penguin books

<p>Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed.

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<p>How To Be A Maths Genius</p>

<p>Enter the wonder of numbers, discover how your brain works, and find out how to improve it even more</p>

<p>Get better at maths and numbers by realizing which math skills you already use in daily life, and learn new ones while having fun.</p>

<p>Did you realize how much maths you are already using when playing computer games, planning a journey, or baking a cake? This book shows how to expand the knowledge you've already got, how your brain works things out, and how you can get even better at all sorts of maths. Explore amazing algebra, puzzling primes, super sequences, and special shapes. Challenge yourself with quizzes to answer, puzzles to solve, codes to crack, and geometrical illusions to inspire you, and meet the big names and even bigger brains who made mathematical history, such as Pythagoras, Grace Hopper, and Alan Turing. Whether you're a maths mastermind, numbers nerd, or completely clueless with calculations, train your brain to come out on top.</p>

<p>This essential book explains the basic ideas behind maths, to give young readers greater confidence in their own ability to handle numbers and mathematical problems, and puts the ideas in context to help children understand why maths really is useful and even exciting! Fun, cartoon-style illustrations help introduce the concepts and demystify the maths.</p>

<p>Co-Intelligence - Living And Working With AI</p>

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

<p>From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI</p>

<p>Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Wharton professor Ethan Mollick immediately understood what ChatGPT meant: after millions of years on our own, humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking. Through his writing, speaking, and teaching, Mollick has become one of the most prominent and provocative explainers of AI, focusing on the practical aspects of how these new tools for thought can transform our world.</p>

<p>In Co-Intelligence , Mollick urges us to engage with AI as co-worker, co-teacher, and coach. He assesses its profound impact on business and education, using dozens of real-time examples of AI in action. Co-Intelligence shows what it means to think and work together with smart machines, and why it's imperative that we master that skill.</p>

<p>Mollick challenges us to utilize AI's enormous power without losing our identity, to learn from it without being misled, and to harness its gifts to create a better human future. Wide ranging, hugely thought-provoking, optimistic, and lucid, co-intelligence reveals the promise and power of this new era.</p>

<p>A Long Time Coming</p>

<p>The addictive, savvy and steamy new romcom inspired by My Best Friend's Wedding from bestselling author Meghan Quinn</p>

<p>'Meghan Quinn is the QUEEN of romcoms' 5***** Reader Review

'Oh my . . . Meghan Quinn NEVER disappoints!' 5***** Reader Review

'Meghan Quinn knocks Rom Coms out of the park!' 5***** Reader Review

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<p>Ophelia thought wedding planning would be fun.</p>

<p>But with her nightmare of a mother-in-law, she's struggling to adjust to life with a ring on her finger.</p>

<p>Thankfully her best friend of over ten years, Breaker, agrees to be her faithful 'man in waiting'.</p>

<p>While nervous to play the part, Breaker takes his title very seriously.</p>

<p>That is until he starts to realise that it's not nerves he feels at all.</p>

<p>But a weird, butterfly sensation directed at his soon-to-be-married best friend . . .

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<p>Praise for Meghan Quinn:</p>

<p>'I can't get enough of her writing. Her books are my romantic comedy happy place' A Novel Glimpse</p>

<p>'Meghan is an absolute QUEEN when it comes to writing stories that are not only funny but have a lot of heart in them too' Elle's Book Blog</p>

<p>All the big ideas, simply explained - an innovative and accessible guide to economics. This title brings economics to life with "The Economics Book", an essential guide to more that 100 of the big ideas in economic theory and practice covering everything from ancient theories right up to cutting-edge modern developments. From Aristotle to John Maynard Keynes and beyond, all the greatest economists and their theories are featured and the innovative graphics, step-by-step summaries and mind maps help clarify hard-to-grasp concepts. "The Economics Book" is perfect for economic students and anyone who has an interest in how economies work.</p>

<p>My Encyclopedia Of Very Important Sports - For Little Athletes And Fans Who Want To Know Everything</p>

<p>A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with fun facts about the world of sport, for little learners who want to know everything!</p>

<p>The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn.

