Books with author Richard Walker

Explore the natural world with more than 30, fun, hands-on activitiesLook around and delve into nature and discover the wildlife that surrounds you, from studying flowers and secret senses to the animals that only come out after dark. Learn how to become a wildlife detective and see animals in action with the help of Nature Ranger. Get building, making and creating: build a bat box, trail animals and much more. Each of the 30 activities have easy-to-follow instructions and specially commissioned photography to help you complete each nature project as you search rock pools or make a simple pond. With more than 50 stickers inside to use alongside the activities you'll have fun learning all about nature and wildlife.

This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful with drama and adventure on the high seas. Young children will meet fierce characters such as the captain in the German tale, Kobold and the Pirates; others, like young Mochimitsu in the Japanese tale, are friendly and funny. They will also meet the infamous Grace O'Malley, one of Ireland's most feared pirates. Specially compiled for young readers, these tales are perfect for reading aloud.

100 Facts KNIGHTS & CASTLES is a non fiction book for kids aged 7+, bursting with exactly 100 mind-blowing facts, awesome images and fun activities to help children learn everything they need to know about medieval soldiers and their castles. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information. Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts. Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. 100 Facts Knights and Castles contains key topics about knights and castle life of the Middle Ages in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page features detailed illustrations and colorful photographs that bring the text to life. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Kings and Queens: The feudal system, from the peasant class to the barons of the castle The changing designs of armor and improvements in castle battle and fortress defences. How to be a brave knight in the Middle Ages Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Soldiers called 'retrievers' used to run into the middle of the battle and collect up all the spare arrows. Some knights cheated in jousts by wearing special armor that was fixed onto the horse's saddle! The ropes used to wind up siege catapults were made from plaits of human hair! Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: The first letter of a manuscript, the 'illuminated letter', was much larger than the others and was decorated with pictures and patterns. Recreate this with your own name! Quiz question: Why did knights start to display a coat of arms? Design your own coat of arms using the basic rules of heraldry in this book. You need colored paints, a paintbrush, thick white paper and a black felt pen

The cycle is a work of extraordinary scale. Perhaps the most outstanding facet of the monumental work is its sheer length: a full performance of the cycle takes place over four nights at the opera, with a total playing time of about 15 hours, depending on the conductor's pacing. The first and shortest work, Das Rheingold, typically lasts two and a half hours, while the final and longest, Götterdämmerung, takes up to five hours, excluding intervals. The cycle is modelled after ancient Greek dramas that were presented as three tragedies and one satyr play. The Ring proper begins with Die Walküre and ends with Götterdämmerung, with Rheingold as a prelude. Wagner called Das Rheingold a Vorabend or "Preliminary Evening", and Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung were subtitled First Day, Second Day and Third Day, respectively, of the trilogy proper.The scale and scope of the story is epic. It follows the struggles of gods, heroes, and several mythical creatures over the eponymous magic ring that grants domination over the entire world. The drama and intrigue continue through three generations of protagonists, until the final cataclysm at the end of Götterdämmerung.

(Vocal Collection). 40 songs. Highlights: Christmas Lullaby (Songs for a New World) * From Chopin to Country (Cowgirls) * Getting to Know You (The King and I) * The Girls of Summer (Marry Me a Little) * How Many Tears? (Martin Guerre) * I Have Confidence (The Sound of Music) * I Remember (Evening Primrose) * In His Eyes (Jekyll & Hyde) * In My Life (Les Miserables) * It Never Was You (Knickerbocker Holiday) * Italian Street Song (Naughty Marietta) * A Little Bit of Good (Chicago) * Mr. Right (Love Life) * Once Upon a Dream (Jekyll & Hyde) * Once You Lose Your Heart (Me and My Girl) * Ribbons Down My Back (Hello, Dolly!) * So Many People (Saturday Night) * Someone to Watch Over Me (Oh, Kay!) * Something Good (The Sound of Music) * Sons Of (Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris) * Still (Titanic) * There's a Small Hotel (On Your Toes) * Think of Me (The Phantom of the Opera) * Unexpected Song (Song and Dance) * Waitin' for My Dearie (Brigadoon) * Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again (The Phantom of the Opera) * Wouldn't It Be Loverly? (My Fair Lady)

Have you ever thought of putting yourself forward to manage projects but don't know where to begin?Maybe you want to impress your boss or strive for a promotion in your company?Would you like to learn how to manage Agile Projects?In the book: Agile Project Management. Richard Wall simplifies the whole Agile Project Lifecycle.Handling an Agile Project can be difficult if you do not follow the techniques and basic principles to complete a project on time."Agile Project Management" helps you to complete projects efficiently and effectively before the deadline.You will learn all the different aspects of the Agile Project Management lifecycle which are explained step by step in this book.You will also learn:Planning an Agile ProjectThe Scope of Agile LifecyclesUnderstanding the Agile LifecycleThe Need for Agile Project Management in Today’s MarketTeamwork in Agile Project ManagementAdopting Agile Project ManagementScrum Meetings and ProceduresAnd much more…If you want to learn about Agile Project Management buy this book today!