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HarperCollins Focus Homeward: A Novel
The country is changing, and her own world is being turned upside down. Nothing—and no one—will ever be the same.Georgia, 1962. Rose Perkins Bourdon returns home to Parsons, GA, without her husband and pregnant with another man’s baby. After tragedy strikes her husband in the war overseas, a numb Rose is left with pieces of who she used to be and is forced to figure out what she is going to do with the rest of her life. Her sister introduces her to members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee—young people are taking risks and fighting battles Rose has only seen on television. Feeling emotions for the first time in what feels like forever, the excited and frightened Rose finds herself becoming increasingly involved in the resistance efforts. And of course, there is also the young man, Isaac Weinberg, whose passion for activism stirs something in her she didn’t think she would ever feel again.Homeward follows Rose’s path toward self-discovery and growth as she becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement, finally becoming the woman she has always dreamed of being.Praise for Homeward:"This is a harrowing novel about the push and pull of fidelity, family, and faith under the crush of history. Angela Jackson-Brown has written a deeply emotional novel that feels timeless while also speaking to the particularly troubled times in which we live."—Wiley Cash, New York Times bestselling author of When Ghosts Come Home A stirring tale of one woman’s experience in the Civil Rights movement that changed a nation, written from Angela Jackson-Brown’s experience of being born and raised in the rural South. Stand-alone novel Includes Discussion Questions for book clubs
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HarperCollins Focus Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe
NEW YORK TIMES and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERTo Jeezy’s legion of fans, his name is synonymous with hustle, grit, and the integrity to go out there and achieve your dreams. In his first book, Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe, Jeezy shares never heard stories of what it took for him to beat the odds and get out of the streets, his mindset he carefully honed to get an edge, and the lessons that changed his life and business.Born into poverty and raised in a small town in the middle of South Georgia’s so-called “Black belt,” Jeezy realized at an early age that nothing was going to come easy, there were no handouts headed his way, and if he ever wanted anything in life, he was going to have to get out there and get it on his own. So that’s what he did. Now, for the first time, Jeezy retraces his steps, going back to day one to share how he turned nothing into something, stayed solid, survived the trap, and triumphed over adversity to become the successful artist, father, husband, entrepreneur, and philanthropist that he is today. Adversity for Sale isn’t a street memoir. Like his music, these pages are filled with lessons from his deeply personal story to motivate you to go out and get after your dream.
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HarperCollins Focus Unleashing Your Hero: Rise Above Any Challenge, Expand Your Impact, and Be the Hero the World Needs
Develop, expand, and share your gifts as a leader to inspire others to use their own individual talents in extraordinary ways—from one of the country’s most sought-after motivational speakers with a 30+ year career in franchise development.In Unleashing Your Hero, renowned speaker Kevin Brown shares how the heroes who transformed his life are people just like you. People who stepped up and used their talents to make a positive difference within the hectic moments of everyday life. The same person your employees are looking to and trusting in for guidance and support.Through his real-life examples and stories, Kevin will: Provide you with a new definition of what it means to be a hero who inspires others to rise above and beyond in extraordinary ways. Unpack the four characteristics of a hero, based on the entertaining and enlightening true stories of heroes who entered and forever enriched his life. Help you recognize the extraordinary gifts within you and learn how to share those gifts to make life better for yourself and those you influence. The unconventional yet probable path to business and personal success outlined in Unleashing Your Hero will help you and those you lead build extraordinary, fulfilling, impactful lives—at a time when your employees and your organization need the hero within you more than ever.
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HarperCollins Focus The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook: Recipes and Recollections from Johnny and June's Table
People all over the world loved Johnny and June Carter Cash for their charismatic stage presence and soul-stirring music but those who knew them personally remember them best for their warm hospitality and the meals from their kitchen.Family, friends, and fellow artists were always welcomed to a beautiful table set with June's fine linens and china, and crystal with Southern comfort food but also international dishes the couple gathered on tours around the world.In The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook, John Carter Cash shares the stories and recipes that flowed from his family's dinner table including: Johnny's Old Iron-Pot Chili recipe June's Tomato, Red Onion, and Avocado Salad Jamaican Peas and Rice Veal Cutlets with Caper Cream Sauce The family favorites collected here are perfect for an intimate gathering or for hosting a crowd. In addition, the book contains the memories and reminiscences of the musicians and film stars welcomed in the home, from Loretta Lynn and Adam Clayton of U2 to Jane Seymour and Billy Bob Thornton.The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook is the perfect gift for Carter and Cash fans as well as anyone who wants to experience the love, comfort, and hospitality of sitting at Johnny and June's table.
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HarperCollins Focus Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire
LEADERSHIP STARTS WITH STORYTELLINGWith clarity around your message, you will energize those you lead and create a vision they can buy into. But first, you must first write the story that will get them excited and ready to execute.Clarity is key for any successful leader, so much so that top corporations, such as Micorsoft. Nike, Proctor and Gamble, Kimberly Clark, and many more, have incorporated storytelling into their leadership training programs. These companies know that before you can become a strong leader, you must first master the art of storytelling so you can communicate your vision to your team and inspire them to execute on objectives.The power of storytelling will allow you to: Envision Success- lead change by identifying goals in your story and building team commitment. Create an Environment for Winning- create a team culture and identify values that encourage collaboration and value diversity. Energize Your Team- use your story to help others find passion for their work by building courage, inspiration, and motivation. Inspire and Educate- teach your employees key lessons and provide coaching and actionable feedback. Empower Others- use storytelling to delegate authority and encourage targeted innovation that supports your vision. If you want to be a leader others want to follow, you must master storytelling and use that skill to communicate a vision that your team can support.
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HarperCollins Focus Call Me Chef, Dammit!: A Veteran’s Journey from the Rural South to the White House
What does it take to go from growing up in a Mississippi housing project to becoming a master sergeant and a celebrity chef serving in the White House under four United States presidents?Call Me Chef, Dammit! is the inspiring story of Andre Rush, who became an overnight sensation in 2018, after a photograph of his now-famous twenty-four-inch biceps went viral. However, his journey to that moment could never be captured in a fleeting moment.From his childhood working on a farm, to his developing into a gifted athlete and artist to his joining the Army, Rush has dedicated his life to serving others. During his twenty-four-year military career, his reputation as an award-winning cook eventually led him to the Pentagon. His presence in the building when the plane struck on 9/11/2001 led to his suffering from PTSD, and he has become an outspoken advocate for the military and especially for wounded warriors.Every step of the way, Chef Rush has overcome tremendous obstacles, including battling stereotypes and racism. And in this memoir, he shares not only his wounds and what he experienced along the road to recovery but also the optimism, hope, and hard-earned wisdom that have encouraged countless others.
