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Ever wonder what life is like for a Minecraft Zombie? Zombie gets invited to join a secret adventurers club—but only because he told a lie to a Sheep! He wonders if anyone will find out when he goes to their underground cave meeting. But when the brakes of the adventurers’ minecart stop working, can Zombie and his friends prove themselves...

Little Rabbit is back! With Christmas just five sleeps away, he s counting down the days with help from his kindy teachers and his caring mum. From making decorations and cookies to singing songs and wrapping gifts, R?peti prepares in his own special way for the big day, culminating in a warm family celebration with his grandparents.

The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third book from Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation, The Wonky Donkey! At a time when bringing stories of laughter, hope, kindness, and courage to children seems more important than ever, The Grinny Granny Donkey delivers a heartwarming hug and a dose of laugh-out-loud family fun...

Jennifer Worth came from a sheltered background when she became a midwife in the Docklands in the 1950s. The conditions in which many women gave birth just half a century ago were horrifying, not only because of their grimly impoverished surroundings, but also because of what they were expected to endure. But while Jennifer witnessed brutality and tragedy, she also...

It is wartime. In the midst of the fighting and devastation, an unusual friendship is formed. A delightful and poignant story that touches on humanity and unexpected friendship in times of war. At the heart of the story is a little bantam―a character children will instantly warm to. The talents of best-selling author Jennifer Beck and prize-winning illustrator Robyn Belton...

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Chris Colfer's No.1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories with this gorgeous illustrated anniversary edition! Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern-day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales. The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex...

From the creator of Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club comes The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby Colour Edition—a superhero who’s faster than a speeding stroller and more powerful than diaper rash, now in full colour! George and Harold are in trouble again! As punishment, they have to write a 100-page report on ‘good citizenship’, and they have been...

From tigers to monkeys and horses to dragons, British Museum Press Out and Decorate: Chinese Zodiac features 25 unique, intricately foiled designs that can be slotted together to create 3D ornaments, hung up or threaded together to make an amazing garland. Each page is covered in shiny red foil, with foiled pieces which can be pressed out and coloured in...

Fourth-grade class clowns George Beard and Harold Hutchins have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school—and now they're going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret even HE doesn't know who he is! This special edition will include an all-new sixteen-page bonus section that reveals the TRUE origin of...

Learn how to read and write ancient Greek in this gripping puzzle mystery story about the ancient Olympics, written by Blue Peter Award-winning author Andy Seed! When ancient Greek friends Phoebe and Leon discover that a pentathlon athlete is cheating in the Olympic Games, they decide that they must stop him before it's too late. But there are a lot...

Ever wonder what life is like for a Minecraft Zombie? Zombie is all over this snow thing. In fact, he is so confident in his wicked scare-boarding moves that he decides to hike up the highest peak to ace the steepest run. But then an avalanche hits, and when it clears, Zombie has no idea where he is. And the...

Bring ancient Egypt to life with 20 brilliantly busy black-and-white scenes and patterns to colour - before sticking in fun photographic object stickers from the British Museum's collection! There's a whole world to explore, and with this beautiful colouring series, readers can take a tour around an ancient civilisation and get creative at the same time! Aspiring artists can pick...

Protect New York City with the Amazing Spider-Man against enemies such as Venom, Doc Ock, and the Green Goblin! In this 64-page Spider-Man: Ultimate Colouring Book (Marvel), join Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Ghost-Spider, and many more as they swing through buildings and fight the bad guys.

A mother vanished. A father presumed guilty. There is no proof. There are no witnesses. For the children, there is only doubt. One afternoon in November 1975, ten-year-old Miranda Larkin comes home from school to find the house eerily quiet. Her mother is missing. Nothing else is out of place. There is no sign of struggle. Her mum's pocketbook remains...

The Edgar Award-winning introduction to private investigator Kate Shugak, A Cold Day for Murder is the first in Dana Stabenow's critically acclaimed Kate Shugak mysteries. Kate Shugak is a native Aleut working as a private investigator in Alaska. She's five foot, one inch tall, carries a scar that runs from ear to ear across her throat, and owns a half-wolf,...

An extraordinary and unique document: Hoess was in charge of the huge extermination camp in Poland where the Nazis murdered some three million Jews, from the time of its creation (he was responsible for building it) in 1940 until late in 1943, by which time the mass exterminations were half completed. Before this, he had worked in other concentration camps,...

