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The History of Everything in 32 Pages
In the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards!From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals, the dawn of the dinosaurs, and on towards the first humans, early civilizations, empires, and technology, this incredible book will take you through the history of, well, everything!The History of Everything in 32 Pages is a visual guide to ''everything''-from the formation of the solar system, right up to the modern day. Fourteen exciting double-page spreads draw you into a world of discovery. Each fascinating scene depicts a key development in life on earth, with colorful and engaging illustrations and packed with interesting facts and figures.The History of Everything in 32 Pages takes you through the ages in a compact and concise way, covering a huge-ranging subject in just one book! A fun and accessible guide to the history of the universe, this book is suitable for children aged 7 and above.Anna Claybourne is a children''s author who has written non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, including science and technology, wildlife, and history.
Barre Workouts For Dummies
Sculpt, Strengthen, and Shine: Barre Workouts with International Fitness Star Andrea Rogers In Barre Workouts For Dummies, international fitness founder of Xtend Barre, Andrea Rogers, delivers a revolutionary new guide that combines ballet-inspired precision with intense strength and resistance training that doesn't require any weights. Rogers explains, in a way that's accessible for fitness pros and beginners alike, how to improve your strength, posture, and body with safe, effective exercises. The book provides step-by-step instructions for full-body routines, strength-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices specifically tailored to make you look, feel, and move better. Inside the book: Strategies for incorporating the “ 4 S's” in your life: stretch, stamina, strength, and stabilityTechniques to reduce your risk of injury, increase your physical fitness, and improve your mood and mindsetEasy-to-follow steps for incorporating healthy habits and routines in your own life for the long-term Perfect for people interested in the tremendous flexibility, strength, and overall wellness benefits of barre training, Barre Workouts For Dummies is great for barre instructors interested in brushing up on the fundamentals and anyone looking for low-impact movement and exercise.
Stripy Animals
Get ready to meet STRIPY animals in this delightful board book! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, each page invites little ones to explore first words, colours, sounds, actions and counting. Packed full of their favourite stripy animals, from a buzzy bee to a furry tiger, a cute clownfish, and more. With bright, colourful photographs and simple facts, it will spark their curiosity and encourage talking. Join the fun as you discover the animal kingdom together! Also in this series: Spotty AnimalsHuge AnimalsCute Animals
A Woman's Place
An inspirational story of resilience, bravery and the strength to succeed, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel. It is 1912, and Lady Victoria Oldbrooke is not a conventional English aristocrat’s daughter. Intelligent, beautiful and fiercely independent, Victoria dreams of a world beyond the expectations of society. Eager to embrace education and adventure, she travels the globe with her beloved father, Lord Alfred Oldbrooke. Her life takes an unforeseen turn aboard the ill-fated Titanic. When tragedy strikes, Victoria’s father entrusts her future to his friend Bert Banning, a wealthy industrialist with a heart as generous as Victoria’s own. Their unexpected union, born of necessity, blossoms into love and deep respect. On the sudden death of her husband, Victoria inherits and assumes the running of the Manchester textile mills. As a female owner, ahead of her time, she must defy convention as she encounters threats of violence, strikes and rioting from a disgruntled workforce. Lady Victoria must find the courage to stay strong in her self-belief, overcome the prejudice of her peers and steer the mills through the tumultuous times of a changing world before her enemies destroy all she has fought for . . .
Star Trek: Picard: To Defy Fate
A thrilling new adventure based on the acclaimed TV series Star Trek: Picard!2401: Just weeks after defeating a devastating joint attack by rogue Changelings and remnants of the Borg Collective, Starfleet and the Federation face a long period of recovery that requires replacing lost personnel and ships. While touring the U.S.S. Titan-A, which is just beginning an extensive repair-and-refit process that will take nearly a year to complete, newly promoted Captain Seven of Nine and her first officer, Commander Raffi Musiker, experience a bizarre temporal event which renders them both unconscious and sends Seven into a deep coma. In the aftermath of this inexplicable attack, Admirals Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher are surprised by the appearance of Crusher’s son, Wesley. Now a Traveler capable of traversing through all of space and time, he warns them that forces he cannot identify are working to disrupt time for unknown and potentially catastrophic reasons. Reality as they know it is in jeopardy and, despite their initial best efforts, the effects are not contained but instead continue to escalate. Picard, Crusher, and Musiker join Wesley in hunting through time to stop whoever or whatever seems hellbent on rewriting history. But what is their unknown adversary’s ultimate objective? Left unchecked, their efforts might well erase from existence those Picard and his friends hold most dear. What could justify attempting to defy fate itself?
Pearl Beach
A life-affirming coming-of-age novel about friendship, family and the bittersweet beauty of growing up!For Billie, summer has always meant Pearl Beach - foaming white waves and lazy mornings, old Aunt Edith and above all, her best friend Andy. But this year, Andy is determined to grow up. Billie wants to change too, but why does growing up feel like losing their friendship forever?Then Aunt Edith gives Billie the diary she kept as a teenager. Inside is a tale of extraordinary survival - of feeling persecution and crossing oceans, of agonizing betrayal and breathtaking first love. Guided by Edith's past, can Billie find the courage to face her own future?Praise for Pearl Beach'This poetic novel flows with lyrical ease' Jamila Gavin, author of My Soul, A Shining Tree'A delightful coming-of-age verse novel' Tia Fisher, author of Crossing the Line'A stunning book that perfectly interweaves poetry and history' Gráinne O'Brien, author of Solo
Guess How Much I Love You, Dad!: Father’s Day Gift Edition
The ideal present for Father's Day for every dad, godfather, stepdad, grandad or father figure! Guess How Much I Love You has sold more than 61.5 million copies and been translated into 57 languages worldwide. It has become a timeless way to express love that’s simply too big to measure. Whatever the occasion or season, there’s a Guess How Much I Love You book for everyone!This stylish and convenient gift pack is the answer to all your Father's Day needs. With hardback gift edition of the classic book, a beautiful card and elegant, personalisable gift wrap, it has everything you need to delight your dad or a beloved father figure. Guess How Much I Love You is the internationally bestselling book which has become a way of expressing love so big it can't be measured. What better way to celebrate your father or the father figure in your life than telling him you love him - to the moon and back!
Flow: The Official Story of the Movie
The smash-hit movie Flow is now available as a novelisation for readers aged 8+! When Cat’s home is submerged by a great flood, it finds refuge on a boat alongside an unlikely band of animal companions… Together they embark on an extraordinary journey, encountering abandoned cities, breathtaking landscapes and forgotten creatures of the deep – while discovering their capacity for courage, resilience and friendship. An enchanting adaptation of the Oscar-winning film beloved of audiences around the globe. Flow is the winner of both an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature, as well as a host of other prestigious awards and nominations. Praise for the movie: “Brimming with sentiment but notcsentimentality” – IndieWire “The animals act like animals, and that gives their adventure an authenticity that, in moments of both delight and peril, makes the emotion that much more powerful.” – New York Times “Pure cinema, pure animation, pure magic” – Film Yap “An eco-parable … bracingly fresh and unexpected” – Guardian “Mesmerising and wondrous” – Empire
The Waning of Wisdom
In an era of rampant misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political polarization, this book confronts the paradox between rational models of human cognition and seemingly irrational behavior. Drawing on cutting-edge research in psychology and other social sciences, it explores practical tools such as fostering digital literacy and cultivating 'wise deliberative spaces' grounded in argument, perspective taking, and moral inquiry. Written for graduate students, researchers, and general readers, E. Michael Nussbaum provides an accessible introduction to contemporary models of reasoning, motivation, and dialogue. With chapters on truth, talk, trust, and thinking, the volume presents a revised model of dual-process theory, linking it to deliberative dialogue while integrating insights from education, communication studies, philosophy, and political science. The result is a timely vision of cautious optimism for navigating today's post-truth challenges.
