A first novelty board book for young children about birds, with push, pull and turning

\"Hosts of all kinds, this is a must-read!\" --Chris Anderson, owner and curator of TED From the host of the New York Times podcast Together Apart, an exciting new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways we spend our time together--at home, at work, in our communities, and beyond. In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive--which

Helps higher achieving students to maximise their potential, with a focus on independent learning, assessment advice and model assessment answers in this new edition of George Facer\'s best-selling

Tomorrow I\'ll be everything I strive to be each day And even when it\'s difficult I\'ll work to find a way. Immerse yourself in the beautifully hand-lettered words of wisdom, hope, and positivity alongside adorable illustrations of love and caring. This book is a reminder to all readers, young and old, that the smallest kind gesture can make the biggest difference in the world - we just have to remember

Bronze Age Worlds brings a new way of thinking about kinship to the task of explaining the formation of social life in Bronze Age Britain and Ireland. Britain and Ireland\'s diverse landscapes and societies experienced varied and profound transformations during the twenty-fifth to eighth centuries BC. People\'s lives were shaped by migrations, changing beliefs about death, making and thinking with

For fans of It\'s a Sin and Call Me by Your Name, a darkly funny and heart-breaking debut about forbidden love and an Indian-American family confronting the secrets that lie between

Many advertisements these days make us feel as if we have an intimate, even passionate relationship with a product. But as Jean Kilbourne points out in this fascinating and shocking expos , the dreamlike promise of advertising always leaves us hungry for more. We can never be satisfied, because the products we love cannot love us back. \"When was the last time you felt this comfortable in a relationship?\"

In a series of electronic dispatches from the Great Beyond, Doomed describes the ultimate showdown between Good and Evil. After a Halloween ritual gone awry, Madison finds herself trapped in Purgatory - or, as mortals like you and I know it,

Political protests, debates on college campuses, and social media tirades make it seem like everyone is speaking their minds today. Surveys, however, reveal that many people increasingly feel like they\'re walking on eggshells when communicating in public. Speaking your mind can risk relationships and professional opportunities. It can alienate friends and anger colleagues. Isn\'t it smarter to just

\'On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . \' Combining hand-picked patterns from the V&A\'s William Morris archive with brilliant new illustrations, this beautiful book brings the words of the classic Twelve Days of Christmas song to life.A gorgeous Christmas gift to be treasured by all fans of art and

Kids who love video games will love this first installment of the 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters inside different video games. Jesse Rigsby hates video games--and for good reason. You see, a video game character is trying to kill him. After getting sucked in the new game Full Blast with his friend Eric, Jesse starts to see the appeal of vaporizing

Is there credible evidence that Jesus--the carpenter from the ancient town of Nazareth--really is the Son of God?In this video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), based on the New York Times bestselling book The Case for Christ, participants journey with Lee Strobel on a quest for the truth about Jesus.Skeptics dismiss the Jesus of the Gospels by claiming there is no evidence that he was

A daring tale of war, revolution and intrigue, from the renowned historical fiction author of Carnegie shortlisted Code Name Verity, Elizabeth

The Southern Region of British Railways had long sought to design a locomotive capable of working on electrified lines and non-electrified station yards and sidings. In 1959 British Railways approved a design, designated Class HA, later British Railways Class 73, which combined the electrical equipment of the latest EMU design with the standard English Electric diesel engine in one bodyshell. An initial

Basking sharks get their name from their behavior of feeding near the surface of the water. They look like they are basking in the sun In this title for young readers, striking photos illustrate informative text about the second-largest shark species in the world. A range map highlights where they live, a size comparison demonstrates their length compared to a human diver, and a full-spread profile

This new volume provides some of the latest information on the emergence and rapid development of nanotechnology-enhanced solid materials and the ways they have impacted almost every aspect of nanoengineering. The chapters explore the role of nanomaterials in industries in diverse applications, such as insulations and reinforcement of composite materials.The book focuses on the design, synthesis, and

What we currently call \"horse whispering\" has roots in a form of western horsemanship that traveled from Europe to Mexico and the United States, and was then transformed by Native Americans and working cowboys into Vaquero horsemanship. Fine Horses and Fair-Minded Riders: Modern Vaquero Horsemanship documents the learning and practice of Vaquero horsemanship, which has survived as a vibrant part

At long last, the Lord of the Jungle returns! One of the most famous and recognizable characters in the history of fiction is back, starting with an adventure that returns us to the days before his birth, as well as a time later in life, when a past wrong must be made right, no matter what manner of beast or obstacle stands in Tarzan\'s way. From acclaimed writer Dan Jurgens (Superman, Spider-Man,

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics