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Ladybird Stories For Five Year Olds

This enchanting collection of six classic stories and fairy tales is perfect for sharing with your little one. Each tale in this treasury is beautifully illustrated, making this an ideal gift.

Includes:

- The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon - the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer's return is the gods' worst enemy, Loki - and the price he wants is very high.

Loki the trickster god is free from his chains. Now he's readying Naglfar, the Ship of the Dead, armed with a host of giants and zombies, to sail against the Norse gods and begin the final battle of Ragnarok.

It's up to Magnus Chase and his friends to stop Loki's plans. Along the way, they will face angry sea gods, hostile giants, and an evil fire-breathing dragon. But Magnus's biggest challenge will be facing his own inner demons . . .

Let It Snow (Movie Tie-In)

Now a Netflix Original Film!

1 New York Times bestseller An ill-timed storm on Christmas Eve buries the residents of Gracetown under multiple feet of snow and causes quite a bit of chaos. One brave soul ventures out into the storm from her stranded train, setting off a chain of events that will change quite a few lives. Over the next three days one girl takes a risky shortcut with an adorable stranger, three friends set out to win a race to the Waffle House (and the hash brown spoils), and the fate of a teacup pig falls into the hands of a lovesick barista. A trio of today's bestselling authors--John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle--brings all the magic of the holidays to life in three hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and kisses that will steal your breath away. "A comedy as delicious as any whipped up by the Bard." --Washington Post Book World

The Last Comics On Earth

A New York Times bestseller!

From worldwide bestselling author Max Brallier comes a full-color graphic novel spin-off series based on the 1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Last Kids on Earth!

Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk are about to face a challenge unlike any they've faced before . . . At their local comic book store, the kids make a startling discovery: they've read every last issue of their favorite comic, Z-Man, and no new issues are coming...ever! (Thanks a lot, apocalypse.). Nooo!

Our heroes have but one choice: continue Z-Man's legacy by writing and illustrating THEIR OWN COMIC BOOK! Step one? Knock off their beloved Z-Man and cast themselves as super rad, super goofy, superhero protectors of the mysterious city of Apocalyptia. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything!

Fans are sure to love this hilarious, action-packed, four-color graphic novel series by the creators of The last Kids on Earth.

Dr. Seuss's If You Think There's Nothing To Do

Bring some Seussian silliness to your child's library with this hilarious Beginner Book! Featuring illustrations by Dr. Seuss, this rhyming easy reader answers the familiar dilemma there’s nothing to do, in an unexpected way. Perfect for children ages 3-7!

You can pedal a bike.

You can paddle a boat.

You can saddle a rhino

or walk with a goat.

Get ready to giggle with this fun—and FUNNY—Beginner Book! Filled with boredom-busting suggestions like, have you ever played tic-tac-toe with your feet? How about trying to balance cats on your head? It's perfect for exercising young imaginations and inspiring creative play. Illustrated with art from beloved Dr. Seuss books—including The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and Dr. Seuss's ABC—it will nurture a love of reading and bring joy to young readers. Perfect for both beginning readers and Seuss fans, this fun-filled book is a must-have addition to any collection.

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

Pumpkin Heads!

Halloween is time to pick pumpkins and carve them into pumpkin heads--jack-o'-lanterns of every shape and size!

Award-winning author and artist Wendell Minor uses simple language and striking autumn settings to celebrate jack-o'-lanterns in this reissue of a Halloween classic. The perfect holiday read aloud, Pumpkin Heads takes readers and trick-or-treaters from the pumpkin patch for picking, all the way home for carving, and gets everyone in the Halloween spirit.

Ten years ago, Anthony Horowitz introduced the world to Alex Rider . . . and now his debut mission is back in a special fully loaded anniversary edition! Packed with bonus material - including a brand new Alex Rider short story, a letter from Anthony Horowitz, and much more!

Big Questions - All About Maths

Join popular television presenter Johnny Ball as he explores the history of maths and measuring and shows why it is still a magical way to find out how everything works today.

All about Maths helps make maths magically simple, from pi, the amazing number that unlocks the secret of circles and spheres, to perfect proportions - did you know Leonardo da Vinci figured out that a person's ear is one-third the length of their face? Along the way, you'll meet some of the most brilliant mathematical thinkers from history who have used numbers to make sense of the world. Discover how Pythagorus came upon his famous theorem, and how Galileo the Great became the father of clocks.

