starting school caryn jenner

Starting school is a big adventure. Is your little star ready? He or she will have all sorts of questions. Where will I sit? What will I eat for lunch? Will I make friends? This warm, funny and, above all, reassuring book explores these questions and many more besides. Its positive message will help children look forward to and enjoy their adventures at school.Featuring funny illustrations by the wonderful Arthur Robins, Starting School explores a variety of scenarios in different school settings. This book is ideal to dip into with children during the run up to the big day and while they are still settling in at school. There are also tips for parents and carers on preparing children for starting school.

Objev podobné jako Starting School - Caryn Jenner

An indispensable guide for parents whose children are about to start, or have recently started school.Starting school is a huge important milestone for children and their parents. The best school years happen when everyone involved feels happy and engaged with the whole experience, and yet, with so much information to digest and so little guidance available, the process can be incredibly confusing. The Starting School Book is a reassuring and practical guide for parents of school-age children. Sarah Ockwell-Smith provides clear and helpful advice for each stage of the process, whether your are just beginning to think about your child''s education, applying for a school place, preparing your child for starting at the school you have chosen, or your child has already started school and you would like to help smooth the transition.Specific guidance includes:* Starting school ages, policies and procedures* How to decide the best starting age for a summer-born child* What to look for when choosing a school and what questions to ask when you visit* How to prepare your child emotionally and practically for starting school* Common concerns including settling in, separation anxiety, friendship issues, school refusal and reconnecting with your child at the end of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Starting School Book - Sarah Ockwell-Smith

Level: EYFS early years foundation stageLearn the easy way with this Starting School workbook!Including lots of fun activities, this book provides reassurance whilst helping children develop their skills for starting school and during reception year.Combining useful information with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Starting School workbook helps to boost your child’s confidence and get them ready for starting school.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important skills required for starting schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips

Objev podobné jako Starting School Workbook Ages 3-5 - Collins Easy Learning

Join the students of Ladybird Class as they learn lots of useful skills for school.Your little learner will join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practise new skills every day. Packed with activities and games, Starting School has been written and developed by primary educators, making it the perfect book to support your child''s education.Join Zara Penguin, Tao Meerkat, Ali Lion, Olivia Crocodile, Noah Panda and Nia Hedgehog as they learn all the key skills your child needs to start their primary school journey. From learning about colours and patterns to practising pencil control, this book is ideal for budding students.Packed with helpful notes for grown-ups to support your child''s learning and extension activities to bring learning to life in day-to-day activities, Starting School is perfect for helping children to develop key skills for starting school.Looking for another school-bag bestseller? Discover:Wipe-Clean First Words: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 3-5 yearsCount from 0 to 20: A Learn wth Ladybird Activity Book 3-5 years

Objev podobné jako Starting School: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book (3-5 years) - Ladybird

Are you starting school? How exciting!Following a number of children''s first experiences, this picture book takes children right from their very first day to the end of the school year. This reassuring read will support even the most nervous school-starter, exploring each emotion, from fear to excitement, with care.Ideal for starting conversations about any pre-school nerves, this timeless classic is packed with playful illustrations and easy to understand explanations.Starting School, one more Janet and Allan Ahlberg book that gets everything right - The Guardian

Objev podobné jako Starting School - Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

The Psychology of Starting School offers a highly accessible, practical guide to cutting-edge research from developmental science to guide parents and professionals through this exciting but sometimes tricky period.Written by expert developmental psychologists, it explores how social and emotional competence emerges within a network of supportive relationships and explains how the transition to school compares with other key transitions for children, for example, becoming a sibling. Addressing the all-important topic of children’s early friendships, it explains how children’s mindreading skills and ability to regulate their feelings and behaviour contribute to a successful school transition. The book offers guidance on topics such as successful home-school links, the impact of starting school on family life and troubleshooting problems for both parents and educators including socialising outside school, children’s fatigue, and establishing positive relationships with other parents at the school gates.Designed to dip in and out, and complete with numerous examples, chapter summaries and top tips for parents and teachers, this book is essential reading for parents, Early Years professionals, SENDCos, health visitors and school nurses, as well as mental health professionals and social workers working with children and families.

