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How Music Works: A listener's guide to harmony, keys, broken chords, perfect pitch and the secrets of a good tune
by John Powell·What is the difference between a musical note and any other sort of sound?·What is harmony, and why does it sound good?·Why is it easy to tell the difference between a flute and a clarinet even if they are playing exactly the same note?·Why do ten violins sound only twice as loud as one?·What is perfect pitch, and do I have it?Discover the answers to these and many other questions in John Powell's charming, straight-talking and ear-opening guide to what music is and how exactly it works. Written by a composer with a PhD in physics, How Music Works is a unique and entertaining guide. Opening up the world of acoustics and the science of music to deepen our appreciation and understanding of what we listen to, How Music Works covers subjects from the difference between how we hear a musical note and any other kind of sound, to a brief history of the scale system, why a run of arpeggios sounds 'romantic' and why a flute sounds different to a clarinet. The perfect book for players and listeners alike.
The Last Polar Bears (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue: Level H)
by Harry HorseGrandfather is off on an expedition to the North Pole to find the Last Polar Bears and with him goes Roo - a dog of character and strong views. The intrepid explorers set sail on the good ship Unsinkable and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Eccentric, moving and very funny, their story is told through a series of extraordinary letters.
Great Expectations: Classics Illustrated
by Charles Dickens Linda JenningsOne of Dickens' most famous novels, brilliantly introduced by Roddy Doyle. As a small boy at Joe Gargery's forge, Pip meets two people who will affect his whole life - an escaped convict he is forced to help, and the eccentric Miss Haversham, whose beautiful, cold-hearted ward Estella young Pip adores. But when a secret benefactor pays for him to go to London to become a gentleman, Pip never dreams he will meet the dreadful Magwitch again, nor just how wrong his expectations are.
India: A Portrait (Vintage Departures Ser.)
by Patrick FrenchOne of this century's greatest surprises has been the economic and social revolution in India. A country long characterized by such adjectives as 'timeless', 'spiritual' and 'backward' is now viewed through a new set of clichés: 'hi-tech', 'materialistic', 'go-getting'. But what is the real nature of this rapid change, and what are its roots?Patrick French has spent much of his life engaged with India, and his landmark new book is filled with the qualities that have won his writing exceptional praise: his love of narrative, sympathy for the individual's experience, scepticism about official claims, and relish for the mayhem of political life. His account of Indian independence, Liberty or Death, is an acclaimed bestseller. Now he gives us an encompassing social, political and economic history of India from partition to the present day.Examining the cultural foundations that made India's accelerated transformation from socialist economy to capitalist powerhouse possible, French creates a vivid, surprising picture of what it is like to live at a time when millions have pulled themselves free of poverty - with fortunes made almost overnight - but where violence, corruption and caste prejudice have equally been given new outlets. He delves into Indian society and politics, including the personal story of one of the most powerful women in the world, Sonia Gandhi. And he travels the country's regions to show how Nehru's vision of a democratic, secular India has continued to attempt - in the face of conflict and setbacks - to hold this vast, implacably diverse nation together.French has spoken to everyone from the nation's political leadership to Maoist revolutionaries and mafia dons, from chained quarry workers to self-made billionaire entrepreneurs and technological innovators. The result is a richly detailed, wide-ranging and hugely rewarding portrait of India.
Dude, Where's My Country?
by Michael MooreHe's the man everyone's talking about. He's taken on gun freaks, stupid white men and corporate crooks. Now Michael Moore is on a new mission: to get us of our behinds and kicking out the corrupt political elites who rule our lives.
Magic Ponies: A Twinkle of Hooves (Magic Ponies #3)
by Sue BentleyA little pony sparkling with magic. But his big wish is for a special friend!And so Steph's lonely stable days suddenly become filled with magical fun when she meets shy little piebald pony, Comet...
Free Prize Inside: The Next Big Marketing Idea
by Seth GodinRemember when cereal boxes came with a free prize inside? You already liked the cereal, but once you saw that there was a free prize inside - something small yet precious - it became irresistible.In his new book, Seth Godin shows how you can make your customers feel that way again. Free Prize Inside is jammed with practical ideas you can use right now to MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN, no matter what kind of company you work for. Something irresistible. Something that markets itself. Because everything we do is marketing - even if you're not in the marketing department.Here's a step-by-step way to get your organization to do something remarkable: quickly, cheaply and reliably. You don't need an MBA or a huge budget. All you need is a strategy for finding great ideas and convincing others to help you make them happen.
