“What are endangered species,” asked Biju the baby elephant, “will we like them?” “Well, some, for sure,” answered the zoo director, “because you are one. In many parts of the world, elephants are no longer safe in their jungle homes. So it’s important for people who love animals to look after them.” Biju, visiting his friend Daniel in Vienna, stays at the brand new zoo for endangered species, close to Dan’s home. As they explore Vienna, adventures are sure to happen.
The second in the Bea and Brodie series. Following the roaring success of \x27Bea and Brodie\x27s Mindful Journey\x27, this magical mystical book seeks to encourage children to be aware of the power of their imagination, and to use it as a force for good in their lives. Magic can be found all around us and in focusing our sights upon it, it can raise our spirits and make us happy.\n\nFeaturing the beautiful art of Scottish Borders artist Heather McLennan, this book sees best friends Bea, a light hearted wee honey bee, and Brodie, a big handsome Highland cow, travel round some of Scotland\x27s most enchanting locations from the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Sky to Loch Ness, Edinburgh, Orkney and more.
This collection will be one you'll visit time an' again when ye're parked doon wi' a nice wee cup of tea and a hobnob. Eh? Wha's tha'? Wharraboot the other poems? Oh aye, here's a few then... Come Sit Wi Me In The Fridge It Started Wi A Pandrop In Love Wi The Postie Lewis Hamilton? Aye, right! Big Geordie's Muddle-Heided Bunnet David Bowie's Busy
In this brief illustrated history, Susan Cohen explains the precursors of the NHS, its genesis under Aneurin Bevan, and seven decades of changing management and organisation, often in controversial political circumstances. This is also the social history of the NHS, which includes the personal recollections of patients, nurses and doctors who have experienced everything from minor rashes to life-threatening diseases, medical breakthroughs, and most recently, the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19
Whether you're in love, whether you're looking for love or whether you couldn't give a hootenanny about love, preferring to share the night time sofa with a wee scabby dug and a copy of the Racing Post, this book will make you howl with laughter. Full of of Scots cheesy chat up patter, mingin' dating profiles, stories of boggin' first dates and wild Scots love affairs throughout the centuries, this Wee Book'll warm your heart and stay with you long after you've reluctantly put it down to pour yourself a nice wee cup of tea.
The lovely wistful rhyme, inspired by and featuring the art of Heather McLennan, is a tale of how Bea, the light hearted honey bee, takes her dearest friend, Brodie, a big handsome Highland cow who feels heavy and uncharacteristically out of sorts, on a journey to raise his spirits. Watch how Bea's light-hearted energy and mindful thoughts - which focus on the history and majesty of Scotland - inspire Brodie's return to happiness. This is a book which should have broad appeal for children of all ages - from 5 to 105! After all, we could all do with a bit of calming mindfulness in our lives.
Susan Cohen takes us on a nostalgic journey through the history of nurses and nursing in Britain, from the pre-Nightingale days through to the post-NHS era.
Thaur's nae big secret tae feelin' foo' o' the joys, it's a feelin' we can a' generate by wursels. So dinnae fash! Park yer erse doon in yer favourite chair an' relax. Let this Wee Book be yer best friend fur a whole. Let it melt a' warm an' toasty in yer haunds an' let it wrap itsel' roond her heart lik' a furry worm. It's foo o' guid stuff an' it'll remind ye o' jist how easy it is tae git yer heid lifted an' yer heart swellin'.