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Comb through beaches for fossils and dive into rock pools in this fun, informative guide to the beauties found along and around seashores.Ever wondered which fossils you may find in the sand at the beach or why they have flags at the beach?This book takes a closer look at sights you can see along and under the shores such as lighthouses, sandcastles, sea sports and the creatures found in rock pools.Want more? Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series:What to Look For in SpringWhat to Look For in SummerWhat to Look For in AutumnWhat to Look For in Winter

Do you want to succeed on your next SAT? Do others around you appear to retain a lot of knowledge with virtually little effort, but you find it difficult to recall new phrases you only acquired a few days ago? Ever wonder how they manage it?You'll be relieved to find that anybody can learn to increase their memory and focus! You can train your brain to recall things better, just as you can strengthen certain bodily parts. Ready to discover how? The following 10 simple suggestions will teach you how to sharpen your memory for studying.

We are all aware that being physically active helps us function more easily throughout the day. The effects of exercise, however, reach far beyond the visible and don't only affect the muscles; they also affect other parts of the body.- Improved immunological functionYou become stronger on the inside as well as the outer when you are physically healthy. You won't become ill as often as those who are less healthy since your body can fight off infections and viruses more readily if you're in good condition.Being physically healthy also makes it so that your body heals from diseases and injuries faster.- Bone strength for improved balanceThe loss of bone mass occurs as the result of one age in typically weaker and fewer impacts absorbing bones, which is an issue known as osteoporosis. Because of this, falls may be extremely dangerous and need more time to recover from.You can stop the loss of bone density and strengthen your bones to make them more resistant to stress via regular exercise.- Lower chance of health issues related to agingDegenerative disorders including dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's are often linked to aging.How can exercise prevent these long-term illnesses? The cognitive faculties of the mind are kept active by exercise, and an active mind is better suited to delay the symptoms of dementia. Exercise also helps to improve everyday motor abilities, which lessens Parkinson's disease symptoms.Exercise offers elderly adults a wealth of advantages. Do not worry just yet if the thought of working out for hours makes you queasy. To get the most out of exercising, all you need to do is quick bursts of easy activities often.

A meticulously chosen collection of stories about love in all its guises.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by Becky Brown.Here is a treasure trove of love stories. O. Henry brings comedy with his tale of a busy broker working too hard to remember that he's actually married his adored young wife. There's The Lady with the Little Dog, Chekhov's famous story about true love and devotion, and Katherine Mansfield writes touchingly about unrequited love in Mr and Mrs Dove. With stories spanning first love to enduring love in old age, from infatuation to heartbreak told by some of the best writers, Classic Love Stories makes a perfect gift.

Becky Brown mines the Mass Observation Archive for wartime experiences of 1939-45 to show how the lives of people now generations away have relevance to our twenty-first century experience - living amidst a global pandemic.

Becky Brown mines the Mass Observation Archive for wartime experiences of 1939-45 to show how the lives of people now generations away have relevance to our twenty-first century experience - living amidst a global pandemic.