New Releases by Valerie Thomas

Winnie and Wilbur are on their annual visit to the Worldwide Witches'' Festival, meeting witches (and their cats) from all over the globe! They have a wonderful time partying, dancing and learning new spells. When the festival is over, Winnie and Wilbur hop on their broomstick and zoom off on amagical mystery tour to visit their new friends in a tropical treehouse, a castle by the sea and a house on top of a mountain! When they arrive back home, it''s much too quiet-but then there''s a knock at the door...A jubilant and joyful story celebrating diversity and friendship, as Winnie and Wilbur discover how magical it is to make new friends and be part of a global community of witches. Korky Paul''s intricate and spellbinding artwork is full of fun, mischief and mayhem!Scan the QR code in the book to hear the story with music and sound effects!The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.

This anniversary edition celebrates 35 years of the original Winnie and Wilbur adventure. Winnie shares her big black house with Wilbur her big black cat. So sometimes she accidentally trips over him. Ouch! After some spells that make Wilbur look very silly, Winnie finds just the right magic to make sure she can always see him. It''s a colourful Winnie and Wilbur adventure! Korky Paul''s intricate artwork is full of madcap humour and crazy details to pore over. Since Winnie and Wilbur first appeared in 1987, they have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world and more than 9 million books have been sold. Celebrating the wonderful relationship that exists between Winnie and Wilbur, this anniversary edition includes forewords by the author and illustrator, a gallery of Winnie and Wilbur''s most magical memories, and sketches from Korky Paul''s studio.

Winnie and Wilbur are on their annual visit to the Worldwide Witches'' Festival, meeting witches (and their cats) from all over the globe! They have a wonderful time partying, dancing and learning new spells. When the festival is over, Winnie and Wilbur hop on their broomstick and zoom off on a magical mystery tour to visit their new friends in a tropical treehouse, a castle by the sea and a house on top of a mountain! When they arrive back home, it''s much tooquiet-but then there''s a knock at the door...A jubilant and joyful story celebrating diversity and friendship, as Winnie and Wilbur discover how magical it is to make new friends and be part of aglobal community of witches. Korky Paul''s intricate and spellbinding artwork is full of fun, mischief and mayhem!The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.

Winnie and Wilbur are visiting the wild animals from their library book in real life. It''s exciting to journey by magic all around the world, but there is trouble for our travellers when the animals get hungry! A whistle-stop tour full of hilarious slapstick fun.

When Winnie and Wilbur discover life in miniature, the bugs in their garden suddenly seem very big indeed. It''s the start of an exciting safari. But when excitement turns to survival, mini Winnie and tiny Wilbur would rather be their rightful size again.

In Using Mental Imagery to Enhance Creative and Work-Related Processes, Valerie Thomas explores the productive use of mental imagery skills to engage with the processes of creativity. Practical and original, the book offers detailed guidance for a highly effective method that can provide rich insights into the development of a range of creative enterprises, including artistic and work-related projects. In this accessible and innovative book, Thomas pays equal attention to the theory and application of mental imagery. First, she explains how imagination-based methods have been developed and theorised within the discipline of creative behaviour, especially with regard to dual-processing theories of creativity. The book then considers mental imagery as a dialogical method informed by contemporary post-Cartesian theories of embodied cognition that reprise an earlier premodern understanding of imagination as a mediator between body and mind. Thomas introduces a particular approach to mental imagery that, informed by a functional research-informed framework (the Interactive Communicative model of mental imagery), can be applied very effectively to creative processes. The second half of the book provides detailed guidance on how to apply this particular method and is copiously illustrated with case vignettes. It includes chapters on using imagery theorised as conceptual metaphors such as the plant image for representing creative capabilities and the building image for representing creative and work-related projects. It also explains how to use imagery to represent and work with the conceptual processes of undertaking qualitative research projects. This original and wide-ranging book advances the scope and use of creative image-work in diverse settings. It will be an essential resource for everyone who is interested in developing their own mental imagery skills for creative real-world applications and for all professionals such as coaches, therapists and research educators who want to facilitate creativity in others.

Una mañana Winnie descubre grandes huellas que atraviesan su jardín y, preocupada, decide internarse en el bosque que rodea su casa para buscar a la criatura que ha marcado su césped. Como el bosque es demasiado denso y oscuro, Winnie decide volar sobre él para buscar al monstruo de enorme huellas, pero en un descuido Wilbur cae de su hombro directo a los árboles ¿Qué clase de seres se encontrarán ocultos en aquella bóveda verde? ¿Descubrirán a la criatura que ha dejado las huellas en el jardín de Winnie?

When Winnie and Wilbur see some unexplained footprints going right across the grass, they want to know who has made them. They think they might find the answer in the deep, dark forest that surrounds their home. But exploring the forest isn''t easy, especially when Winnie and Wilbur getseparated. And will it help them untangle the mystery of the monster-sized footprints? With intrigue and drama from the start, this story has all the hallmarks of a classic Winnie and Wilbur adventure. Move over, the Gruffalo, it''s time for Winnie and Wilbur to go into the deep dark wood! With more than 7 million books sold, Winnie and Wilbur have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world since 1987.

Continúan las aventuras de la bruja más loca y entrañable de la literatura infantil. En altamar abundan los peligros, sobre todo para un grupo de piratas improvisados cuya comandante es nada menos que Winnie. Nuestra querida bruja Winnie y su gato Wilbur están invitados a la fiesta que organiza su primo Cutberto. Será una fiesta de disfraces y Winnie no sabe que disfraz ponerse. Tras pensarlo mucho decide que se volverá una pirata y su gato se transformará en un loro. En cuanto llega al lugar del festejo se encuentra con otros niños disfrazados de piratas y todos deciden lanzarse a la aventura. Con la ayuda de un mapa y un barco pirata (el cual es resultado de la magia) el grupo se hace a la mar en busca de una isla en la cual se encuentra un tesoro enterrado. El problema es que un grupo de malvados corsarios se les ha adelantado...

El primero de los títulos de una serie que ha deleitado a los niños de todo el mundo. La bruja Winnie vivía en una casa negra. Tenía el piso negro, las butacas negras, una cama negra con sábanas negras y cuadros negros colgados en las paredes. Hasta el cuarto de baño era negro. Por supuesto, su gato Wilbur también era negro. El único problema era que Winnie no podía verlo... Hasta que un día, la brujita decidió hacer un poco de magia.

La bruja Winnie vivía en una casa negra. Tenía el piso negro, las butacas negras, una cama negra con sábanas negras y cuadros negros colgados en las paredes. Hasta el cuarto de baño era negro. Por supuesto, su gato Wilbur también era negro. El único problema era que Winnie no podía verlo... Hasta que un día, la brujita decidió hacer un poco de magia. The witch Winnie lived in a black house. It had a black floor, black chairs, a black bed with black sheets, and black paintings hanging on the walls. Even the bathroom was black. Of course, her cat Wilbur was also black. The only problem was that Winnie couldn''t see him. Until one day, when the witch decided to do a little magic.

When Winnie and Wilbur fly over a castle, they swoop down to take a closer look. When it turns out to be nothing more than a ruin, Winnie realizes that they are "hundreds of years too late" and so makes a swoosh of her wand to take them back to medieval times. The ruin becomes a fullyfunctioning fortress and it''s a day of much archery, jousting and feasting. Winnie disguises herself as a medieval lady-in-waiting. Wilbur is a dashing knight in armour. But when they come across a naughty knight, making mincemeat of his rivals in the tournament and losing his temper in thebanqueting hall, a little magic is required to put him in his place and give everyone else the entertaining day they''ve come to enjoy. Sir Wilbur is given pride of place at the banquet and everyone wants to know who the mysterious knight could be. Winnie realizes things could go badly if their trueidentities are revealed. They make a swift exit before out-staying their welcome, and the castle is restored to the ruin it was. With medieval magic and mayhem from the start, this story is a classic Winnie and Wilbur adventure. This edition comes with a wonderful soundtrack of the narrated storywith alll kinds of music and effects.

La serie de La bruja Winnie ha vendido más de tres millones de ejemplares y se ha traducido a más de treinta idiomas. Aquel verano hacía mucho calor. Winnie y Wilbur estaban cansados y acalorados, así que Winnie buscó su toalla, su bolso y su sombrilla; montó en la escoba... ¡y los dos salieron disparados hacia el mar!

La serie de La bruja Winnie ha vendido más de tres millones de ejemplares y se ha traducido a más de treinta idiomas. Winnie quiere celebrar su cumpleaños con una fiesta al aire libre. Usa toda clase de encantamientos para invitar a sus amigos y transformar su jardín en el lugar perfecto para la gran fiesta. Hay muchos regalos y juegos para divertirse, pero las cosas comienzan a complicarse cuando Winnie toca la trompeta mágica que le regaló su primo Cuthbert. Descubre lo que pasa en esta aventura más de la bruja Winnie

La serie de La bruja Winnie ha vendido más de tres millones de ejemplares y se ha traducido a más de treinta idiomas. Winnie y su gato Wilbur están hartos del invierno. El jardín está cubierto de nieve, el estanque está helado y de los árboles cuelgan carámbanos de hielo. Así que Winnie decide lanzar un hechizo y hacer que llegue el verano. Pero comete un gran error... ¿Quieres saber cuál fue?

La serie de La bruja Winnie ha vendido más de tres millones de ejemplares y se ha traducido a más de treinta idiomas. Winnie se está preparando para el Espectáculo de Magia. Pero su varita mágica va a parar a la lavadora, y sale tan empapada y arrugada que ha dejado de funcionar. ¿Logrará Winnie que el público admire su actuación a pesar de todo?

