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Dive into an adorable underwater world in this charming colouring book. Inside, there are over 30 spreads swimming with cute sea life, including dolphins, turtles, orcas, narwhals, seahorses, penguins, jellyfish, crabs, sea lions, octopuses and lots of other aquatic friends. Lulu Mayo’s instantly recognizable style brings gentle fun and humour to each marine scene, which kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with colour.The new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series, with a fully foiled cover.

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A revealing and entertaining guide through some of the biggest misconceptions in science that many of us still believe.You may well be familiar with the fact that lightning, contrary to the popular saying, often strikes the same place twice. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what many of us wrongly believe about the way the world works. Whether it’s word of mouth, myths you’ve read about online, or misremembered facts from school, we’re bombarded by misconceptions about the science we come into contact with every day – this book will uncover the most popular myths to help you avoid contributing to the perpetuation of these misunderstandings.Breaking it down into fifty of the most popular misconceptions in science, each chapter of this book will be headed up with a ‘fact’, followed by the real story, providing the science and theory that debunks the myth. From fears about the exponential growth of the human population to the embarrassment of always pointing out the north star as the brightest in the sky, this is the book to read if you want to separate the science fact from fiction.

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Do you have what it takes to be a spy? Learn how to walk in the shadows and take down prolific criminal networks. Containing eight escape room scenarios, test your decision-making skills in this interactive puzzle book. Can you crack the cases before they discover your identity?Get ready to be taken through the ranks of secret service training, as you learn how to infiltrate the world’s toughest gangs – and stop them in their tracks before they get away with the crime. Including verbal and visual puzzles, spot the difference, as well as code-cracking cryptograms, hanjie, sudoku and much more, this is an ultimate puzzle book, for new and seasoned puzzlers alike.The rules are simple. Solve each of the eight cases in under an hour, or your cover will be blown. Also available: The Perfect Crime Puzzle Book (9781789293357).

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‘Without Simon Waterson’s help and guidance, I literally wouldn’t have made it through fifteen years of playing James Bond ... It’s been an honour working with him.’ Daniel Craig_________________________‘Working with Simon is the nearest you get to actually being a superhero, in the sense you are at your absolute peak of physical health. That makes you feel incredibly robust in these challenging times.’ Benedict Cumberbatch_________________________Drawing on his vast experience as the elite trainer who transformed Daniel Craig’s physique for five James Bond films, Simon Waterson reveals how to enhance your energy, sleep and confidence with his intelligent approach to fitness.A former marine, and now the film industry’s most in-demand fitness trainer, Simon Waterson’s client list reads like a who’s who of A-list actors. He has transformed Daniel Craig into the formidable James Bond for five blockbuster films, shaped Chris Evans into superhero Captain America, trained Chris Pratt for Guardians of the Galaxy and prepared actors such as Thandiwe Newton and John Boyega for the recent Star Wars films.Sharing his practical and highly accessible approach to reimagining your body and transforming your fitness, Simon encourages you to focus on training, recovery and nutrition to build on your performance, rather than aesthetic. This is a training manual for any age and any fitness level, packed with expert advice and achievable goals that will motivate you to reboot your body.

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FEATURING BRAND NEW MATERIAL The official companion to the hit TV show, Peaky Blinders, fully illustrated in colour. Packed full of behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with the cast and creators of the show, this is the first official book. 'A must-read for fans of the ruthless Shelby clan' Daily Express'A hoard of information lurks inside the first official companion to the hit drama' Sunday Express'A heavyweight hardback in every sense of the word... essential reading for fans of the series' Birmingham Mail Walk through The Garrison Tavern's saloon bar doors and onto the streets of Birmingham, past the fire-belching factories and away to the horse fairs on the edge of town. Welcome to the world of the Peaky Blinders. Since it first hit our screens in 2013, Peaky Blinders has evolved from cult hit to a global phenomenon. By Order of the Peaky Blinders is the first official book of the TV series, featuring exclusive interviews with creator and writer Steven Knight, the cast and the production teams, and a wealth of insider knowledge of the show.

