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Book SynopsisA BEST BOOK OF 2023 FOR THE TELEGRAPH, FINANCIAL TIMES, NEW SCIENTIST AND STYLIST A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST READ 2023Discover the next frontier of scientific understanding: your body's electrome.Every cell in your body - bones, skin, nerves, muscle - has a voltage, like a tiny battery. This bioelectricity is why your brain can send signals to your body, why it develops and how it heals itself.In We Are Electric, award-winning science writer Sally Adee explores the colourful history of bioelectricity and journeys into the remarkable future of the discipline, through today's laboratories where real-world medical applications are being developed.Trade ReviewAn entertaining account . . . Adee's enthusiasm is infectious and she conveys well the jaw-dropping scale and complexity of the "electrome" * * The Times * *We Are Electric is Adee's thrilling scientific detective story, a rich history that brings us up to date with the latest research * * New Scientist * *Excellent . . . Sally Adee has written an absorbing and fast-paced account of a field of research that could thus herald a whole new era of paradigm-shifting medicine * * New York Times * *This year's lightbulb moment * * Telegraph * *Adee explores the chemical and electrical ferment underpinning all growth and life, highlighting the pioneers and charlatans who discovered and exploited "bioelectricity", [she] also conjures electric medicine: a future of good health, regenerated tissue and (perhaps) extended life * * New Scientist * *A revelation . . . Has rich implications for how we heal and grow * * Daily Telegraph * *Adee writes as a reporter but also as an enthusiast . . . . A lively read * * Wall Street Journal * *This book blew my mind. We Are Electric is a thrilling read, and Sally Adee explains everything from the intricacies of our electric cells to the potential for new medical treatments - and brain-hacking - with a sparkling clarity -- MICHAEL BROOKS, author of 13 THINGS THAT DON'T MAKE SENSEThe 'ohmigod-that's-so-cool' moments come thick and fast as she brings the science up to date, investigating today's cutting edge and what the future may hold for bio-electric medicine. It's a vast and hugely exciting area of scientific research, shared with infectious enthusiasm, a real depth of knowledge and smart and funny turn of phrase. You'll never think of life in the same way again -- CAROLINE WILLIAMS, author of MOVE!: THE NEW SCIENCE OF BODY OVER MINDAs Sally Adee describes with great wit and insight, we are nothing without electricity: it's the stuff of life, and of death. This is such a thrilling, compelling and energising book - reading it I couldn't help picturing the author as Zeus, chucking lightning bolts at me. Such a timely book, too. The future is - I'm sorry, I can't help it - electrifying -- ROWAN HOOPER, author of SUPERHUMAN

