Bøker av David West

Professor Pete, a likeable Chibi character, introduces us to lots of different prehistoric animals in a friendly way perfect for the young dinosaur fanatic

Professor Pete, a likeable Chibi character, introduces us to lots of different prehistoric animals in a friendly way perfect for the young dinosaur fanatic

Let cheeky chibi Nora the naturalist tell you lots of things about all kinds of wild animals.

From his gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games to his defeat of Sonny Liston to claim the world heavyweight championship in 1964, the unforgettable 'Thrilla in Manila' against Joe Frazier and the 'Rumble in the Jungle' against George Foreman, 'The Greatest of All Time', Muhammad Ali, has captured the attention of the world. His conversion to Islam, his refusal to serve in the in the Vietnam War ('I ain't got no quarrel with them Vietcong') and his speaking tours in the 1960s have all contributed to his status as one of the most revered sporting figures ever. Here, drawn from books, specialist periodicals, newspapers, college magazines (covering his speaking tours) and the work of major literary figures such as Thomas Hauser is the biggest and best collection ever of writing on 'The Greatest'.

Explains the roles and skills that lie at the heart of effective sponsorship. This title includes exercises, examples and case histories from the real world of projects. It is suitable for those who assume the important role of managing the business case of the project.

Welcome to a world where dinosaurs have suddenly appeared on our city streets. No one knows how they got here but now they are everywhere! Big scary, meat-eating ones like Tyrannosaurus Rex and Giganotosaurus; giant, long-necked ones like Diplodocus; noisy, trumpteting ones like Parasaurolophus; spiky armoured ones like Stegosaurus; and packs of dangerous little ones with sharp claws like Velociraptor (look out, they are stealing your football!). Fantastic, realistic graphic art combines with lively text to reveal the dinosaurs as they really might appear on our streets, accurately showing their size and colours, and helping young dinosaurs imagine what a real-life, face-to-face encounter with their favourite dinosaur might be like!

This series is a great introduction to the exciting world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Each book focuses on one species of dinosaur and tells their life story from egg to adulthood in four chapters. These graphic novel-style stories are an irresistible source of accessible information for young, reluctant readers.

Written for both interested filmgoers and established aficionados, this work is an introduction and guide to the martial arts cinemas of Japan, Hong Kong and Hollywood. It explores over fifty key films, their texts, fighting techniques, stars and directors - set in the distinct cultures producing and forming them.