Ximo Abadia

Who were the first people to reach the summits of the world''s highest mountains? What materials did they use? Where are the tallest mountains located? When did sport climbing emerge? What is bouldering? From the rugged beauty of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park to the remote landscapes of Patagonia''s Fitz Roy, the towering peaks of Everest in the Himalayas to Europe''s iconic Mont Blanc, this large-format illustrated work explores the evolution, beauty, and history climbing. Brimming with incredible feats, stories of overcoming obstacles, and a wealth of information, The Big Book of Climbing includes information on how to ascend a peak in different seasons and with various types of climbs and covers important milestones and fundamental figures in the history of mountaineering.

It's a universal problem - no matter how hard they try, children just can't get to sleep! Perhaps counting sheep will help? But these sheep aren't content with merrily skipping over fences. Instead they come to life and decide to explore the house! Falling through the chimney, nibbling at the rug, dancing on the stairs, bouncing on the bed - will they ever be able to soothe a little girl to sleep? Perhaps a kiss from the littlest of lambs will help. Join one little girl as she struggles to close her eyes in this fun picture book with dream-like illustrations from Ximo Abadia.

From atoms to beehives to the movement of the planets, everything around us is buzzing with maths. So how does this language of numbers, symbols and equations make every single thing in our universe tick like an unseen clock? Visualise cosmic distances, discover the geometry in nature and marvel at the wonders of technology. Learn about mathematics in an extraordinary new light. Stunning surrealist artwork by Ximo Abadia meets easy-to-read informative text by science writer Colin Stuart to create highly engaging content that will inspire future engineers, mathematicians and scientists.

Living in a small town, Toto wishes to escape the inevitable life in front of him. He will never become a porter, he will become an astronaut instead! He bravely packs his bags, kisses his parents goodbye and sets off for the bright lights of the big city. Even when all his money for astronaut school is stolen by thieves, his hard work and stubborn determination sees him through. The small town villagers are awoken in the night by a huge roar - and are delighted to see Toto has come back to them on a rocket - his dreams finally a reality!This quirky, original story by the highly-acclaimed artist Ximo Abadia has an important message - never give up on your dreams. An endearing tale illustrated with vivid surrealist artwork, this story is as imaginative as it is bold.