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Extracurricular Exploits: A Continuing Education
Welcome to this third collection of larger-than-life, but nonetheless true stories guaranteed to resonate with the reader: another preposterous volume of anecdotes from the pen of established writer/illustrator Guy Newmountain, author of Please I Can to the Toilet Go? (The Memoirs of a Supply Teacher) and Funnyology (Tales Beyond Teaching). While his first work focused solely on school-based tales and the next on experiences outside that sphere, here you have the pick of both approaches: a broad mix of 70 classroom-centric and extracurricular exploits; although it's notable just how many of the non-school-based stories still link back in one way or another to Education.
With the author more than willing to recognise his own shortcomings, within these pages can be found a rich seam of thought-provoking, heart-stopping and laugh-out-loud moments, both lesson-bound and domestic. A masterclass in eclectic, subversive storytelling, the brilliant illustrations by the artist himself perfectly complement the narrative; while the striking cover art flawlessly captures the very essence of the book. It truly is the School of Life!
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Marxism Shows Us That the Free Market is Flawed
Since the end of the Cold War, many people have decided that there is no point finding out about Marxism, or anything like that, as they assume those sorts of systems were defeated for ever. In this engaging and thoughtful work by Majid Salim, the author argues differently. By looking at a wide variety of examples, he shows us that the capitalist exploitation that Marx was enraged about to begin with is still alive and well today. Whether it is football match ticket prices or the TV show Love Island, people are being exploited very hard in the West all the time.
In this deep and interesting book Majid Salim gives us the theories with which to best critique the age. It is a work not to be missed!
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Jip-See
Inside the Bermuda Triangle lies an island that is completely isolated from the outside world. A small nation of people that have been cast off from society, and, after seven generations passing since the first exile, both the victims and the assailants are unaware of this injustice. With the majority of the inhabitants on the island believing that they are the last people on the planet, every aspect of life is seen as a means of survival.
Out of the chaotic environment enters Jip, an orphan with a special ‘gift’, who has become a streetwise survival expert due to being alone from a young age. Learning a great number of ways to obtain life’s necessities, he aims to make the island a much better place. Attempting to become part of a faction, Jip enters the first stages of a trial. In doing so, Jip unknowingly embarks on an adventure that will change his life forever.
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Daisy's Playschool Friends
Daisy, the much-loved cat, was sitting beside her, waiting for her to wake, with his motor going with his paw held out, ready to shake hands. As Shelby jumped up beside her, he was off. Mr Spockles wasn’t going to have any of that.
Daisy had just found out she was going to be a big sister soon; she couldn’t wait to go to preschool to tell everyone and paint a picture of her mummy to show her new aura.
Today her daddy was taking her to school; he could meet her teachers and her new friends.
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Penguins Who Stole Santa's Sleigh
Two penguins are trying to keep warm. They spot a glowing light. It’s near Santa’s workshop. So they sneak inside for a little heat. But soon, they find themselves in a flurry of trouble. They end up delivering the wrong presents. All over the world.
Can they fix the chaos? Can they make things right before Christmas is ruined?
This is a heartwarming story. It reminds us that Christmas is about kindness, forgiveness, and caring for others. It’s not just about the presents under the tree.
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The March of a Legion – Book 1
In this evocative collection, an artist’s soul is laid bare, driven by a primal urge akin to a beast's call to the wild. Rooted deeply in personal experiences, each piece emerges from the depths of a heart aflame with creativity, yearning to share its stories. This anthology stands as a testament to the undiluted essence of emotion, a luminous addition to the vast tapestry of poetic expression.
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Where Does All the Rubbish Go?
I wrote this book with an exceptional little girl in mind. Sandi has autism, and I decided that by telling her story I might be able to enlighten those of us who may not understand the challenges that are involved.
Through this story I would like to spread awareness and kindness to people with all different abilities.
You will meet Sandi Strawberry, who overcomes her fears to go to the rescue of others in need.
