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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...

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...

In his highly anticipated sequel to The Elements, Theodore Gray demonstrates how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world. Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety of molecules they form when they combine with each other. In Molecules, Theodore Gray takes the next step in the...

Eleanor is annoyingly clever & maddeningly funny as this book proves. She may have to be destroyed. - Dawn French Take a tour of the past and uncover stories of the women whose lives and achievements have shaped our modern world. In Life Lessons from Historical Women, Eleanor Morton celebrates the ordinary women whose decisions and accomplishments in their everyday...

Bracing, nourishing and wonderfully pro-woman Victoria Smith, author of Hags What does it mean to be a lesbian now? Has the quest for lesbian liberation stalled, and if so, why? Part-memoir, part frontline reportage and part cultural commentary, Julie Bindel examines what defines lesbian culture, love, friendship, and happiness today. She distinguishes the particular challenges facing lesbians from the very...

An Observer, New Statesman, Financial Times, Irish Times and Scotsman 2021 Non-Fiction Highlight 'Searing yet beautiful ... less a hot take than an astute manifesto for what matters most in life, as well as in medicine.' - Rachel Clarke, author of Breathtaking: Inside the NHS in a Time of Pandemic and Your Life in My Hands 'Well written, often entertaining...

Become an Instagram aficionado and grow your business online Instagram For Business For Dummies shows you how you can tap into the social media platform with over 1 billion active users and the highest brand engagement of any social app out there. Businesses of all sizes have discovered how successful they can be when they take advantage of Instagram's powerful...

During economic contractions, it becomes much more difficult to sell your products, maintain your customer base, and gain market share. Mistakes become more costly, and failure becomes a real possibility for all those who are not able to make the transition. But imagine being able to sell your products when others cannot, being able to take market share from both...

A master technician shows how it's done. Tracy Martin, an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified Master Technician, explains the principles behind automotive electrical systems and how they work. How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems details the various tools, such as multimeters and test lights, that can be used to evaluate and troubleshoot any vehicle's electrical system. Several hands-on...

Help your horse put his best foot forward! Stressing the critical importance of hoof care to your horse’s overall health, this guide covers all aspects of proper hoof maintenance—from dealing with lost shoes, cracks, and thrush to promoting healthy hooves through a balanced diet. With in-depth discussions of hoof anatomy, the role of the farrier, and the importance of daily...

Josh Neille and his family care for animals doing it tough – orphaned joeys, emus on the mend, and wombats battling. They open their hearts and their home to them all. As much as they give the animals, though, they get so much more back. Josh’s young daughter, Ashlee, has grown up in a house full of critters that need...

Another extraordinary business fable from the New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni Written in the same dynamic style as his previous bestsellers, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni illustrates the principles of inspiring client loyalty through a fascinating business fable. He explains the theory of vulnerability in depth and presents concrete steps for putting it to...

Evolve your knowledge of the fast-moving world of genetic research. Genetics For Dummies shines a light on the fascinating field of genetics, helping you gain a greater understanding of how genetics factors into everyday life. Perfect as a supplement to a genetics course or as an introduction for the curious, this book is packed with easy-to-understand explanations of the key...

Play cards and learn to identify various types of fossils throughout North America. Anyone who enjoys geology, history, and palaeontology will love these cards for playing your favourite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Adventure Publications' guides to rocks, minerals, and fossils, this gorgeous deck of playing cards by geologist, palaeontology expert, and debut author James St....

Why do buttercups glow when held beneath your chin? Why are bluebells known as fairy phones? Why are foxgloves sometimes given the ominous name 'Deadman's Bellows'? And what is the true meaning of a rose? Often forgotten but always intriguing, humans have given meanings and stories to plants and flowers for thousands of years. From myths of Ancient Greek Gods...

Winner of the Premier's Prize for Non-fiction, Tasmanian Literary Awards 2022 Winner of the Royal Zoological Society of NSW Whitely Award for the Best Natural History Book 2020 Shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Award for Non-fiction 2021 As the sun lowered and turned Gulf St Vincent fiery, they each called a high-pitched 'peeooowiii!', flashed their black wing-pits, spread their tail...

Vic Tandy was a level-headed scientist, but there was no denying it: at this late hour in his lonely lab at Coventry University, he kept seeing a grey apparition out of the corner of his eye. Bathed in a cold sweat, his heart pounding in his chest, he questioned his own rational mind—could this really be a supernatural encounter? What...

