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Today, translated crime fiction is in vogue - but this was not always the case. A century before Scandi noir, writers across Europe and beyond were publishing detective stories of high quality. Often

Publishing simultaneously in PB, HC and eBook editions.CONTINUING OUR STELLAR SCIENCE SERIES: Lucy's Lab kicked off with Nuts About Science and Solids, Liquids, Guess Who's Got Gas? in August 2017, an

Rejection letters. Cryptic reviewer comments. APA nightmares.Sound familiar?Ten Moments of Chaos, Ten Lessons Learned is a behind-the-scenes tour of the academic publishing world, told through the misadventures of a rookie researcher named Ted. Each chapter dives into a moment of confusion, panic, or quiet triumph that every scholar eventually faces-whether it's deciphering a revise-and-resubmit decision or realizing that even your file name tells a story. This isn't your typical dry guide to publishing; it's honest, relatable, and surprisingly funny.But beyond the chaos lies something deeper: the quiet, meaningful process of becoming a scholar who writes with purpose and resilience. With a mix of practical tips and heartfelt storytelling, this book is for anyone who's ever stared down a rejection email, questioned their worth, or dared to hope that their work might matter to someone. Flip to any chapter-and you just might find the inspiration you didn't know you needed.

Love Our Earth is a young and playful picture book about caring for our Earth. With lots to spot and count, and a fold-out surprise at the end!Meet planet Earth and come on a colourful adventure acros

“More than a whiff of The Lovely Bones wafts through this haunting domestic noir from bestseller Jewell…Skillfully told by several narrators (some of them ghostly), Jewell’s grippin

In this dark and gripping sci-fi noir, an exiled police detective arrives at a lunar penal colony just as a psychotic android begins a murderous odyssey across the far side of the moon.Purgatory is th

From the Nordic noir duo who brought you The New York Times bestseller The Boy in the Suitcase comes a chilling new thriller with a mystery seventy-years in the making.Nina. Natasha. Olga. Three women

Full of treachery and intrigue, the fifth volume in Sergei Lukyananko’s internationally bestselling Night Watch series—a mesmerizing blend of noir and urban fantasy, set in contemporary Moscow, that t

The engaging story of a child who finds it difficult to read.World Illustration Awards - Children's Publishing Winner 2024From the creator of the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Wolf and Bear, an inspiring story about a child lost in a forest of letters. The perfect book to share with children with dyslexia and other neurodivergence to encourage problem-solving and build confidence.Verbs, also known as action words, can be pesky things to master and nobody understands the struggle better than the young child in Wiggling Words. Skip, trip, fumble and fall with them as they discover that even though words can be tricky, they can be fun too!Written and illustrated by Kate Rolfe, winner of the prestigious V&A Student Illustrator of the Year and Macmillan Prize for Illustration runner-up.

Sometimes it only takes a stranger in a dark place... to say we have the right to be here, to make us warm in the coldest season. In 2019, Neil Gaiman asked his Twitter followers: What reminds you of warmth? Over 1,000 responses later, Neil began to weave replies from across the world into a poem in aid of the UNHCR's winter appeal.It revealed our shared desire to feel safe, welcome and warm in a world that can often feel frightening and lonely. Now publishing in hardback and illustrated by a group of artists from around the world, What You Need to Be Warm is an exploration of displacement and flight from conflict through the objects and memories that represent warmth. It is about our right to feel safe, whoever we are and wherever we are from.It is about holding out a hand to welcome those who find themselves far from home. Featuring new, original illustrations from Chris Riddell, Benji Davies, Yuliya Gwilym, Nadine Kaadan, Daniel Egneus, Pam Smy, Petr Horacek, Beth Suzanna, Bagram Ib

An unforgettable journey into our ancient past, containing powerful lessons to learn about our future.Today there are 20 million species on our planet. Yet what we see is just a snapshot in time. 99% of earth's inhabitants are lost to our deep past. The story of what happened to these lineages--their rise and their fall--is truly remarkable.Accompanying the ground-breaking Netflix series, Life on our Planet uses the latest technology to bring long-extinct creatures back to life. It tells the story of life's epic battle to conquer and survive on Earth, showing in a new light what's been lost to us, and how life's future is now being written by us. From ancient ocean worlds and plant life's first forays onto land, to the rise and fall of the dinosaurs and the devastation of the last Ice Age, this is a sweeping view of evolution, through five extinctions and, with the arrival of humans on earth, the beginning of the sixth...With over 200 photos and images from the series created by the te

Explore the beauty and majesty of planet Earth in this compendium, with more than 100 incredible stories and images.The world is so much more complex than young minds can fathom, from molten-hot rock and smoldering volcanoes to icy glaciers and bubbling springs. This book about the Earth for kids aged 7+ unlocks all the mysteries of our living, breathing planet. An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth looks at our constantly changing planet, with striking images and scientific ideas that are easy for children to understand. Starting at the center of the Earth, the book examines each layer in forensic detail: from Earth's metallic core, drilling through Earth's tough crust until emerging out onto the planet's surface, with its lush green rainforests, sparkling oceans, and snow-capped mountains, before sailing up into Earth's airy atmosphere. This detailed planet Earth book for kids offers: - More than 100 stories about planet Earth, from snowflakes to cave pearls, each one accompanied b

A large format, beautifully designed book that takes readers on an incredible journey into space.We live in an amazing planetary system. From the yawning Valles Marineris on Mars and the ocean hiding beneath the ice crust of Jupiter's moon Europa, to the eerily Earth-like terrain of Saturn's moon Titan and the Sun's blazing corona, our solar system brims with wonders.This book takes children on a trip across the Solar System with the aid of marvellous illustrations, lift-up flaps and a comprehensive text that helps them understand the amazing variety of landscapes within our planetary system. Lift up the layers to discover how the Sun was formed and explore the amazing landscapes of our neighbouring planets. Readers will find out which moons are the most like the Earth, what Saturn's rings are made of, where comets come from, and what lies in the Kuiper Belt, outside the very edge of the solar system.

