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Find over 3,000 different plants for every location, style and scenario. With over 55K sold of the previous edition this new edition tackles themes of sustainability, resilient plants for a changing climate, and wildlife-friendly planting. In this plant book you will find: The ideal plant for more than 65 different locations, style effects, and themes Information about meadow-style planting and pollinator-friendly flowers, plants for year-round interest and for a changing climate. Simple planting recipes show you how to create beautiful containers, beds, borders, and garden designs. A Special Effects section which offers solutions to common problems, such as weed-suppressing ground cover. Matching the right plant to the right location is more than half the battle when it comes to gardening. Whether your site is stuck in shade or scorching in the sun, on a windy promontory or frost-prone hollow, this book has an almost inexhaustible array of planting suggestions so you can make the right choices for a thriving garden. With RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia you'll be inspired to discover thrilling new plants and feel reassured that they'll have the best chance to bloom.

Uncover fourteen famous myths and legends from around the world, retold in a simple, lyrical style in this collection for children. Marvel at this collection of famous myths from around the world for kids aged 5-7, uncovering tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals. A First Book of Myths contains fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delightful illustrations. From the story of Icarus – the boy who flew too close to the Sun – to the tale of why dogs dislike cats, this enthralling collection is the perfect introduction to stories that continue to stand the test of time. This exciting myths book for children offers: - Lyrical text alongside dynamic illustrations that bring classic stories to life in an engaging way. - Content by award-winning author Mary Hoffman, who has published over 90 children’s books. - Stories from all over the world featured, from ancient Greece to ancient China, providing diverse content. Written by award-winning, bestselling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings of a selection of myths are given a new life, and are perfect for reading together or alone. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations for kids to immerse themselves into the world of myths and legends.

Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world. Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them we simply couldn't exist – they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play a vital role in our ecosystems. Yet their numbers are plummeting in the face of changing climates, pesticide use, and threats to their essential habitats. This cutting-edge book, which is grounded in the latest research and written by members of the Royal Entomological Society, teaches you all you need to know about bugs, beetles, butterflies and more – revealing how vital they are to us and we are to them. From a look at how insects have been collected for study, to the use of insects in medicines, and their importance in art and literature, this fascinating book knits together science, food, culture and natural history. With advice on spotting insects in a range of habitats, species identification notes, a guide to attracting beneficial insects to your outdoor space, and more, this book is the ultimate wildlife-lover's companion.

The best-selling, official, and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe. Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features more than 1,200 iconic Super Heroes and villains, with hundreds of expanded entries detailing their adventures since the previous edition (2019). Major new characters have also been added, and the latest Marvel Universe crossover events, such as Judgment Day, Empyre, and War of the Realms, are included as in-depth features. With every character illustrated with superb artwork from the original Marvel Comics, this is the one book every Marvel fan has to own.

Go on an illuminating journey through the evolution of knowledge and communication with the debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Haughton. Discover how the ways we share and store information have shaped and changed the world in this utterly unique book. A fascinating read for both children and adults, it is suitable for children from age 8+. What is it that makes technology improve rather than stay static or even fall into decline? The answer is information. Celebrate your curiosity in this book of information, offering: - A beautiful look at the story of information; from the first languages and cave paintings through to how we communicate and record information today. - Content written by world famous and multi-award winning author and illustrator, Chris Haughton. - A global journey throughout history from the origination of language, how information has been passed on and recorded, how this has helped humans. This book tells the story of how we came to collect information, and what it means for us. The ability to record information in the form of writing and collecting data has caused an explosion of technological progress. It hasn't always been like this. For a long time, human progress was very slow or static. At some points it felt like our progress even ran backwards! Nowadays, we are used to technology improving all the time. Next year we will have better phones, cars, and technology. If we are able to record knowledge we can collect and share it. We can continue adding to it and it grows and grows. Learn all about how this works in The History of Information, through a mix of timelines, graphics and illustrations that clearly break down and explain each concept for kids and adults alike.