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Psychologist Nicky Hayes explores the ingenious and sometimes unhelpful ways our minds process the world around us in this comprehensive and accessible guide to the science of thinking.The science of how we think is fundamental to understanding why we are who we are, and why we do what we do. What goes on inside your head when you’re processing information – thinking, storing or accessing a memory, paying attention, processing language, being creative, problem-solving and learning – dictates how we interact with each other, what motivates and discourages us and the decisions we make every day.Including chapters on attribution, the problem with bias, how we form beliefs, ways of remembering, and conscious and unconscious thinking, What Are You Thinking? examines the science behind how we think, revealing the complex and fascinating web of processes that rule the way we view the world.

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‘Passion, positivity and precision ... and always be willing to learn something new.’Athlete Andrew Henderson was just sixteen years old when a horrific rugby injury put paid to his career in the game. So he turned his attention to football – more specifically, freestyling football skills – and never looked back. Now a five-time World Freestyling Champion and the UK Freestyle football champion for eight years running, in this unique manual Andrew brings together all his expertise and advice to help make you a betterfootballer.Packed with tips, tricks and over 200 colour photographs, Andrew reveals how hard work, dedication and flair allowed him to become a master on the football pitch and beyond. Having worked with Cristiano Ronaldo, impressed the likes of David Beckham and Neymar, to performing at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics and various World Cups around the world, he is now sharing all his secrets and famous freestyling skills to help you improve your football techniques and take them onto the pitch.Interspersed with the jaw-dropping tricks, guidance on tackling, fundamental skills and tips on advancing your expertise, Andrew’s passionate advice about following a dream and overcoming adversity prove that both enthusiasm and patience play a major part in any sporting arena. This isn’t only about teaching the physical elements but learning from a master about how to focus your mentality to bring flair, passion and precision to your game.

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Put your spotting skills to the test with this enchanting seek-and-find adventure.Follow Blaze and his six fire-breathing friends as they lock up their treasure troves and set off on a magical quest to explore new realms. Can you find the seven dragons of Thunder Valley in every scene?From a clockwork city and a mystical cave to a midnight forest and a masquerade ball, there are 17 destinations to discover.From the publishers of Where’s the Unicorn, featuring bestselling illustrator, Paul Moran.

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Over 200 brand new sudoku puzzles by puzzle master, Dr Gareth Moore. At home or in the office, for many of us the only time we get a quiet moment is on the loo. Sudoku on the Loo will help you entertain yourself and keep your brain active in those precious spare moments. Containing 200 brand new sudoku puzzles, this little book will test your mental agility and boost your IQ ... all from the comfort of your toilet. So, pick up your trusty pen and get puzzling in peace. Complete the set with Word Searches on the Loo and Crosswords on the Loo.

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‘I really recommend this, it's a cracker. A top read and a great tool to use to improve and enlighten. It doesn't matter who you are – you will all get something out of this. Lovely stuff.' Ben Ryan, Olympic gold-medal-winning coach and author of Sevens Heaven: The Beautiful Chaos of Fiji's Olympic Dream________________________‘I urge anyone who has the ambition and passion to develop themselves and those around them to read this book. I’ve worked with Matt for over fifteen years and have seen first-hand how he is able to get the best out of people with his unique awareness of soft skills, human values and long term vision' Leon Smith OBE, Great Britain Davis Cup team captain________________________'This book brilliantly underlines the core principles needed to prepare for the next stage of your career. Terrific read.' Ross Hutchins, former British tennis player and Commonwealth Games silver-medal winner________________________Drawing on more than a decade’s experience working with former tennis World Number One Sir Andy Murray, The Way of the Tortoise introduces you to the benefits of the slow lane and reveals why it’s the only true path to a high-performance mindset.Taking inspiration from Aesop’s well-known fable of the Hare and the Tortoise, internationally renowned trainer Matt Little recognizes that there is no fast path to success. By focusing on immediate results, we can gloss over process in the race to get ahead, skipping over the lessons and experiences that we all need to build solid foundations for our future achievements. Matt shows that taking the slow lane can not only help you reach your goals more effectively, it can make your successes more sustainable by increasing your motivation, energy and resilience. Packed full of examples from the highly adaptable worlds of sport and business, as well as Matt’s own remarkable career, The Way of the Tortoise reveals, through practical exercises and techniques, the essential strategies we can all use to achieve extraordinary results.

