penguin books

<p>Active Learning - Dinosaurs And Prehistoric Creatures</p>

<p>What was the biggest dinosaur? And the smallest? Are there any animals today that are related to dinosaurs? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Active Learning: Dinosaurs covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is the perfect book to keep budding paleontologists busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with the fascinating history of dinosaurs. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd-one-out, drawing, and colouring.</p>

<p>Active Learning is a brand new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Children learn through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore a topic. Designed to support teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.</p>

<p text-align:="" justify;""="">Tales From Shakespeare: Puffin Clothbound Classics</p>

<p text-align:="" justify;""="">Puffin Clothbound Classics is a series of much-loved stories from classic children's literature, brought together by Puffin Books in beautiful hardback volumes.</p>

<p text-align:="" justify;""="">A perfect introduction to 20 of Shakespeare's greatest plays. Renowned writers and essayists of the 18th century, siblings Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Shakespeare's stories for children of all ages. Their accessible writing never loses the feel of Shakespeare's beautiful language and humanity, and convey all of his wit and wisdom.</p>

<p text-align:="" justify;""="">This classic volume includes:

· A Midsummer's Night's Dream

· Much Ado About Nothing

· As you Like It

· King Lear

· Macbeth

· Twelfth Night

· Romeo and Juliet

· Hamlet

and more.</p>

<p text-align:="" justify;""="">'First published in 1807, and never out of print, these stories, adapted from 20 of Shakespeare's plays, are clever and powerful summaries designed to provide children with enough plot and characterisation to allow them to understand the plays themselves when they later see or read the authentic versions.' - Independent</p>

<p text-align:="" justify;""="">Also in Puffin Clothbound Classics:

Black Beauty

The Secret Garden

A Christmas Carol

The Wizard of Oz

Treasure Island

Dracula

Frankenstein

Wuthering Heights

The Little Prince</p>

Paperback:&nbsp;552 pages

Product Dimensions:&nbsp;13.3 x 3.1 x 20.3 cm

<p>The extraordinary 1&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestseller that is now a major motion picture, Markus Zusak's unforgettable story is about the ability of books to feed the soul.

It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.

Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement.&nbsp;

In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of&nbsp;I Am the Messenger,&nbsp;has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.</p>

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<p>1 NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER </p>

<p>- WASHINGTON POST AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER </p>

<p>- LONGLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE </p>

<p>- PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S 2018 SUMMER READING </p>

<p>- 1 LIBRARYREADS FAVORITE OF FAVORITES PICK </p>

<p>- A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK </p>

<p>- ONE OF TIME'S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF 2018 </p>

<p>- ONE OF PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR </p>

<p>- PBS NEWSHOUR/NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTH</p>

<p>An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University "Beautiful and propulsive . . . Despite the singularity of [Tara Westover's] childhood, the questions her book poses are universal: How much of ourselves should we give to those we love? And how much must we betray them to grow up?"--Vogue</p>

<p>Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home. Praise for Educated "Westover has somehow managed not only to capture her unsurpassably exceptional upbringing, but to make her current situation seem not so exceptional at all, and resonant for many others."--The New York Times Book Review "A heartbreaking, heartwarming, best-in-years memoir about striding beyond the limitations of birth and environment into a better life."--USA Today</p>

<p>"A coming-of-age memoir reminiscent of The Glass Castle."--O: The Oprah Magazine</p>

<p>"Heart-wrenching . . . a beautiful testament to the power of education to open eyes and change lives."--Amy Chua, The New York Times Book Review "Westover is a keen and honest guide to the difficulties of filial love, and to the enchantment of embracing a life of the mind."--The New Yorker</p>

<p>Shikimori's Not Just A Cutie 15</p>

<p>Shikimori seems like the perfect girlfriend: cute, fun to be around, sweet when she wants to be... but she has a cool dark side that comes out under the right circumstances. And her boyfriend Izumi loves to be around when that happens! A fun and funny high school romance with a sassy twist perfect for fans of Nagatoro-san and Komi Can't Communicate!</p>

<p>It turns out that Shikimori-san came to troublemaker Hayase-san’s rescue when they were in middle school! With Izumi-kun’s help, Hayase-san sets out to make amends with the senpai she’s long admired—but will she be able to tell Shikimori-san how she really feels?</p>

<p>How Technology Works: The Facts Visually Explained</p>

<p>Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide.</p>

<p>How Technology Works&nbsp;demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smart watches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival, including solar cells and new kinds of farming to feed a growing population.</p>

<p>All the way through the book, step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The opening chapter explains principles that underpin lots of devices - from basic mechanics to electricity to digital technology. From there on, devices are grouped by application - such as the home, transport, and computing - making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side.</p>

<p>How Technology Works&nbsp;is perfect for anyone who didn't have a training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works.</p>

<p>Someone Else's Shoes,INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!</p>

<p>“Very few authors have the power to make you laugh on one page and cry on the next. Moyes is one of them.” —The New York Times</p>

<p>A story of mix-ups, mess-ups and making the most of second chances, this is the new novel from 1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars,Who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else’s shoes?</p>

<p>Nisha Cantor lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband announces a divorce and cuts her off. Nisha is determined to hang onto her glamorous life. But in the meantime, she must scramble to cope—she doesn’t even have the shoes she was, until a moment ago, standing in.</p>

<p>That’s because Sam Kemp – in the bleakest point of her life – has accidentally taken Nisha’s gym bag. But Sam hardly has time to worry about a lost gym bag—she’s struggling to keep herself and her family afloat. When she tries on Nisha’s six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes, the resulting jolt of confidence that makes her realize something must change—and that thing is herself.</p>

<p>Full of Jojo Moyes’ signature humor, brilliant storytelling, and warmth, Someone Else’s Shoes is a story about how just one little thing can suddenly change everything.</p>

<p>George's Marvellous Medicine</p>

<p>What should it be, this whopping terrific exploding shocker for Grandma?</p>

<p>This beautiful edition of George's Marvellous Medicine, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.</p>

<p>So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .</p>

<p>The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.</p>

<p>Superman Adventures: Lex Luthor, Man Of Metropolis</p>

<p>Ever since Superman’s arrival in Metropolis, Lex Luthor has been living in the Man of Steel’s shadow!</p>

<p>No matter what brilliant scientific discovery or phenomenal business deal he produces, Superman’s unflinching morals and feats of superhuman strength always win over Lex’s beloved city. But no more! Lex Luthor is out to prove on his own that he is the true Superman of Metropolis!</p>

<p>Trees, Leaves, Flowers &amp; Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia Of The Plant Kingdom</p>

<p>Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's book takes you on an exciting expedition through the wonders of the plant kingdom.</p>

<p>Explore the incredible world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees. Find out about the weirdest, smelliest, and deadliest flowers. Which plants eat insects? How do cacti store water? What flower looks like a bee? Where is the tallest tree in the world?&nbsp;Trees, Leaves, Flowers &amp; Seeds&nbsp;explores the mysterious world of plants to find the answers to these and many more questions.</p>

<p>Each type of plant - such as a flowering plant, a tree, a grass, or cactus - is examined close-up, with examples shown from all angles and in cross-section. Picture-filled galleries also show the wonderful variety of plants on different themes, from the habitats they grow in to the plants that supply us with our staple foods. But&nbsp;Trees, Leaves, Flowers &amp; Seeds&nbsp;also takes a fun, more sideways look at some truly strange plants, such as trees with fruits like a giant's fingers, orchids that look like monkey faces, seeds that spin like helicopters, and trees that drip poison.</p>

<p>So open this amazing book and find out more about the world of trees, leaves, flowers, and seeds.</p>

<p>Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories</p>

<p>Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney, the 1 international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!</p>

<p>Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson's imagination. You'll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales.</p>

<p>Rowley's spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware-you could end up sleeping with the lights on!</p>

<p>And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's first two awesome friendly books, the instant 1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal and Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure!</p>

<p>Be more effective with less effort by learning how to identify and leverage the 80/20 principle: that 80 percent of all our results in business and in life stem from a mere 20 percent of our efforts.</p>

<p>The 80/20 principle is one of the great secrets of highly effective people and organizations.</p>

<p>Did you know, for example, that 20 percent of customers account for 80 percent of revenues? That 20 percent of our time accounts for 80 percent of the work we accomplish?&nbsp;The 80/20 Principle&nbsp;shows how we can achieve much more with much less effort, time, and resources, simply by identifying and focusing our efforts on the 20 percent that really counts. Although the 80/20 principle has long influenced today's business world, author Richard Koch reveals how the principle works and shows how we can use it in a systematic and practical way to vastly increase our effectiveness, and improve our careers and our companies.</p>

<p>The unspoken corollary to the 80/20 principle is that little of what we spend our time on actually counts. But by concentrating on those things that do, we can unlock the enormous potential of the magic 20 percent, and transform our effectiveness in our jobs, our careers, our businesses, and our lives.</p>

<p>* Write down your worry * Breathe deeply * Avoid tense people * Massage your forehead.

Life is full of upsetting moments, but this small book contains more than 150 simple, commonsense tips to help. The perfect companion for even the most overwhelmed or anxious, The Little Book of Calm will help you get through life more</p>

<p>The Timekeepers - The Ancient Olympics</p>

<p>The Timekeepers are a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them - a villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos! When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Time Keepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right...</p>

<p>In this instalment, the Timekeepers are tipped off that the Time Pirate DeLay is planning on sabotaging the first Olympic Games, and are whisked back to Ancient Greece to put a stop to his plans</p>

<p>With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover.</p>

<p>Nina Soni, Halloween Queen</p>

<p>Nina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams—or resolve the chaos that often results.</p>

<p>Halloween brings out Nina Soni's competitive spirit. Her friend Jay has a great costume planned, so—of course—Nina has to come up with an even better idea. A bunch of old boxes in the basement inspires her to create an impressively scary haunted house, for which she can charge admission. So what could possibly go wrong for the Halloween Queen?</p>

<p>Middle grade readers are sure to relate to author Nina Soni and her entertaining efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems. Perfect for STEAM enthusiasts.</p>

<p>To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods</p>

<p>She has power over death. He has power over her. When two enemies strike a dangerous bargain, will they end a war . . . or ignite one?</p>

<p>Heroes die, cowards live. Daughter of a conquered world, Ruying hates the invaders who descended from the heavens long before she was born and defeated the magic of her people with technologies unlike anything her world had ever seen.</p>

<p>Blessed by Death, born with the ability to pull the life right out of mortal bodies, Ruying shouldn’t have to fear these foreign invaders, but she does. Especially because she wants to keep herself and her family safe.</p>

<p>When Ruying’s Gift is discovered by an enemy prince, he offers her an impossible deal: If she becomes his private assassin and eliminates his political rivals—whose deaths he swears would be for the good of both their worlds and would protect her people from further brutalization—her family will never starve or suffer harm again. But to accept this bargain, she must use the powers she has always feared, powers that will shave years off her own existence.</p>

<p>Can Ruying trust this prince, whose promises of a better world make her heart ache and whose smiles make her pulse beat faster? Are the evils of this agreement really in the service of a much greater good? Or will she betray her entire nation by protecting those she loves the most?</p>

<p>The Kane Chronicles, Book 2 - The Throne Of Fire</p>

<p>In Book 2 of the Kane Chronicles, now in paperback, Carter and Sadie Kane face growing opposition from the House of Life, and the stage is set for the final battle, to take place in Book 3.</p>

<p>“Fans of the Riordan magic--equal parts danger, myth, and irreverence--will embrace this new series with open arms.”―The Horn Book</p>

<p>1 New York Times best-seller</p>

<p>Rick Riordan, a master at making mythology fun and relevant, takes on ancient Egypt</p>

<p>Told in two points of view, one male and one female</p>

<p>Combines witty, relatable heroes, gods and monsters, prophecies and curses, and non-stop action</p>

<p>Ideal for middle grade readers, but older readers will enjoy it, too</p>

<p>Soon to be adapted into a movie for Netflix, with Rick attached as producer</p>

<p>Ever since the gods of ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in trouble.</p>

<p>As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command; but the devious gods haven't given them time to master their skills at Brooklyn House, a training ground for young magicians.</p>

<p>And now their most threatening enemy yet--the Chaos snake, Apophis--is rising. If they don't prevent him from breaking free in a few days' time, the world will end. In other words, it's a typical week for the Kane family.</p>

