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A powerful and unique portrait of generational strife and changing styles of masculinity as seen through the stories of ten World War II veterans and their baby boomer sons.It is fair to say that Tom Mathews’s relations with his father, a veteran of World War II’s fabled 10th Mountain Division, were terrible. He came back from the war to a young son he’d barely met and proceeded to bully and browbeat him—for his own good, he thought. In the course of puzzling out a...

World-famous zoologist Dian Fossey is remembered for her inspiring work studying the mountain gorillas of central Africa's isolated Virunga Mountains. Her tireless devotion to understanding-and actively protecting-these shy and gentle primates introduced them to an admiring public and promoted values of conservation in the African nations they inhabit. In 1966, Dian Fossey left home for Africa to conduct field research on mountain gorillas. It was her second trip to Africa, but it wouldn't...

Relationships often hit a road block when two lovers with differing backgrounds of race and faith lose their initial fervor of love and face the hard realities of married life. It is further complicated by parents who interfere with their forgiving flow of love for each other, by demand of strict adherence to their religious beliefs and practices. This story is based on someone I knew and the tragic developments following Marias union, though highly fictionalized, is emotionally charged. N...

This evidence-based guide examines the relationship between wellbeing and inclusive education. The authors argue that these fields have evolved in parallel, like tram tracks, but rarely intersect in research, whereas in practice, they are potentially deeply related.Each chapter addresses unresolved theoretical and implementation problems and research issues. The book presents a case for reimagining inclusive education through dialogic pedagogy and a critical reassessment of pre-ser...

In July 1916, before the United States had even entered World War I, Americans believed the conflict was safely contained across the Atlantic. That illusion was violently shattered when a 2.5-million-ton stockpile of artillery shells and TNT sitting on an island in New York Harbor spontaneously detonated. The blast was so powerful it shattered windows in Times Square, registered as a 5.5 magnitude earthquake, and peppered the Statue of Liberty with lethal shrapnel. This historical thriller...

Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! HILARIOUS! He's created a brand new comic Ants in Pants to make everyone (even Delia) laugh. Inspiration for his new comic is everywhere! There's Mr Keen's unicycle mishap and their NEW supply teacher Miss Jam (whose first name is NOT Strawberry or Traffic – but it should be). Class 5F LOVE Miss Jam's lessons. Mr Fullerman, not so much. BUT when Tom's comic falls into the wrong hands, everything starts to go wrong. HOW will he get himself out of this MESS? How will he ...

This is the art box of my DREAMS. Earning extra pocket money to buy it will be TRICKY. I’ll need to HELP OUT a LOT. Wash Delia’s clothes? Why not. Clean Dad’s shed? Yes, please! Sweep up the leaves? No problem! But when a HUGE STORM hits Oakfield Town and wrecks the library roof, a big campaign begins to FIX IT FAST. Can our school reach the target before the kids from Great Manor? Hmmm … eventually.

Norman's told the whole school that DogZombies have a NEW SONG and a NEW LOOK for the BIG end of term party. But the problem is ... they don't. How can they be the best band when they will be up against Oakfield Manor school? Will Tom make it to Leroy's party on time? Is dressing as a dolphin with a blue face a good idea? And will Mum and Dad ever do a fun run again?

The ultimate audiobook of, well, everything you would want to find in another hilarious Tom Gates audiobook by the amazing Liz Pichon. What’s this one about? Everything! Packed with brand new activities, makes and stories and unique Tom Gates stuff to do which will keep you busy all year round, including: –Doodling tips –Recording words which make you laugh –Photo gallery of your friends –Summer reading lists And much, much more.

Some things are a LOT more FUN than others, for instance: 1. LEAPING in the air and accidentally breaking a bone in my foot. (NOT fun.) 2. Doodling on my plastercast. (FUN.) 3. Hanging out with a kid who likes to eat sugar from a bowl. (NOT fun.) 4. Watching squirrels steal stuff from the garden. (Who knew that would be SO much FUN?)

Happy face or sad face? The future of Tom’s school trip depends on an emoji! Welcome back to the AMAZING world of Tom Gates! But right now, it’s not looking quite as amazing as usual. Tom’s trying REALLY HARD To stay out of trouble. But he’s got THREE sad faces on the school achievement chart. Just one more sad face means Mr Fullerman will ban him from the SCHOOL TRIP. Moany Marcus is making things worse. And now Tom’s upset his grumpy sister Delia. Will she wreak revenge? Will the dog sto...