Objev podobné jako The Psychology of Starting School - Caoimhe Dempsey, Elian Fink, Claire Hughes

Is your little one starting school soon? Oh, goody! You''ve come to the right place.Getting your child ready to start school can feel overwhelming, can''t it? It''s a big step for both of you.Bestselling author and social media superstar, Daisy Upton, is here to help, and she has finally written a book for children! Daisy has two children in primary school, and used to be a teaching assistant, so she knows her stuff.Share this gentle, funny guide with your child to support them - and you! - with uniforms, meeting their first teacher, getting to school on the first day, making new friends, finding their way around, having fun at playtime, asking for help, packing their bag, learning about letters and numbers, going to assemblies, getting changed for PE, and much more.And, of course, this book includes lots of five-minute games and activities designed by Daisy to help your child feel confident and excited about taking the big step to big school.Starting School gives you and your little one glimpses of all the learning they will do and all the fun they will have.''I love Five Minute Mum - she''s come up with games that are fun and educational'' The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Five Minute Mum: Starting School - Daisy Upton

What is a school? Why do we have to go there? How will we get there? What do we need to take? Who will we meet and what will we do when we are there? These and many more questions are answered in this engaging and reassuring introduction to schools of all kinds. Children can find out about who works in a school, what happens during the school day and get tips on how to make friends. - Includes Quicklinks for further information and useful notes for grown-ups on helping prepare children for the big day. - Help build essential vocabulary- Encourages conversation about starting school- Supports early years curriculumChapters in this book include:- What is school?- Why do you need to go to school?- Getting ready for school- Getting to school- What's in a classroom?- Who works at a school?- What will you do at school?- What else happens at school?- Lunchtime at school- Making friends- Going on a school trip- Different kinds of schools- How do you feel about school?- Some useful school words- Some notes for grown-ups

Objev podobné jako All About Starting School - Felicity Brooks

This friendly write-in book is packed full of engaging activities to prepare children for starting school. Lively illustrations and cute animal characters keep learning fun, with activities specifically designed to appeal to 3-5 year olds. Children can trace, draw and write as they discover all the things they need to know about school.

Objev podobné jako Starting School Activity Book - Jessica Greenwell

This colourful CGP Activity Book is full of short activities to help children build confidence ahead of starting school. It covers the key skills they''ll need to get to grips with, including pen control, letters, numbers and counting. Each page takes around 10 minutes to complete, and at the end of each one, children can reward themselves with a fun, colourful sticker - there are over 100 to use throughout the book! There are charming characters too, and a certificate for when they''ve finished the book. Woohoo!

Objev podobné jako New 10 Minutes a Day Starting School for Ages 4-5 (with over 100 stickers) - CGP Books

My First Wipe Clean Starting School is an ideal introduction to core skills. This board book has simple instructions and activities that increase in difficulty, and encourage young children to develop their reading, writing and maths skills. Its handle shape and bold, colourful design make it a fun learning tool, and the wipe clean pages mean children can practise again and again. It even comes with its own dry-wipe pen.Other titles in this series: My First Wipe Clean ABC, My First Wipe Clean Pen Control and My First Wipe Clean First Words.

Objev podobné jako My First Wipe Clean: Starting School - Roger Priddy, Priddy Books

This delightful sticker book introduces little children to the school day, including the journey to school, taking the register and break time, as well as music, art and PE class. With lots of stickers to add to every page, children will love interacting with the school environment and learning all about what they can expect when they start school.

