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The "Times" Good University Guide 2009

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from: Times Books

June 16, 2008
I had been using this book in careers class to help me decide which universities I was going to apply to, and this book was exceedingly helpful for this task.
This book gives a league table of universities and also ranks them by each subject for example, Law or History. Another important aspect of this book is that it describes the universities making it truly invaluable to any A-Level student.
However, I only gave this book four stars because the vast majority of information is available online - in the Times website and also through the universities' websites.
Overall I would say that this book is very useful and definitely needed for any student who wants to make the right choice of university - after all it is one of the ... Read More:

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Old Macdonald Had a Farm (Classic Books with Holes)

Childrens Toy Shop > Books > Young Adult
from: Child's Play (International) Ltd

2000-09
I bought this on a whim when purchasing another item for my daughter's birthday and I must admit that it is a pretty wee book which I know she will enjoy, however it is expensive for what it is. My advice is that you can get similar for cheaper from a supermarket if you can get to one or go to a library.

Not the best, but by no means the worst!

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Death's Shadow (The Demonata)

Childrens Toy Shop > Books > Young Adult
by: Darren Shan

October 01, 2008
I bought this on a whim when purchasing another item for my daughter's birthday and I must admit that it is a pretty wee book which I know she will enjoy, however it is expensive for what it is. My advice is that you can get similar for cheaper from a supermarket if you can get to one or go to a library.

Not the best, but by no means the worst!

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Giraffes Can't Dance (Orchard picturebooks)

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by: Giles Andreae

July 12, 2001
My 3 year old loves this book the rhyming and fantastic images. I also love this book because i never tire of reading it and dont mind if a am asked to read the book 3 times in one night.

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The Siege of Krishnapur

Childrens Toy Shop > Books > Young Adult
by: J.G. Farrell

July 01, 1996
My interest in this book was piqued when it was nominated for the 'Booker of Bookers'. On reading it, I was not at all disappointed. It ticked every box I could hope for - excellent characterisation, well plotted storyline, free indirect discourse that Jane Austen would be proud of,and an enormous amount of wit. At times I was laughing out loud at the antics of the characters under pressure of the siege. A truly excellent novel that I thoroughly recommend.

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The Eagle's Conquest (Roman Legion 2)

Childrens Toy Shop > Books > Young Adult
by: Simon Scarrow

June 05, 2002
This is a brilliant, unrelenting novel that picks up where Under the Eagle finishes. If you enjoyed the 1st one then get this read. Yeah now that's a book.

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Jolly Stories (Jolly Phonics)

Childrens Toy Shop > Books > Young Adult
by: Sue Lloyd, Sara Wernham

September 01, 2007
I was keen to buy a book that would help my three year to not only learn the letters of the alphabet but to also learn the sounds using phonics as well. I thought buying this book would help. Instead, I found the characters dry and the plot of each story tiresome.

Each sound has the letter written in black and white with arrows showing the way the word is to be written, which is helpful. Then in the margin, there are examples of words to match the letter sounds- but they are tiny. Hard to see let alone read. And I don't mean to be petty but the pictures look more freakish then cute.

It was really difficult trying to get my daughter to sit and read the book, because she simply was not interested in the stories or characters ... Read More:

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An Inspector Calls (Heinemann Plays)

Childrens Toy Shop > Books > Young Adult
by: J.B. Priestley

January 12, 1993
Didn't read this copy, but I have read the play and it's great. Although fairly old-fashioned, it's very easy to keep up with for young readers. Also came in perfect condition.

Recommended buy.

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The Eagle and the Wolves (Roman Legion 4)

Childrens Toy Shop > Books > Young Adult
by: Simon Scarrow

July 05, 2004
While not the best of the series to date this book still has more than its fair share of charms. It's character interactions, pacing and breathless action are as usual top notch. Given the position of the series, with the Roman Campaign bogged down after more than a year its understandable the setting is not quite as grand, Marco and Cato understandably not at the centre of main events following their injuries in the previous novel. All in all this is an enjoyable installment in the series with no major flaws.

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Mirror Me! (Baby Einstein)

Childrens Toy Shop > Books > Young Adult
by: Julie Aigner-Clark

August 15, 2003
It hasn't got mirrors it has bits of tin foil which give you a headache, it's like looking in the funny mirrors at the fun fair. Don't bother buying.