Books with author Darin Collins

This latest edition of the much-loved Bradford's offers even more. Available in a jacketed hardback with a clear text design and quality paper, this edition is durable and easy to use. Users will never again be short of answers to their crossword clues! A unique type of crossword dictionary having been compiled and crafted by a single author based on her over 58 years' experience of crossword solving. Every word in this dictionary has appeared as a solution to a real crossword clue. Previous readers have found this book an invaluable reference work for both cryptic and quick crosswords, and new users will be quickly converted!

The lunar colony, Asteria, offers hope to the desperate citizens of Earth. Overpopulation, war, famine and global warming have taken humankind to the brink of catastrophe. But as the lunar colony nears completion, Carla, a young technician, is faced with the hidden truth of Asteria... and the conspiracy runs deep."BRILLIANT." - ARC Reviewer"OUTSTANDING.” - ARC Reviewer"I found myself swept away into an extraordinary tale of adventure that considers the true foundation of what it means to be human." - Morgan Wright (extract from Foreword).**BONUS CONTENT: - Alternative Ending- A first look at David's upcoming book: "Dragon Planet”

It's time for another amazing daddy-daughter date and Zola can't wait! She conceives every activity shared with her daddy, from walking the dog to simple home repairs, as an elaborate and fun adventure. They rule the land as a king and princess and discover hidden treasure while trick-or-treating. Every moment is memorable when Zola is spending time with her daddy! Highlighting the importance of the daddy-daughter relationship, No Mountain High Enough: Zola's Daddy-Daughter Dates chronicles the bond between a young girl named Zola and her dad through the divorce of her parents.

Students can quickly get to grips with problem solving and reasoning by completing activities categorised by topic and question type. Fully in line with the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum.Problem solving and reasoning are focuses in the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum. It is essential that all students have access to problem solving and reasoning activities. Some key benefits to problem solving in maths include:• Helping pupils grasp diverse mathematical concepts and understand the application of the subject• Enhancing strategic thinking• Developing transferable skillsThis book consists of three different types of mathematical problem solving challenges:1.Solving mathematical problems. This involves pupils solving problems ‘within’ mathematics itself, recognising patterns and relationships, making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions.2.Reasoning mathematically. This involved pupils using logical thinking to solve problems, focusing on making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions using appropriate language.3.Using & applying mathematics in real-world contexts. This involves pupils engaging in challenges that require them to use and apply their mathematical knowledge and skills in open-ended, real-world contexts.

If you’re looking to quench your thirst for quiz trivia, this ebook offers more than 200 quizzes to meet all of your pub quiz needs!Specially designed for Kindle, with easy-to-navigate question and answer sections so anyone can be the quizmaster.Q: What’s inside this ebook?A: The quizzes cover everything from pop stars to death stars. The rounds are a mixture of themed and potluck and the questions go from friendly teasers to ones that will scramble even an egghead’s brains.Q: Who is it for?A: You, your mum, your dad, your family and friends, the man down the road and two halves of the crowd at your local. Each quiz provides good clean fun for all. All the quizzes appear twice: once with only the questions showing, once with both questions and answers visible. So you can choose to test yourself or be the Quizmaster. A link at the end of each quiz lets you jump between the two versions.

If you’re looking to quench your thirst for quiz trivia, this ebook offers more than 200 brand new quizzes to meet all of your pub quiz needs!Specially designed for Kindle, with easy-to-navigate question and answer sections so anyone can be the quizmaster.Q: What’s inside this ebook?A: More than 200 brand new quizzes covering everything from pop stars to death stars. The rounds are a mixture of themed and potluck and the questions go from friendly teasers to ones that will scramble even an egghead’s brains.Q: Who is it for?A: You, your mum, your dad, your family and friends, the man down the road and two halves of the crowd at your local. Each quiz provides good clean fun for all. All the quizzes appear twice: once with only the questions showing, once with both questions and answers visible. So you can choose to test yourself or be the Quizmaster. A link at the end of each quiz lets you jump between the two versions.

It's time for another amazing daddy-daughter date and Zola can't wait! She conceives every activity shared with her daddy, from walking the dog to simple home repairs, as an elaborate and fun adventure. They rule the land as a king and princess and discover hidden treasure while trick-or-treating. Every moment is memorable when Zola is spending time with her daddy! Highlighting the importance of the daddy-daughter relationship, No Mountain High Enough: Zola's Daddy-Daughter Dates chronicles the bond between a young girl named Zola and her dad through the divorce of her parents.

Celebrated storyteller Fiona Collins has collected the best-loved stories from the misty, magical mountains, rushing rivers and green rolling hills of North Wales. In this treasure trove of tales you will meet dragons, giants, wizards, witches, and monsters – and of course the Tylwyth Teg, which is the Welsh name for the fairies. Retelling each story in her engaging style, Fiona presents humorous tales, clever tales, and enchanting fairy tales, which will be particularly enjoyed by young readers who wish to be transported to a parallel world of magic and adventure.

With 24 hour news channels and easy access we are bombarded with reports of crime from every corner of the globe. It seems that no sooner has one tragedy hit than stories of another are being flashed across our screens and printed in our papers. But it is undeniable that there are for every generation some crimes that will never be forgotten. Just as people remember where they were when they heard that President Kennedy had been shot, who can forget hearing the awful news of the attacks of September 11th? And who could shake off the revulsion they felt when the sickening details of the Fritzl case came to light? Indeed, the horrific nature of a handful of crimes has ensured that certain names will never be forgotten: James Bulger, Sally Anne Bowman, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman...

Sally Saver and her friends Casey Cash, Sam Spender, and Billy Budget are on a backyard adventure when they stumble upon a mysterious stone with magical time-traveling powers.The friends’ adventure soon gets a blast from the past as they find themselves on the high seas with a crew of treacherous pirates.When they notice the pirates have stolen valuable treasure, Sally and her pals decide nab it and take it back to modern times where they’ll use it for good. But when the friends return home, their differing personalities and attitudes toward money result in a clash of opinions.Should it be saved, spent in one spot, or invested? Rick Slickster has his own ideas for the treasure. So the friends will have to put their heads together to make the right decision before it’s too late.Sally Saver and the Treasures in Time is an interactive adventure that allows young readers to decide where the story goes as they learn the basics of finance: saving, budgeting, and the consequences of financial decisions. With numerous paths to choose and six different endings, this educational tale will keep youngsters coming back long after it ends.

What’s that huge green insect with a fuzzy body? It’s a luna moth! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about luna moths, including what they eat—and don’t eat—and how they stay safe from their enemies. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.