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The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley and the Partnership that Rocked the World
by Peter GuralnickIn early 1955, Colonel Tom Parker (the manager of the number-one country music star of the day) heard that an unknown teenager from Memphis had just drawn a crowd of more than 800 people to a Texas schoolhouse and headed south to investigate. Within a matter of days, Parker was sending out telegrams and letters to promoters and booking agents: 'We have a new boy that is absolutely going to be one of the biggest things in the business in a very short time. His name is ELVIS PRESLEY.' The close personal bond between Elvis and the Colonel is something that has never been fully portrayed before. It was a relationship founded on mutual admiration and support. From the outset, the Colonel defended Elvis fiercely and indefatigably against RCA executives, Elvis' own booking agents and movie moguls. But in their final years together, the story grew darker, as the Colonel found himself unable to protect Elvis from himself - or to control growing problems of his own. Featuring troves of previously unpublished correspondence from the Colonel's own archives, revelatory for both their insights and their emotional depth, The Colonel and the King provides a groundbreaking dual portrait of the relationship between the iconic artist and his legendary manager and a unique perspective on not one but two American originals. A tale of the birth of the modern-day superstar (an invention almost entirely of Parker's making) by the most acclaimed music writer of his generation, it presents these two misunderstood icons as they've never been seen before: with all of their brilliance, humour and flaws on full display.
Beasts of No Nation
by Uzodinma IwealaWITH A NEW FOREWORD BY KATIE KITAMURA'A work of visceral urgency and power' AMITAV GHOSH'Totally and shockingly alive from its very first paragraph' ALI SMITH, GUARDIAN'An extraordinary book' SUNDAY TELEGRAPHAgu is just a boy when war arrives at his village. His mother and sister are rescued by the UN, while he and his father remain to fight the rebels. 'Run!' shouts his father when the rebels arrive. And Agu does run. Straight into the rebels' path.In a vivid, sparkling voice, Agu tells the story of what happens to him next. His story is shocking and painful, and completely unforgettable.
The Swimmer of Auschwitz: The Incredible True Story of the Olympic Hero Who Swam For His Life
by Renaud Leblond'Propulsive... Readers will be hooked' -Publishers WeeklyThe extraordinary story of Olympian who was imprisoned in Auschwitz and survived to tell his story.Alfred Nakache, a Jewish child from Constantine, never imagined that he would one day swim for France at the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936, nor than he would achieve a world record, as he did in 1941. As a child he was petrified of the water and yet, somehow, through sheer willpower and determination, he rose to become one of the very best swimmers in the world. That was until 1943, when he was banned from the pool - and in the same year, deported and sent to Auschwitz.Not knowing if he would ever see his wife and daughter again, Alfred battled on, through the humiliation and the pain, even defying the guards by swimming in the water reserves of Auschwitz. Somehow - miraculously - he survived, swimming every day until the end of his life.The Swimmer of Auschwitz is the unique, true story of a forgotten hero, told with remarkable power and simplicity.
