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Expand your Psychology knowledge with this easy-to-use study guide which has everything A Level students need to get to grips with this fascinating subject. Super Simple Psychology breaks down complex information into manageable, bitesize chunks, and it covers all the key topics, ranging from brain anatomy and memory to phobias and types of therapy. With clear and straightforward coverage of all the core Psychology topics, this is the ideal companion for students looking for concise information to support them with classwork, homework, and exams. This psychology study guide offers: - Material that supports A Level and International Baccalaureate curriculum, complementing coursework and exam revision. - An easy-to-use layout, with one topic per page and key facts for every topic. - Visual explanations that help tackle complex topics and make learning straightforward. Super Simple Psychology contains all the essential topics for A Level Psychology in one handy study guide. Each page covers one topic and is designed and illustrated to make the facts easy to understand and remember and to bring the subject to life. Information panels explain and analyse key theories and studies with the help of simple graphics and a useful "Key facts" box on every page provides a summary to help with revision.

This exciting introduction to myths and legends is brimming with facts about magical stories from the very furthest corners of the world. Explore retellings of favourite myths as well as lesser-known ones in this book of fantastic stories from every corner of the globe. Children aged 5-9 can dive into a world of heroes, villains, quests, and magic in this encyclopedia filled with magical stories of myths and legends. This children’s encyclopedia about myths and legends offers: - An encyclopedia of fantastical stories combining fun, friendly, and accessible text with bright illustrations and photography. - An exciting new title in the award-winning My Encyclopedia of Very Important... series. - Chapters on: Sea Creatures, Mythical Creatures, Winged Creatures, Magic and Mischief, Heroes and Battles and Legendary Stories. Learn about stories that have shaped civilisations from a huge range of different cultures with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Myths and Legends. This book provides valuable insight for children into other cultures, encouraging them to think about their place in the world, different values, and the similarities and differences between other cultures and their own.

Learn how to read with these decodable Phonic Books for older readers. Phonic Books Pet Sitters are older reader books that introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. The pack of 12 decodable books is aimed at older children in the very early stages of reading and in need of support, teaching different letter patterns through a series of activities. Dedicated books in each stage break down phonics practice while offering different stories, encouraging independent reading from the start for ages 9-12 or KS2/Years 5 and 6. It starts at at CVC level and introduces adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs, with gentle progression throughout the set. For example: Books 1 & 2: CVC, CVCC, CCVC Books 3: CCVCC Book 4: sh, ch, tch, th Book 5: ck, ng, qu, wh, le, -ed This 200-page phonics activity book features: - Activities to practice previously taught spellings in Pet Sitters. - Each unit introduces new letters and sounds through sounding them out (sat, s - a - t). - Reading material aimed at older children who need support with their reading. - CVC, VCC, CVCC, CCVC, and CCVCC words, introducing adjacent consonants, consonant diagraphs and suffixes -ed and -ing. What is phonics? Phonics is a way of teaching children to read through understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specialises in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.

Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients. It examines our millennia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of sumptuous illustrations and tales from all over the world. Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history and are used in many different ways around the world. This fascinating reference covers: - All food groups, including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, herbs and spices. - Information on every aspect of food’s origin, history, and place in world cuisine. - Photographs that showcase culturally and historically interesting foods and how they are used. Packed with glorious images to create a feast for the eyes and stories that surprise and enthral, this is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasbord packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts.

School is now in session! Learn the art of drawing manga with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu. In Manga Drawing School, Mei guides you through every artwork step by step, from drawing simple faces and hairstyles to striking poses and action-packed fantasy scenes. You'll discover over 50 lessons that will help you master the skills you need to create manga characters and scenes that are packed with personality. Starting with the basics – from drawing the right lines and layering colour to storyboarding and using speech bubbles – you'll build your skills chapter by chapter with lessons on expressions, hands and feet, outfits, and even fantasy characters. Try your hand at different manga styles including chibi, shonen, and chibi art, and take your art to the next level with Mei's tips and masterclasses. With Mei's help and encouragement, you'll create characters that are packed with personality, whatever your age or skill level. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!

Take note: You can enjoy music analysis. This concise and clear guide to simplified music theory teaches readers who play music by ear how to read musical notation by guiding them through the basics of reading and composing music to share with others. In this revised edition, renowned music author Michael Miller will help you learn: The basics of tones, including pitches, clefs, and major and minor keys The building blocks of rhythm, including basic notation, time signatures, and tempo How to create tunes, starting with melodies, chords, chord progressions, and phrases and forms Composing and arranging your own music, including coverage of musical genres and forms, arranging for voices and instruments, working with scores, and performing your music The basics of accompaniment, including transcribing, accompanying melodies, and transposing to other keys Michael will also share online ear training and transcribing exercises to help you better understand music analysis. If your goal is to learn how to read and compose music, Music Theory Note by Note will provide just what you need to become successful.

Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales, and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America. The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature. In this ghostly novel, you will find: - Recounts of infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters. - Feature profiles for other ghostly or undead beings such as vampires and werewolves. - There are numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures all over the world. A serious but reader-friendly overview of a fascinating and controversial subject that explores the supernatural across the world and throughout history. The most holistic illustrated history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a sceptic.

A fun and colourful board book with sliders to help young children learn simple words. This exciting novelty board book of first words helps babies and toddlers develop early reading skills and expand their vocabulary. Part of the new DK Slide and Seek series, Slide and Seek First Words will stimulate early learning in a fun and interactive way. Young children will love the slide-and-seek elements and eye-catching illustrations, like an inquisitive worm peeking out of an apple. The easy and clear text makes this book an enjoyable introduction to first words, and the sliders create an exciting reveal on every page. This interactive and colourful first words book offers: - A safe and sturdy board book format with sliding surprises inside for little ones to move. - Full-colour illustrations, high-quality interactive elements, and easy-to-read text. - A learning tool for young children, encouraging them to name and point to objects in order to identify them. This bright, colourful baby book allows readers to get hands-on as they discover ten keywords for young children. This interactive board book makes early learning easy and exciting; slide through the pages to reveal extra surprises that visually reinforce the keywords - perfect for little fingers and young minds!

A fun and colourful board book with sliders to help young children learn their first numbers. This exciting novelty board book makes learning first numbers easy and will stimulate babies' and toddlers’ early learning. Part of the new DK Slide and Seek series, Slide and Seek First Numbers will stimulate early learning in a fun and interactive way. Young children will love the slide-and-seek elements and eye-catching illustrations, like a bright red bus and jumping frogs. The easy and clear text makes this book an enjoyable introduction to first numbers, and the sliders create an exciting reveal on every page. This interactive and colourful numbers board book offers: - A safe and sturdy board book format with sliding surprises inside for little ones to move. - Full-colour illustrations, high-quality interactive elements, and easy-to-read text. - A learning tool for young children, encouraging them to number and point to objects in order to identify them. Toucans, spaceships, and other exciting objects will introduce babies and toddlers to the world of numbers in this touch-and-learn board book. This interactive board book makes early learning easy and exciting; slide through the pages to reveal extra surprises as little ones count the numbers from 1 to 10.

Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work with this all-in-one encyclopedia. Make technology fun, fascinating, and accessible with this inspiring guide for children aged 9+ that explains the machinery of everyday life. Each page of this detailed encyclopedia will guide kids through the technology that surrounds them. Have you ever been tempted to take the back off your TV? Have you wondered about what's going on beneath your feet on the street where you live? Children can lift the lid on the technology they use all the time but take for granted. It also takes them to places they'll never get the chance to see, such as the inside of a nuclear storage facility or the crew capsule on top of a Moon rocket. This technology encyclopedia for kids offers: - Key insights into the science that makes machinery work, explained in an accessible way for 9-12 year olds. - Zoom-ins, pull-outs, cutaways, and sequences that reveal hidden features and explain how things work. - Technology at every scale, from your own body to an electric scooter or a national power grid. How Technology Works takes kids on a journey of discovery, starting with technology at work inside the human body before exploring cities and factories and then blasting off into space. Along the way, they will lose themselves in super-detailed illustrations that reveal amazing hidden things and explain how they work.

A beautifully illustrated collection of more than 20 Chinese myths retold for children Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths. With more than 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers intrigued by the ancient civilization of China. From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Chinese mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and mischievous creatures, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Chinese people themselves. Learn why the Chinese New Year is celebrated with lots of noise, how Yi the Archer shot down nine suns shining in the sky, and how the Chinese zodiac began. It's time to ride on the back of a Chinese dragon, cross the Milky Way on the Magpie Bridge, and join the Jade Rabbit on the Moon. This book brings ancient China to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology.

This busy numbers board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning numbers and words! Introducing My First Numbers, a busy board book with tabs to get toddlers aged 0-3 thinking, counting, and learning new words. This interactive book is packed with colourful pictures and fun-filled activities to get your little ones learning to count. Babies and toddlers will love joining in and learning their numbers from 1 to 10, and then up to 20 in this first counting book that's perfect for sharing and developing children's speaking, listening, and observation skills. This numbers board book for babies offers: - 13 exciting tabs to turn to, featuring the numbers 1-10, 20, and four recap pages to reinforce learning. - A sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers. - Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development. Let's have fun counting to 10, then up to 20, recognising numbers, and saying lots of words! Each page is dedicated to a number, and there are entertaining play-and-learn questions and challenges throughout, such as flapping your arms 7 times like a butterfly, and wiggling 10 fingers! A final recap page gets little ones thinking about 'less than' and 'more than'. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? There's so much more to explore and love with DK's My First series. With over 15 titles in the series, your child can discover new topics, people and places to keep them entertained time and time again. Discover all the colours of the rainbow with My First Colours, meet playful puppies and cuddly kittens with My First Animals, learn to talk with My First Words, and have a fabulous time on the farm with My First Farm.

The dramatic events of some of the world's most controversial murder trials The stakes are never higher when the charge is murder... Explore the riveting twists and turns of some of the most notorious and controversial murder trials in history, such as the O. J. Simpson, Phil Spector, and Oscar Pistorius cases. Each of the trials detailed in this book-the latest in DK's highly successful series of true crime investigations-dominated the world's news media and gripped public attention. After examining the evidence, if you had been a member of the jury, what would have been your verdict? Guilty? Or Not Guilty?

Join children's author and vet Dr Jess French and explore how animal bodies work, and the amazing things they can do. The Animal Body Book is a friendly introduction to animal anatomy, perfect for any child fascinated by animals or budding veterinarians. With nine chapters covering skeletons, circulation, digestion, the senses and more, every aspect of anatomy is covered, all clearly explained by animal expert Dr Jess French. Animals perform extraordinary feats every day, from breathing underwater to flying, but how do they do these amazing things? The answers lie in the miraculous forms and features of their bodies. This fascinating animal anatomy book for kids offers: - Detailed but child-friendly illustrations of animal biology on every page. - Information by animal expert and children’s TV presenter Jess French. - First of its kind material focusing on animal biology for children aged 5-9. - 9 chapters which break down different anatomy, covering: skeletons, muscles, circulation, breathing, digestion, the senses, reproduction, skin, and invertebrates. From a whale's enormous heart and an owl's sensitive ears, to a tortoise's tough shell and an insect's unusual eyes, explore more than 40 animal adaptations in close detail. Vivid photography combined with annotated illustrations reveal what each species looks like inside, and colourful diagrams help support children’s understanding of animal anatomy.

A fully updated and expanded edition of the LEGO Harry Potter. Magical Treasury, featuring new sets and fun facts about the magical world of LEGO Harry Potter - plus an exclusive LEGO Harry Potter minifigure! Explore the magical world of LEGO Harry Potter.! LEGO Harry Potter. Visual Dictionary is the definitive guide to LEGO Harry Potter, packed with spellbinding sets, minifigures, and magical accessories, with an exclusive LEGO Harry Potter minifigure! Meet all the classic LEGO Harry Potter characters - from Hermione to Hagrid. Discover amazing details of fan-favourite sets from the Hogwarts Express, 4 Privet Drive, Diagon Alley, and the epic 6000+ piece Hogwarts Castle. Learn how these magical sets are created in a behind-the-scenes chapter, which features an interview with the award-winning LEGO Harry Potter team. Whether you see yourself as a brave Gryffindor, a loyal Hufflepuff, a clever Ravenclaw, or a cunning Slytherin, find out everything you need to know about LEGO Harry Potter in this must-have book. This Visual Dictionary is a fully updated and expanded edition of LEGO Harry Potter. Magical Treasury and features LEGO Harry Potter sets from 2018 to the latest release in 2024. & . Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights JKR. (s23). 2023 The LEGO Group.

Creative meals for wherever life takes you! Chef Adam Glick has traveled the world cooking in tiny galley kitchens, in campers, and over campfires. Along the way, he’s developed skills for making the most of limited kitchen space and using resources from the environment to create innovative, delicious recipes even on the road. Learn his techniques for outdoor and small-space cooking and make restaurant-worthy meals on your next outdoor adventure, including everything from: - Preparing for your next road trip by planning for meals ahead of time - Cooking a delicious meal over a fire at your campsite or in your backyard - Outfitting the kitchen in your tiny home or recreational vehicle for success - Learning the art of presentation and infusing rich flavors into every dish With more than 75 recipes that cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and more, Adam will help you bridge the gap between cooking in a modern kitchen and cooking in less-conventional spaces. Accompanied by stunning images of epic landscapes and fascinating stories from Adam’s travels around the globe, Live Free, Eat Well shares the skills and recipes you need to cook outside or on-the-go, wherever you want to be.