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject of sport that combines facts and figures with the inspiring stories of sporting legends and icons.</p>

<p>This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sportssuch as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you’re a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this reference book has it all!</p>

<p>My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport also celebrates the unique talents, lives, and careers of sporting heroes such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Yuna Kim, Lin Dan, and Donald Bradman, and chronicles the most celebrated stories in sporting history, such as breaking the Four-minute mile, Nadia Comaneci’s Perfect 10, and Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics. Featuring everything from obscure rules and strange equipment, to moments of triumph and sporting events like The World Cup, Superbowl, Olympics, Paralympics, and more – this is the perfect book for budding superstars everywhere.</p>

<p>Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they:</p>

<p>- Read all about individual sports, team sports, motor sports, and winter sports</p>

<p>- Learn the stories of sporting legends such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams and more</p>

<p>- Discover key moments in sporting history</p>

<p>Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations and educational text, written in a friendly, witty and fun manner, featuring a combination of fact-files, detailed paragraphs, labels, and speech bubbles. Topics are simple to navigate – perfect for knowledgeable sports fans who want to read about their favorites as well as readers who are unfamiliar with sport and are looking to learn.</p>

<p>Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.</p>

<p>Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering:</p>

<p>- Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner</p>

<p>- Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil</p>

<p>- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading</p>

<p>More in the Series</p>

<p>My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is part of the educational kid’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.</p>

<p>Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 7: The Third Wheel</p>

<p>Love is in the air - but what does that mean for Greg Heffley?</p>

<p>A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned Greg's world upside down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he's worried he'll be left out in the cold on the big night. His best friend, Rowley, doesn't have any prospects either, but that's small consolation.</p>

<p>Then an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But a lot can happen in one night, and in the end you never know who's going to be lucky in love . . .</p>

<p>Educated: A Memoir</p>

<p>1 NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER - One of the most acclaimed books of our time: an unforgettable memoir about a young woman who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University

"Extraordinary . . . an act of courage and self-invention."--The New York Times</p>

<p>NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW - ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR - BILL GATES'S HOLIDAY READING LIST - FINALIST: National Book Critics Circle's Award In Autobiography and John Leonard Prize For Best First Book - PEN/Jean Stein Book Award - Los Angeles Times Book Prize</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.</p>

<p>"Beautiful and propulsive . . . Despite the singularity of [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>ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, O: The Oprah Magazine, Time, NPR, Good Morning America, San Francisco Chronicle, The Guardian, The Economist, Financial Times, Newsday, New York Post, theSkimm, Refinery29, Bloomberg, Self, Real Simple, Town &amp; Country, Bustle, Paste, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, LibraryReads, Book Riot, Pamela Paul, KQED, New York Public Library</p>

<p>Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 1</p>

<p>Seventeen years after the original Cardcaptor Sakura manga ended, CLAMP returns with more magical clow card adventures!</p>

<p>Clear Card picks up right where Cardcaptor Sakura left off, with Sakura and Syaoran starting junior high school. With the Final Judgment passed, Sakura thinks school life will be quiet, but then all her cards suddenly turn blank! The mysterious new power she discovers will change how she thinks about her powers...</p>

<p>First published over sixty years ago, Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl has reached millions of young people throughout the world.</p>

<p>In July 1942, thirteen-year-old Anne Frank and her family, fleeing the occupation, went into hiding in an Amsterdam warehouse. Over the next two years Anne vividly describes in her diary the frustrations of living in such close quarters, and her thoughts, feelings and longings as she grows up. Her diary ends abruptly when, in August 1944, they were all betrayed.</p>

<p>'One of the greatest books of the [last] century' -&nbsp;Guardian</p>

Paperback:&nbsp;352 pages

Age Range:&nbsp;11 - 16 years

Product Dimensions:&nbsp;12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm

<p>Penguin Readers Level 7: White Teeth</p>

<p>Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.</p>

<p>Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.</p>

<p>The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.</p>

<p>Visit the Penguin Readers website

Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.</p>

<p>White Teeth is the story of three very different families who live close together in London in the 1980s and 1990s. The Bowdens are part-Jamaican; the Iqbals are from Bangladesh; and the Chalfens are white. The story looks at how people's pasts affect their lives now, and the lives and futures of their children.</p>

<p>Roald Dahl: The Giraffe, the Pelly And Me - Ladybird Readers Level 3</p>

<p>One day, Billy meets the Giraffe, the Pelican, and the Monkey, who wash windows to buy food. Will Billy help the animals?</p>

<p>Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language.</p>

<p>Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills.</p>

<p>The eight levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exams.</p>

<p>Roald Dahl: The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.</p>

<p>Tap Dancing to Work&nbsp;compiles six decades of writing on legendary investor Warren Buffett, from Carol Loomis, the reporter who knows him best.</p>

<p>Warren Buffett built Berkshire Hathaway into something remarkable - and&nbsp;Fortune&nbsp;had a front-row seat</p>

<p>When&nbsp;Fortune&nbsp;writer Carole Loomis first mentioned a little-known Omaha hedge fund manager in a 1966 article, she didn't dream that Warren Buffett would become the world's greatest investor. Nor did she imagine that she and Buffett would be close friends.</p>

<p>As Buffett's fortune and reputation grew, Loomis used her unique insight into his thinking to chronicle his work, writing scores of stories that tracked his many accomplishments - and his occasional mistakes.</p>

<p>Now Loomis has collected and updated the best Buffett articles from&nbsp;Fortune&nbsp;between 1966 and 2013, including cover stories and pieces by Buffett himself. Readers will gain fresh insights into Buffett's investment strategies and his thinking on management, philanthropy, public policy, and even parenting.</p>

<p>Scores of Buffett books have been written, but none can claim this combination of trust, deep understanding of Buffett's world, and a long-term perspective.</p>

<p>'The clearest picture of life according to the world's fourth-richest man'&nbsp;Evening Standard</p>

<p>'Stuffed with nuggets and insights - a Christmas fruitcake for the investor'&nbsp;Financial Times</p>

<p>Carol J. Loomis&nbsp;is a senior editor-at-large at&nbsp;Fortune, where she has worked since 1954. She has been the magazine's expert on Warren Buffett since 1966 and has edited his annual letter to shareholders since 1977. Her many honours include five lifetime achievement awards, including a Gerald Loeb Award for business journalism and Time Inc.'s first-ever Henry Luce Award. This is her first book. She lives in Westchester County.</p>

<p>Reviews by Bill Gates:&nbsp;https://www.gatesnotes.com/Books/Tap-Dancing-to-Work</p>

<p>Your Face Belongs To Us</p>

<p>NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The story of a small AI company that gave facial recognition to law enforcement, billionaires, and businesses, threatening to end privacy as we know it</p>

<p>“The dystopian future portrayed in some science-fiction movies is already upon us. Kashmir Hill’s fascinating book brings home the scary implications of this new reality.”—John Carreyrou, author of Bad Blood</p>

<p>Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, WiredA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: </p>

<p>New York Times tech reporter Kashmir Hill was skeptical when she got a tip about a mysterious app called Clearview AI that claimed it could, with 99 percent accuracy, identify anyone based on just one snapshot of their face. The app could supposedly scan a face and, in just seconds, surface every detail of a person’s online life: their name, social media profiles, friends and family members, home address, and photos that they might not have even known existed. If it was everything it claimed to be, it would be the ultimate surveillance tool, and it would open the door to everything from stalking to totalitarian state control. Could it be true?</p>

<p>In this riveting account, Hill tracks the improbable rise of Clearview AI, helmed by Hoan Ton-That, an Australian computer engineer, and Richard Schwartz, a former Rudy Giuliani advisor, and its astounding collection of billions of faces from the internet. The company was boosted by a cast of controversial characters, including conservative provocateur Charles C. Johnson and billionaire Donald Trump backer Peter Thiel—who all seemed eager to release this society-altering technology on the public. Google and Facebook decided that a tool to identify strangers was too radical to release, but Clearview forged ahead, sharing the app with private investors, pitching it to businesses, and offering it to thousands of law enforcement agencies around the world.</p>

<p>Facial recognition technology has been quietly growing more powerful for decades. This technology has already been used in wrongful arrests in the United States. Unregulated, it could expand the reach of policing, as it has in China and Russia, to a terrifying, dystopian level.</p>

<p>Your Face Belongs to Us is a gripping true story about the rise of a technological superpower and an urgent warning that, in the absence of vigilance and government regulation, Clearview AI is one of many new technologies that challenge what Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once called “the right to be let alone.”</p>

<p>Winner of the Inc. Non-Obvious Book Award • Longlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award</p>

<p>Imagine all the Wimpy Kid laughs you've had from reading the diaries, all the best bits you talk about with your friends and all the cartoons of Greg Heffley you've had a go at drawing yourself. Now imagine it all - on screen! ""The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary"" goes behind the scenes of each of the three Wimpy Kid movies to tell the story of Greg Heffley from the funniest cartoon character ever, to a real live person on the big screen. A full-colour diary complete with photographs, script pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and more hilarious Wimpy Kid drawings by Jeff Kinney. ""The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary"" is the perfect companion to the phenomenally bestselling series.

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<p>Digital Minimalism: Choosing A Focused Life In A Noisy World</p>

<p>New York Times Bestseller</p>

<p>'Digital Minimalism is the Marie Kondo of mobile phones'&nbsp;Evening Standard</p>

<p>'An eloquent, powerful and enjoyably practical guide to cutting back on screen time'&nbsp;The Times</p>

<p>'An urgent call to action for anyone serious about being in command of their own life' Ryan Holiday, author of&nbsp;The Obstacle is the Way</p>

<p>'What a timely and useful book' Naomi Alderman, author of&nbsp;The Power</p>

<p>Learn how to switch off and find calm</p>

<p>Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling through social media or the news while your anxiety rises? Are you feeling frazzled after a long day of long video calls?</p>

<p>In this timely book, professor Cal Newport shows us how to pair back digital distractions and live a more meaningful life with less technology.</p>

<p>By following a 'digital declutter' process, you'll learn to:</p>

<p>· Rethink your relationship with social media

· Prioritize 'high bandwidth' conversations over low quality text chains

· Rediscover the pleasures of the offline world</p>

<p>Take back control from your devices and find calm amongst the chaos with&nbsp;Digital Minimalism.</p>

<p>A Gentleman In Moscow</p>

<p>The mega-bestseller with more than 1.5 million readers that is soon to be a major television series</p>

<p>One of five Summer 2019 reading picks by Bill Gates</p>

<p>"The novel buzzes with the energy of numerous adventures, love affairs, [and] twists of fate." --The Wall Street Journal</p>

<p>He can't leave his hotel. You won't want to.</p>

<p>From the&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author of&nbsp;Rules of Civility--a transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel.</p>

<p>In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, and is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life, and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel's doors. Unexpectedly, his reduced circumstances provide him entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery.</p>

<p>Brimming with humor, a glittering cast of characters, and one beautifully rendered scene after another, this singular novel casts a spell as it relates the count's endeavor to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a man of purpose.</p>

<p>Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story? It is perfect for readers of 8+ and also reluctant readers. You can also discover Greg on the big screen in any one of the three Wimpy Kid Movie box-office smashes.</p>

<p>Eyewitness - Crystal And Gem</p>

<p>Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers</p>

<p>From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Discover what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewellery making.</p>

<p>How can a rough diamond become a show-stopping centrepiece? Where does labradorite get its colours? Why are there quartz crystals in clocks and watches? How can crystals be grown in a laboratory?</p>

<p>Packed with essential information, this edition is more interactive than ever with new infographics, statistics, and facts. Readers will also get a giant fold-out wall chart packed with crystals and details about their uses, which serves as a useful reference tool on your bedroom or classroom wall. Eyewitness Crystal &amp; Gem is the perfect guide for homework help on crystals or for those who simply want to further their knowledge of these fabulous natural creations.</p>

<p>Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.</p>

<p>Blue Lock 7 (English Edition)</p>

<p>A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this&nbsp;Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print!</p>

<p>Anime airing now!</p>

<p>WOULD YOU BE PICKED LAST?</p>

<p>In the second selection's rival battles -- where the winners can choose one player from the losing team -- Isagi and Nagi have just lost Bachira to Rin Itoshi and the other top strikers. Now they must prove the strength of their individual abilities in a fight against Shouei Barou, the top scoring player in Wing 5. If they lose, they'll be at risk of disqualification... As Isagi takes the fight to King Barou, he's aiming to end up on the side of the prodigies!</p>

<p>Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 2</p>

<p>Seventeen years after the original Cardcaptor Sakura manga ended, CLAMP returns with more magical clow card adventures!</p>

<p>MYSTERIES WITHIN MYSTERIES</p>

<p>Strange things are afoot in Sakura's neighborhood again, beginning with the appearance of puzzling transparent cards in her dreams. Those same dreams have brought her a key that can capture the cards, but as Sakura begins to round up the troublemaking cards that are complicating her shiny new middle-school life, the mysteries only multiply--beginning with the mystery of the new transfer student in her class...</p>

<p>The Inheritance Games 1</p>

<p>2 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE 1 BESTSELLING SERIES!</p>

<p>'A MASTER OF PUZZLES AND PLOT TWISTS' E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars</p>

<p>The addictive and twisty thriller, full of dark family secrets and deadly stakes that's 'impossible to put down' (Buzzfeed). Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.</p>

<p>A BILLION-DOLLAR FORTUNE TO DIE FOR.

