First Steps

The Leaderless Revolution explains why our government institutions are inadequate to the task of solving major problems and offers a set of steps we can take to create lasting and workable solution

Unlike any other USMLE flaschard set on the market, Kaplan's USMLE Examination Flashcards helps students answer the first and single most common question tested on Steps 2 and 3: "What is the most lik

In the face of growing freshwater scarcity, most countries of the world are taking steps to conserve their water and foster its sustainable use. Water crises range from concerns of drinking water avai

Your First 100 Days in a New Executive Job: Powerful First Steps on the Path to GreatnessThe term "first 100 days" has become widely recognized as a measure of leadership dynamism and a bellwether of

All quilters know one thing for sure: a fabric stash is a living thing. It grows imperceptibly at first, but soon takes over your sewing room, and, if you’re not careful, your life. Joan Ford

Capture the story of your baby’s first year!?The first twelve months of your child’s life are full of precious, fleeting moments, from sleepy newborn yawns to first smiles and wobbly first steps. Why

Every new parent knows just how special and precious the first year of baby's life is. This book shows how you can hold on to memorable moments: first tooth, first smile, first steps, and first words.

In the face of growing freshwater scarcity, most countries of the world are taking steps to conserve their water and foster its sustainable use. Water crises range from concerns of drinking water avai

The first systematic program for advancing business relationships. In five easy-to-follow steps, the book shows how to transform any casual business relationship into a valuable source for revenue, l

"The seminal guide to the new morality of personal money management" (Los Angeles Times(on the first edition))In an age of great economic uncertainty when everyone is concerned about money and how the

Praise for the First Edition:'A warm feeling of positive reassurance and guidance runs throughout the book. [It] offers practical and emotional help, not only to a child's family, but equally to healt

Abandoned on the steps of a chapel and offered in service to King Roderigo, young Ilario eventually joins the royal court as the King's Freak, where he inadvertently meets a powerful advisor's wife wh

Beginning with the million-copy bestsellers First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths, Marcus Buckingham jump-started the strengths movement that is now sweeping the work world, fro

Praise for the first edition of Up Your Business! "Dave Anderson has hit another home run! Up Your Business! is an invaluable, highly readable guide that should be on the desk--and

Build It Now puts forward a clear and innovative vision of a socialist future, and at the same time shows how concrete steps can be taken to make that vision a reality. It shows how the understanding

Build It Now puts forward a clear and innovative vision of a socialist future, and at the same time shows how concrete steps can be taken to make that vision a reality. It shows how the understanding

This 2005 book was commissioned by the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a factual account of the first decade of its existence. It aims to cover the principal activities of the WTO as the successor to GATT and the steps taken to establish a global trading system. Peter Gallagher, the author, is an independent trade analyst and consultant, who records what might be regarded as the WTO's main achievements as well as describing the controversies that have arisen in its first ten years. A useful reference book for policy makers, journalists, members of trade delegations and for everyone who requires a detailed understanding of the workings of the WTO.

The Ultimate Beginner Series(R) has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. By combining volumes 1 and 2 on DVD or on two videos wi

The sequel to the first bestseller, Purpose-DrivenAr Youth Ministry, this book addresses twelve valuable steps that will help readers take the first steps as they begin their ministry. An invaluable

This book is the first known work in the west dedicated to revealing the full story of the Vostok space missions, and the first fledgling steps off our planet. In Leaving the Planet authors Rex Hall a

Features nine practical assessment devices designed to determine a young job seeker's psychological and logistical readiness concerning the steps needed in searching for employment. Each chapter begin

The first lie made Lily a savior. The second framed Clara for murder.If it weren't for Lily, Clara would still be a total outcast, shunned for her role in an incident that gave her a criminal record and ruined another girl's life. She's spent the past two years trying to escape that night, and ever since Lily Dalton befriended her, she's almost succeeded. After all, Lily's the golden girl of the high school--smart, popular, beloved by all--and as her best friend, Clara's now the bright, hard-working chemistry whiz.But is Lily really just the good-hearted friend who saved Clara from the past? Because lately Lily has been talking about certain classmates and teachers--about wanting revenge. Do you ever think about making them pay? she asks. How would you do it? Lily has to be joking. At least that's what Clara thinks, until she finds a folder that outlines a deadly plan, including detailed steps and a list of targets in their school.Shockingly, there's even more to Lily's plan, and it ha

For readers of David Nicholls, Ann Patchett, and Colm Tóibín,Almost Lifeis a love story that begins when Erica and Laure meet on the steps of the Sacré-Cœur in 1978. Theirs is a story that will last a lifetime – even if their lives take them in very different directions.Almost Lifeis Kiran Millwood Hargrave's breathtaking story of love and longing, of the lives we almost live and the choices we don't make — and finding the courage to embrace who you really want to be.'Immersive, sensual, beautiful and powerful' - Marian Keyes, author ofMy Favourite Mistake'Tender, sensual and thrumming with life' - Lucy Steeds, author ofThe ArtistOne chance encounter can define a lifetimeErica and Laure meet on the steps of the Sacré-Cœur in Paris, 1978.Erica is a student, relishing her first summer abroad before beginning university at home in England. Laure is studying for her Ph.D. at the Sorbonne, drinking and smoking far too much, and sleeping with a married woman.The moment the two women meet the

The story most often commonly told about the Maya involves their spectacular collapse at the height of their civilization in the early ninth century CE. Crops died, disease and malnutrition spread, and scorched earth warfare became common. People lost faith in their governments and moved to the Caribbean coast, the mountains of Guatemala, or further afield. But there is another tale that is equally compelling. One hundred years earlier, a group of kings known as the Snakes created a League and were able to force, cajole, or convince their fellow rulers to work towards common causes. In so doing, they took the first small steps towards something that had never existed in the Maya area: an empire. Blood on the Wind narrates this dramatic episode during the Classic Maya period (250-850 CE). From present-day central Mexico across central America, the League attempted to subdue their enemies and transition to an imperial force. In the heart of the lowlands, they created soaring temples, lux

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE - COMING SOON TO UK CINEMAS FEBRUARY 2026. "It's dark monstrous fun!" Wondrous ReadsEnter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime... Deep in the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, insane Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head, a small, almost-human creature.His experiments continued, filling the castle with creations so fabulously monstrous that Stitch Head was long forgotten. Until a travelling circus ringmaster knocks at the castle door, promising to make Stitch Head a star. Is this Stitch Head's chance to venture beyond the castle walls? Or could he be making a terrible mistake...?The first book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete WilliamsonFull of monstrous fun, STITCH HEAD is perfect for fans of AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL.Delve into Stitch Head's other adventures:THE PIRATE'S EYETHE

When his new school hallways start to feel like a labyrinth, how will Gus the minotaur and his human pal Nick stay calm and find their way to the correct classroom? Find out in this action-packed early reader from comics artist Jeffrey Ebbeler.It’s Nick’s first day at a new school! As he walks in, he meets an easily excitable and impatient minotaur named Gus. It’s Gus’ first day, too—so he grabs Nick’s hand and charges straight into the building. There’s so much to see and do! They dance along with band practice, bounce around the school gym, end up in the boiler room, and. . . okay. They’re lost.They may not know where to go, but they know what to do: wait a minute, calm down, and retrace their steps so they can find their classroom. Young comics readers are sure to resonate with comics illustrator Jeffrey Ebbeler’s hilarious, slapstick take on a common coming-of-age experience—and parents will love the subtle lessons of patience and critical thinking.Comics-lovers can now share the f

本書以法式餐廳為舞台，描繪一隻渴望成為廚師的浣熊「Night Chef」的故事。她多年來藏身於餐廳牆壁之中，默默練習廚藝，炒蛋、煎鍋料理樣樣精通，卻深知自己無法被人類世界接納，因此選擇保持距離、獨自生活。某晚，她準備料理時，竟從蛋裡掉出一隻名叫 Ichi 的小烏鴉。為了帶牠回到家人身邊，她不得不踏入從未涉足的森林。旅程中，她與 Ichi 逐漸建立信任，也在陌生的世界裡找到久違的陪伴。本書透過溫和的奇幻設定，帶出尋找家與被接納的主題。・料理、旅程與友情交織的溫柔故事・具吉卜力動畫氛圍的奇幻設定・適合喜愛溫馨動物故事與成長主題的讀者Ratatouille meets the magic of Studio Ghibli as a lonely raccoon who secretly lives inside a fine French restaurant and yearns to be a chef must venture into the woods for the first time to help a baby crow find its home. The Night Chef has never had a family--only a dream. She's spent years living inside the walls of a human restaurant, honing her cooking skills. She knows she can fry an omelette with the best of them-- but she also knows that humans will never accept her. And so she keeps to herself, hidden and alone. Then, one evening, when Night Chef cracks an egg open for her dinner, a baby crow named Ichi falls out! Despite being reluctant to leave her home, Night Chef steps into the wilds in order to reunite Ichi wit

這是Jamie Oliver為小讀者設計的第一本料理書。以簡潔的五個步驟，引導孩子「看一看、說一說、動手做、開心吃」，從翻開書頁到掀起機關，循序完成一道香氣四溢的披薩/餅乾/鬆餅/義大利麵。透過遊戲式互動，孩子能認識食材、練習表達、體驗烹飪的樂趣。以生活中可親可感的食物為主題，讓孩子在動手與味覺中學習。・互動式硬頁書設計，翻一翻就能參與料理過程・以日常食物為主題，培養味覺與語彙・從看、說到做，建立孩子對「食物」的理解與自信Learn how to cook with Jamie Oliver!Learn about food with Jamie Oliver!See it, say it, cook it, eat it! A first recipe in a book from the world's best-loved chef.Every page of this sturdy board book features a new read-aloud word to see and say. Then, lift the flap to follow the action: tip in the flour, crack the eggs . . . and in four simple steps you'll have made pancakes. Yum yum!Designed with the youngest cooks in mind, this revolutionary new series introduces recipes that are easy to make and tasty to try.Jamie's Little Food Library has all the ingredients for healthy happy little cooks everywhere:-First word format with age-appropriate words to learn and foods to try-Interactive board book format with fun flaps to lift-Stylish, collectible series of books-Healthy, hands

這是Jamie Oliver為小讀者設計的第一本料理書。以簡潔的五個步驟，引導孩子「看一看、說一說、動手做、開心吃」，從翻開書頁到掀起機關，循序完成一道香氣四溢的披薩/餅乾/鬆餅/義大利麵。透過遊戲式互動，孩子能認識食材、練習表達、體驗烹飪的樂趣。以生活中可親可感的食物為主題，讓孩子在動手與味覺中學習。・互動式硬頁書設計，翻一翻就能參與料理過程・以日常食物為主題，培養味覺與語彙・從看、說到做，建立孩子對「食物」的理解與自信Learn how to cook with Jamie Oliver!Learn about food with Jamie Oliver!See it, say it, cook it, eat it! A first recipe in a book from the world's best-loved chef.Every page of this sturdy board book features a new read-aloud word to see and say. Then, lift the flap to follow the action: swirl the tomato sauce, sprinkle the cheese . . . and in five simple steps you'll have made pizza. Tasty!Designed with the youngest cooks in mind, this revolutionary new series introduces recipes that are easy to make and tasty to try.Jamie's Little Food Library has all the ingredients for healthy happy little cooks everywhere:-First word format with age-appropriate words to learn and foods to try-Interactive board book format with fun flaps to lift-Stylish, collectible series of books-Healthy,

這是Jamie Oliver為小讀者設計的第一本料理書。以簡潔的五個步驟，引導孩子「看一看、說一說、動手做、開心吃」，從翻開書頁到掀起機關，循序完成一道香氣四溢的披薩/餅乾/鬆餅/義大利麵。透過遊戲式互動，孩子能認識食材、練習表達、體驗烹飪的樂趣。以生活中可親可感的食物為主題，讓孩子在動手與味覺中學習。・互動式硬頁書設計，翻一翻就能參與料理過程・以日常食物為主題，培養味覺與語彙・從看、說到做，建立孩子對「食物」的理解與自信Learn how to cook with Jamie Oliver!Learn about food with Jamie Oliver!See it, say it, cook it, eat it! A first recipe in a book from the world's best-loved chef.Every page of this sturdy board book features a new read-aloud word to see and say. Then, lift the flap to follow the action: mash the banana, squidge the butter . . . and in four simple steps you'll have made apple crumble cookies. Mmm mmm!Designed with the youngest cooks in mind, this revolutionary new series introduces recipes that are easy to make and tasty to try.Jamie's Little Food Library has all the ingredients for healthy happy little cooks everywhere:-First word format with age-appropriate words to learn and foods to try-Interactive board book format with fun flaps to lift-Stylish, collectible series of book

Book DetailsReading Gate 30 is a three-book beginner series designed to provide guided reading practice. The series uses interesting, carefully written fiction and non-fiction texts that allow students to take their first steps into reading. Each unit features a two-page illustrated passage with useful, high-frequency vocabulary and simple sentence patterns. Students will develop their vocabulary, syntax, reading fluency, and reading comprehension as they progress through the series. Reading Gate 30 fosters a love for reading while using a supportive, easy-to-understand format.FeaturesSimple stories and engaging texts developed around fun, kid-friendly reading topicsColorful, captivating illustrations and photographs to aid in understandingHigh-frequency words and review words to promote reading competencyInteractive and enjoyable picture dictionariesReading comprehension activities to build language proficiencyPractical exercises to increase vocabulary, grammar, and sentence exposure

Book DetailsReading Gate 30 is a three-book beginner series designed to provide guided reading practice. The series uses interesting, carefully written fiction and non-fiction texts that allow students to take their first steps into reading. Each unit features a two-page illustrated passage with useful, high-frequency vocabulary and simple sentence patterns. Students will develop their vocabulary, syntax, reading fluency, and reading comprehension as they progress through the series. Reading Gate 30 fosters a love for reading while using a supportive, easy-to-understand format.FeaturesSimple stories and engaging texts developed around fun, kid-friendly reading topicsColorful, captivating illustrations and photographs to aid in understandingHigh-frequency words and review words to promote reading competencyInteractive and enjoyable picture dictionariesReading comprehension activities to build language proficiencyPractical exercises to increase vocabulary, grammar, and sentence exposure

Book DetailsReading Gate 30 is a three-book beginner series designed to provide guided reading practice. The series uses interesting, carefully written fiction and non-fiction texts that allow students to take their first steps into reading. Each unit features a two-page illustrated passage with useful, high-frequency vocabulary and simple sentence patterns. Students will develop their vocabulary, syntax, reading fluency, and reading comprehension as they progress through the series. Reading Gate 30 fosters a love for reading while using a supportive, easy-to-understand format.FeaturesSimple stories and engaging texts developed around fun, kid-friendly reading topicsColorful, captivating illustrations and photographs to aid in understandingHigh-frequency words and review words to promote reading competencyInteractive and enjoyable picture dictionariesReading comprehension activities to build language proficiencyPractical exercises to increase vocabulary, grammar, and sentence exposure

One Sunday in Yvetot, August 1950. Annie is playing outside in the sun. Her mother steps out of the grocery to chat with a customer, a few metres from her.The two women’s conversation is perfectly audible; its scraps become etched forever in Annie’s memory. Before she was born, her parents had another daughter. She died at the age of six from diphtheria.Annie will never hear another word from her parents about this unknown sister, nor will she ask them a single question about her: their family unit has formed in the image of its vanished predecessor. In The Other Girl, brilliantly translated for the first time into English by Alison L. Strayer, Annie Ernaux explores the meaning of this family secret, and the insurmountable distance that separates the two sisters.

** A FINANCIAL TIMES & NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2025 **A Bill Gates Top Pick for 2025: 'One of the clearest explanations of the climate challenge I ve read''We urgently need Hannah Ritchie' GUARDIAN'Essential reading' RUTGER BREGMAN'Read this book -- now' MARK LYNASWe can t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement it s hard to know where to turn. In her new book, bestselling environmental star Hannah Ritchie answers 50 key climate questions once and for all, clearing the air so we can get on and fix things.With so many conflicting headlines out there, it s tough to sort fact from fiction when it comes to climate change and the solutions we need for a cleaner future.The first piece of good news is that data scientist Hannah Ritchie is here with the answers and the steps we need to take now. Using simple, clear data, she tackles questions such as, Is it too late? , Won t we run out of minerals? and Are we too polarised? .The second piece of good ne

Bestselling environmental star Hannah Ritchie is back with a succinct, punchy new book that answers 50 of the key questions stopping us from tackling the climate crisis** AFINANCIAL TIMES&NEW STATESMANBEST BOOK OF 2025 **A Bill Gates Top Pick for 2025:'One of the clearest explanations of the climate challenge I’ve read''We urgently need Hannah Ritchie'GUARDIAN'Essential reading'RUTGER BREGMAN'Read this book -- now'MARK LYNASWe can’t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement it’s hard to know where to turn. In her new book, bestselling environmental star Hannah Ritchie answers 50 key climate questions once and for all, clearing the air so we can get on and fix things.With so many conflicting headlines out there, it’s tough to sort fact from fiction when it comes to climate change and the solutions we need for a cleaner future.The first piece of good news is that data scientist Hannah Ritchie is here with the answers and the steps we need to take now.

With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree. Take your first steps into the epic. Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze. It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind. Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world. A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries. And now the great wyrm Fedel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . . A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, Among the Burning Flowers leads readers through the gripping and tragic events that pave the way for the opening of the millio

Deluxe limited edition will include sprayed edges and stunning designed endpapers!With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree. Take your first steps into the epic. Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze. It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind. Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world. A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries. And now the great wyrm Fedel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . . A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, Among the Burning Flowers leads readers thro

This book features five theme-based units on cross-disciplinary academic English skills, focusing on the needs of first-year undergraduate students. Each unit covers academic writing, reading, and speaking skills. The units progressively take students through the steps needed to complete three common academic assignments: the essay, report, and tutorial discussion. These steps include searching for quality sources, note-taking, establishing a critical stance, formulating evidence-based arguments, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and structuring academic texts. Each unit also provides opportunities for students to analyse texts, apply their critical thinking skills, practise what they have learnt in productive tasks, and reflect upon their progress. This book is aimed at first-time university students. Many of the readings are related to China and a broader Asian context. As such, it appeals to first-year university students in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan.

Meet Hogbert - a baby boar with a big personality and a nose like no other! When Hogbert gets separated from his family he finds himself all alone in the forest. Can he find his way home?Little Hogbert lives in a fairy-tale forest with his mummy and his brothers and sisters. One day, Mummy Pig decides it’s time for her babies to leave the nest for the first time – but they must remember to stick together … because the Big Bad Wolf could be about!When Hogbert sniffs out a super-tasty trail, he forgets Mummy Pig’s words and finds himself all alone. Luckily he meets some new animal friends along the way – whom sharp readers may recognize from some of their favourite fairy tales! Can Hogbert learn to follow his nose and lead his new pals back to the safety of their families?A lusciously illustrated story about making friends, taking your first steps towards independence and learning to trust your instincts, from the creator of The Mermaid Moon and Margaret’s Unicorn.