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Una invitación para embarcarse en un extraordinario viaje de descubrimientos sobre el increíble Imperio romano. Con datos breves y emocionantes minimisiones que animan a seguir explorando. Repleto de divertidas y originales ilustraciones, se trata de una introducción perfecta a esta maravillosa civilización antigua. Lee 30 breves y fascinantes temas relacionados con la antigua Roma; explora la vida de emperadores, gente corriente, soldados y esclavos; descubre por qué se temía al ejército romano y cómo se organizaban las legiones; entiende cómo se expandió esta increíble civilización que duró dos mil años y aprende sobre los inventos, las ideas y las tecnologías romanas que seguimos empleando. Cada tema se presenta en un resumen breve de 30 segundos acompañado de una idea fundamental en 3 segundos e imágenes a todo color. Los temas se refuerzan con elementos activos divertidos para animar a los niños a participar, probar, explorar y descubrir más.

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Let’s face it: we’re not all leaders. Some of us were born to take orders, while others were destined to delegate. But the truth is: we are both shackled and empowered by a simple transaction: if the boss didn’t pay you, you probably wouldn’t turn up. And the sign of a true boss? The sublime and unwavering knowledge that they are in charge.Not all bosses handle being in charge in the same way, however. In How Bad Is Your Boss? you will find many questions to judge your boss’s approach and personality, including: Does your boss greet you for your appraisal with a comforting hot chocolate or a sneer? Does she steal the mic at post-work karaoke or is she happy to retain the role of supreme but aloof overseer? Is his style more simpering-puppy or hardline taskmaster?With How Bad Is Your Boss?, you will discover what lies beneath your boss’s managerial demeanor with a series of fun tests and activities to confirm whether your boss is secretly a real person.

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Explore the world by looking not only at borders, mountains, rivers, seas and oceans, but by discovering the natural wonders of the world, historical artefacts, amazing animals, fascinating cultures and much much more. With stunning illustrations from the incredible Jill Calder, The Picture Atlas is quite unlike anything you’ve seen before. From the freezing Arctic Circle with its powerful orca whales, to the amazing Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef, learn, explore and be amazed by the wonders of the world. Bursting full of beautiful artwork, informative maps and astounding facts, take a trip around the world like you've never seen it before.

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Enter an incredible world of magical beasts, dare to draw near to their captivating powers, and discover the spellbinding stories of 16 favourite mythical creatures from around the world. Venture into this world and you’ll discover why griffins collect a gem called agate, how to put out dragon fire, how mischievous elves can cause terrible nightmares, and much, much more. A Miscellany of Magical Beasts is a beautiful, luxurious gift book showcasing a fascinating menagerie of creatures from the world’s timeless mythologies and legends. Presented in an incredible package with spectacular cover finishes, it is sure to be treasured by fantasy enthusiasts. Each beast is beautifully illustrated with rich, enchanting artworks, accompanied by amazing facts. Five feature spreads take a different approach to each particular beast - including a gleaming guide to the world’s dragons and an enchanting introduction to elf spells and tricks. Imaginative flourishes such as cutaways showing constellations (see where Pegasus’s story ends), and a die-cut linking the lustrous feathers of the phoenix with those of the terrifying harpies, make this a truly inspiring exploration of some wonderfully strange creatures. List of beasts included: phoenix, harpy, griffin, Pegasus, dragons, elves, unicorn, centaur, mermaids and mermen, werewolf, troll, sphinx, basilisk, Cerberus, giant, chimera

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