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From Andrew Carnegie and Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs and Sunil Mittal, this book will teach you how to think like the best minds in the business. Drawing on the stories, experiences and words of iconic business figures from around the globe and across the years, each chapter deals with a specific aspect of entrepreneurship and the lessons they can teach us, such as: – If you want to become big, you need to think big– Don't forget what makes your business scalable in the first place– Prepare your company for growing pains– Try to predict what lies ahead, but remember Warren Buffet's wise words: 'Forecasts usually tell us more of the forecaster than of the future' Informative, educational, thought-provoking and packed full of words of wisdom from and about the world's best entrepreneurs, How to Think Like an Entrepreneur presents the ideas and methods of the business greats, allowing the reader to expand their understanding of what drives and informs successful entrepreneurship.

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We all know that ‘we only use ten per cent of our brain’ is a myth, but it is true that giving our brains a workout can really help our day-to-day problem-solving abilities.In Brain Coach Intense, puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore has designed an intensive 40-day training plan to really stretch your mental agility, along with tips and tricks to help you overcome mental strain and increase your brain function and explanations of how the puzzles help your brain. Each day you’ll be introduced to a puzzle format and shown how to solve a simple example, before tackling the increasingly devilish variations by yourself.Train your brain and improve and maintain your mental agility with the focused challenges in Brain Coach Intense and see a difference in 40 days.

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A great variety of activities to test your knowledge, whether highbrow or low culture. Proving you know it all about history has never been such fun – or so tricky.Do you think you know all about history? Can you tell your Tudors from your Habsburgs, and the Ming dynasty from the Mughals? Could you put the US presidents in order? Can you say what century the Elgin Marbles or Benin bronzes were crafted, or who were the husbands of famous women? Perhaps you like the history of art or of great inventions? Or maybe you think you know all about the great battles of the world?Whatever your area of interest or depth of knowledge, this quiz will have some testing questions for you. From the Stone Age up to the Second World War and covering all corners of the earth as well as all areas of human endeavour, Think You Know It All: History will challenge your knowledge of what happened, who did it, where and when.Along with the straightforward quizzes, there are maps questions, silhouettes to identify, mazes to follow – a great variety of activities to test your knowledge, whether highbrow or low culture. Proving you know it all about history has never been such fun – or so tricky.

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'Extremely authoritative. The best book I have read on space travel since Arthur C. Clarke's classic, The Promise of Space.' Marcus ChownIn an era of rapidly developing technology and renewed ambition, the twenty-first century has ushered in an exciting new age of space flight. But what has brought us to this point in our exploration of the universe? And what does the future of space travel hold? From the amazing technology that has enabled us to look beyond the clouds to the possibilities of space tourism, 10 Short Lessons in Space Travel takes a timely look at the essential lessons learned from our voyages into outer space.About the series: The Pocket Einstein series is a collection of essential pocket-sized guides for anyone looking to understand a little more about some of the most relevant science that affects us all in the twenty-first century. Broken down into ten simple lessons and written by leading experts in their field, discover the ten most important takeaways from those areas of science we should all know more about.

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From Andrew Carnegie and Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs and Sunil Mittal, this book will teach you how to think like the best minds in the business. Drawing on the stories, experiences and words of iconic business figures from around the globe and across the years, each chapter deals with a specific aspect of entrepreneurship and the lessons they can teach us, such as: – If you want to become big, you need to think big– Don't forget what makes your business scalable in the first place– Prepare your company for growing pains– Try to predict what lies ahead, but remember Warren Buffet's wise words: 'Forecasts usually tell us more of the forecaster than of the future' Informative, educational, thought-provoking and packed full of words of wisdom from and about the world's best entrepreneurs, How to Think Like an Entrepreneur presents the ideas and methods of the business greats, allowing the reader to expand their understanding of what drives and informs successful entrepreneurship.

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The Wicked Wit of the Royal Family celebrates the flashes of fun and brilliance of the most famous family in the world.There is no doubt that the British royal family is THE most famous family in the world. Watched and picked over in the media for everything from fashion choices to baby bumps, sporting achievements to nightclub preferences, there doesn’t seem to be a moment when they can escape public scrutiny. But, somehow, they still manage to maintain a sense of humour – and it’s those flashes of fun and brilliance that this book celebrates.From Prince Philip’s gaffe-prone remarks (most of which appear ON camera rather than off) to the ‘in’ jokes shared by the knowing smiles of the younger royals and the Queen’s wickedly dry and often bitingly funny remarks; from Prince Charles’s asides to the Duchess of Cornwall to the self-deprecating smile of the Duchess of Cambridge and the belly laughs that appeal to Prince Harry. This book presents the other side of royal protocol and perhaps gives a glimpse of the real lives of this much-loved clan.

