In this second novel in The Sunday Philosophy Club, Isabel Dalhousie's niece, Cat (she of the unsuitable boyfriends) is invited to a wedding in Italy. This means that Isabel is left in charge of Cat's delicatessen - a task to which the redoubtable moral philosopher proves more than equal. She is intrigued by the customers, of course, given her irrepressible tendency to take an interest in the business of others, and one man in particular attracts her attention. He is recovering from heart surgery - a heart transplant in fact - and when Isabel gets to know him a bit better he reveals an extraor... View More...
Learning to spell correctly is an important skill. From the time children begin to make sense of the printed word in reading and writing they are learning about the structure of words. Spelling competence leads to effective written communication. The goal of teachers and parents is to encourage children to become competent spellers. My PM Word Book will help children to access many of the words commonly used in writing, develop early dictionary skills, improve spelling proficiency, write freely and fluently by speeding up word knowledge process, take greater responsibility for editing their ow... View More...
Determined to be part of Weston's Wild West Texas Stampede, Liberty Jones--an expert in handling guns--disguises herself as a boy and goes up against the sexy yet exasperating owner of the show, Reed Weston. View More...
Jacaranda Maths Quest 11 Specialist Mathematics Units 1 & 2 for Queensland Print & eBookPLUS + studyON.
This combined print and digital title is designed to help teachers unpack the new curriculum and help students at the point of learning, so that every student can experience success in the classroom, at home and thus ultimately in the exam.
An access code for the eBookPLUS comes free on the inside cover of your printed text, so you can make the most of both the print and digital formats.
The latest editions from the Jacaranda Maths Quest for Queensland series include these key updat... View More...
Jacaranda Maths Quest 7 AC 3e learnON & Print.
This combined print and digital title provides 100% coverage of the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics.
The textbook comes with a complimentary activation code for learnON, the immersive digital learning platform that replaces eBookPLUS in 2018. With learnON, students enjoy:
media, such as videos and interactivities, directly embedded within the reading content (no more opening in a separate browser tab!);
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Jacaranda Maths Quest 8 AC 3e learnON & Print. This combined print and digital title provides 100% coverage of the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics. The textbook comes with a complimentary activation code for learnON, the immersive digital learning platform that replaces eBookPLUS in 2018. With learnON, students enjoy: media, such as videos and interactivities, directly embedded within the reading content (no more opening in a separate browser tab!); the ability to personalise their digital title through notes, highlighting and favourites; interactive questions for every topic, with feedb... View More...
I was walking down the road, and I saw a donkey ... hee-haw! And he only had three legs. He was a wonky donkey ... In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children (and their grandmas) in fits of laughter! There is much fun to be had by listening to the song and trying to predict the new word for each clue given! View More...
The fastest selling thing on three legs! In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children (and their grandmas) in fits of laughter! The best-loved picture book now comes with a Wonky Donkey toy that hee-haws when you squeeze it! View More...
A fun gift set celebrating Australia's newest best-selling picture book!
The set contains a special mini edition of The Wonky Donkey and a cute (well, as cute as a one-eyed wonky donkey can be!) plush toy.
In this very funny cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children (and their grandmas) in fits of laughter. Boxset dimensions 17.0 x 22.0 x 9.8 cm. Actual book is 15.6 x 15.0 x 0.3 cm. Actual toy is 13.4 cm high. View More...
When Babe arrives at Hogget Farm, Mrs. Hogget's thoughts turn to sizzling bacon and juicy pork chops--until he reveals a surprising talent for sheepherding, that is. Before long, Babe is handling Farmer Hogget's flock better than any sheepdog ever could. Babe is so good, in fact, that the farmer enters him into the Grand Challenge Sheepdog Trials. Will it take a miracle for Babe to win? View More...
An enchanting novel for young adults. Seventeen-year-old Cassandra and her family live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle old English castle. Over six turbulent months, Cassandra tries to hone her writing skills, filling three notebooks with sharply funny yet poignant entries which chronicle the great changes that take place within the castle's walls, and her own first descent into love. View More...
On the afternoon of 18 August 1966, just five kilometres from the main Australian Task Force base at Nui Dat, a group of Viet Cong soldiers walked into the right flank of Delta Company, 6 RAR. Under a blanket of mist and heavy monsoon rain, amid the mud and shattered rubber trees, a dispersed Company of 108 men held its ground with courage and grim determination against a three-sided attack from a force of 2,500 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops. When the battle subsided, 18 Australian soldiers lay dead and 24 had been wounded. Battlefield clearance revealed 245 enemy bodies with capt... View More...
Whether you're raising one cow or a herd, this comprehensive guide shows you everything you need to know to successfully manage your beef cattle operation. Heather Smith Thomas stresses the importance of understanding bovine behaviour while covering breed selection, calving, feeding, housing, medical care, and humane slaughter practices. Along with in-depth information on raising grass-fed animals and dealing with toxic pasture plants, you'll also find advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for your beef. View More...
Raising horses successfully requires good preparation, hard work, and a sincere interest in your animals' well-being. With in-depth information on all aspects of horsekeeping, including grooming, foaling, housing, diet, exercise, and medical care, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to raise healthy and happy horses. Whether you have one horse or are managing a full stable, Storey's Guide to Raising Horses shows you how to provide the care your animals need while reducing veterinary costs and improving your operation's self-sufficiency. View More...
Safely and successfully train your own horse. Guiding you through all aspects of the training process, Heather Smith Thomas offers expert tips on everything from ground work to galloping. Stressing the importance of understanding equine behaviour, Storey's Guide to Training Horses provides a series of progressive exercises that can easily be adjusted to suit your horse's personality. Whether you're raising an animal for farm work, competition, or show, you'll learn everything you need to develop a well-trained and happy horse. View More...
Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit. Explaining how conformation relates to structure and function, Heather Smith Thomas shows you how to identify a horse's desirable attributes and potential faults. You'll learn to train your eye to see past an animal's physical beauty and recognize proper balance, leg angles, and height as you confidently select horses that have superior durability, trainability, and athletic potential. View More...