Chris Jones
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English
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Have you ever met someone who claims to be great at everything? A huge boaster of their own talents? You surely have. Well in the town of Hoppity Thicket, meet Bessie: a lady so confident in herself, she'll volunteer for anything and everything. This loveable rogue just wants to help. The only problem is … she doesn't help. In fact, she only manages to make things worse. A whole lot worse! Follow Bessie on a day like no other, which sees her tackle...
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As an entrepreneur and football player, Chris Jones has tackled hard-hitting challenges, suffered devastating blows, and experienced some amazing wins along the way. But when the company he had built from the ground up lost 70 percent of its revenue overnight, Chris found himself facing epic disaster. Still, he fought his way back one tough play at a time, learning what it takes to propel a business into monumental growth. Relentless AF is a raw and...
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English
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Cameron Jack returns in his third greatest adventure, Cameron Jack and the Three Kings. He discovers three new worlds, more enemies and gains amazing new powers than ever before. With the continuing help from his sister Jess and best mate Barry, they face their worst dangers yet including battles with mud monsters, snow beasts and futuristic robots. One of Cameron's old enemies reappears and hinders his mission to find and save three very important...
4) Secret Life Of Twickenham: The Story of Rugby Union's Iconic Fortress, The Players, Staff and Fans
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English
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Twickenham Stadium is rightly venerated as the home of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). While it may bask in this fame, the stadium's beginnings were very humble. The land it was built upon was purchased in 1907 and would subsequently become the home to the Harlequins who would play the first ever match against Richmond. The first England test match didn't take place until 1910 and a home win ensured things got off on the right footing but cows, sheep...
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English
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Neoliberalism and austerity have led to a growing inequality gap and increasing levels of poverty and social harm. In this short form book, part of the Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work series, Chris Jones and Tony Novak look at consequences of poverty and inequality and the challenge they pose to the engaged social work academic and practitioner. There are many studies of poverty that look at competing definitions (and some of the consequences)...
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English
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Did you know there are only around 700 hawksbill turtles left on the planet? Myrtle is one such turtle.
This beautiful children's picture book tells her story and introduces us to the challenges climate change poses for these beautiful creatures. Narrated through perfect rhyme, Myrtle's story blends positivity with a dose of realism.
Climate change is something none of us can ignore. Yet the story of Myrtle does not seek to scare or intimidate young...
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English
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Mankind had spent decades trying to overcome an impending ecological global disaster. By the late 23rd century the disaster that they were attempting to prevent was at hand, and there was no reversing the damage. Now two scientists, both more than a 150 years apart are brought together to find a way to change the mistakes of the past and try to save a future that can only be done through the destiny of these two individuals. The love they will find...
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
What Mums and Dads have learned over the past 100 years! Why do parents do what they do? What has influenced parenting practices for the last 100 years? This video reviews events, government policies, and child development theorists who have shaped the way we parent our children. --Kanopy.
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Distributed by KOCH Vision
Pub. Date
[2006]
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English
Description
Claire and Tess, two sisters who were separated as children, are reunited when they inherit Drover's Run, a large Australian cattle property passed down for generations. Together they assemble an all-female workforce and face the challenges of the land.
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RLJ Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
Description
In the final season, Sarah Nordmann finally marries wealthy landowner George Bligh. But as Sarah takes her place as lady of Ash Park, George's mother, Elizabeth, feels pushed out of the household. George's son, James, returns from abroad to start a business, while his daughter, Anna, lives in Hawaii with her sister-in-law, hiding a secret from the family. The Bligh's face tragedies, betrayals, and new beginnings that will challenge their relationships...
16) What Could I Be?
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Series
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English
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It is career day at James's school. After helping his friends decide on careers, he knows what he is meant to do. What career will he choose? Introduce the concept of jobs and careers to early readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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Series
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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Despite his name, ten-year-old Jim Nasium is no all-star athlete. But he's determined to find the right sport for him in this hilarious and wacky chapter book adventure! This time he's trying his uncoordinated hand at tennis in order to impress a girl.