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They Don’t Teach This at School

Essential Knowledge to Tackle Everyday Challenges
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A fully illustrated, practical guide full of essential skills and knowledge that school didn’t prepare us for. Myleene Klass shares over 100 vital life skills and tools to save money, boost confidence, and handle everyday challenges with ease. Topics covered include escaping from fires, dealing with medical emergencies, improving sleep, facing plumbing crises, writing CVs, and even basic phrases in different languages.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideal for adults seeking practical guidance on real-life skills not taught in school, as well as families wanting to empower themselves with essential knowledge.

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A fully illustrated, practical guide full of essential skills and knowledge that school didn’t prepare us for

A practical guide full of everyday skills to provide your family with a toolkit for essential everyday knowledge – from life-saving, to DIY, to making conversation

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They Don’t Teach This at School is a fully illustrated, practical guide full of essential skills and knowledge that school didn’t prepare us for.

‘We all learned how to take tests at school, but then we went out into the world and found ourselves underprepared! And the worst thing anyone can feel is helpless. So I’ve filled this book with over 100 of the most vital life skills and tools that will not only save you money and give you confidence, but may even save a life.’

- Myleene x

This book will empower you, and your family, with essential knowledge to tackle everyday challenges.

Packed full of advice, They Don't Teach This At School is full of information and tips on:

  • Escaping from a burning building
  • Dealing with medical emergencies
  • Getting a good night's sleep
  • How to be a good listener
  • Talking about racism
  • How to write a CV and apply for a job
  • Saying hello (and more) in different languages
  • Coping with a plumbing crisis
  • How to change a plug and a fuse
  • Checking the pressure on car tyres
  • Stopping your mouth burning when you've eaten something spicy
  • What to do if you're lost
  • How to feel confident about speaking in public

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‘Underestimate Myleene Klass at your peril [...] a remarkable ambitious and useful book’ – Vanessa Feltz

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008467913

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 1040g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Myleene Klass is a British singer, TV presenter, pianist, and model. She was a member of the pop group Hear'Say, which released two studio albums and five singles, the first two of which reached number one in the UK singles chart. Klass independently released two solo classical crossover albums in 2003 and 2007. More recently, Klass has been a television and radio presenter; she has hosted television shows including Popstar to Operastar (2010-2011) and BBQ Champ (2015) on ITV and The One Show (2007) on BBC One. She was briefly a regular panellist on the ITV lunchtime chat show Loose Women in 2014. She currently presents Smooth Classics on Classic FM. She has been a brand ambassador for Marks & Spencers and Littlewoods.

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