Best Selling Books by Caroline YOUNG

101 easy-to-create recipes which can be made all in one pan: a mouth-watering dish on your family''s table in less than 30 minutes! All you need is a good frypan or wok. There''s also a great selection of appetising desserts to provide that perfect ending when you want to make a good impression!

Delightful illustrations and clear definitions combine to make this the ideal first dictionary for young children. Words are shown in context to help children understand how they are used, and colorful alphabet strips along the edges of the pages aid navigation. There''s also user-friendly information on how to use a dictionary, simple explanations of word classes, and plenty of tips on grammar and spelling.

Introducing food and recipes from different parts of the world, this series is an ideal cross-curricular resource for food & technology, geography, maths and literacy topics.

This themed vocabulary book has over 250 familiar words about food. Themes include fruit, vegetables and commodities in the kitchen, in the bakery and at home.

Covers ships from Ancient Egypt, to Hovercraft and Hydrofoils. The life of seafarers throughout history is also explored.

A workbook full of fun activities to improve children''s comprehension skills. Guided by friendly jungle animals, children can develop their comprehension skills through a variety of enjoyable activities. This workbook will build confidence in reading and writing, including writing a letter, story or summary, and finding information in a text.

There are over 250 delightful images about that most fascinating of topics, ''me''. Arranged by theme, subjects include ''What I eat and drink'', ''People I know'' and ''Where I like to go''. A fun, engaging vocabulary builder

Delightful illustrations and clear definitions combine to make this the ideal first dictionary for young children. Words are shown in context to help children understand how they are used, and colorful alphabet strips along the edges of the pages aid navigation. There''s also user-friendly information on how to use a dictionary, simple explanations of word classes, and plenty of tips on grammar and spelling.

Part of the Usborne Key Skills series that supports the English lessons children learn at school, this book is filled with writing activities that help children write a diary entry, set a scene, write instructions and use describing words. Wipe-clean pages offer endless practice, and answers and secret notes for grown-ups are at the back.

A moving and inspiring story about second chances and the healing power of love and friendship, set on the windswept island of Anglesey. Arriving on the doorstep of her new cliffside cottage with its craggy, white-washed walls and chipped blue door, Jude Fitzgerald closes her eyes and listens to the cries of oystercatchers and the crash of waves in the cove below. As she steps over the threshold into the rundown old cottage, Jude feels like she''s come home. Ever since the death of her husband, Alex, she''s longed to return to the island of Anglesey, which they visited for their honeymoon only a few years before. Resolved to hide away from the world, Jude spends her days walking the beaches alone, while at night she gazes at the stars lost in memories, until an unexpected gift from a kind neighbour offers her a lifeline. Slowly, she opens her heart to the island community, joining a class to learn the local language, going sea swimming with new friends, and rediscovering her long-forgotten love of art. Over time, Jude sees that while her old life has ended, a new one is just beginning. But first she must let go of everything that ties her to the past - including family secrets that have passed from one generation to another and keep her from picking up the phone to her estranged mother. As events take a surprising but welcome turn, Jude learns that it''s possible move on while keeping Alex in her heart, and that it''s never too late to follow your dreams... Perfect for fans of Susanne O''Leary, Amanda Prowse, Liz Eeles and Sheila O''Flanagan. Readers have fallen in love with Caroline Young''s books: ''One of my most favourite reads of 2023... you just have to read it. Absolutely brilliant.'' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Outstanding... be prepared to shelve any other plans whilst you are reading this book.'' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Captured my heart... you won''t want to put this one down!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Sweeps the reader away... you will cheer for our main character and love the description of her life in Anglesey... I read it in one sitting.'' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''I literally binged it overnight... hits you right in the feels... gets a hearty recommendation from me!'' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Found myself reading late into the night... beautiful, compassionate.'' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Read it in one day... I just could not stop reading.'' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Truly marvellous... kept me pinned to the pages until the wee hours.'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Love love love... draws you in immediately and gets you so invested in each character''s story... could not recommend it enough!''Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Amazing... a lovely, cosy read for those autumn nights.'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Beautifully written, captivating... grasps your attention to the very last page.'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

With over 200 colourful stickers, busy scenes, and lots to talk about, there is plenty to keep children occupied for hours. Sticker books are brilliant for developing essential fine motor skills. They encourage creativity as children can carefully select stickers for each scene and choose where they go. The compact format makes this book perfect for holidays or travel but over 200 stickers ensure hours of entertainment. Text prompts help improve vocabulary, key features are simply described and a huge variety of different flowers are introduced.

-- Fascinating facts, quizzes and things to make and do

Friendly jungle animals guide children through lots of fun activities in this wipe-clean book, all designed to reinforce comprehension skills. With the focus on fun, young writers can practise all kinds of writing, from lists and recipes to stories and poems. Each activity is clearly presented and children are encouraged to extend their writing skills. All activities reinforce English teaching in schools, and reflect the National Curriculum. There is a practice page and ''secret'' notes for grown-ups in a gatefold at the back of the book. Comes with a special wipe-clean pen which is very satisfying to write with, and easy to wipe off the shiny pages offering young writers free rein to draft and redraft their writing. Part of the hugely successful Usborne Wipe-clean series, the Key Skills titles teach children the basics of a variety of Maths, English and Science topics.

Explore the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock’s leading ladies—their iconic roles, unforgettable costumes, and complicated relationships with the man behind the camera. Whether she is played by Tippi Hedren, Grace Kelly, or Ingrid Bergman, the heroine of an Alfred Hitchcock picture is always the same: stylish, regal, with an elegant yet icy demeanor that masks a fire inside. From his early days as a director in the 1920s to his heyday as the Master of Suspense in the 1960s, Hitchcock had a complicated and controversial relationship with his leading ladies. He supervised their hair, their makeup, their wardrobe, pushing them to create his perfect vision onscreen. Yet these women were also style icons in their own right, and the clothes they wore imbued the films with contemporary glamour. From Kim Novak’s gray suit in Vertigo to Janet Leigh’s thematically symbolic lingerie in Psycho, these actresses and their clothes broke barriers, made history, and transfixed audiences around the world. In this book, Caroline Young chronicles six decades of glamorous style, exploring the fashion legacy of these amazing women and their experiences working with Hitchcock. Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated with studio pictures, film stills, and original drawings of the costume designs, this book offers revealing insight into a fascinating period of movie history and the relationships between one of its leading directors and his female stars.

Join the princesses for a busy day around the castle, as they walk in the gardens, have a tea party, get ready for the ball and dance under glittering chandeliers. With over 200 stickers to choose from, children can use their creativity and imagination to complete each colourful scene.

A delightful story about a young boy living and getting grubby in his little bit of Africa - along with Piggy, Mumble and Jumble, Mr. Jenkins and many more exciting characters...

This engaging book is full of activities designed to get children experimenting with words and writing creatively. Each activity introduces and reinforces a specific type of writing in a fun, accessible way and young writers are given the opportunity to practise writing stories, recipes, descriptions of their friends, plays, poems and more. All activities reinforce English teaching in schools. There is a practice page and ''secret'' notes for grown-ups in a gatefold at the back of the book. Comes with a special wipe-clean pen which is very satisfying to write with, and easy to wipe off the shiny pages offering young writers free rein to draft and redraft their writing. Part of the hugely successful Usborne Wipe-clean series, the Key Skills titles teach children the basics of a variety of Maths, English and Science topics.

This book features over 40 recipes, with step-by-step instructioon, from all over the world.

Little children will love exploring the wonders that can be found outside the back door in this lively sticker book, with over 100 stickers to complete the scenes.

Children can add the cute cats and kittens to settings such as a farm, a vets and a cat café to bring each scene to life. The gorgeous stickers show a wide variety of cat breeds from fluffy Persians to sleek Siamese, all shown playing, snoozing and feeding and generally enjoying being the furry stars of every page.

From kitsch to cool girl, street style to the stage, Ariana Grande''s rise to fame has been accompanied by her fashion evolution. Whether in custom Vera Wang at the Met Gala, or Internet-breaking Giambattista Valli tulle layers at the Grammys, or off-duty in thigh boots and oversized sweats, Ariana owns her look. Beginning with Ariana''s early days on Nickelodeon, through her series of bestselling albums and iconic performances to her most recent starring role in Wicked, Icons of Style unpacks every significant look from stage to red carpet and from airport to awards ceremony. Through 100 stunning images and expert text, fashion writer Caroline Young explores the inspiration, key pieces and stand out looks of one of the world''s best-loved pop icons.

This article provides a perspective on the migration to an electronic-only journal collection in a hospital library and its effect on reference services, information-seeking, and library use patterns. Bellevue Hospital Center in New York, NY is one of the first major teaching hospitals in the United States to begin a fundamental shift to a current, electronic-only journal collection. This article describes the process and develops a model for use by other hospital libraries, with commentary on the impact on reference services to library users. Key findings are that physicians, residents, and nurses have come to expect electronic journal collections and use the Internet in the hospital library to access electronic journals. Similar to many academic health sciences libraries, the reference desk in a hospital library has become more like a technical support desk. Users who contact the library have questions about access to the library''s electronic resources or about searching techniques. In the future, medical reference librarians will continue to assist searchers who cannot find what they are looking for and will assist those who repeatedly get results that do not match their information needs.

Provides basic words and objects for pre-readers.

-- Ghostly galleons on haunted seas, ancient spirits seeking revenge, supernatural warnings and royal phantoms that howl along castle corridors and more fill this hair-raising book -- Contains over fifty chilling tales

Presents a collection of meatless recipes from around the world, including walnut, fenugreek and yoghurt soup from Iran, apple pancakes from the Netherlands, and pineapple curry from Sri Lanka. Also discusses the growing popularity of vegetarianism and how to maintain a balanced diet.

From the moment Bette Davis served up a dead rat to Joan Crawford in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? a subset of camp horror films was born. The ''Hag Horror'' genre exploited the former Oscar-winners and glamour queens who had effectively built Hollywood, transforming them into grotesque caricatures that revealed a cultural disdain for older women. In Crazy Old Ladies: The Story of Hag Horror, Caroline Young traces the development of this genre, from its origins in Sunset Boulevard and All About Eve, through to the horror movie phenomenon following the huge success of Psycho. Films like Strait-Jacket, Lady in a Cage, What''s the Matter with Helen? and Rosemary''s Baby reveal the fears around the growing feminist movement, a clash between tradition and youth, and a shift in notions of celebrity. Above all, Crazy Old Ladies is a timely overview of the subgenre, to reveal the sometimes painful stories of what happened to iconic, ageing actresses once their career as leading ladies was considered over.