Three of the world's most accomplished and deep thinkers come together to explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way it is transforming human society--and what this technology means for us all.An AI learned to win chess by making moves human grand masters had never conceived. Another AI discovered a new antibiotic by analyzing molecular properties human scientists did not understand. Now, AI-powered jets are defeating experienced human pilots in simulated dogfights. AI is coming online in searching, streaming, medicine, education, and many other fields and, in so doing, transforming how humans are experiencing reality. In The Age of AI, three leading thinkers have come together to consider how AI will change our relationships with knowledge, politics, and the societies in which we live. The Age of AI is an essential roadmap to our present and our future, an era unlike any that has come before. A "Top Ten Tech Books Of 2021" (Forbes) Wall Street Journal bestseller One of Newsweek'

When you joined our family, I knew you were just who I'd waited and wished for. Full of heartwarming illustrations, this emotive picture book showcases the unconditional love between an adopted child and their adoptive parents. A gentle exploration of the adoption experience, from first meetings to creating new family traditions.

Sounds no human can hear, colours our eyes can't see, scents no one can smell. . .revealed in the amazing world of Invisible Nature!Discover how animals use these hidden senses and mysterious forces to survive and find out how we have learned to tap into their secret powers in our daily lives.

The newest member of Anthony Browne's globally bestselling series - joining My Dad, My Mum and My Brother in a celebration of all things girlShe's lovely, our girl!A joyful and empowering celebration of daughters, granddaughters, sisters and girl-children everywhere - showing all the many things that girls can be. A brand-new picture book from award-winning and best-loved creator, Anthony Browne.

Wherever we may choose to roam, We need a place to call our home. Follow a little bear as he discovers a host of animal homes and more in this beautiful die-cut picture book.

Looking after our planet is an inspiring flap book, exploring the problems facing our planet today and what we can do about them. It sets out why conditions on Earth are just right for life, how our m

Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales from Asia is a collection of eight beloved children's stories from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Singapore. In thes

Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales from Asia is a collection of eight beloved children's stories from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Singapore. In thes

Wherever we may choose to roam, We need a place to call our home. Follow a little bear as he discovers a host of animal homes and more in this beautiful die-cut picture book.

In this charming and powerful picture book about voting and elections, the students of Stanton Elementary School learn how we can find--and use--our voices for change. Every two years, on the first Tu

Click flashlights, light lanterns, and get ready to turn electric lights out to celebrate Earth Hour! Wherever you come from, you can help our planet.Kids around the world use electric energy to do al

Children's picturebooks are the very first book we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children?Children's Picturebooks, Second Edition is the revised edition of a bestselling title that carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic sector of the publishing world. Featuring interviews with leading illustrators and publishers from across the world, it remains essential reading for students and aspiring children's book illustrators and writers.Aimed at arts and literature students as well as aspiring children's book illustrators and writers. This book covers everything from the change in children's picturebooks over time to a breakdown of the children's publishing industry including, the editorial process, approaching publishers and literary agents and the printing process. With 15 new case studies from well-known illustrators like Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers and Beatrice A

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King, the most riveting and unforgettable story of kids confronting evil since It—publishing just as the second part of It, the movie, lands in theate

Sit back and enjoy a cosmic tour of our awe-inspiring solar system with this illuminating illustrated guide. Aimed at children aged 8+, this exciting book makes learning a complex subject fun and accessible. Gaze at the beauty of our planets, Sun and Moon and learn fascinating facts about them, discover dwarf planets, comets and asteroids, find out how our solar system came into existence, and study the history and future of space exploration.With insightful, bite-sized facts to devour and fabulous illustrations to marvel at, budding astronomers will be inspired and instilled with a sense of wonder at the diversity of our incredible solar system.

A beautiful picture book that explores what racism and intolerance are and how they affect children all over the worldSensitively illustrated by award-winning artist Hanane KaiThe Children in Our Worl

The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefu

At publication date, a free ebook version of this title will be available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org 

That's not my Unicorn is the 50th title in the popular That's not my series which sold millions throughout the world! To celebrate, Usborne is publishing a special limited edition of TNM Unicorn, with

Discover more about the world under our feet. Beneath a tree live moles, rabbits and earthworms. Under bustling cities people visit shops and park their cars. Trains travel above and below the ground,

Charlie and Lola are 10! To celebrate this momentous birthday, we are publishing three superly special birthday editions of the original and classic Charlie and Lola picture books. With a beautiful de

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Publishing as a Christmas Special. Frankie and his friends go to Lapland on a football adventure in the snow. Will his magic football let him save the most important day of the year?Frankie and his te