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A Million Unicorns is a fun and quirky colouring book designed for unicorn lovers of all ages. Its humour and adorable charm will appeal to both children and adults as they enter a magical world where unicorns sleep under starry skies and fly around splendid rainbows. Inside are over 30 spreads of these beautiful mythical creatures, alongside mermicorns, narwhals and much more. A new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million colouring book series, with a stunning foiled cover.

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Modern life isn’t just stressful, it can be overwhelming. With expert support from Mind, these short, simple techniques will help you take a moment and find calm wherever you are and whenever you need it.Developed in partnership with Mind, the mental health charity, Take a Moment is here to help you do just that. It’s here for when you need a break, just five minutes to yourself, for yourself. Whether you need to de-compress, refocus or just relax, each page has a different technique or exercise providing expert support and inspiration on the go. Beautifully designed with hand-made watercolour illustrations and small enough to be carried around, Take a Moment is the self-care companion for anyone who could do with a little help putting their wellbeing first.

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'Charming, witty and cheerful, this is a delectable feast of the French language. Allez le Bleus!' Raymond BlancCelebrating the art of the French language with a charming collection of words and phrases to bring into everyday conversation. C’est parti!Have you ever wondered exactly what déjà vu is? Have you made a faux pas? Eaten an hors d’oeuvre? Voulez-vous an explanation of the above? Then voilà, here is a collection of les bons mots so you can start to learn that certain je ne sais quoi of the French language. Le Mot Juste contains 150 beautiful words and phrases that you’ll love to say every day.

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Your cool pocket companion and one-stop guide to capturing confidence!From the best-selling author of The Mindfulness Companion and The Can’t Sleep Colouring Journal comes the second in our pocket-sized range of gift self-help titles, designed to help you tackle self-doubt and lack of confidence in every day life. Through helpful exercises, guidance and expert narrative, Dr Arnold’s techniques for reclaiming your mojo, and getting closer to achieving your goals is now your coolly designed, pocket companion – and a perfect gift for a loved one.

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When you’re feeling disappointed or just a little blue, there’s nothing like good a laugh at some groanworthy jokes to raise the spirits – and that’s what you’ll get with this whopping compendium. With all-time classic subjects such as bankers, the battle of the sexes and Doctor, Doctor, as well as cheeky wordplay and one-liners, Nick Harris has collected together a bumper crop of mirth to turn that frown upside down!

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How to reach your goals in seven scientifically tested steps that really work.Working inside the world’s first Nudge Unit, Owain Service and Rory Gallagher know the huge impact that small changes, based on a scientific understanding of human behavior, can have, whether you’re trying to save money, be a better manager or get more people to vote in the next election.For the first time, Think Small takes these successful approaches and translates them into an easy, simple framework that has the potential to make a big difference to all our lives.

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Do you call your partner darling because you forgot their real name years ago? Restore your brain to its tack-like sharpness with the exercises in this wickedly funny book.If you refer to your dearest friend as ‘Thingy’ or have to keep changing your pet’s name because you can never remember your online banking password, you need The Senior Moments Activity Book! Packed with questions, tests and exercises against which to pit your wits, the book is divided into sections on a diverse range of subjects – from maths to history, science and nature to the arts, food and drink to geography. Furthermore, each section is tailored to your specific capabilities, whether you think you have more faculties than Harvard or think you might be losing your marbles, or fear you’re so far gone that your only future is likely to be an appearance on reality TV. Embrace your senior self and have a good laugh on the way!

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Featuring tales of murder, adultery, beheadings, civil war, usurpation and madness, Divorced, Beheaded, Died… takes you on a gallop through the history of all of England’s kings and queens, plus some of the less well-known Scots and Welsh rulers.From Henry VIII dispatching his numerous wives to Edward VIII’s unprecedented abdication, Britain’s monarchs have been responsible for shaping some of the most dramatic moments in British history. Discover the sticky end that befell Edward II, the story of the princes in the Tower, the tale of the queen who reigned for less than a fortnight, and find out whether Macbeth really was a king of Scotland.Presented in an accessible, chronological format, this essential guide will fill in all those gaps in your history knowledge, remind you of those details you’d forgotten, and provide some fascinating and amusing facts about one of the longest-running monarchies in the world.

