Macleod (Over 44,000 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Take small steps to break out of shyness.Help your children understand that they can realize all the things that shyness is holding them back from, by taking small steps every day. At the same time, kids learn about animals and places of southern Spain: Eurasian Eagle Owls, Donkeys, Flamenco Dancing, European Turtle doves, The Alhambra Palace, Iberian White Storks, The Granada Cathedral, The Rock of Gibraltar, and Barbary Macaque Monkeys.Serafina is a Eurasian Eagle owl - one of the largest birds in the world. However, she is very shy; One day the sound of music encourages her to take a flight from her cozy den. This one flight makes her want more.and soon she is discovering magical wonders of her native southern Spain she had never known. Serafina Soarsis sure to captivate young nature lovers and inspire shy children to take flight themselves. Also available in Spanish, search for Serafina vuela.Want More? Discover the other books in the Travel with Me series that impart great messages for children and teach of animals and places: Super Rooster and Wonder Cat, set in Tahiti (Book 1); and Andre the Five-Star Cat (Book 2). Macleod, Anya (illustrator).…

Condition: Good. Murder upstages a Kelling family theatrical production--and Boston's art sleuths are on the case. The screwball mystery is Charlotte MacLeod's cup of tea (Chicago Tribune). Producing a Gilbert & Sullivan opera requires a special kind of madness, and the Kelling family is large enough and peculiar enough to undertake an entire company by themselves. For years now, Sarah Kelling's Aunt Emma has supervised these annual productions--from The Pirates of Penzance to The Mikado--and this year she has invited her cast of relatives to rehearse The Sorcerer in her stately mansion. The show is nearly ready when a team of burglars drugs the cast and crew to make off with a priceless portrait. Theft or no theft, Aunt Emma insists the show must go on. Even when one of the cast dies suddenly, she finds a replacement and continues rehearsal. But when Sarah begins to suspect the actor was murdered, it becomes clear that dear Aunt Emma may be in danger of taking her final bow.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A fiesta of feline facts for cat lovers everywhere!It's amazing but true: there are approximately 600 million pet cats around the world! And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and smart, they are also very helpful. Best known as skilled hunters, they can also predict storms and earthquakes, bring comfort to the sick, and have been known to detect diseases in humans.The love of cats goes back to the ancient Egyptians who worshipped them. Young readers will be fascinated to find out all the rituals attached to cat worship -and will be surprised to discover how cats played a role in the defeat of the Egyptians by the Persians.In her lively narrative style, author Elizabeth MacLeod recounts the origin of the superstition about black cats -and how owning any cat could have saved your life during the Plague. She explores the role of cats in Japanese and Chinese culture, and provides a useful guide to how cats communicate, both with other cats and humans. For the millions of young readers who adore cats, this book will keep them riveted with the many stories and facts about the world's favorite pet.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. What would you do for absolute power? For many monarchs throughout history, it was a question that ruled their lives. Step into the world of palatial intrigue, where holding the throne means evading death . or causing it. Some sovereigns were cunning at avoiding their killers. Cleopatra of Egypt once rolled herself into a rug and was carried out past her enemies' noses. Other royals were brutal when dealing with foes. Vlad the Impaler's monstrous methods inspired the legend of Dracula the vampire. From monarchs murdered at the hands of their subjects to kings killed on the battle field, the stories of ten royals are told: - Cleopatra of Egypt (69 BCE - 30 BCE) - Vlad I the Impaler of Wallachia (1431 - 1476) - Bloody Mary I (1516 - 1558) - Mary, Queen of Scots (1542 - 1587) - Elizabeth I (1533 - 1603) - Louis XVI (1754 - 1793) - Marie Antoinette (1755 - 1793) - The Romanovs of Russia (1872 - 1918) A final section offers examples from the 20th century, from assassination attempts in England to a royal massacre in Nepal. Blending dramatic storytelling and historical fact, and complete with fascinating photographs and artwork, Royal Murder is a compelling account of scheming sovereigns. Lewis, Robin Baird (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. With information on transport links, facilities, local attractions and fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the perfect guide for exploring Britain's countryside and discovering your new favourite walk.

Hardback. Condition: Good. This Level 3 first reader is a fascinating biography of inventor Thomas Edison, sure to interest young readers. Krystoforski, Andrej (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. This Level 3 first reader is a fascinating biography of inventor Thomas Edison, sure to interest young readers. Krystoforski, Andrej (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Meet Alexander Graham Bell --- pioneering educator and inventor of the telephone. The story of Aleck's world-changing invention and his struggle to perfect it is told in level-appropriate language and detailed illustrations. A Level 3 first reader. Krystoforski, Andrej (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Sauve, Gordon (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Take small steps to break out of shyness.Help your children understand that they can realize all the things that shyness is holding them back from, by taking small steps every day. At the same time, kids learn about animals and places of southern Spain: Eurasian Eagle Owls, Donkeys, Flamenco Dancing, European Turtle doves, The Alhambra Palace, Iberian White Storks, The Granada Cathedral, The Rock of Gibraltar, and Barbary Macaque Monkeys.Serafina is a Eurasian Eagle owl - one of the largest birds in the world. However, she is very shy; One day the sound of music encourages her to take a flight from her cozy den. This one flight makes her want more.and soon she is discovering magical wonders of her native southern Spain she had never known. Serafina Soarsis sure to captivate young nature lovers and inspire shy children to take flight themselves. Also available in Spanish, search for Serafina vuela.Want More? Discover the other books in the Travel with Me series that impart great messages for children and teach of animals and places: Super Rooster and Wonder Cat, set in Tahiti (Book 1); and Andre the Five-Star Cat (Book 2). Macleod, Anya (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Show your pre-schoolers that God made everything around them. These sturdy books start them early in their understanding and are so attractive that they always pick them up first.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Second-rate British journalist, Ewan Strachan, is invited to interview an old university friend, Mick Roslyn, who is now a leading film director in Sweden. On arrival in Malmo, Strachan is in for a terrible shock when he discovers the dead body of Roslyn's glamorous film star wife. The growing list of suspects includes a celebrity stalker, the director's business partner and the men behind the murder of Swedish premier Olof Palme in 1986. Among the investigating team is the attractive Inspector Anita Sundstrom, who soon captivates Strachan. Then Strachan's world is turned upside down when Anita arrests him for the crime. However, she isn't sure whether he is the real murderer or has been set up. Anita battles to find the answers amid the antagonism and animosity of her colleagues. The exciting trail leads to death on Scandinavia's highest building before one final, unexpected twist in the first Anita Sundstrom Malmo mystery.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Show your pre-schoolers that God made everything around them. These sturdy books start them early in their understanding and are so attractive that they always pick them up first.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Second-rate British journalist, Ewan Strachan, is invited to interview an old university friend, Mick Roslyn, who is now a leading film director in Sweden. On arrival in Malmo, Strachan is in for a terrible shock when he discovers the dead body of Roslyn's glamorous film star wife. The growing list of suspects includes a celebrity stalker, the director's business partner and the men behind the murder of Swedish premier Olof Palme in 1986. Among the investigating team is the attractive Inspector Anita Sundstrom, who soon captivates Strachan. Then Strachan's world is turned upside down when Anita arrests him for the crime. However, she isn't sure whether he is the real murderer or has been set up. Anita battles to find the answers amid the antagonism and animosity of her colleagues. The exciting trail leads to death on Scandinavia's highest building before one final, unexpected twist in the first Anita Sundstrom Malmo mystery.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Sir Archambeau, a restless young French knight seeking to make a name for himself, is traveling to Villaruiss to join a hunt for the Holy Grail, but fate has a different idea. After rescuing a young maiden from faeries only for her to mysteriously disappear without a trace, Sir Archambeau happens upon a ruined manor in the woods. There, he encounters an old, blind woman who shows him four possible visions of his future, each one ending in his death. Determined to live, he leaves the manor to challenge fate. Twenty years later, Count Archambeau returns to the manor on a desperate quest to find out if his wife Camille will recover from the pox. But when an old man answers the door, Sir Archambeau is confronted with the mistakes of his past and the uncertainty of the legacy he will leave behind once he is gone. Written as a retelling of a Middle French manuscript composed by 15th century monks, "The Life of Sir Archambeau" is a tale of how your choices affect not only your future, but your past as well.