When Professor Andrew Jefferson's research team nears the development of a drug to stop human aging, he rejoices in the happiness it will bring. But his work conflicts with the plans of radicals governing a Middle Eastern nation to use a similar drug for world domination. They send a team of terrorists to stop Jefferson. Despite heroic efforts by FBI agents guarding Jefferson, the terrorists murder his coworkers, kidnap his wife, and send him into terrified, crosscountry flight.
George longs for a pet like his classmates, but his parents aren't fond of animals. On his birthday, he wishes for a Labrador but unexpectedly finds a dragon named Lava in his garden instead. As he navigates the challenges of keeping Lava a secret, George discovers the dragon's independent spirit adds excitement and adventure to his life. With the help of his friends, they embark on a journey filled with friendship and the challenges of caring for a magical creature.
The "extensive wilderness" of Zambia’s central Luangwa Valley is the homeland of the Valley Bisa whose cultural practices have enriched this environment for centuries. Beginning with the intrusions of warlords and later British colonials, successive generations have experienced the callousness and challenges of colonialism. Their homeland, a slender corridor surrounded by three national parks and an escarpment, is a microcosm of the political, economic and cultural battlefields surrounding most African protected areas today. The story of the Valley Bisa diverges from the myths that conservationists, administrators, and philanthropists, tell about Africa’s environmental and wildlife crises.
The book presents the view of a fictional 100-year old company called Acme Gyroscope, which is a family owned and run business, and the reader sees how the operation was ruled with an iron hand by the outgoing CEO.
A hugely uplifting and full-of-heart picture book by CBeebies sensationGeorge
Webster and bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen!This is Me celebrates our
differences and is perfect for every childand every family. It's a beautiful,
heartfelt and positive story,with illustrations that are guaranteed to make
you smile.
If you reach for the stars, you can do anything! People are like story books,
there's joy to find within. So, turn a page, come inside. and let the fun
begin. Perfect for every child and every family, Why Not? is an energetic,
heartfelt and positive story, with bright illustrations that are guaranteed to
make you smile. Why Not? is sure to inspire everyone to give things a try -
after all, why not?! George Webster is an actor, BAFTA-winning presenter,
Ambassador for Mencap, and a star of Strictly Come Dancing 2022, including its
Christmas Day special. George was catapulted into the public eye when he spoke
about Down syndrome in his myth-busting video for BBC Bitesize, and was later
asked to be a presenter on CBeebies. George was the first ever CBeebies
presenter to have Down syndrome. Tim Budgen is the outstanding illustrator of
bestselling books such as Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, Twenty Unicorns at
Bedtime and The Magic Pet Shop series. Tim's illustrations are bright,
engaging and perfect for children! With a fun rhyming story and a whole host
of characters, this uplifting picture book is the perfect way to show children
that they can reach for the stars - just like George! A brilliant companion
picture book to This is Me.
A hugely uplifting and full-of-heart board book by CBeebies sensationGeorge
Webster and bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen!This is Me celebrates our
differences and is perfect for every childand every family. It's a beautiful,
heartfelt and positive story,with illustrations that are guaranteed to make
you smile.
Offering a firsthand perspective on World War II, this account immerses readers in the experiences of the 92nd Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force, detailing their missions, including critical strikes on the Schweinfurt ball-bearing plant and Berlin. It uniquely captures the harrowing moments of being shot down over Sweden, providing a vivid portrayal of the challenges and dangers faced by bomber crews during the war.
