Books in Illustrated teach yourself series

LEARN HOW TO WRITE COMPELLING STORIES FOR CHILDREN. Get Started in Writing for Children will help you at the very beginning of the creative journey to gain confidence and find inspiration, and then support you in the completion of your first piece of children's literature, whether it's a picture book, a middle-grade story or a young adult novel. Each chapter includes a central writing exercise and four shorter ones, while key quotes, key ideas and focus points will be clearly signposted and will summarise important concepts and advice. At the heart of each chapter is the 'Workshop', a key exercise in which you will gain a deeper insight into the craft of writing for children. In addition to coverage of the key categories and their conventions, this book includes substantial information on getting established in the writing community, gathering a fan base and pitching your work to publishers.What are you waiting for? This book has all you need to get started.

Geology - The Key Ideas is a definitive introduction to the nature and workings of the Earth. Extensively illustrated it covers everything from earthquakes and plate tectonics to the formation of rocks and minerals. With clear explanations of complex geological processes, and a glossary of specialist terms, this book will give you a new understanding of the planet we live on. NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding.THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

About the Book Teach Yourself Growing Your Own Fruits and Vegetables is your guide to growing fresh produce in any patch of earth, be it a garden, a backyard, or series of containers. It gives specific instructions on when, where and how to grow and maintain various fruit and vegetables, from the more basic to the exotic, without the use of chemicals. It includes an A-Z list of plants together with ease of growth ratings and an approach that welcomes involvement from your whole family.

From the fall of Rome to the rise of Charlemagne-the "dark ages"-learning, scholarship, and culture disappeared from the European continent. The great heritage of Western civilization-from the Greek and Roman classics to Jewish and Christian works-would have been utterly lost were it not for the holy men and women of the unconquered Ireland.In this delightful and illuminating look into a crucial but little-known "hinge" of history, Thomas Cahill takes us to the "island of saints and scholars," the Ireland of St. Patrick and the Book of Kells. Here, far from the barbarian despoliation of the continent, monks and scribes laboriously, lovingly, even playfully preserved the West's written treasury. With the return of stability in Europe, these Irish scholars were instrumental in spreading learning. Thus the Irish not only were concervators of civilization, but became shapers of the medieval mind, putting their unique stamp on Western culture.

Who is more powerful than Monstrerat? . . . can teach kids French in songs and rhymes? It’s a ç, it’s an accent mark, it’s Superchat! As the masked hero SuperChat battles his archenemy, your young learners aged three to seven learn French through finger-puppet plays, karaoke, board games, and more. While the book and audio CD are fun for kids, it is simple for you to create enjoyable and engaging lesson plans around this play-and-learn audio program.

From Israel's foundation to the Iranian Revolution to the fall of Saddam Hussein, Teach Yourself the Middle East Since 1945 explores the background of this complicated area. Key events that led to the current situation in the Middle East are discussed in layperson's language, giving you valuable insight into this important region.The Teach Yourself History series present all the facts and dates in a dynamic format that enables you to experience and understand the great historic events that shaped, and continue to influence, our world.