Книги жанра Oxford University Press
Название: Short Christmas Stories
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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A wonderful seasonal addition to the popular SHORT series. Over forty stories in one book — all of them very, very short! None of the stories are more than two pages long, but each of them is special and thought-provoking. Drawn from a range of sources, including stories from around the world about Christmas gift-givers, Christmas legends and Christmas traditions, as well as folk tales, narrative jokes, true Christmas stories, and original stories too, the stories are ideal for use in the classroom as well as for sleepovers, Advent bedtime stories, and just for dipping into.
Название: Short: A Book of Very Short Stories
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 1998
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In this collection of very short stories, none of the stories is more than two pages long, and some are much shorter. There are stories about ghosts, supermarkets, animals, adventures, and all kinds of things. Kevin Crossley-Holland is an established writer, who has produced a number of books for OUP, and this is a short and sharp collection of funny, intriguing, and scary stories.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2010
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The Ancient World is the perfect subject for Stephen Biesty's illustrations — beautifully constructed, technologically advanced, and teeming with life. There are cross-sections, cut-aways and explosions, authoritative annotations, lists and explanations. Covers: Rome — including the Colosseum, the Forum, the Baths and chariot racing at the Circus Maximus; Egypt — including the Valley of the Kings, the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and preparation of a mummy and Egyptian funeral; Greece — including Athenian warships at the sacred island of Delos, the rich silver mines of Laurion, the Acropolis and the sacred oracle at Delphi. This book is destined to bring the ancient world to life for a wide range of readers.
Название: The Thirteen Days of Christmas
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree... We all know this classic Christmas song, but what if someone really did send you all of those gifts? Where would you put all the geese a-laying? Not to mention the lords a-leaping! Find out in this charming story which is perfect for all the days of Christmas.
Название: Tom's Midnight Garden
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2008
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When Tom is sent to his aunt's house for the summer he resigns himself to weeks of boredom. Lying awake one night he listens to the grandfather clock in the hall strike every hour. Eleven... Twelve... Thirteen. Thirteen! Tom rushes down the stairs and opens the back door. There, awaiting him, is a beautiful garden. A garden that shouldn't exist. And there are children in the garden too — are they ghosts? Or is it Tom who is really the ghost...
Название: What Can You Spot in Winnie's World
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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Winnie and Wilbur often find themselves in a crowd. Whether they're enjoying a day at the seaside or queuing outside the museum, the incredible details in Korky Paul's spectacular scenes provide a challenge for the most eagle-eyed Winnie fans. Can you find that cat with an eye-patch, that duck in a hurry, or that wizard with a long, white beard? Every picture is crammed with things to spot, people to meet, and funny details to enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Let the searching begin!
Название: The Wheels on the Bus
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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Watching from the windows of their zebra-striped all-terrain bus, a group of happy children arrives at the wildlife park. They're joining in the catchy refrain that 'the wheels on the bus go round and round', encouraging readers to do exactly the same! As the bus drives the children all around the park, it's the animals who take centre-stage, allowing this much-loved rhyme to enter new territory, steered by Jan Ormerod's fresh and lively interpretation of the song. So, with the established rhythm of the song put in motion by the bus, children can join in as the 'antelopes spring so high in the air', 'the otters in the pool float paw in paw', and 'the llamas in the field go trot, trot, trot'. And, of course, there are actions inspired by the animals' antics, too. Lindsey Gardiner has created colourful collage illustrations bursting with expressive and energetic animals that children just won't be able to resist wanting to copy as they leap, splash, and roll over the pages! So it's a book for more than reading: it's a book for climbing aboard, singing along to, and joining in with... all... day... long!
Название: Wilbur's Book of Colours
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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Wilbur's Book of Colours is an irresistible new board book, perfect for the smallest paws. It's full of bright, bold, and playful images, making first concepts fizz with fun. With a friendly smile and a mischievous twinkle in his eye, the lovable, huggable Wilbur is ready to lead children on an entertaining journey of early-learning discovery. And to make the book extra-special, it ends with a heart-warming picture and message affirming the fondness that Wilbur's owner — none other than Winnie the Witch — has for her big black cat! Other titles include: Numbers, First Words, and Opposites.
Название: Wilbur's Book of First Words
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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Wilbur's Book of First Words is an irresistible new board book, perfect for the smallest paws. It's full of bright, bold, and playful images, making first concepts fizz with fun. With a friendly smile and a mischievous twinkle in his eye, the lovable, huggable Wilbur is ready to lead children on an entertaining journey of early-learning discovery. And to make the book extra-special, it ends with a heart-warming picture and message affirming the fondness that Wilbur's owner — none other than Winnie the Witch — has for her big black cat! Other titles include: Numbers, Colours, and Opposites.
Название: Wilbur's Book of Opposites
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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Wilbur's Book of Opposites is an irresistible new board book, perfect for the smallest paws. It's full of bright, bold, and playful images, making first concepts fizz with fun. With a friendly smile and a mischievous twinkle in his eye, the lovable, huggable Wilbur is ready to lead children on an entertaining journey of early-learning discovery. And to make the book extra-special, it ends with a heart-warming picture and message affirming the fondness that Wilbur's owner — none other than Winnie the Witch — has for her big black cat! Other titles include: Numbers, First Words, and Colours.
