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Brilliant Publications Sing and Learn French A1079466187
Sing and Learn French is the perfect resource for introducing young learners to the French language in a fun, engaging and classroom-ready way. Designed for Early Years and Key Stage 1, this resource makes learning French accessible for all teachers - including non-specialists - while keeping pupils motivated, active and involved. With 20 easy-to-learn songs, pupils develop key vocabulary, correct pronunciation and natural intonation. Singing is one of the most effective ways to embed new language, helping children remember words and phrases through rhythm, repetition and movement. What's included:Fun, classroom-ready French songs covering popular primary topics, such as greetings, colours, family, clothes, food, numbers and seasonal events like Christmas. Songs set to familiar tunes, making them easy for pupils to join in - no musical experience required. Action songs, repetition songs, list songs and traditional French songs, designed to support memory, pronunciation and cultural awareness. Free downloadable resources including songs performed by native French speakers, instrumental backing tracks, lyrics sheets, flashcards and colouring activities - perfect for lesson planning, assemblies or independent practice. Pupils will want to sing, clap, move and create gestures, making language learning active and inclusive. Once familiar with the songs, instrumental tracks allow children to perform their own versions or improvise, encouraging creativity and confidence. Why teachers love it:Ideal for non-specialist teachers and PPA cover Supports the UK primary languages curriculum Engages children with multisensory learning (singing, movement and visual activities) Easy-to-use with ready-made printable resources to save planning time Sing and Learn French is a complete, engaging and practical resource to help your pupils develop a love of French, build vocabulary and strengthen listening and speaking skills from an early age. Make French lessons lively, memorable and fun - all with ready-to-use songs and activities.
Brilliant Publications Let's Sing French! A1079874242
Let's Sing French! Classroom Songs and Activities for Key Stage 2 is a practical, ready-to-use resource for teaching French across KS2. With 20 catchy, easy-to-learn songs, it helps pupils develop vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation and confidence while having fun. Music and songs are one of the most effective ways to teach French in primary school. They support vocabulary retention, grammar learning and listening comprehension, while also promoting cultural awareness and engagement. What's included:20 French songs for KS2 pupils, covering topics such as fruit and vegetables, nationalities, telling the time, school subjects, illnesses, directions, transport and seasonal events like Christmas and Halloween. Free downloadable classroom resources, including tracks sung by native speakers, instrumental backing tracks, lyrics sheets and photocopiable flashcards - ready to use for lesson planning, assemblies or independent practice. Songs set to familiar tunes making it easy for pupils to join in without needing prior musical experience. Instrumental tracks allow pupils to create their own versions, improvising and building confidence. How the songs can be used in your classroom:Phonics and listening: Identify sounds, rhymes and cognates Comprehension: Listen for specific vocabulary Sequencing: Arrange words, pictures or symbols as they hear them Conversational French: Build role plays and dialogues around a song Composition: Create extra verses and adapt lyrics Grammar practice: Modify structures, such as verb forms Festivals and cultural events: Use in assemblies, French Day or cross-curricular activities Just for fun: Reinforce topics and reward pupils with lively, interactive singing Pupils will naturally engage with the songs through singing, clapping, rhythm, movement and gestures, making language learning active and inclusive. Why teachers love it:Ideal for KS2 teachers and non-specialists Supports the UK primary languages curriculum Engages pupils through multisensory learning Includes ready-to-use downloadable resources to save planning time Let's Sing French! provides everything you need to make French lessons fun, memorable and effective, helping pupils build vocabulary, improve pronunciation and develop a love for the French language.
Brilliant Publications Sing and Learn French A1079466187
Sing and Learn French is the perfect resource for introducing young learners to the French language in a fun, engaging and classroom-ready way. Designed for Early Years and Key Stage 1, this resource makes learning French accessible for all teachers - including non-specialists - while keeping pupils motivated, active and involved. With 20 easy-to-learn songs, pupils develop key vocabulary, correct pronunciation and natural intonation. Singing is one of the most effective ways to embed new language, helping children remember words and phrases through rhythm, repetition and movement. What's included:Fun, classroom-ready French songs covering popular primary topics, such as greetings, colours, family, clothes, food, numbers and seasonal events like Christmas. Songs set to familiar tunes, making them easy for pupils to join in - no musical experience required. Action songs, repetition songs, list songs and traditional French songs, designed to support memory, pronunciation and cultural awareness. Free downloadable resources including songs performed by native French speakers, instrumental backing tracks, lyrics sheets, flashcards and colouring activities - perfect for lesson planning, assemblies or independent practice. Pupils will want to sing, clap, move and create gestures, making language learning active and inclusive. Once familiar with the songs, instrumental tracks allow children to perform their own versions or improvise, encouraging creativity and confidence. Why teachers love it:Ideal for non-specialist teachers and PPA cover Supports the UK primary languages curriculum Engages children with multisensory learning (singing, movement and visual activities) Easy-to-use with ready-made printable resources to save planning time Sing and Learn French is a complete, engaging and practical resource to help your pupils develop a love of French, build vocabulary and strengthen listening and speaking skills from an early age. Make French lessons lively, memorable and fun - all with ready-to-use songs and activities.