It's a dog's life! An adorable book of letters from Bobs the dog, by much-loved author Enid Blyton. The perfect gift for animal-lovers of all ages. Bones and biscuits! If a cheeky bird didn't fly down to my nose and eat a crumb off my left whiskers! Really, people have no manners at all these days! In this very funny...

Featuring a beautiful luxe cover with gold foil highlights, gold gilding, and a gold ribbon marker, this is the latest title to join this iconic Disney series. As an evil force threatens the kingdom of Kumandra, Raya and her trusty steed Tuk Tuk must leave their home and track down the last dragon in the world. Will they succeed and...

BECOME A TOP SECRET CODEBREAKER! Welcome to Bletchley Park, once the top-secret home of the Second World War codebreakers. Here, some of the greatest minds helped crack near-impossible codes and ciphers. You can join them... Flex your mental agility, crack cryptic crosswords, exercise your mind with clever brain games, test yourself with word and number puzzles, and see if you...

Rainbocorns: Scratch and Reveal invites you to uncover your Rainbocorn friends in this delightful scratch and reveal book! Use the included wooden scratcher to bring each page to life, unveiling a new colourful friend with every reveal.

Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl, as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. Mia is a 13-year-old girl from a remote community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss of her brother as he distances himself from the family. She feels powerless to change the things she sees around...

Leo Houlding started climbing at ten years of age in the Lake District and was the youngest person (and first Briton) to free climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in the United States at eighteen years, which cemented his reputation. He has since gone on to summit the world's toughest peaks and explore the most extreme places on our...

Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story, and lots to spot and say in this new title in the internationally bestselling Bizzy Bear series. Each busy spread is full of little details to spot and talk about, and in this camping adventure story, Bizzy Bear: Camping Trip needs you! By pushing, pulling, and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the...

Allan Moffat is one of the legends of Australian motor sport. His extraordinary driving career, which lasted from the mid-1960s to the late 1980s, coincided with the heyday of touring car racing. His achievements included 32 Australian Touring Car wins, four of them at Bathurst, and four Championships. His Trans Am Mustang, surely the definitive racing touring car of all...

The masterful drawings of Pablo Picasso teach animal recognition to the youngest readers in this artful, read-aloud board book. Birds & Other Animals takes children through Picasso's series of single-line animal drawings, beginning and ending with various kinds of birds. Pablo Picasso was one of the twentieth century's most influential artists, as well as a co-creator of Cubism. He produced...

When Mulan's father is asked to fight in the war, she poses as a boy to take his place. But soon Mulan finds that her mission, and her ability to keep her true identity a secret, may be more difficult than she expected. Follow Mulan's courageous journey to become one of China's greatest heroes in this collectible storybook.

The series that answers all the questions that children really want to ask. Do birds fall in love? Why do chameleons change colour? How do frogs walk upside down? This book answers all these questions and more! Filled with fascinating information on all sorts of animals, from blue whales and bears to hummingbirds and bees, Big Questions for Little People:...

Get ready to explore the Terrain Trio of Land, Sea and Air in this Jurassic World Rebirth: Ultimate Colouring Book. With 64 pages of colouring to enjoy, you're about to enter undiscovered territory!

Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again! Batter up! Baseball is a game of legends. From diamond greats such as Babe Ruth and Willie Mays to Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, this newly revised and updated edition of The Big Book of WHO Baseball is a collection of the 101...

With 16 pages of colouring and over 50 stickers, this Jurassic World Rebirth: Puffy Sticker Colouring Book is perfect for dinosaur fans. Use your stickers and colouring to bring the Jurassic World to life, but be ready to run at any second!

What was it like to be Elvis Presley? What did it feel like when impossible fame made him its prisoner? As the world's first rock star, there was no one to tell him what to expect, no one with whom he could share the burden of being himself – of being Elvis. On the outside, he was all charm and...

Be ready for a roaring-good time of colouring in this 128-page Jurassic World Rebirth: Mega Colouring Book! Come and see some of the dinosaurs as they roam through land, sea, and air.

Luminously beautiful - Guardian Utterly enchanting - Daily Mail Poetic and inspiring - Irish Examiner Magical - Shirley Hughes Will make your heart glow - Sunday Times An audacious instant classic - Irish Independent ------------------------------------- Wake up early, don’t be shy. This bright world can make you FLY . . . This gorgeous, uplifting picture book celebrates the wildness in...