The fun design presents weird and wonderful facts that most maths books leave out, such as the origin of the number "googol" and what Mickey Mouse has in common with a computer mouse. With puzzles to solve, conundrums to crack, and incredible tricks to show friends, Johnny Ball will show you just how magical the world of maths can be.

Leading Without Authority: Why You Don’t Need To Be In Charge to Inspire Others and Make Change Happen

'Ferrazzi is breaking new ground in defining what leadership can mean in the emerging world of work' -Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global

'Ferrazzi has gone into the trenches to figure out what it really takes to empower people and make teams more than the sum of their parts. This book will be a staple in every leader's library' -Adam Grant, host of the TED podcast WorkLife, bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals

Long-listed for the CMI Management Book of the Year 2021

The world of work is changing at an unprecedented rate leaving many organisations struggling to cope. At a time when constant innovation, agility, and speed often mean the difference between success and failure, we can no longer afford to waste time navigating the complex bureaucracy present in most companies.

The 1 New York Times bestselling author Keith Ferrazzi argues that in times like these the ability to lead without authority is the essential workplace competency. Leading Without Authority reveals the secret to getting those around you to collaborate and cooperate to reach their full potential, whatever your title. The answer involves a shift in mindset that Ferrazzi calls co-elevation - working to elevate those around us. And you don't have to have formal authority, or direct reports, to utilize the co-elevation process. In fact, you can take initial steps forward without the other person even being aware of your efforts.

Drawing on a decade of research and over thirty years helping CEOs and senior leaders drive innovation and build high-performing teams Ferrazzi reveals how we can all transform our business and our relationships with the people around us. The result is a new roadmap for thriving amid the disruptive pressures afflicting every industry.

Scratch-and-Play Dinosaur Hidden Pictures

Kids will roar for this Hidden Pictures scratch-off set. Puzzlers ages 6 and up can scratch off their own messages and solve puzzles on 10 illustrated cards. One side is a scratch-off design, the other is a Hidden Pictures puzzle to solve. With two cards of each design, kids can scratch one card to share and one to keep!

Falling Leaves Return To Their Roots: The True Story Of An Unwanted Chinese Daughter

New 25th Anniversary Edition

'I am still haunted by Mah's memoir . . . Riveting. A marvel of memory. Poignant proof of the human will to endure' Amy Tan, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club

1940s, Shanghai. As the civil war rages on and China falls under communist rule, young Adeline lives in constant fear. Not of the war, but of her family: blamed for the death of her mother, she is rejected by her father and abused by her cruel stepmother.

With the help of her aunt, Adeline escapes to the United States where she finds love, happiness and success. But will that be enough to quell a lifelong yearning for acceptance, or will she return to the family that rejected her years ago

Falling Leaves Return to their Roots is both the enthralling story of a Chinese family in a time of political upheaval, and a moving account of one girl's unrelenting will to survive.

'Falling Leaves is a terrible and riveting family history . . . It is also a story about endurance and the cost it can exact. Gripping' Daily Telegraph

'An illuminating account of the destructive nature of family relationships set against a backdrop of China in change' Mail on Sunday

'An act, not of vengeance or bitterness, but of catharsis' Sunday Telegraph

What Were The Negro Leagues? (What Was?)

In America during the early twentieth century, no part was safe from segregation, not even the country's national pastime, baseball. Despite their exodus from the Major Leagues because of the colour of their skin, African American men still found a way to participate in the sport they loved. Author Varian Johnson shines a spotlight on the players, coaches, owners, and teams that dominated the Negro Leagues during the 1930s and 40s. Readers will learn about how phenomenal players like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and of course, Jackie Robinson greatly changed the sport of baseball.

Designing Your New Work Life

We will spend up to 120,000 hours at work in our lifetimes.

But how do we best use those hours? And how do we adapt to today's working world?

'Life has questions. They have answers' New York Times

From the 1 New York Times bestselling authors of Designing Your Life

With this innovative and deeply empowering book, all of us can find answers to these challenging questions. It offers a fresh understanding of the politics and psychology of work and, by sharing the 'design thinking' principles that have been fuelling the growth of Silicon Valley, helps us to build a working life that is rewarding and meaningful.

Designing Your New Work Life features updated creative tools to:

Redesign your current job

The Ultimate Kid's Guide to the Universe

With stunning photos of outer space and easy at-home experiments, this is theonlyguide kids need on their journey of learning about all things astronomy: the stars, the planets, the moon, and so much more!

Buckle up and let Jenny Marder, a senior writer for NASA, be your guide to the universe! First stop: the moon!

A perfect read for kids, just in time for the April 2024 total solar eclipse!

10 Busy Brooms

Celebrate Halloween with this fun and festive counting book, perfect for fans of Room on the Broom!

Young readers will want to fly the night sky with the ten little witches in this bright and adventurous Halloween story. Whether zooming past rattling skeletons, buzzing by pie-stealing mummies, or soaring over a werewolf with bad breath, this exciting group of witches and their high-flying Halloween adventures will have readers cheering! Plus, play a game of I Spy and find the cat and owl on every page!

"An enjoyable celebration of witchy sisterhood."—Publisher's Weekly

"Bright and cheerful."—School Library Journal

The Wealth Money Can't Buy: The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life

*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*

A REVOLUTIONARY METHOD TO BECOME TRULY WEALTHY

The Wealth Money Can't Buy offers you a completely life-changing new philosophy and methodology for enjoying an honestly rich life, one filled with personal power, authenticity, exceptionally fulfilling work and a beautiful lifestyle that will cause you to feel like real fortune has finally smiled on you.

Based on The 8 Forms of Wealth learning model that Robin Sharma - legendary personal growth expert and famed mentor to billionaires, professional sports superstars and heads of state - has taught to his clients with transformational results, this masterwork is sure to become your daily guide to enjoying the lifetime of your highest dreams.

Discover the hidden habits to live your richest life and avoid the lasting regrets of potential unfulfilled.

'Robin Sharma has been an amazing mentor to me. He is a major influencer of our time' - Deepak Chopra

Art A Children's Encyclopedia

This beautiful art book for children charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture and photography.

Art: A Children's Encyclopedia traces the development of painting, from prehistoric cave drawings to the Mona Lisa to contemporary street art. Get to grips with world-famous sculptures, including the Terracotta Army and Michelangelo's David. Find out about photography, from pinhole cameras to digital imagery and iconic photography such as Neil Leifer's Ali versus Liston.

With amazing facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, Art: A Children's Encyclopedia is the essential introduction to the art world for children.

Going Solo

It was truly the most breathless and in a way the most exhilarating time I have ever had in my life.

This beautiful edition of Going Solo, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.

So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .

The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.

Love From The Crayons

Ring in Valentine's Day--and love--with the New York Times Best-Selling Crayons! This charming new title featuring everyone's favorite coloring crew is the perfect gift for that special someone on Valentine's Day--or any day of the year.

Love is yellow and orange. Because love is sunny and warm.

This special gift book, featuring all the The Crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit, explores the bright colors and subtle shades of love. This is a must-have for fans of The Crayons, and the perfect gift for that special someone.

Scribble Yourself Feminist

This is the dream journal for every feminist babe and created by Sunday Times number one bestselling author of WHAT A TIME TO BE ALONE Chidera Eggerue.

One of VOGUE's 6 Female Writers to Read in 2018

This book is dedicated to the woman who wants a better world.

The woman who's a lover, a learner but most importantly, a leader.

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Scribble yourself feminist with this inspiring journal, designed to empower, inspire and entertain.

From Chidera Eggerue, the woman behind The Slumflower and saggyboobsmatter, and illustrated by Manjit Thapp, it's BEAUTIFUL, FUNNY, and FEMINIST.

What's included??

ALL THIS:

*Colouring pages featuring Manjit's beautiful illustrations of inspirational quotes and feminist heroines from around the world.

*Witty comebacks for everyday sexism- 'cos the world needs to hear your sass!

*Design your feminist wardrobe - design your outfit for the next march; t shirts, badges, sashes and power panties as fabulous as you are.

*Make your own 'Galentine's Day' card for the ladies you love

*Rewrite your favourite FEMI-CLASSICS- why can't the girl save the day for once??

*Create your own FEMINIST HALL OF FAME: draw your feminist heroes - imagine if every gallery had a feminist babes wing!

. . . AND MUCH MORE!

THE DRUM - 50 of the Best Female Speakers

96 Facts About Taylor Swift

The ultimate Taylor Swift fact and activity book for children!

Discover everything any young Taylor Swift fan needs to know in this jam-packed guide, full of facts, quizzes and questions. Plus there are bonus journal pages to fill in.

Did you know . . .?

Taylor grew up on a Christmas-tree farm

She can play the piano, banjo and ukulele as well as the guitar!

She won a poetry competition when she was 10

This bumper illustrated book is perfect for any Swiftie!

