James Lambert Books

When Hurricane Soft and Fluffy completely flattens Sandy Primary School, an unlikely turn of events means that the children of Mr Bell's class are handed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The government wants a bunch of ordinary children to not only design the new school, but to decide on its location, too. Unfortunately, the government can't find any ordinary children, so Mr Bell's class are chosen instead. When the school is reopened, Mr Bell leads his bonkers class through perilous bus journeys, calamitous school fairs, an exhilarating treasure hunt and all-out parent warfare at the sports day. Gluey guinea-pigs, a local artist's Big Plastic Windy Bottom and daft doctors are all part of the usual ebb and flow of Sandy Primary School. This is a story that needs to be told, but who could possibly write it and would anyone believe that it was true? It is...almost.

This lively activity book brings modern art to life for young readers, with activities based on 10 major modern and contemporary artworks. Fun facts and games fire kids’ imaginations, and each activity is carefully designed to encourage a deeper understanding of the artist’s approach and the concepts behind each piece. Packed with energetic, colorful illustrations, and photographs of the 10 featured works, this activity book shows that modern art can be accessible, enjoyable, and, above all, fun for even the youngest reader.

The book critically examines the effectiveness of UN military interventions in the post-Cold War era, highlighting notable failures in places like Rwanda, Somalia, and Bosnia. It assesses the UN's leadership capabilities in planning and executing these missions compared to international coalitions. The analysis concludes that the UN's success rate is comparable to that of coalitions, with two critical factors influencing outcomes: the political will of the international community and, more significantly, the regional adversaries' interest in sustainable peace.

Exploring themes of pain and loss, this collection features quirky, marginalized characters navigating racial terror, childhood traumas, and family betrayals in the South. Readers encounter a childhood friend of Lee Harvey Oswald, a young lawyer investigating the murder of Black troops, and a mental patient fixated on a cult film. Each story intertwines humor and tragedy, offering a rich portrayal of the Southern experience and the complexities of its inhabitants, inviting readers to delve into the unique lives shaped by their circumstances.

Throw yourself into British art with this zany book of activities based on artworks by some of Britain's most exciting artists. There are fascinating facts about the artists dotted throughout the book and when you're ready to take a break from creating, delve into an Op Art maze inspired by Bridget Riley or take your pencil on a Word Walk like Richard Long. The Tate Kids British Art Activity Book explains the key concepts behind historical, modern and contemporary artworks in a succinct and fun way. Art activities and games encourage a deeper understanding of each artist's ideas and introduce children to artworks in a variety of media including photography, mixed media, sculpture, conceptual art, installation art, and painting. Featured artworks: Gillian Wearing's I'm desperate 1992 - 3 Bridget Riley's Blaze 1964 * Chris Ofili's No Woman, No Cry 1998 * Cornelia Parker's Thirty Pieces of Silver 1988 - 9 * Richard Long's Two Straight Twelve Mile Walks on Dartmoor, England 1980 1980 * Damien Hirst's Mother and Child Divided 1993 * Barbara Hepworth's Tides I 1946 * Sonia Boyce's From Tarzan to Rambo 1987 * L.S. Lowry's Coming Out of School 1927 * J.M.W. Turner's The Scarlet Sunset c.1830 - 40.

Macquarie Australian Slang Dictionary. Complete & Unabridged.