Lifting Heavy Things

Whimsy's heavy things are weighing her down. She tries to sweep them under the rug, but she trips over them. She tries to put them in a tree, but they fall on her. She even tries to sail them out to sea, but they always come back. Eventually Whimsy decides to deal with the heavy things one at a time... and a surprising thing happens. With exquisite illustrations and delightfully simple text, Whimsy's Heavy Things is a sweet story about changing the things that weigh us down into the things that lift us up.

This guide, written by an internationally recognized authority on the sport, is the definitive resource for heavy weight training to build body strength and bulk or improve performance in a wide range

Join Rob Simpson on a dozen once-in-a-lifetime adventures in the world of international mediaThough he’s now known to hockey fans across North America for his NHL commentary and as co-host of th

What has happened to men in America? Once upon a time, men in their twenties looked forward to settling down and having children. Today, most young men seem infected by a widespread Peter Pan syndrome

Light and Heavy Things provides US readers an opportunity to discover the late Pakistani poet Zeeshan Sahil. Sahil's work conveys his post-modern sensibility with plain language, presenting political

Perfect for fans of Mr Gum and Roald Dahl, this highly successful and widely praised series featuring a boy, a circus and a lot of silliness is now available in a bright new package.‘Freewheeling friv

You'll never guess where Tyrannosaurus rexes lived, what a Spinosaurus could do with its nose, why the head of a Parasaurolophus was like a trombone or how very heavy dinosaurs sat on their eggs without crushing them! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of dinosaurs.

Ever wondered how fast the fastest winds blow? How heavy is a cloud? Where are the driest and wettest places on Earth? Find out the answers and learn lots more curious and original facts about the weather in this delightful information book.

Contemplating suicide after nearly a decade at war, Levi sits down to write a note to his best friend Nick, explaining why things have to come to this inevitable end. Years earlier, Levi--a sergeant i

Headbangers, rejoice, because this fantastically illustrated encyclopedia includes all things metal, from influential bands such as Led Zeppelin, Blue Cheer, Iron Butterfly, KISS, and Queen, to Motley

Travel by land, sea, and air in this bright and bold board book full of peek-through holes, flaps, and surprises from the I Can Learn! series.Children will delight in exploring the pages and lifting t

There was a time when Ralphie May was one of the biggest standup comedians in the country, both by ticket sales and by tonnage. While some things have changed—Ralphie lost half his body weight—others

Large vinyl, reusable stickers of cars, trucks, spaceships, heavy lifters, and more. The colorful and joyful illustrations in Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Things That Move are sure to inspire imag

The bestselling author of Suck Your Stomach In & Put Some Color On! returns with more helpful how-to's and keen observations from Dixie. Guided by principles from the ancient Belle Doctrine, the

What makes for a “good” legislature? In Heavy Lifting, Alan Rosenthal traveled to five states, interviewing and shadowing legislators to find out the answer. Through this engaging narrativ

「這本書會帶給你力量，不只教你提起重物，還讓你懂得用全新方式和自己的身體建立連結。」──凱莉‧麥高尼格（Kelly McGonigal），《史丹佛大學的情緒修復運動課》作者體能衰退、失去內在安全感、有容貌焦慮的我還能走進健身房嗎？第一本以創傷知情為基礎的健身書 陪你一起慢慢舉起重物、喚回身心的力量在成為專業的健身教練前，蘿拉．庫達莉跟許多人一樣談不上有運動習慣。之後，工作與生活的壓力讓她的背痛越來越嚴重，在嘗試過瑜珈、物理治療、能量療法等各種方法後，庫達莉進入健身房，在啟蒙教練的指導下，她逐漸領悟到，身體的無力與疼痛，其實跟身心分離、感知遲鈍、逃避傷痛有關。受到創傷研究權威茱蒂絲．赫曼（Judith Herman）與身體經驗創傷療法大師彼得．列文（Peter Levine）的啟發，庫達莉的課程有兩個首要目標：恢復對身體的安全感以及重建身心連結。而本書有三大部分，包括事前準備、正式啟動與收操復原，而重點分別為：．創造方便訓練及療癒的生活環境。．提供容易上手的動作以重置身體的反應。．了解到你不是無力而是無感。．培養自主性、接受自己的弱項以及建立身體的界線。在每一個章節，庫達莉都會談到自己成為教練的心路歷程，以及她和學員的教學互動，結尾也會提供簡易的練習以及內在提問。對她來說，比起雕塑身材，肌力運動更大的好處，是讓我們透過與身體的對話，建立深厚的內在力量。最終，我們不光是能舉起槓鈴，也能扛起壓在心靈上的重物。

A satirical, tragicomic story about a man on the edge from actor and comedian Miles Jupp. For readers of Jonathan Coe, Mark Watson, Michael Frayn and David Nicholls. Clive Hapgood is feeling stuck.The private school he teaches at is consuming his life, no thanks to wretched headteacher Julian Crouch. The gentle country life Clive envisaged has stifled him and left his marriage on the brink. What he needs is a holiday - something to remind him and Helen what life used to be like.But when things don't go to plan, and an incident at school begins to weigh heavy on his head, Clive's life starts to unravel in front of him. Has he got it in him to turn things around, whatever the cost? After all, it's his own time he's wasting...

