Books with author Megan Meredith

Excerpt from Escape on SkisBut for those who live in outer darkness and Wish to know what ski-ing feels like, or to those children of light who know, but love to renew the old familiar thrills, this is just the book. The whole essence of what the author sums up as the most exciting and satisfactory way of travelling is here distilled in a narrative which resembles a good day on skis for its delightfully inconsequent variety, its joyous incidents, and its absence of any set purpose outside the story itself. But for those, still able-bodied, who are determined never to ski, or never to ski again, and who think they have no need for escape, I would strongly deprecate the study of so infectiously enthusiastic a votary of the wing-footed sport.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This is a book which brings the world's religions to life, making them relevant and accessible to today's children. The beliefs, history and customs of all the main religions are dealt with individually, while the introductory sections address more general questions such as: why do human beings have religions? what do different religions have in common? what has been their part in human affairs? With its descriptions of many lesser-known religions and sects, glossary, maps and time chart, the book forms an accessible introduction to the subject for children aged 10 and upwards.

Get more out of watching Aquatics, whether on TV or at a live event by understanding what's the rules and aims of each discipline. This title includes swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming. It is highly suitable for Olympics 2012 but also for other championships. See how the pros achieve their incredible feats and learn how to spot their tricks and tactics. Follow step-by-step illustrations of their techniques and understand how events are organized, including judging and heats. There are lots of facts e.g. Did you know there are over 200 different dive combinations? Or that swimmers shave their bodies to make them super-streamlined?

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A hands-on introduction to personal computers for young children intended to help develop a wide range of computing skills, including using a mouse, changing typefaces, using art packages, printing things out and saving files. It offers practical ideas such as creating cards and invitations, stickers and badges as well as getting drawings printed on T-shirts and mugs. It includes photographs and illustrations as well as computer-generated images.