Objev podobné jako First Sticker Book Starting School - Holly Bathie

Give your children a head start at primary school with this essential wipe-clean activity book.A fun and engaging activity book that will give children a head start as they prepare to start school. Designed to complement the National Curriculum, it gently introduces children to the experiences they will have and concepts they will be learning about in their first year at primary school. It also equips parents with the tools and information needed to support their child.The consultant-approved activities are fun to do and are combined with funny pictures that children will love. The first steps to school success!This book includes: Carefully crafted activities about concepts such as colours, shapes and days of the week. Useful information and support for parents. Wipe-clean pen. Also available: First Phonics, First Writing, First Numbers, First Phonics Flash Cards, Times Tables Flash Cards

Objev podobné jako I'm Starting School: First Day - Pat-a-Cake

Give your children a head start at primary school with this essential wipe-clean activity book.A fun and engaging First Numbers activity book that will give children a head start as they get to grips with numbers and counting at school. Designed to complement the National Curriculum, it gently introduces children to number recognition and counting skills and equips parents with the tools and information needed to support them. The consultant-approved activities are fun to do and combined with funny pictures and silly jokes that children will love. The first steps to school success!This book includes: Carefully crafted activities that reinforce number-writing practice and recognition. Lots of fun counting exercises from 1 to 20. Wipe-clean pen. Also available: First Phonics, First Writing, First Day, Times Tables Flash Cards, First Phonics Flash Cards

Objev podobné jako I'm Starting School: First Numbers - Pat-a-Cake

Discover the enchanting world of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing!This delightful sticker book introduces little children to things that might happen during a school day, such as getting ready and arriving at school, exploring the classroom, lively music and art sessions, imaginative dressing up and outdoor play. Dress the dolls for the activities and add extra stickers to decorate the backgrounds. - The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate- Over 200 stickers in every book! - With 10 scenes to complete- Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene - Smaller format to fit into a purse or bag for activity on the go!- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination - Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills- Ideal for ages 4+- 44 pages of screen-free fun!

Objev podobné jako Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Starting School - Fiona Wattová

Peter is excited to be going to forest school with Benjamin Bunny, they can''t wait to learn all about the woodland they live in.But when he learns that his sisters won''t be there, the little bunny gets nervous. Luckily Mrs. Rabbit is there to reassure him and hold his paw on the first day.With new, humorous illustrations of Beatrix Potter''s well-loved characters, this reassuring tale mirrors young children''s early experiences. This book is a perfect gift for children to prepare for their first days at school or nursery.

Objev podobné jako Peter Rabbit Tales: Starting School - Beatrix Potterová

A fun way to familiarise young children with all the things they will need to know and be able to do when they start school.

Objev podobné jako Starting School Sticker Book - Felicity Brooks

Topsy and Tim are starting school!Follow Topsy and Tim through their first day at school. Topsy and Tim are taught about the school bell and where to hang their coats and school bag. They learn all about the school canteen, lessons and - of course - the playground!Packed with playful illustrations and a clear guide to the school day, this story is perfect for all new school starters. With a map of Topsy and Tim’s village, the story also highlights their route to school, preparing children for the daily journey.Addressing children’s questions with warmth and clarity, Topsy and Tim: Start School is a gentle story designed to spark conversations about starting school and what to expect.

Objev podobné jako Topsy and Tim: Start School - Jean Adamson

- " This irrepressibly bouncy tour of all the school essentials (including toilets, emergency meeting tree and library with possibly more than a million books) humorously distills the scariness of starting school and the thrill of making a new friend." - The Guardian - "A fun and pacy picture book on the important job that is showing a new kid around school, aka giving them 'The Tour'. Shireen’s illustrations ramp up the chaotic energy." - The Bookseller - "A simultaneous knee-slapper and heart-warmer that is sure to become a read-aloud hit. A first purchase for collections, offering a humorous, inviting, and fresh approach to the new kid experience." - School Library Journal "A remarkably sweet, funny, and thoughtful picture book. The depiction of school-life is brilliant, with noise, business, games and chaotic fun, all illustrated beautifully to match the energy of a primary setting. " - BooktrustThe hilarious and heartfelt debut picture book from Katie Clapham, illustrated by Nadia Shireen - creator of the bestselling, highly acclaimed Grimwood series and Barbara Throws a Wobbler - will help kids feel better about those first-day-at-school nerves, as well as encouraging all children to create a safe and welcoming space for others. Because, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Tour at School - Katie Clapham

