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Why try to fit in when it's so fun to stand out? Loki knows a thing or two about making friends with the right people and getting to the top. Let the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most mischievous Asgardian show you how to live life on your own terms. Known across the universe for his unique sense of style, charm, and supreme self-confidence, Loki is perfectly placed to give you great tips on how to manage those pesky sibling rivalries or change the mindset of those who always seem to be disappointed in you. Extra input from Loki's allies, family, and foes--including Thor, Odin, and the Avengers--ensures you'll be fully-equipped to turn any negative into a positive. Teaming pithy advice with iconic images and witty quotes from almost a decade of blockbuster Marvel Studios movies, Be More Loki is the perfect gift tongue-in-cheek guide to doing things a little differently for family, friends, and colleagues alike. Shake up the status quo with Loki's special brand of alternative thinking (c

The Timekeepers are a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track--and history needs them. A villain called DeLay is causing chaos! When the hands on their watches start to spin backward, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right ... In this installment, the Timekeepers travel back to Ancient Egypt and become wrapped up in tracking down some medicine to heal Queen Nefertiti. It'll be a race against time, but our heroes know they're up to the challenge!

Become an eyewitness to the high-flying world of aircraft and the history of flight. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of incredible flying machines. Children can learn all about the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Find out about how technology made flight possible, which tools pilots use, and how taking to the skies has shaped human history.Throughout the pages of this children’s guide to aviation, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature. - A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Flight gives a detailed overview of all things aircraft for kids aged 9+, including helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Using full-colour photographs of different types of aviation, including an aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliner

Snuggle up and share this sweet Valentine-themed book about a lonely otter with a heavy heart, who learns about friendship, courage, and the true meaning of love! From the bestselling series that includes The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer, and The Sleepy Bunny, comes a new heartfelt adventure for Valentines Day. Dive into the water and meet a lonely otter, who learns a lesson in love: loving himself and finding his place with others. Nobody knows what it means to be alone more than Otto, the lonely otter. Otto is very shy, so some things are just harder for him to do... like making friends. Otto wishes more than anything to have some friends and feel like he belongs. When Otto spots another otter, all on her own, he thinks he's finally found someone just like him. But can he pluck up the courage to swim across and meet this kindred spirit? This lovely, heart-warming story is about being brave and daring to step out of the shadows. It will show little ones the magic of friendship,

Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world! The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world's most practiced traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won't have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from China to Chile, the USA to the Ukraine. Learn how and why they started, and why people still participate in them today. Featuring fascinating topics, including animals, nature, sport, life events, the human body, and lucky locations, The Good Luck Book is packed with bold original illustrations, fun facts, and the origin stories behind rituals and superstitions. Ideal for young readers curious about world culture and why we do the things we do, this colorful and charming book will amaze and entertain

Timekeepers小隊穿越回1903年，來到美國北卡州，正值萊特兄弟試飛的重要時刻！當飛機螺旋槳被壞蛋DeLay偷走，他們必須及時修復歷史。融合知識與冒險，適合7至9歲喜歡歷史與故事的讀者！Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 years olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a collection of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover. Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos. When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right. This children's chapter book series offers: - An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts, and also includes a no

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children.Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famed for its fossils. Lots of dinosaur fans visit Ammonite Bay to search for fossils, and Jamie is one of the biggest dinosaur fans ever. He’s a member of the Dinosaur Club―a network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge. They help each other identify fossils, post new dino discoveries, and talk about all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere, just in case he needs to contact the Club. Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess. Tess is a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay, too. She shows Jamie around, including her favorite place―a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what’s that strange tunnel at the back? Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints. Jamie and Tess walk along them…and the two new friends find themselv

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in book 5 of this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children.Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famed for its fossils. Lots of dinosaur fans visit Ammonite Bay to search for fossils, and Jamie is one of the biggest dinosaur fans ever. He’s a member of the Dinosaur Club―a network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge. They help each other identify fossils, post new dino discoveries, and talk about all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere, just in case he needs to contact the Club. Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess. Tess is a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay, too. She shows Jamie around, including her favorite place―a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what’s that strange tunnel at the back? Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints. Jamie and Tess walk along them…and the two new friends fin

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in book 6 of this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children.Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famed for its fossils. Lots of dinosaur fans visit Ammonite Bay to search for fossils, and Jamie is one of the biggest dinosaur fans ever. He’s a member of the Dinosaur Club―a network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge. They help each other identify fossils, post new dino discoveries, and talk about all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere, just in case he needs to contact the Club. Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess. Tess is a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay too. She shows Jamie around, including her favorite place―a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what’s that strange tunnel at the back? Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints. Jamie and Tess walk along them…and the two new friends find