Avery has a plan: keep her head down, work hard for a better future. Then an eccentric billionaire dies, leaving her almost his entire fortune. And no one, least of all Avery, knows why.</p>

<p>A DEADLY GAME.

Now she must move into the mansion she's inherited.

It's filled with secrets and codes, and the old man's surviving relatives -

a family hell-bent on discovering why Avery got 'their' money.</p>

<p>WINNER TAKES ALL.

Soon she is caught in a deadly game that everyone in this strange family is playing.

But just how far will they go to keep their fortune?</p>

<p>**Avery's story continues in The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit and The Brothers Hawthorne**</p>

<p>Surrounded By Setbacks : Or, How To Succeed When Everything's Gone Bad</p>

<p>How to handle everything (and everyone) around you when all hell breaks loose, from the international bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.</p>

<p>Not everything goes the way we want it to - the world or people around us sometimes just spin out of control. Just consider the Covid pandemic for starters. Or how about that mad neighbour you have living next-door to you? Or when work seems to be going down the toilet when the competition keep outsmarting you? So how do you handle everything life throws your way when you'd really prefer to tell everyone to get stuffed?</p>

<p>Thomas Erikson will help you turn adversity into success with the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots. Starting by reminding us that life is as it is, Erikson helps you see that it is in fact useless to try to control everything happening around you. Instead of protesting when life throws you curveballs, focus instead on how to handle them. Just as you keep the weeds away from the garden to provide space and amazing flowers, you need to find an approach to adversity that works for you and will give you the chance to turn everything into success. Surrounded by Setbacks will help you pinpoint the approach that works for you and will entertain and empower you in equal measure.</p>

<p>From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magical beasts and cunning children. From classics such as 'The Frog-Prince' and 'Hansel and Grettel' to the delights of 'Ashputtel' or 'Old Sultan', all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for centuries.</p>

<p>Who Is Bill Gates?</p>

<p>Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this&nbsp;Who Was...?&nbsp;biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanthropists in history.This fascinating story of a child technology genius is sure to captivate any audience!</p>

<p>Bluey - What Games Should We Play?</p>

<p>Join Bluey and Bingo as they play games in this lift-the-flap adventure!</p>

<p>Bluey and Bingo are having fun playing their favourite games. What mischief will they get up to? Lift the flaps to find out!</p>

<p>Bluey - Sleepytime</p>

<p>It's sleepytime at the Heeler house and Bingo has decided to wake up in her own bed. But will she be able to drift off to sleep and stay there? And will she be the only family member to struggle to get some rest? Come on a dream-filled adventure with Bingo and Bluey in this picture book featuring a beautiful fold-out surprise. What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also Available: Bluey: Queens Bluey: Charades Bluey: I Love my Family Bluey: Bob Bilby</p>

<p>The Last Letter</p>

<p>One final letter. His last wish. Go and be with her...</p>

<p>Beckett,</p>

<p>If you're reading this, well, you know the last-letter drill. You made it. I didn't. Get off the guilt train, because I know if there was any chance you could have saved me, you would have.</p>

<p>I need one thing from you: get out of the army and get to Telluride. My little sister Ella's raising the twins alone. She's too independent and won't accept help easily, but she has lost our grandmother, our parents, and now me. It's too much for anyone to endure. It's not fair.</p>

<p>So if I'm gone, that means I can't be there for Ella. I can't help them through this. But you can. So I'm begging you, as my best friend, go take care of my sister, my family. Please don't make her go through it alone.</p>

<p>Ryan</p>

<p>The Daily Dad</p>

<p>“Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.”—Marcus Aurelius</p>

<p>Becoming a parent is more than just a biological process – it’s a lifelong commitment to sacrifice, service, and most importantly, love. It’s a challenge to get up every day and put your kids first. You will experience moments of heroic compassion and humiliating failure, sometimes within the same day.</p>

