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DIE BOEKLeer my lees met Tippie is trots Suid-Afrikaanse gegradeerde leesboeke wat leesbegrip en -vlotheid progressief ontwikkel. Die Vlak 3-leesboeke 11-20 bou voort op die vaardighede wat in boeke1-10 aangeleer is.Vlak 3 se stories fokus op langer sinne en kort paragrawe. Tippie stel die leser bekend aan nuwe kontekstuele woordeskat, maar is steeds maklik om te lees, en so selfvertroue te bou.

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The history of Rolex is a fascinating journey through developments in the watch industry, innovations and the brand's influence on the world of luxury watches and popular culture. Rolex revolutionised the watch industry in 1926 by launching the first wristwatch with a chronometer certificate. The 1950s saw the launch of some of Rolex's best-known models, which cemented the brand's reputation as a pioneer in the spirit of exploration and adventure: Rolex Submariner (1953), Rolex Explorer (1953) and Rolex GMT-Master (1954). Thanks to its modern layout, reading The Watch Book Rolex - Next Generation is a visual experience. Celebrities, from politicians and actors to athletes, have worn Rolex watches as status symbols, and Gisbert L. Brunner tells the fascinating stories behind the most famous models. Wearing a Rolex not only conveys a sense of luxury, but also brings out the modern adventurer and explorer in each of us.   

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Bradt Travel Guide: Malawi

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What marketing lessons can we learn from the Greeks and Romans, their mythology, philosophy and vocabulary? In this book, a marketing expert and lapsed classicist casts new light on marketing through an exploration of ancient Rome and Greece.Expect to be enlightened and enthralled by why “author” comes from the same Latin word as “authority”, and what that tells us about storytelling. Why a segmentation based on Apollo and Dionysus might bring new insight to your comms. And why Socrates found out about cognitive dissonance the hard way. This book brings 2,000-year-old thinking, many of which formed the foundations of our society today, to provide creative and surprising insights into marketing and business today.

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Make your trip to Portugal extraordinaryWorld-renowned beaches. Delicious local food and wine. Cities and towns with stories to tell. . There are so many reasons to visit Portugal. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Portugal to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country’s buildings and neighbourhoods.You'll discover:our pick of Portugal must-sees and top experiencesbeautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Portugalthe best spots to eat, drink, shop and staydetailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easyeasy-to-follow itinerariesexpert advice: get ready, get around and stay safecolour-coded chapters to each part of Portugala lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Portugal in your pocket? Try our DK Lisbon.

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Highly Commended for the Children's Wainwright Prize for Picture Books.Join in all the woodland fun with this funny picture book with an important environmental message, starring Pete the Badger, star of Emily Gravett's award-winning books Tidy and Too Much Stuff!. (We promise no bugs were harmed in the making of this book!) Pete the Badger is choosing a delicious recipe from his new fruit cookbook when his peace is interrupted by a teeny tiny fly. The fly becomes a swarm and soon all the animals are being bothered by bugs and insects of all kinds . . . before helping Pete to rid the forest of every single one. Disaster! Now nobody's around to clean up the poo, and come autumn, there's not a berry or a cherry to be found. But the lesson is learned, the bugs are released, and order is restored to the forest once again.Richly detailed, wonderfully humorous illustrations will keep readers coming back for more, and this gorgeous book features some very easy fruit-based recipes for everyone to enjoy.Twice Kate Greenaway Medal winner Emily Gravett's delightful rhyming story is a colourful celebration of nature's equilibrium and promises fun, laughter and learning. The perfect book to read aloud.

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‘In these hard times for liberty, On Freedom makes the case that freedom, once explored and understood, is the way forward’ PRESIDENT ZELENSKY'Visionary ... Buy or borrow this book, read it, take it to heart' OBSERVERA brilliant exploration of freedom – what it is, how it’s been misunderstood, and why it’s our only chance for survival from the acclaimed, bestselling author of On TyrannyToo many of us look at freedom as the absence of state power: we think we’re free if we can do and say as we please. But true freedom isn’t so much freedom from, as freedom to – the freedom to thrive, to take risks for futures we choose by working together. Freedom is the value that makes all other values possible.Drawing on the work of philosophers and political dissidents, conversations with contemporary thinkers and his own experiences, Snyder identifies the practices and attitudes that will allow us to design a world in which we and future generations can flourish. Intimate yet ambitious, this book forges a new consensus rooted in a politics of abundance, generosity and grace. It is a thrilling intellectual journey and a tour de force of political philosophy.On Tyranny inspired millions around the world to fight for freedom; On Freedom helps us see exactly what we’re fighting for.‘Everyone who cares about freedom should read this book’ ANNE APPLEBAUM‘Passionate, intimate, compelling – a clarion call’ PHILIPPE SANDS

