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Trust is the fuel for all of life. We are wired biologically, neurologically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically to trust. Trust is the currency that drives every relationship, beginning with the foundational bond between infants and their mothers, extending to the trust networks that undergird every human endeavour—art, science, commerce—and binding together every relationship we have ever had or ever will...

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. This book is about a strange object—strange in part because it is something that we all have been, and that many of us eat. Nicole Walker's Egg relishes in sharp juxtapositions of seemingly fanciful or repellent topics, so that reproductive science and gustatory...

Broaden your Samoan language skills by learning numbers! Each Samoan word magnet shows the English translation in small text as a learning aid. Translations are listed on the back of the packet to help teachers. Each magnet is 5cm tall. The full product in packaging is 26cm x 27.5cm. Made from durable magnets, this product adhere to any metal surface...

A multilayered exploration of poetry, authorship, and digital intelligence by "a writer of immense poetic power" (The Guardian) In the late 1980s, French poet and psychologist Jon-Perse finds himself in possession of one of the most promising inventions of the century: a computer. Enchanted by snippets of Persian poetry he learns from his Uzbek translation partner, Abdulhamid Ismoil, Jon-Perse builds...

BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER BOSTON.COM BOOKCLUB SELECTION A celebration and meditation on the season for drinking hot chocolate, spotting a wreath on a neighbour's door, and experiencing the change in light of shorter days. All aspects of winter, from the meteorological to the mythological, are captured in this masterful essay, told in wise and luminous prose that...

Supercharge your productivity at the office and at home Looking to familiarise yourself with the world's most popular and effective productivity apps? Then look no further than the latest edition of Office 365 All-in-One For Dummies, packed with 9 mini-books covering each of the super-apps included in the famous productivity suite from Microsoft. In the books, you'll get a handle...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM FOX 2000 STARRING MILO VENTIMIGLIA, AMANDA SEYFRIED, AND KEVIN COSTNER MEET THE DOG WHO WILL SHOW THE WORLD HOW TO BE HUMAN The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein—a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope. This unforgettable contemporary fiction offers a captivating look at...

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...

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over comes a second-chance romance with a heartwarming emotional journal and a vibrant small-town cast. Healing isn't easy—unless you find someone who refuses to let you go. Welcome to Benevolence: where scars fade, hope grows, and every love story is hard-won. When burned-out trauma surgeon...

Raised among strong women, butcher's benches, and hard ideas about what men are meant to be, Brad Poulter grows up knowing he's different long before he has the words for it. But in late '90s small-town New Zealand, 'different' isn't discussed, it's managed. Joining the Royal New Zealand Navy offers escape, certainty, and belonging. The rules are clear, the uniform...

Become a better artist with this immersive visual masterclass in drawing, created by industry expert, Brett Bean. Simply pick up a pen or pencil and start practising, following the captivating illustrated steps and easy-to-digest text prompts along the way. Learn about construction lines, warm-up exercises, and line weight, before diving into lessons on how to build up characters, vehicles, buildings,...

Meet Frank De Wienerdog, your outrageously funny guide through the sizzling story of the hot dog's journey from the streets of New York to ballparks nationwide. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure packed with puns and bite-sized facts that will delight curious readers of all ages—did you know Americans devour a staggering 20 billion hot dogs every year? That's enough...

Sisters make the best flatmates ... except when they are both keeping terrible secrets. The stunning new standalone psychological thriller from the author of the popular Detective Kate Miles series. The dream apartment. The start of a grand adventure. And two lives about to unravel. Devika is living her best life, moving out of home in her final year of...

Supercharge your will to succeed with the upbeat quotations and ambitious affirmations in this pocket-sized dose of dogged determination. The universe has an awesome habit of rewarding those who work hard and never give up. And there's nothing like a few words of encouragement to help you stay focused while you're on the road to success. This little book is...

Winner of the 2022 Thomas Shapcott Award To be a man is to scrutinise all men. And then lie about it. In this striking debut, Jarad Bruinstroop offers a frank and tender exploration of Queer history, art, beauty, and pain. These poems delight in the audacious power of vulnerability and the revolutionary potential of Queer joy. With skill and wit,...

Supporting teachers in the quest to help students learn as effectively and efficiently as possible, The Science of Learning translates 99 of the most important and influential studies on the topic of learning into accessible and easily digestible overviews. Building on the bestselling original book, this second edition delves deeper into the world of research into what helps students learn,...