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Craving fresh-baked bread? The 2020 pandemic has highlighted our love of bread, especially when it was nowhere to be found! Bread making took centre stage for many of us stuck at home and craving comfort food. Fresh baked bread definitely soothes the soul. As it should, bread baking has been a tradition for thousands of years and across all continents....

Your comprehensive, practical guide to modern dadhood Whether you’re expecting or you’re already a proud parent, Being a Great Dad For Dummies is here to help you be the best dad you can be! Guiding your children as they grow and learn is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. But being a great dad isn’t always easy....

Way more than just the bass-ics Whatever you're playing—funk, soul, rock, blues, country—the bass is the heart of the band. Bassists provide a crucial part of the driving force and funky framework that other members work off. From John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, to The Pixies’ Kim Deal, to James Brown's favoured bassist, Jimmy Nolan, bass players have made...

Simple explanations and plenty of grammar practice—for native speakers and learners alike Basic English Grammar Workbook For Dummies is full of examples and practice questions that make it easy to master English grammar. You can learn the rules—and exceptions to those rules—with hands-on exercises and clear explanations of the answers. With the help of this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be an...

Learn the basics of baseball as a player, spectator, or coach Baseball For Dummies gets you started learning about this popular sport. You can improve your fundamentals as a player, inspire your team as a coach, or enjoy watching baseball as a superfan. The book includes helpful illustrations and diagrams that make it easy to understand the rules. You'll learn...

A comprehensive roadmap to using AI in your career and in your life Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Major software organisations like Microsoft, Google, and Apple have built AI directly into products and invited the world to become part of the AI revolution. It's impossible to use these tools to their fullest potential without understanding the basics of what AI is...

A source of unbiased, factual information on the U.S. government American Government For Dummies helps you easily understand the concepts and historical events that define the U.S. government system. This readable guide covers all the content in a typical course on American government or civics, and it offers curious readers a way to learn more about how the country is...

Build a career in public speaking with a message that stands the test of time In Speak Up, author Hayley Mulenda Record delivers an inspiring and exciting new discussion of how to offer a message that will outlive you. She explains how to speak with conviction and courage and, in doing so, guarantees that the message carried by your words...

The essential property investment guide that turns everyday Australians into confident wealth builders It’s time to realise your dream of financial freedom through property, but how do you know where to start? It’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in conflicting advice from agents, spruikers, and well-meaning friends. Every expert seems to have a different agenda, leaving you stuck with...

A timely account of empathy, politics, and leadership, showing how greater understanding and connection can foster trust, community, and innovation. Empathy has become a cliché of contemporary politics, often espoused but rarely understood. Yet the capacity to understand other worldviews is neither easy nor comfortable. Seeing through others' eyes requires strength, courage, integrity, and an ability to reason across the...

Stop hesitating and start making the career moves that matter. The Bold Move is an essential guide for women looking to take control and achieve their career goals faster. Do you downplay your achievements, hesitate to speak up in meetings, or watch others get promoted while you stay stuck? You're not alone—and it's not about your skills or your experience....

The Queen by Michelle Morgan offers a warm and nostalgic biography of the powerhouse monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Written by an experienced biographer, this book is structured around 100 vignettes, inviting readers into an intimate telling of key moments from her long life. Many of the stories within relate to significant milestones such as her wedding to Prince Philip, the...

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES BOOKS, TRANSLATED FICTION OR JAPAN The two phenomenal international bestsellers now in one beautiful, foiled gift edition. A beautiful, collectable hardback that brings together Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop in one volume. A young woman, lost and heartbroken. Her eccentric, optimist uncle. His wife, with a...

Every young woman dreams of wearing a crown. But never a fae crown. Because the crowns of fae are forged with blood. Being the forced bride of a fae king was supposed to be torture. King Aspen was supposed to be my enemy. But I was wrong about him. So wrong I think I might be in love with him....

No one dreams of starting a war. But without a fight, there can be no revolution... I used to protect lives. Now I've ended more than I've saved. But after being betrayed by the humans I trusted, I have no choice but to fight. And the battle has begun. With the truth of my fae heritage exposed, the line between...

Every young woman dreams of marrying a king. Everyone except for me. Because the king I am to wed has razor sharp fangs and a thirst for blood. All my life I knew I'd come of age during the Hundred Year Reaping. According to the ridiculous treaty, two human girls are sent to the faelands as brides for the fearsome...

The Break In: Wolf Girl 14 by Anh Do brings readers another thrilling adventure. Gwen and her dad are finally reunited, bringing the pack one step closer to being whole! But, deep in the wilderness, a lost spaniel wanders into camp, and the gang discovers that dogs are being forced into the dangerous work of digging for minerals along a...

