Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose work focuses on engaging narratives for young readers. Her style is celebrated for its playfulness and her ability to connect children with the world around them. She has collaborated on several successful series that have garnered critical and reader acclaim. Her creations often celebrate curiosity and discovery.
Backyard Books: Are You a Bee? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries shows that--from the perspective of a honeybee--the backyard is a busy place. A young bee faces many challenges as it takes its place in the hive and joins in the work of the bee community.
The Encyclopedia of the Unexplained is a comprehensive guide to the mysterious and strange, whether natural or unnatural. Even with today's hi-tech science, many events and ancient mysteries, such as crop circles, ghosts, the Holy Grail and the Nazca lines, remain unexplained, with many theories stirring the imagination. Some famous enigmas, such as The Bermuda Triangle, have now been explained by science, but still hold an allure of mystery. The Encyclopedia of the Unexplained will also uncover some of our ancient superstitions and symbols, from why black cats are lucky to how Feng Shui is supposed to change our life for the better.
A non-fiction picture book written from a very personal viewpoint, mixing fact with feelings, encouraging children to think, feel and imagine as they learn.
Vegas PI Jim Bean is conned into leading a dangerous woman straight to her target.
Track Record: The first edition of Event Planning has sold over 46,500 copies. Adopted in many college and university programs and used by professionals around the world, it has become a bestseller and an industry standard.
The Watership Down rabbits are happy in their new home but, unless they find more rabbits to join them, their warren won't survive.
A Creative Approach to Gaining the Competitive Edge
Recent years have been challenging for event planners and the special events industry due to factors like September 11, economic downturns, wars, and SARS. With corporate budgets shrinking, many planners and companies face tough competition and struggle for survival. This guide provides essential insights on marketing an event planning business and building a client base, regardless of economic conditions. It offers strategies for gaining a competitive edge by distinguishing oneself, exploring new markets, and increasing sales. Key topics include diversifying the client base, developing niche markets, customizing customer service, creating backup plans for downturns, and effectively marketing oneself within the industry. Packed with practical tips and real-world examples, this resource empowers event planners and management companies to showcase their skills, expand their businesses, and enhance client value. It serves as an invaluable tool for event planners, management companies, suppliers, public relations and communications professionals, as well as those in hospitality, culinary, and travel industries.
Dieses prächtige Nachschlagewerk für alle Fantasy-Fans stammt aus der Feder der preisgekrönten Autorin Judy Allen. Die Leser stellt die bekanntesten Gestalten aus dem Reich der Fantasie ausführlich vor: Vampire, Einhörner, Fabelwesen, Hexen und Zauberer, Riesenkraken und Geister. Auf jeder Doppelseite finden sich Hinweise auf Bücher und Filme zu den beschriebenen Fantasy-Wesen. Mit einem Vorwort von Jonathan Stroud, dem Autor der berühmten Bartimäus Bücher.
Forts. von äFlucht in die Bergeä. - Unten am Fluss haben Hazel und die anderen Hasen eine neue Bleibe gefunden. Hazel will jetzt mehr Gefährten in den Bau holen, doch dazu muss er die Hasen aus dem von General Woundwort streng geführten Gehege befreien.
