Macmillan Publishers

Share It! Level 5 Workbook

The Workbook provides reinforcement of the Student Book lessons' content, and can be used in class or as homework.

When a baby escapes a murderer intent on killing the entire family, who would have thought it would find safety and security in the local graveyard? Brought up by the resident ghosts, ghouls and spectres, Bod has an eccentric childhood learning about life from the dead. But for Bod there is also the danger of the murderer still looking for him - after all, he is the last remaining member of the family. A stunningly original novel deftly constructed over eight chapters, featuring every second year of Bod's life, from babyhood to adolescence. Will Bod survive to be a man?

Gateway B1+ Student's Book Pack - 2nd Edition

The Student's Book Pack contains the print Student's Book with a strong exams focus and exams task familiarisation throughout the Student's Book. Access code to the Student's Resource Centre is provided which includes the Class audio, Workbook audio, Life skills and Flipped classroom videos and a downloadable Macmillan Reader.

The Activity Book offers further skills practice by complementing the Student's Book and provides activities that support mixed-ability classes. Children's literacy skills are developed throughout, while key language is learned and reinforced. There is also extra external online exam preparation and reading material available.

The dictionary is designed to introduce children to the skills they will eventually need when using a standard dictionary. New vocabulary is presented unit by unit using a combination of illustrations, definitions and example sentences.

Beyond the Sentence

Picture Puzzle

This is a beginner-level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age groups, tastes and cultures.

The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

Business Essentials Careers Starter Pack

A bundle of three key titles from the popular Business Essentials series - all focused on the skills needed for getting a new job, including writing skills, creating a winning CV, and how to ace that all-important interview.

This includes writing skills for work-related projects (whether that be covering letters, presentations, special reports or online content); how to write an eye-catching and effective CV (and also, what NOT to do when writing one); and how you can best prepare for an interview, and the most effective ways to highlight your skills and talents to the greatest advantage when you're in the interview spotlight.

Designed for those looking to start their career after school or university, or anyone returning to work after a period of absence, the Business Essentials series focuses on the all-important skills that everyone needs in a workplace environment.

The Land Of Lost Things

Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things is the first book in the fun and exciting illustrated series from the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Bill Hope.

Remember the time we flew to the moon without a rocket? And the time we went to the bottom of the ocean and fought a high-voltage octopus? And how about the time we got lost in the Land of Lost Things? That was one of our most exciting adventures yet! It all started like this . . .

Lose yourself in The Land of Lost Things – you’ll never want to be found!

Sons Of Darkness

THE HOUSE OF THE DRAGONMEETSSUCCESSIONIN AN EPIC REIMAGINING OF THEMAHABHARATA

'An unforgettable wild journey set in re-imagined Vedic India'SF Book Review

'LikeGame of Thronesin an Indian alternative universe... exhilarating... heralds the arrival of a special new talent'Dan Jones

'Mahabharataimbued withA Song of Ice and Fire,The First Law, &MalazanBook of the Fallen'Novel Notions

SOME BALLADS ARE INKED IN BLOOD

Bled dry by violent confrontations with the Magadhan Empire, the Mathuran Republic simmers on the brink of oblivion. Senator Krishna and his third wife Satyabhama have put their plans in motion, both within and beyond the Republic's blood-soaked borders, to protect it from total annihilation.

But they are soon to discover that neither gold nor alliances last forever – and that they are not the only players on the board.

Mati, Pirate-Princess of Kalinga, has decided to mend her ways and become a good wife. But old habits die hard, especially when one habitually uses murder to settle old scores.

Brooding and beautiful Karna hopes to bury his brutal past, but finds that destiny is a miser when it comes to granting second chances.

Hero-turned-torturer Shakuni limps through a path of daggers. Meanwhile, his foes and woes multiply, leaving little time for vengeance.

Their lives are about to become yet more difficult, as a cast of sinister queens, naive kings, pious assassins and ravenous priests are converging where the Son of Darkness is prophesied to rise... even as forgotten Gods prepare to play their hand.

Survive Office Politics

A practical guide to office politics, including step-by-step advice on how to navigate difficult situations, work out who is doing what and why, and how to keep cool under pressure.

All workplaces, whether in person or remote, are affected by the intrigues of office politics. Survive Office Politics is full of practical advice on how to cope with difficult situations and people and get on with your job.

This book offers practical help on how to keep cool under pressure, watch out for danger signs, deal with a difficult situation, and work out who is doing what and why. It features step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists of handy books and weblinks.

Smart Leadership

Wherever you are in your career, this guide will give you a comprehensive understanding of the basic building blocks of effective leadership and management.

For all professionals, knowledge of the key elements of high-quality leadership is vital, whether they are existing managers, taking on additional managerial responsibilities, or looking ahead to their career goals. This base of knowledge stretches from the individual – leading yourself – to the group, leading teams and even entire organizations.

In tackling all these key aspects, the book equips you to progress in any area of leadership and management, from team-building to strategic planning. It also addresses the unique challenges of remote leadership that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an essential guide for anyone looking to thrive in a new era of modern leadership.

Tackle Office Nightmares

A clear guide that offers solutions and advice on a wide range of contemporary issues, from how to defuse tense situations, to where to turn if you think you are being discriminated against, to stepping in to help others.

While we'd all like a quiet life, there are some workplace situations that can't be ignored. Both virtually and in offices, bullying and discrimination remain problems for many organizations and their employees.

At the same time, key customers can be ever more demanding, won't take no for an answer and aren't afraid to tell you so.Tackle Office Nightmaresoffers solutions and step-by-step advice to navigating these issues and maintaining a harmonious working environment. It features step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points and lists of handy books and weblinks.

Once Upon A Silent Night

Once upon a silent night,

a stable stood. A star shone bright.

It is midnight on Christmas Eve, and a child is about to be born in a stable. How can the creatures help?

First, the cow offers up his manger, and the donkey gives his hay. The doves will sing the babe to sleep, the trees will watch over him, and the moon will fill his dreams with silver light. It's a moment of magic, as a little child enters the world and brings with him the most precious gift of all: love.

A beautiful and timeless retelling of the nativity story, with a lyrical rhyming text and luminous illustrations, this book is the perfect Christmas gift.

How To Be A Founder

An essential guide to equip the next generation of founders with the mindset and tools they need to take the leap to become globally successful entrepreneurs.Featuring a foreword by Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn, this fascinating handbook inspires potential founders and provides essential guidance and advice for people who want to create their own start-up and build a successful company. This book answers the question “how do I get started?” It takes the reader from making the decision to plunge into entrepreneurship, through the process of choosing and developing an idea and team, all the way to raising capital and working with VCs and angel investors.Alice Bentinck and Matt Clifford are the co-founders of Entrepreneur First (EF). Over the last decade, they have worked with thousands of ambitious individuals across the world, supporting them to become founders. Those individuals have now built companies worth billions of dollars that are taking on some of the world's biggest challenges, including finding hard-to-spot cancers, tackling climate change and building new financial platforms. In How to Be a Founder , the authors share advice, insights and lessons from their decade of experience working with individuals to become successful founders. The book covers what you need to do today to start your journey as a founder and the steps to take to maximise your chances of building a high-growth, scalable company. You'll also hear advice from some of the world's best investors and entrepreneurs who have built some of most iconic technology companies of our time.

Good Relations

'The psychologist's guide to getting on with people' -The Times

'Brilliantly empoweringand trulylife-changing...a must-readfor improving relationships.' -Gwyneth Paltrow

'Utterly fantastic.Read immediately.' -Claudia Winkleman

Do you want to get on with people better?

Having good relationships - from partners and family to your friends or colleagues - is the key to thriving. Research shows it impacts your health, well-being, financial security and happiness. But how do you get there?

Leading psychologist Janet Reibstein shows you step by step how to 'learn' relationships. By practising four essential skills, you can master how to communicate clearly, develop empathy and forge meaningful connections. You'll also learn how to make crucial repairs when things go wrong, so even the most difficult interaction can be a positive one.

Consider this your personal guidebook to more productive and satisfying relationships in every aspect of your life.

Powerful

GOLD AWARD WINNER, WELLBEING BOOK, HEALTH & WELLBEING AWARDS 2024

BEST MOTIVATION AND IMPROVEMENT BOOK AT THE LIVING NOW AWARDS 2024

'Procrastinating? People-pleasing? Feeling overwhelmed? Then this is the book for you'Stylist

'Maisie's insights changed my life'Anna Jones

THE NEW BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LIFE-CHANGINGPERIOD POWER.

Are you a people pleaser? Do you have difficulty with procrastination or react to situations defensively? Are you stuck in a vicious circle of prioritising others leaving you feeling irritated, worked up or just completely overwhelmed? Then this book is for you.

How you're wired has a lot to with why you worry about certain things. Maisie Hill turns her attention to stress hormones and the nervous system, showing you how you can take back control of the things holding you back in life.

Built on two decades of experience as a hugely sought-after hormone expert and life coach, Maisie gives you the information you need to understand yourself better and make sense of your stress responses.

From setting boundaries and facing difficult conversations to dealing with criticism, decisions or emotions, Maisie guides you through each challenge and offers practical solutions to help you identify the areas you want to work on. With case studies from her own coaching practice, discover the simple, tried-and-tested methods to get unstuck and make positive changes.

Become the expert in your own life with this revolutionary guide.

The Matter Of Everything

How did a piece of gold foil completely change our understanding of atoms? What part did a hot air balloon play in the discovery of cosmic rays? How do we know all that we know about the world today?

It's not simply because we have the maths – it's because we have done the experiments.

Accelerator physicist Suzie Sheehy introduces us to the creative and curious people who, through a combination of genius, tenacity and luck, staged the groundbreaking experiments of the twentieth century. From the serendipitous discovery of X-rays in a German laboratory, to the scientists trying to prove Einstein wrong (and inadvertently proving him right), The Matter of Everything takes us on a journey through the history of experiments that transformed our world.

Stolen Focus

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A SPECTATOR AND FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022

A WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH

'If you read just one book about how the modern world is driving us crazy, read this one' TELEGRAPH

'This book is exactly what the world needs right now' OPRAH WINFREY

' A beautifully researched and argued exploration of the breakdown of humankind's ability to pay attention ' STEPHEN FRY

' A really important book . . . Everyone should read it ' PHILIPPA PERRY

Is your ability to focus and pay attention in free fall?

You are not alone. The average office worker now focuses on any one task for just three minutes. But it's not your fault. Your attention didn't collapse. It has been stolen.

Internationally bestselling author Johann Hari shows twelve deep factors harming our focus. Once we understand them, together, we can take back our minds.

We're Going On A Sleigh Ride

THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD!

DISCOVER THESUNDAY TIMESBESTSELLING SERIES

We're going on a sleigh ride,

HO! HO! HO!

Can you find the hidden gifts?

Whoosh! Off we go!

Ho! Ho! Ho! Climb aboard Santa's sleigh and join the fun as four bunnies set off on a thrilling festive adventure. With ten presents to find hidden under the flaps, it's an action-packed treasure hunt! You'll need to watch out for the obstacles along the way – snowy clouds, church spires, flocks of flying geese – and help the sleigh back to the North Pole in time for Christmas!

The perfect Christmas gift, full of festive fun and winter magic, from the bestselling author ofWe're Going on an Elf Chase.

The Bunny Adventures series is the perfect collection for young children, full of exciting adventures, fun lift-the-flap pages, and made of very sturdy paper for little hands. Collect them all for a wonderful gift to be read, re-read, and treasured for years to come.

Private Equity

When we meet Carrie Sun, she can't shake the feeling that she's wasting her life. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Carrie excelled in school, graduated early from MIT, and climbed the corporate ladder, all in pursuit of the American dream. But at twenty-nine, she's left her analyst job, dropped out of an MBA program, and is trapped in an unhappy engagement. So when she gets the rare opportunity to work at one of the most prestigious hedge funds in the world, she knows she can't say no. Fourteen interviews later, she's in.

Carrie is the sole assistant to the firm's billionaire founder. She manages his work life, becoming the right hand to an investor who can move mountains and markets with a single phone call. Eager to impress, she dives headfirst into the firm's culture, which values return on time above all else. A luxury-laden world opens up for her, and Carrie learns that money can solve almost everything.

Playing the game at the highest levels, amid the ultimate winners in our winner-take-all economy, Carrie soon finds her identity swallowed whole by work. With her physical and mental health deteriorating, she begins to rethink what it actually means to waste one's life. A searing examination of our relationship to work, Carrie's story illuminates the struggle for balance in a world of extremes: efficiency and excess, status and aspiration, power and fortune. Private Equity is a universal tale of self-invention from a dazzling new voice, daring to ask what we're willing to sacrifice to get to the top and what it might take to break free and leave it all behind.

What I Wish People Knew About Dementia

What can a diseased brain tell us about being human, living our own lives better and helping those with dementia get the best from theirs?

When Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of fifty-eight, her brain was overwhelmed with images of the last stages of the disease -- those familiar tropes, shortcuts and clichés that we are fed by the media, or even our own health professionals. But her diagnosis far from represented the end of her life. Instead, it was the start of a very different one.

Wise, practical and life affirming,What I Wish People Knew About Dementiacombines anecdotes, research and Wendy Mitchell's own brilliant wit and wisdom to tell readers exactly what she wishes they knew about dementia.

On Our Best Behaviour

A provocative manifesto on what it means for women to be 'good' - and what happens when we stop.

'A stunning, big and bold encyclopedia of how to live'LISA TADDEO

'You will finish this book and immediately hand your copy over to your best friend'JENNIFER ANISTON

'I left feeling energized and galvanized to take back my true f**king freedom'JAMEELA JAMIL

In this groundbreaking exploration of the ancient rules that women unwittingly follow in order to be considered 'good', journalist and podcast host Elise Loehnen explains that these impulses - for instance, to show restraint, to be selfless or to prove ourselves in a male-dominated workplace - are ingrained in us by a patriarchal culture that reaps the benefits. So, what would happen if we stopped trying to be 'good'?

Provocative and bold,On Our Best Behaviourreveals an enlightening path towards a more balanced, fulfilled way to live.

'Astute, radical and utterly compelling'KATHERINE MAY

'A guide to liberation and a return to the authentic feminine self'GABOR MATÉ

'Brilliantly reframes our toxic cultural programming'LORI GOTTLIEB

You Can't Let An Elephant Pull Santa's Sleigh

Chaos at Christmas! Join a whole host of animals in silly situations as they try to celebrate the festive season.

You can't let an elephant pull Santa's sleigh,

if you want your presents on Christmas Day . . .

He'll do his best to tug it up to the sky

but the sad fact is – elephants can't fly!

Raccoons decorating your Christmas tree? Pulling crackers with alpacas? Kissing a buffalo under the mistletoe? Oh no . . . that just won't do! A festive romp featuring all sorts of animals in all sorts of madcap situations, from the bestselling creators of the You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus series.

One Last Thing

The last book from bestselling author and advocate Wendy Mitchell

'This beautiful book will give hope and courage to many people' Kathryn Mannix

'An uplifting memoir that reminds us we should relish every moment'Daily Mail

'A really thoughtful and thorough exploration of end-of-life concerns' Professor Celia Kizinger

After her diagnosis of young-onset dementia in 2014, Wendy spoke affectionately about the liberating feeling that came with having open conversations and confronting life's obstacles head on. So, in the years leading up to her death, Wendy set out to have what would be her most important conversation: to explore what options are available - and what options are denied - at the end of life.

Courageous, balanced and wise,One Last Thinglists the practical ways that we can prepare for death, offers the gentle words to raise the topic with our loved ones and consults leading experts to educate us on the topic of assisted dying.

Tom Lake

In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself one of America’s finest writers. In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family's orchard in Northern Michigan.

While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance years before at a theater company called Tom Lake. As Lara recalls the past, her daughters examine their own lives and relationship with their mother, and are forced to reconsider the world and everything they thought they knew.

Tom Lake is a meditation on youthful love, married love, and the lives parents have led before their children were born. Both hopeful and elegiac, it explores what it means to be happy even when the world is falling apart. As in all of her novels, Ann Patchett combines compelling narrative artistry with piercing insights into family dynamics. The result is a rich and luminous story, told with profound intelligence and emotional subtlety, that demonstrates once again why she is one of the most revered and acclaimed literary talents working today.