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. This fascinating, chronological ?walk through history? offers a unique perspective by providing context and connections ?to show how we are all part of, and linked to, the past, the present and the future.? From the first appearance of humans six million years ago up to the modern day, 180 extensively researched and fact-checked entries describe world-changing events and people through time. The topics covered include scientific discoveries; revolutions (political, industrial and scientific); natural and human-made disasters; important books, plays and art; and the people behind it all. Fully illustrated and written in an engaging, accessible, quick-moving style, the entries capture the essence of what makes each subject noteworthy and why it mattered at the time as well as today. ?Learning about history makes you realize that what happens in one place and time can spill over to another, ? the authors write. ?Each event creates a ripple effect. Sometimes we don't know what the ripple will be till years later.? They flesh out this cause-and-effect concept in numerous cross-references to other related entries in the book, and in special ?Ripples? boxes that further explore the future impacts of the event. Besides the table of contents, which can function also as a time line, the book contains a separate at-a-glance time line broken down by subject, a particularly helpful resource for social studies lessons, and an extensive index. This essential, thorough, one-stop history sourcebook is sure to find continuous use in the classroom or library. Leng, Qin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. This fascinating, chronological ?walk through history? offers a unique perspective by providing context and connections ?to show how we are all part of, and linked to, the past, the present and the future.? From the first appearance of humans six million years ago up to the modern day, 180 extensively researched and fact-checked entries describe world-changing events and people through time. The topics covered include scientific discoveries; revolutions (political, industrial and scientific); natural and human-made disasters; important books, plays and art; and the people behind it all. Fully illustrated and written in an engaging, accessible, quick-moving style, the entries capture the essence of what makes each subject noteworthy and why it mattered at the time as well as today. ?Learning about history makes you realize that what happens in one place and time can spill over to another, ? the authors write. ?Each event creates a ripple effect. Sometimes we don't know what the ripple will be till years later.? They flesh out this cause-and-effect concept in numerous cross-references to other related entries in the book, and in special ?Ripples? boxes that further explore the future impacts of the event. Besides the table of contents, which can function also as a time line, the book contains a separate at-a-glance time line broken down by subject, a particularly helpful resource for social studies lessons, and an extensive index. This essential, thorough, one-stop history sourcebook is sure to find continuous use in the classroom or library. Leng, Qin (illustrator).…

Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Generations after their forebears went into exile, the MacDonalds still face seemingly unmitigated hardships and cruelties of life. Alexander, orphaned as a child by a horrific tragedy, has nevertheless gained some success in the world. Even his older brother, Calum, a nearly destitute alcoholic living on Toronto's skid row, has been scarred by another tragedy. But, like all his clansman, Alexander is sustained by a family history that seems to run through his veins. And through these lovingly recounted stories-wildly comic or heartbreakingly tragic-we discover the hope against hope upon which every family must sometimes rely.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Generations after their forebears went into exile, the MacDonalds still face seemingly unmitigated hardships and cruelties of life. Alexander, orphaned as a child by a horrific tragedy, has nevertheless gained some success in the world. Even his older brother, Calum, a nearly destitute alcoholic living on Toronto's skid row, has been scarred by another tragedy. But, like all his clansman, Alexander is sustained by a family history that seems to run through his veins. And through these lovingly recounted stories-wildly comic or heartbreakingly tragic-we discover the hope against hope upon which every family must sometimes rely.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair.