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 tough on event planners and the special events industry. September 11, major economic downturns, wars and SARS have all hit the event planning industry hard. There are fewer corporate dollars than ever to go around for travel budgets and special events. In what was already a highly competitive industry, many planners and companies are struggling for their business survival. This book tells you all you need to know about how to market your event planning business and build a client base - in good times or in bad."Marketing Your Event Planning Business" shows event planners and event management companies how to gain the competitive edge by setting themselves apart, pursuing new markets, and soliciting sales. It covers all the vital topics in event planning marketing, including how to: Diversify your client base Develop niche markets and areas of expertise Define and customize your customer service Establish a back-up plan for use during downturns Solicit sales and develop new business Market yourself within your company and in the industry Set up your own event planning business "Marketing Your Event Planning Business" is loaded with practical tips and examples, offering everyone in the event management business creative new ways to showcase their talents, build their business and bring added value to their clients. An indispensable tool for: event planners event planning management companies suppliers public relations, communications, and administrative professionals professionals in the 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.