It is rare for life to change Earth, yet three organisms have profoundly transformed our planet over the long course of its history. Elemental reveals how microbes, plants, and people used the fundamental building blocks of life to alter the climate, and with it, the trajectory of life on Earth in the past, present, and future. Taking readers from the...

In this inspiring book, Derek Hayes investigates the process and practice of design in woodturning. Design is rarely a priority for the beginner woodturner, and most turners in their early work begin by concentrating on technique rather than shape or form, which can prove counter-productive. While aiming to instil confidence in appreciating, criticising, and selecting sources of inspiration, Derek doesn't...

Where Is It In Town? is a 'look and find' book for all children who want to learn about New Zealand's wildlife. A sister publication to the highly successful Where is it?, this book focuses on wildlife that Kiwi kids will encounter in town. Each page illustrates a different urban environment, including a garden both in the daytime and at...

When the National Animal Choir performs the latest song by renowned composer and conductor Mr. Herbert Timberteeth, nothing goes exactly as planned. Mr. Timberteeth has some preconceived notions of what animals like to do that are reflected in his song. But it turns out that lions prefer flower arranging to prowling and shrimp would rather ski than swim! With all...

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Get ahead in your personal and professional life with crowd-pleasing communication skills. Packed with advice on improving verbal and non-verbal communication skills alike, Communication Essentials For Dummies is a comprehensive, approachable guide to communication no one should be without. Utilising a core range of simple skills, this friendly guide shows you how easy it is to communicate effectively. You'll find...

Build your woodturning skills and confidence with this variety of projects that take between a couple of hours and a couple of days to complete. All of the 25 projects can be undertaken using a limited amount of tools and equipment. Making use of the six basic tools - spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool, bowl gouge, skew chisel,...

The quick way to watercolour success is here! If you have ever wanted to learn to paint animals, then this is for you. Step-by-steps and clearly explained techniques will guide beginners through the methods needed to easily and effectively paint a variety of domestic and wild animals. Matthew expertly demonstrates how to paint realistic eyes, mouths, noses, fur markings and...

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Vietnamese—whether you're 5 or 100! Vietnamese Picture Dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Vietnamese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Vietnamese script, with a Romanised version to help you pronounce it correctly, along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes...

Experience the vibrant street markets and bustling food stalls of Vietnam first-hand! In 2018, veteran restaurateur, author, foodie, and all-around travel junkie Paul Kennedy embarked on a life-changing journey to Vietnam. His main goal was to explore the nation's rich cuisine and food culture, which had always fascinated him from afar, but which he could never quite understand fully. Vietnamese...

Everything you need to learn 1,000 basic Vietnamese words and phrases quickly and easily is in this box! 200 hole-punched flash cards feature the most commonly-used words and related phrases. A free CD-ROM with native-speaker audio recordings of over 1,000 Vietnamese words and sentences. A sample sentence in the Vietnamese language showing how each main word is used in context....

Top UFO researchers Paul Whitehead and George Wingfield tell the story of UFOs from their first appearance in cave art, the Bible, through folklore and the emergence of science fiction, to the extraordinary phenomenon as we know it today. UFO: Strange Space on Earth provides an intriguing journey through history, exploring the mysterious and captivating world of unidentified flying objects....

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. The very name of Robert Louis Stevenson is synonymous with...

Causal Inference in Statistics A Primer Causality is central to the understanding and use of data. Without an understanding of cause–effect relationships, we cannot use data to answer questions as basic as "Does this treatment harm or help patients?" However, despite the availability of hundreds of introductory texts on statistical methods of data analysis, until now, no beginner-level book has...

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Slay the calculus monster with this user-friendly guide. Calculus For Dummies, 2nd Edition makes calculus manageable—even if you're one of the many students who sweat at the thought of it. By breaking down differentiation and integration into digestible concepts, this guide helps you build a stronger foundation with a solid understanding of the big ideas at work. This user-friendly math...

What makes someone good or bad? Can a machine think? How can we tell what is real? For thousands of years, philosophers have wrestled with ideas about human nature, right and wrong, truth, and existence. Discover how the world's greatest thinkers answered the very biggest questions, and unlock the tools you need to explore these challenging and inspiring concepts for...

A year-long magickal adventure with everything the modern witch needs to develop their witchy practice. Have you ever looked at a full moon on a clear winter night and shivered? Have you walked in an ancient forest or sat in a stone circle and felt a deep sense of peace and belonging? Do you wonder if there is more to...

This set of three A5, softback notebooks with high-quality ruled paper features three designs, using butterfly paintings by William Jones from the collection of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. An exquisite gift for nature lovers and writers alike. Jones' Icones is a stunning six-volume manuscript containing paintings of some of the most important butterfly and moth collections from...

Slaughter and butcher your own animals safely and humanely with this award-winning guide. Providing detailed photography of every step of the process, Adam Danforth shows you everything you need to know to butcher poultry, rabbit, lamb, goat, and pork. Learn how to create the proper slaughtering conditions, break the meat down, and produce flavourful cuts of meat. Stressing proper food...

Gift edition of Charles Kingsley's Victorian tale, a delightful new addition to the Flame Tree Collectable Classics. A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. A masterpiece of nostalgia, Charles Kingsley's Victorian classic tells of...

In 1934, four-year-old Derek Challis found a homemade book in his Christmas stocking. On the typed pages bound with pink ribbon were poems written for him by his mother, the writer Robin Hyde. Derek—known as Derry—treasured the gift and could recite the poems until his death in 2021. Hyde hoped the collection would be published one fine day and that...

A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. During the height of the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution, The Scarlet Pimpernel leads a secret league to rescue many of those destined for the...

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a glossary of Victorian and literary terms produced for the modern reader. The Pickwick Papers, Dickens' first novel, began as a romp—a series of amusing...

A rollicking romantic read! Phillipa Ashley Escape to the frost-sparkling Yorkshire Dales for some festive fun under the mistletoe! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for costume shop owner Becky Finn. Leaving London to move back home to the twinkly rural village of Egglethwaite, she plans to build a new life for herself with fiancé, Cole. Keen to...

Tom Thorne is back . . . and so is his worst nightmare. The Murder Book by Mark Billingham is a gripping, grisly read. "Mark Billingham is a terrific crime writer" — Anthony Horowitz. Tom Thorne has it all. In Nicola Tanner and Phil Hendricks, Thorne has good friends by his side. He finally has a love life worth a...

Celebrate brilliant bugs from around the world: Meet the world's most impressive insects, from the strongest—the Goliath beetle that can carry 850 times its own weight—to the longest, the Longhorn beetle that can measure up to 16.5cm! Play a simple card game for all the family: Alongside your family favourites, these playing cards can be used for a fun and...

An irresistibly cute guide to drawing princesses, packed with fun activities! Have hours of fun learning to draw cute manga-style princesses by tracing the outlines provided, colouring them in, and then drawing them yourself on the practice pages. Take a princess quiz, cut out adorable cards and envelopes, learn princess spells, and much more! This exciting children's activity book features:...

The Joy of Modern Calligraphy is a complete guide to modern calligraphy with Artsynibs. Joyce Lee first picked up a calligraphy pen when she started making stationery for her wedding. For her, it is now a way of life, her career, and what she calls a 'calligraventure'. In this practical and inspiring book, Joyce introduces modern calligraphy, including the tools...

Are your words and your body telling the same story? Discover the impact that nonverbal behaviour has on communication. Much of a message’s meaning comes through what’s not being said. To master the art of clear communication, you need to be able to read others’ body language and remain mindful of the messages your own gestures, movements, and facial expressions...

Birds are everywhere. Why not start really watching them? Sometimes, all it takes is a "spark bird" to open the door. A bird, seen well, so unexpectedly beautiful and interesting that it cracks you wide open. Bird Watching For Dummies is a spark book, teaching you all you need to know about this fun, affordable, and accessible hobby. It gently...

A lively and highly readable account of the origins, invention, and discovery of just about everything on the planet, the truly global coverage of The First of Everything ranges from the Big Bang to driverless cars. The First of Everything follows a context-setting introduction with seven stimulating sections: In the Beginning: From the Big Bang to Homo Sapiens. At Home:...

Making a garden that can withstand summer drought without being watered is the dream of many who wish to garden in harmony with the environment. In this classic work on gardening in dry climates, first published in 2008, Olivier Filippi offers practical advice to achieve this goal based on his, and his wife Clara's, experience of working with Mediterranean-region plants...