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If your response to a mention of the Wars of the Roses, the Sumerians or the Reformation is, ‘Hmm, I’ve heard of that – what was that again?’, then this is the book for you. This entertaining yet informative book travels back through time to fill in those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge, from the invasions of Britain, the Renaissance and the Cold War, to the American, French and Russian Revolutions, the World Wars ... and everything else you have forgotten from your school history lessons. In I Used to Know That: History, information is broken down into manageable, bite-sized chunks, refreshing your memory of all those things you once knew but have forgotten, and filling you in on the bits that the school syllabus didn’t include. From building the pyramids in Egypt to the fall of the Berlin Wall, everything you used to know – and much that you didn’t – is here.

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How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? What do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes? ... And who is the face that launched a thousand ships? Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas provides us with the meanings of these well-worn and much-loved phrases by putting these linguistic quirks in context, and explaining how and why they were first used. For example, did you know that 'the rule of thumb' refers to the use of the thumb to make measurements, as the first joint of the average adult thumb measures one inch?Absorbing, diverting and fascinating - as far as gift books go, Spilling the Beans really is the bee's knees!

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Filled with over 150 of the best riddles around, this fun and challenging puzzle book is designed to give kids’ brains a workout.What’s harder to catch the faster you run?Which word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?What has many rings but no fingers?From quick, easy riddles to keep young minds ticking over to longer riddles that involve some serious thinking power, this book is packed with brain-bending, rib-tickling conundrums to develop logic and lateral-thinking skills.All of the riddles are accompanied by hilarious illustrations by Andrew Pinder, which add humour without giving the game away.Also available: The Kids’ Book of Awesome Riddles (9781780556352), which has sold over 35,000 copies in the English language.

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Use the bricks included with this fun, festive book to build your choice of three Christmas characters: a happy elf, a magical reindeer or Santa Claus himself!When you’re not building you can complete the puzzles, read the bedtime story and fill in your very own letter to Santa.With so much to build, read, rebuild and imagine, there’s never been a better way to look forward to Father Christmas’s visit. It’s the perfect LEGO® stocking filler!LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.

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Head off on a series of action-packed missions with the awesome LEGO® DC Super Heroes™! Complete the puzzles to stop the Super-Villains and collect sticker rewards from the Super Heroes as you go. Fans of Superman™, Batman™ and Wonder Woman™ will love this sticker activity book!Activities used in this book previously appeared in LEGO® DC Super Heroes™: 1001 Stickers.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC. WB SHIELD: © & ™ WBEI. (s23)

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The perfect sticker activity book for lovers of cute, baby animals.Adorable animals are everywhere in this super-cute activity book! Turn the pages and make your way through colouring pages, mazes, doodles, and search-and-finds, all full of the cutest baby animals. With colourful illustrations and more than 85 puffy stickers to add to the pages, this book is the perfect Easter gift for animal lovers!

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Filled with more summer fun than a busy, sunny beach, this colourful activity book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained for hours during the summer holidays.Guide the mermaid through the maze, design your own spectacular sandcastle, pair the matching beach balls and test your memory skills with a fun, ice-cream themed picture challenge.Packed with over 40 puzzles to complete, from tropical mazes and holiday-themed search-and-finds to matching pairs and sandy spot-the-differences. With super-cute illustrations by Kathryn Selbert, this is the perfect gift for kids who can’t wait for summer.Also available: 9781780558172 The Egg-cellent Easter Activity Book 9781780559186 The Tree-mendous Christmas Activity Book9781916763128 The Spook-tacular Activity Book (September 2024)

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Join your favourite LEGO® Harry Potter™ friends in this spellbinding colouring book. Use your pens and pencils to complete the puzzles and bring colour to each magical Hogwarts™ scene.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s23)

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Welcome to Heartlake City! This gorgeous activity book comes with your own Aliya mini-doll and her adorable puppy, Aira. Find out all about Aliya and her friends as you read the story, enjoy the comics and complete the fun puzzles and activities.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the FRIENDS logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.