Mayowa And The Sea Of Words

'Joyful and truly original' -Katherine Rundell, author ofImpossible Creatures

WARNING: DO NOT JUMP ON THIS BOOK!

Haveyouever jumped on a book? Perhaps not. Most people would think it was a rather unusual thing to do.

Ten-year-old Mayowa has always thought that her Grandpa Edward, who dyes his beard emerald green and jumps on books in private, is rather unusual too. Until one day she jumps on a book for herself, and uncovers a huge family secret .

Mayowacanbook jump.

By jumping on a book, she can harness the emotions inside it and channel them directly into other people. And when the opportunity to use her power to save the lives of countless refugees presents itself, Mayowa wants to jump in with both feet.

But Mayowa and her grandpa aren't the only book jumpers in existence. And not everybody wants to use this power for good .

The first title in a dazzlingly imaginative adventure trilogy about one girl's power to change the world through the magic of book-jumping.Brimming with heart,Mayowa and the Sea of Wordsis a modern classic in the making.Perfect for everyone who knows the true power of a good book .

'A future classic that fizzes with originality'- A.F Steadman, author ofSkandar and the Unicorn Thief

'Beautiful storytelling' -Clare Weze, author ofThe Lightning Catcher

Perla - The Mighty Dog

In the first children's book written by critically acclaimed, international literary superstar Isabel Allende, Perla, the mighty dog, teaches her human brother, Nico Rico, how to use his superpowers to stand up to a bully.

Perla is a mighty dog who has two superpowers—making people love her, and barking really, really loudly. When she finds out her human brother, Nico Rico, is being bullied at school, she knows she has to step in! But what will Perla do?

In a charming and poignant story about the bond between child and pet, Isabel Allende makes her children's literary debut.

The Mime Order

Paige Mahoney has escaped the brutal prison camp of Sheol I, but her problems have only just begun: many of the survivors are missing and she is the most wanted person in London...

As Scion turns its all-seeing eye on the dreamwalker, the mime-lords and mime-queens of the city's gangs are invited to a rare meeting of the Unnatural Assembly. Jaxon Hall and his Seven Seals prepare to take centre stage, but there are bitter fault lines running through the clairvoyant community and dark secrets around every corner. Then the Rephaim begin crawling out from the shadows. But where is Warden? Paige must keep moving, from Seven Dials to Grub Street to the secret catacombs of Camden, until the fate of the underworld can be decided.

The Days I Loved You Most

Unforgettable and utterly romantic,The Days I Loved You Mostis a heart-wrenching, life-affirming novel that asks, How much would you sacrifice for the one you love?

In the summer of 1941, on the New England shores where they were raised, Evelyn and Joseph fell in love. Now, more than sixty years later, with a lifetime between them, they have gathered their three grown children to share the staggering news: she has received a tragic diagnosis, and he cannot live without her. So in one year’s time, they will end their lives on their own terms.

As the couple comes to grips with their fate, they retrace their past—the joys and regrets, the laughter and the sorrow—that brought them to this moment. They embark on a journey to live out their greatest dreams and to comfort and connect with each of their children before they're gone. But as their final days draw closer, they must confront the stark reality of what they are about to do, and make peace with the legacy they will leave behind for their family.

Spanning the twentieth century from World War II to 9/11 and beyond,The Days I Loved You Mostis a timeless tale of unwavering devotion -- a moving tribute to the enduring power of love and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope and beauty to be found.

Magic Pill

The bestselling author ofLost ConnectionsandStolen Focustakes a revelatory look at the new drugs transforming weight loss as we know it – sharing his personal experience on Ozempic and examining our ability to heal society's dysfunctional relationship with food, weight and our bodies.

In January 2023, Johann Hari started to inject himself once a week withOzempic, one of the new drugs that produces significant weight loss. He wasn't alone – some predictions suggest that in a few years, one in four of the British population will be taking these drugs. While around 80 per cent of diets fail, someone taking one of the new drugs is likely to lose up to a quarter of their body weight in six months. To the drugs' defenders, this is a moment of liberation from a condition that massively increases your chances of diabetes, cancer and an early death.

Still, Hari was wildly conflicted. Can these drugs really be as good as they sound?Are they a magic solution – or a magical illusion?Finding the answer to this high-stakes question led him on a journey from Iceland to Minneapolis to Tokyo, and to interview the leading experts in the world on these issues. He found that along with the drugs' massive benefits come twelve significant potential risks. He also learned that these drugs radically challenge what we think we know about shame, willpower and healing.

These drugs are about to change our world, for better and for worse. Everybody needs to understand how they work – scientifically, emotionally and culturally.Magic Pillis an essential guide to the revolution that has already begun – and which one leading expert argues could be as transformative as the invention of the smartphone.

The Lost World

When the reporter Edward Malone is sent to interview the formidable Professor Challenger about his accounts of strange prehistoric beasts on a remote plateau in South America, he expects to be given short shrift by the researcher, notorious for man handling nosy enquirers. But Challenger, impressed by the young journalist's thirst for adventure, invites Malone along on his next expedition, plunging him into a mysterious and dangerous world populated by dinosaurs and murderous ape men.

Having already written seminal works of detective fiction, Arthur Conan Doyle became a pioneer of early science fiction with The Lost World. This classic novel helped establish the genre and has inspired, since its first publication in 1912, countless stories, novels and films.

The Peter Rabbit Stories

This collection brings together in a single volume the four books that feature the famous young rabbit with the blue jacket and a penchant for mischief and disobedience: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and The Tale of Mr Tod.

From Peter's early adventures in the kitchen garden of Mr McGregor to his late exploits in the rescue of his cousin Benjamin's baby bunnies, these stories show why Beatrix Potter remains one of the most beloved children's authors this country has ever produced.

How To Calm Your Mind

A toolkit of accessible, science-backed strategies, How to Calm Your Mind reveals the path to a less anxious life, and even greater productivity, through calm.

Chris Bailey, researcher and productivity expert, realized he had burnt out. He was pushing himself too hard, and realized that productivity advice is useless without the mental space to use it.

Productivity advice works – and we need it now more than ever – but it’s just as important that we also develop our capacity for calm. By finding calm and overcoming anxiety, we don’t just feel more comfortable in our own skin, we invest in the missing piece that leads our efforts to become sustainable over time. We build a deeper, more expansive reservoir of energy to draw from throughout the day, and have greater mental resources at our disposal not only to do good work, but also to live a good life.

Among the topics How to Calm Your Mind covers are:

- How analogue and digital worlds affect calm and anxiety in different ways

- How our desire for dopamine breeds anxiety

- How hidden sources of stress can be tamed by a ‘stimulation fast’

- How ‘busyness’ is as much a state of mind as it is an actual state of life

The pursuit of calm ultimately leads us to become more engaged, focused and deliberate – while making us more productive and satisfied with our lives overall. In an anxious world, achieving calm is the best lifehack around.

Let's Meet Taylor

Hey Swifties! Jump into the magical world of Taylor Swift with this dazzling book all about your favourite superstar!

This fun picture book takes you on a sparkling journey from Taylor's early days on a Christmas tree farm to her shining moments as a music icon who lights up the stage like no other.

Its colourful pages are filled with stories of Taylor's first steps onto the stage, her incredible songs that speak right to your heart, and the belief of never giving up on her dreams.

Are you a big enough fan to find the Taylor Swift Easter egg hiding on every page? Can you spot her iconic styles, those famous hair flips, and your favourite Taylor lyrics? Count the butterflies to reveal her lucky number!

Perfect for young Swifties, Let's Meet Taylor is an unofficial biography filled with gentle text by Alexandra Koken and Claire Baker. It's beautifully illustrated by a true Swiftie, Mariana Avila Lagunes.

Join Taylor as she teaches us all to be fearless, believe in ourselves, and dance like nobody's watching!

'For preschool Swifties who want to know more about their idol, here's a sweet picture book biography with just the right amount of text to hold their attention. – Good Housekeeping US

Motivation

A legendary performance coach shares his simple, proven and fun methods for cultivating motivation – and keeping it. In Motivation, Stefan Falk is your expert guide to success.

‘If you’re looking for fresh ways to energize your work, you’ve come to the right place’ – Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again

Doing something for its inherent satisfaction – rather than external rewards – is the key to success and satisfaction in any endeavour. Motivation is your essential and comprehensive guide to achieving this. Filled with practical methods and techniques Stefan Falk developed at McKinsey & Company, and through twenty-five years as a senior executive and performance coach working with elite athletes, top executives, special operators in the armed forces and leaders from all walks of life.

To satisfy our psychological needs in today’s professional world, we must pursue them consciously and purposefully – but unfortunately, most of us don’t know how to do so effectively. The true solution to becoming happier, healthier and more productive is to become intrinsically motivated: to stop wasting time on activities that don’t really contribute to our careers or our company’s success, eschew the dog-eat-dog culture of modern business, and find ways to take pleasure in what we do – and to do it well. This groundbreaking book will revolutionize your approach to success at work and beyond.

‘The very best insights, tools and tips for managing yourself and your goals in high-pressure situations’ – Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive

Published as Intrinsic Motivation in the United States.

How Big Things Get Done

Best Books of 2023 – The Financial Times and The Economist

‘Important, timely, instructive and entertaining’ – Daniel Kahneman, bestselling author of Thinking, Fast and Slow

World expert Bent Flyvbjerg and bestselling author Dan Gardner reveal the secrets to successfully planning and delivering ambitious projects on any scale.

Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant new reality. Think of how Apple’s iPod went from a project with a single employee to an enormously successful product launch in eleven months. But such successes are the exception. Consider how London’s Crossrail project delivered five years late and billions over budget. More modest endeavours, whether launching a small business, organizing a conference, or just finishing a work project on time, also commonly fail. Why?

Understanding what distinguishes the triumphs from the failures has been the life’s work of Oxford professor Bent Flyvbjerg. In How Big Things Get Done, he identifies the errors that lead projects to fail, and the research-based principles that will make yours succeed:

+ Understand your odds. If you don’t know them, you won’t win.

+ Plan slow, act fast. Getting to the action quick feels right. But it’s wrong.

+ Think right to left. Start with your goal, then identify the steps to get there.

+ Find your Lego. Big is best built from small.

+ Master the unknown unknowns. Most think they can’t, so they fail. Flyvbjerg shows how you can.

Full of vivid examples ranging from the building of the Sydney Opera House to the making of the latest Pixar blockbusters, How Big Things Get Done reveals how to get any ambitious project done – on time and on budget.

'Entertaining . . . compelling . . . there are lessons here for managers of all stripes' – The Economist

Goth Girl And The Ghost Of A Mouse

A beautiful new cover look for the paperback edition of Chris Riddell's Costa Award-winning Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse. Illustrated in black and white throughout, full of adventure and dark humour, it is perfect for children aged 8 to 11!

Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth. The two live together in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. Lord Goth believes that children should be heard and not seen, so Ada has to wear large clumpy boots so that he can always hear her coming. This makes it hard for her to make friends and, if she's honest, she's rather lonely.

Then one day William and Emily Cabbage come to stay at the house and, together with a ghostly mouse called Ishmael, the three children begin to unravel a dastardly plot that Maltravers, the mysterious indoor gamekeeper, is hatching. Ada and her friends must work together to foil Maltravers before it's too late!

Continue this deliciously dark series with Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death and Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright.

Gonzo Capitalism

From Chris Guillebeau, the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, comes a captivating guide that explains how to create new income streams and thrive in today's turbulent economy. The nine-to-five is dead. This is Gonzo Capitalism.

'A must-read guide to the new economy. This book will help you navigate emerging paths to prosperity that you didn’t even know existed!' – Ozan Varol, bestselling author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist

Burdened with piling student debt, stagnant wages, and a rising cost of living, a growing number of enterprising individuals are abandoning the traditional nine-to-five model of modern work. Instead, they’re turning to an ecosystem of unregulated, decentralized platforms to build their own version of success.

In Gonzo Capitalism, serial entrepreneur and self-help expert Chris Guillebeau explores this brave new world – from the tech workers working multiple jobs at once to the British teenager who earned $500,000 naming other people’s babies, to the global community of online gamers getting ‘paid to play’. Along the way, he shows you how our turbulent economy really works, and how to come up with your own unconventional ways to turn your time and talents into a better way of living.