<p>But you don’t have to do it alone. From Ryan Holiday, 1 New York Times bestselling author of the smash hit The Daily Stoic, The Daily Dad provides 366 timeless meditations on parenting in a few manageable paragraphs a day – useful for even the most sleep deprived new parent.</p>

<p>Drawing on his own experience as a father of two as well as lessons from the lives of legends such as Theodore Roosevelt, Bruce Springsteen, Queen Elizabeth II, Marcus Aurelius, and Toni Morrison, this daily devotional provides wisdom and guidance on being the role model your child needs. Whether you’re expecting your first or already a grandparent, The Daily Dad offers encouragement, perspective, and practical advice for every stage of your child’s life.</p>

<p>It's the 50th anniversary of James and the Giant Peach! Come celebrate and join James Trotter and his friends - Grasshopper, Earthworm, Miss Spider - on an adventure inside a giant magical peach.

7 - AND UP years</p>

<p>Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 5: The Ugly Truth</p>

<p>THE ONE WHERE GREG GETS "THE TALK"</p>

<p>The fifth laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from 1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! A global phenomenon with 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide!</p>

<p>Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. Being older means you can live alone, eat whatever you want for dinner and don't have to share with your brothers. PERFECT.</p>

<p>At least, that's what Greg thought, but it turns out there's a lot more to growing up like dealing with boy/girl dances, increased responsibilities and awkward changes.</p>

<p>On top of all this, he's fighting with this best friend Rowley, and is being dragged to his uncle's FIFTH wedding. Surely there's more to growing up than THIS?</p>

<p>WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?

50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!

Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on

Laughter guaranteed!</p>

<p>*BRAND NEW* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW!</p>

<p>And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant 1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.</p>

<p>'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent</p>

<p>Blue Lock 8 (English Edition)</p>

<p>A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this&nbsp;Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print!</p>

<p>Anime airing now!</p>

<p>WOULD YOU BE PICKED LAST?</p>

<p>In the second selection's rival battles -- where the winners can choose one player from the losing team -- Isagi and Nagi have just lost Bachira to Rin Itoshi and the other top strikers. Now they must prove the strength of their individual abilities in a fight against Shouei Barou, the top scoring player in Wing 5. If they lose, they'll be at risk of disqualification... As Isagi takes the fight to King Barou, he's aiming to end up on the side of the prodigies!</p>

<p>Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo. This is the ideal first book to introduce the alphabet to toddlers - packed with colourful images and clear word-labels to encourage early learning. Help your toddler learn their ABC in My First ABC. With colourful, bright photographs alongside clear word-labels your little one will master their ABC in no time. From A to Z each page introduces the next letter of the alphabet with clear objects to engage your toddler and make early learning simple and fun!</p>

<p>Perfect for encouraging children to build vocabulary and language skills My First ABC helps toddlers grasp early concepts. Your little one will love discovering their letters while holding the chunky pages of this tactile board book. Read it together and help them turn the pages as they learn.</p>

<p>Flip Thinking: The Life-Changing Art Of Turning Problems Into Opportunities</p>

<p>'Transformative... Flip Thinking beautifully illustrates how a person who can turn a negative into a positive can never be defeated' - Greg McKeown, podcaster and bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless</p>

<p>Imagine this: you've got a great idea, and all you hear are the yes-buts. "Yes, but that's been tried before, and it didn't work." "Yes, but shouldn't we just let it sit for a while?" "Yes, but what if it doesn't work..."</p>

<p>Stop saying "yes, but..." to life, and to start saying "yes, and..."</p>

<p>This international bestseller introduces the power of flip thinking to transform stuck-in-the-mud, pessimistic 'yes, but' thinking into an inventive, curious 'yes, and' mindset.</p>

<p>Berthold Gunster presents his fifteen flip thinking strategies that will transform your thinking away from limitations and threats and towards possibilities and opportunities. From disrupting (turn all the rules upside down), to flaunting (play up what you want to hide), and importing (get the enemy on board) to amplifying (focus on what works, and do more of that) Gunster's strategies and stories will have you approaching even the most challenging problems, at work, home and at play, in a whole new way.</p>

