David Ward elabora narrativas con un toque lúdico pero profundo, explorando temas de la infancia y la educación. Su obra se caracteriza por su profunda empatía y una perspectiva cálida del mundo a través de los ojos de un niño. A través de sus historias, fomenta la curiosidad y la imaginación en los jóvenes lectores. Su estilo accesible pero enriquecedor lo convierte en un autor querido.
Six young friends, tortured by the Spears and forced to work as slaves in the harsh fields of Grassland, vow to escape to find the freedom that was stolen from them long ago, and their opportunity arises when Outsiders come and wage war against the Spears.
In this dramatic conclusion to the Grasslands Trilogy, Corki, Pippa, and all their friends are reunited for a final fight to determine the future of Grassland. After escaping the mountains of Grassland, where Corki and Pippa and their friends were slaves and soldiers, the fugitives finally found a new life, and are seemingly safe at last. But as the former slaves explore new lands to the north, they discover that cruelty and injustice are not only found in Grassland, and that the people they visit may need their help. Grassland, too, may need assistance. When an appeal from an old friend reaches Corki and Pippa in their travels, will they have the courage to do what’s right for their old land, despite its cruel history? What will it cost them to change Grassland for the better?
After tasting freedom, the former slaves are soon back under the control of the menacing Spears, and this time Corki and Pippa are separated as Corki, in training to be a Spear, seeks a way to work within the system to gain freedom for himself and his friends.
When a symposium takes Dr. Graham to the Perimeter One space station at the edge of the solar system, sabotage places his entire family in terrible danger.
A practical handbook for dog owners discusses such important topics as hierarchy and pecking order, dominant and submissive actions, leadership, motivation, and much more. By the author of Know Your Cat. 40,000 first printing.
Exploring diverse perspectives on Africa, this collection features insights from writers, visitors, residents, and native-born individuals. First published in 1989, it offers a rich tapestry of narratives that illuminate the continent's complexities. Ideal for scholars and researchers, it serves as a valuable resource in English literature and African studies, highlighting the varied experiences and interpretations of Africa's cultural landscape.
Set against the backdrop of a disintegrating Yugoslavia, this cycling tour narrative explores the challenges and unpredictability of traveling through a country on the verge of war. The author faces not only the physical demands of the journey but also the complexities of navigating a landscape fraught with tension and uncertainty, ultimately highlighting the resilience required to return home safely. The journey becomes a poignant reflection on the beauty and turmoil of a nation in crisis.
Herman, the fourth little pig, embarks on an adventurous escape from the Big Bad Wolf, sailing to a tropical island. After facing challenges with his initial shelters made of palm leaves and bamboo, both of which are destroyed by storms, he ultimately finds refuge in a cave. This story offers a fresh perspective on resilience and ingenuity, highlighting Herman's determination to survive against the odds.
The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils from around the world. This comprehensive pocket guide is the perfect introduction to finding, identifying, and collecting fossils. It features more than 500 species of plant and animal fossils, from trilobites and megafauna to dinosaurs and ancient trees. This handbook cuts through the complicated identification process with expertly written and thoroughly vetted text that features precise description, enabling you to recognize a species instantly. Over 1,000 photographs, with illuminating annotations, help you to pick out a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features, while a colour illustration shows the fossil as a living plant or animal. The detailed introduction explains what a fossil is and how they are classified. Start building your own collection with advice on where to look for fossils, what tools and safety equipment are needed for collecting, and how best to organize a fossil collection. To help you in the initial stages of identification, this book provides a visual identification key that makes it easy to recognize a fossil and place it in its correct group. Finally, a concise glossary gives instant understanding of technical and scientific terms.
A Sculpture that Sings is a unique book about church bells, bell-ringing and the place of the tradition in the English landscape and its communities. In 2017 the artist David Ward and the composer Orland Gough came together to work with a group of bell-ringers in rural Dorset and later at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.