Peppa and her friends want to know what starting school will be like, so Madame Gazelle suggests they pretend to have a first day at big school together.What will Peppa think of big school and how different will it be to playgroup? Find out by lifting the flaps in this brilliant picture book.Prepare your little one for school with this perfect introduction.Peppa loves playing first day at big school. EVERYONE loves playing first day at big school.Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: My Mummy is the BestPeppa Pig: Dream Big, Peppa!Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes to a Wedding

Objev podobné jako Peppa Pig: Peppa’s First Day at School - Peppa Pig

Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. This is the perfect book to reassure any new school-starter.What will school be like? What will we do there? What if I miss Mummy? Do I have to go?Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explores everything they''ll need to know before starting school. Marley, Maya, Theo, Akiko, Ella and Zakir are all getting ready to start school. Why not come along with them and see what it’s like? Illustrated with charming characters by Carolina Rabei, this is the perfect introduction to joining a new class.

Objev podobné jako Let’s Get Ready for School - Jane Porter

“RAAAAAAAAAH!” Said the dinosaurs and blew all the windows open.It''s Harry''s first day at school.He and his dinosaurs are very excited and perhaps a little bit nervous. But when Harry''s dinosaur friends don''t join him in the classroom, Harry''s not so sure he''s going to like school, but the dinosaurs come to the rescue and Harry and his new friend learn just how much fun school can really be!The ideal book to prevent first-day-at-school and starting-school nerves.Over 5 million copies sold across the world!

Objev podobné jako Harry and the Dinosaurs Go to School - Ian Whybrow

A reassuring story to soothe anxiety about starting school.It''s your first day at Bug School,but don''t be scared or shy. You''ll have the BEST TIME EVER!So wave mummy and daddy bye bye.Welcome to Bug School! Don''t be nervous on your first day – it''s lots of fun. Learn to creep with the spiders, sing with the crickets, count spots with the ladybirds and hop, skip and jump in P.E. with the fleas! A rhythmic, bright celebration of school, starring some very cute bugs indeed!

Objev podobné jako First Day at Bug School - Sam Lloyd

A classic Charlie and Lola picture book about starting school worries, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child. Charlie's little sister Lola is nearly big enough to go to school. But Lola is not so sure...Lola says, "I am absolutely not BIG. I am still really quite small. I probably do not have time to go to school. I am too extremely busy doing important things at home." This classic first-day-at-school tale addresses children's fears with warmth, humour, and a lot of fun.

Objev podobné jako Charlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School - Lauren Child

A Jurassic-themed, rhyming picture book for children starting school! All through the land, little dinos were stirring. They opened their eyes and their brains started whirring. The BIG day is here, they thought from their beds - some leapt with excitement, some trembled with dread . . .Jewel the dinosaur is very nervous about her first day of school. There are so many new dinos to meet, the dining hall is noisy and her new classroom is so big! But as the day goes on, and Jewel settles into her new class and makes new friends, she realises that school isn''t that scary after all.With adorable illustrations by Loretta Schauer and rhyming, reassuring text, this fun starting-school picture book will encourage young readers to explore their own feelings or nerves around this big milestone so they can have a roar-some first day too!

Objev podobné jako Welcome to Dinosaur School - Rose Cobden

Little Tiger Starts School offers a gentle introduction to the experience of starting school for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of starting school. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.Little Tiger was getting excited about starting school, but then he began to worry. What if he didn''t know what to do? What if he didn''t make any friends? Luckily, his sister is on hand to help reassure him.The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

Objev podobné jako Experiences Matter: Little Tiger Starts School - Sue Graves

Learn with the PAW Patrol pups!Help your little learner get ready to go, go, go with this colourful PAW Patrol activity book.Children aged 3-5 are introduced to key skills for their first term at school alongside their loveable and playful PAW Patrol friends.Children can practise reading and writing letters and numbers and and discover all the things they need to know about school alongside the pupsLook out for the badge awarded at the end of the bookIdeal for nursery, starting school and in reception yearChildren will be on a roll in no time!