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children.Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famed for its fossils. Lots of dinosaur fans visit Ammonite Bay to search for fossils, and Jamie is one of the biggest dinosaur fans ever. He’s a member of the Dinosaur Club―a network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge. They help each other identify fossils, post new dino discoveries, and talk about all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere, just in case he needs to contact the Club. Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess. Tess is a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay too. She shows Jamie around, including her favorite place―a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what’s that strange tunnel at the back? Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints. Jamie and Tess walk along them…and the two new friends find themselve

Take a fascinating around-the-globe tour, with a stopover in every nation on every continent, in this picture-packed children's book. Discover the countries of the world--exploring their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts--in this picture-packed children's book. Every country profile is full of photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world they are. At-a-glance panels provide a quick reference to all the stats, and the easy-to-read text is full of fascinating, fun facts. Countries of the World shows the many unique things that make one country different from another but might also reveal surprising similarities. Did you know that Cuba's national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedules? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful

Uncover super facts and epic action from LEGO® Marvel® Avengers, complete with an exclusive minifigure!Are you ready to explore the LEGO Marvel Multiverse? Join the Avengers and their fiendish foes on a journey of discovery. Find out about danger-filled missions, amazing vehicles, mysterious bases, and sneaky traps! Bursting with awesome facts about characters such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, and many more.

An approachable, everyday cookbook from the mother-daughter duo behind Crowded Kitchen. Do you struggle to put a meal together that the whole family will eat? Mother-daughter duo Beth and Lexi understand that struggle just too well. A down-to-earth guide for cooks of all levels and adaptable to all dietary preferences, their debut cookbook brings a collection of family-tested and social media-approved recipes from their crowded kitchen straight to yours. Whether you're cooking dinner with your family, hosting a cocktail night with your friends, or just need some culinary inspiration, this cookbook has you covered from drinks to dessert. Crowded Kitchen delivers 100+ recipes including refreshing cocktails, simple appetizers, hearty dinners, and indulgent desserts, each tied together with meal plans boasting the perfect pairings. Bring your loved ones around the table with flavorful meals made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. With simple and creative recipes like Berry Coconut Breakfast

What nobody tells you about parenthood, from one of the 'silent partners' behind the Parenting Hell podcast. School-run coordinator, party planner, clubs organizer, laundry sorter... and maybe even a 'real' job on top! Sound exhaustingly familiar? From assumptions surrounding who is staying home with the kids to the never-ending list of 'school' admin, being 'the default parent' rears its head in a plethora of ways. So this book is for all the defaults out there - bored out of their eyeballs or so overwhelmed they could scream expletives into the wind for a solid hour - to know their invisible labor is seen, valued and can even sometimes be rebalanced. With heartfelt and hilarious advice, Lou Beckett provides much-needed comfort and community for the one who is depended on the most (and often feels appreciated the least), and maybe - just maybe - how we can begin to muddle through a little better, together.

Come along on a side-splittingly funny adventure and meet the tractors with a big secret ... they're going to space! Life on the farm doesn't change much for tractors, so when an out-of-this-world adventure is suggested, they rustle up a spaceship and strap in for takeoff, ready to take on space! Battle weightlessness, navigate around black holes, and explore the wonders of our universe with these silly farmyard machines. With lots of heart and hilarious illustrations by award-winning artist Alex Willmore, budding astronauts and tractor lovers will delight in getting to know their new tractor friends while exploring space and our solar system. Why chug around the farm when you could go on a cosmic adventure with the spectacularly silly space tractors?!

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out postcard coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of spring. As the world awakens from its winter slumber, go for a leisurely stroll through a sunny meadow, water the garden to see colorful flowers burst into life, and watch a family of birds as baby birds emerge from their nest to take their first flight. Choose a springtime scene and make it yours with this charming, cozy coloring book full of heartwarming scenes and cute characters that will fill you with hope and cheer. A fantastic mindful activity, Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of summer days spent with friends. Enjoy a sunny stroll and ice cream, go for a swim in the ocean and make some fishy friends, or go on a cozy camping trip and sit out under the twinkling stars. Choose a summertime scene and make it yours with this charming, cozy coloring book, full of heartwarming scenes and cute characters that will make you smile. A fantastic mindful activity, Super Cuties Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Super Cuties Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

What if the Earth's core was made of polystyrene? Or every tree vanished overnight? Or all the spiders in the Amazon were dropped on Europe? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young! Prepare to learn all about the Earth from rocks to rivers and countries to climate. However, this isn't another dry textbook. You'll be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make you think about our planet in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that you'll be racing to share with your friends and family. The pages are filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustration, which makes this Earth book unlike any you've read before. Even reluctant readers will find this book irresistible to dip into to find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and surprising questions, making this a perfect gift for any child.

