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ID:   022734


Boy called Christmas / Haig, Matt 2015  Book
Haig, Matt Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Canongate Books, 2015.
Description 268pRed spine
Summary/Abstract Nikolas, the boy who would one day be known as Santa Claus, goes on a life-changing quest to the North Pole
Standard Number 9781782118268 Pb.
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ID:   001132


Expressionism: a clear insight into artists and their art / Cutler, Pam 2004  Book
Cutler, Pam Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2004.
Description 61pBrown Spine
Series A Flying Start
Summary/Abstract Discover how expressionist artists shocked people with their strong emotions and daring compositions.
Contents Introduction to Where did Expressionism come from? What was Expressionism? Who were the Expressionists What and Who influenced the Expressionists? What and Who influenced the Expressionist artists to work in the way they did? What did the Expressionist artists like to paint and what methods did they use? Henri Matisse Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Wassily Kandinsky Franz Marc
Standard Number 1842991795 Pb.
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ID:   025509


Hari and his electric feet / Smith, Alexander McCall; Usher, Sam (ill.) 2018  Book
Smith, Alexander McCall Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2018.
Description 119pPurple Spine
Summary/Abstract Hari is a dreamer with an unusual talent. He spends the few coins he earns washing cars on cinema trips to watch (and learn from) his beloved Bollywood films. Then one day Hari's gloriously fancy footwork is spotted by Mr Ram, a man on a mission to resolve conflicts near and far. Hari so entrances everyone with his magical dancing that soon he is travelling all over the world and his electric feet bring harmony to all who see him dance.
Standard Number 9781781127551 Pb.
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ID:   020385


Incognito: The secret lives of the brain / Eagleman, David 2011  Book
Eagleman, David Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Canongate, 2011.
Description 290pBlack spine
Summary/Abstract How much of who we are is in the genes, and how much in the environment? Does free will exist or not, and how does that affect our view of blameworthiness and credit? The emerging understanding of the brain drastically changes our view of ourselves, shifting us from an intuitive sense that we are at the center of the operations, to a more sophisticated, illuminating, and wondrous view of the situation.
Standard Number 9781847679406 Pb.
Key Words Brain  Psychology  IBDP  Subconsciousness 
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ID:   027177


Into the bin (and out again) / Fine, Anne; Gausden, Vicki (ill.) 2019  Book
Fine, Anne Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2019.
Description 52pPurple Spine
Summary/Abstract Mr Frost's classroom is always in a mess, and now his class are on a mission to send all the things they don't need off to a charity shop - including the rubbish bin that falls over at the slightest touch!
Standard Number 9781781128589 Pb.
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Large Print Thesaurus / Chambers (Pub.) 2000  Book
Chambers (Pub.) Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Chambers, 2000.
Description 568pRed Spine
Summary/Abstract Key synonyms and illustrative examples distinguish meaning and help the user find the most appropriate synonyms.
Standard Number 0550150080 Hb.
Key Words Thesauri 
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ID:   027134


Picture Perfect / Patel, Serena 2022  Book
Patel, Serena Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2022.
Description 80pYellow Spine
Summary/Abstract Sonal needs to capture a great family picture for her school photography project but it's impossible when everyone's always so busy! Luckily, Sonal and her nanna come up with the idea of taking everyone on a family camping trip, which should provide lots of great photo opportunities... shouldn't it? Faced with an enforced digital detox, will Sonal's family come together and have fun... or will the trip end in complete disaster?
Standard Number 9781800900905 Pb.
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ID:   022653


Precious and the mystery of Meerkat hill - Book 2 / Smith, Alexander McCall; McIntosh, Iain (ill.) 2016  Book
Smith, Alexander McCall Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Birlinn, 2016.
Description 90pGrey spine
Series Precious Ramotswe
Summary/Abstract Precious wants to be a detective when she grows up. She is always practicing at being a detective by asking questions and finding out about other people’s lives. There are two new students in her class, a girl called Teb and a boy called Pontsho. She learns that they are brother and sister, and even more excitin, that Pontsho has a clever pet meerkat named Kosi. One day, Teb and Pontsho’s family’s cow disappears. Precious helps them look for clues to find the cow. But getting the cow back home will require some quick thinking and help from an unexpected source.
Standard Number 9781846972546 Pb.
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ID:   022650


Precious and the mystery of the missing lion - Book 3 / Smith, Alexander McCall; McIntosh, Iain (ill.) 2016  Book
Smith, Alexander McCall Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Birlinn, 2016.
Description 90pBlue spine
Series Precious Ramotswe
Summary/Abstract A detective in the wild. Precious Ramotswe gets a very special treat. She gets a trip to visit her Aunty Bee at a safari camp. On her first day in camp, a new lion arrives. But this is no average lion: Teddy is an actor-lion who came with a film crew. When Teddy escapes, Precious and her resourceful new friend Khumo decide to use their detective skills to help track him. They will brave the wilds of the bush, and its hippos and crocodiles—as they try to find where Teddy has gone.
Standard Number 9781846973185 Pb.
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ID:   017757


Robert the Bruce and all that / Burnett, Allan 2006  Book
Burnett, Allan Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Birlinn, 2006.
Description 99pGrey Spine
Summary/Abstract A real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland's warrior king.
Standard Number 1841584975 Pb.
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ID:   016667


Scarecrow who wanted a hug / Visconti, Guido; Lawson, Polly (Tr.); Osellame, Giovanna (ill.) 2002  Book
Visconti, Guido Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Floris Books, 2002.
Description 26pGreen Spine
Summary/Abstract All that Barnaby the Scarecrow longs for is to climb the hill and give Gwendoline a hug. Will Barnaby ever achieve his heart's desire?
Standard Number 0863153763 Hb.
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ID:   016255


Scottish fairy tales / Scottish...(Title) 1994  Book
Scottish...(Ttitle) Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Lomond Books, 1994.
Description 446pCream spine
Summary/Abstract Scotland is a country rich in traditional customs, superstitions and magical folklore. A feast of romantic stories threaded through with fabulous beasties, beguiling witches, elves, monsters and giants. These tales have been gathered from a wide variety of sources throughout Scotland, handed down by word-of-mouth and once told in crofter's cottages and draughty castles.
Standard Number 9780947782023 Pb.
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ID:   027176


Shona, word detective / Agard, John; Broad, Michael (ill.) 2018  Book
Agard, John Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2018.
Description 56pYellow Spine
Summary/Abstract Shona has always loved words. She even has her very own strange word thesaurus! When her and her classmates learn that some languages are dying out, Miss Bates tasks them with becoming top-class word detectives, proving to themselves and their families that there are many beautiful languages still thriving, even within their own classroom.
Standard Number 9781781127865 Pb.
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ID:   012060


Super cooperators: Evolution, altruism and human behaviour / Nowak, Martin; Highfield, Roger 2011  Book
Highfield, Roger Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Canongate, 2011.
Description xix, 330pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract Provides fresh insights into the study of evolution, of language and cooperation. Gives a new dimension to Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest, and shows how cooperation is the real secret to bring about great change, including cures for incurable diseases.
Standard Number 9781847673374 Pb.
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ID:   027291


Ted rules the world / Boyce, Frank Cottrell; James, Cate (ill.) 2022  Book
Boyce, Frank Cottrell Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2022.
Description 53pOrange Spine
Summary/Abstract Ted thinks there's something fishy going on. Ever since his birthday when he got a special loyalty card at the local shop, all his great ideas are being thought of by the new Prime Minister too. Now there's laws about walking to school and everyone has Mondays off! Could the shop's market research lady have anything to do with it? And if Ted has become a Leader, shouldn't he start thinking up proper laws to save the world?
Standard Number 9781800901032 Pb.
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ID:   005311


The official history of the Olympic Games and the IOC: Athens to Beijing, 1894-2008 / Miller, David 2003  Book
Miller, David Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Mainstream Publishing, 2003.
Description 592pBlack Spine
Summary/Abstract The dramatic account of the dual history of the worlds foremost sporting spectacle. The story of the re-creation of the Olympic Games by Pierre de Coubertin, of the often controversial fortunes of the governing body, together with the highs and lows of the Olympics themselves. Covers the official history of the olympics and the International Olympic Committee from Athens to Beijing, 1894-2008.
Standard Number 9781845961596 Hb.
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ID:   017827


Tod in Biker city / Masters, Anthony; Buckley, Harriet (ill.) 2000  Book
Masters, Anthony Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2000.
Description 64pOrange Spine
Summary/Abstract A thriller that takes us to the future when water is deadly scarce and water diviners, like Tod's dad, are worth kidnapping. When his father goes missing Tod must ride to the rescue. 7 yrs+
Standard Number 1902260872 Pb.
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ID:   027323


Tutankhamun's treasure: Discovering the secret tomb of Egypt's ancient king / Long, David 2022  Book
Long, David Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2022.
Description 76pPurple Spine
Series An incredible true story
Summary/Abstract A fact-filled account of Carter's amazing discoveries telling us so much about life in Ancient Egypt.
Standard Number 9781800900073 Pb.
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ID:   017010


Virtual friend (IN STOCK) / Hoffman, Mary 1998  Book
Hoffman, Mary Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Barrington Stoke Ltd, 1998.
Description 60pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract Wouldn't it be great if you could design your own best friend? Ben gets the chance to customise a best friend in a virtual reality game. But, after a strange accident, everything gets wildly out of hand.
Standard Number 1902260007 Pb.
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ID:   016072


Wartman / Morpurgo, Michael; Carey, Joanna (ill.) 2002  Book
Morpurgo, Michael Book
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Publication Edinburgh, Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2002.
Description 62pLight Blue Spine
Summary/Abstract Dilly's got a wart called George on his knee, causing him a lot of grief at school. Everyone laughs at him, his brother calls him 'Wartman', and he doesn't know what to do - until he meets old Mr Ben, that is. Then everything changes! Funny and touching story from a multi award-winning author. Particularly suitable for reluctant and struggling readers.
Standard Number 1842990543 Pb.
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