Taking Apart a Coral Reef: ... to find out how it works! (Inside Info #6)
by Chris OxladePeel back, take apart, reassemble and enjoy the awesome science of a coral reef!Inside Info: Taking Apart a Coral Reef is full of all the most colourful, microscopic and surprising features of a coral reef. Picking apart the built-up layers of this beautiful biome - the tough coral skeleton and the delicate polyp structures - and uncovering the reef's many inhabitants, we get to know the pieces and partnerships that make a coral reef so vital to our oceans. Finally, see how it all goes back together as a symbiotic whole, and learn the science of saving reefs around the world.Contents include: Welcome to the coral reef / Under the surface / Coral polyps / Stingers and algae / Reef growers / Life on the reef / Fish around the reef / Nooks and crannies / Camouflage / Colours and patterns / Predators / Building up a reef / Reefs in danger (bleaching, invasive species, climate change)Inside Info is a stylish and engrossing series of books diving into the layers of things kids are curious about - giving them the chance to pull it all apart and put it back together again, while learning STEM fundamentals! Full of cross-sections, cutaways, exploded diagrams, labels, jokes and easter-egg details for the curious reader aged 7+ to discover.The series presents the Inside Info of: Supercars, A Rocket, A Rollercoaster, A T. rex, The Human Body and A Coral Reef
Generation GDR: Truth, Freedom and One Man's Last Journey
by Peter WensierskiA gripping account of East Germany in the late '70s and early '80s, and of one man's fated struggle for freedom.Friday, April 10th, 1981: 23-year-old Mathias Domaschk boards the fast train from Jena to Berlin, on his way to a birthday party. But he never arrives . . .The packed train is held up en route, and Mathias and three of his friends are apprehended, suspected of being part of a cell intent on disrupting the socialist party congress. Forty-eight hours later he is dead, following interrogation in the Stasi detention centre in Gera.What happened over those two days?Peter Wensierski's captivating book draws on multiple witness statements and extensive Stasi documentation to build a riveting and dramatic account, switching between Mathias's journey and the Stasi activities up to and through his arrest. He also places this tragedy against its broader political and social context to reveal the lives of a whole generation of young East Germans who just wanted live freely - and the contempt that the GDR authorities displayed for their humanity.Part reportage, part true crime, Generation GDR offers unique insights into the secret corridors of an authoritarian regime and delivers a powerful warning from history.Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch
You'll Like It When You Get There: A Life Lived Reluctantly
by Rhys JamesA refreshingly honest look at modern life, and how to get out of living it.Rhys has lived his entire life with a backdrop of dread. As a child, the sentence he feared most was "come downstairs and say hello." Age 5 he feigned injury to avoid dancing at a wedding, and 25 years later, he celebrated when the venue set on fire moments before what would've been the biggest gig of his life.You'll Like It When You Get There is a guide to life from someone who doesn't want to do anything, and an exploration of why you possibly shouldn't either. Join Rhys as he avoids not just social engagements but big life milestones too, like getting married and having children. A deep dive into regret, humiliation, failure and pretending to be French for personal gain. From the Wild West of early internet chatrooms to the sticky circus of the Kavos strip, from redesigning therapy after completing it in just four sessions, to having a full existential breakdown when a Buddhist monk asks him for 5 stars on TripAdvisor.If you've ever celebrated plans being cancelled with an Andy Murray fist pump, secretly prayed for another lockdown, attempted to start your own nickname, or tried - in vain - to control the outcome of everything you do, then welcome to the club. We close early, obviously.You'll Like It When You Get There is at once hilarious, insightful and inspiring - even if what it's inspiring you to do is absolutely nothing. This is the introvert's manifesto, the overthinker's dossier, the diary of a wimpy kid.Reviews of Rhys:"Scintillating stand-up" Times"Master of the lightning-paced, gag-dense, precision-delivered" Guardian"A superb tour de force of observational comedy, delivered with punchy, rapid-fire certainty" Chortle
False Idols: Escape to LA with this unmissable book club thriller for fans of Emma Cline
by Karla Marie Sweet'A fascinating look at the intoxicating world of cults and their charismatic leaders' Stylist'A very, very smart thriller . . . highly addictive and exquisitely written' Joanna Cannon'A summer read that's also dark, compulsive, and captivating' Louise BeechANYTHING CAN BE DANGEROUS IN THE WRONG HANDS.Sadie's been adrift, looking for an escape from her new house and old memories, when a chance encounter leads her to one of the most exclusive wellness classes in LA.At first she's sceptical, but the classes - and the attention of its magnetic leader, Lilith - are transformative, other-worldly, completely addictive.No one in Sadie's life understands that Deep Flow isn't a cult, but a community. One that offers the chance to feel powerful in her own body again, maybe even a way to finally let go of her past.But when the sisterhood, and Sadie's place within it, comes under threat, the hidden cost of being part of Lilith's inner circle becomes clear.What would Sadie risk to prove her loyalty?A searing look at power and exploitation in the wellness industry, False Idols is an unflinching, compulsive thriller by a captivating new voice in fiction - perfect for fans of Celeste Ng and Emma Cline.READERS ARE HOOKED ON FALSE IDOLS:'Such a great read, and I loved how Sadie's past was revealed . . . what is she running from?' Prima'An intriguing and compelling look into the sinister side of the wellness industry' Heat'Sharp, timely, and full of drama . . . packed with twists, ambition and scandal' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow! I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked . . . the perfect example of a psychological thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A sharply observed psychological thriller . . . smart, compelling, and emotionally charged' The Voice'I absolutely devoured this book . . . from one reader to another, I strongly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A moving and entertaining book about the desperation to heal and belong, and the dangerous places shame can lead you to' Charlotte Paradise
What the Night Brings: The most shocking, gripping Tom Thorne thriller yet (Tom Thorne Novels #19)
by Mark BillinghamTOM THORNE IS BACK WITH HIS MOST SHOCKING CASE YET...____________'Billingham only gets better' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Sensational, masterful, sharp and shocking' CHRIS WHITAKER'The best Tom Thorne novel yet' MICK HERRON'One of crime fiction's finest' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Billingham is on top form' THE TIMES____________"Three dead coppers, Tom, maybe four by lunchtime."The targeted murder of four officers is only the first in a series of attacks that leaves police scared, angry and, most disturbingly of all, vengeful.As Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner dig into the reasons for the violence, a deeper darkness begins to emerge: the possibility that these murders are payback. The price paid for an unspeakable betrayal.To uncover the truth, Thorne will be forced to question everything he stands for. He can trust nobody, and the shocking secrets revealed by one terrible night will fracture his entire world.____________WHAT REAL READERS SAY ABOUT WHAT THE NIGHT BRINGS'An absolute masterclass in how to keep the reader gripped''I feel the need for a lie down after reading this. Nothing, but nothing, could have prepared me for the emotional rollercoaster that is What the Night Brings''An absolutely fantastic book, and shows why Mark Billingham is one of the best at what he does''The DI Tom Thorne series is definitely one of the best in the crime fiction genre. The author reduced me to tears with this latest episode''Billingham is a master of crime fiction'
Black England
by Gretchen Gerzina'This book brings history alive' BERNADINE EVARISTOWITH A FOREWORD FROM ZADIE SMITH'Black England is a book that will be relevant for ever' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH----------------The idea that Britain became a mixed-race country after 1945 is a common mistake. Georgian England had a large and distinctive Black community. Whether prosperous citizens or newly freed slaves, they all ran the risk of kidnap and sale to plantations. Black England tells their dramatic, often moving stories.In the eighteenth century, Black people could be found in clubs and pubs, there were special churches, Black-only balls and organisations for helping Black people who were out of work or in trouble. Many were famous and respected: most notably Francis Barber, Doctor Johnson's beloved manservant; Ignatius Sancho, a correspondent of Laurence Sterne; Francis Williams, a Cambridge scholar, and Olaudah Equiano whose Interesting Narrative went into multiple editions. But far more were ill-paid and ill-treated servants or beggars, despite having served Britain in war and on the seas. For alongside the free world there was slavery, from which many of these Black Britons had escaped.The triumphs and tortures of Black England, the Ambivalent relations between the races, sometimes tragic, sometimes heart-warming, are brought to life in this wonderfully readable history. Black England explores a fascinating chapter of our shared past, a chapter that has been ignored too long.
Tapping Into You: Transform trauma and rediscover your inner power through EFT
by Sarah TobinRelease trauma and step into your true self with this illustrated step-by-step guide to tappingTapping, or EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), is a simple yet effective way to heal your past traumas so you can live a more fulfilling life. It involves tapping on key points on your body with your fingertips while focusing on a particular memory, feeling or stressor. Research shows this practice can help you rewire your stress response, relieving symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, lack of self-esteem, depression and many more issues.In this book, trained EFT practitioner Sarah Tobin guides you on a transformative journey using this holistic healing method. It is not just a manual for tapping but a means for self-reflection, introspection and emotional revelation. Through tapping sequences, exercises, affirmations and journal prompts, this book goes beyond words, providing a tangible toolkit for healing. Beautifully illustrated with step-by-step diagrams and illustrations, Tapping Into You will act as a gentle, empowering hand to guide you towards a life of joy, purpose and unapologetic authenticity.Contents include: - An introduction to the concept of EFT tapping- Sarah's story of finding EFT following the tragic loss of her first daughter Alice in 2014- 14 tapping scripts, each centred on a different topic related to trauma-processing, including anxiety, grounding, overwhelm, burnout, grief and PTSD.PRAISE FOR TAPPING INTO YOU"With clarity, compassion, and deep expertise, Sarah Tobin introduces readers to the practice of EFT in a way that is both accessible and profound. This book offers not just a method for processing trauma, but a pathway to reconnecting with one's inner strength, resilience, and authenticity." - Dr Peta Stapleton, World-leading EFT Researcher and Clinical and Health Psychologist"An excellent introduction to EFT/Tapping, but also so much more than that. Sarah Tobin provides a gentle yet comprehensive journey through a list of possible barriers to true well-being, examining their causes and then offering sample tapping rounds to begin resolving them. I had numerous aha moments while reading this book. You might think of it as a guide to cleaning a smudged mirror so you can more clearly see your true magnificent self." - Brad Yates, EFT Coach and Content Creator (tapwithbrad.com)
Adventures of a Young Naturalist: SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH'S ZOO QUEST EXPEDITIONS
by Sir David AttenboroughWITH A NEW FOREWORD BY DARA McANULTYTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'His writing is as impressive and as enjoyable as his TV programmes and there can be no higher praise' Daily Express'A marvellous book . . . unputdownable . . . utterly engaging' Daily TelegraphIn 1954, a young television presenter named David Attenborough was offered the opportunity of a lifetime - to travel the world finding rare and elusive animals for London Zoo's collection, and to film the expeditions for the BBC.Now 'the greatest living advocate of the global ecosystem' this is the story of the voyages that started it all. Staying with local tribes while trekking in search of giant anteaters in Guyana, Komodo dragons in Indonesia and armadillos in Paraguay, he and the rest of the team battled with cannibal fish, aggressive tree porcupines and escape-artist wild pigs, as well as treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather, to record the incredible beauty and biodiversity of these regions. The methods may be outdated now, but the fascination and respect for the wildlife, the people and the environment - and the importance of protecting these wild places - is not.Written with his trademark wit and charm, Adventures of a Young Naturalist is not just the story of a remarkable adventure, but of the man who made us fall in love with the natural world, and who is still doing so today.** Praise for Sir David Attenborough **'A great educator as well as a great naturalist' Barack Obama'Sir David is a wizard of television, and, like Gandalf or Dumbledore, he has a near-magical gift for combining warmth and gravitas . . . the man who, for me, exemplifies the best in British broadcasting' Louis Theroux'When I was a young boy I used to love turning on the television and watching David's programmes and really feeling like I was either back out in Africa or I was learning about something magical and almost out of this planet' Prince William
Beside the Ocean of Time
by George Mackay Brown George Mackay-BrownWITH A NEW FOREWORD BY AMY LIPTROTSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 1994WINNER OF THE SALTIRE SOCIETY LITERARY AWARD 1994'Intimate, humorous, effortlessly combining the strands of history and folklore, the past and the present, this is a deceptively simple book, like a tale told to a child. But its echoes sound on unforgettably. A whole universe is created from a grain of Orkney sand' IndependentIn this novel set on the fictitious island of Norday in the Orkneys, George Mackay Brown beckons us into the imaginary world of the young Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. In his day-dreams he relives the history of this island people, travelling back in time to join Viking adventurers at the court of the Byzantine Emperor in Constantinople, then accompanying a Falstaffian knight to the battle of Bannockburn.Thorfinn wakes to the twentieth century and a community whose way of life, steeped in legend and tradition, has remained unchanged for centuries. But as the boy grows up - and falls in love with a vivacious and mysterious stranger - the transforming effect of modern civilization brings momentous and irreversible changes to the island. During the Second World War Thorfinn finds himself in a German prisoner-of-war camp, and it is here that he discovers his gifts as a writer.Long afterwards he returns, now a successful novelist, to a deserted and battle-scarred island. Searching for the peace and freedom of mind he had in abundance as a child, he finds instead something he didn't even know he was looking for.George Mackay Brown intertwines myth and reality to create a novel of deceptive simplicity. The story of Thorfinn and the island of Norday is a universal and profound one, rooted in the timeless landscape of the Orkneys, the inspiration of all his writing.
Persiana Easy: The BRAND NEW collection of over 100 super-simple recipes
by Sabrina Ghayour'Take a tasty trip from the Med to the Middle East with Sabrina Ghayour's effortless creations' ' - Mail on Sunday YOU MagazineA brand new collection of inspiring recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author Sabrina Ghayour - each designed to be as easy as possible.Every recipe in Persiana Easy make irresistible Middle Eastern flavours simple. From midweek meals and traybakes to pastries and sweet treats, every recipe is accompanied by a photograph to make beautiful cookery easier than ever.CONTENTS INCLUDE:Dips, Snacks and Light Bites including Sweet Potato, Basil and Feta Dip; Crispy Za'atar Salt and Pepper Prawns; Popcorn HalloumiBread and Pastry: including Turkish Pide Bread; Easy Bake Bagels(ish); Fig, Goat Cheese, Thyme and Honey RollsSalads: including Smoked Aubergine Salad with Pickled Chillies and Feta; Duck and Pomegranate Salad with Honey Pomegranate Sauce; Broad Bean, Pea, Orange and Goats Cheese SaladMidweek Meals: including Lamb Kofta Patties with Yogurt and Burnt Orange; Butterflied Orange Paprika Butter Chicken; Shish KebabComfort Food: including Turkish Lentil Soup; Couscous Royale with Spiced Lamb Shanks; Orange Spiced Pork with Charred Spring Onions and PineappleRoasts and Traybakes: including Spiced Saffron Chicken Kebabs; Tray-baked Harissa Lamb Chops; Baked Meatballs with Tomato, Harissa and FetaVegetables and Side Dishes: including Hot and Sour Green Beans; Mashed Chickpeas with Spice Oil; Stuffed Baby Peppers with Date Couscous and FetaSweet Treats: including Citrus and Spice Almond Tart; Bokaj; Apple BorekPraise for Sabrina Ghayour:'Sabrina Ghayour's Middle-Eastern plus food is all flavour, no fuss - and makes me very, very happy' - Nigella Lawson'I don't think she could write a dull recipe if she tried. Every one an elegantly spiced delight.' - Tom Parker Bowles'The golden girl of Persian cookery' - Observer'Chef Sabrina Ghayour's new recipes deliver maximum flavour with the greatest of ease - perfect for busy lives' - Sainsbury's MagazinePersiana Everyday was a Sunday Times bestseller in Weeks 32, 34 and 38 of 2022.
Jane Austen for Every Day of the Year
by Tara RichardsonJane Austen for Every Day of the Year is a charming collection of 366 quotes and short passages drawn from Jane Austen's novels, with excerpts from her intimate, witty letters scattered throughout. This book is perfect for reading or sharing and brings you passages from Jane Austen's best-loved classics alongside the lesser-known works. Packed full of witty remarks and wry observations, this is the perfect companion to inspire laughter and spark delightful conversation - a gift to treasure all year long.Some of the most-loved quoted lines include:'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' Pride and Prejudice'There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.' Emma'Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience - or give it a more fascinating name, call it hope.' Sense and SensibilityJane Austen, celebrated for her keen observations of social manners and romantic entanglements, is best known for classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Emma. Next year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, and this celebratory collection - with beautiful vintage line illustrations - is the perfect gift for every Austen fan.
Minibeasts (Animal Stats)
by Simon AbbottDo you think you're a minibeast expert? Get the stats on the BIGGEST, the smallest, the fastest, the LOUDEST and much more!Packed with fascinating facts, stats and data, curious kids will be amazed to learn about the millions of minibeast species that share our planet, as well as habitats, ecosystems and life cycles, super senses and how bugs are so important to a healthy planet. Simon Abbott's fun characters draw in curious minds by answering the science and numeracy questions kids want to know, with the super-impressive answers found in nature!The Animal Stats series features accessible text paired with bright, colourful artwork, ideal for readers aged 6+, and includes a creature quiz at the back of the book to test their knowledge. Other titles in the series include Animals, Sea Life and Dinosaurs.
Chemistry for Young Scientists (Your Expert Guide #2)
by Dr Dr Kit ChapmanFrom a top expert in the world of science comes this definitive and clear guide to chemistry, published in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry.In Your Expert Guide: Chemistry for Young Scientists, discover the foundations of this crucial and exciting branch of science. Learn to think like a chemist, stay safe in the lab and explore the chemical building blocks of everything around you - from the air we breathe and the water we drink, to rockets, smartphones, stars and our bodies. Get an expert view of how chemistry underpins our understanding of matter on Earth and beyond!Written by Dr Kit Chapman, award-winning science journalist, academic at Falmouth University and global science communicator. Published in partnership with The Royal Society of Chemistry, the internationally renowned nonprofit organisation with the same mission since 1841: to advance excellence in the chemical sciences. With approachable artwork by Dao Linh, see the elements come alive for curious readers aged 8+.Books in the Your Expert Guide series:With Royal Society of Chemistry: The Periodic Table / Chemistry for Young ScientistsWith Royal Society of Biology: The Human Body / Biology for Young ScientistsWith Institute of Physics: The Universe / Physics for Young Scientists
The Empty Cradle: A completely gripping and chilling suspense novel, with a shocking twist
by Lisa RookesAmy's so sure that her husband, Joel, is deeply invested in their future together. After all, it's his dream of a family together that has them trying so hard to have a baby, despite a series of disappointments. It's this certainty that leaves Amy absolutely floored when she learns of Joel's affair with her best friend.Heartbroken and horrified, Amy flees to a dilapidated cottage in a Yorkshire village, a place she'd bought with dreams of making it feel homey and warm. In the new village, she feels like a clear outsider, but a group of local women soon take her under their wing. They gather for a routine book club, they say. Before Amy knows it, these women are in her life, and in her home. Amy wakes one night to find herself outside in the fields. Strange offerings seem to be left on her doorstep. And the surveillance camera she installs shows shapes creeping around her house in the night. Strangest of all, she suddenly finds she's pregnant. A pregnancy that feels like a cruel joke.The book club is incredibly invested in Amy's pregnancy. And it might just be in Amy's mind, but the women's interest doesn't always seem safe. What do the women want with her? And what do they want with her baby?
The Pug who wanted to go to School (The Pug Who Wanted to... #14)
by Bella SwiftPeggy the pug is ready to be the teacher's pet!It's the end of the summer holidays and the children are heading back to school. But Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is nervous about joining a new class this year. Peggy wishes she could help reassure Chloe. If only she could find a way to go to school too, but dogs aren't allowed . . .Can Peggy teach them all a lesson?With adorable black and white illustrations throughout, this heartwarming Peggy the Pug story is perfect for the back to school season.
Wonders of the Moon: Exploring the greatness of our cosmic companion
by Professor Raman PrinjaThe must-have read for the next generation of Moon-landers, from international-award-winning author Professor Raman Prinja, Jan Bielecki and Royal Observatory Greenwich - explore the science of our cosmic companion and the wonder of how we get there.For the first time in over 50 years, humans are setting foot on the Moon again. Wonders of the Moon is the perfect companion for this historic moment, filled with key science learning as well as up-close details of the Moon and the amazing tech that carries us there. From the Artemis missions, to the enormous potential of the vast swathes of water ice on the Moon, readers age 9+ will learn so much about the brightest light in their night sky. The book is part of a visually stunning series that takes an authoritative look at fascinating topics, including: Wonders of the Night Sky / The Future of the Universe / The Wonders of Time / Wonders of the Mind
Taking Apart a T. rex: ... to find out how it works! (Inside Info #5)
by Chris OxladePeel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of a T. rex, then put it back together again!Inside Info: Taking Apart a T. rex is full of the razor-sharp, super-sturdy and essential structures that made up this fierce predator. From the innermost to the outermost body bits - including the interior of its tough bones, its surprisingly small brain and its layers of protective skin - we get to know the parts and processes that kept a T. rex running. Finally, see how we know so much about the T. rex's insides through the amazing science of palaeontology putting the pieces together.Contents include: The world of T. rex / Inside a T. rex / Skeleton / Leg bones / Slicing into a Bone / Muscles / Inside its head / T. rex mouth (teeth, tongue and jaw) / T. rex brain / T. rex sense organs / T. rex's Torso / Inside an egg / Putting a T. rex togetherInside Info is a stylish and engrossing series of books diving into the layers of things kids are curious about - giving them the chance to pull it all apart and put it back together again, while learning STEM fundamentals! Full of cross-sections, cutaways, exploded diagrams, labels, jokes and easter-egg details for the curious reader aged 7+ to discover.The series presents the Inside Info of: A Supercar, A Rocket, A Rollercoaster, A T. rex, The Human Body and A Coral Reef
Seven Rivers: A Journey Through the Currents of Human History
by Vanessa TaylorRivers are the great natural arteries that run through our lives. We have navigated them, dammed them and worshipped at them. From the ancient ecosystems of Egypt to the sinking cities of Shanghai and London, what we do with our rivers tells us about who has power and what we value. Now, when a passion for wild swimming is flourishing but the Amazon is on fire and some of our major river systems are dying, it has never been clearer that rivers are intertwined with humanity at our best and our worst. Seven Rivers is story of the Nile, Danube, Niger, Mississippi, Ganges, Yangtze and the Thames. It is a story of imperial frontiers, alluvial gold, kidnappings, slavery, anticolonialism and creation myths. It is about those who've lived and died on these rivers and their endless capacity for invention: their lotus pools and hanging gardens, their gigantic canal systems and elaborate fishing rituals, their absolute powers and their sly rebellions. At its heart are the empire-builders of the Chinese dynasties, Romans and Hindus and their river gods, the Habsburgs and Ottomans, Mughal emperors, the people of the Niger from Mali's golden age to today, struggles of life and death on the Mississippi, and the dethroning of the British on the rivers of their unruly imperial subjects. This is the story of us, in seven rivers.
Get Connected: The story of communication
by Kay BarnhamThis is the fascinating story of communication, from hieroglypics to semaphore and body language to text messages, but it also shows how important connecting with others is for our mental health and wellbeing.Covering the history of communication, such as writing, languages, senses, animal communication, public speaking and right up to the present-day technological advances, this bright and bold book is full of information. Staying connected helps us to feel happier. But that's not all. Research has shown that connecting with others doesn't just help us to be happier. Amazingly, it helps us to be healthier too. Human connection can actually strengthen our immune systems, so we're better able to fight illness.So why not read more about getting connected now!Supports the science and PSHE curriculums. For the IBACC, it supports 'Using technology to connect across cultures and regions'.
Beside the Ocean of Time
by George Mackay Brown George Mackay-BrownWITH A NEW FOREWORD BY AMY LIPTROTSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 1994WINNER OF THE SALTIRE SOCIETY LITERARY AWARD 1994'Intimate, humorous, effortlessly combining the strands of history and folklore, the past and the present, this is a deceptively simple book, like a tale told to a child. But its echoes sound on unforgettably. A whole universe is created from a grain of Orkney sand' IndependentIn this novel set on the fictitious island of Norday in the Orkneys, George Mackay Brown beckons us into the imaginary world of the young Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. In his day-dreams he relives the history of this island people, travelling back in time to join Viking adventurers at the court of the Byzantine Emperor in Constantinople, then accompanying a Falstaffian knight to the battle of Bannockburn.Thorfinn wakes to the twentieth century and a community whose way of life, steeped in legend and tradition, has remained unchanged for centuries. But as the boy grows up - and falls in love with a vivacious and mysterious stranger - the transforming effect of modern civilization brings momentous and irreversible changes to the island. During the Second World War Thorfinn finds himself in a German prisoner-of-war camp, and it is here that he discovers his gifts as a writer.Long afterwards he returns, now a successful novelist, to a deserted and battle-scarred island. Searching for the peace and freedom of mind he had in abundance as a child, he finds instead something he didn't even know he was looking for.George Mackay Brown intertwines myth and reality to create a novel of deceptive simplicity. The story of Thorfinn and the island of Norday is a universal and profound one, rooted in the timeless landscape of the Orkneys, the inspiration of all his writing.
Seven Rivers: A Journey Through the Currents of Human History
by Vanessa TaylorRivers are the great natural arteries that run through our lives. We have navigated them, dammed them and worshipped at them. From the ancient ecosystems of Egypt to the sinking cities of Shanghai and London, what we do with our rivers tells us about who has power and what we value. Now, when a passion for wild swimming is flourishing but the Amazon is on fire and some of our major river systems are dying, it has never been clearer that rivers are intertwined with humanity at our best and our worst. Seven Rivers is story of the Nile, Danube, Niger, Mississippi, Ganges, Yangtze and the Thames. It is a story of imperial frontiers, alluvial gold, kidnappings, slavery, anticolonialism and creation myths. It is about those who've lived and died on these rivers and their endless capacity for invention: their lotus pools and hanging gardens, their gigantic canal systems and elaborate fishing rituals, their absolute powers and their sly rebellions. At its heart are the empire-builders of the Chinese dynasties, Romans and Hindus and their river gods, the Habsburgs and Ottomans, Mughal emperors, the people of the Niger from Mali's golden age to today, struggles of life and death on the Mississippi, and the dethroning of the British on the rivers of their unruly imperial subjects. This is the story of us, in seven rivers.
As Leeds Go Marching On: A History of Leeds United Through Stories, Stats and Trivia
by Jonny CooperAs any Leeds United fan will tell you, following the Whites is certainly never boring. Almost as famous for their periods of chaos as for their moments of glory, over the years supporters have been left exhilarated and exasperated in equal measure - whilst remaining one of the most passionate fanbases in the world.Now, as Leeds celebrate their return to the Premier League, renowned Opta statistician and lifelong fan Jonny Cooper digs into the numbers and stats to present an alternative history of the club, from the glory of the Revie years right through to lifting the Championship trophy under Daniel Farke - via the title win of 92, never-ending play-off heartbreak, a brief visit to League One and, of course, the Marcelo Bielsa era.With a unique blend of stats and analysis, quirky insights, player records and a view from the terraces, this treasure trove of trivia is full of the good, the bad and the downright weird from the world of Leeds United. A football book unlike any other, this is the ultimate celebration of one of England's most historic - and unique - clubs.INCLUDES THE STORY OF THE 2024-25 PROMOTION SEASON