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Sean Bartram is the owner of Core Pilates and Fitness and holds training certifications from the American Council on Exercise and the Pilates Method Alliance. Sean has trained athletes from the IndyCar Series, NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS and is the official trainer of the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders Sean is the author of High-Intensity Interval Training for Women and Idiot's Guides: High-Intensity Interval Training.

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Shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2019Meet the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that are all around, but too small for us to see, in this children's science book by bestselling author and science comedian Steve Mould.What do a squid that glows, fungus that grows, and tiny creatures in the soil under your toes all have in common? Find out in this dynamic and engaging book all about bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes. The Bacteria Book perfectly walks the line between "ew, gross!" and "oh, cool!", exploring why we need bacteria and introducing readers to its microbial mates: viruses, fungi, algae, archaea, and protozoa. The Bacteria Book is a fun and informative introduction to a STEAM subject that brings kids up-close to the big world of tiny science. With remarkable photography, kooky character illustrations, and lots of fun facts, this book uses real-life examples of microbiology in action to show how microbes keep our bodies and our world running.

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From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, Todd Parr, comes a beloved picture book celebrating all kinds of dads - now for the first time in paperback!

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Join Baby Dinosaur on her first swimming adventure as she discovers that everyone can succeed in their own way.DK invites you on a fun-filled journey with the lovable Baby Dinosaur, a thrill-seeking explorer with a heart of gold, as she sets out on an underwater adventure.Baby Stegosaurus loves a challenge - even one that seems impossible. And on a sunny day at the beach, she has her mind set on learning how to swim! Luckily, she has the best kind of pals to help her out. But when she finds that she can't swim like the seahorse or the dolphin, and definitely not like the octopus, she fears this might be the end of her dream...A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, Baby Dinosaur Under the Sea features:- 14 simple pages within a chunky and easy-to-hold board book.- Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life.- Rhyming text and important vocabulary words to encourage early learning.- Heart-warming storylines with a strong underlying message. Proving the perfect story book for early learners, Baby Dinosaur Under the Sea develops early reading, builds social skills, and gently reminds every child that they can achieve things, but they might do so in a different way to others. Celebrate your child's curiosity with this baby book that teaches little ones persistence, and embracing differences by showing that everyone has their own unique, but equally brilliant way of doing things.Perfect for parents and children to read together, whether as a bedtime story or a read aloud with friends, this Baby Dinosaur book is sure to delight. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?There's so much more to explore and love with DK's Baby Dinosaur series. If you enjoyed Baby Dinosaur Under the Sea, why not try the other book in this series, Baby Dinosaur on the Farm!

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Take control of your narrative and become the best version of yourself with 50 Hip-Hop inspired lessons that will motivate a new generation.Grant Brydon has interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Here he shares the creative directions and tips derived from one-on-one conversations with Pharrell Williams, J Cole, Big Sean, Nipsey Hussle, and many more. With chapters covering motivation, creativity, authenticity, mental wellbeing, resilience, and more, the advice gleaned from these important artists' life experiences will help you to face up to your own challenges and inspire you to make simple changes that have major positive consequences. Lessons include:- Award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer J Cole on how to Define Success- Grammy award-winning hip-hop- legend Nas on Maintaining Focus on What's Important - A lesson in Committing to Inspiration from Flo Milli, viral TikTok sensation and Best New Artist nominee at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards- Big Sean on how to Take Time Off and Talk to Someone- Multiple BET Hip Hop Awards nominee Action Bronson on how not to be discouraged- Kenny Beats - producer of Vince Staples and Ed Sheeran - on the dangers of overthinking- Grammy nominated Freddie Gibbs on Integrity- Hip-hop royalty Pharrell Williams on the importance of always staying curious- Mac Miller on reinventionAdopt a hip-hop mindset to take control of your own narrative and become the best version of yourself with this book of 50 must-read lessons on creativity and self help that will inspire a new generation. Containing exclusive interviews with billion-streaming artists, including J Cole, Nas, Big Sean, Flo Milli, Action Bronson and many more, alongside contemporary illustrations by Ketu the Artist, which offer a fresh visual take on the self-help genre. This is a must-have volume for fans of hip-hop, alongside individuals with an interest in positive thinking, wellness and self-help. Quotes:"Grant Brydon compiles many of the major keys from some of the most prolific voices in hip-hop and draws a through-line to the hearts of their success stories... An entertaining and informative read." ? Kathy Iandoli, author of God Save The Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop."A thoughtful collection of essays on hard work and creativity that taps into generous anecdotal wisdom about music and life from an array of personalities in the industry, past and present." ? Lance Scott Walker, author of DJ Screw: A Life In Slow Revolution."A brilliant tapestry of story and artistry by a seasoned journalist whose love for hip-hop flourishes here." ? Ciesay, co-founder of PLACES+FACES.

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Little Butterfly is a charming and emotional wordless picture book, in the vein of acclaimed books like Suzy Lee's Wave and Barbara Lehman's The Red Book, by debut author-illustrator Laura Logan. This is a story of a young girl, a simple act of kindness, and a magical, once-in-a-lifetime journey. Laura Logan's sweet and surprising illustrations tell an extraordinary tale of compassion rewarded and the wonder of nature. Includes an author's note about the butterfly's metamorphosis and migratory behavior.

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From a young age, the author knew one thing: He loved television. In this book, he tells tales of absurd mishaps during his ten years at CBS News, encounters with the heroes and heroines of his youth, and the real stories behind The Real Housewives. It provides a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the world of television.

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An Observer top ten best new novelist for 2024''A simmering debut, heady with the possibilities of language and the righteousness of female rage'' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies''Lush and dreamlike - a sweltering novel, where the sunlight pulses with nightmarish dread''Colin Walsh, author of Kala''This lusciously verdant novel is rich in grit and dirt, in sensuality and oblivion''Lara Williams, author of Supper Club''A modern-day Dionysian cult of women in the woods - haunting and exhilarating''Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne''Emma Cline''s The Girls meets Lord of the Flies . . . compelling, cultish and utterly feral''Alice Slater, author of Death of a Bookseller______They thought they knew everything about us. The kind of women we were.Iris is adrift when she meets the

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It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Readers will learn how to identify and classify various kinds of stones, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.This book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.

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Capillary electrophoresis is a relatively new technique for analytical chemists. Its importance is increasing. This book offers a first-of-its-kind, much needed, unbiased introduction to CE, focusing mainly on the applications of CE to small molecules, in such a way as to make CE thoroughly understandable and clear. The authors have considerable authority in the field. Over years, the authors have developed and evaluated many CE methods and assembled huge quantities of data, which are presented in this book in a clear, comprehensible and easy-to-use fashion. The authors provide a critical interpretation of selected industrial applications of CE rather than a mere listing of relevant information. This book is an essential tool for every analytical chemist with an interest in CE, at every level of professional involvement with the technique and at every level of study in the chemistry curriculum.

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Beating IT Risks is the essential guide for managers at risk from information technology failure. It provides proven models and evaluation tools that will guide senior managers and IT leaders in their decision-making, monitoring and negotiation roles. Combining real-world PA Consulting Group case studies with solid theory and direct author experience, it sits above more specialist titles to help readers develop an integrated, cohesive understanding of IT risk and how to combat it. The authors cover all the different kinds of IT risk, and offer explicit guidance about what to consider when implementing a risk management approach to best meet an individual company's needs.

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Blockbuster bestseller Barbara Delinsky tells a powerful and unforgettable story of friendship, love and forgiveness, with memorable characters that help to create the kind of compelling narrative that has earned this author an ever-widening readership.

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A vibrant and playful seek-and-find picture book by the acclaimed Swedish artist and designer Laura Ljungkvist, in which the reader uncovers cars, trucks, and all kinds of things that go hidden in a dazzling array of patterns and colors. The artwork, inspired by a European aesthetic, gives this work a simple but sophisticated look that appeals to both children and adults. Things to find are cleverly concealed as each page provides a new challenge for the reader to discover. An artful and unique book for children who love Where's Wally. AGES: 3-7 AUTHOR: Laura Ljungkvist is the acclaimed author/illustrator of Follow the Line, which was an LA Times Best Illustrated book.

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The first collection of its kind, Transgender Marxism is a provocative and groundbreaking union of transgender studies and Marxist theory. Exploring trans lives and movements, the authors delve into the experience of surviving as transgender under capitalism. They explore the pressures, oppression and state persecution faced by trans people living in capitalist societies, their tenuous positions in the workplace and the home, and give a powerful response to right-wing scaremongering against ‘gender ideology’. Reflecting on the relations between gender and labour, these essays reveal the structure of antagonisms faced by gender non-conforming people within society. Looking at the history of transgender movements, Marxist interventions into developmental theory, psychoanalysis and workplace ethnography, the authors conclude that for trans liberation, capitalism must be abolished.

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Doctorates awarded based on artefact and exegeses, and enabled through creative-led research, are a minority enrolment which suffer from wildly diverse examination expectations and assumptions about quality. Widening the disciplinary parameters and currency of this kind of doctorate, The Creative PhD is the first book that challenges the standards, structure and value of this research. The authors, themselves leading authorities on doctoral education, break fresh ground by demonstrating that rather than being intrinsically wedded to the creative arts or media studies, arts-based research practice doctorates can transcend traditional humanities subjects, becoming instead a model of organizing knowledge, developing methodologies and presenting research. Offering a critical reflection on the contemporary state of the PhD, the authors probe and reshape creative-led research to increase transparency for doctoral students, supervisors and examiners, inviting readers to access a new pathway to how original research is created, supervised and assessed.

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What are hybrid media events? Who creates them and what kind of purpose do they serve in contemporary societies? This book addresses these questions by re-thinking media events in the contemporary digital media environment saturated by intensified circulation of radical violence. The empirical analyses draw on the investigation of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris, in 2015 and the global responses those attacks stirred in the media audience. This book provides a new way of thinking about the idea of the hybrid in global media events. The authors give special emphasis to the hybrid dynamics between the different actors, platforms and messages in such events, explaining how global news media, terrorists and political elites interact with ordinary media users in social media. It demonstrates how tweets such as "Je suis Charlie" circulate from one digital media platform to another and what kind of belongings are created in those circulations during the times of distraction. In addition, the book examines how emotions, speed of communication and fight for attention become hybridized in the digital media. All these aspects, the authors argue, shape the ways in which we make sense of global media events in the present digital age. The authors invite readers to critically reflect the technological, economical, political and socio-cultural challenges connected with today's global media events and the ethical encounters they may entail.

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'As heart-wrenching as it is achingly beautiful' Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve'Heartbreaking and life affirming' Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters'Courage, friendship, loyalty, hardship, love – this novel has everything' Mary Beth Keane, Ask Again, YesFrom the author of The Stationery Shop of Tehran, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams of a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind, passionate girl with a brave and irrepressible

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“A haunting meditation on the bonds between mothers and daughters. Zeldis offers a fascinating look into historic New York City and New Orleans, and her skill as a storyteller is matched by her compassion for her characters. What a beautiful read.”—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace“By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, Kitty Zeldis’s The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights, set against the backdrop of the not-always-so-roaring Twenties, is an only-in-America story of reinvention, rising above tragedy, and finding family.”—Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author of Band of SistersFor fans of Fiona Davis, Beatriz Williams, and Joanna Goodman, a mesmerizing historical novel from Kitty Zeldis, the author of Not Our Kind, about three women in 1920s New York City and the secrets they ho

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Throughout the West, theory - in particular feminist theory - tends either to ignore difference altogether or to lapse into a kind of cultural relativism. Resisting these two moves, the authors here explore the possibilities of achieving feminist work across cultural divides. In doing so, they bring the issues of colonialism and post-colonialism into the typically aesthetic debates over postmodernism and the construction of culture; at the same time, they broaden these debates to include the normally excluded issue of feminist participation. Asking how ideas of postmodernism and post-colonialism are variously deployed by feminists and others in different locations allows the authors to trace the flow of information and theory in transnational cultural production. To this end, they pursue two lines of questioning: What kinds of feminist practices engender theories that resist of the question of modernism? And how do we understand the production and reception of diverse forms of feminism within a framework of transnational social/cultural/economic movements?

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How do race and race relations influence leadership practice and the education of students? In this timely and provocative book, the author identifies cultural and unstated norms and beliefs around race and race relations, and explores how these dynamics influence the kind of education students receive. Drawing on findings from extensive observations, interviews, and documents, the author reveals that many decisions that should have been based on pedagogy (or what is best for students) were instead inspired by conscious and unconscious racist assumptions, discrimination, and stereotypes. With applicable implications and lessons for all, this book will help schools and leadership programs to take the next step in addressing longstanding and deeply entrenched inequity and inequality in schools.

