Books with author Alison Dowling

Headmaster Artemis has been found unconscious in his study and the Ruby of Life is missing from his staff. Twins Pythagorus and Newton who have just started their first term at the magical school in Oceana have made the fateful discovery. They know that if the Ruby of Life leaves Oceana then their magical undersea world will be lost forever. Mr Magnihyde, the chemistry teacher, and Peter, the stable lad are missing. Have they stolen the ruby? What do they want with it? Where have they gone? Pythagorus and Newton enlist the aid of their study group friends, "the Octets", to go in search of the missing members of staff and recover the stolen ruby. Along the way they encounter many perils searching in mines, pearl factories and a hidden palace. Can they escape the magical traps that threaten their lives and return the Ruby of Life to it's rightful place?"

Headmaster Artimas has been found unconscious in his study and the Ruby of Life is missing! Twins Pythagorus and Newton have just started their first term at a magical school in Oceana and have just made this fateful discovery. They know that if the Ruby of Life leaves Oceana then this undersea world will be lost forever. Mr Magnihyde, their chemistry teacher, and Peter, the stable lad are missing. Have they stolen the ruby? What do they want with it? Where have they gone?Pythagorus and Newton enlist the help of their study room friends, "the Octets", and together with their pet seahorses they go in search of the stolen ruby. Along the way they encounter many perils as they search in mines, pearl factories and a hidden palace. Can they escape the magical traps that threaten their lives and return the Ruby of Life to it's rightful place?" Read this exciting new children’s book to find out if the twins can save the day.

Any reader who has ever considered a career in fashion will find this guide to be an invaluable resource. Beyond the usual paths, the reader will find some interests he or she may not have previously considered, including fit modeling, public relations, and blogging. Each section is topped off with an extensive and thorough list of resources and interviews with professionals in the field of fashion. Each career path can be achieved without college, so students from all kinds of backgrounds can see themselves pursuing these goals.

Turning a passion for sports into an exciting career in sports retail has never been easier with this expansive guide. Whether they want to work one-on-one with customers in a sporting goods store or handle ticket sales, every career seeker will find guidance through this volume's real-world advice, firsthand accounts from others in the business, and a roundup of important next steps. This guide gives readers all the tools they need to begin building the career of their dreams in sports retail.

Turning a passion for sports into an exciting career in sports retail has never been easier with this expansive guide. Whether they want to work one-on-one with customers in a sporting goods store or handle ticket sales, every career seeker will find guidance through this volume's real-world advice, firsthand accounts from others in the business, and a roundup of important next steps. This guide gives readers all the tools they need to begin building the career of their dreams in sports retail.