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HarperCollins Focus Me and Paul: Untold Stories of a Fabled Friendship
Discover the untold stories and unbreakable bond between country music icon Willie Nelson and his longtime drummer, Paul English.Immortalized in Willie Nelson’s road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who for 70 years acted as Willie’s drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man.Together, the two men roamed the country by: putting on shows, getting into a few scrapes, raising money for good causes, and bringing the joy of their music to fans worldwide. Stories of Willie and Paul’s misadventures became legendary, but many have gone untold--until now.Set against the backdrop of the exploding Americana music scene and told in Willie’s inimitable, colorful style, Me and Paul follows the two performers through their decades-long careers.
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HarperCollins Focus Come Home Safe: A Novel
Dad, I just want to know how to not become a hashtag. In this gripping read, biracial siblings Reed and Olive hadn’t planned on navigating racial inequality or being roughed up by police on the subway, but as they face the truths and pains of being a person of color, they also lean into knowing their rights and fostering conversations about change and acceptance.“In Come Home Safe, Brian Buckmire has crafted a story that looks the reality of police brutality in the eye and still manages to come away with hope. It is a powerful book about the necessity of ‘the talk’ and what it means to be a teenager in our times.”—New York Times bestselling author and ABC News anchor Linsey DavisOn the subway ride home, Reed just wants to watch videos of his soccer idol, but reality crashes in when police officers question him about a suspect who matches his description. With tact and poise, Reed defends himself, but ultimately knows there is no easy way out of this conflict.At a café, a woman accuses Olive of stealing her phone and demands to see it. Startled and indignant, Olive watches as the crowd forms and does nothing to help, even as the woman attempts to weaponize the police against her.This read will keep you on the edge of your seat as each teen asks themself: What should I do? What can I do? What’s going to get me home safe?Come Home Safe is perfect for: Fans of contemporary fiction and true-to-life stories Youth and middle graders interested in social justice, societal change, and navigating police brutality Parents, teachers, and school librarians looking to start a conversation about politics, racism, or have “the talk” with their teens and middle schoolers Anyone looking to better understand the sociopolitical climate in America today Young adult readers of Angie Thomas, Nic Stone, Ibi Zoboi, and Jason Reynolds Black, brown, or marginalized families who wish to open a conversation about how to live in a world that only sees the color of their skin From ABC News legal analyst and NYC Legal Aid Society public defender Brian Buckmire, this compelling story draws from real-life advice, lessons, and conversations with attorneys, law enforcement, and the wrongfully accused to help turn the whispers and family discussions about racial inequality and mistreatment into wider conversations, healing, and one day … change.
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HarperCollins Focus The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen: A Treasure Trove of 175 Quips from a Beloved Writer
A Treasure Trove of 175 Quips--Both Witty and Wise--from Beloved Writer Jane Austen!"Wisdom is better than wit, and in the long run will certainly have the laugh on her side. "--Jane Austen to Fanny Austen, 1814No wiser or wittier words have been spoken than by one of the world's most celebrated writers, Jane Austen. Nor have her words ever been presented in such an elegant and thoughtful fashion than in this lovely collection. Covering the timeless topics of happiness, family, fashion, beauty, human nature, society, and, of course, love and marriage, each quip has been curated from Austen's novels and private letters. Complementing Jane's words are more than fifty delightful 1890s illustrations from her works, resulting in the perfect gift for Janeites, aspiring writers, and anyone in pursuit of wit and wisdom.
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HarperCollins Focus Rubs Recipe Cards: 60 Delicious Marinades, Sauces, Seasonings, Glazes and Bastes
From the best-selling cookbook Rubs comes Rubs Recipe Cards, featuring 60 flavor profiles to maximize your cooking.Revolutionize your cooking with 60 impactful rubs, marinades, sauces, seasonings, bastes, and glazes. This deck is made to transform the flavor of any dish. The smart design informs readers of flavor profiles--such as spicy, sweet, savory, and tangy--and the types of proteins each one works best with. Whether you're cooking beef, seafood, veggies, or tofu, Rubs Recipe Cards will have something for you. Now it is easy to make a different dish every night as you experiment with new flavor profiles and combinations. Take your cookouts to the next level with your favorite BBQ basics and creative new blends. Rubs Recipe Cards includes: Cilantro-Lime Marinade Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce Hot & Spicy Steak Rub Wasabi Butter Ginger Sesame Marinade Homemade Maple BBQ Sauce Buffalo Dry Rub Tabasco Butter Baste Red Wine and Dijon Marinade Bourbon & Brown Sugar Glaze Southwestern Dry Rub Apple Mustard BBQ Sauce This deck is easy to use and BBQ-safe--you won't have to worry about stray marinades or glazes with these spill-proof cards. Keep this deck in the kitchen or by the grill and choose a recipe from the deck or pick one at random for a new experience. Fire up the grill and spice things up with Rubs Recipe Cards.
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HarperCollins Focus Ghosts of Honolulu
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA fast-paced debut...Espionage buffs will savor this vibrant account. — Publishers WeeklyA U.S. naval counterintelligence officer working to safeguard Pearl Harbor; a Japanese spy ordered to Hawaii to gather information on the American fleet. On December 7, 1941, their hidden stories are exposed by a morning of bloodshed that would change the world forever. Scrutinizing long-buried historical documents, NCIS star Mark Harmon and co-author Leon Carroll, a former NCIS Special Agent, have brought forth a true-life NCIS story of deception, discovery, and danger. Hawaii, 1941. War clouds with Japan are gathering and the islands of Hawaii have become battlegrounds of spies, intelligence agents, and military officials - with the island''s residents caught between them. Toiling in the shadows are Douglas Wada, the only Japanese American agent in naval intelligence, a
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HarperCollins Focus Embracing the Calm in the Chaos: How to Find Success in Business and Life Through Perseverance, Connection, and Collaboration
Run your own business, raise a family, and make a difference—at your own pace.Stacy Igel, founder of the global fashion line BOY MEETS GIRL®, walks you through the highs and lows of creating a business: how to establish a brand and attract customers, hire and fire employees, collaborate with business partners, rise up from the midst of discouragement, and not just survive the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship—but thrive.Stacy shares her twenty-year journey of growing her company from the ground up while powering through life’s challenges. Today, with her clothing sold in Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and other stores worldwide, Stacy has climbed to the top of the ladder—but instead of pausing to look at the view, she’s pulling other women up with her.Embracing the Calm in the Chaos shares a realistic look at how to successfully balance the chaos of being a businessperson, a woman, and a parent. Through Stacy’s story and the stories of the women and men who worked alongside her, you will learn how to: Be authentic and make your voice stand out in the marketplace. Build lasting success and make a difference—at your own pace, and on your own terms. Choose business partners and allies that align with your aspirations. Celebrate each milestone achieved and goal accomplished in your journey. Make a positive impact in your community and beyond. A captivating, practical guide for new entrepreneurs, mompreneurs, and established entrepreneurs looking for insights and inspiration.