Discover a wealth of expertly-curated sensational stories, in many cases told here for the very first time, from the award-winning podcast Super Great Kids' Stories! Get ready for a worldwide adventure in this treasure trove of a book bursting with magic, mischief and merriment, with 30 enthralling tales from around the globe! In West Africa, you’ll meet Anansi as he...

After an enforced end to her tumultuous teenage love story, Aubree's life was so simple—she married Fletcher, had two children, worked in the successful family business and lived in the small town she grew up in. But thirty years later she's divorced, her children's lives are imploding, and her ex-husband and his father have placed the family at the centre...

Hop along with Curious George as he celebrates Easter with his friends and gets into a bit of monkey-sized mischief along the way. Includes egg-cellent stickers for decorating! George can’t help but join in the Easter fun when he sees children dyeing eggs at the park. But why is someone hiding their decorated eggs? And what happens when the Easter...

‘Moving and generous’ Isabella Hammad, author of Enter Ghost Fire in Every Direction is a marvel Omar El Akkad, author of One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This ‘Luminous, moving, and achingly beautiful’ Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King ‘I am forever changed after reading this book’ Javier Zamora, author of Solito ‘A deeply inspiring and absorbing...

The next propulsive romantic suspense set in the beautiful yet harrowing California backcountry by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Praise for Christine Feehan: 'After Bram Stoker, Anne Rice and Joss Whedon, Christine Feehan is the person most credited with popularizing the neck gripper' Time 'Feehan has a knack for bringing vampiric Carpathians to vivid, virile life...

Discover new books, document your favourites, learn fun facts about books and authors, and develop a lifelong reading habit. 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) is the ultimate reading guide for kids ages 4 to 12+, packed with 101 kid-friendly book recommendations and interactive features to inspire young readers. This revised edition includes diverse voices and...

ONE GROUP OF RUTHLESS THIEVES HAVE HAD A NOVEL IDEA. Valued at $25 million, the five finished manuscripts of F. Scott Fitzgerald are amongst the most valuable in the world. They're housed in an impenetrable vault deep underneath Princeton University, only accessible with the highest security clearance. Or so everyone thought. After the most daring heist in literary history, the...

THE TRACY FAMILY ARE ABOUT TO BE THROWN A CURVEBALL. Thirty years have passed since the day that changed eleven-year-old Paul Tracy's life: he watched his troubled father, Warren, a pitcher for the New York Mets, clash violently with Joe Castle, golden-boy of the Chicago Cubs and Paul's hero. Now Warren Tracy is dying - and his son has decided...

From the mind of cinematic icon Keanu Reeves comes four standalone adventures from the saga of the immortal warrior, collected in a single hardcover edition for the first time.   From cinematic legend Keanu Reeves comes four brutal tales from the bloodsoaked pages of the Immortal Saga. In The Lost Book of B, the immortal warrior becomes a pawn of none other...

Everyone loves a party! This beautiful hardcover gathers a glittering array of famous celebrations throughout classic literature—from Austen, Tolstoy, and Maupassant to Alan Hollinghurst, Edna O'Brien, Don DeLillo, and Jhumpa Lahiri. Momentous parties have long provided dramatic scenes in fiction, from Natasha's first ball in War and Peace to Lizzie meeting Darcy in Pride and Prejudice to J. Edgar Hoover...

If there's one thing Jayne Ferguson has learnt in her life, it's that every blessing comes with a curse. She married the most handsome man on the isle of St Kilda - but he's a bully. She inherited her mother's gift of second sight - but only ever foresaw her fellow islanders' deaths. She has learnt to keep to herself,...

A landmark contribution to understanding the real man behind the heroic legend inspired by the triumph at Waterloo The Duke of Wellington was not just Britain’s greatest soldier, although his seismic struggles as leader of the Allied forces against Napoleon in the Peninsular War deservedly became the stuff of British national legend. Wellington was much more: a man of vision...

The definitive biography of Soviet Jewish dissident writer Vasily Grossman, called “gripping" and "fascinating" by William Taubman in the New York Times “[Popoff] tells Grossman’s story with sensitivity and a keen understanding of his world, drawing on little-known archival collections to produce what must be considered the definitive biography.”—Douglas Smith, Wall Street Journal Longlisted for the 2019 Cundill History Prize...

NEW stunning paperback edition of Jane Riordan’s sequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories, featuring Mark Burgess’ illustrations created in the style of E.H. Shepard's iconic art. ‘With a map in your hand, you know an adventure is about to begin …' Celebrate the 100th anniversary with the paperback edition of the authorised sequel collection by Jane Riordan, inspired by...

Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood! Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Owl as they set off on another grand adventure, with plenty of laughter along the way. A heartwarming story about the importance of togetherness.

NEW gorgeous paperback edition of David Benedictus' sequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H. Shepard's iconic art. ‘Hallo, everyone, I’m back!’ Stunning 100th anniversary paperback edition of the official sequel story collection by David Benedictus, inspired by Milne’s classic stories about everyone’s favourite bear. The rumours are true – Christopher...

A richly illustrated gift picture book edition of Michael Morpurgo’s classic wartime story War Horse, which has been captivating audiences young and old for 40 years. This powerful book for younger readers tells the enduring story of a friendship between a boy and his horse amid the turmoil of the First World War. For 40 years, War Horse has been...

Rubin "Hurricane" Carter was riding a wave of success. The survivor of a difficult childhood and youth, he rose to become a top contender for the middleweight boxing crown. But his career crashed to a halt on May 26, 1967, when he and another man were found guilty of the murder of three white people in a New Jersey bar...

Skulduggery Pleasant is dead. Valkyrie Cain is cool. Omen Darkly is neither. A lot has changed. Roarhaven is now a magical city, where sorcerers can live openly. Valkyrie Cain has been out of action for years, recovering from the war against her alter-ego, Darquesse, which nearly destroyed her and everyone else. Some things never change though: bad people still want...

Can you find the Pokémon in every packed scene? Get ready for the ultimate search and find adventure. With over 50 busy scenes providing hours of entertainment, this book is perfect for journeys and everyday fun! Travel through the regions, spotting lots of Pokémon along the way! Try to spot Gengar lurking in the Kanto region, Scraggy in the Unova...

In Paleo for Life, Dr. Cordain teams up with Paleo thought leaders Trevor Connor and Dr. Mark J. Smith to reveal the link between Paleo foods and lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol results, better sleep, all-day energy, and optimal body weight. Featuring a two-week meal plan and more than 50 recipes, Paleo for Life breaks down: Why red meat and...

A beautiful second volume of Shakespeare retellings, from the master storyteller. Featuring re-tellings of a further eight of Shakespeare’s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible, and inimitable style, this is the much-anticipated follow-up to Michael Morpurgo's highly-acclaimed Tales from Shakespeare. This brand new collection of re-tellings includes stunning artwork from eight different illustrators. This wonderful collection offers...

Father Bunny thinks that Miffy is too small to go to an art gallery, but she persuades him to let her come along with him and Mother Bunny. Miffy sees paintings, a mobile and even a stone statue, which is all very exciting. Miffy soon decides that she wants to be an artist when she grows up.

Skulduggery Pleasant is dead. Valkyrie Cain is cool. Omen Darkly is neither. For years, Valkyrie Cain has struggled to keep her loved ones safe from harm, plunging into battle—time and time again—by Skulduggery Pleasant’s side, and always emerging triumphant. But now the very thing that Valkyrie fights for is in danger, as a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in...

In Lourinhã: Iberian and Mediterranean dishes to share, Matt McConnell and Jo Gamvros share their love of Europe's bar dining culture through 90 incredible, vibrant recipes, from tapas to mezethes. They explore the amazing flavours of Italy, Sicily, Portugal, and Greece through recipes that inspired them to embrace and redefine bar dining culture in Melbourne. From clifftop restaurants overlooking the...

Experience the 140BPM beating heartbeat of grime exclusively told by a pioneer of the scene – not just as a music genre, but as a living, breathing culture that continues to thrive, inspire, and boldly challenge the status quo. ‘There are very few better placed than Roony to document the Grime scene – and he does so perfectly’ – ROMESH...

Skulduggery Pleasant is dead. Valkyrie Cain is cool. Omen Darkly is neither. On a desperate journey to recover her sister's lost soul, Valkyrie Cain goes up against the High Sanctuary itself, and there's nothing Skulduggery Pleasant can do to stop her. With Abyssinia's grand plan about to kick off in a night of magic, terror, and bloodshed, it falls to...

Snuggle up with your little one and share God’s Word. For babies or toddlers, this adorable first bible features simplified Bible stories from the Old and New Testament that are sure to captivate young one's hearts. Treasure this small beginning bible as your child grows in faith. Start your child’s journey in faith with Baby’s First Bible. Written specially with...

A portrait of one of the ancient world’s first political celebrities, who veered from failure to success and back again “This colourful biography of Demetrius explores his rich inner life and reveals an ancient world of violence and intrigue.”—New York Times Book Review The life of Demetrius (337–283 BCE) serves as a through-line to the forty years following the death...

Simone Veil, the former French lawyer and politician who became the first President of the European Union, was born Simone Jacob in 1927. In A Life, she describes in vivid detail a childhood of happiness and innocence spent in Nice that came to an abrupt end in 1944 when, at the age of 17, she was deported with her family...

Now a hit animated series on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-colour comics featuring sixth-grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38. Big Nate is a legend at P.S. 38, where he and friends Francis, Teddy, Dee Dee, Chad, and others manage to make sixth grade interesting with...

The Baby Bible was first published in 2006, written by new mum Sarah Toulmin as a way of sharing the stories she so loved with her own little ones. Her ultra-simple retellings of 20 favourite stories, from Creation to the Resurrection, are filled with a sense of wonder and express God's love for creation. These stories combine with Kristina Stephenson's...

The alphabet gets a seriously silly twist in this classic board book by the bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton. In this delightful introduction to the ABCs and animals, readers will be charmed by these silly critters and lively text. A favourite of little ones and grown-ups alike, this concept book is a must-have for any toddler’s library. AARDVARK ADMIRING BEAVERS...

The history of the United States has been characterised by fervent idealism, intense struggle, and radical change. For every critical, defining moment in American history, there were those whose impassioned voices rang out, clear and true, and whose words compelled the minds and hearts of all who heard them. When Patrick Henry declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!",...

A companion prayer book to 99 Stories from the Bible with delightful illustrations in a strong, vibrant style, and prayers for all occasions. The prayers are a combination of traditional and modern (by Juliet David), and provide an introduction to family prayer time with young children, bringing talking to God to life in the heart of every child.

Books of Mana celebrates the rich tradition of Maori authorship in Aotearoa New Zealand. It reveals the central place of over 200 years of print literacy within te ao Maori and vividly conveys how books are understood as taonga tuku iho - treasured items handed down through generations. In this beautifully illustrated collection of essays, some of Aotearoa New Zealand's...

Make trigonometry as easy as 1-2-3 Believe it or not, trigonometry is easier than it looks! With the right help, you can breeze through your next trig class, test, or exam and be ready for your next maths challenge. In Trigonometry For Dummies, you’ll learn to understand the basics of sines, cosines, and tangents, graph functions, solve tough formulas, and...

A raucous yet reflective look back at the evolution of the music press and the passionate rock and pop journalists who defined the music of the 20th century. Totally Wired is the definitive story of the music press on both sides of the Atlantic, tracing its rise and fall from humble beginnings nearly 100 years ago. Along the way, this...

A passionate and informative celebration of trees and of man's ingenuity in exploiting their resources: the perfect gift for anyone who cares about the natural world. Trees are marvels of nature, still-standing giants of extraordinary longevity. In a beautifully written sequence of essays, anecdotes, and profiles of Britain's best-loved species (from yew to Scots pine), Max Adams explores both the...

Intimate in size yet quietly breathtaking in scope, this graceful gift book will forever change how you think, and how you feel, about trees. In poetically sparse scientific observations, renowned conservation biologist Gretchen Daily narrates the evolution, impact, and natural wonder of trees. Alongside photographs by Chuck Katz, the text and images form a quiet and moving meditation on The...

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist James Ball takes us into the depths of the internet to trace the origins and rapid ascent of QAnon, the movement that mutated from a niche online conspiracy theory into the world’s first digital pandemic. Imagine a deadly pathogen that, once created, could infect any person in any part of the globe within seconds. No need...

Cutting-edge science can make all the difference for salespeople in a time when they are facing a business world in transformation. In The Invisible Game: The Secrets and the Science of Winning Minds and Winning Deals, neuroscientist Kai-Markus Mueller and sales professional Gabriele Rehbock deliver a hands-on guide to the hidden dynamics that influence the outcomes of most business deals....

'From your brain to your fingertips, you emerge from her book entertained and with a deeper understanding of yourself' — Richard Dawkins 'A masterful account of why our bodies are the way they are . . . this book really shines . . . Roberts's lightness of touch is joyous, and celebratory' — Observer 'Witty, personal and above all informed...

Praise for The Imperfect Board Member "Finally! A book about boards that isn't boring!" — Patrick Lencioni, author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team "Everyone wins with good governance — countries, corporations, and community groups. In a compelling style like no one before him, Jim Brown helps leaders understand the keys for boardroom excellence. The Imperfect Board Member ought to...

Passionate, powerful and thought-provoking, in The Hidden Face of Eve, leading feminist writer Nawal El Saadawi provides a shocking account of the oppression of women in the Arab world. Inspired by her experiences working as a doctor in rural Egypt and her life as an activist for women’s rights, she charts the injustices and violence faced by women in the...

Did you know that it's considered a sin to harm a robin? Or that seagulls were once thought to be the souls of dead sailors? And do you know what happens if you listen to a blackbird's song on May Day? With The Folklore of Birds, you can discover the fascinating folklore behind nature's most intriguing animals. At once familiar...

Neil Delamere: 'Smart, accessible and full of brilliant tidbits' Dave Moore: 'A delightful wander through the human body' Dylan Evans: 'Prepare to be genuinely astonished by the marvels of the human body.' Explore the intricate nature of our amazing anatomy... Scientist and 'Chaser' Dr Darragh Ennis reveals everything about the human body in ten informative, bite-sized essays. We all have...

A fully updated new edition of the most complete guide to the veterinary assistant curriculum The newly revised Second Edition of Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant delivers a complete exploration of the veterinary assisting curriculum and acts as a comprehensive text for students and instructors. The book discusses all aspects of the curriculum approved by the National Association of Veterinary...

It's the hottest day of the year, the perfect day for a boy and his grandad to set off on an adventure - and the perfect day to share a picnic with pirates!

How would you like to work for yourself in your own home? Sounds good, right? The commute would be a breeze. Starting a small business from home can mean minimal fuss and minimal start-up costs—so it’s no wonder that around 60% of new businesses are started from home. Whether you’re looking to go freelance, start a home-business full-time, or embark...

We all know that exercise is good for the body. But did you know that it can transform your mind? This new scientific revolution will teach you how to boost brain cells, protect yourself against mental illness and dementia, and ensure success in exams and the workplace. Follow the Spark training regimen and build your brain to its peak performance....

The most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharks - now fully revised and updated Sharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised and updated, it covers more than 525 of the world's shark species and is packed with colour illustrations, colour photos, and informative diagrams. This comprehensive, easy-to-use...

A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the shark. No two species of shark have the same life history, yet these magnificent creatures share many things in common. This one-of-a-kind narrative biography brings together a wide array of species from habitats around the globe, examining the biology, ecology, and behaviour of sharks as well as their cultural role in...

Targeted to the interests and vocabularies of junior high and high school students, each chapter of Screenwriting for Teens defines a concept, illustrates it with examples of current and/or classic films, and challenges its readers with creative writing, analytical, and discussion exercises. In addition to its value in a film-oriented curriculum, the material has application to coursework in English, Media,...

RSPB Spotlight: Sparrows is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, featuring succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist. Sparrows are often considered familiar to the point of invisibility, yet the recent steep decline in numbers of both native British species serves as a reminder that these unassuming chatterboxes deserve more attention. Of all the true sparrow species found worldwide,...

Your hands-on guide to modern chicken-raising methods Thinking about raising chickens? You've come to the right place! This new edition of Raising Chickens For Dummies provides the most up-to-date, thorough information on the many aspects of keeping chickens in your backyard. Inside, you'll find hands-on, easy-to-follow instructions on choosing and purchasing chickens, constructing housing for your birds, feeding your chickens...

Quantum Physics in Minutes offers the fastest way to understanding quantum physics, providing insights into how our universe works within minutes. Quantum physics is the most fundamental, yet the most bewildering, of sciences. From simultaneously dead-and-alive cats, teleportation, antimatter to parallel universes, it not only underpins all digital technology but also life itself. This clear and compact book, illuminated with...

An easy-to-follow guide to introductory physics, from the Big Bang to relativity All science, technology, engineering, and math majors in college and university require some familiarity with physics. Other career paths, like medicine, are also only open to students who understand this fundamental science. But don’t worry if you find physics to be intimidating or confusing. You just need the...

Organic Chemistry I For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293378) was previously published as Organic Chemistry I For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118828076). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. The easy way to take the confusion out of organic chemistry:...

The plain language guide to getting things running smoothly in the world of business Operations management is all about efficiency, and Operations Management For Dummies is all about efficiently teaching you what you need to know about this business hot topic. This book tracks typical operations management MBA courses, and it will help you un-muddle concepts like process mapping, bottlenecks,...

A fun and fact-filled A-Z treasury for anyone with a head on their shoulders. Neuropedia journeys into the mysteries and marvels of the three pounds of tissue between your ears – the brain. Eric Chudler takes you on a breathtaking tour of the nervous system with dozens of entries that explore the structure and function of the brain and cover...

This friendly, compassionate guide is the antidote to workplace toxicity. Toxic workplaces can be detrimental to your mental and physical health and are one of the leading causes of employee turnover. Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies explores what causes work environments to turn sour and what you—as an employee, manager, or leader—can do about it. You'll learn why people...

See the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman's whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities...