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Anne Booth
A poignant and heartwarming picture book exploring the nature of sadness, beautifully illustrated by David Litchfield and now available in paperback.
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A touching picture book about the power of art and the imagination, brought to life by David Litchfield's art
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Anne Louise Booth
In this highly readable and illuminating book, Anne Louise Booth looks at the status of society women during the Victorian period, the expectations and limitations they faced, and the ways…
A lyrical, heart-warming message of love from someone far away
When Big Bear and Little Bear have to say goodbye, Big Bear tells Little Bear about all the ways she'll…
A novel to lift the spirits about three nuns who play the lottery to save their failing convent.
‘Charming, witty and warm, Small Miracles is a gentle gem of a…
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A charming Christmas adventure with the Sisters of Saint Philomena, about friendship, family and forgiveness, for fans of AJ Pearce, Katie Fforde and Call the Midwife
Even saints need second…
Jack Wilson was born in 1923, the eldest son of mill workers. Money was never plentiful and so as a child he knew poverty, but lived surrounded by the love…
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Olivia is stuck in the middle of a horrible row which threatens to tear apart her family, her friendships and her community. Visiting the island of Lindisfarne, she meets a…
Anna and her friends can’t believe that popstar Frankie Santoro is coming to their school to judge a singing competition. They’re going to be famous! But Anna is struggling. Her…
Jessie is excited when her gran gets a white Alsatian puppy, but with Snowy’s arrival a mystery starts to unfold. As Jessie learns about Nazi Germany at school, past and…
Joseph Freeman was an unlucky man, or so he thought. Leaving behind a series of ill-fated events, and with his wife Esther and daughter Mary, he left his birthplace near…
This book examines changes in living standards across the ten countries of Southeast Asia.
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Presents information on international sterilization standards and guidance on practical application of these standards in the manufacturing process. This work covers validation, industrial sterilization methods, sterilization techniques, laboratory testing, manufacturing…
When Maya receives a special colouring book - The Magical Kingdom of Birds - she is transported to a beautiful realm filled with magnificent birds and their fairy friends. But…
Spring is in the air, the flowers are blooming, and Maya is excited to meet the tiny fairy-wrens in the Magical Kingdom of Birds. But something’s wrong: half of the…
The validation and radiation sterilization process for biomaterials and medical devices requires careful planning to ensure regulatory compliance followed by precise accuracy in execution and documentation. This in-depth guide details…
An in-depth, one-source guide and reference, Sterilization Validation & Routine Operation Handbook: Radiation provides a framework for the validation and routine operation of an irradiation sterilization process. All steps from…
A charming, heart-warming story about three nuns who play the lottery to save their failing convent. It’s a story of friendship, community, faith and love.
‘Charming, witty and warm, Small…
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The perfect heart-warming summer read about a group of nuns who play the lottery to save their failing convent - for fans of A Man Called Ove and Dear Mrs…
This set will be indispensable for anyone who needs to understand one of the major forces which is reshaping the global economy, collecting together major articles and essays on the…
Helen, Ann Booth
The book is a story of a paranormal adventure, it starts in the 21st century and surrounds an old Manor House in which at a certain time of the year…
John Drabble,Anne Booth
An Economic History of Malaysia provides the first general history of the Malaysian economy over the past two centuries, including a survey of the pre-colonial era. A unique feature is…
An Economic History of Malaysia, c.1800-1990, provides the first general history of the Malaysian economy over the past two centuries, including a survey of the pre-colonial era. A unique feature…
A fantastic first experiences story about friendship with bouncy rhymes.
A delightful rhyming tale about Jenny, the Shy Angel, and her experience of the Nativity.
A magical winter’s tale about a very special friendship, just in time for Christmas.Lucy has a big secret … Santa’s left her a little reindeer in the garden shed! But…
A baby donkey is a wonderful Christmas surprise for Lucy and her friends and family. But will it also bring the good fortune they need to save the harvest mice…
When Maya colours the pages of her special colouring book, she is transported to a beautiful realm filled with magnificent birds and their fairy friends. But the kingdom is in…
In a spectacular tropical glade, Maya can’t believe her ears: she’s attending a songbird concert in the Magical Kingdom of Birds! But all is not as it seems - Lord…
Every year the magnificent silver Snow Goose brings winter to the Magical Kingdom of Birds. But this year something is wrong: why hasn’t he arrived? Lord Astor must be up…
Lucy’s made friends with a little kitten called Star, but when they get lost in a snowstorm Lucy’s magic snow globe is their only hope. Close your eyes and make…
Curl up with this collection of three wonderful stories. An ideal Christmas present for any child who loves animals and a sprinkling of magic. Christmas wishes really can come true!
When Boots the puppy bounces into Lucy’s life, fun and friendship are never far behind. But the magic of friendship becomes even more important when Boots runs away. Will he…
The Christmas story and what follows: the fleeing of Jesus, Mary and Joseph from Herod'ssoldiers to Egypt. This is a book with timeless crossover appeal and a message that couldn’t…
Clara’s dream is to become a Christmas fairy, whose job is to stay still atop the tree. But Clara’s so excited that she can’t possibly be still and quiet. When…
Bear has been asleep all Winter. As the first signs of Spring begin to bloom, his friends want Bear to wake up and play with them. But Bear wants to…
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When Big Bear and Little Bear have to say goodbye, Big Bear tells Little Bear about all the ways she’ll…
A charming rhyming story with an uplifting message about a fairy called Betty who never quite seems to get things right. This paperback edition included a free audio reading.
Through the lens of fiscal capacity building, a team of leading historians provides a comparative overview of how colonial states set up their administrative systems in operations that involved local…
First published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by Templar Books.
Anne Booth (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London)
Anne Booth examines Indonesian economic performance from the late nineteenth to the early twenty-first century, explaining the long-term factors which have influenced the country’s economic development, as well as the…
There was once a beautiful flower and a little girl who loved it. She talked to it every morning on her way to school. The owner of the flower shouted…
Featured in The Guardian as one of the best picture books, and in The Sunday Times as children’s book of the week.
There was once a beautiful flower and a…