After a busy week at school learning about recycling used items, Sandi needs to remember what Mr Carrot had told them in class about how important it is to recycle. “Everything has a place.”
Please check out more from Ruby Molly Hawkins collection @ www.rubymollyhawkins.com
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Best Friends and A Lost Boy
Three best friends, united by their love of adventure, spend joyful days at the Snowville Shopping Centre. They share lunches, laughter, and exciting swimming trips to the river, where they splash, dive, and show off their talents with carefree delight.
Two best friends hurry off to school to catch the bus. When one boy stumbles and gets hurt, the other kindly asks the driver to wait. With the help of his loyal friend and a compassionate schoolmate already on board, the injured boy finds comfort and care.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the shopping centre, a young boy becomes separated from his mother. At first, he feels confident exploring familiar surroundings, especially after he saw two friends on their own. But as time passes, his confidence fades, and he realises he is truly lost and alone…
These three heartwarming tales celebrate friendship, kindness, and courage, reminding us that even in everyday adventures, care and compassion light the way.
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Sore Dose
Gabriel Callister is dead.
The boogeyman of an entire nation is found in his cell, months after his conviction for crimes that defied comprehension.
A monster is gone; a cruel story is finally over.
But then, the murders begin.
Bizarre, inexplicable killings that take place across the globe.
Each victim is a member of the jury that convicted Callister.
There are messages left behind, and clues that do not add up.
One lone detective tries to untangle the madness and find some kind of answer before it is too late.
Because Gabriel Callister’s story is not over.
And so begins a long, hellish descent into a world too horrifying to even contemplate...
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The Landless Girls
Afghan women possess remarkable strength and resilience, often underestimated by the public. They take on many important roles within their families and communities. As wives, mothers, and the backbone of their families, these women carry responsibilities at home and at work while resisting restrictive cultural and social norms, yet they continue to pursue their ambitions with unwavering determination.
The Landless Girls reveals the journeys of 12 Afghan women who faced formidable challenges after migrating to countries including Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Iran, Pakistan, and the UK. These women overcame cultural and language barriers while fighting for education and independence. Their perseverance amidst adversity showcases extraordinary courage and growth. The book seeks to encourage readers by illustrating how women can transform hardships into strength and self-belief, ultimately envisioning a world where every girl learns fearlessly and every woman lives with dignity and freedom.
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Incredibly Rich: Memoirs of an Ace Photographer
As the title suggests, this book is essentially a ‘photo-biography’. Born in the middle of an air raid in London during the Blitz, on May 17th, 1943, my life has since been filled with many exciting episodes and adventures, many captured in photographs.
I have illustrated several books in my home county of Dorset and thought it was time for my own photographic book. My life has taken me from surviving a V2 bomb explosion at 20 months old to appearing in films with Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris, Sean Connery, and Richard Gere. I built my own home in Snowdonia with my own hands and later did a 4,000-mile road trip across the western USA with my oldest son.
A life of resilience, creativity, and adventure—this is my story told through the lens of a lifelong passion for photography.
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Diversity Love (A story written in the clouds)
This is a book about diversity that will touch the hearts of children and grown-ups.
Diversity starts in the clouds; we see them everywhere! We can observe millions of different shapes, but they are all formed in the same way.
Diversity Love tells a story about Claudia, a girl who immigrates to another country and feels so scared of the new life she must face: a new school, new friends, new teachers, and a new neighbourhood away from her loved ones. With the help of her family, her new teacher and friends, Claudia learns to cope and feels welcome, defeating all the monsters of fear and anxiety in her imagination.
Miss Maple is a wonderful teacher who embraces diversity in her classroom; she thinks everybody can grow and learn from other cultures. She loves different accents and languages, and she lets children speak up about their interests, encouraging them to explore their creativity to discover themselves.
This book is inspired by our own story, featuring my daughters and me moving to a different country. This is a story for them, Claudia and Mia, and for all the children and people who go through big changes in life, to help you see how brave you can be!
£9.99
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