautiful lyrics to madcap waggery, from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's adored lap-dog Flush to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's terrifying Hound of the Baskervilles, and encompassing odes, fables, stories, songs, nursery rhymes and more, Mark Bryant has compiled a wonderfully evocative collection of writing on all kinds of dogs by all kinds of authors. Included are poems by Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, Rudyard Kipling, Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, Robert Burns and more; humorous pieces by Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Ambrose Bierce and Jerome K. Jerome; and other delights from writers as varied as Charles Dickens, Charlotte Brontë, Christina Rossetti, Anton Chekhov, Mark Twain, the Brothers Grimm, Edith Wharton, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Louisa M. Alcott, Gertrude Stein, Katherine Mansfield, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Eliot and Jack London, amongst others. Covering every genre, from humour and fantasy to romance and horror, and drawn from every part of the world, these stories, poems and excerpts from essays, letters, diaries and journals provide a collection to delight any dog-lover.
Dogs: Stories and Poems
by Mark BryantA wonderful selection of writing on dogs, from Plato to Virginia Woolf, and from ancient Egypt to twentieth-century New YorkFrom beautiful lyrics to madcap waggery, from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's adored lap-dog Flush to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's terrifying Hound of the Baskervilles, and encompassing odes, fables, stories, songs, nursery rhymes and more, Mark Bryant has compiled a wonderfully evocative collection of writing on all kinds of dogs by all kinds of authors. Included are poems by Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, Rudyard Kipling, Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, Robert Burns and more; humorous pieces by Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Ambrose Bierce and Jerome K. Jerome; and other delights from writers as varied as Charles Dickens, Charlotte Bront?, Christina Rossetti, Anton Chekhov, Mark Twain, the Brothers Grimm, Edith Wharton, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Louisa M. Alcott, Gertrude Stein, Katherine Mansfield, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Eliot and Jack London, amongst others. Covering every genre, from humour and fantasy to romance and horror, and drawn from every part of the world, these stories, poems and excerpts from essays, letters, diaries and journals provide a collection to delight any dog-lover.
When There Were Birds
by Lesley Adkins Roy Adkins'A marvellously original slice of social history' Daily MailBirds are a joy and solace in troubled times, as well as a reminder of past experiences and a symbol of hope for the future. For centuries, they were also seen as a source of food, feathers and even fuel, and being so numerous, many were persecuted as pests. When There Were Birds is a social history of Britain that charts the complex connections between people and birds, set against a background of changes in the landscape and evolving tastes, beliefs and behaviour. Birds were once key elements of the nation's history, traditions and sports, and this gave rise to a rich legacy of literature, language and myths.No other group of animals has had such a complex and lengthy relationship with humankind. Birds have been kept in cages as pets, taught to speak and displayed as trophies. More practically, they have been used to tell the time, predict the weather, foretell marriages, provide unlikely cures for ailments, convey messages and warn of poisonous gases. Although very familiar, birds have often seemed strange, sinister and alarming. With their ability to fly, they bridged the gap between the earth and the heavens, and superstitions were rife because they were presumed to be linked to the supernatural. When There Were Birds draws together many disparate, forgotten strands to present a story that is an intriguing and unexpectedly significant part of our heritage.
Taking the Lead: A Dog at Number 10
by John Crace'I lap up everything John Crace writes gratefully: I love his cleverness, his wit, and his heart' Nigella LawsonFrom the ingeniously quick-witted John Crace comes a satirical memoir from the eyes of his beloved dog, Herbie. And as a Westminster veteran, boy does he have some stories to share.It started when a chance encounter with Sadiq Khan's Labrador landed Herbie a job working as a special advisor to Ed Miliband in 2014. Then he was summoned by David Cameron to work on the Remain campaign in the EU referendum. He experienced the pain of working with Theresa May; was sacked and then rehired by Boris Johnson to advise on Covid; was at Balmoral when the Queen died; had a ringside seat for Liz Truss; was fired by Rishi Sunak and then latterly taken on by Keir Starmer.This is the story the politicians didn't want you to know. What are Larry the Cat and Dilyn the Dog really like? How did Charlotte Owen get a peerage? Herbert Hound, finally, tells all.
Wild Light: A printmaker’s day and night
by Angela HardingWith over 70 original illustrations, printmaker Angela Harding invites you to look at how the light changes the world around us, and how that changes us in its turn."I, like many other people, find great inspiration in the way mornings, evenings or bright midday light changes the way we see the things around us. The bouncing light of a cloud-filled storm sky can change a seascape through a palette of blues, greys, and turquoises. The cool summer moonlight that crosses my back garden sends long shadows that change the mood of the garden from homely to unfamiliar. And whether it's the low light of an English February afternoon or the sharp, bright mid-morning light of the Cornish seaside, the light and dark we experience affects our moods."But life is busy, and I am guilty as anyone of being too preoccupied by daily life to just stop and look. This book is a collection of illustrations from those moments when I have stopped and looked; when a particular encounter with nature has been highlighted by the time of day or the time of night, becoming a strong image long remembered and one that I wish to illustrate."I hope you enjoy this journey through 24 hours of my collected memories of the nature that surrounds me."