A Child's Garden of Verses: Underwoods (Everyman's Library Children's Classics Series #21)
by Robert Louis Stevenson Eve GarnettRediscover the delight and innocence of childhood in these classic poems from celebrated author, Robert Louis Stevenson. From make-believe to climbing trees, bedtime stories to morning play and favourite cousins to beloved mothers.Here is a very special collection to be treasured for ever.
Magic Ponies: Riding Rescue (Magic Ponies #5)
by Sue BentleyAfter a horse-riding scare, Gina has lost all her confidence and wants nothing more to do with riding. But when magic pony Comet turns up at the pony rescue centre that her mum runs, Gina starts to discover her love of horses comes cantering back!
Magic Ponies: Seaside Summer (Magic Ponies #6)
by Sue BentleyJessie Starkling is really worried when no one turns up to her family's circus by the sea. But when lovable spotted pony, Comet comes ashore, Jessie's seaside summer looks like it might turn out to be a real splash!
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory #2)
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakePhizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!WHOOSH! Inside the Great Glass Elevator, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and his family are cruising a thousand feet above the chocolate factory.They can see the whole world below them, but they're not alone. The American Space Hotel has just launched. Lurking inside are the Vernicious Knids - the most brutal, vindictive murderous beasts in the universe.So grab your gizzard! Hold your hats! Only Charlie and Willy Wonka can stop the Knids from destroying everything!Listen to CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.
Magic Puppy: The Perfect Secret (Magic Puppy #14)
by Sue BentleyA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!Never in Madison's wildest dreams had she imagined having a magic puppy for a friend!So when Storm, a tiny beagle puppy with a fluffy white muzzle, magically appears Madison feels like the most special girl in the whole world! Who better to help her discover an amazing surprise at the bottom of the garden!
Magic Puppy: Spellbound at School (Magic Puppy #15)
by Sue BentleyA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!Never in Lola's wildest dreams had she imagined having a magic puppy for a friend!So when Storm, a fluffy black and white shih-tzu puppy, suddenly appears, Lola's lonely school days come into a whole magical class of their own!
The Last Castaways
by Harry HorseOn holiday in Saltbottle, Grandfather and Roo discover the Unsinkable, the boat which took them to the North Pole in the first book, lying in a sadly dilapidated state and up for sale. At the auction, the short-sighted auctioneer accidentally sellsthe boat to Roo - sold to the old lady in the brown fur coat! Now they have to find the money and the Captain suggests a fishing trip to the Great Cod Banks in the Forgotten Sea. Off they go, but the trip ends in disaster when the boat sinks and Grandfather and Roo are cast away on a desert island. They find their own Man Friday (called Tuesday) but he turns out to be a film director staying in a luxury hotel. Meanwhile, the Captain has found the treasure and rescued the Unsinkable.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Auxiliar Bup (Puffin Classics)
by Lewis CarrollPuffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then . . .On an ordinary summer's afternoon, Alice tumbles down a hole and an extraordinary adventure begins. In a strange world with even stranger characters, she meets a grinning cat and a rabbit with a pocket watch, joins a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and plays croquet with the Queen! Lost in this fantasy land, Alice finds herself growing more and more curious by the minute...Inspiring artists from Taylor Swift to Salvador Dalí, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has earned its place as one of the greatest classics of all time. 'It really is this Bible for the imagination' - BBC
Magic Puppy: Sunshine Shimmers (Magic Puppy #12)
by Sue BentleyA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!On holiday with her mum and dad in Spain, Della is feeling lonely and bored - her cousin Chloe couldn't make it at the very last moment and even the swimming pool where Della is staying is smelly and full of gunk. It doesn't look like a very fun holiday until tiny and fluffy yorkshire terrier puppy, Storm, magically arrives. Suddenly everything looks a little brighter!