Dj Pult Anfänger,Dj Pult Kinder,Dj Mischpult Kinder,Tragbare Dj-Station,Dj-Maschine Für Kinder,Bluetooth Mit Einstellbarem Mikrofon,Lichtverlauf,Geeignet Für Kinder Im Alter Von 3-12 Und Anfänger YXY118-1
【ERSTELLEN SIE IHRE EIGENE MUSIK MIT Dj Pult Kinder】Kinder können vorinstallierte Songs verschiedener Genres frei bearbeiten und ihrer Kreativität freien Lauf lassen.Entfache den inneren Superstar deines Kindes mit diesem professionellen DJ-Studio für Kinder 【UNBEGRENZTE MUSIKBIBLIOTHEK】Externe Musikplayer können über Bluetooth mit Dj Pult Kinder verbunden werden, um Ihre Lieblingsmusik zu bearbeiten. Mit coolen Musikspielen.Geliebt von musikbegeisterten, kreativen Kindern von 3–10 Jahren. 【DJ-CONTROLLER MIT BELEUCHTUNG UND BEZAUBERNDER MUSIK】 Dynamische LED-Lichter, die im Takt blinken und leuchten, entfachen ihre Leidenschaft! Meistern Sie das integrierte Rhythmusspiel, um spannende Soundkombinationen freizuschalten. Außerdem: ein superlustiger Whack-a-Mole-Spielmodus für zusätzlichen interaktiven Spaß. Dieser Controller für Dj Pult Kinder wird Kinder stundenlang glücklich unterhalten. 【REICHHALTIG UND FARBENFROH】Mit Hilfe eines Scrollrads bietet Dj Pult Kinder über 2000 Sound- und Lichtkombinationen aus LED-Emittern, Querstrahlern, Sound- und DJ-Effekten, eingebautem Mikrofon und Monitor und kann auch Ihre eigenen Soundeffekte aufnehmen.Es bringt Freude und Aufregung auf Kinderpartys und Versammlungen und sorgt für ein unvergessliches Hörerlebnis für kleine Künstler und Publikum alike 【SINGEN SIE NACH HERZENSLUST】Expressive Confidence UP, unser Dj Pult Kinder kommt mit einem Mikrofon, das sich in Höhe und Winkel frei einstellen lässt, intelligentem USB-Ladevorgang, langlebiger Akkulaufzeit und Spaß den ganzen Tag lang
Moleskine X Blackpink Cahiers (4er-Set), P/A6, blanko, dekoriert A1076947688
Step into the world of BLACKPINK. Bold. Unapologetic. Limitless. This limited edition collection captures the fearless duality of the global K-pop phenomenon—where softness meets strength, and self-expression knows no bounds. Whether you're feeling pink or black (or both), every notebook is an invitation to show up as your full self. Channel your energy. Own your voice. And unleash your genius like the superstar you are. A journal for every mood, moment, or member of BLACKPINK within you. Featuring the group's iconic album artwork, this set of four limited edition pocket cahiers is made to capture every version of you—bold, dreamy, fearless, and everything in between. Journaling is a space for self-discovery, expression, and confidence. Put pen to paper, and get to know your genius. - Set of 4 Pocket Cahier Journals inspired by BLACKPINK - Plain layout - Rounded corners - Ivory-coloured, 70 g/m², acid-free paper - Visible Singer stitching on the spine - Flap with space for collecting loose notes - Last 16 sheets detachable
Moleskine X Blackpink Cahiers (4er-Set), P/A6, blanko, dekoriert A1076947688
Step into the world of BLACKPINK. Bold. Unapologetic. Limitless. This limited edition collection captures the fearless duality of the global K-pop phenomenon—where softness meets strength, and self-expression knows no bounds. Whether you're feeling pink or black (or both), every notebook is an invitation to show up as your full self. Channel your energy. Own your voice. And unleash your genius like the superstar you are. A journal for every mood, moment, or member of BLACKPINK within you. Featuring the group's iconic album artwork, this set of four limited edition pocket cahiers is made to capture every version of you—bold, dreamy, fearless, and everything in between. Journaling is a space for self-discovery, expression, and confidence. Put pen to paper, and get to know your genius. - Set of 4 Pocket Cahier Journals inspired by BLACKPINK - Plain layout - Rounded corners - Ivory-coloured, 70 g/m², acid-free paper - Visible Singer stitching on the spine - Flap with space for collecting loose notes - Last 16 sheets detachable
Little, Brown Book Group I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings A1063386163
A beautiful new edition of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, the iconic, beloved and deeply moving first volume of Maya Angelou's autobiography. *** 'The international classic and bestseller, Maya Angelou's memoir paints a portrait of 'a brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman' BARACK OBAMA 'One of my favourites' TINA KNOWLES 'I write about being a Black American woman, however, I am always talking about what it's like to be a human being. This is how we are, what makes us laugh, and this is how we fall and how we somehow, amazingly, stand up again' Maya Angelou In this first volume of her seven books of autobiography, Maya Angelou beautifully evokes her childhood with her grandmother in the American south of the 1930s. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a Black woman she has known discrimination, violence and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity' JAMES BALDWIN 'She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace . . . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds' OPRAH WINFREY 'She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was a real original. There is no duplicate' TONI MORRISON 'H eartbreaking, beautiful and inspiring in equal measure . . . a landmark work of literature' TELEGRAPH
