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Science Of Strength Training: Understand The Anatomy And Physiology To Transform Your Body

Is it time to lose weight, gain muscle, and speed up your metabolism? Discover the hard science needed to perfect each exercise and build your strongest body – at home or in the gym

Packed with research that supports the notion that bodyweight exercises help you reach your weight and fitness goals, this simple to follow guide also gives you valuable insight into how nutrition and exercise can improve your health.

Inside the pages of this strength training book, you’ll discover:

- The physiology and benefits of strength training 

Work towards your strength goals

In this book, Author Austin Current takes readers through the science of strength training, weight loss, nutrition, and overall health. The book looks at why many people fear strength training, why they shouldn’t, and how they can incorporate it into their daily lives. Filled with CGI artwork and science-backed information, this exercise book will help you transform your body and improve your well-being. 

Not only that, but this title also includes full workout plans and over 100 individual exercises. You’ll learn how your muscles engage at each stage, how to do movements properly and without injury, and it shows you different variations for home and gym. This book is also packed with nutritional information and includes dietary advice for vegans and vegetarians. 

Discover more in the series 

DK's Science of series dives into the science of various types of exercises such as weight training, running, and yoga. Each book discusses the benefits of the specific type of workout and how you can transform your outlook about health and fitness. 

How The Book Works

The first section — human physiology — introduces you to the wonder that is skeletal muscle and the mechanisms that underpin strength training’s demands on the body. It will help you understand how muscles work and grow, and how the resistance work stimulates muscles to develop strength and size, alongside its positive impacts on bones and connective tissue. It also explains how the body powers muscular work and shows you how to calculate your own daily macronutrient requirements. Lastly, you’re given an overview of the benefits to the brain, and the crucial role it plays in attitude and mental health.

The second section — strength exercises — is devoted to a comprehensive collection of strength training exercises to perform, along with many variations offered to compliment your available training equipment, personal preferences, and level of challenge — at home or in the gym. Each exercise displays the muscles being used throughout the movement with detailed instruction on how to achieve proper form and technique; common mistakes are covered, too.

The third section — preventing injury — explores common injuries related to resistance training, with explanations on how to avoid them and how to return to training if you do suffer an injury. A consistent and structured routine, including a proper warm-up, prepares the body for work, and the various mobility exercises and stretches given will help you tune in to how your body is responding to the training.

The final section — how to train — outlines everything you need to know about the variables of effective strength training, such as training volume and fatigue management. Whether you want to build muscle, strength, or endurance, you’ll find an easy-to-follow program to suit, as well as alternatives for those wanting to workout more often. Then programs form the base of your training and can be adjusted in the months and years to come.

The Science Of Living : 219 Reasons To Rethink Your Daily Routine

Explore the science behind your daily living habits and make your day healthier, happier, and more productive.

Best-selling author Stuart Farrimond brings you a ground-breaking health book that will revitalise your daily routine and bring to light the latest research in psychology, nutrition, biology, and physics alike.

Set out to unearth the facts behind the pseudo-science fads, and provide take-away advice on every area of our lives,is an approachable, entertaining and easy-to read fitness guide for those seeking self-development backed up by solid The Science of Living scientific evidence.

Dive straight in to discover:

-The Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night structure takes you through a typical day.

Is sleeping 8 hours a night good for optimum health? If I exercise every day, why am I not losing weight? Should I brush my teeth before or after breakfast? Is coffee good or bad for you?

These are all fundamental everyday questions explored throughout this wellness book, which combines popular science with practical self-improvement, factoring in the latest scientific research to debunk the common myths and provide easy-to-read and relatable content for every reader! The popular question and answer format brings an immediacy to the information provided, and the highly visually illustrations truly bring the science to life in a contemporary and accessible way.

From fitness tips to circadian rhythms, productivity to popular science, this all-encompassing healthy lifestyle book truly does have it all.

