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Duncan Edwards: The Greatest

Author : James Leighton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780857207814

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Duncan Edwards: The Greatest by James Leighton Pdf

One of the greatest players of all time, Duncan Edwards's story is one of tragic heroism. From a working class Dudley upbringing, Edwards rose to great heights at Manchester United. In only five years, he helped United to win two League Championships and to reach the semi-finals of the European Cup. Edwards made his England debut in a game against Scotland at the age of 18 years and 183 days, becoming the youngest player for England since WW2 - a record which stood until Michael Owen's debut over forty years later. He went on to play 18 games for his country, including all four of the qualifying matched for the 1958 World Cup, in which he was expected to be a key player. Sir Bobby Charlton described him as 'the only player that made me feel inferior' and Terry Venables claimed that, had he lived, it would have been Edwards, not Bobby Moore, who would have lifted the World Cup as captain in 1966. Page-turning and poignant, author James Leighton tells a story of a magnificent sportsman and great man - the perfect antidote to the headline-grabbing footballers of today.

The Grumpy Morning

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Disney-Hyperion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1998-04-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0786822791

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The Grumpy Morning by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

A cow's moo sets off a chain reaction in which the other animals on the farm speak out in their own way to let the farmer's wife know she is late to feed them.

Duncan Edwards: The Greatest

Author : James Leighton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780857207838

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Duncan Edwards: The Greatest by James Leighton Pdf

One of the greatest players of all time, Duncan Edwards's story is one of tragic heroism, brilliantly and movingly told in this superb biography. From a working-class Dudley upbringing, Edwards rose to great heights at Manchester United. In only five years, he helped United to win two league championships and to reach the semi-finals of the European Cup. Among the Busby Babes - United's young, homegrown team - he was the player they all looked to, someone who could (and did) play in any position and still be the best on the pitch. Edwards made his England debut in a game against Scotland at the age of 18 years and 183 days, becoming his country's youngest international since the Second World War - a record which stood until Michael Owen's debut over forty years later. He went on to play 18 games for his country, including all four of the qualifying matched for the 1958 World Cup, in which he was expected to be a key player. Sir Bobby Charlton described him as 'the only player that made me feel inferior' and Terry Venables claimed that, had he lived, it would have been Edwards, not Bobby Moore, who would have lifted the World Cup as captain in 1966. Sadly, it was not to be, after he lost his life following the Munich Air Disaster of 6 February 1958. Page-turning and poignant, author James Leighton tells a story of a magnificent sportsman and great man - the perfect antidote to the headline-grabbing footballers of today.

Winston was Worried

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Care of sick animals
ISBN : 1405089822

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Winston was Worried by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

A dog is completely self-absorbed by a tiny splinter in his paw and fails to notice the various mishaps that befall his other canine friends.

Why the Stomach Growls

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627536455

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Why the Stomach Growls by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

According to African Mythology, a lonely Creator made the first human being as separate parts, such as eyes to share the beauty of the garden, a nose to smell the flowers, and legs to skip and run. Finally, a stomach was fashioned. All of the parts enjoyed their functions, except for the stomach, which didn't know what to do. Bored and jealous, the growling, grumbling stomach caused problems for all the others. The angry Creator decided to put all of the parts together so they would have to get along. He placed the stomach right in the middle, but sometimes it still growls. Colorful prose and whimsical illustrations ignite the imagination of young readers. Pamela Duncan Edwards is a prolific author of children's books. Her previous work for Sleeping Bear Press includes O is for Old Dominion: A Virginia Alphabet. She lives in Virginia.Bridget Starr Taylor, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, lives in New York City. Her illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated and Highlights magazine.

The Old House

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Dutton Juvenile
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : PSU:000061151642

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The Old House by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

An old empty house feels sorry for itself because it has no family living inside, but with the help of some good friends, its dreams come true.

Some Smug Slug

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1998-04-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780064435024

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Some Smug Slug by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

"Stop!" screamed a sparrow. "Save him!" shrieked a spider. "Silly," sighed a swallowtail. Smirking and self-important, the slug keeps slithering his way up a highly suspect slope. Will the slug stop? Are the sparrow, the spider, and the swallowtail simply trying to sabotage the slug's progress? Why is everyone screaming at the slug? Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have created another alliterative tale that will have children snorting out loud at the surprise ending for this very smug slug.

Livingstone Mouse

Author : Kenneth Thomasma,Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1998-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0613099567

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Livingstone Mouse by Kenneth Thomasma,Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

For use in schools and libraries only. An explorer mouse in search of China discovers that he must be careful when choosing a new home so that it does not offend his sense of smell, sight, hearing, taste, or touch.

The Leprechaun's Gold

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780064438780

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The Leprechaun's Gold by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

In this classic Irish legend, two harpists -- merry-hearted Old Pat and ill-spirited Young Tom -- set off for a contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland. When Young Tom realizes that Old Pat is truly the better musician, he schemes to be the winner -- but he doesn′t reckon with the clever trickery of a mischievous little leprechaun. Noted picture book creators Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have imagined a joyful and fanciful tale with a priceless lesson.

Dinorella

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Disney-Hyperion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999-09-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0786811730

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Dinorella by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

Dinorella is dying to go to the dance, but her dreadful stepsisters, Doris and Dora, declare she's too dowdy and dull.

The Men Who Were the Busby Babes

Author : Tom Clare
Publisher : DB
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : British European Airways Flight 609 Crash, Munich, Germany, 1958
ISBN : 1780911580

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The Men Who Were the Busby Babes by Tom Clare Pdf

This book tells the story of 18 players plus Assistant Manager, Jimmy Murphy, who made up the main squad of the famous Busby Babes. There is still as much an aura about them now as there was before the tragedy of Munich. The Busby Babes. What a great name

Four Famished Foxes and Fosdyke

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1997-04-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780064434805

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Four Famished Foxes and Fosdyke by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

One Fine Fox Four famished foxes make fun of their brother Fosdyke, who feels fondly for fried figs, fennel, and French bread. Leaving him behind to fry and flambé, they go foraging for fowl in a forbidden farmyard. Unfortunately, the foxes find the fowl forwarned. Foiled, they return to their den. Will they ever filch a fabulous farmyard feast? Or will they forgo fowl and finally admit that "a fox is a fox whatever the food"?

Muldoon

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Dogs
ISBN : 0439661358

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Muldoon by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

Text tells the story of the hard working dog, Muldoon--while the illustrations show the hilarious reality.

Dinosaur Sleepover

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Macmillan Children's Books
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 0230740529

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Dinosaur Sleepover by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

Spending the night away from home can be a daunting prospect and Dinosaur is so anxious that he invents many reasons as to why he can’t go: his family will miss him, he won’t have his toothbrush or his clean pyjamas, and he can’t possibly sleep without his teddy! But his little boy helps Dinosaur overcome his fears, and together they discover just how much fun a sleepover can be.

Gigi and Lulu's Gigantic Fight

Author : Pamela Duncan Edwards
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0060507527

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Gigi and Lulu's Gigantic Fight by Pamela Duncan Edwards Pdf

After a falling out, best friends Gigi and Lulu discover that, while it can be fun to do the same things most of the time, sometimes it is good to be different.