Suitable for children age 7 and above with a reading age of 6 years 6 months to 6 years 11 months Part of the Rapid Reading intervention series by Pearson Rapid Stage: Stage 3 Level 3A (equivalent to orange book band) Design supports readers with dyslexia Proven to help children who are behind in their reading to catch up fast Ideal for home learning Rapid Reading is a catch-up intervention

\"It is because I think so much of warm and sensitive hearts, that I would spare them from being wounded.\"The impact of this classic, essential contribution to Victorian literature is still being felt today.With iconic characters like the Artful Dodger, and the titular orphan\'s famous request for \"more,\" Oliver Twist is the definition of a classic, and shows Dickens at his best: writing about poverty

An electric Argentinian literary noir that is \'an essential read\' - AGUSTINA BAZTERRICA, author of Tender is the

From the creators of the global phenomenon Baby Shark comes the next big thing: Pinkfong, the pink fox!Join Pinkfong and his friends as they teach you how to dance! From the Dancing Penguins to Baby T-Rex, everyone has their own unique way of moving and grooving. Pinkfong: Everybody Dances! is a My First I Can Read, which means it\'s perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature

Covering political, military, economic and social history, Norway in the Second World War is the most authoritative book on the subject in the English language. This innovative study describes how the Germans conquered Norway in 1940 and the type of government that was then imposed. German organisations such as the Wehrmacht, the SS and the civilian Reichskommissariat are all presented, along with

Master critical leadership skills and gain an understanding of the theory needed to become an effective business leader in today�s turbulent times with Richard Daft\'s THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, 8E. In this edition you explore the latest thinking in leadership theory and contemporary practices in organizations throughout the world. New content addresses emerging topics from how to lead agile, hybrid

Adolf Hitler remains one of the most discussed figures in world history. Every year, an untold number of articles and books are published, and television programs and internet pages are produced, by respected historians through to amateur conspiracy theorists.One of the consequences of this continuous flow of stories is that, over time, increasing numbers of falsehoods and fabrications have emerged

Sexualities: Contemporary Psychoanalytic Perspectives presents a broad selection of contemporary psychoanalytic thinking on sexuality from a wide range of psychoanalytic traditions. Sexuality remains at the heart of much psychoanalytic theory and practice but it is a complex and controversial subject. Edited by Alessandra Lemma and Paul E. Lynch, this volume includes a range of international contributions

A twisted tale of sadistic Sorcerers and the monsters they create. In a city so dismal it\'s known only as \"the Hole,\" a clan of Sorcerers has been plucking people off the streets to use as guinea pigs for atrocious \"experiments\" in the black arts. In a dark alley, Nikaido found Caiman, a man with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. To undo the spell, they\'re hunting and killing the Sorcerers

Welcome to the wild world of pandas In this intro to the species, youngsters discover where on Earth this bear lives, what it eats, how big it grows, and how it communicates. Cool photos of adorable panda cubs and panda relatives bring the creatures into full focus. After learning the basics, young readers will discover why pandas need our help and what people around the world are doing to help save

Storyton Hall, Virginia, is a paradise for book lovers who come from all over for literary getaways. But manager Jane Steward is temporarily leaving for another renowned resort--in hopes of solving a twist-filled mystery . . . Jane\'s boyfriend is missing, and she thinks she may find him at North Carolina\'s historic Biltmore Estate. Officially, she\'s there to learn about luxury hotel management,

Here is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of Homer\'s stirring heroic account of the Trojan war and its passions. The eloquent and dramatic epic poem captures the terrible anger of Achilles, the best of the Achaeans, over a grave insult to his personal honor and relates its tragic result--a chain of consequences that proves devastating for the Greek forces besieging Troy, for noble Trojans, and

Everyone has known the feeling of being present. Babies and toddlers live there almost constantly. Great performers work in this state. Great athletes win in it. Great teachers teach in it. Every great communicator speaks from this place. This book helps you discover the secrets to that elusive quality actors call

In May 1937, a man in his early thirties waits by the lift of a Leningrad apartment block. He waits all through the night, expecting to be taken away to the Big House. Any celebrity he has known in the previous decade is no use to him now. And few who are taken to the Big House ever

The first comprehensive monograph on the work of one of the world\'s most influential art directors, Ezra PetronioHaving a strong brand identity has never been more vital than it is today, and yet the real creative visionaries who can transform and reinvigorate a brand are few. Ezra Petronio is a true master, and his work with leading fashion and beauty brands is bold and impactful.An immersive visual

A woman\'s ambitions clash with familial expectations in a captivating novel about generational secrets and self-discovery by the bestselling author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave.Raised by her mother and grandmother and tutored in the healing wonders of spices, Tulsi Gupta is expected to carry on the ancestral tradition from her family\'s Salem spice shop. Restless and reluctant, Tulsi yearns to