It's all action and excitement in Thomas & Friends: The Runaway Engine Pop-Up! Clear the tracks for the Runaway Engine in this action-packed Thomas book! It's perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers who love trains and all things Thomas & Friends. With both flaps and a big bold pop-up on the last page, there's plenty to keep children entertained. Thomas likes to go fast, but one day his brakes are jammed, and he can't stop.Oh, no! Can Thomas' Driver help guide him to safety ... or will there be a big CRASH?Young readers will love lifting the flaps to help clear the tracks for Thomas, and seeing the final pop-up surprise! It also acts as a first words book, with labels on key items in each image. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years.He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

I Know Things That Go invites kids to discover the big and fascinating world of vehicles - over 50 different kinds of machines! Kids will love lifting the flaps and learning how various vehicles work

A brand-new title in this bestselling series from Eric Carle!A tadpole becomes a frog, an acorn becomes an oak tree, and a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. By lifting the big, sturdy flaps, young read

A beautiful graphic novel about the complexities of teenage life, the tangles of twinship and the power of music to somehow make sense of it all.A beautiful graphic novel about the complexities of teenage life, the tangles of twinship and the power of music to somehow make sense of it all.Sometimes everything feels heavy and uncomfortable. My body, my family, my life… And the only thing that releases that weight is music…Nel is 15 years old and life is a grind. GCSEs are exhausting, social pressures are relentless and parents and teachers are oblivious. Somehow Ludo, Nel’s handsome twin brother, seems untouched by it all, gliding effortlessly through life’s complications with a confidence and arrogance that only illuminates Nel’s insecurities. Her best friend, Kit and her playlist are pretty much the only things she’s got going for her right now.When Ludo joins a band and Kit starts going out with the guitarist, it feels like even the tiny space Nel has carved out for herself is in per

A fun and interactive book for all little chiddlers who are about to start school!This fabulous book is a funny and inspiring introduction for any little chiddler who is about to start school. Readers will love lifting the flap on every page to discover all the phizz-wizzing things they'll learn, the gloriumptious stories they'll hear and the fantastic friends they'll make. Because sometimes school will be hard and totally biffsquiggling, but mainly it will be magnificent, just like you.Look out for more marvellous books for little chiddlers-Roald Dahl- On the First Day of ChristmasRoald Dahl- Revolting Things to Touch and FeelRoald Dahl- Marvellous Magnet Book

A 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor BookA 2026 Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) Children & Youth Literary Award (Debut Honor Category)A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Book Riot, The Bitter Southerner, Evanston Public Library, BookPage, Kirkus, Children's Book ReviewA lyrical picture book from the award-winning author of Heavy, about three Black boys who form a deep connection during a transformative summer trip down South to visit family. On the ground of that garden, covered in vegetables and dirt, coated in laughter, I want to say that the Mississippi and New York in our Black boy bodies were indistinguishable. Three Black boys spend one special summer exploring the Mississippi woods and woulds and coulds of sharing the kind of freeing friendship that is love. Watched over and given space to discover by Grandmama and Mama Lara, New York, Country, and little C find camaraderie in their contrasts and all the unspoken things between them while play

A joyful celebration of construction vehicles - in children's very own words!This entertaining board book combines the things children say about construction vehicles with irresistible illustrations of animals at work in their diggers and trucks. And from making lots of noise to lifting heavy things, there is certainly a lot to love!

Take a trip to London with this touch-and-feel, peekaboo flap board book – the perfect gift for tiny tourists!What will you find in London town . . .?Little ones will love lifting the large flaps, with peekaboo holes, to reveal what's underneath, including lots of interesting textures. Feel the smooth London bus, stroke a furry monkey at London Zoo and touch a scaly dinosaur at the Natural History Museum. Developed for babies and toddlers aged 6 months up, with bright and friendly illustrations from Marion Billet and carefully chosen textured panels – bringing London to life for even the littlest readers!Part of the bestselling London range from Campbell Books, which includes Busy London, There are 101 Things to Find in London and more.

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,