Minotaur Boy
A hilarious, heartwarming twist on Greek mythology, perfect for anyone who has ever felt a little bit different. Alex is like any other twelve-year-old: he’s trying to survive school, navigate awkward body changes, and avoid his parents’ embarrassing “talks”. But Alex is hiding a secret... Alex is part-minotaur. You read that right – part-boy, part-bull. Instead of just battling with spots the size of Mars (thanks, puberty) and the looming school musical, he also has to worry about horns, hooves, and seriously hairy toes! And Alex soon learns that he isn’t the only monster in town. Every creature of myth has a legendary destiny and Alex is about to find out his…With heart, humour, and a lot of mythological chaos, Shane Hegarty's Minotaur Boy is a fantastical twist on the everyday embarrassments of growing up and the struggle to fit in. This myth-inspired middle-grade adventure for children 8-12 will resonate with and inspire anyone who’s ever felt different… or anyone who has ever been hunted by a demi-god!
My First Scottish A B C
Eilidh Muldoon brings the alphabet colourfully to life in this adventure story from A to Z. Follow a group of animals as they journey through the alphabet, identifying each letter and connecting it to features, animals and buildings in Scotland. The animals spot Bridges and Castles, Eagles and Gannets from the Ferry . . . before making their way finally to the Zoo!
The Poisoned King
'Katherine Rundell returns with a perfect fantasy' Telegraph** BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD WINNER **The unmissable new story in the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling Impossible Creatures series, for fans of Philip Pullman, Percy Jackson and Skandar. 'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael MorpurgoWhen Christopher Forrester is unexpectedly woken by a miniature dragon chewing on his face, his heart leaps for joy. For months he’s dreamed of returning to the Archipelago – the secret islands where all the creatures of myth still live. But he did not know it would involve a rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, or a plan to enter a dragon’s lair. Nor did he imagine it would involve a girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket and a ravenous hunger for justice... Awards and praise for Impossible Creatures WINNER Waterstones Book of the YearWINNER British Book Awards Children's Book of the YearWINNER Foyles Children's Book of the Year WINNER Books Are My Bag Readers Award'A book stuffed full of fantastical, magical delight' – Cressida Cowell'I love Katherine Rundell and everythings she writes. I defy anyone not to lose their heart to her stories' – Maggie O'Farrell 'Readers will seize this with delight' – Philip Pullman 'A masterpiece to rival Tolkien' – Daily Telegraph 'Every sentence sparkles ... Magnificent' – The Times Impossible Creatures Sunday Times bestseller, December 2023
Forged in War
A masterful history of how war and insecurity, both real and perceived, have driven Russia’s destiny for centuries, including the disastrous invasion of Ukraine. Putin retains his stranglehold on his position in Russia despite an almost ruinous invasion of Ukraine. The answer as to how and why can be found in Russian history. With no naturally defensible borders, and environmental factors constraining its economy, Russia has been pitched against the pre-eminent military powers of the age across the centuries, and often at a technological disadvantage. To respond to these challenges, it has had to sit heavily on the backs of its people, and so war – and the need to be able to fight it – has shaped its evolution, from tsars to commissars and presidents. The national identity has been forged in the furnace of war. From the medieval kingdom of Rus battling against a Scandinavian princes and Mongol emperors, to its own empire-building conflicts in 19th-century Asia, to the formative wars of the 20th century which saw Russia pitch from Tsarist empire to communist state and defender against Nazism, all these conflicts stained the lands of Russia red with blood. A weak post-Cold War Russia then turned to Putin, who created a new mood for martial triumphalism which led directly to the Ukrainian war. Packed with contemporary accounts, Forged in War strips away the myth to give an insider’s view on Russia’s past and present.
Firefly Wedding, Vol. 6
Satoko dreams of marrying a noble but can’t escape the assassin who has her within his sights.Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies. But before she can realize her goal, she’s targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, Satoko asks her would-be murderer to marry her. Her proposal isn’t sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills. Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life?Kotaro scales a steep cliff with Satoko in his arms. Unfortunately for him, Shinpei is waiting at the top, his eyes burning with hatred. The battle between these two men vying for the same woman’s heart will finally reach its bittersweet conclusion. Meanwhile, Satoko realizes she’s in love with Shinpei. Before she can come to terms with her feelings, however, she receives a shocking new order!