It''s Christmas Eve and Winnie and Wilbur are super excited. They''ve posted their letters to the North Pole and made everything festive. But then disaster strikes. Santa gets stuck in their chimney! He desperately needs help with his deliveries otherwise Christmas just won''t happen. It''s a fun and festive Winnie and Wilbur adventure!

La bruja Winnie y su gato Wilbur están hartos del invierno. El jardín está cubierto de nieve, el estanque está congelado y de los árboles cuelgan carámbanos de hielo. Así que Winnie decide lanzar un hechizo y hacer que llegue el verano. Pero comete un gran error... Winnie the witch and her cat Wilbur are sick of the winter. The garden is covered with snow, the pond is frozen, and the trees are hanging with icicles. Winnie decides to cast a spell to make the summer come. But she makes a big mistake . . .

When Winnie and Wilbur fly over a castle, they swoop down to take a closer look. When it turns out to be nothing more than a ruin, Winnie realizes that they are ''hundreds of years too late'' and so makes a swoosh of her wand to take them back to medieval times. The ruin becomes a fully functioning fortress and it''s a day of much archery, jousting and feasting. Winnie disguises herself as a medieval lady-in-waiting. Wilbur is a dashing knight in armour. But when they come across a naughty knight,making mincemeat of his rivals in the tournament and losing his temper in the banqueting hall, a little magic is required to put him in his place and give everyone else the entertaining day they''ve come to enjoy. Sir Wilbur is given pride of place at the banquet and everyone wants to know who the mysterious knight could be. Winnie realizes things could go badly if their true identities are revealed. They make a swift exit before out-staying their welcome, and the castle is restored to the ruin it was. With med

Este volume, a partir de cinco artigos, começa por retratar a abordagem nacional na definição de planos para a integração de imigrantes em Portugal (artigo de Cristina Casas) - em implementação desde 2007 e até 2020, horizonte do mais recente plano -; passando para a mais recente abordagem local desenvolvida no país, com a descrição do processo de definição de planos municipais para a integração de imigrantes (artigo de Cláudia Pires). Também com esta perspetiva local, escreve Paulo Manuel Costa acerca da dimensão da participação cívica e política dos imigrantes nos planos locais de integração. O artigo de Valeria Thomas traz-nos, por sua vez, o olhar internacional a partir de uma comparação entre os planos de ação desenvolvidos em Portugal e a experiência neste domínio da Austrália, procurando identificar recomendações e práticas inspiradoras dos dois países. Finalmente, o último artigo publicado (de Rositsa Atanasova) neste volume traz à reflexão a atualidade das migrações e os mecanismos de reação e planeamento face à recolocação de refugiados, posicionando para o caso português a relação dos mecanismos de resposta no quadro da Agenda Europeia para as Migrações com o Plano Estratégico para as Migrações (PEM) em implementação desde 2015.

Zoom! Winnie and Wilbur are off to the seaside. Winnie is having a whale of a time but Wilbur hates getting wet. He''d much rather go home. So when Winnie''s broomstick is swept out to sea, will they end up stranded on the beach? It''s an action-packed Winnie and Wilbur adventure! Korky Paul''sintricate artwork is full of madcap humour and crazy details to pore over.The spellbinding new look of this bestselling series celebrates the wonderful relationship that exists between Winnie the Witch and her big black cat, Wilbur. Since Winnie and Wilbur first appeared in 1987 they have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world and morethan 7 million books have been sold. Winnie and Wilbur will be hitting TV screens worldwide in 2017, airing in the UK on Milkshake, Channel 5''s popular pre-school slot. A Winnie and Wilbur stage show is set to run in Birmingham in 2017 followed by a national UK tour. A new look for the website, too!www.winnieandwilbur.com

Winnie and Wilbur love travelling by broomstick but recently the skies have become a rather dangerous place to be. Could a skateboard be safer? Or a bicycle, or a horse? Winnie discovers that even walking has its perils when she falls into a hole in the pavement. Perhaps the answer to theproblem is on the end of Winnie''s nose? Previously published as Winnie Flies Again it''s a high-flying Winnie and Wilbur adventure! Korky Paul''s intricate artwork is full of madcap humour and crazy details to pore over.The spellbinding new look of this bestselling series celebrates the wonderful relationship that exists between Winnie the Witch and her big black cat, Wilbur. Since Winnie and Wilbur first appeared in 1987 they have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world and morethan 7 million books have been sold. Winnie and Wilbur will be hitting TV screens worldwide in 2017, airing in the UK on Milkshake, Channel 5''s popular pre-school slot. A Winnie and Wilbur stage show is set to run in Birmingham in 2017 followed by a national UK tour. A new look for the website, too!www.winnieandwilbur.com