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UEFA EURO 2024 Official Kids' Guide
By Kevin Pettman. 2024
This official and exclusive kids' guide to EURO 2024 contains all the essential information young football fans need in the…
run-up to the Championship, which kicks off on 14th June 2024. The book features an overview of the competition's history, a lowdown of the venues in 2024, punchy team profiles and a rundown of all the star players involved, including the likes of Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Pedri, Musiala and many others.Dynamically designed and illustrated, and with more than 125 images, the book is brimmng with facts, stats, records guaranteed to make its readers experts of Europe's biggest continental soccer tournament.The Little Book of Poop: Stinky Wit and Wisdom (The little Book Of... Ser.)
By Orange Hippo. 2024
Bitesize nuggets of poo trivia too witty to wipe away. To celebrate the 540-millionth anniversary of the very first butthole…
– thanks sea sponges – this is the The Little Book of Poo(p). And, rather wonderfully, it's utter shit. A real turd. 100 per cent crap. In short, the perfect toilet book.This compact compendium is anything but constipated, despite being stuffed with perfectly shaped nuggets of poo knowledge squeezed into the easily digetsible form of facts, stats, trivia, quotes and history and much more to boot.This little book lifts the lid on humankind's greatest obsession to celebrate its many shapes, sizes, smells and backstories all for your reading please next time you're on the throne without your phone. With this book, you'll be straining to hold back the tears... of laughter. That's our shat-isfaction guarantee. Enjoy!'Just poopin'. You know how I be.' Michael Scott, The Office U.S., Series 6, Episode 10A Year in Story and Song: A Celebration of the Seasons
By Lia Leendertz. 2024
A Year in Story and Song is a captivating collection of stories and songs that celebrates the seasons. We humans…
love stories. We love to hear them and to tell them, around fires and by bedsides, and we love to use them to make sense of the world around us. The seasons, in all their ever-changing variety, give us many opportunities for storytelling: the full moons and their names, Epiphany in January, St Patrick's Day in March, May Day, Midsummer, Halloween and more. They feature mischievous boggarts and fairies, saints and sailors, leprechauns and dragons, pilgrimages and charms, milk maids and rose queens, Robin Hood and the green man. The songs range from shanties and love songs, to bawdy ballads and wassails, to carols and rounds, and have been sung for hundreds of years, often at particular moments in the calendar.This is a book to treasure all year, every year.The Little Book of Poop: Stinky Wit and Wisdom (The little Book Of... Ser.)
By Orange Hippo. 2024
Bitesize nuggets of poo trivia too witty to wipe away. To celebrate the 540-millionth anniversary of the very first butthole…
– thanks sea sponges – this is the The Little Book of Poo(p). And, rather wonderfully, it's utter shit. A real turd. 100 per cent crap. In short, the perfect toilet book.This compact compendium is anything but constipated, despite being stuffed with perfectly shaped nuggets of poo knowledge squeezed into the easily digetsible form of facts, stats, trivia, quotes and history and much more to boot.This little book lifts the lid on humankind's greatest obsession to celebrate its many shapes, sizes, smells and backstories all for your reading please next time you're on the throne without your phone. With this book, you'll be straining to hold back the tears... of laughter. That's our shat-isfaction guarantee. Enjoy!'Just poopin'. You know how I be.' Michael Scott, The Office U.S., Series 6, Episode 10A Year in Story and Song: A Celebration of the Seasons
By Lia Leendertz. 2024
A Year in Story and Song is a captivating collection of stories and songs that celebrates the seasons. We humans…
love stories. We love to hear them and to tell them, around fires and by bedsides, and we love to use them to make sense of the world around us. The seasons, in all their ever-changing variety, give us many opportunities for storytelling: the full moons and their names, Epiphany in January, St Patrick's Day in March, May Day, Midsummer, Halloween and more. They feature mischievous boggarts and fairies, saints and sailors, leprechauns and dragons, pilgrimages and charms, milk maids and rose queens, Robin Hood and the green man. The songs range from shanties and love songs, to bawdy ballads and wassails, to carols and rounds, and have been sung for hundreds of years, often at particular moments in the calendar.This is a book to treasure all year, every year.Best Dad Ever: The Perfect Thank You Gift for Your Incredible Dad
By Summersdale Publishers. 2024
Show your dad just how much he means to you with this delightful collection of heartfelt quotes and timeless wisdom.…
Is your dad one in a million? Whether he's the best hug-giver, the ultimate counsellor or simply your biggest fan, whether you want your message to be funny or kind, say a massive thank you with the help of this little book.The Body Book: The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your Amazing Body
By Cameron Diaz, Sandra Bark. 2015
Cameron Diaz shares her formula for becoming happier, healthier, and stronger in this positive, essential guide grounded in science and…