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HarperCollins Focus Cosmic Careers: Exploring the Universe of Opportunities in the Space Industries
We are starting to see the first real progress in space exploration in the private sector, and there are many jobs becoming available in this fascinating new field. Explore what’s out there as you embark on a new expedition in Cosmic Careers.Sierra Nevada, Northrup Grumman, Boeing, and Bigelow Aerospace built prototypes of deep-space habitats that NASA began testing in March 2019. Therefore, physical evidence exists that human beings are committed to living in space for purposes of research and industrial pursuits such as mining.Now that companies are set to take both professional astronauts and well-trained passengers into space as early as summer of 2021, this book will prepare you to take your place--whether as an investor, owner, employee, or enthusiast--in the exciting world of space exploration.In Cosmic Careers, readers will: Receive a comprehensive listing of the careers and skillsets that are in demand over the coming years in space exploration. Access stories, company profiles, and technical descriptions spotlighting information that is relevant today and over the next few decades. Gain insights into the world of space exploration, its characters, and the real opportunities that are within anyone’s grasp. Cosmic Careers is filled with practical information on the issues and challenges that must be solved to further the exploration and the establishment of settlements beyond planet Earth.There will also be opportunities in harnessing energy from the sun using Earth orbiting solar power satellites; designing new forms of space transportation; and construction of facilities for refueling stations for rockets, processing minerals from near Earth asteroids, and building new spaceships and space habitats.
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HarperCollins Focus Sip and Sensibility
Raise a glass to iconic character and toast to their timeless tales in this charming cocktail book that masterfully blends classic literature with exquisite drinks.Three measures of Gordon''s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large, thins lice of lemon peel. Got it? James Bond knows what he’s about when it comes to cocktails. Now you can too with this collection that brings cocktails from the page to the glass. Whether you''re a fan of classic literature or simply love a good drink, this book is sure to delight. Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the essence of its literary inspiration, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and stoke the fires of your imagination. Inside you''ll find: Daisy''s mint julep in the Great Gatsby The famous James Bond vesper martini from Casino Royale<
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HarperCollins Focus In Every Life
What happens when a husband''s dying wish is for his wife to find a new love . . . before he''s even gone?Harper is living a life she never expected. After a failed attempt at making it as an artist in New York while falling for and losing her first love, her dreams crumbled in the span of a week. A decade later, Harper is happily living a simpler life as an art teacher in Chattanooga with her beloved new husband, Ben.When Ben is diagnosed with late-stage cancer, their whole world shifts. Despite the bad news, Ben comes up with one final wish for his wife: he wants Harper to find a new partner before he dies. When the New York Times sends a journalist to do a feature story about Ben''s life, Harper comes face to face with Liam Hale, the man she fell madly in love with all those years ago and never saw again.Suddenly, Harper is faced with all of those old what-ifs:What if Harper had ended up with Liam instead of Ben?What if
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HarperCollins Focus Real Life and Other Fictions
***If you''re fascinated by unexplained phenomena, hop in a beat-up Audi with the kooky and supersmart Cassie Klein and her dog Luna for a voyage of discovery involving a giant moth, a West Virginia bridge collapse and a hot cryptozoologist. The droll Ms. Coll strikes again!--People Magazine***Cassie Klein has always used stories to help her fly, but now her plot points aren''t lining up.In her 50s, Cassie has already weathered more than most. She was orphaned at the age of two and has never fully understood why her DC-based parents were on a bridge in West Virginia that just so happened to collapse as they drove across it. Her search for answers prompted a failed career in journalism, and now she''s an aspiring novelist teaching at a local community college waiting for her literary dreams to finally come true. She stood by her once-doting husband when his meteorology career took a nosedive, and now she has learned that the ma
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HarperCollins Focus Rock and Roll - Baby Biographies: A Baby's Introduction to the 24 Greatest Rock Bands of All Time!
Prepare to rock ‘n’ roll with your little one as they get introduced to 24 of the greatest bands of all time!Let’s face it, you and your kid are going to disagree about music at some point. Your favorite bands are dinosaurs, their favorite bands are TikTokers. Despite that universal truth, there are other truths that must be recognized: Grass is green; Pasta should be cooked al dente for maximum enjoyment; rock n’ roll will never die. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” comes on the radio, and it simply can’t be denied. But why wait for your child to develop their own taste in music to introduce them to the greatest rock bands of all time? Take advantage of that precious infant downtime and introduce them to Bowie, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan with Rock 'N' Roll - Baby Biographies.Between the covers of this charming, colorful board book are the inspiring, unbelievable stories of our most important bands—from Queen playing at Wembley Stadium to Jimi Hendrix dominating Woodstock, many of the great moments in music history will be included and described in a way that will engage both infants and their parents! Some more examples include: Bob Dylan going electric Mick Jagger meeting Keith Richards at Dartford railway station The Velvet Underground performing at Andy Warhol’s art collective Nirvana unplugs Before long, Rock 'N' Roll - Baby Biographies will have you and your child arguing over whether The Rolling Stones or The Beatles is the best band of all time, but you’ll both know that Led Zeppelin is the real #1.
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HarperCollins Focus Grimm's Fairy Tales - Kid Classics: The Classic Edition Reimagined Just-for-Kids! (Kid Classic #5)
Now the classic fairy tale collection by the Brothers Grimm is a modern illustrated chapter storybook perfect for kids! Kid Classics: Grimm's Fairy Tales is an irresistibly magical book--and just the right amount of scary!The Brothers Grimm collected this hugely popular book of age-old European fairytales more than two hundred years ago. Now, here is the enchanting new just-for-kids version, abridged and retold for a young modern audience while remaining true to the captivating original text.These are stories that you can't put down: Cinderella dashes out of the ball, leaving a glass slipper. Red Riding Hood walks bravely through the dark forest. Hansel and Gretel discover a house made of sparkling treats. Readers will relive these timeless tales, along the way learning lessons about greed, truth, love, bravery, and illusion. With page after page of captivating illustrations by Maïté Schmitt, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom!This just-for-kids retelling of Brothers Grimm classic Grimm's Fairy Tales: Is an abridged, child-friendly version of fairy tale collection Has just the right amount of spooky Features beautiful illustrated hardcover with illustrations in each chapter Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readers
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HarperCollins Focus The Tiniest Art Museum in the World: Build-Your-Own Miniature Art Museum with Real Masterpieces!
This easy-to-fold mini art museum comes with more than 16 classic works of art from world-renowned museums, ready for you to arrange and rearrange!Escape into your own creative world! Open up The Tiniest Art Museum in the World to find easily foldable museum walls and more than a dozen masterpieces to place and rearrange in your very own tiny museum! Including classics such as: The Great Wave by Katsushika Hokusai Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat by Vincent Van Vogh The Thinker by August Rodin Esther before Ahasuerus by Artemisia Gentileschi Melencolia I by Albrecht Dürer Study for a Sunday on la Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat This handsome paper box features a complete miniature museum, ready for you to curate. Contents include: Our comprehensive 48-page guidebook to the artworks included, The Tiniest Art Museum in the World Guidebook, plus step-by-step instructions for building your museum and how to keep your art safe and not wrinkled, bent, destroyed, etc.! Foldable museum walls 16+ pieces of classic art for your museum (both portrait and landscape) that attach to the walls so you can mix and match Gift this miniature make-your-own museum to your favorite art lover--or yourself!
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HarperCollins Focus Bubbly: A Collection of Champagne and Sparkling Cocktails
Bubbly is a collection of more than 60 effortlessly stunning cocktail recipes in a beautiful gold book featuring the most festive bottle behind the bar—champagne!With bright, seasonal flavors, simple techniques, and no pretense, author and photographer Colleen Jeffers shares her most irresistible sparkling cocktails, alongside quick-trick tips on topics like buying the right bottle of bubbly, keeping carbonation crisp, scoring cheap vintage glassware, and making simple syrup without a stove.Inside this beautiful book, you will find recipes including: French 75—tart, light, crisp, refreshing, and arguably the best known of all vintage champagne cocktails Aperol Spritz—ideal for aperitivo hour Paloma Punch—perfect for serving a crowd Bubbly Mary—a modern brunch classic Margarita Fizz—a deceptively simple and refreshing Holiday Mail—a cheery seasonal favorite Bubbly will quickly become your go-to resource for recipes that rely on fresh, easy-to-find ingredients for head turning flavor without an expert’s collection of bottles and tools. With an entire chapter devoted to brunch cocktails and another to party-ready punches, it’s a weapon every home cook needs in their entertaining arsenal. Inventive enough to appease the experienced cocktail creator but approachable enough for complete beginners, this book proves that a splash of champagne can make any moment a cause for celebration.
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HarperCollins Focus The Scary Book of Christmas Lore: 50 Terrifying Yuletide Tales from Around the World
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen…but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables that have horrified kids for generations.He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness’ sake. This lighthearted song is a bit more ominous in the context of other Christmas traditions. From beasts that threaten to cook children into stew to sinister crones who snatch little ones from their beds, you won’t find any dancing sugar plums here. Outside of the heartwarming Christmas tales we all know and love, there are an abundance of frightening stories to chill all who hear them to the bone. Discover folklore from all corners of the world, including: Krampus (Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and northern Italy), a demonic half-goat monster who drags chains and whips bad children with birch sticks, or stuffs them in his sack to take away The Kallikantzari (Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Turkey), goblins who come out during Advent to cause mischief Père Fouettard (France, Belgium, Switzerland), Saint Nicholas’ eternal cannibal manservant who deals with naughty children Hans Trapp (Alsace-Lorraine, France), who roams the countryside disguised as a scarecrow and goes door to door on Christmas looking for children to feast upon Gryla (Iceland), the giant ogre who emerges from her cave on Christmas to hunt children and cook them into stew Mari Lwyd (Wales), a creature with a horse’s skull and a long cloak that is followed by a group of chanting people Frau Perchta (Austria and Bavaria), who slits the bellies of bad children and stuffs them with straw These tales are sure to leave you wishing for the Grinch. Whether you are a fan of history and folklore, you love learning about different cultures, or you just want to give a holiday gift that will bring the joy of Christmas to that lucky someone (just kidding), The Scary Book of Christmas Lore is for you. ’Tis the season! Is it beginning look a lot like Christmas, yet?
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HarperCollins Focus Italy Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by Italia
An elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by Italia.These signature drink recipes from Italy hotspots pay homage to this vibrant country. With over 100 recipes and dozens of bartender profiles, you can drink like a local whether you’re just visiting or entertaining at home. From ritzy rooftop bars with views of the Colosseum to stylish Japanese-inspired haunts, locals and tourists alike will discover new watering holes that are sure to satisfy all tastes. With signature creations by prominent mixologists in the region, this book offers a detailed rundown of the best locations Italy has to offer.Within the gorgeous, die-cut covers, you'll find: More than 100 essential and exciting cocktail recipes, including recipes for bespoke ingredients and other serving suggestions Interviews with the country's trendsetting bartenders and mixologists Bartending tips and techniques from the experts Food and drink hotspots across the country And much more! Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Naples, Bologna, Verona, Siena, Sicily—explore these beautiful cities and their craft cocktail scenes without ever leaving your zip code with Italy Cocktails.
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HarperCollins Focus Color Me Kittens: A Purr-fect Adult Coloring Book
Slow down, relax, and express your creativity with another fun coloring book for grown-ups in the Color Me Coloring Books series.Relax in the world of fuzzy kittens. This adorable collection features scenes all cat owners will recognize. Cat lovers and artists alike will enjoy bringing these cuddly felines to life. These detailed illustrations allow you to practice mindfulness and will keep you busy for hours. Take advantage of the meditative benefits of coloring with kittens rolling in yarn, kittens stretched out in the sun, kittens in teacups, and more.Color Me Kittens includes: 50 coloring pages designed to help you unwind Designs suitable for all skill levels, with a range of selections for beginners and experienced artists One-sided pages so your art doesn’t bleed through to the other side Anxiety-reducing benefits to help lift your mood and help you practice mindfulness Whether you need a calming atmosphere, want to unwind at the end of the day, are trying a new hobby, or just love coloring, there is something here for everyone. Forget your worries as you explore these creative scenes. You can use colored pencils, markers, gel pens, watercolors, crayons, or whatever tool you want to fill in these designs. Let your imagination run wild with Color Me Kittens.