Objev podobné jako PAW Patrol Ready for School Activity Book - Collins Preschool

A little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this heartfelt picture book from an autistic perspective about starting school, making friends, and seeing what makes each person special. Bitsy is a little bat with big star dreams of making friends at her new school. But when she arrives, Bitsy doesn’t feel like she fits in. The other kids sit on their chairs, but sitting upright makes Bitsy dizzy. The other kids paint with their fingers, but Bitsy would rather use her toes. Everyone tells Bitsy she’s doing things wrong-wrong-wrong, so she tries harder…and ends up having a five-star meltdown. Now Bitsy feels like a very small star and doesn’t want to go back to school. But with help from her family, Bitsy musters her courage, comes up with a new plan, and discovers that being a good friend is just one of the ways she shines bright!

Objev podobné jako Bitsy Bat, School Star - Kaz Windness

An adorable and reassuring book for kids who are starting school for the first time, and a funny look at the similarities and differences between kindergarten and doggie daycareIt''s the first day of kid school for Sammy and the first day of puppy school for Sunny. They both feel nervous, but they end up having a great time-- making friends, playing and napping, and learning all sorts of new things.That afternoon, they tell Mom and each other all about day one, Sammy with words and Sunny in his own special way. But what will happen on day two? Sammy wonders. And readers are in for a very funny surprise!

Objev podobné jako Sammy and Sunny's First Day of School - Nina LaCour

Didaktická loto hra zaměřená na flóru planety učí děti přiřazovat ovoce a zeleninu k ročním obdobím. Sada obsahuje 6 bingo desek, 4 sezónní karty, 36 žetonů zvířat a látkovou tašku. Hra je vhodná pro děti od 5 let, trvá přibližně 15 minut a je vyrobena z certifikovaných materiálů.

• Rozvíjí znalosti o ročních obdobích a plodech země
• Citlivé ilustrace flóry podporují vztah k přírodě
• Kvalitní materiál s ekologickou certifikací FSC
• Vhodné pro samostatnou i skupinovou hru (1-6 hráčů)

Objev podobné jako Loto hra Cool School Vegeto Mondo

Loto hra Cool School Naturo Mondo je didaktická hra zaměřená na faunu planety. Děti se pomocí herních desek, karet prostředí a žetonů seznamují s přirozeným prostředím zvířat v různých ekosystémech. Hra je určena pro 1-6 hráčů od 5 let a je vyrobena z certifikovaného papíru a lepenky.

• Seznamuje děti s faunou a ekosystémy celé planety
• Výuková hra s citlivými ilustracemi zvířat
• Vyrobeno z certifikovaného materiálu FSC
• Vhodné pro 1-6 hráčů od 5 let, hra trvá cca 15 minut

Objev podobné jako Loto hra Cool School Naturo Mondo

The first in an early graphic novel series about outgoing Cookie and shy Broccoli as they navigate the ups and downs of starting school--perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly!New best friends Cookie and Broccoli are as different as peanut butter and cheese, but that doesn''t stop them from helping each other through the first day of school! Together they find the classroom and concoct silly secret greetings. When Broccoli discovers that Cookie is also nervous to meet new classmates, the two of them come up with the perfect solution--inviting everyone to join their Shy Friends Club!

Objev podobné jako Cookie & Broccoli: Ready for School!: A Graphic Novel - Bob McMahon

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the experience of starting school for young children

Objev podobné jako Experiences Matter: Little Tiger Starts School - Sue Graves

Feeling anxious about starting secondary school? No Worries is the essential guide that covers all of the most common fears, from finding your way around to staying on top of homework!Starting secondary school is a great adventure, but it can be a scary change. You might be feeling anxious or stressed about leaving primary school and letting the ‘what ifs’ kick in…What if I get lost? What if I don’t fit in? What if the older years are horrible to me?No Worries is packed with information about going up from primary to secondary school and covers all of the big worries and anxieties. With practical hints and tips, jokes and quizzes for finding your way around, making new friends, social media and staying on top of homework, this fully-revised edition of Going Up! is the essential no-worries guide to starting secondary school.