inspired by personal experience, a #1 New York Times bestseller.Throughout her career, Cameron Diaz has been a role model for millions of women. By her own candid admission, though, this fit, glamorous, but down-to-earth star was not always health-conscious. Learning about the inseparable link between nutrition and the body was just one of the life-changing lessons that has fed Cameron’s hunger to educate herself about the best ways to feed, move, and care for her body. In The Body Book, she shares what she has learned and continues to discover about nutrition, exercise, and the mind/body connection.Grounded in science and informed by real life, The Body Book offers a comprehensive overview of the human body and mind, from the cellular level up. From demystifying and debunking the hype around food groups to explaining the value of vitamins and minerals, readers will discover why it’s so important to embrace the instinct of hunger and to satisfy it with whole, nutrient-dense foods. Cameron also explains the essential role of movement, the importance of muscle and bone strength and why we need to sweat a little every day.The Body Bookdoes not set goals to reach in seven days or thirty days or a year. It offers a holistic, long-term approach to making consistent choices and reaching the ultimate goal: a long, strong, happy, healthy life.Bay Area Bike Rides Deck, Revised Edition
By Ray Hosler. 2020
50 bike rides for every kind of cyclist completely revised and updated!This revised and updated edition of the classic Bay…
Area Bike Rides Deck offers brand new ways to explore the natural beauty and hidden gems of the San Francisco Bay Area. The deck includes 50 cards comprised of mountain, road, and casual bike rides, with routes for every kind of cyclist, from the less experienced to the ambitious. • The deck contains 50 ride cards plus one quad-fold intro card.• Each card features a full-color map on the front and a route description and detailed mileage log on the back.• Cards are lightweight, durable, portable, and sweat-resistant, and fit in a bike jersey pocket. • Compared with the original edition, this deck includes 20 new rides and essential updates to existing routes.• A perfect gift or self-purchase for casual or dedicated bikers, whether they are Bay Area locals or touristsRay Hosler rides his bicycle as a way of life—for commuting, grocery shopping, and recreation. A former bicycle columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, he lives and cycles in Silicon Valley.The Next President: The Unexpected Beginnings and Unwritten Future of America's Presidents
By Kate Messner, Adam Rex. 2020
An inspiring and informative book for kids about the past and future of America's presidents.Who will be the NEXT president?…
Could it be you? When George Washington became the first president of the United States, there were nine future presidents already alive in America, doing things like practicing law or studying medicine.When JFK became the thirty-fifth president, there were 10 future presidents already alive in America, doing things like hosting TV shows and learning the saxophone.And right now—today!—there are at least 10 future presidents alive in America. They could be playing basketball, like Barack Obama, or helping in the garden, like Dwight D. Eisenhower. They could be solving math problems or reading books. They could be making art—or already making change.• A breezy, kid-friendly survey of American history and American presidents• Great for teachers, librarians, and other educators• Kate Messner's nonfiction picture books have been lauded by critics and received a variety of awards.For young readers and students who loved The New Big Book of Presidents, Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare, and Kid Presidents: True Tales of Childhood from America's Presidents.A helpful addition to curriculums of 5th- to 8th-grade students studying U.S. History and civics and the federal government.• For readers ages 8–12• S. history for kids• Students, librarians, teachers• 5th–8th-grade kidsFrom award-winning author Kate Messner and New York Times bestselling artist Adam Rex comes a timely and compelling compendium about the U.S. presidents—before they were presidents.Kate Messner is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been selected as Best Books by the New York Times, Junior Library Guild, IndieBound, and Bank Street College of Education. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.Adam Rex is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books and novels, including Nothing Rhymes with Orange and the New York Times bestseller Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich. He has worked with the likes of Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett, Jeff Kinney, and Neil Gaiman. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.Girls Garage: How to Use Any Tool, Tackle Any Project, and Build the World You Want to See
By Emily Pilloton. 2020
Girls Garage is the only book you'll ever need for a lifetime of tools and building.Not sure which screws to…
buy? Need to fix a running toilet? With Girls Garage, you'll have the expertise to tackle these problems with your own hands. Or maybe you want to get creative and build something totally new. A birdhouse? A bookshelf? Girls Garage has you covered. Packed with illustrations that will build confidence for your next hardware store run, practical advice on everything from quick fixes to safety tips, and inspiring stories from real-world builder girls and women, this eye-catching volume makes the technical accessible. This is the guide every girl needs to take her life into her own hands. Girls, get in touch with your inner badass, and get building• Informative, inspiring, and designed for everyday use, this is the ultimate book of book of building and woodcraft for girls.• A true confidence builder for girls interested in STEM, woodworking, and home improvement.• Along with her design agency and Girl's Garage, Emily Pilloton has been featured on television shows and the documentary film If You Build It.Girls Garage will be both a trusted household resource and a wellspring of inspiration and encouragement in the vein of Women in Science and Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science and the World.• Nonfiction books for girls age 14 and up• Woodcraft, home repair, kids building projects• Inspiring Kids DIY for teensEmily Pilloton is a designer, builder, educator, and founder of the nonprofit design agency Project H Design and Girls Garage. Her ideas have made their way to the TED stage, the Colbert Report, and the full-length documentary If You Build It. She is currently a lecturer in the College of Environmental Design at the University of California, Berkeley. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.Exercise Physiology: for Health and Sports Performance
By Nick Draper, Craig Williams, Helen Marshall. 2024
This second edition of Exercise Physiology: For Health and Sports Performance brings together all the essential human anatomy and applied…
physiology that students of exercise science, physical education, and sports coaching will need to know.Written in a friendly, accessible style, and containing a wide range of features to help develop understanding, this book provides a complete one-stop shop for exercise physiology broken down into three fundamental parts: foundations of exercise physiology, applied exercise physiology, and the new Part 3, exercise prescription.With Parts 1 and 2 examining the theory, testing, and practical applications of exercise physiology, the new Part 3 reflects the changes in the field by increasing focus on physical activity and diverse populations and helps provides a more complete course text for any exercise physiology course at universities around the world.This newly revised book is key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields of exercise physiology, sports performance, sports therapy, fitness and personal training, and other related sport science courses.The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Expert Advice for Extreme Situations (Worst-Case Scenario)
By Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht. 2019
The 20th anniversary edition of the international bestseller, perfectly timed for everyone needing extra help to be adequately prepared for…
dire situations in today's world.Danger! It lurks at every corner. Quicksand. Sharks. Cyberbullies. Super Flu. From wrestling an alligator to evading drones to landing an airplane if the pilot passes out, The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is here to help with expert, illustrated, step-by-step instructions for the best ways to tackle life's sudden turns for the worse. Needed now more than ever, this revised and expanded edition of the international bestseller delivers frightening and funny real advice readers need to know fast, including crucial information added from across the Worst-Case series and 20 all-new scenarios for 21st-century threats, from extreme weather and "fake news" to dropping a cell phone in the bathroom toilet.EMERGENCY INSTRUCTION FOR ANXIOUS TIMES: This ultimate survival book is packed with expert—and humorous—advice for extreme situations, including tips on great escapes and entrances (how to escape from a sinking car), hacks for technical trouble (how to survive an out-of-control autonomous car), skills for adventure survival (how to survive an avalanche), and more. INFORMATION ANYONE CAN USE: From your nephew who loves camping in the wilderness to your great aunt who became a doomsday prepper during the pandemic, this complete survival guide is the ultimate preparedness tool for people of all ages. A FAVORITE BOOK TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Readers rave about the reactions this entertaining volume elicits, sharing that it's "an absolute hit" as a gift and a "great tabletop item for guests to pick up and browse for a few minutes." One reviewer notes this is "one of the best gifts that I have ever purchased" while another calls the book "a fun read and conversation starter."Perfect for:Kids, teens, and adults interested in learning how to survive anything, from a sudden natural disaster to a zombie apocalypseAnyone who enjoys funny booksBirthday, holiday, or graduation gag giftsYogis have been using marijuana to enhance yoga practice for centuries. In this all-levels handbook, expert yoga instructor Darrin Zeer…
