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Unlock Your Imagination
Spark creativity and banish boredom with the ultimate collection of over 250 screen-free activities for kids. Winner of the 2018 Creative Play Award, Unlock Your Imagination is packed with creative, hands-on activities, including making your own fruit monster, creating a TV show, and building a crazy-golf course. It gives kids aged 7+ much-needed (and fun!) screen-free time. Inspiring creativity and imagination with amazing crafts and projects, this book encourages kids to get practical by creating their own origami animals and putting on their own puppet show. There's also plenty of fun games that will get them on their feet, including capture the flag, making an obstacle course (and then completing it!), and a guide to hilarious dance moves. Why this book is a must-have for every child:Endless Entertainment: Features over 250 brilliant ideas, ensuring you always have kids' screen-free activities ready for any situation, whether at home or on the go. Boosts Creativity: Encourages imaginative play and critical thinking with a mix of puzzles, creative writing prompts, and hands-on building projects. Award-Winning Content: A new paperback edition of the acclaimed title that won the 2018 Creative Play Award. Something for Everyone: A diverse range of boredom buster activities, including sports, drama, arts and crafts, and problem-solving challenges that require only simple household items. No matter what their abilities or interests are, unlock your child's potential and discover a world of fun beyond the screen today!*Unlock Your Imagination won a Creative Play Award in 2018 for the Books category.
Storm Breaker
🌩 Get ready for your next dystopian romance obsession — Divergent meets Fourth Wing in the gripping post-apocalyptic romantasy set within the exclusive Amery Academy…? DON’T MISS THE STUNNING SPRAYED EDGE SPECIAL EDITION, while supplies last!. ?‘Oh my gosh. Dystopian is back baby!!!!’' ? ?‘The chemistry is top tier’ ? ‘If you’re in your dystopian romance era like the rest of us, don’t miss this one!’ ? --ENDURE THE STORM. EARN YOUR PLACE. FULFIL YOUR DESTINY. For nineteen-year-old Poet Graves, New Manhattan has always promised safety from the deadly electrical storms that ravage the world — but only if she plays her part. Raised within the ruling Houses and betrothed to a powerful heir, she arrives at the prestigious Amery Academy knowing her future has already been decided: pass the trials, join the Society, and secure her place among the elite. Fail, and she will be cast out beyond the city’s protection. But Amery is nothing like she imagined. Its trials are brutal, its loyalties conditional, and its rules designed to expose weakness. As Poet struggles to survive, she must hide the truth that could get her executed: the storms don’t fear her — they answer back. Defying her father’s expectations, Poet dreams of becoming a Storm Breaker, someone trained to face the very forces others fear. But ambition can be deadly in a world where power is tightly held, and rebellion comes at a cost. When a dangerous outsider from beyond the city walls enters the academy, Poet is drawn to him despite everything she’s been taught to believe. He threatens the life she’s been promised. And choosing him could cost her not just her future, but her freedom. --🖤 TROPES FOR STORM BREAKER 🖤? Forbidden Romance ? Dark Academia ? Enemies-to-Lovers ? Dystopian ? Slow Burn? Found Family🔥 Praise for Storm Breaker 🔥'Equal parts ruthless and romantic, this story crackles and sparks with secrets, trials, and twists!' —Briar Boleyn, NYT bestselling author of Bloodwing Academy series'Storm Breaker is sharp, romantic, and bursting with edge-of-your-seat adventure. . .I cannot wait for more!'—Kaylie Smith, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Phantasma'One totally unputdownable thrill ride of a book.'—Sable Sorensen, USA Today bestselling author of Dire Bound'Nisha delivers a fresh new take on a beloved genre!'—Amber V. Nicole, NYT bestselling author of The Book of Azreal'Storm Breaker is the fresh, heart-pounding, action-packed dystopian dark academia you’ve been waiting for. . .sparks ignite from the very first page!'—Amalie Howard, USA Today bestselling author of The Starlight Heir'Storm Breaker is THE dystopian of the year. . .An absolute must-read!'—Tina Mars, author of This Wretched Alchemy'A fast-paced, electrifying bolt of a book, Storm Breaker is set to take over the world.'—Shaylin Gandhi, author of When We Had Forever'Storm Breaker is a gripping, unputdownable dystopian. . .this will be on everyone's “must-read” TBR.'—Elayna R. Galles, bestselling author of Tethered Readers are OBSESSED with Storm Breaker:‘Academia, trials, slow burn….SO good, I couldn’t put this down!’ — Reader review ‘Slow burn romance fans...this is for you! AMAZING!’ — Reader review ‘Rook is mysterious, brooding…I loved the yearning between them!’ — Reader review
Attention-Seeking Behaviour
'I have never told anyone about this before. There is no way to prove that it happened, but why would I lie?' The narrator of Attention-Seeking Behaviour thinks you should know about the body she found in the park. She thinks you should know about her sex life, which is fulfilling and systematic. She thinks you should know that she is a writer, that she is 'complex, creative and nasty'. But above all, she thinks you should know that she is a compulsive liar. Trying to break this habit for the sake of Normal Ben, an honest and uncomplicated man, she attempts a sincere reckoning with her long history of deception, its psychological roots and the terrible cost it has exacted on her relationships. But can we believe a word she say? unny, sexy, and politically astute, Attention-Seeking Behaviour is at once a personal confessional and a critical history of lie detection methods. Blending fiction and non-fiction - memoir, novel and essay - it wields confession shamelessly while positively embracing the proximity of literature and lying.
Beyond the Label
From unpicking the science of ADHD to understanding how it manifests uniquely in girls, this is a practical guide for parents based on medical expertise and lived experience. Do you find yourself wondering, yet struggling to accept, that your daughter might have ADHD? Are you on a long waiting list for an assessment? Have they recently been diagnosed and you are wondering what to do next? Are you overwhelmed daily by challenges and wondering how to go on? You are not alone. This book is your guide, offering practical insights, compassionate support and a roadmap to help you and your child with ADHD. It combines what the science tells us with the unfiltered realities of navigating ADHD as a parent, providing readers with actionable tools and emotional support. Dr Olivia Kessel's medical background allows her to approach neurodiversity with empathy and evidence-based solutions. This book reflects her personal story and professional expertise, offering hope, clarity and empowerment for families on similar journeys and ensuring their children have the support they need to become confident, thriving adults.
Journey Through the Mind
Dive into the wacky world inside your brain! This exciting book introduces young readers to the world of neuroscience - from how our brains help us day-to-day, to how scientists believe we can train our brains to achieve more, expanding human capabilities. Discover how our brains help us communicate, how they affect the rest of our bodies, and how our body's control centre makes us conscious of the world around us. Cool, graphic-style, fun illustrations intermix with jaw-dropping facts, Tomorrow's World showcases science like never before - as something that can change the world!
Children’s Picture Atlas
Set off on an exciting journey around the world with this beautifully illustrated picture atlas. Explore the continents and countries of the world with fun facts, easy-to-use maps and colourful illustrations. This new edition of the Children's Picture Atlas is filled with fascinating, up-to-date information about wildlife, culture, food, sports, amazing sights, and more. Did you know that Iceland is known as 'The Land of Fire and Ice' as it is home to both volcanoes and glaciers? Or that Trafalgar Falls in Dominica are unique twin waterfalls – one is hot and one is cold! Or that the Great Barrier Reef is over 2,300km long and can be seen from Space. Ideal for home or school, it’s the perfect introduction to life around the globe that will keep children absorbed for hours!