Objev podobné jako No Worries: Your Guide to Starting Secondary School - Jenny Alexander

''A wonderful idea, gloriously put into practice. Greg Jenner is as witty as he is knowledgeable'' - Tom Holland''You will love Greg Jenner''s jolly account of how we have more in common with our ancestors than we might think ... all human life is here, amusingly conveyed in intriguing nuggets of gossipy historical anecdote'' - Daily MailEvery day, from the moment our alarm clock wakes us in the morning until our head hits our pillow at night, we all take part in rituals that are millennia old. In this gloriously entertaining romp through human history - featuring new updates for the paperback edition - BBC Horrible Histories consultant Greg Jenner explores the hidden stories behind these daily routines.This is not a story of politics, wars or great events, instead Greg Jenner has scoured Roman rubbish bins, Egyptian tombs and Victorian sewers to bring us the most intriguing, surprising and sometimes downright silly nuggets from our past.It is a history of all those things you always wondered - and many you have never considered. It is the story of our lives, one million years in the making.

Objev podobné jako A Million Years in a Day - Greg Jenner

Patti Smith arrived in New York City at the end of the Age of Aquarius in search of work and purpose. Through her poetry, her songs, her unapologetic vocal power, and her very presence as a woman fronting a rock band, she kicked open a door that countless others walked through. No other musician has better embodied the “nothing-to-hide” rawness of punk, nor has any other done more to nurture a place in society for misfits of every stripe.Why Patti Smith Matters is the first book about the iconic artist written by a woman. The veteran music journalist Caryn Rose contextualizes Smith’s creative work, her influence, and her wide-ranging and still- evolving impact on rock and roll, visual art, and the written word. Rose goes deep into Smith’s oeuvre, from her first album, Horses, to acclaimed memoirs operating at a surprising remove from her music. The portrait of a ceaseless inventor, Why Patti Smith Matters rescues punk’s poet laureate from “strong woman” clichés. Of course Smith is strong. She is also a nuanced thinker. A maker of beautiful and challenging things. A transformative artist who has not simply entertained but also empowered millions.

Objev podobné jako Why Patti Smith Matters - Caryn Rose

The third book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through the Stone Age, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert archaeologist Dr Brenna Hassett and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, Greg’s whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about the Stone Age and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of thousands of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because, with history, you’ll never believe what happens next!

Objev podobné jako Totally Chaotic History: The Stone Age Runs Wild! - Greg Jenner, Brenna Hassett

A concise history of one of the most important figures in history: the father of modern medicine and inventor of vaccines Edward Jenner is a giant of modern medicine. Throughout history, smallpox had plagued humanity with disfigurement, blindness and death. It was an incurable blight, the suffering of which Jenner helped to end.Surmising from the immunity of milkmaids that cowpox might be some defenze against the ravages of smallpox, in 1793 he took some of the matter from a human case of cowpox and inserted it into the arm of a young boy. To test this, the first human-to-human vaccination, he subsequently inoculated the boy with smallpox itself, and found him to be immune from the disease. In 1979 smallpox was declared extinct.In this concise biography, Rob Boddice tells the story of JennerÂ’s life, his medical vision and his profound legacy. It is a story that encompasses revolutions in medical experimentation, public health provision and the prevention of other diseases, from anthrax to measles, but above all it highlights the profound impact that JennerÂ’s vision has had upon humanityÂ’s battle against disease.

Objev podobné jako Edward Jenner - Boddice Rob

Fizzes with clever vignettes and juicy tidbits... [a] joyous romp of a book.'' Guardian''A fascinating, rollicking book in search of why, where and how fame strikes. Sit back and enjoy the ride.'' Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads''[An] engaging and well-researched book... Jenner brings his material to vivid life'' ObserverCelebrity, with its neon glow and selfie pout, strikes us as hypermodern. But the famous and infamous have been thrilling, titillating, and outraging us for much longer than we might realise. Whether it was the scandalous Lord Byron, whose poetry sent female fans into an erotic frenzy; or the cheetah-owning, coffin-sleeping, one-legged French actress Sarah Bernhardt, who launched a violent feud with her former best friend; or Edmund Kean, the dazzling Shakespearean actor whose monstrous ego and terrible alcoholism saw him nearly murdered by his own audience - the list of stars whose careers burned bright before the Age of Television is extensive and thrillingly varied. In this ambitious history, that spans the Bronze Age to the coming of Hollywood''s Golden Age, Greg Jenner assembles a vibrant cast of over 125 actors, singers, dancers, sportspeople, freaks, demigods, ruffians, and more, in search of celebrity''s historical roots. He reveals why celebrity ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Dead Famous - Greg Jenner