Spotty Animals
Get ready to meet SPOTTY animals in this delightful board book! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, each page invites little ones to explore first words, colours, sounds, actions and counting. Packed full of their favourite spotty animals, from a tiny ladybird to a speedy cheetah, a playful dalmatian, and more. With bright, colourful photographs and simple facts, it will spark their curiosity and encourage talking. Join the fun as you discover the animal kingdom together! Also in this series: Stripy AnimalsHuge AnimalsCute Animals
My Fair Frauds
A high society fraud and a scrappy swindler team up to take down Gilded Age New York in this tale of intrigue, drama, and female friendship. The Grand Duchess Marie Charlotte Antonie of Würrtemberg--a turmoil-plagued Germanic nation with closely guarded emerald mines--has taken Gilded Age high society by storm. Little does the upper crust know that Würrtemberg's mines are a sham and its "deposed duchess" is actually a con woman named Alice, a fallen woman out for revenge against the five ruthless robber barons who destroyed her father and left her family in shambles. Alice's long investment con finally clicks into place when she meets a scrappy magician's assistant named Cora, a drifter who has lofty aspirations of her own, a malleable young lady who proves the perfect debutante pawn to lure in Alice's final, and otherwise unattainable, target. With the help of insider and society maestro Ward McAllister, among others, Alice and Cora launch into the social season of 1884, scheming their way through grand balls, private dinners, and opera nights, ensnaring Alice's targets one by one. But as they hurtle toward their ultimate swindle, a sprawling orchestrated scheme at their fabricated embassy to rob their targets blind, pressures close in from all sides. Mutiny within the ranks, hidden moles, crises of conscience . . . This sting is sure to be the event of the season. Or else ruin Alice and Cora both.
Vnútri Zeme
Pod povrchom Zeme sa ukrýva civilizácia, ktorá nemala byť nikdy objavená.
Keď vedec Johann narazí na technológiu presahujúcu hranice ľudského poznania, stáva
sa terčom síl ochotných zabíjať, aby si zachovali kontrolu.
Po boku záhadnej Aury – ženy spojenej s mocou, ktorá presahuje chápanie moderného
sveta – sa Johann ocitá medzi dvoma realitami: medzi chladnou logikou kyborgov a
hlbokou silou civilizácie, ktorá spája vedu s vedomím. V srdci konfliktu stojí kryštálová
pyramída a rozhodnutie, ktoré môže navždy zmeniť osud ľudstva.
Vnútri Zeme je napínavý sci-fi triler o hraniciach vedy, o pokušeniu moci a o tom, čo sa
stane, keď človek zistí, že svet je oveľa väčší – a nebezpečnejší – než si kedy dokázal
predstaviť.
Otázka neznie, či sa tajomstvo odhalí.
Otázka znie: kto ho prežije.
I Chews You! On the Farm
Babies will always "chews" this adorable book featuring sweet farm animals plus a soothing teether!Babies will love interacting with the friendly farm animal faces in this cute teether book. Colorful illustrations and easy text combined with a playful shaped teether provide a full sensory experience for little readers. Colorful artwork will delight and engage little readersDurable shaped teether stimulates the senses and supports early-learning development Makes a wonderful baby shower, birthday or Valentine''s Day gift; holiday stocking stuffer, Easter basket stuffer, or diaper bag must-have
The Ship's Cat
From the bestselling author of The Ghost Cat comes an epic new adventure for cat lovers 'Uplifting, charming, funny... Written with such a light and witty touch, it is not only a unique read, it is life-affirming.' - Sue Lawrence Archie is a canny street cat who has no faith in humans. A cat can only trust himself, after all. But when he takes shelter from the cold near an airfield, he finds himself aboard a flight that will set him on an epic sea voyage - one that will take him farther than he's ever been and challenge everything he thinks he knows about 'home'. Determined to return to the shores of Blighty, Archie must rely on the generosity - and vessels - of humans on his way. With his unique polydactyl paws, each with an extra toe, Archie discovers he is not only a useful companion aboard fishing boats and luxury yachts, but also something of a lucky talisman. From the sun-drenched harbours of the Mediterranean to the bustling decks of ocean racers and narrowboats of Edinburgh's Union Canal, Archie becomes a legend among sailors as he tries to make his way back home. But is home a place, or a perso? mbark on this odyssey with Archie the stray and get swept away on this heroic, feel-good tale of unlikely friendship on the high seas.




