Название: The Wind in the Willows
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2012
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This timeless story opens with Mole leaving his spring-cleaning and going above ground to explore the world beyond his burrow. Making friends with Ratty, the two become inseparable and together they spend long summer days enjoying the delights of the river and its banks. Then they meet the impetuous Toad and the distinguished though slightly stern Mr Badger and find themselves caught up in a series of adventures to rescue Toad from his own reckless behaviour and return him safely to Toad Hall. Stolen cars, prison sentences, daring escapes, and dastardly villains all feature in this classic tale of high-adventure and rock-solid friendship. The Wind in the Willows is a story full of beautifully-drawn characters. It is cherished from one generation to the next and so makes a perfect choice for a gift book as it will be enjoyed in equal measure by those tucked up in bed to hear the story for the first time and those who remember many of its lines fondly as they read the story aloud for their young listeners. This is a sumptuous and contemporary gift edition, with stunning illustrations from David Roberts.
Название: Winnie's Picture Book Collection
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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Winnie and Wilbur have found the perfect ingredients for six stories full of magic and mischief — a baby dragon, a birthday party, a flying carpet, a giant pumpkin, a space rocket, and even a submarine. It's no wonder Winnie is everyone's favourite character. This hardback collection of stories with its sunshine-yellow cover makes a perfect present.
Название: Winnie's Pirate Adventure
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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Winnie the Witch would like to announce that in this book she is actually Winnie the pirate and Wilbur is not her cat, he's her parrot. When they arrive at Cousin Cuthbert's party in their fancy dress, Winnie and Wilbur discover a whole crew of children, ready for action. With a map and a fine pirate ship (thanks to a little magic from Winnie) they set off to find their treasure island. But a band of fierce pirates is already there. What will Winnie and her fancy-dress pirates do? Will they manage to get the treasure? Join them in an adventure to remember on the high seas, it's pure swashbuckling magic!
Название: You Make Me Smile
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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It's the first snowfall of winter and the little girl in this story is filled with that sense of wonder we all experience when the world turns white. She builds a snowman and gives him a twig smile so that they may share a moment of happiness and know the promise of a friendship that will be renewed each year. Told through a simple narrative and with stunning illustrations, this is a book that focuses on the bonds of love and friendship and the pleasure we can give to each other with just a smile: messages that are perfect for the Christmas season.
Название: The Great Elephant Chase
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2010
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Tad and Cissie are on the run with Khush the elephant. Clammy-fingered, steely-eyed Hannibal Jackson will do anything to capture the animal. Maybe even kill... Staying ahead means being faster and smarter-but how do you hide an elephant? Especially one with a mind of its own.
Название: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2009
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From Ray Bradbury to Neil Gaiman, from Blade Runner to Battle Star Galactica, science fiction has emerged from the margins of popular culture to claim a significant presence across media in print, film, and television. It has shaped our vision of the future and the way we talk about it. Brave New Words, the first historical dictionary devoted to science fiction, has been described by the Library Journal as an admirable and unique source that demonstrates on nearly every page the surprising extent to which the language of science fiction has entered everyday English terms. It shows exactly how science-fictional words and their associated concepts have developed over time, with full citations and bibliographic information. In addition, the book demonstrates how many words we consider everyday vocabulary-words like spacesuit, blast off, and robot -had their roots in imaginative literature, and not in hard science. Brave New Words was first published in hardcover in May 2007. On August 9th 2008, the first edition was named recipient of the prestigious Hugo Award (for Best Related Book), given to the best science fiction titles of the previous year.
Название: Oxford Reading Tree: Read with Biff, Chip, and Kipper. First Experiences. Going on a Train
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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Do you like trains? Biff, Chip and Kipper do! They have lots of fun going to France by train. Read this story to learn about different types of trains and how to catch a train. This entertaining and sensitively written story is perfect for reading together, packed with facts and humour to familiarise your child with what to expect from a first experience such as taking your first journey on a train. First Experiences with Biff, Chip & Kipper have been carefully created to help parents explore the wider world with their child, talk about shared feelings and emotions, and build vocabulary through the fun activities included in every book. Each book also includes practical tips and ideas for you to use when reading together.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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Fully revised for a third edition, the best-selling Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is now better than ever. It includes new algorithms for patient management, new images and full colour photographs, and new and expanded topics including female genital mutilation, consent for operations, and pre-operative assessment. Written and reviewed by a team of highly experienced clinicians and academics, and UK trainees, this handbook is a perfect starting point for preparation for postgraduate exams. Practical advice is presented with key evidence-based guidelines, supported by web references, providing the most up-to-date clinical information as well as the perfect starting point for preparation for postgraduate exams. The indispensable, concise and practical guide to all aspects of obstetric and gynaecological medical care, diagnosis, and management, this is the must have resource for all specialist trainees, junior doctors and medical students, as well as a valuable aide memoir for experienced clinicians.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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Who formed and shaped the English language? David and Hilary Crystal take us on a journey through Britain to discover the people who gave our language its colour and character; Saxon invaders, medieval scholars, poets, reformers, dictionary writers. Part travelogue, part history, this beautifully illustrated book is full of unexpected delights.
Название: Emergencies in Critical Care
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2013
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This essential handbook provides a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in the critical care setting. Emergencies are very common in the critical care setting and this book helps critical care staff identify patients at risk, how to manage them, and be prepared. To help the reader find advice quickly, most chapters begin with a generic description of how to manage emergencies affecting that system, or patient group. This is followed by details of specific diagnoses and how they should be managed. The author team, where possible, follow the 'ABC' approach, which is not only the standard approach to emergency management, but also a widely-used scheme for documenting daily reviews on ICU, and for documenting trauma management. This second edition covers new areas of importance, including sections on how to deal with adverse events and critical incidents involving critically ill patients, patient-safety and improved patient rescue packages, and on the practicalities of infection control procedures. Normal values have been combined in to one short chapter for easy reference. Easy to use and evidence-based, this book will help all critical care staff involved with the management of emergencies, from the new junior doctor to the experienced consultant in a portable and easily-readable format.