Magic Puppy: Sparkling Skates (Magic Puppy #13)
by Sue BentleyA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!Lauren is biggest wish is to be an ice skater and wants to join the Ice Skating Academy with her friends to practice and become the best she possibly can. But her mum and dad don't think that she will be dedicated enough. How can Lauren prove them wrong? A magical twinkle of hope appears in the form of fluffy Scottie Dog puppy, Storm...
Anne of Green Gables: Anne Of Green Gables; Anne Of Avonlea; Anne Of The Island; Anne's House Of Dreams (Anne Of Green Gables Ser. #1)
by L. M. MontgomeryAnne of Green Gables is the classic children's book by L M Montgomery, the inspiration for the Netflix Original series Anne with an E. Watch it now!Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. They are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty and full of spirit, Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter. It's not long before Anne finds herself in trouble, but soon it becomes impossible for the Cuthberts to imagine life without 'their' Anne - and for the people of Avonlea to recall what it was like before this wildly creative little girl whirled into town.
Five Children and It: Large Print (Oxford Bookworms Series)
by E. NesbitWhen Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead – an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don't realize all the trouble wishes can cause . . .A timeless classic with an introduction by Quentin Blake, award-winning illustrator and first-ever Children's Laureate (1999–2001).
Anne of Green Gables: Anne Of Green Gables; Anne Of Avonlea; Anne Of The Island; Anne's House Of Dreams (Anne Of Green Gables Ser. #1)
by L. MontgomeryAnne of Green Gables is the classic children's book by L M Montgomery, the inspiration for the Netflix Original series Anne with an E. Watch it now!The Cuthberts are in for a shock. They are expecting an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny red-haired girl turns up instead. Highly spirited Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter, and soon it's impossible to imagine life without her.A favourite classic with cover and introduction by the inimitable Lauren Child, award-winning creator of Clarice Bean and the hugely popular Charlie and Lola series.
Magic Kitten: A Splash of Forever (Magic Kitten #15)
by Sue BentleyA purrfect series filled with chaos, adventure and magic spells!When Alice hears about her school's swimming gala, which everyone must take part in, she's terrified. She hates the water. But when special grey-and-white kitten Flame arrives to make a real splash in her life, suddenly the gala doesn't seem quite so scary . . .
Magic Kitten: Picture Perfect (Magic Kitten #14)
by Sue BentleyA purrfect series filled with chaos, adventure and magic spells!Orla is very excited about entering the local photo competition - especially since it's her chance to show that she can be as good at something as her sister. When she forgets to even take the lens cap off the camera, though, it isn't a good sign! But when little chocolate-brown kitten Flames comes into the picture, it looks like Orla's dreams of winning the competiton might just come true . . .
Magic Puppy: Twirling Tails (Magic Kitten #7)
by Sue BentleyBark for joy at this grrreat magical new series! A sequel to the bestselling sensation, Magic Kitten.Kirsten loves being in the Limelight Majorettes with her best friend, Tracy. But when only Kirsten is chosen to be in the town parade, Tracy doesn't seem to want to be friends any more. Can the appearance of Storm, a honey-coloured Border Terrier puppy brighten up Kirsten's days?
Magic Puppy: School of Mischief (Magic Puppy #8)
by Sue BentleyA world of magic, adventure and cute puppy antics from the bestselling author of the Magic Kitten series.Freya and her family have moved to be nearer her grandma and Freya is really missing her friends. Even new neighbour Isaac and his naughty puppy, Teddy, can't cheer her up. But when Old English sheepdog puppy Storm arrives, Freya's world becomes filled with magical fun!
Magic Puppy: A Forest Charm (Magic Puppy #6)
by Sue BentleyBark for joy at the arrival of this grrreat magical new series! A sequel to the bestselling sensation, Magic Kitten.Storm is the only young wolf left from his family in the magic Moon-claw pack after the evil wolf, Shadow, wounds his mother and destroys everyone else. With the rest of the pack now scattered, Storm's mother is too weak to protect Storm so she sends him to our world as a magic puppy where his magical powers can grow. But Storm must find a friend here to help him hide from the evil Shadow. Will Storm be able to hide long enough to eventually return and save his mother and the magical Moon-claw pack?The sixth title in this brilliant new series that will leave you howling for more!