Little, Brown Book Group I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings A1036328318
A beautiful new edition of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, the iconic, beloved and deeply moving first volume of Maya Angelou's autobiography. *** 'The international classic and bestseller, Maya Angelou's memoir paints a portrait of 'a brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman' BARACK OBAMA 'One of my favourites' TINA KNOWLES 'I write about being a Black American woman, however, I am always talking about what it's like to be a human being. This is how we are, what makes us laugh, and this is how we fall and how we somehow, amazingly, stand up again' Maya Angelou In this first volume of her seven books of autobiography, Maya Angelou beautifully evokes her childhood with her grandmother in the American south of the 1930s. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a Black woman she has known discrimination, violence and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity' JAMES BALDWIN 'She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace . . . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds' OPRAH WINFREY 'She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was a real original. There is no duplicate' TONI MORRISON 'H eartbreaking, beautiful and inspiring in equal measure . . . a landmark work of literature' TELEGRAPH
Little, Brown Book Group I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings A1063386163
A beautiful new edition of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, the iconic, beloved and deeply moving first volume of Maya Angelou's autobiography. *** 'The international classic and bestseller, Maya Angelou's memoir paints a portrait of 'a brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman' BARACK OBAMA 'One of my favourites' TINA KNOWLES 'I write about being a Black American woman, however, I am always talking about what it's like to be a human being. This is how we are, what makes us laugh, and this is how we fall and how we somehow, amazingly, stand up again' Maya Angelou In this first volume of her seven books of autobiography, Maya Angelou beautifully evokes her childhood with her grandmother in the American south of the 1930s. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a Black woman she has known discrimination, violence and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity' JAMES BALDWIN 'She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace . . . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds' OPRAH WINFREY 'She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was a real original. There is no duplicate' TONI MORRISON 'H eartbreaking, beautiful and inspiring in equal measure . . . a landmark work of literature' TELEGRAPH
From the beloved and bestselling author of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, this memoir chronicles Maya Angelou's involvement with the civil rights movement. 'A brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman' BARACK OBAMA Maya Angelou's seven volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. The fourth volume of her enthralling autobiography finds Maya Angelou immersed in the world of black writers and artists in Harlem, working in the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King. 'She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace . . . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds' OPRAH WINFREY 'She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was generous to a fault. She had nineteen talents - used ten. And was a real original. There is no duplicate' TONI MORRISON
From the beloved and bestselling author of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, this memoir chronicles Maya Angelou's involvement with the civil rights movement. 'A brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman' BARACK OBAMA Maya Angelou's seven volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. The fourth volume of her enthralling autobiography finds Maya Angelou immersed in the world of black writers and artists in Harlem, working in the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King. 'She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace . . . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds' OPRAH WINFREY 'She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was generous to a fault. She had nineteen talents - used ten. And was a real original. There is no duplicate' TONI MORRISON
The Song of the Lark traces the artistic awakening of Thea Kronborg, a gifted girl from a small Colorado town who struggles toward self-knowledge and, ultimately, operatic mastery. Cather shapes the novel as a Künstlerroman, combining realist social observation with lyrical passages attuned to landscape, music, and inward discipline. Published in 1915, it belongs to the American modernist moment in its concern with vocation, identity, and the cost of artistic greatness, while retaining Cather's distinctive clarity and humane attention to provincial life. Willa Cather drew deeply on her own Nebraska and Western upbringing, her early journalism, and her lifelong devotion to music and performance. Her friendships with artists and singers informed the novel's technical confidence, while her sensitivity to immigrant communities and frontier towns gave Thea's world its social density. Cather's own ambition as a woman writer in a demanding literary culture also illuminates the book's meditation on sacrifice and artistic solitude. Readers interested in the making of an artist, women's ambition, or the cultural life of the American West will find this novel richly rewarding.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl. Dr. Mindy Pelz redefines menopause as a powerful biological upgrade and identity reset. Her simple, science-backed plan explains why symptoms like brain fog, memory loss, sleep problems and weight gain happen-and shows women what to do to restore energy, focus and metabolic health. "A one-of-a-kind guide into the monumental, life-altering journey of menopause … helping us feel a little less crazy and way more empowered!" - LeAnn Rimes, award-winning, multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter, and actress Dr. Mindy reveals the groundbreaking science behind how menopause rewires your brain-and how this transformation is happening for you, not to you. What most women mistake as "the beginning of the end" is actually a "butterfly moment" that can deliver greater confidence, clarity, and energy than you've felt in years. Inside you'll discover how to: Understand the brain changes behind menopause symptoms-and what they mean for you Restore your energy, improve sleep, and regain mental clarity and focus Balance your hormones using practical strategies, including intermittent fasting, nutrition, and exercises Reduce inflammation, support your metabolism, and stabilise mood and stress response Take control of your health using simple lifestyle tools you can apply immediately You're not falling apart. You're being rebuilt-from the inside out. With science, compassion, and lived wisdom, Dr. Mindy helps you make sense of what's happening-and what's possible next. Menopause isn't the end of your story. It's the turning point. Come home to your clarity. Come home to your confidence. Come home to yourself.
The Song of the Lark traces the artistic awakening of Thea Kronborg, a gifted girl from a small Colorado town who struggles toward self-knowledge and, ultimately, operatic mastery. Cather shapes the novel as a Künstlerroman, combining realist social observation with lyrical passages attuned to landscape, music, and inward discipline. Published in 1915, it belongs to the American modernist moment in its concern with vocation, identity, and the cost of artistic greatness, while retaining Cather's distinctive clarity and humane attention to provincial life. Willa Cather drew deeply on her own Nebraska and Western upbringing, her early journalism, and her lifelong devotion to music and performance. Her friendships with artists and singers informed the novel's technical confidence, while her sensitivity to immigrant communities and frontier towns gave Thea's world its social density. Cather's own ambition as a woman writer in a demanding literary culture also illuminates the book's meditation on sacrifice and artistic solitude. Readers interested in the making of an artist, women's ambition, or the cultural life of the American West will find this novel richly rewarding.
BoD – Books on Demand – Frankreich The most Fabulous fables of the 17 th Century A1071557554
FOR children who grew up in France before the Second World War, memorizing the fables of the 17th century poet Jean de La Fontaine was a ritual as familiar as daily snacks of bread and bitter chocolate, placing bulletins under the tree for Santa's reading, or at the search for the little white china that Jesus buried in our cake Epiphany on the sixth day of the new year. Had the praise of a peer or teacher gone to our heads? The fable of the Fox and the Raven is born: the Fox, hungry for the cheese held in the Raven's beak, flatters the bird by trying to prove that its song is as dazzling as its plumage (ramage), and collects the delicious prize when the crow opens its beak to sing. Do we have too much confidence in appearances, our own and those of others? One of La Fontaine's many antidotes to this weakness is his tale of The Lion and the Gnat: the king of beasts arrogantly declares war on a humble insect, and is quickly defeated and slaughtered by the pernicious stings of the pipsqueak.
