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Four hilarious new HH stories - HH's Mother's Day, probably not the day his mum looks forward to most in the year, HH's Nightmare where Henry's chased by a ghost bunny with huge teeth, a wailing graveyard ghost and, for good measure, a slimy zombie, then a new story about one of his greatest enemies in The Return of the Demon Dinner lady and last but not least Fluffy Struts Her Stuff.

Horrid Henry has a bad day and runs away, only to be lured back by pancakes; he cheats in every possible way at sports day; he thinks of a novel way to get rich quick, and ensures by devious means he gets what he wants for Christmas.

Horrid Henry helps himself to all the money he needs to win his favourite board game. Then he comes up with another spectacular money-making scheme for launching a newspaper with all the school gossip. He vows vengeance on Perfect Peter when Peter nicks his birthday party theme and has his own Pirate Party - and gets it by taking over as Head Teacher when Peter plays school with his goody-goody friends.

An hour of manic ingenuity with music and sound effects throughout. Enjoy Horrid Henry's ghoulish antics in this, the fifth entry in the series.

A brilliant collection of four stories about this favourite character, one of the few new characters to have emerged in recent years for this age group.

Los prestigiosos economistas Daron Acemoglu y Simon Johnson demuestran que el desarrollo técnico es indispensable para el avance de la democracia. El progreso no es un destino predeterminado, sino que depende de las elecciones que hagamos sobre la tecnología. Esta reflexión resulta muy pertinente en un mundo donde los avances digitales y la robótica amenazan a nuestros empleos y a nuestras democracias a través de la automatización excesiva, la recopilación masiva de datos y la vigilancia intrusiva.

This five-session audio course is designed specifically for 8th graders looking to enhance their understanding of French vocabulary and grammar. Whether you're preparing for high school or simply want to improve your language skills, this course offers a solid foundation. Throughout the course, students will engage with key vocabulary and essential grammar rules to expand their knowledge of the French language. Each session covers practical topics and themes, such as daily conversations, school activities, hobbies, and more.

This French language course is designed for those with an interest in the culinary arts, focusing on the vocabulary and phrases essential for discussing food preparation, cooking techniques, and the food industry. Students will learn the terms used in professional kitchens, from ingredients and equipment to cooking methods and plating. The course also covers language related to menu design, dining experiences, and food tasting, making it ideal for chefs, restaurateurs, or food enthusiasts looking to enhance their French language skills.

This introductory middle school French course is designed to provide an engaging and age-appropriate learning experience for students in grades 6-8. Whether your child is currently enrolled in a French class at school or you're looking for a French curriculum for homeschool or extracurricular enrichment, this course is the perfect supplement to enhance their language skills. With an emphasis on core vocabulary and essential grammar concepts, students will build a strong foundation in the French language, allowing them to excel in their middle school French class and beyond.

Author, journalist and TV producer Dr Simon Singh joins Robin Morgan to discuss his book, Fermat's Last Theorem, which is now available for the first time on Audible. In Fermat's Last Theorem: The Story of a Riddle That Confounded the World's Greatest Minds for 358 Years, Singh tells the story of Andrew Wiles, who, in 1993, claimed that he had solved a mathematical puzzle that had been confounding intellectuals for centuries.

With acuity, humor, and respect for human diversity, The Shortest History of Sex reveals where the many facets of our sexuality—chemical, anatomical, behavioral, social—come from. Chasing down our evolutionary family tree, from the first aquatic creatures to primate societies, David Baker sheds light on our baffling array of passions, impulses, and fetishes, and guides us toward a clear understanding of one of the deepest, most abiding forces of human nature.

Simon Parkin beleuchtet ein bisher unbekanntes Kapitel des Zweiten Weltkriegs: Im Mai 1940 ließ Winston Churchill alle männlichen Deutschen und Österreicher zwischen 16 und 60 Jahren ohne Gerichtsverfahren als »feindliche Ausländer« internieren. Die Flüchtlinge waren den Nazis gerade entkommen und wurden nun von Churchill auf die Isle of Man zwischen Irland und England verbannt.

The Wireless World sets out a new research agenda for the history of international broadcasting, and for radio history more generally. It examines global and transnational histories of long-distance wireless broadcasting, combining perspectives from international history, media and cultural history, the history of technology, and sound studies. Bringing together their knowledge of a wide range of different countries, languages, and archives, the coauthors show how broadcasters and states deployed international broadcasting as a tool of international communication and persuasion.

This French language course is designed for those working in or aspiring to careers in diplomacy, foreign policy and international relations. The course focuses on essential vocabulary and phrases related to diplomatic communication, political negotiations, and international cooperation. Students will explore terminology used in discussing global issues such as trade agreements, peacekeeping, and human rights, as well as the formal language required for diplomatic correspondence and high-level meetings.

With A Kingdom and a Village, Morrison makes a persuasive, even impassioned case that to understand Moscow is not only to unlock the spellbinding mysteries of Russia’s past but also, critically, to grasp the grim logic of its present. It is a magisterial biography of a place—and an essential guide to a people and a nation.

It's a story of a flying drone that takes three children from the same family to four distinct islands. In each island, you can use altitude. They come back home following the discovery and discuss the importance of having a value compass in life.

"Empowered: The Science of Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes" is a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) achieve their exercise goals. Drawing on their experience in clinical research, applied sports science with professional athletes, and innovative technology start-ups, the authors address the unique challenges that T1D presents in exercise metabolism. Designed for a broad audience—including people living with T1D, their caregivers, healthcare professionals, academics, and sports coaches—this resource demystifies the science behind T1D and exercise.

The multi-award-winning SmartPass study guide with and without commentary options. Full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play.

"And nothing is, but what is not." Macbeth may be mystified by the Weird Sisters' words but this intense performance with incisive commentary cuts to the heart of Shakespeare's complex psychological tragedy.

In this, the first book to take a big-picture view of the entire post punk period, acclaimed author and music journalist Simon Reynolds recreates a time of tremendous urgency and idealism in pop music. Full of anecdote and insight, and featuring the likes of Joy Division, The Fall, Pere Ubu, PiL and Talking Heads, Rip It Up And Start Again stands as one of the most inspired and inspiring books on popular music ever written.

To date, more than a million insect species have been described, with probably at least another 5-8 million species waiting in the wings for a name. Insects are a fascinatingly diverse and beautiful spectrum of animals. They range in size from the tiny parasitic wasp, measuring a mere 139µm, to the aptly named Titan beetle, which can reach lengths of up to 17cm. They can be found on all continents of the world, from the Sahara Desert to the frozen wastes of Antarctica. While no insects live beneath the waves, the intrepid sea skaters skim the surface of some of the world's oceans.