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  1. All About Animals - Camels
    There are three species of camel: Dromedaries, which can be found in North Africa, the Middle East and some parts of Asia; the Bactrian Camels which live in Asia and Wild Bactrian Camels who inhabit parts of China and Mongolia. Written and illustrated for MissionAssist This edition published in...





  2. Insects: A Complex World
    This book gives a brief introduction to the diversity of insects that inhabit our shared planet, describes the vital part they play in a variety of ecosystems and examines their importance as a source of protein for humans and animals. Part of a series of books about insects: The Complex World of...





  3. Insects: Edible Insects
    This book highlights the value to human diets of edible insects in both their larval and adult forms and includes tasty recipes from Asia, Europe and South America. Part of a series of books about insects: The Complex World of Insects Controlling Insect Pests by Natural Means Edible Insects Bugs...





  4. Insects: Crickets — the New Cattle?
    This book describes how to raise crickets for human consumption and suggests some recipes. Written and illustrated for MissionAssist This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by MissionAssist Copyright 2021 MissionAssist





  5. Insects - Bugs and Beans
    An illustrated description of the practice and benefits of farming the protein-rich sakondry bug Zanna tenebrosa for human consumption. Part of a series of books about insects: The Complex World of Insects Controlling Insect Pests by Natural Means Edible Insects Bugs and Beans for Breakfast?...





  6. Seeds and their Stories
    This book looks at some of the many different types of seeds, their uses and their distribution patterns. It uses material from the public domain Illustrations by MissionAssist This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2023 by MissionAssist Copyright 2023 MissionAssist





  7. Water Pumps - Solar-power
    Solar-Powered water pumps: fresh water brought to you by the sun.This book, the fifth in a series on water pumps, explains how solar-powered pumps work and illustrates the different types available to assist in the provision of clean drinking water for the community, also water for livestock and...





  8. Water Pumps - Irrigation
    Water Pumps - human and animal powered for irrigation.This book, the third in a series about different types of devices for pumping water, focuses on human and animal powered pumps for use in irrigation. Other books in this series: Book 1 — An Overview of the Different Types of Pumps Book 2 —...





  9. Water Pumps - Domestic
    Water Pumps - human-powered for domestic and community use.This book, the second in a series of five, focuses on human-powered pumps, their specifications and applications, from single household use to pumps which can supply a whole village. Other books in this series: Book 1 — An Overview of the...





  10. Water Pumps 1 - Overview
    Water Pumps - An overview of the different types.Pumps are often needed to supply communities with water both for drinking and for use in agriculture. This first book in a series of five looks at different types of pumps and lists the criteria to be considered prior to installation. Other books...





  11. Waste Management - Rubbish Pits
    This book tells you how to create a rubbish pit for single household waste after it has been reduced or recycled as far as possible and also introduces the idea of creating a community waste collection service. This uses material from "Footsteps 59" and "Footsteps 107", literary publications from...





  12. Waste Management
    This book covers the three main ways of mitigating the impact of rubbish on our environment, by reducing, reusing, recycling. It also warns against careless disposal of hazardous waste. This uses material from "Footsteps 59", the literary publication ofTEAR Fund, with kind permission. Additional...





  13. Solar Lights
    This book describes the important contribution to student learning enabled by solar lamps and the books that can be studied by their light when school has finished for the day. It also gives a link to free information on how to set up and maintain a light library in your own school or community....





  14. Puppets Book 2: Use Them
    Puppets have been around for thousands of years. This book tells you how to use different sorts of puppets in a variety of educational and health situations. See alsoPuppets Book 1: Make Them! A Fun Craft Idea Adapted fromFootsteps 28the literacy publication of Tearfund with kind permission...





  15. Water Pumps - Hydraulic
    Hydraulic ram water pumps. This book explains how hydraulic ram pumps (hydrams) work and how to install and use them. Other books in this series: Book 1 — An Overview of the Different Types of Pumps Book 2 — Human-Powered Pumps for Domestic Use Book 3 — Human and Animal Powered Pumps for...



  16. Tout sur les animaux Pieuvres
    Il existe plus de 300 espèces de pieuvres et elles vivent dans tous les océans. Elles ont 8 membres munis de ventouses. Écrit et illustré pour MissionAssist Cette édition a été publiée en Grande-Bretagne en 2024 par MissionAssist Copyright 2024 MissionAssist La permission est accordée pour la...





  17. Animals-Giant Tortoise
    There are about 49 different species of tortoise all over the world. The smallest are the padlopers of southern Africa. These are about 10 - 15 centimetres long. The largest tortoises live in the Aldabra and Galapagos islands. This book focuses on the two and largest species of tortoise, called...





  18. How to Build a Bio-dyke
    2024-06-01 How to build a bio-dyke for protection against floods.This is a low-cost flood defence that not only protects adjacent fields but can produce additional crops across its own surface area. This uses material from "Practical Action" with kind permission. Illustrations by MissionAssist. This edition...





  19. Urban Flowers & Flood Control
    2024-05-01 This book describes one practical option for reducing flooding in a city surrounded by hills which also provides an attractive footpath for pedestrians in the city centre. Inspired by Sheffield’s Grey to Green project, this work uses information about it found in the public domain This edition...





  20. Keeping Safe in the Internet
    2024-05-01 Cyber security is very important and this book gives some tips on how to keep safe while using the internet. Adapted from information freely available on the internet Illustrations by MissionAssist This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2023 by MissionAssist Copyright 2023 MissionAssist...





  21. Tout sur les animaux Éléphants
    2024-05-01 Ce livre fait partie d'une série de livres qui nous parlent d'animaux de différentes parties du monde, des animaux dont vous ne savez pas, peut-être, grand’chose. Ce livre s'intéresse aux éléphants ; il en existe trois types principaux et ce livre explore leurs similitudes et leurs différences....



  22. Tout sur les animaux Les suricates
    2024-01-03 Les suricates sont des animaux extrêmement sociaux qui vivent en grands groupes appelés « bandes » ou « clans ». Le mot « suricate » signifie « chats de roche », mais ils n'ont aucun lien de parenté avec la famille des chats. Les suricates appartiennent à la famille des mangoustes. Écrit et...





  23. Animals-Bears 1: Asia
    2023-11-21 Bears are found throughout Asia, Europe and North and South America. There are eight distinct species of bear, but this book focuses on those which are found mainly in Asia: • Sun bears • Sloth bears • Moon bears • Giant pandas See also Bears Book 2: Europe, North and South America Written and...





  24. Animales: Osos 2
    2023-11-21 Los osos se encuentran en Asia, Europa y América del Norte y del Sur. Hay ocho especies diferentes de osos, pero este libro se enfoca principalmente en las especies que se encuentran en América: • Los osos de anteojos • Los osos negros del América del Norte • Los osos pardos • Los osos polares ...





  25. Puppets Book 1: Make Them
    2023-11-11 Puppets have been around for thousands of years; this book tells you how to make different sorts of puppets and how they can be both fun and useful. See alsoPuppets Book 2: Use Them! A Fun Educational Tool Adapted fromFootsteps 28the literacy publication of Tearfund with kind permission...
  26. Oil Palm Plantations and Biodiversity
    2023-09-23 This book looks at the possibilities for encouraging greater biodiversity in the understory of oil palm plantations so as to compensate in a small but important way for the loss of biodiversity due to deforestation while at the same time maintaining or improving yields for the plantation owners....
  27. Animals - Sloths
    2023-07-15 This is part of a series of books which tell us about animals from different parts of the world, that you may not know much about. This book looks at sloths; there are two main types of sloth and this book explores their similarities and differences. It concludes with a children’s story about a...





  28. Animals - Walruses
    2023-07-15 Walruses live in cold waters near the North Pole. They are very big mammals. The male can weigh over 1500 kilograms (1.5 tonnes). Written and illustrated for MissionAssist This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2023 by MissionAssist Copyright 2023 MissionAssist





  29. Animals-Elephants
    2023-01-10 This is part of a series of books which tell us about animals from different parts of the world, that you may not know much about. This book looks at elephants; there are three main types of elephant and this book explores their similarities and differences. It concludes with a well-known story...





  30. Lifelong Learning: Book 3
    2022-04-26 This book, third in a series of four on the value of life-long learning, looks in detail at learning in a group. Other books in the series Book 1: Life-long learning: An overview Book 2: One-to-one learning Book 4: Leading a group Inspired by an article inFootsteps 90, the literacy publication of...





  31. Lifelong Learning: Book 2
    2022-04-26 This book, the second in a series of four on the value of life-long learning, looks at teaching and learning on a one-to-one basis. Other books in the series Book 1: Life-long learning: An overview Book 3: Learning in a group Book 4: Leading a group Inspired by an article in Footsteps 90, the...





  32. Building a Cyclone House
    2022-01-28 This book describes the method and materials used to build a storm-proof ‘cyclone house’ in Vanuatu. An appendix offers the opportunity for further discussion of the environmental issues it raises. It uses material from an article by Jon Letman, sponsored by the Judith Neilson Institute, courtesy...





  33. A Cookery Competition
    2021-12-23 How to have fun organising and taking part in a cookery competition while learning about important food groups, planning a menu and budgeting for the costs involved. Also included is a sample menu for a balanced 3-course meal and an easy recipe for some tasty and nutritious biscuits.Written and...





  34. Arid Lands
    2021-11-02 In this book we encounter two energetic and extraordinary men who have enabled many poor communities to retain and use that precious resource: RAINWATER. Adapted from articles freely available on the internet and with special thanks to Minni Jain, Director of The Flow Partnership for her...





  35. Eelgrass
    2021-08-12 This book explores the many eco-services provided by eelgrass (Zostera marina). Written and illustrated for MissionAssist Map on page 9 by IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, species assessors and the authors of the spatial data., CC BY-SA 4.0,...





  36. Gully Erosion
    2021-08-05 This book describes how to prevent gullies from eroding further after heavy rainfall. It also includes questions for discussion and a drawing and labelling activity. Adapted from material taken fromFootsteps 1995, the literary publication ofTearfundwith kind permission. This edition published in...





  37. Glaciers in Retreat
    2021-07-15 This book takes a brief look at glaciers across the globe, discusses reasons for their retreat, and highlights possible consequences for farming, industry and daily life. Adapted fromThe Andean Glaciers: From 12,000 Years Ago to Today, by Joel Haeger, a free contribution from the Council on...





  38. The Problem with Plastic
    2021-06-18 This book describes some of the harms caused by plastics and proposes some alternative solutions. It uses material fromFootsteps 107, the literary publication of Tearfund with kind permission Illustrated by MissionAssist This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by MissionAssist...





  39. A Sustainable Future? The Effects of Climate Change
    2021-05-30 This book lists some of the worst impacts of climate change and encourages readers to support attempts at mitigation. It uses material fromFootsteps 99the literary publication of Tearfund with kind permission Illustrations by MissionAssist This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by...





  40. Magnificent Mangroves
    2021-03-05 Protecting coasts, fostering fish and storing carbon.This book highlights the importance of mangrove forests in preventing coastal erosion, enhancing food supplies, and storing carbon. Written and illustrated for MissionAssist. This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by...





  41. Book-keeping 3: Balance Sheet
    2020-05-26 This is the third in a series of three books dealing with financial accounting. It deals with end of year procedures and the final checks that need to be made before closure. These include: totalling all columns, reconciling income and expenditure form trading accounts, transferring balances to a...





  42. Book-keeping 1: Cashbooks
    2020-05-26 This is the first book in a series of three. It describes cashbook accounting for a small business such as a womens' co-operative. It includes the importance of a budget, laying out the cashbook, income and expenditure entries, receipts and invoices, checking the account, advances, estimates,...





  43. Parts of the Body
    2020-05-26 Most of the external parts of the body are illustrated and have three text boxes attached for different languages. The top box has the name in English. The middle box is blank for the equivalent in a local language to be added. The bottom box is also blank for the name to be copied in manuscript....





  44. Pre-Reading Age Children
    2020-05-26 This is a book to stimulate the minds of young children before they can read. There are 180 sets of figures such as drawings of everyday objects, shapes, designs, letters, numbers, groups of two and three letters and punctuation marks. Each set has four identical objects and one "odd one out"....





  45. Book-keeping 2: Double Entry
    2020-05-26 This is book two in a series of three on financial book-keeping. It provides anexplanation of double-entry book-keeping, starting from the making of a suitable cashbook if one large enough is not commercially available. It covers: converting from a cashbook account, dealing with an initial grant,...