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From the tough to spell to the downright funny, these are the 365 words all kids should know!Some words have strange double meanings. Others seem impossible to pronounce. Then there are the words that sound the same but mean something completely different when you change their spellings. And the ones with unusual stories behind them. Some are words you’ll need at school, while others you can use at home or with your friends. This book is packed with new words, old words, silly words, sporty words, political words, slang words, musical words, foodie words and loads, loads more.As well as simple definitions of each word, there are pronunciation tips, fun facts and handy mnemonics to help with spelling.

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Join Little House of Science on an incredible, behind-the-scenes tour of the human body. Discover where bodies come from, how they grow, their different parts and how they work.Brilliant Bodies Inside and Out dives deep into the inner workings of the body. From what goes on inside the stomach and the mechanics of the eye, to the different layers of the skin and what’s inside the blood, this is the ultimate guide to the human body.Six chapters cover the body’s key systems, with easy-to-follow illustrations and diagrams accompanying each page. Each chapter also includes fun experiments to try at home, such as food-tasting and how to make a model lung.Each spread features fascinating comparisons with the animal kingdom. For example, did you know that the Hydra, a tiny animal that lives in water, has around 1,000 neurons, whereas humans have 86 billion? Scientists are amazed by its ability to survive with such a simple nervous sys

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Part of the Buster Wellbeing series, Mindful Colouring for Kids helps children to take a moment, calm down and become more mindful of the world around them.It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of the world around us; sometimes we need to be more mindful of the sights, smells and sounds of the present moment. With over 30 relaxing images and scenes to colour in, kids can dip in anytime, anywhere, to find a moment of stillness. From chilled out sloths and meditating snow monkeys to soothing beach scenes and cosy jungle forts, the images and accompanying text invite kids to take a breath and find focus as they work through the colouring pages.

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Colour Me: Mini Beasts features everyone’s favourite creepy crawlies to colour in and enjoy. From beautiful butterflies and bumblebees to cute caterpillars and dragonflies, there is something for all young insect enthusiasts. Each fun and friendly artwork is accompanied with a fascinating fact, perfect for any budding ‘bugologists’.Other books in the series include:Colour Me: Things That Go - 9781780557670Colour Me: Trucks - 9781780557038Colour Me: Dinosaurs - 9781780557045

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From the best-selling author and illustrator team behind The Dinosaur Department Store, this charming picture book about overcoming fears, discovering your talent and the wonderful power of friendship will appeal to dino-loving children everywhere.Eliza Jane lives in a town where dinosaurs and humans live happily side-by-side – raptors run restaurants, Troodons are teachers and you can even pay a visit to see a dinosaur dentist. Every dinosaur has a job to do, apart from one shy dino called Parry who always feels like he’s getting in the way. Eliza Jane is determined to help him find his groove but everything poor Parry tries seems to end in disaster. Then, one night, Eliza Jane discovers that Parry has a very special hidden talent and a star is born …

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Bedtime, Little Mouse is part lyrical bedtime picture story and part how-to guide for parents wanting to lull their own little ones into sleep.Little Mouse lives in a beautiful woodland, where she plays happily all day long. But, after one hot day, a storm gathers overhead. Little Mouse and her friends have to rush home to take shelter from the booming thunder, flashing lightning and pouring rain.When she tries to get to sleep that night, Little Mouse can’t help but dwell on the scary storm raging outside. Luckily, Big Mouse is on hand to soothe her into a gentle sleep, using guided breathing, gentle meditation and reflection on all of the good things that happened during the day.After the bedtime story, parents and children can move on to the Mindful Bedtime Method. This mindfulness practice is developed specifically to help children relax and prepare for sleep. From noticing their breathing and the softness of their surroundings, to expressing gratitude for the day, these five mindful practices will help children develop a positive and healthy bedtime routine, which will have them relaxed and ready for bed.It is written by Magali Mialaret PgC, who used her background in applied neuroscience, stress management and yoga coaching to create a story that will develop good practice around bedtime routines and mindful reflection on emotions encountered during the day. It is brought to life with sweet and gentle illustrations by Carmen Saldaña, illustrator of numerous picture book titles.

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Want to know how to speak like a spy, make a balloon sword or hypnotize a chicken? This is the book for you. From the weird and wonderful to the hilarious and record breaking, it’s packed with over 500 fun facts and intriguing things that every kid should know.