The Ex Talk

THE FUNNY AND SEXY ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS TIKTOK SENSATION

'A glimmering, sharp, and delightfully feminist rom com. The Ex Talk just crashed its way onto my forever-rec pile' CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of The Unhoneymooners

Shay Goldstein has worked at her Seattle radio station for nearly a decade. But lately she's been clashing with her new colleague, Dominic Yun - who's fresh off a journalism course and convinced he knows everything about radio.

When the station needs a new concept, Shay proposes 'The Ex Talk', where two exes give relationship advice live on air. Each armed with their own disastrous relationship stories, Shay and Dominic are the perfect co-hosts - even if it does come with a little tension . . .

Their spiky dynamic is an instant hit, and soon 'The Ex Talk' is climbing the charts.

But when Shay and Dominic start to fall for each other, is this the start of something amazing . . . or the end of their careers?

An NPR's Best Book of 2021

'Buckle in for a hot ride . . . a MUST READ for fans of The Hating Game' 5* Reader Review

'A touching, funny, sexy, entertaining read' 5* Reader Review

'More than lives up to the hype' PopSugar

A Silent Voice 1

LEARNING TO LISTEN

Shoya is a bully. When Shoko, a girl who can’t hear, enters his elementary school class, she becomes their favorite target, and Shoya and his friends goad each other into devising new tortures for her. But the children’s cruelty goes too far. Shoko is forced to leave the school, and Shoya ends up shouldering all the blame. Six years later, the two meet again. Can Shoya make up for his past mistakes, or is it too late?

Read the manga industry insiders voted their favorite of 2014!

“A very powerful story about being different and the consequences of childhood bullying… Read it.” -Anime News Network

Happy Teachers Change The World: A Guide For Cultivating Mindfulness In Education

Happy Teachers Change the World is the first official, authoritative manual of the Thich Nhat Hanh/Plum Village approach to mindfulness in education. Spanning the whole range of schools and grade levels, from preschool through higher education, these techniques are grounded in the everyday world of schools, colleges, and universities.

Beginning firmly with teachers and all those working with students, including administrators, counselors, and other personnel, the Plum Village approach stresses that educators must first establish their own mindfulness practice since everything they do in the classroom will be based on that foundation. The book includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step techniques perfected by educators to teach themselves and to apply to their work with students and colleagues, along with inspirational stories of the ways in which teachers have made mindfulness practice alive and relevant for themselves and their students across the school and out into the community.

The instructions in Happy Teachers Change the World are offered as basic practices taught by Thich Nhat Hanh, followed by guidance from educators using these practices in their classrooms, with ample in-class interpretations, activities, tips, and instructions. Woven throughout are stories from members of the Plum Village community around the world who are applying these teachings in their own lives and educational contexts.

Grumpy Cat: Grump In The Night

This spooky Halloween storybook with glow-in-the-dark pages and stickers stars the beloved Grumpy Cat!

It's time for Pokey's Halloween party--and Grumpy Cat wants nothing to do with it. Will her friends force her to join in the tricks, treats, and games? That sounds scary! Children ages 3 to 7, as well as Grumpy Cat fans of all ages, will enjoy this not-too-spooky book, which includes glow-in-the-dark pages and stickers!

Teen Titans Go! To Camp

Summer's in the air and the Teen Titans are leaving Jump City behind for six fun-filled weeks of mosquitoes, sunstroke, and poison ivy at summer camp!

What the Titans don't realize until they arrive is that this is Camp Apokolips, where the "bug juice" is made with real bugs, the swimming pool is a fire pit, and the lunch lady is Granny Goodness! Things only get worse when they encounter the bunks they'll be competing against in the camp's games: the Titans East and the H.I.V.E. Five! Given all of that, there's only one thing on Robin's mind...

No, not escape. It's how to beat the other bunks to become the camp champions. This is Robin, remember?

The Ultimate Sticker Book Tractor

This is the ultimate sticker book for kids who love stickers and tractors. It's filled with big and noisy farm vehicles, trucks and diggers, and over 250 reusable stickers!

Kids will love these unusual types of machines, and will love placing the stickers on the different tractors, or even on their own belongings! The stickers are reusable, and easy for little fingers to peel off the pages.

Explore the World of Tractors

Ultimate Sticker Book Tractor is the perfect way to engage your child with fun facts and interactive reading.

Inside this exciting little sticker book, you'll find:

- Over 250 reusable stickers that are easy to peel and stick to pages or other surfaces

This colourful activity book keeps kids engaged and learning as they play. The eye-catching photos and bright pictures will fascinate little ones and keep them coming back to this educational book. They're challenged to complete the images with the right vehicle parts, and they can also get creative and craft their own scenes out of different stickers. There's no end to where their imagination can take them!

Alongside the pictures are bite-sized descriptions and information that is easy to read and suitable for children 5 years and up. They will learn about the different types of farm and construction vehicles, the important jobs they do, and even what power tyres they need. This sticker book inspires little ones to explore the outside world with activities such as follow-the-trail. There's also a quiz so you and your pre-schooler can read and engage together.

More from DK Books:

If you and your child enjoyed the activities in the Ultimate Sticker Book Tractor, and want to play with some more stickers, there are lots of other things to learn about! Look out for Ultimate Sticker Book Planes and other Flying Machines and Ultimate Sticker Book Things That Go.

The Science Museum 100 Maths Ideas In 100 Words - A Whistle-Stop Tour Of Key Concepts

Go on an illustrated journey through nature’s unseen habitats in this kids’ book about life under the earth.Teeming with animal life, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and thriving in more places than you might think! Children aged 7-11 will be fascinated by what goes on under their feet, learning about the incredible diversity of life on planet Earth.Life Underground takes children on an illustrated journey into the world’s most amazing underground habitats, from warm Arctic warrens to sandy desert dens. Explore the different communities of animals and plants that live under the Earth, from the succulent soil of an Australian forest to the hard ground at the icy north. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other.This nature book for children - Material that supports the science curriculum in schools up to Key Stage 2 – perfect for nature-loving children aged 7–11, and reluctant readers.- A look at Earth’s major underground habitats and shows the animals that live there. - Beautifully detailed panoramic artworks show each underground scene teeming with life, with burrowing animals placed around the edge of the page for readers to find in the illustration.This illustrated guide lets children tunnel into a world of wildlife and explore different habitats, whilst teaching about different animal species and where they live. Details are drawn out from the artwork so that each habitat is easy to follow, making this the ideal nature book to have on your shelf.

Do What You Love, Love What You Do: The Empowering Secrets to Turn Your Passion into Profit

You don't need an MBA to start your business. You just need a mentor to guide the way.

Holly Tucker – co-founder of Not on the High Street, and creator of Holly & Co – is on a mission to change business forever. Having overseen 5,000 entrepreneurs and identified the keys to their success, in Do What You Love, Love What You Do, she now wants to help anyone build a business doing what they love, leading to a happier and more fulfilled life.

Demystifying the grey world of business, whether you've yet to take your first steps, or find yourself stuck in a rut, this beautiful and vibrant book will allow your dreams to take flight. Holly shares her own story – along with those of acclaimed founders like Sir Richard Branson and Jo Malone CBE – revealing their biggest lessons and proven advice on creating and growing a business. From side hustle to full-time, from defeating your confidence gremlins to creating an empowered community, Holly reveals both the skills and the mindset any founder needs to help their business thrive.

A book like no other, Do What You Love, Love What You Do also shines a light on the creative community, showcasing the brilliant and unique output of small businesses, inspiring you to join them in their success.

There are now over 5 million small businesses in the UK – join the revolution with this indispensable small business bible.

Charlotte's Web

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.

On foggy mornings, Charlotte's web was truly a thing of beauty . Even Lurvy, who wasn't particularly interested in beauty, noticed the web when he came with the pig's breakfast. And then he took another look and he saw something that made him set his pail down. There, in the centre of the web, neatly woven in block letters, was a message. It said: SOME PIG!

This is the story of a little girl named Fern, who loves a little pig named Wilbur - and of Wilbur's dear friend, Charlotte, a beautiful large grey spider. When Fern's uncle decrees that Wilbur must become bacon, Fern, Charlotte, Templeton the rat and all Wilbur's farmyard friends come up with an ingenious plan to fool the humans, and save their very special pig.

Joyful, funny, and deeply moving, Charlotte's Web is a story about the power of friendship, and celebrating what makes everyone special. It is rightly heralded as one of the greatest children's books ever written.

"E. B. White's writing is perfect... And Garth William's muted illustrations are entirely without fault. Whether read aloud or solo, this is a book well deserving of its 'classic' status." - The Children's Book Review

The Odd 1s Out Journal

Now a new Netflix series, Oddballs!

In this one-of-a-kind journal, fans of the New York Times bestselling Odd 1s Out series can share, create, and bare it all. With prompts ranging from choosing your desert island snack fave and doodling your childhood imaginary friends to divulging your deepest darkest secrets (and then wildly scribbling over them in marker), both serious journalers and journaling newbies will have a blast filling this in.