<p>To have any chance of battling the forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god, Ra. But that would be a feat more difficult than any magician has ever accomplished. First they have to search the world for the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells. Oh, and did we mention that no one knows where Ra is, exactly?</p>

<p>Narrated by two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the globe, this second installment of the Kane Chronicles is nothing short of a thrill ride.</p>

<p>Flip Flap Find! Into The Woods</p>

<p>Who will you find in the woods today? Take a wonderful woodland walk and guess the animals hiding under peek-through flaps.</p>

<p>Toddlers will love exploring the forest through each season, finding out about nature and wildlife, discovering all the hidden animals, and listening to the fun rhyme in this beautifully illustrated board book that has an intriguing cover with cutaway leaves to feel.</p>

<p>Into the woods we go, where the wild animals are found... let's listen and look all around... what's rustling, making a stick snap, or scuffling in the undergrowth? From springtime to wintertime, what will we find? Lift the peek-through flaps and discover a mummy deer and her fawn, a woodpecker pecking a tree, honeybees gathering nectar, rabbits digging, a squirrel looking for hazelnuts, a big-eyed owl in a snow-covered tree, and so much more!</p>

<p>Flip Flap Find! Into the Woods is a captivating picture book to share. A perfect gift for little nature lovers, it will spark a toddler's curiosity, stimulate their imagination, language, and literacy, and build their knowledge of the natural world.</p>

<p>Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines</p>

<p>NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “The conscience of the AI revolution” (Fortune) explains how we’ve arrived at an era of AI harms and oppression, and what we can do to avoid its pitfalls.</p>

<p>“Dr. Joy Buolamwini has been an essential figure in bringing irresponsible, profit-hungry tech giants to their knees. If you’re going to read only one book about AI, this should be it.”—Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation</p>

<p>A LOS ANGELES TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • Shortlisted for the Inc. Non-Obvious Book Award</p>

<p>To most of us, it seems like recent developments in artificial intelligence emerged out of nowhere to pose unprecedented threats to humankind. But to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, who has been at the forefront of AI research, this moment has been a long time in the making.</p>

<p>After tinkering with robotics as a high school student in Memphis and then developing mobile apps in Zambia as a Fulbright fellow, Buolamwini followed her lifelong passion for computer science, engineering, and art to MIT in 2015. As a graduate student at the “Future Factory,” she did groundbreaking research that exposed widespread racial and gender bias in AI services from tech giants across the world.</p>

<p>Unmasking AI goes beyond the headlines about existential risks produced by Big Tech. It is the remarkable story of how Buolamwini uncovered what she calls “the coded gaze”—the evidence of encoded discrimination and exclusion in tech products—and how she galvanized the movement to prevent AI harms by founding the Algorithmic Justice League. Applying an intersectional lens to both the tech industry and the research sector, she shows how racism, sexism, colorism, and ableism can overlap and render broad swaths of humanity “excoded” and therefore vulnerable in a world rapidly adopting AI tools. Computers, she reminds us, are reflections of both the aspirations and the limitations of the people who create them.</p>

<p>Encouraging experts and non-experts alike to join this fight, Buolamwini writes, “The rising frontier for civil rights will require algorithmic justice. AI should be for the people and by the people, not just the privileged few.”</p>

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<p>Build The Life You Want</p>

<p>You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime.</p>

<p>INSTANT 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER</p>

<p>In Build the Life You Want, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no matter how challenging your circumstances. Drawing on cutting-edge science and their years of helping people translate ideas into action, they show you how to improve your life right now instead of waiting for the outside world to change.</p>

<p>With insight, compassion, and hope, Brooks and Winfrey reveal how the tools of emotional self-management can change your life―immediately. They recommend practical, research-based practices to build the four pillars of happiness: family, friendship, work, and faith. And along the way, they share hard-earned wisdom from their own lives and careers as well as the witness of regular people whose lives are joyful despite setbacks and hardship.</p>

<p>Equipped with the tools of emotional self-management and ready to build your four pillars, you can take control of your present and future rather than hoping and waiting for your circumstances to improve. Build the Life You Want is your blueprint for a better life.</p>

<p>Six Crimson Cranes - Book 2 - The Dragon's Promise</p>

<p>In this sequel to New York Times bestselling, Six Crimson Cranes Shiori must journey to the kingdom of dragons, return a cursed pearl with the power to destroy the world, and fight to hold on to all that is dear to her. Fans of Shadow and Bone will devour this soaring fantasy from the acclaimed author of Spin the Dawn.</p>

<p>Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined.</p>

<p>She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood.</p>

<p>The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next—threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love, Takkan. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.</p>

<p>Trick-or-Treat Countdown</p>

<p>A rhyming counting book that is a perfect Halloween treat for toddlers! Count up to 12 and down again in this colorful, lively, and not too scary Halloween board book! As bats glide and black cats hide, toddlers will be introduced to numbers as well as rhyming words. The catchy text makes the book a terrific read aloud, and the vividly colored holiday paintings are fun without being frightening.</p>

<p>Rock And Mineral</p>

<p>From volcanic rocks and shiny gemstones to colourful minerals and ancient marble, this is your geological museum in a book.</p>

<p>Perfect for younger readers, and packed with pictures, stories, at-a-glance info-graphics, and so much more, let this be your expert guide to the rocks beneath our feet and the minerals they contain.</p>

<p>Explore the world of rocks and minerals with this geology book for kids. It includes:</p>

<p>- The perfect introduction to a subject that fascinates children and ties in with a key school topic

- Fresh new look with updated photography, fun diagrams, and new "eyewitness" features

- Updated information by expert consultants in the field of geology

- A unique visual approach that immerses children on every page and an added wall chart is full of facts and images</p>

<p>From rough rocks to glittering crystals and everything in between, this stunning field guide for children leaves no stone unturned! Find out how rocks and minerals are used - from the graphite in pencils to the use of coal for electricity generation. Learn the secrets of ancient fossils and how new rocks are made. Discover how crystals grow, and what you need to start your own collection.</p>

<p>Packed with incredible facts about rocks and minerals and written in easy-to-grasp text, this children's educational book will help cultivate the geologists of tomorrow. New photography makes the rocks and minerals pop, revealing their colour and texture, while the text gives all the information and data to turn budding rock collectors into experts!</p>

<p>With a groundbreaking visual approach and clear, child-friendly text, DK Eyewitness books have been a trusted favourite for parents, teachers, and school-age children since 1985. Now with an exciting makeover, this popular series has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers!</p>

<p>Be Period Positive: Reframe Your Thinking And Reshape The Future Of Menstruation</p>

<p>Period positivity starts with asking questions.</p>

<p>This informative, irreverent, and absorbing book covers all your period-related questions - why they're taboo (and needn't be) and how to navigate the whole bleeding thing, from first periods to fertility, euphemisms to uteruses, menstrual products to menopause.</p>

<p>Let's get period positive. It's about bloody time.</p>

<p>Feel your best at any time of the month! This science-backed menstruation book is full of good advice and friendly tips to give you the tools to re-frame your thinking and learn to love your cycle.</p>

<p>This frank, funny, and fascinating menstruation guide from Period Positive movement founder and menstrual researcher, Chella Quint's offers:</p>

<p>- A practical, science-backed guide to your period with arresting infographics, and anatomical diagrams</p>

<p>- Answers to all your period-related questions, exploring topics like the functions and effects of hormones, when periods "normal" or "abnormal," hormonal birth control, sex, fertility, pregnancy</p>

<p>- Explanations of common female health conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis</p>

<p>Light or heavy, early or late, painful or painfully bad timing - periods can be a nightmare. With its beautiful visuals and question and answer format, Be Period Positive provides practical advice on managing the common symptoms most women have during their period - from easing cramps to using a menstrual cup, coming off the pill and managing PMS. Find answers to the common period myths like whether your menstrual cycle is linked to the moon or if period syncing is a thing.</p>

<p>Explore how periods evolved and what is going on in your body to deepen your understanding of your cycle. This period positive book includes sections that will help you "hack your period". Learn how adapting your diet, exercise, and other strategies can help you manage hormonal fluctuations' physical and emotional effects. Learn how to recognise when you're at your most receptive, creative, and vulnerable so that you can get the best out of every stage of your cycle.</p>

<p></p><p>The 1 New York Times bestseller: a brilliant account―character-rich and darkly humorous―of how the U.S. economy was driven over the cliff.</p> When the crash of the U. S. stock market became public knowledge in the fall of 2008, it was already old news. The real crash, the silent crash, had taken place over the previous year, in bizarre feeder markets where the sun doesn’t shine, and the SEC doesn’t dare, or bother, to tread: the bond and real estate derivative markets where geeks invent impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower- and middle-class Americans who can’t pay their debts. The smart people who understood what was or might be happening were paralyzed by hope and fear; in any case, they weren’t talking.

The crucial question is this: Who understood the risk inherent in the assumption of ever-rising real estate prices, a risk compounded daily by the creation of those arcane, artificial securities loosely based on piles of doubtful mortgages? Michael Lewis turns the inquiry on its head to create a fresh, character-driven narrative brimming with indignation and dark humor, a fitting sequel to his 1 best-selling Liar’s Poker. Who got it right? he asks. Who saw the real estate market for the black hole it would become, and eventually made billions of dollars from that perception? And what qualities of character made those few persist when their peers and colleagues dismissed them as Chicken Littles? Out of this handful of unlikely―really unlikely―heroes, Lewis fashions a story as compelling and unusual as any of his earlier bestsellers, proving yet again that he is the finest and funniest chronicler of our times.<p></p>

<p>First Children's Dictionary: A First Reference Book For Children (Dk First Reference)</p>

<p>With more than 4,000 entries, this updated edition of&nbsp;First Children's Dictionary&nbsp;is an ideal reference book for children five and older that will soon have kids expressing their thoughts in wonderful new ways.</p>

<p>Designed with age-appropriate text and highly visual pages featuring more than 800 images, this dictionary is accessible and will not intimidate readers. Definitions are written in full sentences, helping children learn how to write correctly, and example sentences illustrate use and meaning. Opposites are included, themed feature pages highlight related words, and spelling and writing tips at the back of the book give children even further insight into the art of using words.</p>

<p>More than just a dictionary,&nbsp;First Children's Dictionary&nbsp;is the perfect beginning reference book for kids.</p>

<p>The Happiness Cure: Why You’re Not Built For Constant Happiness, And How To Find A Way Through</p>

<p>As a species, we've never had it so good. We're living longer and healthier lives than ever before; the sum of human knowledge and endless entertainment are only ever a few clicks away.</p>

<p>So why are we in the midst of a mental health crisis?</p>

<p>The Happiness Cure offers a radical new way to think about fulfilment. Blending neuroscientific research and empirical breakthroughs with stories of ordinary individuals, leading psychiatrist and viral TedX speaker Dr Anders Hansen reveals that by adopting an evolutionary take on life, we can re-set our perspective on happiness to find longer-term meaning and lasting contentment.</p>

<p>Percy Jackson And The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Graphic Novel)</p>

<p>Just in time for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series on Disney+, a refreshed edition of The Lightning Thief graphic novel</p>

<p>If you haven't yet submerged yourself in the graphic novel adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, treat yourself to this refreshed edition with an exciting new cover.</p>

<p>Four huge talents from the comic book industry contributed to this adaptation of the classic that has sold millions of copies worldwide, has been on the New York Times best-seller list for more than twelve years, and is the basis of an 8-episode series on Disney+.</p>

<p>Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking out of the pages of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson's textbooks and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, he and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus.</p>

<p>Series creator Rick Riordan joins forces with four of the biggest names in comic books to tell the story of a boy who must unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.</p>

<p>DC Super Hero Girls: Past Times At Super Hero High</p>

<p>The students of Super Hero High go on a one-of-a-kind field trip that will allow them to learn about the past, up close and personal! In fact, they will be in the past! After a time-machine mishap, Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl and company find themselves in the Jurassic period! But how will their time in the past affect their future? Find out in the latest title in the hit all-ages graphic novel series!</p>

<p>From the best-selling line of kids graphic novels and celebrated author Shea Fontana with art team Marcelo Di Chiara, Yancey Labat and Agnes Garbowska comes the next chapter for the DC Super Hero class in DC Super Hero Girls: Past Times at Super Hero High!</p>

<p>The DC Super Hero Girls line is an exciting new universe of super heroic storytelling that helps build character and confidence and empowers girls to discover their true potential. Developed for girls ages 6-12, DC Super Hero Girls features DC Comics' most powerful and diverse lineup of female characters as relatable teens, playing out across multiple entertainment content platforms and product categories to create an immersive world. Icons including Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumble Bee, Poison Ivy, Katana and many more make their unprecedented teenage introduction, as each character has her own storyline that explores what teen life is like as a super hero.</p>

<p>The Bonesetter's Daughter</p>

<p>““As compelling as Tan’s first bestseller, The Joy Luck Club. . . No one writes about mothers and daughters with more empathy than Amy Tan.”

–The Philadelphia Inquirer</p>

<p>“[An] absorbing tale of the mother-daughter bond . . . this book sing[s] with emotion and insight.”

–People</p>

<p>Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . . .</p>

<p>In a remote mountain village where ghosts and tradition rule, LuLing grows up in the care of her mute Precious Auntie as the family endures a curse laid upon a relative known as the bonesetter. When headstrong LuLing rejects the marriage proposal of the coffinmaker, a shocking series of events are set in motion–all of which lead back to Ruth and LuLing in modern San Francisco. The truth that Ruth learns from her mother’s past will forever change her perception of family, love, and forgiveness.</p>

<p>“A strong novel, filled with idiosyncratic, sympathetic characters; haunting images; historical complexity; significant contemporary themes; and suspenseful mystery.”

–Los Angeles Times</p>

<p>“For Tan, the true keeper of memory is language, and so the novel is layered with stories that have been written down–by mothers for their daughters, passing along secrets that cannot be said out loud but must not be forgotten.”

–The New York Times Book Review</p>

<p>“Tan at her best . . . rich and hauntingly forlorn . . . The writing is so exacting and unique in its detail.”

–San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p>The Cold Start Problem: Using Network Effects to Scale Your Product</p>

<p>From Airbnb to Uber, a revelatory exploration of how hidden networks can turbo-charge businesses - from one of Silicon Valley's best-respected investors</p>

<p>'A true Silicon Valley insider' Wired</p>

<p>Why do some products take off? And what can we learn from them?</p>

<p>The hardest part of launching a product is getting started. When you have just an idea and a handful of customers, growth can feel impossible. This is the cold start problem.</p>

<p>Now, one of Silicon Valley's most esteemed investors uncovers how any product can surmount the cold start problem - by harnessing the hidden power of network effects. Drawing on interviews with the founders of Uber, LinkedIn, Airbnb and Zoom, Andrew Chen reveals how any start-up can launch, scale and thrive.</p>

<p>Dear Dolly: On Love, Life And Friendship</p>

<p>'Dolly Alderton at her wise, warm and witty best' Red</p>

<p>Since early 2020, Dolly Alderton has been sharing her wisdom, warmth and wit with the countless people who have written in to her Dear Dolly agony aunt column in The Sunday Times Style. Their questions range from the painfully - and sometimes hilariously - relatable to the occasionally bizarre. They include breakups and body issues, families, friendships, dating, divorce, the pleasures and pitfalls of social media, sex, loneliness, longing, love and everything in between.</p>

<p>Without judgement, and with deep empathy informed by her own, much-chronicled adventures in love, friendship and dating, Dolly leads us by the hand through the various labyrinths of life, proving that a problem shared is truly a problem halved.</p>

<p>'Alderton is so gifted at making people care' Marian Keyes</p>

<p>Queen Elizabeth II: A Little Golden Book Biography</p>

<p>Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Queen Elizabeth II! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!</p>

<p>This Little Golden Book about Queen Elizabeth II who sat on the throne for more than 70 years and was the longest ruling monarch of the United Kingdom is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:</p>

<p>-&nbsp;Misty Copeland

- Frida Kahlo

- Iris Apfel

- Bob Ross

- Harriet Tubman</p>

<p>Pop-Up Peekaboo! Unicorn</p>

<p>Meet colourful unicorns as they explore a magical kingdom in this cute baby board book with flaps to lift and pop-ups to enjoy...</p>

<p>Join Moonbeam the purple unicorn as she searches for a friend in the enchanted forest and Sunshine the yellow unicorn as she discovers a secret castle. Which unicorn is hiding behind the colourful rainbow? Lift the flap to see!</p>

<p>A magical addition to the best-selling Pop-up Peekaboo series, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Unicorn is a read-aloud children's book that encourages first learning by introducing little ones to colours and adorable characters. Both parent and child will have fun turning the pages, lifting the flaps, and playing peekaboo.</p>

<p>The perfect unicorn gift for preschoolers, this book is certain to make them giggle in delight! This sturdy baby book is ideal for preschool play and will keep toddlers entertained time and time again.</p>

<p>All About Evolution (Big Questions)</p>

<p>Are you ready for an evolution revolution? Let Professor Robert Winston take you on a journey of discovery through evolutionary science and the way Charles Darwin's revolutionary theories changed the world.</p>

<p>Explore lands of fire, meet curious creatures, and peer into the future as you follow Darwin on his epic voyage in search of the origins of species. Find out what the survival of the fittest means; and see how it applies in nature, from discovering how the elephant got its trunk to the ghost genes in your own body. See the main family trees of the living world, and join in the debate about whether humans actually evolved from apes. (Spoiler alert: we share a common ancestor.)</p>

<p>Discover how previous thinkers believed life began and find out how theories developed after Darwin, with modern scientists revealing the secrets of genes and DNA and showing what lies in the future.</p>

<p>All About Evolution&nbsp;looks at the origins of you, your friends, and every living thing on Earth!</p>

<p>Llama Llama Misses Mama</p>

<p>Strange new teacher.

Strange new toys.

Lots of kids and lots of noise!</p>

<p>What would Llama like to do?

Llama Llama feels so new . . .</p>

<p>It's Llama Llama's first day of preschool! And Llama Llama's mama makes sure he's ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it's time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn't so excited anymore. Will Mama Llama come back?</p>

<p>Of course she will. But before she does, the other children show Llama Llama how much fun school can be!</p>

<p>Activities for Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney</p>

<p>Not suitable for children under 3 years of age Have hours of fun with Peppa and George's Wipe-Clean Activity Book. Little Peppa Pig fans will love this activity book they can enjoy over and over again! Use your very own Peppa Pig pen on the piggy puzzles, games and activities in this book. Then, wipe the pages clean and start all over again! Endless fun with Peppa, George and all their friends. Snort! Snort! The Peppa Pig range of books are fun, interactive and educational, ideal for encouraging children to start to read by themselves. Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa's Fairytale Little Library, Peppa Goes Swimming and Peppa's Space Trip and many more.</p>

<p>The Light Inside</p>

<p>How far would you go to find your very best toy if it went missing? Join a timid jack-o'-lantern on an adventure through an eerie forest in this sweet and quirky wordless picture book!</p>

<p>Nighttime can be scary, especially when you don’t know what might be lurking in the dark. So this little jack-o'-lantern always keeps its favorite toy close by for comfort. But when a huge gust of wind separates them one day, the jack-o'-lantern must gather up bravery and set off on a journey—just as nighttime draws closer—to get its friend back.</p>

<p>Dan Misdea’s eye-catching artwork and charming story will remind readers that they can overcome most fears by trusting in themselves and finding the courage that lives inside their heart.</p>

<p>Think Again - The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know</p>

<p>Think Again is a book about the benefit of doubt, and about how we can get better at embracing the unknown and the joy of being wrong. Evidence has shown that creative geniuses are not attached to one identity, but constantly willing to rethink their stances and that leaders who admit they don't know something and seek critical feedback lead more productive and innovative teams.</p>

<p>New evidence shows us that as a mindset and a skilllset, rethinking can be taught and Grant explains how to develop the necessary qualities to do it. Section 1 explores why we struggle to think again and how we can learn to do it as individuals, arguing that 'grit' alone can actually be counterproductive. Section 2 discusses how we can help others think again through learning about 'argument literacy'. And the final section 3 looks at how schools, businesses and governments fall short in building cultures that encourage rethinking.</p>

<p>In the end, learning torethinkmay be the secret skill to give you the edge in a world changing faster than ever.</p>