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The first book of its kind in English, Ancient Meteorology discusses Greek and Roman approaches and attitudes to this broad discipline, which in classical antiquity included not only 'weather', but occurrences such as earthquakes and comets that today would be regarded as geological, astronomical or seismological.The range and diversity of this literature highlights the question of scholarly authority in antiquity and illustrates how writers responded to the meteorological information presented by their literary predecessors. Ancient Meteorology will be a valuable reference tool for classicists and those with an interest in the history of science.

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An inspirational guide to using nature in textile art, with step-by-step projects Plants, flowers, gardens, insects and birds are a rich source of inspiration for artists and designers of all kinds. This beautiful guide demonstrates how to get the most out of your surroundings to create original and unique pieces in textiles. Beginning with a chapter on drawing from nature, the book demonstrates how to use sketchbooks and create mood boards to explore your local environment and landscape. The author demonstrates how to make small pieces such as folding books based on observational drawing and stitch. Moving on to a section on floral inspiration, the author shows how to use plants and flowers in your work, from using stencilled flower motifs as embellishment to printing with plants onto fabric and making simple relief prints. Finally, the taking flight chapter demonstrates how to move into three-dimensions and sculptural work with birds and insects made from cloth. Featuring step-by-step projects as well as work from contemporary artists, makers and collaborative groups throughout, this practical and beautiful guide shows how practitioners of all kinds can draw from the natural world for making and inspiration.

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Will Flowkwee prove that four heads are better than one - and save Earth? Will all the miserable whining Earthlings and the fluffy clouds and chocolate and cheerful worms and cardboard be destroyed? If you are the kind of lazy good-for-nothing duffer of an Earthling who just browses on to another webpage then you'll never ever ever ever ever know.The second in a hilarious series for young readers, illustrated throughout with wacky pictures by the author herself!

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Non-market valuation has become a broadly accepted and widely practiced means of measuring the economic values of the environment and natural resources. In this book, the authors provide a guide to the statistical and econometric practices that economists employ in estimating non-market values.The authors develop the econometric models that underlie the basic methods: contingent valuation, travel cost models, random utility models and hedonic models. They analyze the measurement of non-market values as a procedure with two steps: the estimation of parameters of demand and preference functions and the calculation of benefits from the estimated models. Each of the models is carefully developed from the preference function to the behavioral or response function that researchers observe. The models are then illustrated with datasets that characterize the kinds of data researchers typically deal with. The real world data and clarity of writing in this book will appeal to environmental economists, students, researchers and practitioners in multilateral banks and government agencies.

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Nineteen scholars from five countries explore significant issues in the history of ethnomusicology and its methodological and theoretical foundations, while providing a critique of the discipline. "This is a useful and enriching collection of articles of interest to musicologists and ethnomusicologists...The authors manage to cover much ground, presenting fascinating insights into the history of the discipline while also exploring new directions in both theory and analysis...the most sweeping work of this kind to be published since the 1960s."--L. D. Loeb, University of Utah, for Choice

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A beautiful and sensitive exploration of grief, loss and hope from Karl James Mountford, in his much-awaited author-illustrator debut.One day, Fox is drawn to something in the forest – it’s something small, something silent, perhaps forgotten. It’s a bird, as still as can be. Fox is confused, upset and angry – is the bird broken? But then a little moth comes along. Kind and wise and comforting, Moth shares a gentle philosophy: the story of the circles in the sky.Told with huge sensitivity and style, this story of grief and hope feels like a folk tale for modern times.

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Best known for the scene-stealing city of Dubrovnik, Croatia's Dalmatian Coast also offers the stunning city of Split, the vibrant resort town of Hvar and natural beauty in abundance - think pristine beaches, craggy coves and vineyards perched on hillsides.Make the most of your trip to this historic region with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast have to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dubrovnik and the Dalmation Coast is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dubrovnik and the Dalmation Coast you will find:- Detailed Top 10 lists of Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast must-sees including Dubrovnik's Old City Walls, Split's Diocletian's Palace, Vis and Hvar- Easy-to-follow itineraries including ideas for day trips, weekends and a week's worth of plans to make the most out of each and every day- Expert advice: honest recommendations on Dubrovnik and the Dalmation Coast's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, eating out and sightseeing, with top tips on getting ready, getting around and staying safe- Themed lists including the best family attractions, outdoor activities, old towns, beaches and much more- Detailed maps including a laminated pull-out map of Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast, plus four full-colour area maps- Covers: Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian, Coast Highlights, Old City Walls - Dubrovnik, Stradun - Dubrovnik, Rector's Palace - Dubrovnik, Lokrum, Vis, Korcula Town, Trogir, Diocletian's Palace and Other Sights in Split, Hvar, Pelješac Peninsula, The Dalmation Islands, The Makarska Riviera and Split, Southern DalmatiaLooking for more on Croatia's culture, history and attractions? Don't forget to check out DK Eyewitness Croatia.About DK Eyewitness:At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

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Tori Kosara is a children's book writer, editor, and Cookie Monster fan from New York. She loved Sesame Street growing up, and now she enjoys watching it with her two children. Tori has a master's degree in Children's Literature from Roehampton University and has written more than 40 books for children. She lives in East London, England with her husband, two sons, and a story-loving Labrador.

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Collect all your favorite characters from the incredibly popular Disney Tsum Tsum plush toy collection.Meet a new wave of irresistible Disney Tsum Tsum plush toys in DK's Ultimate Sticker Book: Disney Tsum Tsum Stick and Stack! Packed with more than 120 full-color stickers, this new sticker book features the cutest, cuddliest, most collectible characters from the Disney Tsum Tsum 2016 releases. Stick and stack fan favorite characters from Finding Dory and Zootopia to Monsters, Inc. and Rapunzel. Ultimate Sticker Book: Disney Tsum Tsum Stick and Stack! is a must-have for Disney Tsum Tsum fans everywhere.© 2016 DisneySeries Overview: Taking subjects that kids love, DK's Ultimate Sticker Book series is features more than 120 fun, reusable stickers. The activities throughout each book are simple enough for children to do independently, but engaging enough to keep their interest and help develop dexterity, making these books products parents can trust, and ones that kids will want to keep picking up to learn more about their favorite subjects.

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Learning first words in English has never been more fun with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards for children aged 6-9. Make learning new vocabulary fun with these beautifully illustrated flash cards. Introducing 100 essential first words these cards are perfect for children beginning to learn English as a first or second language.English for Everyone Junior: My First Words Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card features an essential first word and an image on one side. On the reverse, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge. Five additional cards are packed with suggestions for educational games and activities. Simple to use and fun, these flash cards are made of sturdy laminated cardboard and are suitable for young hands to play with again and again.Interactive and engaging, these fun flash cards include: -Each card features an essential first word and an illustration to help young learners memorize new vocabulary-Illustration shown on reverse of card so children can test their knowledge-Cards are colour-coded by word classes (nouns, verbs, and adjectives)-Five bonus cards provide ideas for educational activities to play with the cardsSturdy laminated cards prove ideal for young handsThe perfect accompaniment to English for Everyone Junior: My First English Dictionary, this fun, educational pack of 100 flashcards also functions as a stand-alone product for young learners who are starting to read and speak English, proving suitable for children who are learning English both as a first language and second language.These fun flashcards for kids are ideal for Teachers of English as a foreign language seeking extra resources, as well as parents and grandparents looking to support their child's education further.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?If you like English for Everyone Junior: First Words then why not try English for Everyone Junior: My First English Dictionary, as part of the widely successful English for Everyone Junior Series, which have sold more than two million copies in over 90 countries.

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A household name thanks to popular TV series that include The Human Body, which won three British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), Superhuman, Walking with Cavemen, and The Human Mind, Lord Winston's pioneering work in the field of human fertility helped thousands of childless couples have "miracle babies" and earned him an outstanding international reputation. A winner of the Royal Society's prestigious Michael Faraday Gold Award, he was made a life peer in 1995. He is Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London, and an active researcher in reproductive physiology. A champion of science education who has appeared on television, such as The Late Late Show With James Corden, Professor Winston's DK books for children include That's Life, Science Experiments, and My Amazing Body Machine.

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