<p>You can introduce your baby to farm animals with touch and feel textures. You can get to know how farm animals feel with Baby Touch and Feel Farm Friends. Let them touch and learn about farm animals with fuzzy ducklings, wooly lambs, ponies on shiny grass and more! You can encourage your baby to learn early concepts such as colours, shapes and patterns as they turn each page. The easily recognisable images and labels will encourage recognition and naming of objects while the textured format promotes sensory learning. This chunky package is perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and young minds to develop. Sturdy pages with rounded corners means Baby Touch and Feel Farm Friends will provide hours of enjoyment.</p>

<p>Percy Jackson &amp; The Olympians - Book 6 - The Chalice Of The Gods</p>

<p>The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way.</p>

<p>The original hero. A brand-new adventure.</p>

<p>Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even giants - but these days the modern-day son of Poseidon is hoping for a regular final year at school.</p>

<p>Too bad the Greek gods have other plans, and three new quests for Percy to complete.</p>

<p>First up: the cupbearer of the gods, Ganymede, is missing his golden chalice. Not only is this embarrassing (why do the gods keep losing their magical items?), it's also potentially disastrous. One sip from the cup will turn any mortal into a powerful god. And the old gods do not take kindly to newbies.</p>

<p>Can Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover find the chalice before it falls into the wrong hands? And even if they do, will they be able to resist its awesome power. . .?</p>

<p>Readers new to the Percy Jackson universe and long-time fans will love this epic adventure - full of legendary heroes, mythical creatures, ancient Greek gods and enduring friendship - from the global bestseller Rick Riordan.</p>

<p>Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary (DK Bilingual Visual Dictionary)</p>

<p>Make learning Italian fun and easy with this bilingual visual dictionary. Whether you are learning the language for pleasure or for work this comprehensive dictionary is the ideal partner for you.</p>

<p>Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary&nbsp;comes with more than 10,000 illustrated terms that are arranged by themes and situations, making learning easy. Whether you are out grocery shopping or find yourself in the middle of an official meeting, this handy guide will always be at your side.</p>

<p>The book is accompanied by a free audio app that can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play so you can learn the correct pronunciation of everyday words and phrases. Updated to reflect recent changes in technology and clothing, the&nbsp;Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary&nbsp;is the perfect companion for your next trip.</p>

<p>Tim Cook : The Genius Who Took Apple to the Next Level</p>

<p>In 2011, Tim Cook took on an impossible task - following in the footsteps of one of history's greatest business visionaries, Steve Jobs. Facing worldwide scrutiny, Cook (who was often described as shy, unassuming and unimaginative) defied all expectations. Under Cook's leadership Apple has soared: its stock has nearly tripled to become the world's first trillion-dollar company. From the massive growth of the iPhone to new victories like the Apple Watch, Cook is leading Apple to a new era of success.</p>

<p>But he's also spearheaded a cultural revolution within the company. Since becoming CEO, Cook has introduced a new style of management that emphasizes kindness, collaboration and honesty, and has quietly pushed Apple to support sexual and racial equal rights and invest heavily in renewable energy.</p>

<p>Drawing on authorized access with several Apple insiders, Kahney, the world's leading reporter on Apple, tells the inspiring story of how one man attempted to replace the irreplaceable and succeeded better than anyone thought possible.</p>

<p>Leander Kahney has covered Apple for more than a dozen years and has written four popular books about Apple and the culture of its followers, including Inside Steve's Brain and Jony Ive. The former news editor for Wired.com, he is currently the editor and publisher of CultofMac.com. He lives in San Francisco.</p>

<p>From the worldwide bestselling author of "Eat Pray Love" the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you ve dreamed of.&nbsp;

Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the strange jewels that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, "Big Magi"c cracks open a world of wonder and joy."</p>

<p>Funny Story</p>

<p>A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common.</p>

<p>Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it…right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra.</p>

<p>Which is how Daphne begins her new story: Stranded in beautiful Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family but with a dream job as a children’s librarian (that barely pays the bills), and proposing to be roommates with the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra’s ex, Miles Nowak.</p>

<p>Scruffy and chaotic—with a penchant for taking solace in the sounds of heart break love ballads—Miles is exactly the opposite of practical, buttoned up Daphne, whose coworkers know so little about her they have a running bet that she’s either FBI or in witness protection. The roommates mainly avoid one another, until one day, while drowning their sorrows, they form a tenuous friendship and a plan. If said plan also involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their summer adventures together, well, who could blame them?</p>

<p>But it’s all just for show, of course, because there’s no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex…right?</p>