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‘I was a rat!’ So insists a scruffy boy named Roger. Maybe it’s true, but what is he now? A terrifying monster running wild in the sewers? The Daily Scourge is sure of it. A victim of ‘Rodent Delusion’? The hospital nurse says yes. A lucrative fairground attraction? He is to Mr. Tapscrew. Or is Roger just an ordinary little boy? Only three people believe this version of the story, and it may take a royal intervention–and a bit of magic–to convince everyoneelse. A playful parody of the press, I Was a Rat! is a magical weaving of humour, fairy tale, and adventure.When, in A Scarecrow and His Servant, a bolt of lightning brings Scarecrow to life, he proves to be a courteous but pea-brained fellow with grand ideas. He meets a boy, Jack, who becomes his faithful servant and the two embark upon a terrifying series of adventures–including battles, brigands, broken hearts, and treasure islands. But little does the Scarecrow know that he is being followed by a family who desperately wishes he’d never sprung to life.Two stories of myth, magic and adventure from the master teller of tales.

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The true story of the thrill-seekers, map-makers, soldiers, occultists, artists and porters who paved the way for modern mountaineering.‘A beautifully written and sure-footed history of mountaineering “before Everest”, full of wonderful stories and spanning continents and centuries. A splendid debut.’ Sir Ranulph Fiennes, author of ShackletonBeautiful, remote and dangerous – for generations we have looked to the mountains in awe. Yet, for most, that is where the fascination ends. For a rare few, however, the allure of the peaks proved irresistible.There are the devout Incan priests who, scaling the Andes’ icy slopes to pay tribute to each mountain’s ‘Great Lord’, travelled higher than any European would for centuries. The Gurkha riflemen who joined their commanders in canvassing the Karakoram, admiring the distant summits of Broad Peak and K2 with gleeful anticipation. The tweed-clad mountaineers who made the first serious assaults on Everest, hauling yards upon yards of battered rope through the cold.Tracing the world altitude record from the ashy slopes of the sacred volcano Llullaillaco to the icy crags and crevasses of the Karakoram, Daniel Light takes a panoramic journey through the storied history of mountaineering before Everest. Joining a cast of colourful characters, The White Ladder offers an ode to mountains’ capacity to enthral, and the fundamental human drive to climb higher and higher.***'Thrilling... Daniel Light delivers stories that are poetic, spiritual and astonishing in their courage and drive.' Sonia Purnell, author of A Woman of No Importance‘Daniel Light guides the reader through a mountain-scape that stretches from the Alps to the Himalaya... with the sure footing of a serious student of climbing history, and the élan of a skilled storyteller. This is a book to curl up with on a cold dark night in a comfortable armchair before a bright fire.’ Maurice Isserman, co-author of Fallen Giants‘Wonderful… a massive story with an enormous cast of characters, among them some of the most compelling figures of mountaineering history.’ Wade Davis, author of Into the Silence

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'Extraordinary ... one of the most moving and uplifting stories of the war' Keith Lowe'A remarkable book' The TelegraphA gripping account of hidden identity, military courage, and an against-all-odds reunion.Four days after Germany's surrender in May 1945, a young British officer headed east into Germany. But this was no ordinary soldier. Manfred Gans was searching for his family. As a Jewish boy in Nazi Germany, he fled to England. Once he could, he enlisted, serving in the elite British 'Three Troop' unit, comprised of German-speaking refugees, and joined the D-Day landings.Working undercover, he gained vital intelligence, liberated occupied France and the Netherlands, and saved lives on both sides. Meanwhile, he dreamed of a reunion with his family trapped behind enemy lines, and with his childhood sweetheart, Anita.As the war ended, chaos reigned in Germany: defeated Wehrmacht soldiers faced columns of U.S. and British soldiers, concentration camp survivors encountered SS guards, and Soviet military roadblocks controlled the route east. Manfred overcame them all, finally reaching the place his parents were last seen: Theresienstadt ...Translated by Rachel Stanyon

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An unforgettable story about loss and new love from the bestselling author of Brooklyn and Long Island.'The most striking example of Tóibín's emotional control . . . [An] eloquent expression of the bond between a mother and a son' – GuardianOne snowy morning, after arguing with her husband, Miquel’s mother walks out from their home high up in the Pyrenees and does not return. With his younger brother stationed far away on military service and his father cast out by the people of the town, Miquel and his father are left to fend for themselves. Together they will be forced to battle the elements, and their resentment of each other, through the long winter.Miquel’s desperate searching for his mother is only interrupted when Manolo, an orphaned servant boy from the next village, arrives to help out in the house. As Miquel is forced to confront the reality of his mother's absence, Manolo, with his silences and longing gaze, offers the promise of new love, and another kind of life.'A Long Winter evokes loss, loneliness, guilt and survival in a few masterly strokes' – Independent

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‘I think it might be her best book yet . . . an absolute page-turner that children will love’ - Sophie Kirtley, bestselling author of The Wild Way HomeWednesday meets The Secret Garden with a touch of Knives Out in this gorgeously gothic and mysterious adventure about family secrets, devilishly bad deeds, and just a touch of murder . . .Welcome to Skulkmoor Manor, where grudges and glory are passed down as heirlooms . . .Once, the great house of Skulkmoor stood proudly on its hillside, commanding the attention of anyone who came by. Now, it is a curious puzzle of a place - not least thanks to the giant wall which cuts it straight in half, separating the two warring families that live inside it.For you see, many years ago, the Fox family was torn apart by a question of murder - and of inheritance. With no clear heir, the vast family fortune - and the house - has been literally divided in two. But now, two young cousins, one from rival sides of Skulkmoor, must race to solve the crime - or face losing their home forever.Can Ted and Iris put their differences aside and save their family fortune - or will they play their part in destroying everything?From the bestselling author of The Unadoptables and The Midnighters, this story is perfect for fans of The Swifts and Murder Most Unladylike.'Dark, delicious and extraordinary.' - Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear‘Magnificently weird – no one tells a story like Hana Tooke!’ - Nirzana Farook, bestselling author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant ‘Absolutely brimming with Hana’s exceptional blend of witty description and heartfelt emotional depth. I loved it!'- Tamzin Merchant, bestselling author of The Hatmakers

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'A wonderful subject, beautifully written, evoking a world startlingly like and unlike our own' Rory Stewart'A brilliant portrait not just of a great and unjustly forgotten man, but of an entire age' William Dalrymple'Important reading at any time in history; essential in the world of today' Peter FrankopanIN THE EARLY 1960S, a peaceful world seemed possible. The still young United Nations was regarded as humankind's best hope for ending war. African and Asian nations, having recently won their freedom from colonial rule, sought influence on the world stage. At the helm of their international efforts was Secretary-General U Thant, a practising Buddhist and former schoolteacher from Burma.In Peacemaker, acclaimed historian Thant Myint-U traces his grandfather's integral yet forgotten roles in some of the twentieth century's most critical crises: from battling white supremacist mercenaries in the Congo and mediating an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis to desperately trying to prevent the 1967 Six Day War. Drawing on newly declassified documents, he traces U Thant's tireless efforts to bring peace to Vietnam, create a fairer international economy, safeguard the environment, and avoid a third world war.A testament to the power of hope and individual action in times of uncertainty, Peacemaker is an extraordinary chronicle of a golden age of diplomacy - and vital to a fresh understanding of our world today.

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A beautiful journal from Union Square Gift’s Classics Gift Collection, this blank keepsake notebook invites you to embrace the spirit of Pride and Prejudice, where the timeless charm of the beloved novel meets the blank page, inviting creativity and personal reflections to flourish. Create a literary legacy with this Pride and Prejudice–themed journal, featuring designs inspired by Jane Austen’s timeless novel. Adorned with elegant foil accents, a cloth cover, and a grosgrain ribbon marker, it’s the perfect space for writers and Jane Austen fans to capture thoughts, ideas, and inspirations. Chronicle reflections and explore creativity, making each page a tribute to the enduring power of resilience and storytelling.

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A special gift for young Gruffalo fans, this beautiful foiled slipcase contains board book editions of the classic stories, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.In The Gruffalo, wander into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! Then join the brave Gruffalo's child one wild and windy night as she ventures out into the snow on a night-time adventure in The Gruffalo's Child.These two bestselling modern classics, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, are brought together in a beautiful slipcase edition with foil detailing, making The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child Board Book Slipcase the perfect gift for Gruffalo fans, big and small!???????Look out for the brand new Gruffalo picture book coming on 10th September 2026.

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A handsome and elegant reader's journal for book lovers and book club goers of all levels. Within its 144 pages you'll find a checklist of "must-read" books, guided content to help readers focus their literary explorations, sample book club questions, and dozens of evocative quotes from classic authors. Along with the informative front matter, engaging questions are sprinkled throughout the journal to be addressed as the pages fill--from fun questions (who would you cast in a movie of this book?) to the reflective (what one sentence from the book stands out to you?).

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Colour your way through a world of Fuzzballs fun!Step into the playful world of Fuzzballs Super Cuteness Overload Colouring Book, where adorable characters and whimsical adventures await. Created by Marc Sach, the illustrator behind the popular Fuzzballs webcomic, this colouring book brings you a delightful collection of scenes featuring fan-favourite characters like Timmy the Tiger, Whisky the Cat and Ollie the Bunny. Known for their big personalities and loveable antics, these characters invite fans of all ages to add their own colours and creativity to every page.From cosy moments to comical scenarios, each page offers a fresh canvas for colouring enthusiasts. Whether you’re an experienced colourist or new to the craft, you’ll enjoy the playful designs and the chance to explore Marc Sach’s imaginative, funny world.Features include:Beloved Characters: Colour Timmy, Whisky, Ollie and more in delightful scenes.Perfect for All Ages: Suitable for kids, teens and adults who love cute, engaging colouring activities.High-Quality Pages: Designed to handle coloured pencils, markers and crayons, so you can experiment with vibrant colours.Great Gift Idea: A perfect treat for Fuzzballs fans and anyone seeking a fun, relaxing colouring experience.Bring these comical, fuzzy friends to life and experience the joy of Fuzzballs Super Cuteness Overload Colouring Book!

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Return to the magical land of Oz in the second book in the beloved Oz series, newly re-published in Puffin Classics.Join Tip and his strange new friends as they embark on a magical adventure to find old friends and reclaim the Emerald City.Tip is sick of being bossed around by his guardian, Mombi. So, when she threatens to turn him to stone for using magic to bring Jack Pumpkinhead to life as a prank, he and Jack run away to the Emerald City. But by the time they arrive, the city has been taken over by General Jinjur and her all-girl Army of Revolution!So begins a remarkable adventure which sees old friends, like the Tin Woodsman and Glinda the Good, and new work together to set the Land of Oz to rights.A wonderful new edition reissued in Puffin Classics with a gorgeous new cover by Steven Lenton.

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This is the periodic table as you’ve never seen it before. By presenting the elements in the order in which they were discovered, The Periodic Table also tells the story of chemistry.Now iconic, the table was invented in the 1800s, long before anyone knew what was inside an atom. As more elements were found, the table got bigger. Some were discovered at risk to life and limb – for example, the hunt for the explosive element fluorine injured or even killed several scientists, who came to be known as the fluorine martyrs. Even now, the table is still growing as scientists push the boundaries of science and technology to add to the 118 elements discovered so far. Some of the newest elements have been observed only as they briefly flicker into existence in the extreme conditions inside particle colliders and accelerators.Gorgeous photographs show even the most familiar elements in a new light. Bold, clear infographics and artworks reveal aspects of their atomic structure that explain the science behind why they behave the way they do. For example, why is gold so malleable and diamond so incredibly hard? How can bismuth levitate, and why does cobalt make paint such a vivid blue?This is a stylish and beautiful book that will delight all science fans. If you want to unlock the secrets of all the matter that has ever existed in the Universe, open The Periodic Table.

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Budding film-maker Jermaine is at his great-great uncle's Dead Yard, a service for the deceased that lasts the entire night. There's music, tons of people and lots of food, so when Jermaine spots a plate of patties - his favourite snack - he digs in immediately.But upon taking a bite he finds himself in big trouble. Turns out that at a Dead Yard, a table is set up under a tent with food for the departed loved one. No one is allowed to eat from it before midnight, which is believed to be the time when the spirit passes through. Jermaine wishes he knew that before 22:53! Now he's got the angry spirit of his Uncle Carl in his life. ALL. THE. TIME. But that isn't the only creepy happening in town. Kids are suffering from a mysterious illness that sounds A LOT like the Jamaican ghost tales his great gran has told him. With cursed cassava seeds in the house and a strange being lurking in the neighbourhood too, Jermaine and Carl will have to work together to keep the people they care about safe. The first in a spook-tastic new series, perfect for fans of GOOSEBUMPS, HIDE AND SEEKER and DREAD WOOD.

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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of William Shakespeare with this engaging puzzle collection. Ideal for fans and scholars alike, these puzzles provide a fun and educational journey through the Bard’s works and legacy.Test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle about Shakespearean characters or challenge yourself with a quiz about his life and works. With a fresh puzzle for every day of the year, this collection ensures endless fun and discovery.

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The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Lisbon with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Lisbon has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to Lisbon, you’ll find: - Top 10 lists of Lisbon’s must-sees and must-dos, including visiting Sintra, bar hopping in Bairro Alto and taking a yellow tram through Lisbon’s winding streets- Lisbon’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, fado venues, family-friendly restaurants, budget tips and much more- Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Lisbon, plus six full-colour area mapsDK’s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on Lisbon’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Lisbon travel guide.

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Longlisted for the 2025 BSHS Hughes Prize 'Enthralling' Philip Ball'Ingenious' Sujit SivasundaramIn Tracks on the Ocean, Sara Caputo tells how our journeys around the globe became fixed lines on maps - and how journey lines themselves reshaped maps and the way that we view the world. From Captain Cook's route across the South Seas to the disorientating power of digital technology, the tracks we've left on the oceans - trading, exploring and conquering - are a hidden record of humanity's impact on the planet. Revealing their histories, Caputo uncovers a fascinating new history of maritime travel and modernity.Weaving human history, cartography, literature and climate science, Tracks on the Ocean reveals how, on the path to discovery, we have changed the world.

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Get ready for bedtime with Bear's Nap, a fantastically funny story about an adorable bear trying to get to sleep, full of animal noises that children will love to join in with. From the reliably brilliant creator of Tidy and Monkey and Me. All Bear wants is a quiet nap . . . but he can't work out who is keeping him awake with their cheep cheeping. An increasingly frustrated bear leaves his cosy cave to ask the other animals, but they none of them cheep. Maybe the culprit is closer to home?Everyone will love meeting all the animals, and joining in with their familiar noises, in this very funny, warm, and beautifully illustrated story. Multi-award-winning Emily Gravett is at the height of her powers in this wonderful rhyming tale with a surprise comic ending.

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The Other Side of the Rainbow is a magical and heart-warming adventure about change, resilience, and the beauty of the world around us – from internationally bestselling author and illustrator Beatrice Blue. Lucien has always been wary of change – whether it’s trying new foods, moving to a new home, or making new friends. He prefers the comfort of the familiar. But one stormy night, a gust of wind blows open his window and extinguishes his fire, leaving only a single ember still glowing. To his amazement, the ember transforms into a playful, dancing flame – a glowing boy who whisks him away on an extraordinary journey through all four seasons in a single day. As Lucien explores sunlit meadows, autumn forests, icy lakes, and blooming spring landscapes, he meets new animal friends and begins to see the magic in the ever-changing world around him. Through this breath-taking adventure, he discovers that change isn’t something to fear – it’s a natural, beautiful part of life, full of exciting possibilities. With its rich, immersive storytelling and luminous artwork, The Other Side of the Rainbow is a stunningly imaginative picture book that encourages young readers to embrace life’s transitions with courage and wonder. A timeless tale filled with warmth and adventure, this is a story to be cherished and shared. 

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Step into a forest filled with music and magic in this thrilling retelling of Hansel and Gretel, inspired by the enchanting sounds of Humperdinck’s opera. With the push of a button, hear the real orchestra play as the story unfolds across the pages!On the edge of the woods live little Hansel and Gretel with their parents. One day, they are sent into the woods to pick strawberries, but what they discover is far more exciting than berries. Deep among the trees, they stumble upon a house made entirely of sweets. It looks delicious... but someone is watching from inside! Can the siblings outwit the clever old woman who lives there and find their way home?  Discover what happens next in this magical retelling of the famous Grimms' fairy tale. This interactive musical adventure features ten sound buttons that bring the story to life with real orchestral music. At the end of the book, discover more about the composer, learn how each piece of music works, and dive into a fun glossary filled with musical words and ideas.With its irresistible mix of storytelling, music and discovery, The Story Orchestra: Hansel and Gretel is a magical gift for curious children and a joyful way to explore the wonder of classical music.--Also available in the Story Orchestra series: Four Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King, I Can Play (vol 1), The Planets, Peter and the Wolf and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long. 

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Packaged in a box that looks like a book, this oracle deck features 55 cards and an accompanying booklet that walks the user through the mystical and inspiring powers behind classic literary archetypes, all embodied by beloved characters from the world's greatest books. Features 55 pieces of art from the renowned illustrator Helene Perez Garcia.

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Learn about the inspiring story of Ludwig van Beethoven, the ground-breaking pianist and composer who changed the shape of classical music.Little Ludwig grew up in the city of Bonn in Germany. His father and his grandfather were both musicians, and they hoped that Ludwig would take after them, but there's no way they could have known what Ludwig would one day achieve. He learned to play the piano before his feet could even touch the floor, and his talent only continued to grow with his hard work as he got older. He went on to compose amazing musical pieces, including symphonies for a whole orchestra, and his energy and originality blew his audiences away! But his musical skill was about to be put to the test . . . Ludwig began to lose his hearing, and eventually became deaf. He was really worried, as music was his life! But then he realised something amazing: he could still hear every instrument in his mind. Through resilience and creativity, Ludwig continued composing extraordinary pieces that changed musical history.Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most impactful musicians of all time. His inspiring story shows the power of music as a force for creativity and self-expression.This powerful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical artworks and a detailed profile of the musician's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

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The official and authoritative guide to the starfighters and vehicles of the Star Wars galaxy – now updated to include 30 pages of new content.What’s the difference between a B-wing and an X-wing starfighter? How many legs does an AT-OT walker have? And just how fast can the Millennium Falcon fly?This latest edition covers over 230 vehicles from Star Wars movies and TV series, including The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and more! From enormous Sith Star Destroyers to Kylo Ren's TIE whisper to Din Djarin's shiny N-1 starfighter, learn all about your favourite modes of transportation from a galaxy far, far away.Discover 230+ incredible Star Wars vehicles and starfighters:Authoritative and fully authorised: Compiled and written by Star Wars experts, with incredible images and detailed fact files for each vehicleComprehensively updated: This edition builds on the original, with 70+ new entries from recent movies and TV shows (both live action and animated)A premium gift for Star Wars fans: Go deeper than ever before into the iconic starfighters and vehicles from a galaxy far, far away – an unforgettable experience for Star Wars fans of all agesEasy to navigate, with contents broken down by categories like land, sea, air, and space, and packed with informative stats such as speed, weapons, manufacturer and so much more, the Star Wars: Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles has it all. © & ™ 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.

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Can two very different women put aside their differences to save the bookstore they love? The Japanese bestseller that kicked off a seven-book series - adapted for TV and 200,000 copies soldRiko Nishioka is assistant manager of the flagship Pegasus bookstore in Kichijoji. After working her way up from a part-time position, she is now, aged forty, a respected figure in the Japanese publishing industry. But she has a nemesis.Aki Kitamura, twenty-seven, has waltzed in as a full-time employee thanks to her family connections. A free spirit with a rebellious streak and a silver spoon in her mouth, she's anything but a team player.The two are always clashing - both at work and over their personal lives. But when Riko is given notice that the store will be closing in six months' time, they face a stark choice.Can they put their petty enmities aside to boost sales and save their livelihoods or will they go down fighting . . . each other?Translated from the Japanese by Haydn Trowell

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Transform your health with simple, nutritious recipes to help manage your insulin resistance.More than 40% of Americans suffer from insulin resistance, a serious metabolic condition linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, PCOS, and more. Yet it is possible to manage or even improve insulin resistance—and it doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. If you want to balance your blood sugar and improve your metabolic health while maintaining your busy lifestyle, finding quick, easy, and satisfying recipes tailored to your needs is crucial.And that’s where this cookbook has you covered. Simple Meal Solutions for Insulin Resistance is your go-to cookbook for effortlessly balancing blood sugar levels while indulging in mouthwatering meals. This essential guide features 75 recipes that can be prepared in 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes, making healthy eating both achievable and enjoyable. From breakfast to dinner, plus a special chapter on snacks and treats, each recipe is optimally designed to use nutrition to help maintain balanced blood sugar, supporting your journey to better health. Recipes include:Breakfast TacosProtein French Toast with Spiced Yogurt Topping Turkey Melt with Tomato Compote and Arugula  Prep-Ahead Mason Jar Chicken Taco Salad Chicken Parmesan with Broccoli Sheet-Pan Pork Chops with Baby Potatoes and AsparagusSlow-Cooker Braised Roast with Root VegetablesBalanced Burrito BowlsHigh-Protein Cheese Dip with Marinated TomatoesEdible Chocolate Chip Cookie DoughAnd more!Each recipe includes a full nutritional analysis, plus helpful modifications to accommodate food allergies or dietary preferences. This comprehensive reference also includes:40 gorgeous photosGuidance on meal planningTips for preparing your insulin resistant kitchenAdvice on how to incorporate movement into your day to support whole-body wellnessTake control of your health one meal at a time with Simple Meal Solutions for Insulin Resistance.Simple Meal Solutions is a series of practical cookbooks featuring expert advice and recipes that optimize nutrition to help manage chronic health concerns. Also available from the series:Simple Meal Solutions for High Cholesterol, Simple Meal Solutions for High Blood Pressure, and Simple Meal Solutions for GLP-1 Diets.

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In these nine life-fulfilling lessons, learn how your cat can bring you peace, comfort and a unique happiness.A home without a cat is just a house, as they say. There is something special about our feline friends the comfort they bring, their intuition, their famously comedic side that contributes to a household's average happiness index.In fact, just looking at your cat can ease anxiety and bring a sense of understanding and calm but why is that? What are these curious qualities that cats possess? And what lessons can we learn from them?The Healing Power of Cats takes a deep dive into all nine lives, to uncover the mysterious happiness that owning a cat can bring. By combining unique scientific research from cat experts and personal stories from cat-owners, Ulrica Norberg and Carina Nunstedt teach us how to use all of the most admirable cat qualities in our daily lives to reduce stress and anxiety, set boundaries and see the world as one big ball of yarn.Our cats bring out the best in us, so in order to live life to the fullest, let's tap into the rhythm of the cat with guaranteed good vibrations.

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Everyone's busy on the red carpet snapping photos of the celebrities - but where is Taylor?Follow Taylor Swift through her eventful life as a worldwide pop icon as she hides among the crowds! Little superfans will love finding their favourite singer amongst the gold discs at the Hall of Fame, enjoying time at the Cat Café with her beloved kitties, or among her dancers on stage performing to huge audiences.Featuring adorable illustrations by Susana Gurrea, this search and find book is perfect for little ones beginning to read, as they learn how to identify and count exciting items. Keep readers' boredom at bay with lots of little details to spot on each page - perfect for holidays, long journeys or at home!

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Why can't we talk about antisemitism?'I cannot wait for Off-White to be read, debated and put into practice.' Naomi Klein, author of DoppelgangerAs claims of antisemitism continue to distort our politics at home and abroad, it has become almost impossible to talk about constructively, even in private. Instead, we find ourselves in a storm of misinformation, political mudslinging and bad-faith accusations.There is, however, a way to deliberate more honestly. Looking beyond our polarising headlines and interrogating the reasons racism takes hold, Off-White offers urgent analysis of one of the most divisive issues of our time. Taking in the contingency of whiteness, Judeo-Christian mythmaking, pro-Israel antisemitism, and the Palestinian struggle against colonialism, Rachel Shabi lights a hopeful way forward.***'Timely and valuable... [Shabi's] key message is a vital one – that the fight against antisemitism is an essential part of the fight against all injustice and dehumanisation.' Observer, Book of the Week'A masterpiece defined by moral clarity, humanity and insight.' Owen Jones'An invaluable guide for anyone who seeks to understand issues over which we stumble far too often.' George Monbiot'With a generous spirit and a humane compass, Rachel Shabi guides us through a minefield.' Gary Younge

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Trees are terrific! But how do they work?This chunky board book has been specially designed for little hands, with interactive, peep-through pages to grasp and explore. Curious readers will love learning all about this TREE-mendous plant: how it grows from seed to seedling, then sapling, and changes with the seasons, too.A super-simple first introduction to trees with layered die-cut board book pages.Also available: How It Works: Tractor, How It Works: Rocket, How It Works: The Body, How It Works: Dinosaur, How It Works: Digger, How It Works: Shark, How It Works: Fire Engine.

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Saffron struggles with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and is dreading autumn and winter. She took time off in her first year at university and can't afford to do the same this year if she's going to achieve her dream of being an astrophysicist. She's managed to keep it a secret from her friends - fearing that they won't want to spend time with her if they see her at her lowest - but it's getting harder. Especially when she meets Nell. Nell - wannabe poet, autistic and proud, and lover of autumn and winter - is determined to show Saffron everything these seasons have to offer. The two grow close, and when Saffron confides in Nell, romance blooms. But with Saffron struggling to keep a lid on her mental health and Nell figuring out her own sexual identity, things soon spiral out of control. A dual-perspective sapphic rom-com perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alice Oseman.

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Little People, BIG DREAMS Louis Braille explores the life of the remarkable man behind Braille, the tactile reading and writing system.Little Louis was a curious child – always exploring and having adventures. Then one day, while playing in his father's workshop, he had an accident with a tool and eventually lost sight in both eyes. It was tricky to get used to, but with help from his family and a local teacher, Louis continued to learn and explore. Aged ten, he moved to Paris to start at the Royal Institute for the Young Blind. Unfortunately, the school used a system that was very tricky, and didn't allow pupils to write. Disappointed with alternatives, Louis began to develop his own system. When he shared his invention four years later, his teachers and classmates were amazed – his system used just six dots in a tiny space that fit under his fingertip, and included a complete alphabet, with punctuation marks, numbers and mathematical symbols.It took many years for his system to be widely used, but little by little it spread across the world and came to be known as Braille. Today, Braille is used by more than six million people and there are codes for more than 133 languages. Little People, BIG DREAMS Louis Braille features:Quirky and stylish illustrationsA biographical timeline, complete with historical photos and a detailed profile Recommendations for further readingLittle People, BIG DREAMS is the bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, but each began life as a child with a dream. 

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'A harrowing, off-beat novella about the ways in which young teenagers process trauma -- think MY DARK VANESSA meets EARTHLINGS. A truly unique gut-punch of a read' Alice Slater, author of Death of a Bookseller'The Crustacean isn't a novel, it's an obsession . . . I would kill and die for this book' ALISSA NUTTING, author of TampaThe year's most spiky and powerful novella "When I was 13 I knew nothing about anything.I only cared about love. And the older man, who I thought I fell in love with, never told me he was divorced. I made that up on my own."Chichirim is a plain 13-year-old girl. An ordinary, misunderstood, lonely seventh-grader. A girl with a terrible secret. Her dad is worse than useless. And her mum spends all her days tattooing thick ugly eyebrows on old women. Her parents forget her birthday and her sister hates them so much she wishes they were dead. Chichirim does bad things at school. And still, no one cares. Until, one day, an older man picks her up on the side of the road. He tells her she is pretty.Her tells her what to do. Underneath her hard outer shell, her softness is being exploited and destroyed by the people she trusts and loves the most."I want to come back as a crab. A crab's skin is made of bone and the flesh is inside the bone. But we're the opposite. We have bone inside flesh."THE CRUSTACEAN is an intricately crafted novella exploring memory, exploitation, and the lasting effects of adult abuse and betrayal, for readers of My Dark Vanessa and Tampa.

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