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From the tough to spell to the downright funny, these are the 365 words all kids should know!Some words have strange double meanings. Others seem impossible to pronounce. Then there are the words that sound the same but mean something completely different when you change their spellings. And the ones with unusual stories behind them. Some are words you’ll need at school, while others you can use at home or with your friends. This book is packed with new words, old words, silly words, sporty words, political words, slang words, musical words, foodie words and loads, loads more.As well as simple definitions of each word, there are pronunciation tips, fun facts and handy mnemonics to help with spelling. 365 Words Every Kid Should Know has been developed with the aid of an educational consultant, to fit in with the curriculum’s Key Stages 2 and 3.

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Go for goal with this fun-packed book of over 100 football-themed mazes.From boots and balls to fans and flags, these mazes come in all shapes and sizes (and there’s even a pie-shaped one for when you get peckish). With twists, turns and tackles, each maze is guaranteed to challenge even the most fanatical of footie fans. Start off in the lower leagues, then progress through trickier and trickier tangles until you’ve made it all the way to the final trophy.And, for readers eager to boost their football know-how, there are also loads of real-life football facts to wow your mates with.

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Discover the magical world of caticorns, unicorns, purr-maids and much more in this unique colouring book.Featuring all the trendiest animal mash-ups, grab your pens and get ready to complete these enchanting scenes. You’ll find llama-corns, panda-corns and pug-icorns all waiting to be coloured in.Every page features an inspirational quote destined to spark your imagination.

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Suitable for holidays and rainy days, the Holiday Boredom Buster will fill your days with endless fun.This book is packed with pictures to colour, doodles to complete and puzzles to solve – including mazes, spot-the-differences, search-and-finds, dot-to-dots and tricky brainteasers.So pop your pens and this book in your backpack wherever you go to fill your holiday with fun.Other titles in the series:9781780555676 Are We Nearly There Yet?9781780556055 The Backpack Activity Book9781780556062 Amazing Pen & Paper Games

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This pocket-sized dot-to-dot book is perfect for keeping boys and girl of all ages entertained for hours on end. With over 150 puzzles, this book is brimming with stylish dot to dots to discover and colour. The puzzles are spread over beginner, intermediate, advanced and ace-puzzler difficulties, for the ultimate dot-to-dot challenge. Featuring a stylish new cover design, this title is part of the 'Buster Puzzle Books' series.Other books in the series:9781780554402 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 19781780554341 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 29781780554419 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 19781780554334 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 29781780555003 The Kids' Book of Mazes 19781780555027 The Kids' Book of Mazes 29781780555010 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 19781780555034 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 29781780555041 The Kids' Book of Puzzles 1

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An inspirational look at some of the most amazing women in history, complete with creative fill-in elements to spark imagination. Every page of this book is filled with aspirational and astounding stories about the most influential women to have ever lived. What’s more, readers can step into the lives of these inspirational figures with unique activities, creative questions to answer and captivating topics to give thought to.With quirky artwork to bring each story to life, readers can travel the globe and discover remarkable women from across the world, from every kind of profession, with every kind of talent. From American aviator Amelia Earhart and Danish spy Brita Tott, to the Polish physicist Marie Curie and Mexican activist Eufrosina Cruz.

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A truly magical colouring book, brimming with extraordinary illustrations of fantastic fairytale princesses, sparkling slippers, amazing ball-gowns, cute carriages and pretty ponies. Children will simply fall in love with this enchanting collection of beautiful scenes to colour!

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'A great book that helps you look after the most powerful computer you will ever have.' – Jay Jayamohan, Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, John Radcliffe Hospital, OxfordAn essential guide for living better for longer. Packed full of exercises and practical tips to keep our most vital organ in shape, and breaking down the science between brain function and how sleep, exercise, diet and even socializing are imperative for maintaining our grey matter. What does it mean to have a healthy, happy brain? Especially in the current climate, where our lifestyles are changing dramatically and our movements are being restricted, getting to know the factors that affect our brain function and the things we can actively do to improve it is crucial.Written in an accessible and engaging way for the nonscientist, this will be a comprehensive and up-to-date look at our current understanding, what a fast-changing field it is and how much we still don’t know when it comes to disorders of the brain. Including some fascinating insights from leading scientists in the field and focusing on important areas such as diet, sleep, exercise, brain training and emotions, Brain Power will explain the science behind what really affects our brains, as well as providing practical tips and exercises to improve and maintain brain function into old age.

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