Get ready to get real, because it's time to write about the oddest one of all: YOU!

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Eloise Wilkin Stories (Little Golden Book Collections)

Little Golden Books illustrated by Eloise Wilkin are among the most remembered, beloved, and requested by Golden Book fans. This collection, which contains nine of her best-loved books, will be cherished by collectors, parents, and children for years to come.

It contains Wilkin's most famous Little Golden Books (such as Baby Dear), as well as lesser-known Little Golden Books, prayers, poems, Mother Goose rhymes, and an introduction written by Wilkin's daughter.

Enjoy this clasisc collection, illustrated by the woman known as the soul of Little Golden Books.

Becoming: Adapted For Younger Readers

*A younger reader's edition of the number-one bestselling memoir by former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. With a new introduction from Mrs Obama herself*

What's important is our story, our whole story, including those moments when we feel a little vulnerable . . .

Michelle Robinson started life sharing a bedroom with her older brother Craig, in their family's upstairs apartment in her great-aunt's house. Her parents, Fraser and Marian, poured their love and energy into their children. She would go on to become Michelle Obama, the inspirational First Lady of the United States of America.

Now adapted for younger readers, with new photographs and a new introduction from Michelle Obama herself, this memoir tells a very personal, and completely inspiring, story of how, through hard work and determination, the girl from the South Side of Chicago built an extraordinary life.

A tale of ups and downs, triumphs and failures, this is an incredibly honest account. It will take you from the early years - first kiss, first school, first love - to the wonders of the White House, and the moment Mrs Obama shook hands with the Queen of England.

A book to read, share, and talk about with the adults in your life, this is a call to action and compassion, and hope for change in uncertain times, and in a scary world.

You'll be inspired to help others, and understand that no one is perfect. Just like Michelle Obama, you too are finding out exactly who you want to be (and, actually, so are the adults in your life).

Above all, it is a book to make you think: who are you, and what do you want to become?

Myths & Legends: An Illustrated Guide To Their Origins And Meanings

Discover the world's greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide.

What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology? Combining vivid retellings of famous legends with over 1,000 illustrations of characters, famous artworks, and artefacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture.

Delve into the well-known tales of the ancient Greeks, which hold the key to such phrases as "Achilles' heel", as well as the lesser-known but richly colourful myths of Africa and the Americas. Explore global ideas such as fate and fortune, and the Underworld, and find out about the key characters - heroes, tricksters, and gods - that make up each myth system. Filled with the cultural and religious meanings behind each legend, and the influence they have had both in their own time and in today's world, this book is a must-have for all mythology enthusiasts.

Great Designs: The World's Best Design Explored and Explained

A lavishly illustrated guide to the history of design, this book showcases more than 100 of the most groundbreaking and important design classics ever created - from the 1860s to the present.

Discover the story of design and its evolution from the industrial revolution to the modern day - from William Morris wallpaper and the Swiss Army Knife to 21st-century icons of design such as the Apple iPad and Philippe Starck's Masters Chair.

With stunning photography and useful explanatory pull-outs of characteristic features, each entry shows you the numerous ways in which art and engineering have created products that are both functional and beautiful. Comprehensive profiles of each celebrated design explain why each one was created, and who for, and how innovations in technology and materials made its creation possible.

Covering design from the everyday to the avant-garde, and from interior design to furniture, glassware, tableware, textiles, cars, electronics, and graphics, Great Designs is perfect for anyone who loves beautiful objects.

Things Fall Apart

“A true classic of world literature . . . A masterpiece that has inspired generations of writers in Nigeria, across Africa, and around the world.” —Barack Obama 

“African literature is incomplete and unthinkable without the works of Chinua Achebe.” —Toni Morrison

Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read

Things Fall Apart is the first of three novels in Chinua Achebe's critically acclaimed African Trilogy. It is a classic narrative about Africa's cataclysmic encounter with Europe as it establishes a colonial presence on the continent. Told through the fictional experiences of Okonkwo, a wealthy and fearless Igbo warrior of Umuofia in the late 1800s, Things Fall Apart explores one man's futile resistance to the devaluing of his Igbo traditions by British political andreligious forces and his despair as his community capitulates to the powerful new order.

With more than 20 million copies sold and translated into fifty-seven languages, Things Fall Apart provides one of the most illuminating and permanent monuments to African experience. Achebe does not only capture life in a pre-colonial African village, he conveys the tragedy of the loss of that world while broadening our understanding of our contemporary realities.