University of Cambridge: Teeny Tiny Science: I See a Tree
A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the life cycle of a tree. I see a tree with thousands of leaves, on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . . From a tiny acorn to a tall oak tree, join two children and their squirrel companion on a fantastic journey through the life of a tree. As they burst through the soil, float on falling leaves and spot birds pecking at acorns, young readers will discover how a tree grows in an incredible, ever-changing cycle. Expert text will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5 year-oldsCreated in consultation with Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic GardenFeatures breathtaking, collage-style artwork Don't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud and I See A Star
That's Mathematics Activity Book
A Fun, Colourful Maths Activity Book for Ages 7-9Give your child a maths confidence-boost with this vibrant, hands-on activity book designed to make real-world learning fun. Designed for children aged 7-9, it turns everyday situations - like cooking, sport, shopping, birthday parties and daily routines - into engaging maths challenges. What’s InsideNumber writing and number-order puzzlesSeek-and-find counting activitiesShopping and mental-arithmetic gamesPattern-spotting and problem-solving tasksFull-colour, joyful illustrations by Elina BraslinaThis fun-packed activity book is based on lyrics by mathematician and musician Tom Lehrer and shows children that maths is useful, interesting and truly everywhere. A perfect choice for parents looking for playful, meaningful maths practice at home. Award-Winning Companion TitleThat’s Mathematics was chosen as a Best Book for Year 1 by Books for Topics and shortlisted for both The Week Junior Book Awards and the SLA Information Book Award.
Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos
Latest book in the doodle-packed diary series – now with a fresh new look and exclusive bonus content. "Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering" – Mail on Sunday"You must read these books" – Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny vs MonkeyI am Loki, the trickster and the greatest of all gods... Loki, the mighty trickster god, has been banished by Odin to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy. When Freyja, the god of love and war pays a visit, friends turn to enemies and enemies to friends, turning Loki's life upside down. Usually it's him causing the chaos, but this time, it's up to Loki to stop it. BONUS CONTENT: Loki-style "facts" about his fellow Norse gods, a mysterious prophecy generator and a lesson in how to draw Valerie. There’s a whole world of Loki to read: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame A Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the World A Bad God’s Guide to Making Enemies A Bad God’s Guide to Causing Chaos Also in the series: A Bad God's Guide to Unruly Activities
BOBA: Kniha o bubble tea
Tahle knížka je nabitá zajímavostmi, tipy a recepty, díky kterým si bubble tea zvládneš připravit i doma. Naučíš se vyrobit vlastní tapiokové (boba) kuličky, vyzkoušíš spoustu příchutí a zjistíš, jaké nejbláznivější a neobvyklé kombinace frčí ve světě. Nechybí ani krátký příběh o tom, kde se bubble tea vzalo, zábavné aktivity a pár základních pojmů k bubble tea, ať jsi vždy hned v obraze. Tak už nečekej a vydej se s námi na hravou cestu plnou barev a chutí a zažij něco nového!
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Blueprints
Many artists are unaware of the mathematics that bubble beneath their craft, while some consciously use it for inspiration. Our instincts might tell us that these two subjects are incompatible forces with nothing in common, but what if we’re wrong?
Marcus du Sautoy, acclaimed mathematician and Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford, looks to art, music, design and literature to uncover the key mathematical structures that underpin both human creativity and the natural world.
Blueprints takes us from the earliest stone circles to the modernist architecture of Le Corbusier, from Bach’s circular compositions to Radiohead’s disruptive soundscapes, and from Shakespeare’s hidden numerical clues to the Dada artists who embraced randomness. Instead of polar opposites we find a complementary relationship that spans a vast historical and geographic landscape.
Whether we are searching for meaning in an abstract painting or deciphering poetry, there are blueprints everywhere: prime numbers, symmetry, fractals and the weirder worlds of Hamiltonian cycles and hyperbolic geometry. Nature similarly exploits these structures to achieve the wonders of our universe.
In this innovative and delightfully bold exploration of creativity, Marcus explains how we make art, why a creative mindset is vital for discovering new mathematics and how a fundamental connection to the natural world intrinsically links these two subjects.
Life on Earth
A new, beautifully illustrated edition of David Attenborough's groundbreaking Life on Earth.
David Attenborough's unforgettable meeting with gorillas became an iconic moment for millions of television viewers. Life on Earth, the series and accompanying book, fundamentally changed the way we view and interact with the natural world setting a new benchmark of quality, influencing a generation of nature lovers.
Told through an examination of animal and plant life, this is an astonishing celebration of the evolution of life on earth, with a cast of characters drawn from the whole range of organisms that have ever lived on this planet. Attenborough's perceptive, dynamic approach to the evolution of millions of species of living organisms takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of discovery from the very first spark of life to the blue and green wonder we know today.
Now, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the book's first publication, David Attenborough has revisited Life on Earth, completely updating and adding to the original text, taking account of modern scientific discoveries from around the globe. He has chosen beautiful, completely new photography, helping to illustrate the book in a much greater way than was possible forty years ago.
This special anniversary edition provides a fitting tribute to an enduring wildlife classic, destined to enthral the generation who saw it when first published and bring it alive for a whole new generation.
Okamžiky s Otou Pavlem
Vzpomínky na báječného člověka a spisovatele Otu Pavla jsou jako teskná píseň s radostnými akordy. Jsou to zážitky dvou kamarádů, nádherné okamžiky jejich společného mládí, které strávili prací v rozhlase, novinách a časopisech a první pokusy na jejich úspěšné literární dráze, kterou v případě Oty Pavla ukončila předčasná smrt. Kniha je zároveň dobovou freskou charakterizující českou společenskou a politickou scénu po druhé světové válce.
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Vysocí muži jen neradi tančí
Hudba jako útočiště. Vášeň jako osud. životopisný román o Hanuši Wihanovi, violoncellistovi, který dokázal proměnit ticho v hlas a obyčejný tón v pravdu o člověku. Z Police nad Metují vede jeho cesta přes orchestry evropských měst a pražskou konzervatoř až k založení Českého kvarteta – tělesa, kde hudba přestává být Kariérou a stává se řečí duše. Kniha pulzuje emocemi přelomu 19. a 20. století: radostí z hudby, vnitřní samotou, neklidem doby i hlubokým kontrastem mezi Evropou a českým světem plným skrytých sporů. Ty se však v hudbě rozpouštějí – nebo zůstávají nevyslovené, protože skutečné soustředění patří tónu, nikoli hluku kolem.
Autor Pavel Frydrych, stejně jako Hanuš Wihan rodák z Police nad Metují, vypráví příběh muže, který nemusel tančit, aby dokázal pohnout světem.
Pevnost kořenů
Sbírka Pevnost kořenů přináší básně prostoupené tichem krajiny, hloubkou víry i naléhavostí současného světa. Autorka Marie Dolistová ve verších citlivě zachycuje proměny přírody, lidského nitra i času, který plyne mezi zrozením a odchodem. Motivy lesa, putování a světla se zde prolínají s otázkami smyslu, utrpení i naděje. Vedle meditativních a duchovně laděných básní se ve sbírce objevují i silné reflexe aktuálních událostí a bolestí světa, které kontrastují s tichou krásou haiku a obrazností přírodních scenérií. Pevnost kořenů je knihou o hledání pevného bodu v nejistém světě – o návratu k podstatě, k víře, k tichu, které dokáže nést i v časech zkoušek.
Tátovy historky aneb Můžeš prosím vykoupat děti?
Ke střetu ženského a mužského světa někdy dochází u kohoutků s teplou a studenou vodou. Tátové v nesnázích naštěstí mohou zavolat na pomoc odborníky, a to i do koupelny. Podmínkou je znát to správné telefonní číslo.
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The Things We Never Say
Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He spends his days teaching history to high schoolers, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbours, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad-at himself and the people around him-and turns a question over and over in his mind: how is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us?
And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear-and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence.
With exquisite prose and profound insight, Elizabeth Strout captures the way grief reverberates through decades, the comfort found in deep friendships and the freedom that comes when we break free of our secrets. The Things We Never Say is a stunning new novel from one of our most acclaimed observers of the human heart.
The Impossible Fortune
"A wedding. A code. A murder. Time is ticking . . . Your move."
It's been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal.
But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life, the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into their most explosive investigation yet, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?
The unmissable new mystery in the bestselling, record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman.
A River Red With Blood
The players call it The Game. There are just two rules:
• No Killing Close to Home.
• No Killing Outside the Game
But what happens when those rules get broken?
When the drowned body of a troubled teenager is recovered from a river in Maine's Kennebec Valley, and a young woman disappears from a small rural town, they draw the attention of the private investigator named Charlie Parker.
Now Parker will be forced to confront a band of men without morality and without loyalty, not even to one another, in a place where the very darkness is alive.
Because something has emerged from the shadows, something very bad.