Get creative with this LEGO® book plus 150 bricks and sorting tray – and build and play your way through four fun-filled LEGO worlds. Use the LEGO bricks included to create a cool city car, then rebuild it into a jungle car, a spacecraft, or a submarine - and head off on adventures in your own unique LEGO worlds. Includes a minifigure and frog pal, too! Discover more than 150 build ideas to inspire you to create and expand your city, jungle, space, and underwater worlds. Read exciting stories, build fun LEGO models – and watch your LEGO worlds come to life! Includes a sorting tray for organizing and storing your bricks and models-in-progress. Your book, bricks, and tray can come with you wherever you go! ©2024 The LEGO Group

Enjoy fourteen beautifully illustrated fairytales, retold in a simple, lyrical style in this collection for children. This collection of famous fairytales from around the world will delight both kids and adults, featuring familiar favourites like Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, as well as lesser-known gems such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads. A First Book of Fairy Tales contains fourteen classic tales accompanied by magical illustrations that are known and loved around the world by many. Adults can enjoy introducing little ones to their favourites and reading these fairytales as the perfect bedtime story. This exciting fairytale book for children offers: - Lyrical text alongside dynamic illustrations that bring classic stories to life in an engaging way. - Content by award-winning author Mary Hoffman, who has published over 90 children's books. - Classic tales that are known around the world, full of magic kingdoms, enchanted animals, and determined heroes. Written by award-winning, bestselling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings of a selection of tales are given a new life, and are perfect for reading together or alone. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations for kids to immerse themselves into the world of fairytales and folklore. More in the series If you loved A First Book of Fairy Tales, why not try the other book in this collection by bestselling author Mary Hoffman, A First Book of Myths? Children can learn about famous myths and legends from all over the globe, going back in time to ancient China and ancient Greece.

Get closer to nature than you've ever been before with this guide to our wonderful world. Marvel at the breathtaking photography showcasing flora and fauna in the most incredible, intricate detail in this nature-packed guide for children aged 9+. This unputdownable book is a guaranteed favourite for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and budding wildlife experts everywhere. This impressive nature book for kids offers: - An exciting nature guide, organised by the different types; the basics of life, micro-organisms and fungi, plants, simple animals, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, mammals and entire ecosystems. - A focus on bright and annotated images, with text completely stripped back. - A breakdown of how nature and wildlife works, with exciting facts and detailed diagrams. From ants to elephants, the animal kingdom is explored and explained in this extraordinary encyclopedia that puts you at the heart of the action. See the tiny spines on a stinging nettle, and observe the secret suckers on an iguana's feet. The mysteries of the natural world are displayed with cross-sections, macro, and electron microscope images.

Take a self-care trip to Stars Hollow with this collection of life lessons from the Gilmore Girls. Relationship issues? Holding out for a parent’s approval? Can’t stop drinking coffee? All problems the Gilmore girls know a thing or two about. This handy guide to life includes wisdom from Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, the ultimate comfort-watching duo and the fastest-talking mother daughter team TV has ever seen. Blending the show’s quirky humour with real-life lessons on how to accept yourself and improve the relationships with those you love, Gilmore Girls: Life Lessons will help you become the best version of you, with the help of lots of coffee (and a shot of cynicism). This title is the perfect gift purchase for fans of Gilmore Girls, and a helping hand for anyone trying to figure it all out. With Gilmore-guided lessons in work, love, and friendship, you’ll learn how to fall down and pick yourself right back up again with advice from your favourite characters, including Luke, Babette, Paris, and Sookie – and especially Emily, who’s never without an opinion.

Holistic, accessible, and beautifully illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species. Written by specialist experts, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance. In this book, you will find: An exploration of all of the main groups - from the fleeting wildflowers that bring life to deserts to the towering giant trees of tropical rainforest giants, and from the lichens of the Arctic to the cultivated seaweeds of South East Asia The spectacular diversity of plants and fungi, the ecosystems they support, their symbiotic relationships with animals and each other, and their use in everything from food to clothing and medicine. Explanations of the ecological, economic, and cultural importance of plants and fungi The book explores how Plants and Fungi grow and reproduce and how they have evolved to adapt to every continent on Earth - even in the harshest conditions - while celebrating their beauty and diversity and telling the story of the world's more unusual and intriguing species.