From the alarm clock to the toilet, discover the incredible history all around you in this hilarious and fascinating book from popular historian and podcaster Greg Jenner.Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war movement? Or that a few hundred years ago it was fashionable to style your hair with cat poo?! Find out the delightful, daft and downright deadly history of your everyday life that your teachers won’t tell you about. Bursting with humorous illustrations and entertaining true stories, this is history – but not as you know it!

Objev podobné jako You Are History: From the Alarm Clock to the Toilet, the Amazing History of the Things You Use Every Day - Greg Jenner

Peat starts out as Lynn Jenners study of the Kāpiti Expressway, built between 2013 and 2017 and passing, at its nearest point, about a kilometre from her own house. She decides to create a kind of archive of the construction of this so-called Road of National Significance. How did it come to be built? What is its character? Who will win and who will lose from its construction? What will be its impact on the local environment? Jenner begins a quest to find a fellow writer with different sensibilities to help her think about the natural world the road traverses. New Zealand-born poet, editor, art collector and philanthropist Charles Brasch is her choice. Researching Brasch will be her refuge from the constant pile-driving and the sprawling concrete, and perhaps the poet will offer some ways of thinking that will help her understand contemporary events. She reads and reflects on Braschs memoir, some of his poems, his journals and his letters to the local paper. She thinks about Brasch in the context of his family and New Zealand in the 1940s60s, and she reads local papers. She reads the official handouts about the road and listens to people in her local ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Peat - Lynn Jenner

Look it’s two-two tweets that helped me vent my frustrations. It’s really not that deep…Holed up in her bedroom, Cleo’s aired twenty-two Whatsapps from Kara and has cut off contact with the rest of the world. It doesn’t mean she’s been silent though – she’s got a lot to say. On the internet, actions don’t always speak louder than words…seven methods of killing kylie jenner explores cultural appropriation, queerness, friendship and the ownership of black bodies online and IRL.Jasmine Lee-Jones’s award-winning play premiered at London’s Royal Court Theatre in 2019 and transferred to the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs in June 2021.

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''Brilliantly funny'' SHAPARAK KHORSANDI''Immensely enjoyable'' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE''Every page contains delights'' LINDSEY FITZHARRISWhy is Italy called Italy? How old is curry? How fast was the medieval Chinese post system? How do we know how people sounded in the past? Who invented maths?Responding to fifty genuine questions from the public, Greg Jenner takes you on an entertaining tour through history from the Stone Age to the Swinging Sixties, revealing the best and most surprising stories, facts and historical characters from the past. From ancient joke books, African empires and the invention of meringues, to mummies, mirrors and menstrual pads - Ask A Historian is a deliciously amusing and informative smorgasbord of historical curiosities.

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This Progress with Oxford: Starting to Write Age 3-4 workbook will help your child to progress while having fun so they will quickly learn to develop pencil control and the correct letter formation. The Progress with Oxford series has been created to help every child develop essential skills at home, with minimal help and support. Picture clues are used to show very young children how to complete activities, whilst reminder boxes, tips and advice support older children to become self-sufficient learners. A lively character accompanies your child through all the colourful and engaging activities, and fun stickers are included to reward their work. A handy progress chart at the end of each book captures their achievements, so you both know what to do next. You can find even more practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on our award-winning website, oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!

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Helps educators develop a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use school program that matches the autistic student’s strengths, needs, and interests and can be immediately implemented using strategies shown to be effective for the student instead of spending time engaged in trial and error instruction.

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Japan's most popular filmmaker speaks on life, love, and the world of anime. The Starting Point...of the Greatest Career in Animation HistoryIn the first two decades of his career, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki laid the groundwork for his legendary movies. Starting Point is a collection of essays, interviews, and memoir that go back to the roots of Miyazaki's childhood, the formulation of his theories of animation, and the founding of Studio Ghibli.Before directing such acclaimed films as Spirited Away, Miyazaki was just another salaried animator, but with a vision of his own.Follow him as he takes his first steps on the road to success, experience his frustrations with the manga and animation industries that often suffocate creativity, and realize the importance of bringing the childhood dreams of the world to life.Starting Point: 1979-1996 is not just a chronicle of the life of a man whose own dreams have come true, it is a tribute to the power of the moving image. In the first two decades of his career, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki laid the groundwork for his legendary movies. Starting Point is a collection of essays, interviews, and memoirs that go back to the roots of Miyazaki's childhood, the formulation of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Grow fabulous food and flowers from seeds, then save seeds to make next year's garden even better. Creating dinner from food you’ve grown provides a fantastic sense of accomplishment. Now, imagine the pleasure of starting plants from seeds, tending them, planting them in your garden, harvesting their fruits, and enjoying a delicious meal or bouquet. But that's not the end of the journey. Now you can turn around and save the best seeds for next year’s garden. Suddenly, you’re self-sufficient; you’ve grown your own garden from seed to seed. In this book, you'll find the tools you need to become a seed starting and saving champion. Author and gardening expert Julie Thompson-Adolf walks you through every step of the journey, making the entire process a joy. You’ll find hints to encourage stubborn seeds to germinate, lists of varieties to add to your garden, charts for quick growing reference, and simple DIY projects to aid your seed starting and saving adventure. (Learn how to make seed bombs and an indoor seed-starting station.) The extensive plant entries inside cover all the most popular vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Get started with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and melons, or chamomile, cosmos, sweet peas, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ditch your day job or set up your side project with this ultimate guide to starting and running your own creative business. From two successful entrepreneurs who share everything they wish they they''d known at the beginning.‘Together, these two have created a flourishing business’ - VogueThe Art of Starting guides you from the first step right through to the everyday running of a successful creative business. Whether your passion is in craft, photography, food, fashion or design, this book is full of indispensable advice.Iona Mathieson and Romy St Clair are two entrepreneurs who learnt the hard way. Their practical advice helps you to use what you already know and develop future proof skills in a fulfilling job that works for you.In The Art of Starting you will:– Discover your strengths, foster community and create meaningful client relationships– Learn how to value yourself, your product and negotiate fees– Find out what school didn’t teach; from tax and accounting to social media management and developing communityIona and Romy started their floristry business SAGE Flowers with no formal training and less than £1,000. In a few short years, they grew a floristry empire, have been lauded as London''s go-to florists, and have an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones (and their parents) cope with everyday experiences. In I''m Starting Nursery, Ben is sad when Daddy drops him off for his first day . . . but not for long! He soon makes friends and in no time at all, Daddy is back.Watch Ben and his friends play with trucks, paint pictures, dress up and listen to a story in this fun-filled novelty book with flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, I''m Starting Nursery is the perfect book to share and to reassure every little person starting nursery.The Big Steps series has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer''s Good Toy Guide.For more toddler tips read We''re Having a Baby, I''m Not Sleepy and No More Nappies: A potty-training guide.

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Exploring everything from company incorporation and marketing, to legal, finance and festivals, Starting a Theatre Company is the complete guide to running a low-to-no budget or student theatre company. Written by an experienced theatre practitioner and featuring on-the-ground advice, this book covers all aspects of starting a theatre company with limited resources, including how to become a company, finding talent, defining a style, roles and responsibilities, building an audience, marketing, the logistics of a production, legalities, funding, and productions at festivals and beyond. The book also includes a chapter on being a sustainable company, and how to create a mindset that will lead to positive artistic creation. Each chapter contains a list of further resources, key terms and helpful tasks designed to support the reader through all of the steps necessary to thrive as a new organisation. An eResource page contains links to a wide range of industry created templates, guidance and interviews, making it even easier for you to get up and running as simply as possible.Starting a Theatre Company targets Theatre and Performance students interested in building their own theatre companies. This book will also be invaluable to independent producers and theatre makers.

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