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Book Synopsis“Should be required reading for anyone interested in preserving our 246-year experiment in self-government.” —The New York Times Book Review * “Well researched and eloquently presented.” —The Atlantic * “Delivers Cormac McCarthy-worthy drama; while the nonfictional asides imbue that drama with the authority of documentary.” —The New York Times Book Review A celebrated journalist takes a fiercely divided America and imagines five chilling scenarios that lead to its collapse, based on in-depth interviews with experts of all kinds.The United States is coming to an end. The only question is how. On a small two-lane bridge in a rural county that loathes the federal government, the US Army uses lethal force to end a standoff with hard-right anti-government patriots. Inside an ordinary diner, a disaffected young man with a handgun takes aim at the American president stepping in for an impromptu photo-op, and a bullet splits the hyper-partisan country into violently opposed mourners and revelers. In New York City, a Category 2 hurricane plunges entire neighborhoods underwater and creates millions of refugees overnight—a blow that comes on the heels of a financial crash and years of catastrophic droughts—and tips America over the edge into ruin. These nightmarish scenarios are just three of the five possibilities most likely to spark devastating chaos in the United States that are brought to life in The Next Civil War, a chilling and deeply researched work of speculative nonfiction. Drawing upon sophisticated predictive models and nearly two hundred interviews with experts—civil war scholars, military leaders, law enforcement officials, secret service agents, agricultural specialists, environmentalists, war historians, and political scientists—journalist Stephen Marche predicts the terrifying future collapse that so many of us do not want to see unfolding in front of our eyes. Marche has spoken with soldiers and counterinsurgency experts about what it would take to control the population of the United States, and the battle plans for the next civil war have already been drawn up. Not by novelists, but by colonels. No matter your political leaning, most of us can sense that America is barreling toward catastrophe—of one kind or another. Relevant and revelatory, The Next Civil War plainly breaks down the looming threats to America and is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of its people, its land, and its government.Trade Review“Well researched and eloquently presented.” —The Atlantic “Should be required reading for anyone invested in preserving our 246-year experiment in self-government . . . The book alternates between fictional dispatches from a coming social breakdown and digressions that support its predictions with evidence from the present. The effect is twofold: The narrative delivers Cormac McCarthy-worthy drama; while the nonfictional asides imbue that drama with the authority of documentary.” —Ian Bassin, The New York Times Book Review“Richly imagined . . . Marche is poignantly aware of the degree to which global liberty rides on what happens to America.” —Financial Times“Too many of his pronouncements ring true.” —New Yorker“It’s not a matter of if but when: A civil war is on the way. . . . In a time of torment, this is a book well worth reading.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisA “splendid” (The Wall Street Journal) account of one of history’s most important and yet little-known wars, the campaign culminating in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, whose outcome determined the future of the Roman Empire.Following Caesar’s assassination and Mark Antony’s defeat of the conspirators who killed Caesar, two powerful men remained in Rome—Antony and Caesar’s chosen heir, young Octavian, the future Augustus. When Antony fell in love with the most powerful woman in the world, Egypt’s ruler Cleopatra, and thwarted Octavian’s ambition to rule the empire, another civil war broke out. In 31 BC one of the largest naval battles in the ancient world took place—more than 600 ships, almost 200,000 men, and one woman—the Battle of Actium. Octavian prevailed over Antony and Cleopatra, who subsequently killed themselves. The Battle of Actium had great consequences for the empire. Had Antony and Cleopatra won, the empire’s capital might have moved from Rome to Alexandria, Cleopatra’s capital, and Latin might have become the empire’s second language after Greek, which was spoken throughout the eastern Mediterranean, including Egypt. In this “superbly recounted” (The National Review) history, Barry Strauss, ancient history authority, describes this consequential battle with the drama and expertise that it deserves. The War That Made the Roman Empire is essential history that features three of the greatest figures of the ancient world.Trade Review“Actium was one of the most important battles in history, and Barry Strauss brings this stunning maritime collision vividly to life.” -- Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret) 16th Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and author of Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the World's Oceans"The victory at Actium, Mr. Strauss argues in this splendid book, allowed Augustus to build an empire that lasted for nearly 500 years. The price was the destruction of the man who dared to oppose him, along with the woman for whom he had risked everything." -- Arthur Herman * The Wall Street Journal *"Barry Strauss has the rare ability of being able to bring ancient history to life in a way that is both profoundly learned and highly readable. . . . [Although ] most readers will know the outcome of one of history’s most famous battles, Strauss somehow manages to maintain the suspense and tension until its end. . . . Superbly recounted." -- Andrew Roberts * The National Review *“[Strauss] is both a first-rate scholar who knows and understands his subject thoroughly and a fluent communicator. . . . A splendid account of those dramatic events and people who may not have been all that nice but were certainly never dull.” -- Adrian Goldsworthy * The New Criterion *"A master historian of the ancient world’s wars turns his attention to the battle that laid the foundations for the Roman Empire. . . . Few historians can bring such a battle alive better than Strauss. . . . It must now be considered the most up-to-date history of its subject." * Kirkus Reviews *"A grandiose love affair, doomed lovers, a trio of titanic rivals, deadly political intrigue, culminating in a seismic battle at sea—historian Barry Strauss is the perfect narrator for this epic episode in ancient empire-building." -- Adrienne Mayor, author of Gods and Robots: Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology"Barry Strauss pulls off the historian’s hat trick with his new book, The War That Made the Roman Empire. One, he tells the amazing true story as it truly happened; two, he brings the true historical characters vividly to life; and three, he puts it all within the Big Picture and tells us what it means. You feel as if you’re present at the events as they unfold, yet at the same time you’re getting the global contour and context of this drama as it affects, and has affected, our own time. The War That Made the Roman Empire is Strauss at the top of his game." -- Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of Gates of Fire and A Man at Arms

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Book SynopsisThe Tempest Founder's Festival was a roaring success, and Rimuru's next goal is to join the infamous Council of the West. However, a certain influential figure within the Council has no intention of letting someone as powerful as Rimuru have a seat at the table, and they will stop at nothing to quietly snuff him out before he makes any moves!

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Book SynopsisThe compelling story of former footballer, coach, manager and director John Sainty. John had begun working on his autobiography with football writer Neil Vacher before his sudden death in 2023. Determined to do John's story justice, Neil brought this labour of love to fruition with the help of John's former colleagues.

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Book SynopsisThis is the story of Messalina - third wife of Emperor Claudius and one of the most notorious women to have inhabited the Roman world.According to the Roman historians Tacitus and Suetonius, the Empress Messalina was a sexually insatiable schemer. The tales they told about her including a twenty-four-hour sex competition with a prostitute have taken deep root in the Western imagination, but Messalina's real story is much more complex.In her reappraisal of one of the most slandered female figures of ancient history, Honor Cargill-Martin finds an intelligent, passionate and ruthless woman who succeeded in asserting herself in the overwhelmingly male world of imperial Roman politics. Rather than setting out to salvage' Messalina's reputation, she looks at her life in the context of her time. Above all, she seeks to reclaim the humanity of a life story previously circumscribed by currents of high politics and patriarchy.

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Book SynopsisReaders have fallen in love with this gripping, heart-breaking and emotional romance: 'Worth every tear, every gasp, every lost hour of sleep . . . this story is one NOT to be missed''Emotional, heart-warming, sexy, raw, heart-breaking . . . This book has everything!''I just don't have the words to describe it other than to say it was heart-breaking perfection'-----------------------------------------One final letter. His last wish. Go and be with her...Beckett,If you're reading this, well, you know the last-letter drill. You made it. I didn't. Get off the guilt train, because I know if there was any chance you could have saved me, you would have.I need one thing from you: get out of the army and get to Telluride. My little sister Ella's raising the twins alone. She's too independent and won't accept help easily, but she has lost our grandmother, our parents, and now me. It's too much for anyone to endure. It's not fair.So if I'm gone, that means I can't be there for Ella. I can't help them through this. But you can. So I'm begging you, as my best friend, go take care of my sister, my family. Please don't make her go through it alone.RyanTrade ReviewThis story gripped me from start to finish [...] poignant, heartfelt and utterly consuming. I loved it! * Mia Sheridan, author of Archer's Voice *The Last Letter is so much more than a romance [...] it's a story of survival, forgiveness, andthe healing power of unconditional love * Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author *A stunning, emotional romance. Put The Last Letter at the top of your to-read list! * Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author *A deeply felt and emotionally nuanced contemporary romance * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisAt a time when everything is constantly changing, it can be comforting to look back. British Passenger Liners in Colour is just that: a look back at a time when the British-flag passenger fleet spanned the world from Southampton to South America.Using glorious full-colour images, many previously unseen, acclaimed maritime historian William H. Miller embarks on a voyage through a golden era of ocean liners. From Anchor Line to the Union-Castle Line, RMS Aquitania *to MS *Vistafjord, they all return to the high seas in this beautiful book, one for all ocean-liner enthusiasts to enjoy. Shipping Co, Orient Line, P&O and Shaw Savill Line.

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Book SynopsisInto the Distance is a first-hand description of a world of truck driving that has long-since disappeared. Back in the 1970s and early 80s, drivers had to be independent and resourceful, in a world without mobile phones (and often even accessible landlines). Truck driving required skill and resourcefulness, was exciting, sometimes hazardous and, ultimately, very satisfying. It begins with a breakdown in Saudi Arabia, on Bennett’s first trip to the Middle East, from which he had to extricate himself unaided. It then backtracks to recount how, having graduated from university, he worked his way up in the trucking world from local work in Britain to long-haul journeys to Italy, communist Romania and the Persian Gulf. The book explains how crossing borders often required diplomacy, and how entering France routinely involved petty bribes to customs. It describes how truck drivers saw other countries from a unique perspective, as they mixed with all sorts of working people on their own home ground. Also discussed is the fine line between being a loner behind the wheel and being lonely, and how long-haul trucking with weeks away from home was often damaging to family relationships. The book describes breakdowns, break-neck schedules, brushes with smugglers, and how Bennett found himself stranded by riots in Iraq following the signing of the Israel-Egyptian peace treaty in 1979. He was caught up in two French lorry driver strikes, one of which blockaded the port of Dover, and in which he played a key role as an interpreter between the drivers and British officialdom. All part of the job.

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Book SynopsisHelp your grandfather preserve his life story and pass it down to your family in this beautiful keepsake memory book. Grandpa's Story is a guided journal thoughtfully designed to help grandfathers record their special memories and share them with their grandchildren and family. Created by bestselling author and artist Korie Herold, this keepsake book offers writing prompts and journaling pages to guide grandfathers along as they record their life's most precious moments. This book is the perfect gift for Father's Day, birthdays, or any time of year for your grandfather. Sections and writing prompts include: * Early Childhood: What was your house like growing up? What were your favourite toys or playtime activities? * School Years: What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? What were you like as a teenager? * Work and Travel: What was your first job? What family vacations do you remember the most? * Love and Family: What's your best relationship advice? How did you feel when you found out you were going to be a grandfather? * Character and Values: What do you value most in life? What family values do you hope to pass down? * Hypotheticals and Curiosities: What's something you wish you had done differently? What's the best advice you ever received? * Words of Wisdom: Additional space to write letters to your family Special features include: * Elegant linen cover * Acid-free and archival paper * Lay flat design allows you to easily write in the book * Carefully developed designs and prompts allow to you reflect and remember

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Book SynopsisAce and Tegan have been plucked from their twenty-first century lives and stranded in 1860. But who is responsible, and why is River Song mixing in nineteenth century society too. Somebody is out to eliminate the three of them, as Ace and Tegan realise that this may not be their first meeting with River.

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Book SynopsisHywel Dda ruled most of Wales in the tenth century, and is known for bringing together and codifying a system of laws which was in daily use until the Tudor Union of Wales with England in 1536. Prof. Jenkins'' clear translation is supported by an introduction and notes that will fascinate readers.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to quilt in six easy lessons with this superb illustrated guide to fabrics, tools and techniques. Four simple projects allow beginners to practice their newfound skills. Perfect for the first-time quilter, First-Time Quiltmaking, New Edition is also great for introductory quilting classes. Six simple lessons include beginning basics, preparing the fabric, sewing accurate seams, assembling the quilt top, making the quilt sandwich, and finishing the quilt. This new edition includes two brand-new patterns using pre-cut fabrics that are so popular with quilters—they make quick-to-finish projects even quicker.

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Book Synopsis'There are few problems that are insurmountable. If something is broken more often than not it can be repaired. A can-do attitude is essential, or at least a willingness to have a go.' So writes award-winning silversmith and BBC television personality Brenton West in his introduction to this, his first book. Brimming with in-depth technical information on tools, techniques and metals, Brenton explains how to diagnose the problem, apply the repair, and make good almost any precious items. Aimed at anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to fix, repair or improve household items – whether for sentimental reasons or to turn a profit – the book covers more than a dozen common case studies for you to follow. Ranging from simple to more complex repairs, Brenton tackles re-plating silver, correctly securing metal to glass, polishing, soldering, re-finishing and more on a variety of antique items including table lamps, inkwells, cocktail shakers and hand mirrors. The case studies are fully illustrated so you can see what's happening at each stage, while handy boxes expand on the specific example, giving Brenton's expert advice on how to apply the skills learned to your own particular repairs. After all, no two objects break in quite the same way: the book will teach you how to adapt. Dotted throughout are Brenton's own hard-won secret tips and techniques, so you can share and benefit from his experience. Brenton talks you through how different metals and materials can be properly identified and safely repaired. The book also includes information on hallmarking, allowing you to assess those second-hand finds accurately. Finally, an extensive tool directory and techniques section give no-nonsense and in-depth advice on the best tools for the job.Trade ReviewAbsolutely fascinating book. A must for anyone with a passion for fixing things. I have long been an avid viewer of the TV programme The Repair Shop so I was quite thrilled when I heard that the resident silversmith, Brenton West had written a book about his trade. The book is a fascinating insight into the silversmith’s trade and contains a wealth of information written in a very accessible format. This book is not just about silversmithing but is aimed at anyone who has an interest in fixing things. The book begins with an introduction to Brenton’s early years and how his passion blossomed for fixing things. The next section is a guide to various metals and their properties and melting points. Following on from this Brenton talks about what is a hallmark and how to identify them, which I found particularly interesting. I found the section on tools really interesting and useful as it not only provides a wealth of photos of the tools Brenton uses for his trade but also a description and the use of each tool. The next section of the book covers Core Skills, which leads nicely on from the last section and provides really good insights into the use of his tools, for example cutting with a piercing saw, soldering and repairing dents in items using hammers. In the final section Brenton talks about a number of projects that arrive at his workshop daily. For each project he lists the item, aim, difficulty of repair and the tools you will need to complete the repair. Each project comes with photos and descriptions of the various steps needed to complete the repair. This book has helped to rekindle a passion I had when I was younger for taking things to pieces to find out how they work and has brought back memories of my school days in metalworking lessons using the school forge to create wrought iron work and making sand moulds to pour molten metal into to create various items. Thank you Brenton. -- Gary Harris * Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Silversmithing 12 Metal guide 16 Hallmarks 24 Tools 30 Planning and preparing 54 Core skills 56 Projects 74 Removing an inscription 76 Fixing findings 84 Fixing a wooden handle 92 Reshaping metal 100 Detaching silver from glass and fixing hinges 106 Repairing filled silver 114 Rounding items and servicing mechanical parts 124 Replacing thin silver 130 Restoring worn or missing components 136 Removing a large dent 142 Repairing a cast statuette 146 Fixing weak connections 156 Afterword 162 Glossary 164 Health and safety 166 Index 168

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Book SynopsisFor yoga and meditation practice, for daily affirmation and mental health, for manifestation and cleansing, and for setting specific intentions, here are over 100 mantras for different times of the day, such as at meals, with exercise or spiritual practice and before bedtime. They include traditional Sanskrit invocations from the Bhagavad Gita as well as modern interpretations, and the book also encourages you to set your own.A self-help tool that uses repetitive sounds to reach the subconscious mind, mantras will help counter negative self-talk, empower you to achieve your goals, and help you gain greater focus and clarity, as well as a sense of positivity, happiness, peace and wellbeing.SAMPLE QUOTE: 'I am enough. Who I am is enough. What I do is enough, and what I have is enough.' AnonymousSAMPLE FACT: The earliest mantras were composed in Vedic Sanskrit in India and thought to be at least 3,000 years old.Table of ContentsTraditions and Practices: The origins of mantras in spiritual traditions, types of mantas and methods for chanting. Mantras for the Day: Here are mantras to start and end your day, to use with yoga or other exercises, or for specific activities, situations, celebrations and religious or spiritual days. Mantras for Inspiration and Fulfilment: Creativity, inspiration, motivation, dream fulfilment and decision-making are the themes of this chapter. Mantras for Courage and Confidence: This section offers phrases and sayings to build self-esteem, confidence, resilience and inner strength. Mantras for Gratitude, Peace and Universal Love: The mantras here promote gratitude for all aspects of your life and the world at large, and help create calm, balance and serenity. Mantras for Growth, Health and Abundance: The mantras here are used to stimulate growth, healing and fulfilment in your mind and body.

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Book SynopsisOver 35 gorgeous knitting projects that you’ll love to make for the home, as gifts, and for yourself. Learn how to knit by working through these adorable projects by experienced knitter and author, Fiona Goble. The handy Tools and Materials chapter will teach you every stitch you’ll need, all illustrated with helpful artworks, so even beginners will be able to pick up a pair of needles and get started. The projects are also grouped by skill level: Getting Started, Getting Better and Now You Are Really Good. In the first chapter, you'll find out how to make a cute cosy for your phone, a pretty heart garland to decorate your room, and a stripy cushion cover. Moving on to the next level, there are sweet woodland-themed key rings and simple table mats, as well as larger projects, such as the hot water bottle cosy and the book cover. Finally, try the patterns that are aimed at more experienced knitters, ranging from a delicate tea light shade and a draught excluder to a backpack and a throw. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips throughout, you’re bound to want to knit all of these projects, both for yourself and as gifts for friends.

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Book Synopsis'Romy Gill conjures magic on the plate yet again. A deliciously versatile book that transports me back to my own mother’s kitchen. Easy to follow, written with verve humour and warmth and always a surprise. Another masterclass…'  – Nikesh Shukla 'There’s a freshness and openness about Romy Gill’s books… and this love letter to India is more fresh air... an enticing mix of recipes and stories.'  – Sheila Dillon'Romy’s Punjabi and Bengali roots come together in this book to create her most vivid, unique and delicious version of home.'  – Minnie Driver'In addition to her lush design choices and gorgeous photographs, I am eternally grateful to Romy Gill for consistently fulfilling a crucial need: Recipes that impress my own Indian mother.' – Priyanka Mattoo

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Book SynopsisThe 'Rubicon' -- sometimes called the watershed or crossing point -- is usually associated with the transition children go through around the age of nine, as they feel themselves start to grow apart from the world.This book addresses both that classic Rubicon, and the other thresholds that children experience between the ages of seven and twelve. The change of teeth at seven, the shift in independent consciousness at nine, and the advance of puberty at twelve, are all covered in this comprehensive collection of Steiner's insights.This is a useful resource for both parents and teachers who seek to better understand the children in their care.

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Book SynopsisTentsmuir has been a scene of human activity for over 10,000 years. It witnessed one of the earliest known occurrences in Scotland of Mesolithic hunter-gatherers and has supported human activities throughout the Neolithic and Iron Age. In medieval times it was a home for the Norman nobility, and then a royal hunting forest with highly-valued fishing rights for Scottish Kings. Tentsmuir is prone to flooding in winter due to the front line of dunes blocking drainage to the sea. It provides a natural refuge for a wide range of plants, as well as resident and migrating birds, and other animals, including outstanding populations of butterflies and moths. Consequently, this led to the creation in 1954 of a National Nature Reserve at the north-eastern end of the Tentsmuir Peninsula. Initially, an active period of coastal accretion more than trebled the size of the reserve. Now, however, Tentsmuir is eroding in places. The probability of rising sea levels and increasing exposure to storms may cause a level of destruction such that the physical existence and biological future of Tentsmuir cannot be guaranteed. This book is an attempt to record how even within a limited geographical area, such as this peninsula on the east coast of Scotland, plant and animal communities are constantly reacting to environmental change. Frequently, it is difficult to decide whether or not these changes should be resisted, encouraged, or ignored. Examples are provided of instances where human intervention to counteract change has resulted in negative as well as positive consequences for biodiversity.Table of ContentsPreface ; Chapter One. Tentsmuir in prehistory ; Chapter Two. Tentsmuir in history ; Chapter Three. Sand and water ; Chapter Four. Tentsmuir’s dunes –a changing landscape ; Chapter Five. Tentsmuir’s wetlands ; Chapter Six. Land, people and resources ; Chapter Seven. Tentsmuir’s thriving birds ; Chapter Eight. Tentsmuir’s declining birds ; Chapter Nine. Tentsmuir’s mammals butterflies and moths ; Chapter Ten. Saving the Wilderness ; References

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Book SynopsisNow more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, this revised edition of The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages weaves world history into a story book format. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land? The Story of the World covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas—find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share together, The Story of the World includes each continent and major people group. Volume 2: The Middle Ages, is the second of a four-volume series and covers the major historical events in the years 400 to 1600 CE, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture. Each Story of the World volume provides a full year of history study when combined with the Activity Book, Audiobook, and Tests—each available separately to accompany each volume of The Story of the World Text Book. Volume 2 Grade Recommendation: Grades 1-6.Trade Review"This may well be the best multi-age read aloud narrative of world history yet to have been written." -- Homeschooling in Japan

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Book SynopsisOne week in June. One small island. 40,000 annual visitors. Raw speed. Numerous annual deaths. The Isle of Man TT motorcycle road race. Five minutes to go. The claxon sounds, harsh as an air raid siren. Television crews attempt last-minute interviews with riders. The thousand yard-stares give it away: they're really not listening now. Four minutes to go. The grandstand is packed. Some racers tell their mechanics, 'I'll see you later for a pint' - just to make themselves believe they will.Three minutes to go. For the first man on the road, hidden dangers exist. He will have no-one to follow. And he is the hare that the greyhounds will be chasing. Two minutes to go. By the end of the first lap, riders will be howling past faster than a bullet from the barrel of a gun. A full 160pmh. And that's not even the fastest part of the course.One minute to go. The atmosphere is palpably tense. It's like no other sporting event on earth. Formula 1 drivers can crash spectacularly and just walk away. Everyone knows that's not the case here. Five seconds. The starter raises the chequered flag, ready to snap down. No more time for nerves, for doubts. The race has started. How it will end, no-one knows. The TT has begun. In Ragged Edge, Stuart Barker will write the definitive story of this unique event, from the tarmac up. The history, the atmosphere, the heroes, tragedies and legends. And most importantly: our fascination with this seductive yet perilous test of skill and daring. This is the unvarnished, raw truth behind the world's most dangerous sporting event - in the words of those who ride it.

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Book SynopsisThis Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route guidebook covers: The City Centre; V&A Waterfront, Robben Island and De Waterkant; Table Mountain and the City Bowl, Southern Suburbs and Cape Flats; Atlantic seaboard; The False Bay seaboard to Cape Point; The Winelands; The Whale Coast and Overberg Interior; The Garden Route; Route 62 and the Little Karoo; Port Elizabeth, Addo and the private reserves.Inside this Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route travel book, you'll find: - A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks- Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip- Practical information - how to get to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more- Author picks and things not to miss in Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route - Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Ocean Safaris, Township Tours, Zeitz Mocaa, Cape Point, The Bo-Kaap, Winelands, Mother City Queer Project Party, Neighbourhood Markets, Chapman's Peak Drive, Canopy Tours, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Robben Island, Cape Town International Festival, V&A Waterfront - Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots- When to go to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route - high season, low season, climate information and festivals - Where to go - a clear introduction to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route with key places and a handy overview - Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs- Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels- Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges- Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife - Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity- Essential Afrikaans dictionary and glossary of local terms - Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route - Fully updated post-COVID 19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

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Book SynopsisNow available in paperback, Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source material, including poetry, histories and religious literature, Eleanor Parker investigates how Anglo-Saxons felt about the annual passing of the seasons and the profound relationship they saw between human life and the rhythms of nature. Many of the festivals we celebrate in Britain today have their roots in the Anglo-Saxon period, and this book traces their surprising history, as well as unearthing traditions now long forgotten. It celebrates some of the finest treasures of medieval literature and provides an imaginative connection to the Anglo-Saxon world.Trade Review'[Parker's] prose is as lyrical as the poetry that she so deftly translates . . . Parker’s larger point is to show how older ways of experiencing the seasons continue to run steadily through our lives, even if we don’t quite register the tug. This lovely book acts as a portal back to an older time, using the poetry of medieval England to unlock a world where the seasons, and the changing weather, are a subject of deep pleasure and renewing wonder.' – The Guardian; 'Eleanor Parker in her fascinating and authoritative new book Winters in the World explains that the original division of the seasons in England before the Conquest was into winter and summer. Even today, we are not quite sure, I think, about how long spring and autumn last . . . Dr Parker, a lecturer at Brasenose College, Oxford, rejoices in two advantages. She has read and understood the original texts and she is superb in explaining them and the world from which they sprang.' – Daily Telegraph; 'Parker takes us through the rhythms of the Anglo-Saxon year, charting its seasons and traditions: its weather and agricultural patterns, its festivals and religious customs . . . Her lyrical, insightful book is being published in a year in which heat records have been broken across the world, and Weland’s winter-cold misery has ceded to a summer-hot equivalent. If heat is now the invading warrior, then it is one we have invited. As the crisis deepens, the texts that survive from Anglo-Saxon England “speak truths that we still need to hear” about the rhythms of nature and our dependency on the bounty of the earth.' – Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough, Times Literary Supplement; 'In this wonderfully poetic journey through the Anglo-Saxon year, Eleanor Parker offers a profound meditation on time and the world, nature and its seasons. Plunging the reader into the glorious cadences of Old English poetry with her supple translations, Parker brings to vivid life the terrors of winter, spring’s promise, the joyful warmth of summer and the melancholy of autumn, powerfully connecting us with a rich and vital past that we have not quite lost.' – Carolyne Larrington, Professor of Medieval European Literature, University of Oxford; 'A fascinating, informative and hauntingly authentic account of the Anglo-Saxon experience of time; Eleanor Parker shows that understanding the early English calendar is a crucial point of access to Anglo-Saxon spirituality, learning, science, poetry and much more besides.' – Francis Young, author of Magic in Merlin’s Realm: A History of Occult Politics in Britain; 'This book is a treasure and a delight, full of beautiful poetry and prose from the treasure-house of Anglo-Saxon culture. Lucid translations, accessible introductions and explanation, all combine to lead us through the cycle of the seasons . . . Eleanor Parker offers us a vision of time itself made sacred, each month hallowed, and full of unexpected beauty and wisdom.' – Malcolm Guite, poet and life fellow of Girton College, University of Cambridge; 'Eleanor Parker’s Winters in the World is a lyrical journey through the Anglo-Saxon year, witnessing the major festivals and the turning of the seasons through the eyes of the poets . . . we approach an appreciation of our Anglo-Saxon ancestors as we dive into the rhythms of their lives and language, their turns of phrase, and the force of their habits. It is a beautiful, charming, and evocative voyage into what, to many of us, seems a very distant past . . . Parker shows herself to be a master of her subject. Her knowledge is superb; her writing a form of poetry itself . . . Through her enchanting prose, her analogies, her eloquence, Parker convinces her audience of the intelligence, imagination and immense beauty of her subject. No-one can come away from this book still believing the Anglo-Saxons to have lived through the "Dark Ages".' – Get History; 'Both an accessible introduction to the Anglo-Saxon age and an evocative celebration of its seasonal rhythms and links with nature, this book guides readers through the year as captured by the writers of the era.' – History Revealed; 'Anglo-Saxons experienced the turning of the year differently: with most wealth derived from agriculture, and over 90 per cent of the population in the fields, it was the rhythms of sowing, growing and reaping that dominated. That is the focus of Eleanor Parker's delightful and informative book, in which she introduces the workings of an Anglo-Saxon year with verve. Expertly drawing on the Old English poetic corpus, Parker gives a keen sense of how the four seasons were experienced . . . Throughout the book, Parker writes with great empathy, evoking the lost world of pre-Conquest England.' – BBC History magazine; 'With a compendium of textual period sources, Winters in the World offers a unique window into the rhythms of Anglo-Saxon England, which continue in part to this day. Parker eloquently captures the cultural vibrancy of the time with her analysis of the effect of the rhythms of nature on religious, social, and labor patterns . . . Parker illuminates the inner workings of the Anglo-Saxon mind' – The New Criterion; 'a guided tour through the Anglo-Saxon perception and measurement of time – a reckoning that was more closely linked to the rhythms of the natural world than our own today yet from which we still retain aspects of which we may not be aware . . .this book should now be taken up for reading as both edification and entertainment during the long, dark evenings to come.' – The Well-read Naturalist

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Book SynopsisThis incredible CGP Revision Guide is perfectly matched to the Grade A*-G WJEC GCSE Biology course in Wales - it''s packed with crystal-clear study notes on everything students need to know! There are also practice questions at the end of each page (with step-by-step answers at the back), plus brilliant coverage of practicals, maths skills and advice on Working Scientifically. What's more, a free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet! Don''t miss our fantastic Revision Guides for WJEC Chemistry (9781789083422) and Physics (9781789083439).

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Book SynopsisM.E. Myself and I follows the story of a woman struck down with M.E and Fibromyalgia in the prime of her life as a successful TV psychic medium. Left with nothing but two dustbin bags, demons from the past and her two dogs, she embarks on an incredible journey. Grieving her old life and begrudgingly accepting guidance from angels and spirit guides after losing her faith, she finds a reason to live from the brink of suicide by experiencing celestial miracles and a passion to write.This inspirational self-help spiritual memoir highlights a chronic illness pandemic sweeping through the world that society has shamefully neglected. Her esoteric voice representing the 'millions missing' brings hope, faith and a definitive strength of the human spirit during the injustice of one life altering episode after another.Trade ReviewSpeaking from her heart, Nicky reaches out to each one of us with compassion and love as she openly and honestly shares her most intimate life details through such an amazing course of events. This book is a refreshing and real story. Horrific, but real. Her sufferings have made her the strong, compassionate woman she now is, a shining light, a beacon of hope to the world. This is her unique contribution to humanity, timeless in its strong message of hope to us all. You will not be able to put this book down, guaranteed!--Eileen McCourt, author

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Book SynopsisA trailblazing guide to menopause, filled with nourishing wisdom and practical advice to help you harness the transformative power of the menopause and thrive in your life.It's time to redefine menopause. This pivotal time of life is often mistakenly viewed as a health crisis that is ‘suffered from’ or ‘coped with’, and misinformation and myths around menopause can leave you feeling ignored and misunderstood.Wise Power is the radical new story of menopause – illuminating its power and potential. Pioneers of the menstruality revolution and the founders of Red School, Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer explain how to embrace menopause as a sacred rite of passage, an initiation that grows your authority, steeps you in purpose and awakens you to great power and wisdom. They show you how to:· prepare for menopause through each life stage, from menarche to your final menstrual cycles· make sense of what you’re experiencing during perimenopause· recognize and accept when you enter menopause, and trust that a meaningful process is at work· navigate the five phases of menopause and receive their unique gifts· embrace the rhythms of your postmenopause life, unlock your true potential and step onto your path of power and leadershipWritten with humour, fierce tenderness and practicality, Wise Power restores the dignity of menopause, guiding you home to yourself – to a sense of belonging.

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Book SynopsisA migraine isn't just a headache, it is a neurological disease. Affecting one in five women, one in twenty men, and one in twenty children, it's a debilitating, complex, and chronic condition that manifests in a combination of symptoms that can include excruciating head pain as well as other distinctive physical and emotional effects. Yet it is also a disease that you can improve and manage, as Dr. Carolyn Bernstein has discovered in her 17 years as a practicing neurologist. Dr. Bernstein explains why migraines happen, why they are misdiagnosed, and why so few people get the right treatment for them. She reveals the latest research that shows that Migraine Brains share a hypersensitivity to stimuli and are more likely to experience a cascade of neurological reactions that cause common migraine symptoms. This breakthrough medical knowledge makes treatment and recovery possible with new migraine-specific drugs as well as with complementary treatments such as yoga, biofeedback and exercise. The Migraine Brain will equip you with the information you need to understand migraines and to help your family and colleagues understand that a migraine isn't just a headache: it's a serious, yet treatable, condition.Trade ReviewMigraine prevention, treatment and how to find your personal triggers * Wellbeing *The Migraine Brain is the most complete and up-to-date resource and is a must for all migraine sufferers and anyone who lives with them. It is thorough, easy to understand, and well organized. The ultimate migraine resource -- Dr Nieca Goldberg, author of the Complete Guide to Women's HealthDr. Bernstein's program has helped hundreds of her patients master migraines, and her book can help you, too -- Dr Mehmet C. OzAt last! The Migraine Brain offers real hope, help, and compassion to migraine sufferers everywhere -- Dr Pauline W. Chen, author of Final Exam : A Surgeon's Reflections on MortalityAs a family doctor, I welcome this wonderful book, which can help patients reduce the impact of migraine on their lives. The Migraine Brain explains the subject well and makes understandable a complex condition. It is comprehensive and filled with practical tips for feeling better -- Dr Erica Swegler

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Book SynopsisWe're experiencing turbulent times. In the Glimpses of God course, Canon David Winter draws on the Bible as he shows where we can find strength and encouragement as we live through the 21st century. Glimpses of God brings a message of hope. The five session focus on: Session 1: The God who hears our cry Session 2: The Shepherd who guides and guards his people Session 3: The Son who is the Way, the Truth and the Life Session 4: The God who shares our pain Session 5: The God who calms our fears The participants on the course audio are the late British politician, Baroness Shirley Williams, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, Professor David Wilkinson, Canon Lucy WInkett and Dr David Hope. This York Course is available in the following formats Course Book (Paperback 9780955743788) Course Book (eBook 9781915843159) Audio Book of Interview to support Glimpses of God Course (CD 9781915843142) Audio Book of Interview (Digital Download 9781915843135) Transcript of interview to support Glimpses of God York Course (Paperback 9780955743795) Transcript of interview (eBook 9781915843166) Book Pack (9781739182052 Featuring Paperback Course Book, Audio Book on CD and Paperback Transcript of Interview) Large print (9781739182069)

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Book SynopsisThis BDA developed guide assists you in supporting children and students with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties through their education. Designed specifically for candidates on Level 5 diploma courses in dyslexia and specific learning difficulties, this hands-on guide is the perfect training companion for those wanting to know more about dyslexia and how to support individuals with dyslexia.As an authoritative, entry-level resource covering both theory and practice, the methods, resources, and expert contributors in this book empower your learning as an educator towards better self-understanding, confidence and how to better support students in specialist and classroom settings.

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Book SynopsisYou don't see her. But she sees you. From the #1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone comes an engrossing, twist-packed story of dark family secrets and betrayal.'Her best yet.' JOJO MOYES'Dark, furiously twisty and utterly gripping.' LUCY FOLEY'A masterclass in how to write with pace and tension.' HARRIET TYCE______________MIDNIGHT. In the bad part of town, where cats prowl and foxes shriek, a girl is watching...When Saffyre Maddox was ten, something terrible happened, and she's carried the pain of it ever since. The man who she thought was going to heal her didn't, and now she hides and watches him, learning his secrets, invisible in the shadows.Owen Pick is invisible too. He's never had a girlfriend; he's never even had a friend.Nobody sees him. Nobody cares.But when Saffyre goes missing from opposite his house on Valentine's Day, suddenly the whole world is looking at Owen.Accusing him. Holding him responsible for Saffyre's disappearance . . .______________Readers can't get enough of Invisible Girl . . .***** 'Hot diggity dang!! Now that's what I been talking about!'***** 'There is more than one mystery to unravel here fans!!'***** 'Every time I thought I had figured out what was going on things changed again!'***** 'This book was crazy good. I couldn't read it fast enough'***** 'This suspenseful thriller will touch your heart and captivate you with the shocking conclusion!'Trade ReviewAn up-all-night gripping story with characters who feel as real as you and me. Lisa Jewell is the kind of writer you read twice – once as a breathless reader, to see how the story unfolds, and then again to try to work out how she makes it look so easy. -- Erin KellyReally good, gripping. I couldn't bear for it to finish. -- Olivia ColmanLisa Jewell's dark and twisty thriller explores the murkier reaches of the human psyche, confounding expectations as it reaches a shocking denouement. * Daily Mail *I am always reminded of Ruth Rendell at her very best when I read Lisa Jewell. Not only is her plotting masterful, Lisa has the rare ability to make you care - passionately - about all her characters, whether they are important or minor, instantly appealing or apparently monstrous. Invisible Girl is quite brilliant in every way. -- Jane CaseyDark, gripping, emotionally intense. My heart hurt from being squeezed so tight. -- Tamar Cohen

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