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DK Super History The Underground Railroad
This series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum. DK Super History: The Underground Railroad is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full picture of a key moment in history. Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary, and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning about key historical moments. Embark on an educational journey and take a 360-degree look at the Underground Railroad, exploring the background and context, key people, the events themselves and their influence on history. This history topic book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the key teaching points. Bright images, engaging content and interactive elements that help encourage reluctant learners. Vocabulary-building content covering all the key teaching points for various curricula. Delve into the inspirational story of the legendary secret network that helped enslaved people in North America escape from slavery between the 17th and 19th centuries. With specially designed pages that build upon historical understanding and make complex events accessible to children, DK Super History: The Underground Railroad is the ideal companion for history curricula. Transform learning with DK Super History, where history comes to life on each page.
Mania
FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORMurder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller from the bestselling crime writer and author of The DCI Ryan Mysteries. “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” – The Times“A literary phenomenon” – Evening Chronicle------------------------------------You can't run from the past... Back in London after a dramatic trip to North America, Doctor Alexander Gregory finds himself without an occupation while he awaits the all-important decision of the disciplinary panel at Southmoor Hospital. That is, until he witnesses the death of a famous actor, live on stage during the opening night of King Lear. When the police rule the death suspicious, they call upon the elite services of Gregory and his partner in criminal profiling, Bill Douglas. Gregory is paired with attractive investigating officer DCI Hope and tensions arise - especially when an old foe resurfaces. With bodies piling up and no new leads, Gregory and Hope realise the must look to the past to uncover the truth - before it's too late. Immersed in the glamorous world of celebrity, Gregory soon learns that, beneath the surface, things are far murkier than they seem... ------------------------------------READERS LOVE MANIA BY LJ ROSS"This book is a spell-binder! LJ Ross has a true gift for keeping the reader enthralled." - 5-star reader review"I couldn't put this book down, it kept me entertained from start to finish" - 5-star reader review"Another brilliant book by LJ Ross!" - 5-star reader review"How does she do it EVERY SINGLE TIME?! I'm in constant awe of the sheer talent this wonderlady has!" - 5-star reader review"Fast-paced with twists and turns. Loved it." - 5-star reader review
Under the Same Stars
'Under the Same Stars will leave you shattered and wildly hopeful' E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud'Stirring and absolutely unforgettable' Samira Ahmed, New York Times-bestselling author of Internment and Hollow Fires'Full of banter, romance, humor and a little bit of magic' Gayle Forman, author of Not Nothing and After LifeFrom New York Times-bestselling author Libba Bray comes a propulsive historical mystery that examines truth, rebellion, reconciliation, and what must be sacrificed for a better world. It was said that if you write to the Bridegroom's Oak, the love of your life will answer back. Now, the tree is giving up its secrets at last. In 1940s Germany, Sophie is excited to discover a message waiting for her in the Bridegroom's Oak from a mysterious suitor. Meanwhile, her best friend, Hanna, is sending messages too-but not to find love. As World War II unfolds in their small town of Kleinwald, the oak may hold the key to resistance against the Nazis. In 1980s West Germany, American teen transplant Jenny feels suffocated by her strict parents and is struggling to fit in. Until she finds herself falling for Lena, a punk-rock girl hell-bent on tearing down the wall separating West Germany from East Germany, and meeting Frau Hermann, a kind old lady with secrets of her own. In Spring 2020, New York City, best friends Miles and Chloe are in the first weeks of COVID lockdown and hating Zoom school, when an unexpected package from Chloe's grandmother leads them to investigate a cold case about two unidentified teenagers who went missing under the Bridegroom's Oak eighty years ago.
Making It Up
“Yes, and . . .” Explore how the principles of theatre and improv can help parents engage in imaginative play with their children with actor and theater teacher Christopher Mannino. Just ask a certain animated blue dog we all love: Play-centered parenting is what every young child wants and needs, yet it’s hard to manage in today’s busy, hectic world. How can real-life parents with real responsibilities and stresses drop everything to be silly with their kids? You don’t need to be a trained actor to engage in your child’s imaginative world. It’s easier than it sounds, and far more powerful than you can imagine. With the techniques found in Making It Up, accompanied by playful illustrations from Cory Reid, you’ll have more energy, more confidence, and a stronger relationship with your kids in just ten minutes a day. And you might just find yourself having fun!
Memory
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring How can we remember certain events from our childhood as if they happened yesterday and then forget we did last week? Why does our memory seem to work well at some times but not at others? What happens when it goes wrong? Can memory be improved or manipulated by psychological techniques, or even ''brain implants''? How does memory grow and change as we age? And what of so-called ''recovered'' memorie? his Very Short Introduction brings together the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to address these important questions around the science of memory. It weaves case studies, anecdotes, and even literature and philosophy into its explanations of how memory works and why we can''t live without it. This edition includes major updates that take into account recent developments in our understanding of memory, especially in areas such as sleep and healthy aging.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Seekers and Partisans
This book recounts the tales of individual Americans, some well-known and some not, who strove to understand their nation and its place in the world in the roiled years 1935–41. David Mayers identifies these individuals as 'seekers' and 'partisans.' Primarily disillusioned idealists, both on the left and right, they hurried from America to explore and be part of a different world. Among those featured are John Robinson, a Black aviator who in 1935 led the Ethiopian air force against the Italian invasion; Agnes Smedley, who joined the Chinese communists during the Sino-Japanese war; eminent Black civil rights theorist W. E. B. Du Bois; Helen Keller, an advocate of the seeing- and hearing-impaired; architect Philip Johnson; Ezra Pound, a lauded poet who championed Mussolini; and Anna Louise Strong, drawn to Stalin's USSR. The lives and stories of this diverse group shed light on the contested nature of American ambitions, aims, and national purpose, and destabilize what it means to be 'American.'
Young Discoverers
Discover the incredible true stories of children who have changed how we see the world. From fossilised creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, Young Discoverers is a thrilling collection of real-life tales about some of the most astonishing discoveries ever made and the young people who made them. Travel through time and across continents to uncover:A prehistoric monster hidden in the cliffs of EnglandThe boy who uncovered the first step to the tomb of Tutankhamun, leading to one of the most famous archaeological discoveries of all timeA glittering gold nugget that sparked America’s first gold rush - found by twelve-year-old ConradA Viking Sword pulled from a lake in Sweden by an eight-year-old girlThe world’s biggest star sapphire, once used as a doorstop in Australia!…And many more jaw-dropping discoveries!In each of the twelve tales, you meet the young person at the heart of the discovery – following them through the twists and the turns of their adventure. The children and teenagers you meet may have come from different places and lived at different times in history, but they all have something in common – a curiosity for the world around them! Some of our young discoverers saw something that seemed out of the ordinary and went to take a closer look, while others felt something strange with their fingers or toes or heard an unexpected sound. One of our heroes even followed his nose all the way to an incredible find. Fun and engaging, packed with fascinating facts and perfect for fans of history, science, and treasure hunts, this book will inspire curiosity and confidence in young readers and show them that anyone – no matter their age or experience – can make an extraordinary discovery. Find out how in Young Discoverers and get ready to see what mysteries are waiting to be uncovered in your own world.
Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll are very different. Rock is strong and Roll is soft. Rock hates attention. Roll loves it. But hang on . . . Maybe they have more in common than we think . . . This standout debut from Ruby Amy Thompson introduces two unforgettable characters!With bold visuals, big laughs, and a brilliantly playful layout, this is a story that celebrates connection; Rock and Roll always appear on opposite pages, yet their worlds are cleverly linked through shared experiences. Perfect for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph, or Squirrel and Bird by Laura Baker and Stacey Thomas. This is a joyful picture book packed with read-aloud energy. A brilliant springboard for conversations about first impressions, identity, and all the weird and wonderful things that bring us together - even when we seem worlds apart.
Born to Race: The Little Guide to Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri's star is on the rise - and at a meteoric rate. The 24-year-old is fighting to become the first Australian for 45 years to become Formula 1 world champion as he goes head-to-head with British McLaren teammate Lando Norris. It could be a rivalry that lasts for many years, and one that is already capturing the imagination of race fans around the globe. Will Piastri and Norris replicate the fierce competition of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen or even reach the notorious dislike of Alain Prost and Ayrton Senn? ith an entire nation watching and willing his every move behind the wheel, Piastri looks set to become a national hero and his F1 crowning seems more a matter of when rather than if. From his brilliance on the racetrack to his humble beginnings in Melbourne, The Little Guide to Oscar Piastri provides a fascinating snapshot of a thrilling driver who could dominate for years. Packed with quotes, facts and trivia, it's the ultimate companion for any fan of Piastri or Formula 1 as his remarkable journey to pole position shifts through the gears. SAMPLE CONTENT:"It was in a service station car park in the UK. So, it wasn't the most glamorous place to be signing an F1 contract, but it was a very, very special feeling."Oscar Piastri"I knew, even when I was karting and racing the cars in Formula Four that the chances of reaching F1 are so slim, and I always tried to stay realistic. My main goal was to become a professional racing driver and be paid to drive race cars."Oscar Piastri For the early part of Oscar's career, his father Chris followed his son as his mechanic.
The Zoo
Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo in this illustrated non-fiction story by zookeeper and TikTok sensation Jawnie Payne.This gentle story is a perfect gift for kids who love animals or are going on a trip to the zoo. It follows the exploits of several characters over the course of a busy day – including zookeepers, a school trip, and some very mischievous animals! Along the way readers will discover how the creatures are fed and kept entertained, as well as what goes on once the zoo shuts for the day!Stunning illustrations by Susan Deming bring the world of a zoo to life – from the big cat enclosure to the penguin pool – with plenty of things to spot in the illustrations for eagle-eyed readers.By the end of the book kids will have a newfound respect for all of the work that goes on to make every zoo experience memorable.
Super Cuties A Cosy Springtime Colouring Book
Escape into a world of cute and cosy with this spring colouring book! Unwind and enjoy a moment of calm as you bring springtime scenes to life. Choose a whimsical nature scene and make it yours with this cosy spring colouring book, full of heartwarming scenes of blooming flowers and adorable characters that will fill you with the magic of the season.De-stress with adorable characters on a leisurely stroll through a sunny meadow, water the garden to see colourful flowers burst into life, and watch a family of birds as baby birds emerge from their nest to take their first flight. It’s time to daydream about the joys of spring through colouring!This spring colouring book features:30 tear-out postcard-style pages that are thick and won’t leak through colour.Bold and high-quality designs that are easy to colour.Cute and playful spring illustrations that are inspired by Japanese popular culture.A relaxing mindfulness activity that supports wellbeing and promotes time away from a screen.Super Cuties Cosy Colouring is a fantastic mindfulness activity, perfect for a relaxing night with a hot chocolate or a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, colouring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus.More in the seriesThe fun doesn’t stop here! Collect the Super Cuties Cosy Colouring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun. Get festive with Super Cuties: A Cosy Christmas Colouring Book or get in the spooky spirit with Super Cuties: A Cosy Halloween Colouring Book.
Everything You Need to Know
Ignite young minds and spark curiosity with Everything You Need To Know — an enthralling, illustrated encyclopedia for children aged 7 and up on an unforgettable journey through a world of wonders.This captivating single-volume resource unfolds across ten thrilling core topics: Earth, Space, Science, Machines, Human Body, People and Places, History, Dinosaurs, Plants, and Animals. Each page bursts with vibrant visuals and engaging, interactive elements designed to enlighten and inspire.Dive into a treasure trove of knowledge where every chapter enriches and consolidates their understanding, turning learning into an adventure they''ll want to explore again and again! A perfect resource for every child''s bookshelf!
Roots
In‘Roots’, Tam, a dedicated Mental Health Counsellor from the Swansea Valley,South Wales, invites the reader into her intimate world of reflection andresilience. Througha collection of heartfelt poems, she navigates the tumultuous journey of life,exploring themes of loss, grief, healing, and the profound growth that emergesfrom adversity. Each piece is beautifully illustrated, capturing the tenderessence of her experiences and echoing the depth of her emotions. Tam’spoetry delves into the voice of her inner child, bringing to light thestruggles faced in unlit storms. This memoir is not about assigning blame;rather, it celebrates the strength found in vulnerability and the courage toconfront the challenges that life presents. With the hope that her wordsresonate deeply, Tam encourages readers to connect with their own stories anddiscover their innate resilience.
Red Pockets
*Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize*‘A fascinating exploration of the linkages between ancestral inheritance, diasporic belonging, and our climate future... I read it in one sitting, which took me on a moving and often unexpected journey’ Aube Rey Lescure'Part of me knew what the hungry ghosts wanted all along, what they still want. It is not vengeance. No, they want something else, but we refuse to listen. They want us to face up to our broken obligations.'Every spring during the Qingming Festival, people return to their home villages in China to sweep the tombs of their ancestors, making offerings of food and incense to prevent them from becoming hungry ghosts that could cause misfortune. Yet for the past century, a time ruptured by war and revolution, many tombs have been left unattended. Following a record year of wildfires, Alice Mah returns to her family’s rice village in South China, and discovers that her ancestors are almost forgotten, and there are no tombs left to sweep. Instead, there are incalculable clan debts to be paid. Here Mah chronicles her journey from the rice villages of South China to her home in post-industrial England, through the Chinatowns of Western Canada where she grew up, to the isles and industry of Scotland where she now lives. As years pass and fires rage on, she becomes increasingly troubled by her ancestors’ neglected graves. Her research on pollution gives way to growing eco-anxiety, culminating in a crisis of spiritual belief. A haunting blend of memoir, cultural history and environmental exploration, Red Pockets confronts the hungry ghosts of our neglected ancestors, while searching for an acceptable offering. What do we owe to past and future generations? What do we owe to the places that we inhabit?
Blood Vengeance
Britain’s wartime alliances hinge on the outcome of Kalisz’s next case…Christmas Day 1943, Arisaig, Scotland. The body of beautiful, well-connected Polish SOE agent Krystina Kowolska is found in the gardens of the country house where she’s been preparing for a vital mission to France. The question is, was she already dead when she was hanged?Two days later, resistance double agent, Investigator Jan Kalisz of the Warsaw Kripo is flown to Britain where Winston Churchill himself tasks him with finding Krystina’s killer, before the cracks in Britain’s alliance with Poland become fractures.Yet Arisaig is a place of secrets where everyone is a trained killer, and Kalisz discovers that Krystina had her demons – and her enemies. Was she the hero her record suggests or the traitor the whispers hint at?The gripping third instalment in the Warsaw Quartet by Douglas Jackson, perfect for readers of Chris Lloyd and Simon Scarrow.Praise for Blood Roses, book one of the Warsaw Quartet‘A compelling, evocative story of evil stalking amidst the chaos of war’ Giles Kristian''A dark, twisting thriller ... Jan Kalisz, Douglas Jackson''s police officer hero, is the natural heir to the late Philip Kerr''s Bernie Gunther'' Andrew Taylor‘A remarkable crime debut … What raises the novel to another level is in the atmospheric evocation of a city in the process of being systematically obliterated by the Germans and brought to life again by Jackson’s pen … Gripping stuff, a series that could develop into something impressive and a goldmine for Philip Kerr Bernie Gunther fans’ Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time‘Immensely powerful and vivid .... This is historical crime fiction at its best’ Chris Lloyd‘The writing is scalpel-sharp, the unrelenting savagery of the Nazi occupation vividly painted… With this book, Jackson will rightfully be regarded as one of the UK’s finest crime writers’ Ben Kane‘A taut, tense thriller… Gutsy and gripping, this is perfect for fans of Chris Lloyd and Robert Harris’ D. V. Bishop‘Jackson has created a brilliant mash-up of WW2 thriller and a serial killer chiller, and in so doing brings a fresh perspective to both. Sharp, intelligent writing that makes for a compelling read’ Alison Belsham''Jan Kalisz is a dazzling addition to the canon of compromised heroes... A thrilling wartime adventure story'' Russ Thomas‘Jackson brings the tension, brutality and paranoia of Warsaw of the period into murderous life. A knife-edge thriller’ Douglas Skelton''A dark story set against dark times, you practically need a torch to read it'' Alec Marsh, author of Rule Britannia''Jackson has written an utterly compelling novel ... A remarkable piece of work, a fine piece of craftsmanship'' Scotsman
The Doom Loop