The final battle is at hand... It is a dark and terrible winter in Hunter’s Reach as strange phantoms prowl the lands, turning all they encounter to stone or ice. Rana is sure Lyricon and the dragons are to blame for the shocking magical attacks, but they all seem to have disappeared. Meanwhile, in the realm of Ormeria, the dragon...

Backing into the Spotlight is a hilarious and unashamedly non-PC memoir. Now in his eighth decade, Whitehall is a fine raconteur, gloriously unreconstructed and still deeply suspicious of modernity. Daily Mail Standing in front of a full-length mirror in my dressing room at ITV studios, waiting to go on to the set of Backchat, I had a brief conversation with...

The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third book by Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation, The Wonky Donkey! At a time when bringing stories of laughter, hope, kindness, and courage to children seems more important than ever, The Grinny Granny Donkey delivers a heartwarming hug and a dose of laugh-out-loud family fun...

This is the little book of happiness that everybody needs in their life! Positively packed with pick-me-up messages and wise words to remember, this bright, chunky gift book is the perfect package for anyone who needs to feel uplifted and empowered. Designed to build confidence, boost resilience, and spark mindfulness and joy, there are over 150 inspirational messages accompanied by...

Grandma Loves You is a captivating book filled with warmth and the joyous bond between grandmothers and grandchildren. Read aloud the gentle rhyming text as Grandma and her grandchildren enjoy activities together, including dancing, baking, riding bicycles, walking, storytelling, and reading.

Did you know that in 1932 the Australian army was called out to wage war on an invading army of 20,000...emus? Or that the first royal personage to arrive in Australia was the King of Iceland and he came as a convict? And how about the spooky phenomenon of the mischief-making Guyra Ghost? From Jim Haynes, one of our most...

Snuggle up, get cosy and let the day go with this enchanting collection of Frozen: My Deluxe Treasury of Bedtime Stories! From chilling adventures to warm-hearted tales, this treasury is the perfect way to let your dreams take flight with Anna, Elsa and their friends. The wonderful world of Frozen awaits on every page! Find courage with Elsa, go on...

'Nothing short of a masterpiece' JAN MORRIS '[This] gloriously ornate account of that epic journey is a classic' ROBERT MACFARLANE 'Not only is this journey one of physical adventure but of cultural awakening. Architecture, art, genealogy, quirks of history and language are all devoured -- and here passed on -- with a gusto uniquely his' COLIN THUBRON, Sunday Times 'One...

From the founder of OzHarvest, an ebullient, generous memoir with an exhilarating message. – ANNABEL CRABB Brimming with energy, altruism and refreshing candour – QUENTIN BRYCE The inspiring story of a woman with a big heart who dared to make a difference. This is a must-read book. I couldn't put it down. – ITA BUTTROSE Ronni Kahn is a force...

Born in Rafah, raised in Gaza, subjected both to Israeli bombs and to Islamist tyranny, and in the face of prison, death threats, abuse, misogyny, violence, and repression, Asmaa Alghoul has continued to speak her truth. She has continued to live and to love, to laugh and to protest. In this moving memoir of growing up in Gaza with a...

Bea's Bad Day is a delightful tale by Tom Percival, exploring themes of managing disappointment and setting expectations. Bea is really looking forward to her birthday until things begin to go wrong. With everything set to be perfect, snow begins to block the roads, and Bea's plans unravel. No party, no cards, and maybe even no cake—can Bea find a...

Embark on an exciting adventure with Bear Grylls and discover how to get food in the wild. Learn how to find water, forage for food, and cook a delicious meal using wild ingredients. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear Grylls. Bear Grylls Survival Skills: Nutrition is a must-have guide for those wanting to enhance their survival skills and enjoy...

Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls as you learn about all the dangerous animals on Earth and how to stay safe while you're exploring the world. Learn what makes animals dangerous, why they might attack, and what weapons each of these animals are equipped with. Bear Grylls Survival Skills: Dangerous Animals includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear....

Since the founding of the USA's National Basketball League (NBA) in 1946, it has produced many of the coolest, most athletic, and best-paid sports stars ever. And, in 1996, the women's game took off, equally producing incredible players who have been hugely inspiring and taking the game to greater heights. Here, we profile 50 of the greatest ever to step...

With bird facts, an identification guide, and how-to instructions, this is a perfect children's introduction to bird-watching. You've seen birds in your backyard or at the local park. Now become a young ornithologist. Learn all about the scientific study of birds. Author, birder, and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello presents a kids' introduction to birding. This children's book, ideal for early...

Pack up sandcastle-building supplies, sunscreen, and this take-along activity book! In the second book of the Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing, little beachcombers are encouraged to discover all the wonders of saltwater oceans and freshwater lakes. From identifying shorebirds to learning about the life found in tide pools, to listening to the waves and watching the...

In the winter of 2009, Rachel Cusk's marriage of ten years came to an end. In the months that followed, life as she had known it came apart, 'like a jigsaw dismantled into a heap of broken-edged pieces'. Aftermath chronicles this perilous journey as the author redefines herself as a single woman and creates a new version of family life...

Tickle, rock, cuddle, and kiss the babies in this interactive board book! Rhyming text and sweet illustrations are perfect for toddlers and newly minted big brothers and sisters celebrating the arrival of a new baby. Baby’s Here! is a sweet interactive board book with a unique shape that encourages toddlers and big siblings to cradle, rock, and play with the...

Abandoned Child tells the harrowing yet eventually uplifting story of Amy's life. Amy had a happy childhood until the death of her mother when she was 10. Her father became an abusive alcoholic, and she was quickly abandoned by him, given money so she would leave the house and leave him alone. And disappear she did— to drug dens, with...

Your comprehensive guide to using Xero Keeping your business running smoothly has never been easier with Xero. You’re in good hands with Xero For Dummies, the only book endorsed by Xero. With the tips and tricks included in this helpful guide, you can easily tackle tasks like accounts payable, invoices, and estimates. It’s packed with easy-to-follow explanations and instructions on...

How can one European capital be responsible for most of the West's intellectual and cultural achievements in the twentieth century? Viennese ideas saturate the modern world. From California architecture to Hollywood Westerns, modern advertising to shopping malls, orgasms to gender confirmation surgery, nuclear fission to fitted kitchens—every aspect of our history, science, and culture is in some way shaped by...

What we can learn from a Renaissance nowhere In 1516, a book was published in Latin with the enigmatic Greek-derived word as its title. Utopia—which could mean either "good-place" or "no-place"—gives a traveler's account of a newly discovered island somewhere in the New World where the inhabitants enjoy a social order based purely on natural reason and justice. As the...

Explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of the United States history Looking for the essentials of more than 200 years of United States history? Starting at the early civilisations, U.S. History For Dummies covers the growing pains of a new nation. Brush up on the major wars, from fighting against each other to fighting the world. Discover the...

Learn to live a full and active life with type 2 diabetes Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies is Australia's fast-growing chronic disease guide, yet it can be prevented with the right diet and regular exercise. Whether you have already been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or are pre-diabetic and hoping to avoid full-blown diabetes, this easy-to-understand book teaches you how...

A compelling, authoritative account of the brilliant, conflicted, visionary world of Tudor England When Henry VII landed in a secluded bay in a far corner of Wales, it seemed inconceivable that this outsider could ever be king of England. Yet he and his descendants became some of England’s most unforgettable rulers, and gave their name to an age. The story...

The Setting Sun is set in the early postwar years, exploring the destructive effects of war and the transition from a feudal Japan to an industrial society.

What makes for the ideal woman? How should she look, love, and be? In this vibrant, high-spirited history, medievalist Eleanor Janega turns to the Middle Ages, the era that bridged the ancient world and modern society, to unfurl its suppositions about women and reveal what's shifted over time—and what hasn't. Enshrined medieval thinkers, almost always male, subscribed to a blend...

Nvidia is the darling of the age of artificial intelligence: its chips are powering the generative-AI revolution, and demand is insatiable. For all the current interest and attention, however, Nvidia is not of our time. Founded more than three decades ago in a Denny's in East San Jose, for years it was known primarily in the then-niche world of computer...

Start over stronger — with a plan that works for you "Clear. Kind. Actionable. This 12-step plan is everything a money book should be." — Molly Benjamin, founder, Ladies Finance Club Are you ready for a reset? When life throws you off balance with divorce, job loss, illness or another unexpected shake-up, your finances often feel the impact first. In...

One of the Top 10 "Books We Love" - Fresh Air The definitive edition of Emily Dickinson's correspondence, expanded and revised for the first time in over sixty years. Emily Dickinson was a letter writer before she was a poet. It was through letters that she shared prose reflections—alternately humorous, provocative, affectionate, and philosophical—with her extensive community. While her letters...

When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017—revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)—critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now, Wilson has returned with an...

In his classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni laid out a groundbreaking approach for tackling the perilous group behaviours that destroy teamwork. Here he turns his focus to the individual, revealing the three indispensable virtues of an ideal team player. In The Ideal Team Player, Lencioni tells the story of Jeff Shanley, a leader desperate to...

A compelling history of the Ptolemies, the decline of Egypt, and the rising power of the Roman Empire The Ptolemaic era, Egypt's last and one of its longest dynasties, was in many ways a gilded age. Its early rulers restored and even expanded Egyptian power. Over a span of 300 years, the period witnessed intellectual enlightenment, imaginative state-building, and some...

The Ethiopians is a history of the Ethiopians from pre-history to the present day. Drawing on research in archaeology, anthropology, linguistics, and recent historiography, the book charts the development of Ethiopian peoples and their society, placing emphasis on the African origins of Ethiopian civilisation. The book opens with a review of Ethiopian prehistory, showing how the Ethiopian section of the...

Seasoned designer Debbie Berne presents an accessible introduction to book design for authors, editors, and other book people. Design is central to the appeal, messaging, and usefulness of books, but to most readers, it’s mysterious or even invisible. Through interiors as well as covers, designers provide structure and information that shape the meaning and experience of books. In The Design...

A thoroughly updated edition of a beloved classic that has guided generations of researchers in conducting effective and meaningful research. With more than a million copies sold since its first publication, The Craft of Research has helped generations of researchers at every level—from high-school students and first-year undergraduates to advanced graduate students to researchers in business and government. Conceived by...

Available in paperback, this four-volume narrative world history tells the story of the entire globe, from the earliest nomadic humans all the way to the Persian Gulf war at the end of the twentieth century. It now includes the Revised Edition of Volume 4. Told in an entertaining, engaging style, The Story of the World uses the stories of women...

Learn to speak Latin American Spanish with confidence—the easy way. Spanish For Dummies gets you started with the Spanish language, even if you've never learned a language before. The trusted Dummies language learning method is quick and practical, so you'll know what to say and do when travelling to a Spanish-speaking country or interacting with Spanish speakers in your community....

It's time to learn how to manage your money and understand investing. In Sort Your Money Out: and Get Invested, former financial adviser and host of the money money money podcast (formerly my millennial money) Glen James shares a life-changing approach to the major milestones of your personal finances. Learn how to deal with debt, embrace a realistic spending plan...

OVERCOME DOUBTS AND SETBACKS — AND SMASH YOUR PERSONAL BEST What’s standing between you and greatness? It’s time to identify — and overcome — your own unique elephant in the room. See Your Elephant is your guide to uncovering and shattering your personal barriers so you can perform at your very best. Dr Jo Brown, a world-renowned performance coach and...

Discover the property investing secrets that the wealthy use to create financial independence. At age 21, Ravi Sharma bought his first property. By 32, he had acquired another dozen and amassed a $15M property portfolio. In Retire Filthy Rich with Real Estate, he shares how he did it and shows how anyone can follow in his footsteps. Forget the traditional...

Old leadership models won't solve tomorrow's problems. The time for rapid transformation is now. Faster than ever before, our world is moving from one extreme to another. How can we respond in a way that creates meaningful change for a better future? In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Catriona Wallace reveals a pathway for implementing a powerful shift in perspective and...

Your step-by-step guide to building long-term wealth through property This fully revised Australian edition of Property Investing For Dummies cuts through the jargon and hype to identify what’s really needed to succeed in Australia’s hot property market. It lays out, in clear and helpful terms, exactly how you can identify the right investment options, figure out your finances, and make...

How do the rich keep getting richer, while dodging the long arm of the law? From playboy billionaires avoiding taxes on private islands to Russian oligarchs sailing away from sanctions on their superyachts, the ultra-rich seem to live in a different world from the rest of us. That world is called offshore. Hidden from view, the world's ultra-rich can use...

A compassionate guide to navigating the complex, emotional and challenging world of care When someone you love becomes seriously ill, disabled, or starts to decline with age, knowing what to do can feel overwhelming. Next of Kin is a heartfelt and practical guide to navigating the complicated world of care. Written by journalist and health communicator Casey Beros, this book...

A fascinating look at what’s rattling around in your skull Neuroscience For Dummies introduces you to the mind-boggling study of the human brain. It tracks to the content of a typical introductory neuroscience class at the college level—and it’s perfect for anyone curious about what makes us tick. New technologies and an explosion of research have completely transformed our understanding...