Learn to think big and tackle life's tricky questions in this easy-to-understand guide to philosophy. Learn all about the great thinkers who, from ancient times to the modern day, have tried to make sense of the world by asking questions such as ‘Who am I?’, ‘Is the world real?’, and ‘Is it ever right to tell a lie?’ Meet Socrates and Confucius, Kant and Sartre, and many others who have studied and pondered on the complexities of everyday life in this book for children aged 9+ that breaks down philosophy in an accessible and engaging way. This book philosophy for children offers: - A clear and logical approach that brings the exciting world of big ideas and great thinkers within reach of young children. - A range of topics broken down by colourful photographs and lively, accessible text. - A new edition that’s been fully-revised with fresh material on issues of equality, climate change and virtual reality. This fully updated edition of The Children's Book of Philosophy examines the major philosophical theories and the problems that have puzzled people for hundreds, or even thousands, of years, working through them in clear and logical stages. The book's lively approach is designed to encourage children to think for themselves and to show them that anyone can be a philosopher.

A stunning art gallery in a book, art, annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints. Combining reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest art ever created. Immerse yourself in this book and learn all about art - how Michelangelo painted nudes, what cubism is, and where abstraction came from. Discover ancient Egyptian frescoes, read the visual clues to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and find out what inspired Louise Bourgeois and Banksy. In this art book, you will find: Art from all over the world exploring key elements such as composition, colour, technique, and symbolism. Profiles the work of more than 450 artists from across the world and many different cultures, covering every period and major art movement. Art set in its historical context, which makes art, annotated a complete overview of art history. An optional 32-page directory of biographies of all the artists featured at the back of the book. Packed with information and full of inspiration, art, annotated brings the finest paintings and sculptures right into your home. It is the ultimate history of art and visual sourcebook for all art lovers.

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide. Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories. This book explores: Both the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behaviour and diversity. Hawks, finches, swans, or birds of paradise, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage. The bold nature of European Robins and why they are associated with Christmas; the mythical Phoenix, which rises from the ashes; and learn about eagles, from their hunting prowess to their myriad of stories and symbolism. Packed with information, beautiful photography, and illustrations, The Bird Book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts.

For the first time ever, immerse yourself in the action-packed thrills of DC at the movies in one spectacular book. From the trailblazing 1940s movie serials that first put Batman and Superman on the silver screen to the Caped Crusader's swinging 1960s escapades and the iconic 1970s Superman, to the state-of-the-art 21st century reinventions of the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and Wonder Woman, this book provides an indispensable guided tour of DC cinema history. See how DC's characters, locations, costumes, and weapons have been adapted from page to screen and evolved over the decades. Witness some of the world's finest actors, such as Academy-Award winners Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Viola Davis, and others transform into the Super Heroes, Super-Villains, and supporting cast for their times. Go behind the scenes and discover little known facts while poring over stunning movie stills, character and set designs, and storyboards. All this, alongside engaging text that provides insights into DC's rich cinematic legacy, makes this the book that every DC film fan has been waiting for!

So you’ve decided to be an Adventurer. Good for you! Just a warning, though. There are some really horrible things lurking out there… Things with fangs and glowing eyes. Things that think you look delicious. Not to mention the magical mishaps, erratic wizards, and villainous cutthroats you’ll encounter. Whether you’re facing deadly fauna, urban perils, or merciless monsters, this guide will answer your burning survival questions. Want to know which is the best tavern in Baldur’s Gate, or have a pressing need for tips on how to escape an ogre’s lair? With this humorous handbook in your pack, your adventures will end in fame and fortune, rather than in something’s stomach. © and ™ 2023 Wizards of the Coast

Take your speaking skills to the next level with this easy-to-use visual guide to conversational English. Tired of textbook English? Keen to converse like a local? Need some help getting there? Then this book is for you! With more than 2,500 of the most useful words and phrases, English for Everyone: Everyday English is the perfect companion to help take your English from the classroom into day-to-day life. With this book, you'll learn what to say, how to say it, when to say it, and who to say it to! In this self-study guide, you will find: - A wide range of real-life topics and scenarios, from going to the supermarket and asking directions to making small talk at your neighbour's party and saying thank you (in at least five different ways!) - Authentic dialogues brought to life by clear, engaging visuals, followed by exercises to put into practice what you've learned and build the skills you need to speak and listen effectively. - Exercises on every page give opportunities to repeat and practise the dialogues, improving listening skills and speaking fluency. The dialogues are accompanied by audio on the free English for Everyone app, featuring native speakers of English. Listening to the audio helps you tackle any tricky pronunciation and learn how to use tone of voice and emphasis to make your meaning clearer. Whether you want to get a flat white to go, pop to the barbers for a quick trim, or kick things off at a meeting, English for Everyone: Everyday English will help you communicate with confidence in any situation. You need never be stuck for words again!