Global economic power is shifting, liberal market-oriented democracies face growing domestic turmoil, and international trade and financial integration is crumbling. How did we get here??In The Doom Loop, economist Eswar Prasad argues that the very forces that we long believed could stabilize the world order are fueling its destabilization. Rather than promoting shared prosperity, globalization has instead deepened economic inequality, stoked political backlash, and prompted escalating trade wars. Institutions like the International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organization, founded to foster international cooperation, have failed to adapt to twenty-first-century realities. The rise of ‘middle power’ countries like India, Brazil, and Indonesia once suggested a stable multipolar future, but today, such nations are increasingly forced to pick sides as the United States and China fight for global dominance.Prasad argues that we are caught in a destructive feedback loop between economics, domestic politics, and geopolitics. The Doom Loop offers a clear-eyed and bracing account of a world spiraling into disorder, and makes it clear that old solutions cannot pull us out—we need radically new solutions to solve the world’s problems
Whose Song to Sing
How does an adopted person construct their identity? In this collection of essays, Ben Wildsmith relates the key events of a turbulent life and considers the factors that shaped his nature. Examining notions of culture, belonging, authenticity and family, Whose Song to Sing? takes us from 1970s Birmingham to South Wales in the 2020s, via America, Australia and Thailand. Wildsmith offers an adoptee’s take on society – ironic and occasionally caustic – as he struggles to carve out a space within it. As family life disintegrates, he seeks refuge in culture, always returning to the songs and stories of the Valleys, the gift of his adoptive grandfather. We follow a path from childhood privilege to addiction and despair, before the healing power of community offers a route to happiness. Unflinching and frequently comic, Whose Song to Sing? shows how establishing a viable identity from uncertain materials can be a creative act, and a life’s work.
A Visitation of Spirits
A Visitation of Spirits, is the powerful story of Horace Cross, a popular and highachieving sixteen-year-old boy, who wrestles with the guilt of discovering who he is, a young man attracted to other men and yearning to escape the narrow confines of Tims Creek. Raised on stories of prophets, revelations, and dreams, his internal struggles take shape in his mind as demons and angels battling for his soul, culminating in one night of horrible and tragic transformation. Horace seeks help from his cousin, Reverend James "Jimmy" Greene, but he finds himself ill-prepared to help the boy, plagued by demons of his own. And as Horace spirals out of control, Jimmy must ask himself what it says about him and his community that they cannot reconcile the spirits of the past with those of the future. Weaving the mythos and the hard realities of rural Black life and easily gliding between past and present, A Visitation of Spirits is a classic novel of growing up from a literary giant. Outsider Classics is Dead Ink's resurrection ground for the strange, the silenced, and the outcasts. This series exhumes lost literary voices that were ahead of their time to restore them to the cult status they always deserved. From forgotten masterpieces to once-censored provocations, each title is a reaction against the canon curated for readers who want to stray into the margins and away from the mainstream.
The Kings Head
A fierce story about friendship and competition set among London's forgotten girl gangs for fans of The Girls by Emma Cline_______________________'Compelling' THE SUNDAY TIMES'The Kings Head's postwar era is clearly defined. But the questions it asks are eternal' OBSERVER'A glorious tale of female friendship and rivalry' LUCIE McKNIGHT HARDY'Wonderfully vivid, powerful and compelling' JOSEPH O'CONNOR'A startling new talent' PETER JAMES_______________________We never ran the place on paper, but we had reigned here as Kings, reigned over the world we created for ourselves. 1957, London. A gang of girls called the Kings rule the bomb-struck streets of Finsbury Park. When Harry, their unpredictable but charismatic leader, tries to encroach on the territory of the rival Seven Sisters gang, the Kings know they're in for a fight. Armed with flick knives and fists, they do battle in dancehalls and on football fields. But with the authorities closing in and conscripted boys threatening to reclaim what was once theirs, the Kings must ask if they're willing to pay the price of loyalty... __________________________Readers are loving The Kings Head'Fresh and exhilarating''Thrilling from start to finish''The characters jumped off the page''I would definitely recommend''Looking forward to reading more from Kelly Frost'
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