David Ward crafts narratives with a playful yet profound touch, exploring themes of childhood and education. His work is characterized by its deep empathy and a warm perspective on the world through a child's eyes. Through his stories, he encourages curiosity and imagination in young readers. His accessible yet enriching style makes him a beloved author.
Exploring diverse perspectives on Africa, this collection features insights from writers, visitors, residents, and native-born individuals. First published in 1989, it offers a rich tapestry of narratives that illuminate the continent's complexities. Ideal for scholars and researchers, it serves as a valuable resource in English literature and African studies, highlighting the varied experiences and interpretations of Africa's cultural landscape.
A Sculpture that Sings is a unique book about church bells, bell-ringing and
the place of the tradition in the English landscape and its communities. In
2017 the artist David Ward and the composer Orland Gough came together to work
with a group of bell-ringers in rural Dorset and later at St Paul’s Cathedral
in London.
Herman, the fourth little pig, embarks on an adventurous escape from the Big Bad Wolf, sailing to a tropical island. After facing challenges with his initial shelters made of palm leaves and bamboo, both of which are destroyed by storms, he ultimately finds refuge in a cave. This story offers a fresh perspective on resilience and ingenuity, highlighting Herman's determination to survive against the odds.
Set against the backdrop of a disintegrating Yugoslavia, this cycling tour narrative explores the challenges and unpredictability of traveling through a country on the verge of war. The author faces not only the physical demands of the journey but also the complexities of navigating a landscape fraught with tension and uncertainty, ultimately highlighting the resilience required to return home safely. The journey becomes a poignant reflection on the beauty and turmoil of a nation in crisis.
The book explores the concept of simplifying arithmetic, suggesting that understanding and solving problems could be as effortless as reading numbers. It challenges the notion that larger numbers should be more complex, proposing that with the right approach, anyone can achieve quick and accurate calculations regardless of size. The focus is on making mathematics accessible and intuitive, transforming the way we perceive numerical challenges.
The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils from around the world. This comprehensive pocket guide is the perfect introduction to finding, identifying, and collecting fossils. It features more than 500 species of plant and animal fossils, from trilobites and megafauna to dinosaurs and ancient trees. This handbook cuts through the complicated identification process with expertly written and thoroughly vetted text that features precise description, enabling you to recognize a species instantly. Over 1,000 photographs, with illuminating annotations, help you to pick out a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features, while a colour illustration shows the fossil as a living plant or animal. The detailed introduction explains what a fossil is and how they are classified. Start building your own collection with advice on where to look for fossils, what tools and safety equipment are needed for collecting, and how best to organize a fossil collection. To help you in the initial stages of identification, this book provides a visual identification key that makes it easy to recognize a fossil and place it in its correct group. Finally, a concise glossary gives instant understanding of technical and scientific terms.
In a thrilling twist at the Martian Mathematics Academy, Sarah and Sam find themselves defending their school from saturnian logic bombers during a lesson on even and odd numbers. As they navigate this unexpected challenge, the duo must apply their mathematical skills in a high-stakes situation, blending education with adventure. Their journey promises excitement and the importance of teamwork in the face of danger.
Set against the backdrop of remote Newfoundland, the narrative delves into themes of love and loneliness, intertwining personal stories with the spirit of adventure. It captures the essence of human connection in an isolated setting, highlighting the unique experiences and relationships that emerge in such a landscape. The exploration of these emotions offers a poignant look at how individuals navigate their lives in a place that is both beautiful and challenging.