(Instrumental Folio). Tap your foot to the beat and play along to these familiar bops with 101 Top Hits for Cello ! This collection is jam-packed with chart-topping hits and viral favorites, all carefully arranged for your instrument. Diverse and Popular Jam-packed with all of your favorites, this songbook is perfect for players looking to build confidence while having fun! Learn to play songs various audiences can sing along to with carefully adapted solo arrangements. Whether you're performing live or practicing at home, you'll be happy to add these tunes to your repertoire! Something for Every Mood and Style Your audience will dance on the stage in their heels to "Pink Pony Club," make a statement with "I'm Just Ken," and feel the love with "Thinking Out Loud." With 101 iconic songs, there's always something fresh to play! Beginner & Intermediate Players This easy-to-play collection features simplified rhythms, accessible key signatures, and comfortable note ranges. Designed with solo instrumentalists in mind, these arrangements are both accessible and engaging, making them great for practice, performance, and personal enjoyment. Grab your cello, turn the page, and get everyone singing along to these crowd-pleasers!
For many fans, David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust era remains the most extraordinarily creative period in his career. As a member of Bowie's legendary band at the time - The Spiders From Mars - Woody Woodmansey played drums on four seminal albums: The Man Who Sold The World, Hunky Dory, The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars and Aladdin Sane. Woody's memoir, which he started work on in 2014, focuses on this key period and brings it to glorious life. With the confidence of youth, Woody always thought he'd be in a famous band but the nineteen-year-old rocker from Hull never expected to be thrust into London's burgeoning glam rock scene, and also into a bottle-green velvet suit and girl's shoes. Playing with Bowie took him on an eye-opening and transformative journey. In Spider From Mars he writes candidly about the characters who surrounded Bowie, recalling the album sessions as well as behind-the-scenes moments with one of the world's most iconic singers. The result is an insightful, funny, poignant memoir that lovingly evokes a seminal moment in music history and pays tribute to one of the most outstanding and innovative talents of our time.
(Instrumental Folio). Tap your foot to the beat and play along to these familiar bops with 101 Top Hits for Cello ! This collection is jam-packed with chart-topping hits and viral favorites, all carefully arranged for your instrument. Diverse and Popular Jam-packed with all of your favorites, this songbook is perfect for players looking to build confidence while having fun! Learn to play songs various audiences can sing along to with carefully adapted solo arrangements. Whether you're performing live or practicing at home, you'll be happy to add these tunes to your repertoire! Something for Every Mood and Style Your audience will dance on the stage in their heels to "Pink Pony Club," make a statement with "I'm Just Ken," and feel the love with "Thinking Out Loud." With 101 iconic songs, there's always something fresh to play! Beginner & Intermediate Players This easy-to-play collection features simplified rhythms, accessible key signatures, and comfortable note ranges. Designed with solo instrumentalists in mind, these arrangements are both accessible and engaging, making them great for practice, performance, and personal enjoyment. Grab your cello, turn the page, and get everyone singing along to these crowd-pleasers!
Hal Leonard Corporation 101 Top Hits for Flute A1075317015
(Instrumental Folio). Tap your foot to the beat and play along to these familiar bops with 101 Top Hits for Flute ! This collection is jam-packed with chart-topping hits and viral favorites, all carefully arranged for your instrument. Diverse and Popular Jam-packed with all of your favorites, this songbook is perfect for players looking to build confidence while having fun! Learn to play songs various audiences can sing along to with carefully adapted solo arrangements. Whether you're performing live or practicing at home, you'll be happy to add these tunes to your repertoire! Something for Every Mood and Style Your audience will dance on the stage in their heels to "Pink Pony Club," make a statement with "I'm Just Ken," and feel the love with "Thinking Out Loud." With 101 iconic songs, there's always something fresh to play! Beginner & Intermediate Players This easy-to-play collection features simplified rhythms, accessible key signatures, and comfortable note ranges. Designed with solo instrumentalists in mind, these arrangements are both accessible and engaging, making them great for practice, performance, and personal enjoyment. Grab your flute, turn the page, and get everyone singing along to these crowd-pleasers!
For many fans, David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust era remains the most extraordinarily creative period in his career. As a member of Bowie's legendary band at the time - The Spiders From Mars - Woody Woodmansey played drums on four seminal albums: The Man Who Sold The World, Hunky Dory, The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars and Aladdin Sane. Woody's memoir, which he started work on in 2014, focuses on this key period and brings it to glorious life. With the confidence of youth, Woody always thought he'd be in a famous band but the nineteen-year-old rocker from Hull never expected to be thrust into London's burgeoning glam rock scene, and also into a bottle-green velvet suit and girl's shoes. Playing with Bowie took him on an eye-opening and transformative journey. In Spider From Mars he writes candidly about the characters who surrounded Bowie, recalling the album sessions as well as behind-the-scenes moments with one of the world's most iconic singers. The result is an insightful, funny, poignant memoir that lovingly evokes a seminal moment in music history and pays tribute to one of the most outstanding and innovative talents of our time.