distills this ancient practice for a modern audience, guiding readers on combining yoga and marijuana for a healing and blissful practice. Simple-to-follow instructions and illustrations for each pose are presented alongside weed strain recommendations, tips for safe consumption, and therapeutic benefits, including clarity, relaxation, and stress relief. Inviting, encouraging, and accessible to all yogis, from those just getting started on the mat to seasoned practitioners looking to enrich their practice, High Yoga makes it easy to relax the mind, ease the body, and lift the spirit.Connoisseur Kids: Etiquette, Manners, and Living Well for Parents and Their Little Ones
By Jennifer L. Scott. 2019
From Jennifer Scott—author of the New York Times bestselling Madame Chic series and founder of the Daily Connoisseur blog—comes this…
playful take on manners and being a good global citizen. Parents and younger children work together to read about a wide range of topics: communication, table manners, tidiness, thinking of others, grooming, and health. Activities, learning games, fill-in-the-blanks, letter-writing exercises, recipes (for food and for slime!), and some fun songs and rhymes help kids learn concepts and practice good behaviors. Featuring charming illustrations and go-to advice from a trusted source, this is a timely guide for raising well-mannered, neat, and gracious children for parents, grandparents, and children of reading age.Other-Wordly: words both strange and lovely from around the world
By Yee-Lum Mak. 2016
Discover words to surprise, delight, and enamor. Learn terms for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees, for…
dancing awkwardly but with relish, and for the look shared by two people who each wish the other would speak first. Other-Wordly is an irresistible ebook for lovers of words and those lost for words alike.How to Drive: Real World Instruction and Advice from Hollywood's Top Driver
By Ben Collins. 2016
Here's the ultimate guide to being the best—and safest—driver possible. And an absolute must for everyone with a learner's permit.…
Former Top Gear Stig and professional driver Ben Collins shares expert skills culled from a twenty year career as one of the best drivers in the world, famous for racing in the Le Mans series and NASCAR, piloting the Batmobile, and dodging bullets with James Bond. Refined over thousands of hours of elite-level performance in the physics of driving, his philosophy results in greater control and safer, more efficient and fun driving for all skill levels.Discover the ins and outs of Wall Street with the 2nd edition to the engaging, informative, and easy-to-navigate guide to…
investing with all-new entries and updates throughout.Investing for the first time can be intimidating. In easy-to-understand language, Stock Market 101, 2nd Edition provides the groundwork needed to begin building knowledge on the stock market. It cuts out the boring explanations of basic investing, and instead provides hands-on lessons that keep you engaged as you learn how to build a portfolio and expand your wealth. Full of basic definitions and real-life examples, Stock Market 101, 2nd Edition alleviates any uneasy or overwhelmed feelings during your first steps toward your investment goals. From bull markets to bear markets to sideways markets, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts that you won&’t be able to get anywhere else. So whether you&’re looking to master the major principles of stock market investing or just want to learn more about how the market shifts over time, Stock Market 101, 2nd Edition has all the answers—even the ones you didn&’t know you were looking for.Lionel Messi: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
By Roberta Ludlow. 2024
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi! Little Golden…
Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time! This Little Golden Book Biography about the record-smashing star forward for Argentina, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Simone BilesJackie RobinsonMisty CopelandMuhammad Ali: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
By Frank Berrios. 2024
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali. Little…
Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Muhammad Ali--the boxing heavyweight champion, civil rights activist, and the original GOAT (Greatest of All Time)--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Jackie RobinsonMartin Luther King Jr.Simone BilesMisty CopelandMi Little Golden Book sobre Lionel Messi (Little Golden Book)
By Roberta Ludlow. 2024
¡Ayuda a tu niño a soñar en grande con esta biografía en español sobre el futbolista argentino Lionel Messi de…
Little Golden Book! ¡Las biografías de Little Golden Book representan la introducción perfecta a los libros no-ficción para lectores jóvenes, ¡así como entusiastas de todas las edades!Help your little one dream big with this Spanish language Little Golden Book biography about Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers!Este Little Golden Book sobre Lionel Messi —el delantero y jugador estrella de Argentina, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, y Inter Miami quien es ampliamente reconocido como uno de los mejores jugadores de fútbol de todos los tiempos— es una inspiradora historia para narrar en voz alta a los pequeños lectores.This Little Golden Book about Lionel Messi--the record-smashing star forward for Argentina, FC Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain who is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Simone BilesJackie RobinsonMisty Copeland