What better way to redefine your routine and revitalise your life than gifting yourself a new you this New Years? This curated collection of self-improvement tips will teach you to become a better balanced version of yourself. So make 2022 the year of wellness and healing yourself!

The Mysteries Of The Universe: Discover The Best-Kept Secrets Of Space

Journey from Earth to the outer reaches of the universe with this stunning book about space! You'll encounter bizarre planets, distant stars, and intricate galaxies.

Every page of this captivating space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, from planets, asteroids to black holes and galaxies. Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries!

For centuries, the mysteries of space have captured our imaginations. This picture book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space.

Take your little astronaut on a journey from our planet out into the furthest reaches of the universe! Filled with gorgeous illustrations and incredible photography, young readers will be intrigued by the detailed close-up images of each celestial body.

The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on facts, myths, and key discoveries about the universe! Explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond. This educational book also includes reference pages packed with fascinating information.

Journey Through the Vastness of Space

Join us on an adventure across the universe, as we rocket to the stars! Discover 100 objects from the universe, arranged from the closest to our planet to the ones furthest away. Storybook-style text and out-of-this-world pictures make this book perfect for an astronomical bedtime. It's also a fantastic space gift for children who can't get enough of the solar system.

Grab your spacesuit and put your helmet on! Inside the pages of this adventure book, you'll find:

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Science Activity Pack

Perfect for kids, this children's pack will excite young kids by revealing the everyday ways they can be scientists.

Unleash your child's scientific curiosity and creativity with this exciting science pack for kids. The handy backpack contains an activity book where kids can play their way through 13 fun STEM projects, more than 20 stickers, a certificate, and your very own lab goggles.

The Science Activity Pack is bursting with exciting, easy-peasy science fun to do at home and on-the-go that will keep kids busy for hours! Little scientists are invited to discover why water goes stiff in the freezer, what makes slime super stretchy, how magnifying glasses work, and lots more.

With this pack, children can touch, smell, see, hear, taste, and above all, play their way to scientific amazement!

I Feel Happy: Why Do I Feel Happy Today?

The sunshine character, Happy, is here to teach your little ones how to recognize this big emotion and name their feelings.

Happy teaches small children that the feeling is sometimes loud, and other times it's calm, like having a quiet cuddle. This brightly illustrated board book is a gentle and simple introduction to sometimes overwhelming emotions.

This adorable book puts words to the feelings that small children have experienced, but might not have the names for just yet. This will help your preschooler tell you how they are feeling and teach them what happiness looks like in other people.

I Feel Happy lets kids know that even if they don't feel happy right now, the good feeling will come back again. It explains what happens in the brain in uncomplicated terms, perfect for young children. It shows how being happy affects the body, like smiling and laughing.

The easy language makes for a fun and educational reading time. This helps children with language, vocabulary and talking about their emotions, especially if they have difficulty expressing feelings. Let the Happy character help your toddler answer difficult questions with simple explanations

Why Do I Feel Happy Today?

This fantastic kids' feelings guide includes:

- Easy-to-understand descriptions of the key emotion: Happiness

The ray of sunshine Happy from this delightful book has friends! Look out for the little star in I Feel Proud, the raincloud in I Feel Sad, the little flame in I Feel Angry and all of them together in How Do I Feel?

LEGO Magical Ideas

Add some sparkle to your LEGO® building with more than 50 magical model ideas!

Use your LEGO collection to create enchanted forests, mythical creatures, fairies, superheroes, wands, and much more.

Believing in magic is just the beginning!

©2020 The LEGO Group.

LEGO Jurassic World The Dino Files: With LEGO Jurassic World Claire Minifigure And Baby Raptor!

From T. rex to Triceratops, meet all the incredible dinos! Features a Claire minifigure and baby raptor!

Explore LEGO® Jurassic World with Claire and Owen. Visit the laboratory where dinosaurs are created. Go for a ride in a Gyrosphere. Learn about the original Jurassic Park and marvel at the sights.

Features fascinating real-world dinosaur facts!

LEGO Jurassic World: The Dino Files comes with a Claire minifigure and baby raptor.

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LEGO Super Nature: Includes Four Exclusive LEGO Mini Models

Discover the natural world with LEGO® bricks!

Did you know there's a plant that eats insects? And a mammal that can fly? LEGO® Super Nature is packed full of fascinating facts from the natural world, all illustrated with LEGO builds. Best of all, the book comes with bricks to make four exclusive LEGO minibuilds.

From insects, flowers, and trees to mammals, birds, and deepwater fish, LEGO Super Nature takes you on a tour of discovery through the wonders of the natural world. You will learn all about the amazing plants and creatures we share our planet with, their homes and the weird and wonderful things they get up to.

Specially commissioned plant and animal builds illustrate the lively text, giving ideas and inspiration for building your own LEGO models.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and the Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. All rights reserved. ©2020 The LEGO Group.

My Encyclopedia Of Very Important Oceans

A charming children's encyclopedia that takes you on a journey into the deep blue to discover the wonders of the world's oceans!

The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn.

Bursting with up-to-date facts and discoveries, this exciting kid's encyclopedia includes everything from the spectacular seabirds soaring over Earth's vast oceans, to the tiny creatures lurking on the ocean floor.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:

- Read fun facts about weird and wonderful ocean creatures

Our ocean encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations, fun fact files and educational stats about oceanographic life. In fact, 'oceans' is an on-trend topic, with more and more wildlife books with an environmental focus seeing an increase in sales. Encourage early learners to go on a journey into under the water to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether shared reading with the family, or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for all young ocean lovers.

Tell the story of underwater world one page at a time, by uncovering:

- Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner

I Feel Brave: Why Do I Feel Brave Today?

The Rainbow character is here to help your little ones overcome their fears and learn how to be brave!

Sometimes you feel brave like a superhero. It's the best feeling! This adorable first emotions book introduces children to the feeling of being brave, what happens inside our bodies and all the things you can do that are brave.

Inside the pages of this illustrated board book, you'll discover:

- Clear questions directed at young readers create an interactive learning experience

Let your youngsters follow the story of the little brave Rainbow who explores all the things that children can be courageous about. Questions such as, "What have you done that is brave?", turn the book into a fun and educational reading experience. Children will learn how to push past their fears and be brave and strong!

This wonderful nursery book helps children build their language and vocabulary skills and encourages them to talk about their emotions, especially if they have difficulty expressing feelings. It also shows preschoolers that you don't have to be brave all the time, giving examples of when we shouldn't be brave in everyday life, and shows us that we're all a lot braver than we think.

It's the perfect book for parents who want to boost their child's confidence or preschool teachers looking for resources to help teach social and emotional skills.

Complete the Series

The sweet little Rainbow in this colourful picture book has friends! Look out for Sunshine in I Feel Happy, Raincloud in I Feel Sad, and Flame in I Feel Angry. These cute characters in this First Emotions series from DK will help preschoolers to better understand and name their emotions.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Encyclopedia

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about everything from science and space to animals and dinosaurs.

Travel around the world to explore the continents, discover where different animals live, learn all about the people who came before us, and find out how your body works in this colourful and charming first reference book about everything.

Each chapter focuses on a different theme, with a new topic every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about light and sound, the planets in the Solar System, how plants grow, and much, much more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to key curriculum subjects.

For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have encyclopedia.

How Deep Is The Ocean? : With 200 Amazing Questions About The Ocean

DK brings you a beautifully illustrated and engaging ocean encyclopedia to teach young readers all about what lies beneath!

Introducing How Deep is The Ocean? - A captivating kid's fact book set out to answer over 200 burning questions your child may have about the world's oceans, such as:

Where do waves come from? How do icebergs float? Do fish sleep?

And many more!

A practical yet enticing guide to our world's waters, your child can dive straight in to discover:

- 5 neatly structured chapters, covering each key theme in great detail

Steve Setford takes you on an enticing journey to the bottom of the deep blue, to discover everything from tsunamis to shipwrecks; currents to coral reefs; the fiercest of sharks and so much more!

The ideal book for 7-9 year olds, this children's encyclopedia is a must-have volume for budding marine biologists, young oceanographers and those who wish to broaden their horizons on the impact of climate change on our oceans.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So let us plant the seed of curiosity in the minds of our young readers, and watch as it blossoms into a life-long love of reading, exploring, and discovering the diverse world around us.

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Who Was Ernest Hemingway?

Find out how a journalist and sportsman became one of the most famous American novelists of the twentieth century in this new addition to the 1 New York Times bestselling series!

Ernest Hemingway wasn't just a novelist. He was a hunter and a fisherman; he became an ambulance officer in Paris, France, during World War I; and he worked as a reporter during the civil war in Spain in the 1930s. All of these experiences had such an important impact on Ernest's life that he used them as inspiration for some of his most notable works of fiction, including The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, and For Whom the Bell Tolls.

He wrote short stories, novels, and articles in an understated, direct style, that is still beloved by readers today. Hemingway is remembered as much for his fiction as he is for his adventurous lifestyle.

Who Is Queen Elizabeth II?

How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the 1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! 

In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British Royal Family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line!

Queen Elizabeth has reigned since 1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life has been one of strict discipline and duty.

This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who is a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she has kept the monarchy together through good times and bad.

Clouds In A Teacup: A Mindful Journey And Coloring Book

As soon as you open the cover of Clouds in a Teacup, you step into a contemplative journey of your own creation. Oakland, California artist and activist Brett Cook invites you to shed your stress and worries to consider the wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh during the relaxing process of coloring. His evocative black and white images nurture your own creativity; the resulting pictures will reflect your vision.

Clouds in a Teacup balances reflection and action, providing a personal springboard to contemplation and expression. Everyone has creativity within them, and these drawings nurture the meditative potential of the process, helping to relieve stress and increase joy, and rewarding you with compelling final images.

The 40 images, including double page spreads, are printed on the highest quality recycled paper through which gel and colored pens will not bleed.

The Path Of Emancipation

The Path of Emancipation transcribes Thich Nhat Hanh's first twenty-one day retreat in North America in 1998, when more than four hundred practitioners from around the world joined him to experience mindfulness. This book deliberately preserves the tone and style of a retreat, including soundings of the bell, meditation breaks, and the question-and-answer sessions. This not only provides a genuine feeling of a retreat for those who have not had the chance to participate in one, but it also preserves this wonderful practice time for those who have attended. In The Path of Emancipation, Thich Nhat Hanh translates the Buddhist tradition into everyday life and makes it relevant and transforming for us all. Studying in-depth the Discourse on the Full Awareness of Breathing, he teaches how mindfulness can help us reduce stress, and live simply, confidently, and happily while dwelling in the present moment.

Sacred Places: A Mindful Journey And Coloring Book

In this second book in our Mindful Journey Coloring Book series, Thich Nhat Hanh’s wisdom is paired with black-and-white renderings of magical places and simple interiors created by multi- faceted Berkeley, California artist Jason DeAntonis, the bestselling illustrator of the Mindfulness Essentials series. Each image offers a contemplative setting that you can make your own; the process of applying your own vision while considering Nhat Hanh’s teachings will allow for deep relaxation, creative abandon, and the creation of personal happiness. All images are printed on the highest quality non-bleed recycled paper.

Is Nothing Something?: Kids' Questions And Zen Answers About Life, Death, Family, Friendship, And Everything In Between

In Is Nothing Something? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh answers heartfelt, difficult, and funny questions from children of all ages. Illustrated with original full-color artwork by Jessica McClure, Is Nothing Something? will help adults plant the seeds of mindfulness in the young children in their lives. Beginning with the most basic questions, "What is important in life?" and "Why is my brother mean to me?" and progressing through issues that we all wrestle with, such as "How do I know if I really love somebody?", "How long am I going to live?", and "What does God look like?", each page presents a question with a short answer from Thich Nhat Hanh, appropriate for beginning readers to work with on their own. The back of the book has the first complete children’s biography of Thich Nhat Hanh, along with basic, kid-friendly instructions for mindful breathing and mindful walking. Both humorous and profound, Is Nothing Something? is the perfect resource for kids with questions, adults looking to answer them, and anyone with questions of their own.

Peace Begins Here: Palestinians And Israelis Listening To Each Other

In this highly anticipated Buddhist perspective on resolving conflict, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh demonstrates how a real peace process is based on spiritual,not political strength. Inspired by an ongoing Buddhist retreat project for Israelis and Palestinians, this book offers practical ways to handle our strong emotions and misperceptions and provides a possible way out of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Peace Begins Here is rich with stories from individual Israelis and Palestinians, as well as examples from Thich Nhat Hanh’s life, including his experience with nonviolent action during the war in Vietnam and its aftermath. Highlights include personal stories from participants in the peace retreats and Thich Nhat Hanh’s collected practices for peace, including deep listening, deep relaxation, mindful walking, mindful eating, and loving speech.

Where Is The Buddha?

A new story for children from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh: a young boy named Minh goes on a journey to find the Buddha, only to discover the Buddha is in each one of us

Minh loves going to the temple with his parents. Everyone is nice to him there as they go about their daily work. But his favorite part of the temple is the Buddha statue. He is very impressed by all of the bananas, mangoes, and other fruits that people leave for the Buddha. He imagines that the Buddha must really like all of those fruits! To Minh, the Buddha statue is the Buddha.

As Minh grows up, eventually he realizes that the Buddha statue isn't actually the Buddha. But if the statue isn't the Buddha, then what is? Where is the Buddha? With his characteristic insight, sincerity, and sense of humor, Thich Nhat Hanh guides young readers through a charming tale of discovery, beginning in India with the story of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha, and then on to Vietnam with Minh and his quest. 

Includes a section at the end of the book on How to Be a Buddha, with basic breathing exercises and meditations for children.

Our World In Pictures: Countries, Cultures, People & Places: A Visual Encyclopedia Of The World

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's book takes you on an exciting round-the-globe tour, with a stopover in every nation on every continent!

Did you know that Cuba's national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India's space programme. Discover the countries of the world - explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts, in this picture-packed children's book. Every country profile is full of photos, and each nation has a full-colour map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world they are, in this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:

- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page

This captivating kids encyclopedia tackles our weird and wonderful world continent by content, with informative profiles for each of the 196 nations of the world and striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts from around the globe!

This world encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this engaging encyclopedia for kids an ideal combination of colourful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children's encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.

Learn all about the world one picture at a time!

If you like Countries of the World, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and explore the incredible animal kingdom with Animal Book.

The Biology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Learn about the most important discoveries and theories of this science in The Biology Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Biology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Biology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Biology, with:

- More than 95 ideas and events key to the development of biology and the life sciences

The Biology Book is a captivating introduction to understanding the living world and explaining how its organisms work and interact - whether microbes, mushrooms, or mammals. Here you'll discover key areas of the life sciences, including ecology, zoology, and biotechnology, through exciting text and bold graphics.

Your Biology Questions, Simply Explained

This book will outline big biological ideas, like the mysteries of DNA and genetic inheritance; and how we learnt to develop vaccines that control diseases. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the living world, The Biology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Here you'll learn about cloning, neuroscience, human evolution, and gene editing, and be introduced to the scientists who shaped these subjects, such as Carl Linnaeus, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Charles Darwin, and Gregor Mendel.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Biology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

DK Readers Level 2: Marvel Black Panther Wakanda Forever!

Learn to read with Marvel's Black Panther!

Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.

Explore Black Panther's mighty Kingdom of Wakanda, the most advanced country on Earth! Meet Black Panther's friends and allies, including his brainy sister Shuri, and his brave bodyguards - the Dora Milaje.

Discover who they are, learn about their skills and abilities, and see how they protect Wakanda and the world.

Step into the exciting world of Black Panther with this Level 2 DK Reader.

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Superman: Dawnbreaker

The blockbuster DC Icons series that began with Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman, Marie Lu's Batman, and Sarah J. Maas's Catwoman continues with the story of the world's first super hero - SUPERMAN - from award-winning 1 New York Times bestselling author MATT DE LA PEÑA.

Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger, better than everyone around him.

He knows drawing attention to himself could be dangerous but lately it's difficult to stay in the shadows. A dark secret is lurking in Smallville and he's not the only one hiding something.

With his best friend, Lana Lang, at his side, Clark is determined to discover what evil lies below the surface of their small town. But there are secrets in Clark's past that threaten to destroy the future Man of Steel.

Before he can save the world, he must save Smallville.

The Physics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives.

Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our technology since the beginning of time. With the focus firmly on unpicking the thought behind each theory - as well as exploring when and how each idea and breakthrough came about - seven themed chapters examine the history and developments in areas such as energy and matter, and electricity and magnetism, as well as quantum, nuclear, and particle physics.

Eureka moments abound: from Pythagoras's observations of the pleasing harmonies created by vibrating strings, and Galileo's experiments with spheres, to Isaac Newton's apple and his conclusions about gravity and the laws of motion. You'll also learn about Albert Einstein's insights into relativity; how the accidental discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation confirmed the Big Bang theory; the search for the Higgs boson particle; and why most of our Universe is missing. If you've ever wondered exactly how physicists formulated - and proved - these abstract concepts, The Physics Book is the book for you.

How Technology Works: The Facts Visually Explained

Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide.

How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smart watches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival, including solar cells and new kinds of farming to feed a growing population.

All the way through the book, step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The opening chapter explains principles that underpin lots of devices - from basic mechanics to electricity to digital technology. From there on, devices are grouped by application - such as the home, transport, and computing - making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side.

How Technology Works is perfect for anyone who didn't have a training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works.

Who Was Stephen Hawking?

Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?"

Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist Galileo, so maybe it was written in the stars that he would become a famous scientist in his own right. Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, Stephen did not let the illness define his life. Known for his groundbreaking work in physics, and identified by his wheelchair and computerized voice system, Stephen continued his research until his death in 2018. He is best known for his black hole theories and his best-selling book A Brief History of Time. Stephen Hawking is an example of a person who had a great mind, but an even greater spirit.

A Little Princess : The Sisterhood

Alone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to make friends at boarding school and settle in.

But when she learns that she'll never see her beloved father again, her life is turned upside down. Transformed from princess to pauper, she must swap dancing lessons and luxury for drudgery and a room in the attic. Will she find that kindness and generosity are all the riches she truly needs?

With deeply poignant introduction written by bestselling author of Chinese Cinderella, A Little Princess is one of the twelve wonderful classic stories being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2008.

What Is NASA?

Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in uncovering the mysteries of the universe. Readers are sure to get sucked into this book.

Get ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla--part creative genius, part mad scientist, and 100% innovator.

When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn't have much money, but he did have a letter of introduction to renowned inventor Thomas Edison. The working relationship between the two men was short lived, though, and the two scientist-inventors became harsh competitors. One of the most influential scientists of all time, Nikola Tesla is celebrated for his experiments in electricity, X-rays, remote controls, and wireless communications. His invention of the Tesla coil was instrumental in the development of radio technology.

Learn more about Napoleon Bonaparte, the decorated French military leader who conquered much of Europe in the early nineteenth century.

Born in the Mediterranean island of Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte felt like an outsider once his family moved to France. But he found his life's calling after graduating from military school. Napoleon went on to become a brilliant military strategist and the emperor of France. In addition to greatly expanding the French empire, Napoleon also created many laws, which are still encoded in legal systems around the world.

Discover how to use astrology to understand yourself, make the best choices, and improve every area of your life.

In her trademark accessible, down-to-earth style, acclaimed astrologer Carole Taylor explains how to use the age-old wisdom of astrology as a powerful tool for self-knowledge and self-enrichment. Using your birth chart as a starting point, you'll learn how to interpret the zodiac signs, planets, and astrological houses to better understand yourself.

Carole shows how astrology can provide psychological insights, then pinpoints ways to use this knowledge to nurture personal and professional relationships, deal with stress, or release your imagination and creativity. You'll discover, too, how star lore can help you when you need it most, with practical advice on negotiating key moments, whether you're changing jobs, starting a family, coping with financial difficulty, or facing retirement.

Authoritative and easy to understand, featuring fascinating case studies and with beautiful, inspiring illustrations throughout, Astrology is your essential guide to making the most of all life's challenges and opportunities.

How Food Works is your own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing questions with easy-to-swallow information.

Today's media is full of new discoveries about food - red wine is good for your heart, caffeine will raise your blood pressure - but is there a biological basis to these claims? How Food Works reveals the facts behind your food, evaluates the benefits of superfoods and antioxidants, and explores behind-the-scenes of modern food production.

Delve into the science behind diets including gluten-free and veganism, as well as the benefits of different diets from around the world. Understand what actually makes food organic, how important sell-by dates really are, and how much salt you should actually be eating. Get the answers to dozens more niggling food questions in How Food Works.

Who Is Pele?

His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he is known as Pele. The now-retired professional soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he's hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pele has been an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organisations like UNICEF has helped improve conditions for children around the world. Young readers can learn more about the man who connected soccer with the phrase "The Beautiful Game."

"A powerful and penetrating exploration of what separates great companies and great leaders from the rest." -Polly LaBarre, coauthor of Mavericks at Work.

Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty?

In studying the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world, Simon Sinek discovered that they all think, act, and communicate in the exact same way-and it's the complete opposite of what everyone else does. People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers might have little in common, but they all started with why. Drawing on a wide range of real-life stories, Sinek weaves together a clear vision of what it truly takes to lead and inspire.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION

Most new businesses fail. But most of those failures are preventable.

The Lean Startup is a new approach to business that's being adopted around the world. It is changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.

The Lean Startup is about learning what your customers really want. It's about testing your vision continuously, adapting and adjusting before it's too late.

Now is the time to think Lean.

The stories of magic and myth gathered by the Brothers Grimm have become part of the way children--and adults--learn about the vagaries of the real world. Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow-White, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red-Cap (Little Red Riding Hood), and Briar-Rose (Sleeping Beauty) are only a few of the more than two hundred enchanting characters included in this volume. The tales are presented just as Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm originally set them down: bold, primal, just frightening enough, and endlessly engaging. With black-and-white illustrations throughout 

Roald DahlWords

Learn some Dahl-icious words with Roald Dahl, the World’s No. 1 Storyteller!

This deluxe board book is the perfect way to learn some splendiferous new words. Featuring beloved art created by Quentin Blake from Roald Dahl’s classic books, this book is perfect for libraries, the youngest classrooms, and baby shower gifts to start a child’s bookshelf.

The Ultimate Kid's Guide to the Universe

With stunning photos of outer space and easy at-home experiments, this is theonlyguide kids need on their journey of learning about all things astronomy: the stars, the planets, the moon, and so much more!

Buckle up and let Jenny Marder, a senior writer for NASA, be your guide to the universe! First stop: the moon!

A perfect read for kids, just in time for the April 2024 total solar eclipse!