This latest title in the hugely popular Anthology series is a treasure-trove of Christmassy facts from the natural world - each with their unique story to tell - from why the traditional Christmas tree is usually a pine, spruce or fir to the Yule Goat, a lively character found throughout Scandinavia who likes to demand gifts! Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each example, and children can uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read. Did you know that the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originates from Norse mythology, or that the Christmas wreath has its origins from ancient times when people hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows? With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Christmas makes an attractive gift for any child who can't get enough of the festival of Christmas, but with a unique, quirky approach - and it's perfect for young readers to explore by the

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out postcard coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of the Christmas holidays. Dive into a cozy coffee shop, cook up a feast in the kitchen, or warm your feet by the fire with a good book as the snow falls gently outside. Choose a festive scene and make it yours with this charming, cozy coloring book, full of wintery scenes, feel-good festive traditions, and cute characters that will fill you with warmth. A fantastic mindful activity, Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

Delight in New York at Christmas time in this highly treasurable lift-the-flap Christmas book. Join Kit and Olivia for a day out in New York as they journey through the city, taking in some of its most famous sites. This atmospheric picture book celebrates the joy of sharing traditions with loved ones at Christmas time. With festive flaps to open on each page, a gentle narrative text and details to spot in each illustration, this is a charming festive book that families will return to each year.

Zoom in on the miniature world of insects with expert author Dr. Jess French and discover some of the most amazing bugs on our planet. From the perfectly camouflaged leaf insect that sways in the breeze to the ogre-faced spider that catches its prey in a net, this stunning collection showcases more than 90 of the world's most remarkable bugs. Detailed photography is paired with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about bees and beetles or stick insects and spiders. Features on metamorphosis, eggs, camouflage, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of invertebrate adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species. With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by insects and other bugs. It's ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or per

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of the Halloween season. Meet adorable characters dressed up for Halloween, design your perfect pumpkin, tiptoe into a haunted house, or concoct a magic potion under the light of the Moon. Choose a delightfully spooky scene and make it yours with this charming coloring book, full of magical Halloween scenes, comforting traditions, and cute characters that will fill you with warmth. A fantastic mindful activity, Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

Discover frightfully fun surprises under every flap as you and your family counts down to Halloween. The spookiest time of the year is creeping up, and there's a ghoulishly good time to be had before the big day arrives. Pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch, cook up some scary treats, and dress up in your favorite Halloween costume! There are lots of tricks and treats to uncover as you read along with this heart-warming story. With charming rhyming text and 24 lift-the-flap surprises that reveal fun festive activities, as well as facts about Halloween traditions, this is the perfect introduction to the spooky season.

What would happen if you never slept? Or if your blood turned blue? Or your bones turned to jelly? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young! Prepare to learn all about the human body from blood vessels to the brain and nerves to nutrients. However, this isn't another dry textbook. You'll be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make you think about anatomy in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that you'll be racing to share with your friends and family. The pages are filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustration, which makes this human body book unlike any you've read before. Even reluctant readers will find What if you didn't make snot? irresistible to dip into to find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and gross questions, making this a perfect gift for any child.

Delight your little one with five pop-up surprises of Toy Story characters! It's playtime with the Toy Story pals! Join Woody, Bo Peep, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and their friends. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, and explore themes of friendship, teamwork, and bravery. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal characters from the Toy Story movie series, and play peekaboo! Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! DisneyPixar Toy Story will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again! (c)Disney/Pixar

Learn all about chocolate! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the history and production of chocolate, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. The Story of Chocolate is a beautifully designed reader which will tell children where their favorite sweet treat comes from! The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the history, production and different kinds of chocolate.

Learn about trade and global economic crises in The Economics Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Economics in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Economics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Economics, with:– More than 100 of the greatest ideas in economics– Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts– A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout– Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Economics Book is a captivating introduction to historically important and emergingideas in a field of science that often confuses newcomers,

The Fermenter's Almanac is a comprehensive guide that explores the fascinating world of fermentation, showcasing a wide range of authentic and adapted techniques using seasonal and homegrown ingredients. This book aims to bridge the gap between professional kitchens and home kitchens, providing readers with practical knowledge and inspiring recipes to unlock incredible flavors, enhance nutrition, improve gut health, and foster a deeper connection to food. The health benefits of fermented foods have long been celebrated, and this title provides an introduction to wild cultures and how to harness them in your home kitchen. Delving into the historical roots of fermentation, The Fermenter's Almanac will explore traditional methods from across cultures and continents. With step-by-step instructions and photography, this practical guide to fermentation takes a seasonal approach, ensuring that your cabinets are stocked with gut-boosting bacteria all year round, along with recipes on how best

Learn about how the world of government and power works in The Politics Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Politics in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Politics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Politics, with: - More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Politics Book is a captivating introduction to the world's greatest thinkers and their political big ideas th

Find out how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about common woodland mushrooms and rare fungal finds with this beautiful field guide. Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different mushrooms, An Anthology of Fungi covers toadstool species including fly agaric, porcelain fungus, velvet shank, wood blewit, and crimson waxcap, as well as lichens, brackets, and more. Featuring photographs of striking specimens and illustrations by the artist behind DK's best-selling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young nature enthusiasts.

Discover the wonderful world of trees through fun quizzes! This amazing book welcomes you to the plant kingdom where you can meet more than 100 species of trees, ranging from the mighty Californian redwood to the ancient banyan tree. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Each tree is displayed in beautiful detail, surrounded by quiz-style questions. Turn the page to find the answers, contained in a handy dataset of essential information--size, location, and distinguishing features alongside close-up pictures of the bark, leaves, and fruit. You'll be recognizing sycamore from silver birch, aspen from ash, and peach from plum in no time. Discover the unique qualities of each tree, together with how it is used in art, industry, architecture, and science. You can use the book to test your own knowledge, or how about using it as the basis of a quiz with a friend? Quiz Yourself Clever! Trees of the World is packed with information on the

Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet. From the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second, to the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, this stunning collection showcases more than 90 of the world's most extraordinary birds. Detailed photography is paired with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about condors and cuckoos or swans and starlings. Features on eggs, feathers, nests, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of avian adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species. With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by birds. It's ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or perfect for bedtime stories.

You won't run out of building ideas with this magical stocking-stuffer, featuring more than 50 festive building ideas, games, and activities! Packed with inspirational ideas and tips for Minecraft holiday builds, Minecraft Festive Ideas is perfect for creative Minecraft fans who want to build a fun and festive winter wonderland. Building ideas include a gingerbread house, an adorable family of penguins, an arena for a snow golem snowball fight, merry Minecraft challenges suitable for younger players, and much more! (c) 2023 Mojang AB.

Speak English with confidence in a wide range of everyday situations, from making small talk to booking a trip abroad. With more than 1,500 of the most useful phrases and common expressions, English for Everyone: Everyday English gives you all the English conversation skills you need to get by in the real world. This engaging and accessible book covers a wide range of real-life topics and scenarios - from everyday activities, such as going to the supermarket and making appointments, to key communication skills, such as comforting someone and dealing with conflict. You'll learn how to welcome visitors, ask for directions, give a presentation at work, find somewhere to live, order a meal out, and much, much more. Each short unit uses memorable, true-to-life dialogues to introduce a new topic, followed by practice exercises to reinforce the new words and phrases that you have learned. The dialogues are accompanied by attractive illustrations and brought to life by animated videos and audi

Speak English with confidence in a wide range of everyday situations, from making small talk to booking a trip abroad. With more than 1,500 of the most useful phrases and common expressions, English for Everyone: Everyday English gives you all the English conversation skills you need to get by in the real world. This engaging and accessible book covers a wide range of real-life topics and scenarios - from everyday activities, such as going to the supermarket and making appointments, to key communication skills, such as comforting someone and dealing with conflict. You'll learn how to welcome visitors, ask for directions, give a presentation at work, find somewhere to live, order a meal out, and much, much more. Each short unit uses memorable, true-to-life dialogues to introduce a new topic, followed by practice exercises to reinforce the new words and phrases that you have learned. The dialogues are accompanied by attractive illustrations and brought to life by animated videos and audi

This exciting introduction to myths and legends is brimming with magical stories from the very furthest corners of the world. From the long lost city of Atlantis to the mischievous eight-legged god Anansi, get ready for a world of adventure and magic. Read about vicious beasts, such as the basilisk from Europe and Lumaluma from Australia, and heroes such as Japanese Susano-o, Scandinavian Thor, and Greek Odysseus who battle them. Plunge into dark waters to find the long lost city of Atlantis, the Little Mermaid, and the Loch Ness monster, before taking to the skies to learn about Chinese dragons, the powerful Thunderbird from Native America, and Kutkh from Russia. Perfect for children ages 5-9, this book contains retellings of favorite myths as well as less well known ones. Dive into a world of heroes, villains, quests, magic, and mysteries to discover myths and legends from a huge range of different cultures. Combining fun facts with charming and colorful illustrations, this book will

Discover how our big social, political and ethical ideas are formed with The Philosophy Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Philosophy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Philosophy Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Philosophy, with:- Key quotes from more than 100 of the great thinkers of philosophy- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concept- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to philosophy, aimed at adults with an interest in the sub

Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers intrigued by the ancient civilization of China. From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Chinese mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and mischievous creatures, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Chinese people themselves. Learn why the Chinese New Year is celebrated with lots of noise, how Yi the Archer shot down nine suns shining in the sky, and how the Chinese zodiac began. It's time to ride on the back of a Chinese dragon, cross the Milky Way on the bridge of magpies, and join the Jade Rabbit on the Moon. This book brings the world of ancient China to l

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for French-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French-English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of French vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning French vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary.