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Discover colours through fun play with Little Baby Learns: Colours! The ideal early learning set for toddlers from Priddy Books. With a board book and 12 shaped play pieces to use inside, it is a fun way to introduce young children to colours.Little ones can learn red, green, blue, and yellow as they go through the book and find different objects. Each of the 12 play pieces matches an image on the page and fits securely into the die-cut spaces, but can also be used separately...

You sit on it every day, but how much do you really know about your toilet? Discover the history of pooing and weeing in this frankly disgusting non-fiction book.Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle have scoured the toilet bowls and sewers of the world to find out how humans have done their business throughout history. It’s time to get to the bottom of toilets! Prepare to be revolted by:– A fossilized Viking turd discovered by archaeologists – The Mongol catapult used to fl...

There's lots for baby to explore in See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book. This sturdy board book, with bright photographs of happy babies, is specially designed to stimulate curiosity through sensory play. Each page has a colourful picture activity that invites baby to touch and explore. There are raised textures to feel, finger trails to follow, and a shiny mirror to look in to. Can they follow the swirl on the snail's shell? Can they tap the drum?As your baby grows, See, ...

FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the TOP BALLERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Lamine YamalNationality: SpanishHero Rating: 88Proving a gifted footballer from the age of four, Lamine Yamal overcame adversity to sign with La Masia at the age of seven.A talented right winger, Yamal's pace and powerful long-range shots have propelled him in his career to become one of the best young footb...

In the small town of Steventon, Hampshire, one of the world's most important authors was bornJane Austen is a luminary of the global literary canon and is adored for her wit, social observation and insight into the lives of women. But behind the books is a life largely unknown, with an idyllic childhood, a busy social life and an affectionate family circle. Elizabeth Jenkins' account of Austen's story not only brings to life the country gentry of Regency England, but also ill...

Discover the fundamental skills, insights and technical knowledge behind UX design and development. The UX (user experience) industry is growing by 39% every year. This is an exciting sector which demands a combination of technical expertise and creative flair.UX is also a vital ingredient for business success in a wide range of industries: every company that has a website, app or platform also has a UX team working behind the scenes. From research and information architectur...

'The feeling that the very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world ... this prospect frightens me much more than bombs'On the 70th anniversary of George Orwell's death, a new collection of his brilliant essays written during the Second World WarFascism and Democracy collects five brilliant examples of Orwell's writing during the darkest days of World War Two. Grappling with the principles of democracy and the potential of reform, the meaning of literature and fr...

A colourful universe of aristocratic buffoonery and public school nonsense' Greg James, host of BBC Radio 1 BreakfastPoor Pongo Twistleton only has to endure his energetic seventy-year-old Uncle Fred for lunch, once a year, but when he descends from Ickenham (he's the fifth Earl, don't you know) he has a plan that will make Pongo's hair stand on end and re-introduce him to his long-lost fiancée Sally Painter.But Pongo is busy impressing his future father-in-law Sir Aylmer Bos...

Nick Hornby's second bestselling novel is about sex, manliness and fatherhood. Will is thirty-six, comfortable and child-free. And he's discovered a brilliant new way of meeting women - through single-parent groups. Marcus is twelve and a little bitnerdish: he's got the kind of mother who made him listen to Joni Mitchell rather than Nirvana. Perhaps they can help each other out a little bit, and both can start to act their age.

'The pain of losing something precious can be forgotten over time. But our missed opportunities never leave us, and every time they come back to haunt us, we ache.' A shy young man leaves his home in rural Turkey to learn a trade and discover life in 1920s Berlin. There, amid the city's bustling streets, elegant museums, passionate politics and seedy cabarets, a chance meeting transforms his life forever. Caught between his desire for freedom and his yearning to belong, he st...

Arguably America's most influential short story writer, Edgar Allan Poe's tales of suspense never fail to spook and amaze. Gathered in this selection are his very best horror stories, including the gothic tour de force 'The Fall of the House of Usher', the other-worldly 'The Masque of the Red Death', and the murderous 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.

Featuring a diverse range of spaces, this book explores how bold, creative use of colour can bring energy, warmth, and personality to any room. From bright, playful palettes to sophisticated, rich tones, Vibrant Interiors showcases homeswhere colour is the star, enhancing both the design and mood of each space. With beautifully photographed rooms, the book offers readers ideas and inspiration on how toincorporate colour into their own interiors, whether through statement wall...

The second book in the all-new Golden Court romantasy trilogy. A secret song. A hidden fortress.A world on the brink of war. Royal guard Sadie Rauxtide has been grappling with how she’ll fit into the Golden Court, after the long, tyrannical reign of the evil sorceress has finally ended. But all thoughts of peace are lost when rival Wolf king Nero kidnaps the new Queen’s friend and mentor, Ora.Sadie along with Navin and Maez are tasked with discovering Nero’s secrets. Yet Navi...

The Boeing 737 is undoubtedly one of the best known of all passenger aircraft and has been built in greater numbers than any other commercial aircraft in the world. There are few airline passengers of the last decade who have not yet flown on one of these aircraft. More than 10,000 examples have been built in all its variants—an unbelievably high number for an airliner. This book describes the aircraft’s early development—from the first concept drawings in the early 1960s to ...

The Darling children are tucked up in bed when Peter Pan bursts in to their nursery. Peter and his mischievous fairy Tinker Bell entice Wendy and her brothers to fly away with them to a magical world called Neverland. There you can swim with mermaids and play all day with the Lost Boys. But you must watch out for pirates, especially Captain Hook. And how do you find Neverland? Second to the right and straight on till morning of course...

The world's threats are universal like the sun but Ricardo Reis takes shelter under his own shadow. Back in Lisbon after sixteen years practising medicine in Brazil, Ricardo Reis wanders the rain-sodden streets. He longs for the unattainably aristocratic Marcenda, but it is Lydia, the hotel chamber maid who makes and shares his bed. His old friend, the poet Fernando Pessoa, returns to see him, still wearing the suit he was buried in six weeks earlier. It is 1936, the clouds o...

Potrzeba odpowiednich warunków, by rozkwitnąćMinjun to charyzmatyczny tatuator z Seulu. Żyje zgodnie z rytmem wyznaczanym przez zakrapiane imprezy, undergroundowe koncerty i przelotne romanse. Kiedy jednak pewnego dnia do jego studia wchodzi blondyn w różowym płaszczu, który prosi o wytatuowanie skromnego wzoru bratka, wszystko się zmienia.Jedno spotkanie uruchamia lawinę wydarzeń, których intensywność odmieni życie dwóch młodych mężczyzn na zawsze… i poda w wątpliwość wszyst...

Streaming didn't just change what we watch. It changed who holds the power in entertainment. Streaming Wars reveals how platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Spotify and Amazon Prime have transformed more than just entertainment.They've rewritten the rules of streaming services, media economics, power and visibility. Journalist Charlotte Henry explores what's really going on behind your screen, from Hollywood's 2023 strikes to the rise of ad-supported tiers, the global ...

Taking control of your money starts with understanding how investing really works. How the Stock Market Works is your no-nonsense guide to understanding how the UK's financial markets operate and how to use them to your advantage. Now in its fully updated eighth edition, this bestselling book by Michael Beckett simplifies everything from shares and bonds to gilts, derivatives and ethical investing.Whether you're building a portfolio, planning for retirement or simply want to ...

Accelerate your career and transform your skillset without the commitment or cost of an MBA. This internationally bestselling book distils the full insights of an MBA, providing a comprehensive and engaging guide to success. This latest edition has been extensively updated to reflect the evolving curriculums from leading business schools, including new theories and insights on globalization and entrepreneurism.The 30 Day MBA takes you beyond the basics as it covers all 12 cor...

From supply chain management to entrepreneurship and social responsibility, The 30 Day MBA in International Business provides a comprehensive insight into this fascinating sector. It is difficult to understand the complexities and nuances of international business without comprehensive and expert teachings on its many sectors. This book demystifies the complexities of this growing industry, as it draws upon the insights from the MBA courses from the top business schools.These...

The global data market is estimated to be worth $64 billion dollars, making it a more valuable resource than oil. But data is useless without the analysis, interpretation and innovations of data scientists. With Confident Data Science, learn the essential skills and build your confidence in this sector through key insights and practical tools for success.In this book, you will discover all of the skills you need to understand this discipline, from primers on the key analytic ...

Cryptocurrency. DeFi. Web3.Fintech. The Metaverse. AI.The future of money is here. The world of money is rapidly changing, but what does it all really mean? Exploring key developments such as blockchain, DeFi, AI and the metaverse, the book brings these technical topics to vivid life via narrative deep dives into selected founders and their companies. Spanning multiple geographies from London to Lagos, via Ahmedabad, Dubai, Hong Kong, Karachi and more, Future Money pulls toge...

NOW A MAJOR DREAMWORKS ANIMATION!Includes an insert of full-colour images from the film!THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide. When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.After battling a fierce storm and escaping a v...