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HarperCollins Focus The Complete Collection of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes: The Collectible Leather Edition
Rediscover the timeless nursery rhymes of Mother Goose in this gorgeous leather bound picture book, packed with beautiful, full-color illustrations and a stunning four-panel gatefold! These charming bedtime stories and fairy tales will delight and enchant children of all ages.Children and adults alike will be charmed by this freshly presented collection of classic nursery rhymes, featuring more than 100 enchanting and colorful illustrations by Rhode Island School of Design illustrator, Gina Baek.This Collectable edition of The Complete Collection of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes: Features a beautiful leather bound picture book and four-page fold out illustration Is great for children ages 5+ Perfect for family read alouds or as bedtime stories Makes a great keepsake gift for young families, new parents, baby showers, or holiday’s Rediscover favorite tales, rhymes, and stories such as: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Humpty Dumpty Jack and Jill The Cat and the Fiddle Baa, Baa, Black Sheep and more!
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HarperCollins Focus This Day in History: A 365-Day Tour of History's Most Fascinating, Important and Strange Facts and Figures
From the Ides of March to the 40-minute war and the Great Molasses Flood, discover what extraordinary events took place from January 1 to December 31 with This Day in History.Have you ever wondered what happened on your birthday hundreds of years ago? This Day in History is perfect for history buffs and trivia fans alike. This fascinating book covers the most important, unknown, and bizarre events in history, including: the very first strike ever recorded on November 14th, 1152 BC in ancient Egypt; the founding of national I Hate Coriander Day on February 24, 2019; and the UFO battle over the German city of Nuremberg on April 14, 1561. Inside you’ll find: Key historical events from ancient to modern times Fascinating, bizarre, and unexplained events Birthdays of famous historical figures and celebrities Major technological and scientific milestones Take a tour of world history one day at a time with This Day in History.
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HarperCollins Focus The Complete Soup Cookbook: Over 300 Satisfying Soups, Broths, Stews, and More for Every Appetite
Over 300 satisfying homemade soups and stews that bring warmth and flavor to the table.With these versatile and essential recipes you can make stews, bisques, chowders, stocks, and more. This nutrient-packed collection contains family classics, traditional recipes, and regional favorites from around the world. These hearty, nourishing recipes are perfect for all seasons, so you can enjoy a light cucumber gazpacho in the summer, a spicy pumpkin soup in the fall, or a comforting French onion soup on a cold winter night. With these year round recipes, you can take advantage of each season's freshest ingredients. This cookbook also includes a number of recipes that you can adapt for slow cookers, so you can set it and forget it. From hearty chowders to creamy bisques and rich vegetable stews, you'll find inventive varieties sure to become family favorites. Inside you'll find: Over 300 easy-to-follow recipes including Bread Soup with Pita Bread, Tomato and Beef Soup, Acorn Squash Soup, Indo-Chinese Hot and Sour Soup, and more. Recipes for all palates utilizing meats, seafood, legumes, nuts, and grains, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Additional recipes for broths, stocks, and chilled soups, and over a dozen breads for dipping in soups and stews. A variety of family-friendly recipes designed to be ready in 30 minutes or less. Soup doesn't have to be an appetizer. These soups make great standalone meals perfect for potlucks, holiday parties, family dinners, cookouts, cold nights, lunches, and more. Enjoy these wholesome recipes year round with The Complete Soup Cookbook.
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HarperCollins Focus Color Me Critters: An Adorable Adult Coloring Book
Slow down, relax, and express your creativity with another fun coloring book for grown-ups in the Color Me Coloring Books series.Relax in the world of fuzzy and fluffy animals. This adorable collection features koalas, pandas, chipmunks, hedgehogs, foxes, birds, fawns, and other cute animal friends. Animal lovers and artists alike will love bringing these cuddly little critters to life. These detailed illustrations allow you to practice mindfulness and will keep you busy for hours. Take advantage of the meditative benefits of coloring with playful otters splashing in the water, fuzzy bear cubs exploring with their mother, and tiny bunnies hopping through these forest scenes. Color Me Critters includes: 50 cuddly animal coloring pages designed to help you unwind. Designs suitable for all skill levels, with a range of selections for beginners and experienced artists. One-sided pages so your art doesn't bleed through to the other side. Anxiety-reducing benefits to help lift your mood and help you practice mindfulness. Whether you need a calming atmosphere, want to unwind at the end of the day, are trying a new hobby, or just love coloring, there is something here for everyone. Forget your worries as you explore these natural scenes. You can use colored pencils, markers, gel pens, watercolors, crayons, or whatever tool you want to fill in these designs. Relieve stress and anxiety in an enjoyable way as you unleash your inner artist with vibrant color in Color Me Critters.
£7.99
HarperCollins Focus Italy: The Ultimate Cookbook
Journey deep into the heart of Italy with Italy: The Ultimate Cookbook. Italy is a country with a culinary tradition like no other, one that symbolizes the comfort of home and food’s power to bring people together all across the globe. Italy: The Ultimate Cookbook is a thorough, wide-ranging look at the genius that guides the cuisine in each region of Italy, celebrating the country’s unmatched ability to preserve traditions while always seeming fresh and contemporary, and featuring: 500+ authentic regional recipes from Southern, Central, and Northern Italy, each one centered around Italy’s famed emphasis on fresh, quality ingredients Effortless and elegant handmade pastas Enlightening histories of the most famous Italian recipes and ingredients Beautiful photography that provides both instruction and inspiration Hundreds of antipasti, contorni, primi, secondi, dolce, and pane so that you can enjoy the celebrated cycle that makes up the full Italian meal Tips on purchasing and working with ingredients, handling difficult preparations, and much more
£22.50
HarperCollins Focus Discovering Mars: The Ultimate Guide to the Red Planet
Blast off into outer space and explore the mysteries of the red planet with Discovering Mars.Did you know that Mars is twice the size of Earth's moon? Or that it is home to the Valles Marineris--the largest canyon in our solar system? Blast off and explore the surface of the fourth planet from the Sun with Discovering Mars. This book is a complete scientific guide to Mars, including information on geography, atmosphere, unique landscape features, and more. Discover Mars's moons Phobos and Deimos, learn all about unique polar spiders, and investigate past, present, and future life on Mars. Incredible illustrations and NASA imagery of Mars's surface, craters, and volcanoes bring outer space right to your fingertips and let you explore the red planet like never before. Learn all about past missions to Mars, and take a sneak peek into future projects from NASA and beyond.An avid traveler, Alexandra Lefort has lived in France, Scotland, Switzerland, and the U.S., and has now made her home in Vancouver, B.C. Passionate about exploration, she completed a PhD in planetary sciences at the University of Bern, Switzerland, focusing her academic research on the investigations of Martian water, with a particular interest for the question of habitability and extraterrestrial life. This interest in the origin and development of life also translates into artistic representation of terrestrial lifeforms and environments. A self-taught artist, her favorite media are photography, with a portfolio which includes wildlife portraits, macro photography, landscapes, and traditional drawing and painting, including graphite, pastels, acrylics, and digital art. She has designed several coins for the Royal Canadian Mint and has collaborated with paleoartist Julius Csotonyi on realistic depictions of prehistoric wildlife, including a mural for the 2015-2018 exhibit Ice Age Bison Discovery: Our Frozen Past and Thawing Future at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, and collaborative paintings in The paleoart of Julius Csotonyi, Why Did T. rex Have Short Arms?: And Other Questions about Dinosaurs, and Discovering Sharks.
£14.39
HarperCollins Focus Fun With Kirk and Spock: A Star-Trek Parody
See the Enterprise. See the Enterprise go boldly. Go Go Go, Enterprise! Go Boldly! Join Kirk and Spock as they go boldly where no parody has gone before!This Prime Directive primer steps through The Guardian of Forever to a simpler time of reading, writing, and red shirts. From the mind of New York Times bestselling pop culturalist Robb Pearlman, Fun with Kirk and Spock will help cadets of all ages master the art of reading as their favorite Starfleet officers, Klingons, Romulans, Andorians, and Gorn beam down into exciting adventures.
£7.21
HarperCollins Focus Texas Cocktails: The Second Edition: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Lone Star State
Texas Cocktails: 2nd Edition, is an expanded and updated collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the Lone Star State.From big city lounges to dusty roadside dives, delve into the Texas drinks scene with this recipe book and city guide. With over 100 recipes and dozens of profiles of bartenders, drink like a Texan, whether you’re just visiting or entertaining at home. Locals and tourists alike will discover new watering holes that are sure to satisfy tastes as varied as Texas is large.Within the gorgeous, die-cut covers, you'll find: More than 100 essential and exciting cocktail recipes New variations of the classic Margarita and Harvey Wallbanger Interviews with the state's trendsetting bartenders and mixologists Bartending tips and techniques from the experts Profiles of Texas distilleries and their featured spirits Food and drink hotspots across the state Far more than just a recipe book, Texas Cocktails: 2nd Edition features signature creations by the best mixologists from Houston to El Paso, and everywhere in between. Mix up your own Lone Star libations with this perfect guide to the art of craft cocktails!
£12.59
HarperCollins Focus Living Yoga
Take yourself from a stressed mess to a true success with the transformative power of yoga.Living Yoga is packed with reinvigorating revelations and personal practices to help reshape your life and is the perfect size for slipping into your bag before you head out to face the world of stress ahead of you. The humorous, informative profiles and practices within will help you become more in tune with your body and relearn the revolutionary concept of taking time for your inner self. The ideal present for anyone struggling with stress, believe us when we say it''s time to Live Yoga!
£9.99
HarperCollins Focus The Velveteen Rabbit Plush Gift Set: The Classic Edition Board Book + Plush Stuffed Animal Toy Rabbit Gift Set
The beloved story of The Velveteen Rabbit, the stuffed animal made real by the love of a boy, has captured our imaginations for generations. In this plush gift set including the board book edition of the children’s classic and a soft bunny toy, re-experience the timeless tale of boundless love and the magical transformation it has on our hearts.For nearly a century, this wondrous tale of unconditional love and nursery magic has charmed both children and adults alike as they begin to believe that a velveteen rabbit toy truly can become real. Perfect for young readers ages 1–7, this cherished tale of love and redemption will quickly become a family tradition.This plush gift set edition of The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real: Features a beautifully designed board book with rounded corners Adorable plush rabbit stuffed animal to cuddle Is perfect for toddlers or children during bedtime reading or quiet time Is an abridged version of the original story published in 1922 by author Margery William Has three times as many illustrations as the originally published work Lavish illustrations by renowned New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales including The Night Before Christmas, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables Makes a wonderful Easter basket stuffer or gift for holidays, baby showers, and birthdays Create a family tradition with this wonderful volume and make memories your children will cherish for years.Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.
£19.34
HarperCollins Focus Snow White: A Little Apple Classic
Rediscover the classic fairytale of Snow White that has captivated children for generations, now in the perfect size for young readers. Featuring gorgeous watercolor illustrations by Charles Santore, this edition will delight readers as they read about an evil queen, a charming prince, and the fairest of them all.Follow along with Snow White’s daring adventure to escape her wicked stepmother, how she stumbles upon the dwarves house, and finds true love in this retelling of the classic tale. Perfect for young readers, this timeless classic is given new life with watercolor illustrations in this small hardcover fit for a prince or princess.This Little Apple Classic Edition of Snow White features: A beautifully designed hardcover A child-friendly retelling of the original text Illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables Is a wonderful gift for young readers for birthdays, holidays, or a Christmas gift Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and The Wizard of Oz.
£5.57
HarperCollins Focus Drink: Featuring Over 1,100 Cocktail, Wine, and Spirits Recipes (History of Cocktails, Big Cocktail Book, Home Bartender Gifts, The Bar Book, Wine and Spirits, Drinks and Beverages, Easy Recipes, Gifts for Home Mixologists)
Drink is the definitive reference guide for the cocktail renaissance. Inside, you'll find something to satisfy everyone's taste.This ultimate cocktail book features: Over 1,100 easy-to-follow cocktail recipes that span the wide world of spirits A brief history of cocktails A comprehensive guide to homemade ingredients, including infusions, shrubs, and simple syrups Necessary tools to make great cocktails and an explanation of terms A guide to selecting the right spirits and perfectly garnishing your cocktails The importance of ice in a cocktail Chapters specifically dedicated each type of spirit, along with a chapter for mocktails and non-alchoholic beverages Interviews and signature recipes from industry insiders from bars and bartenders from around the world, from New York City to New Orleans, Belfast to Buenos Aires, and beyond. This tour around the world of cocktails will help you enhance every experience from making a cocktail for yourself or a punch for a party.
£23.39
HarperCollins Focus Frozen Cocktails: Over 100 Drinks for Relaxed and Refreshing Entertaining
Featuring over 100 delicious recipes, Frozen Cocktails gives you several ways to beat the heat or enjoy a delicious concoction year-round.Your reign as summer royalty starts with this book. With over 100 recipes for refreshing cocktails, you’ll soon be an essential part of any barbecue or beach excursion. Thanks to drinks that can be prepared in a standard blender, your ticket to the tropics is one push of a button away.In this book, you will find tasty recipes for drinks such as: Strawberry Daiquiri Pina Colada Humid Wind Classic Margarita The Hawaiian Creamsicle Singapore Sling With cocktails featuring gin, vodka, whiskey, tequila, and rum, as well as non-alcoholic options, you’re sure to find a revitalizing tonic that fits any occasion with Frozen Cocktails. Like all the books in the “Art of Entertaining” series, this book offers easy-to-follow recipes and colorful photographs that will help make you the hero of parties and family gatherings.
£15.22
HarperCollins Focus Aesop's Fables Hardcover: The Classic Edition by acclaimed illustrator, Charles Santore
Revive your childhood wonder and fascination with the most exquisitely illustrated edition of Aesop’s Fables—featuring breathtaking original artwork by acclaimed illustrator Charles Santore!Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek slave, developed simple and meaningful adventures featuring animals or insects to teach a moral standard or lesson for living. The most well known and well loved of Aesop's fables are included here: The Hare and the Tortoise The Lion and the Mouse The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing This Classic Edition: Is great for children ages 4 - 8 Perfect for family read-alouds or story at bedtime Lavish illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and The Night Before Christmas Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift Charles Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.
£12.99
HarperCollins Focus Wedding Origami: The Ancient Tradition for Love and Celebrations
Here is the activity book of origami that celebrates weddings and love, written by bestselling origami author and creator, Duy Nguyen.Duy Nguyen's Origami with Dollar Bills sold hundreds of thousand copies, and with his newest book, he brings a level of expertise and name-recognition unmatched by any other origami author the world over. Here is the first-ever dedicated wedding origami book in the market, putting us in a unique position within the wedding book market. There are over 100 wedding origami activities in this book, each featuring step-by-step instructions!
£8.99
HarperCollins Focus The Velveteen Rabbit Coloring Book: The Classic Edition Coloring Book
The beloved story of The Velveteen Rabbit, the stuffed animal made real by the love of a boy, has captured our imaginations for generations. In this paperback coloring book edition of the children’s classic, re-experience the timeless tale of boundless love and the magical transformation it has on our hearts.For nearly a century, this wondrous tale of unconditional love and nursery magic has charmed both children and adults alike as they begin to believe that a velveteen rabbit toy truly can become real. Perfect for young readers ages 1–7, this cherished tale of love and redemption will quickly become a family tradition.This softcover coloring book edition of The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real: Features beautifully designed coloring pages ready to be colored with crayons, pencils, or paint Is perfect for toddlers or children during activity or craft time Is an abridged version of the original story published in 1922 by author Margery Williams Has three times as many illustrations as the originally published work Lavish illustrations by renowned New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales including The Night Before Christmas, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables Makes a wonderful Easter basket stuffer or gift for holidays, baby showers, and birthdays Create a family tradition with this wonderful volume and make memories your children will cherish for years.Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.
£9.99
HarperCollins Focus True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: 500 Insane-But-True Facts That Will Shock and Impress Your Friends
Prove you are the smartest schmuck in the room with 500 true trivia facts that sound absurd. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t!Knowledge is power! Crush the competition at trivia night, or start the most interesting conversation ever with real facts that are hard to believe. This book is loaded with mind-blowing facts that are sure to keep you wondering, "How are these even true?" while equipping you to outsmart everyone around and blow their minds. Topics include: Science American Sports History Pop Culture Nature Put your game face on, and prove once and for all that you are the real know-it-all! Gather your friends and family 'round and get ready to learn some wild and crazy trivia and facts such as: True or False? A chicken once survived almost two years after having its head cut off. True or False? The dog that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz was paid a salary. How many baseballs does the MLB use every season? What state has jousting as its official sport? True or False? Most Canadians live south of Seattle. Stump everyone with True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t!
£9.99
HarperCollins Focus The Little Mermaid: The Classic Edition
Relive the timeless tale of The Little Mermaid in this illustrated classic edition sure to delight young readers and old. Follow the Little Mermaid as she goes on a journey to discover her humanity and find her soul.The adventures of the young mermaid princess splash life across the pages of a story full of belonging, hope, love and sacrifice. This classic tale from Hans Christian Anderson will engage readers with a whole new world full of gorgeous illustrations.This Classic Edition of The Little Mermaid features: A beautifully designed hardcover A child-friendly retelling of the original text Illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables Is a wonderful gift for young readers for birthdays, holidays, or a Christmas gift Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including Snow White, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and The Wizard of Oz.
£12.99
HarperCollins Focus Pasos de gigante: La información que necesitas para triunfar en la vida y en los negocios, explicada de manera sencilla
Brian Tracy y Margarita Pasos combinan su experiencia para acortar tu camino al éxito y darte los principios que les han permitido a ambos ser conferencistas internacionales, tener negocios exitosos y superar toda clase de obstáculos en el camino.Pasos de gigante es la guía que necesitas para actualizar tu mentalidad y tener la actitud que hace que cualquier persona se convierta, rápidamente, en un ganador. En este libro, Brian y Margarita ayudan a los lectores a acortar su camino y evitar frustraciones. Por eso te enseñarán: El hábito más importante para el éxito y la abundancia A apagar para siempre ese mecanismo de fracaso que casi todos los emprendedores tienen Las 3 acciones diarias que harán que logres más que el 80 % de las personas Lo que sí funciona para lograr el éxito en los negocios. Los principios que aprenderás en este libro son comprobados y han ayudado a millones de personas a conseguir el éxito y a tener bienestar emocional. No reinventes la rueda, toma el camino corto al ser llevado de la mano de estos dos mentores de talla internacional. Permite que Brian y Margarita te enseñen lo que a ellos les ha llevado décadas aprender para crear negocios internacionales y crecer a un ritmo acelerado.Giant StepsBrian Tracy and Margarita Pasos combine their experience to shorten your path to success and give you the principles that have allowed both to become international speakers, have successful businesses and overcome all kinds of obstacles along the way.Giant Steps is the guide you need to upgrade your mindset and have the attitude that makes anyone quickly become a winner. In this book, Brian and Margarita help readers shorten their path and avoid frustration. That's why they will teach you: The most important habit for success and abundance. To turn off forever that failure mechanism that almost all entrepreneurs have. The 3 daily actions that will make you achieve more than 80% of people. What does work to achieve success in business. The principles you will learn in this book are proven and have helped millions of people achieve success and emotional well-being. Don't reinvent the wheel, take the high road by being led by the hand of these two world-class mentors. Let Brian and Margarita teach you what it has taken them decades to learn to create international businesses and grow at an accelerated pace.
£13.67
HarperCollins Focus Mentoring 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know
John C. Maxwell shows how the best leaders in any organization learned to be successful by having a good mentor.Through this essential and easy-to-read reference book, international leadership expert John C. Maxwell gives you the bottom line on mentoring--what it is, why you should do it, and how you can do it most effectively.In Mentoring 101, Maxwell guides you in the art of mentoring by explaining: how to choose the right person to mentor, how to create the right environment for leaders to thrive and grow, how to help people become better, and how to overcome the most intimidating hurdle of all: getting started. What if you spent your entire life achieving but never shared your wisdom with anyone else?Mentoring is the key to creating a lasting legacy, and Mentoring 101 is your personalized key to seeing that journey through.
£9.99
HarperCollins Focus The ROI of LOL: How Laughter Breaks Down Walls, Drives Compelling Storytelling, and Creates a Healthy Workplace
Laughter is a powerful remedy to what ails today’s teams and organizations.There are a host of neuroscientific explanations for why laughter makes us feel so great. Laughter triggers "feel good" chemicals in the brain which activate opiate receptors throughout your body and mind. Creating a workplace culture in which laughter is not only allowed but expected is an important step in building the trust, openness, authenticity, storytelling, and teamwork (TOAST) that are essential to any healthy collaborative environment. It also has a role in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion—as explained in a special afterword from Malcolm Frierson, PhD, Loyola Marymount University on the role of comedy in DEI training.What all this means for your business is that by harnessing the prodigious power of your own unique individual sense of humor (and empowering your employees to do the same), you can increase morale, collaboration, communication, and productivity. You can find new and unexpected ways to connect with your external stakeholders. And you can have fun doing it. Learn the role laughter plays in the five critical elements of a strong corporate culture: Trust, Openness, Authenticity, Storytelling, and Teamwork. Understand how the skills learned by stand-up comics like reading a room, being vulnerable or self-deprecating, listening, and overcoming objections are critical to leaders in today’s business climate. See how improv fosters teamwork and can be a unifying force in any organization. Gain insights into how other kinds of comedy like sketch comedy and creative collaboration can be applied in a business setting to build critical skill sets.
£13.49
HarperCollins Focus Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work
Wall Street Journal Bestseller!The practical guide to go from “drowning in work” to freeing up an extra business day per week for everyone on your team.“There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done!” Sound familiar? Forget the old concepts of time management and the hustle culture of working until you burn out. You and your entire team can get more done, in far fewer hours, with the right blueprint. Come Up for Air is that blueprint.Through years of building a leading efficiency consulting business, Nick Sonnenberg has discovered the primary reason why so many teams are overwhelmed. It’s not because they don’t have enough time, managers expect too much of their employees, or there aren’t enough people. The problem is that everyone is drowning in unnecessary work and inefficiencies that prevent them from focusing on the work that drives results.In Come Up for Air, you’ll discover the CPR® Business Efficiency Framework, a proven system for leaders, managers, and teams to maximize their performance and reduce overwhelm by using the right tools in the right way, at the right time. The end result? More output, less stress, happier employees, and the potential to gain an extra full day per week in productivity to use however you’d like.You’ll learn the proven empirical strategies from someone who not only turned his company around when it was on the verge of bankruptcy, but has also helped thousands of organizations around the world become more efficient and leverage the right systems and tools for explosive growth. Come Up for Air is the employee manual you never received.Turn to Come Up for Air to: Gain an extra full day per week in productivity for everyone on your team. Reduce stress and burnout by creating a more stable work environment. Eliminate the 58% of employee time per day spent on “work about work” instead of being productive. Improve company culture by empowering your team to spend their time on work that matters. Save an average of two hours per week just by optimizing email with the R.A.D. System. Stop wasting time on the “Scavenger Hunt” of trying to find where information is stored. Increase employee happiness, satisfaction, trust, and retention by making work easier. Stop wasting time in meetings with four proven techniques. Supplement your learning with free content and in-depth instructions.
£12.99
HarperCollins Focus Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale
£14.22
HarperCollins Focus Founder vs Investor: The Honest Truth About Venture Capital from Startup to IPO
“The rarest of business books, one that provides genuinely actionable counsel delivered without empty cliches.” – KIRKUSHow many world-changing startups will fail because the founders and investors never figure out how to work together? Founder Elizabeth Zalman and Investor Jerry Neumann square off in this one-of-a-kind book, exposing how startups are built, broken, and fought over. Every iconic tech company was once a startup. And while these companies like to paint an origin story full of surefooted confidence, the truth is usually something different: the early life of most startups is pure chaos.This chaos comes from the vastly different motivations and incentives between those with the vision and those with the money. From fundraising paranoia to boardroom coups, Zalman and Neumann train their inimitable voices on the gulf between what founders and investors promise to do and what they end up actually doing.Founder vs Investor is the brutal truth, from each side’s perspective, of the pitfalls of this tenuous relationship—where bad blood can turn sure things into shattered dreams. It is the only book written by insiders with the temerity to pull back the curtain on the world of high growth venture-backed startups.
£18.00
HarperCollins Focus Master Mentors Volume 2: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Minds
Experience a quantum leap in your personal mindset and career toolset through 30 transformative insights from our world’s greatest minds.Mining the best and brightest revelations from FranklinCovey’s global podcast, On Leadership With Scott Miller, Scott personally introduces you to 30 Master Mentors, featuring the single most transformative insight from each of them.Depending on where you are in your journey, Master Mentors will: Challenge your current mindset and beliefs, leading to what could be the most important career and thought process shifts of your life! Restore you to the mindset and beliefs you find effective but aren’t currently living in alignment with. Validate that you are on the right path with your current mindset and beliefs and empower you on your way forward. Whether you are challenged, affirmed, informed, or inspired—Master Mentors guarantees you will experience a transformative shift in your personal mindset, life skillset, and career toolset.
£13.49