A new middle grade story of dangerous enchantment and sorcery set in the 1950s and contemporary times, from Carnegie-shortlisted Chris Vick.

As Anthony Tucker-Jones shows in this highly illustrated, wide-ranging history, for most of the Cold War the tank retained its pre-eminence on the battlefield. The Arab-Israeli wars witnessed some of the biggest tank battles of all time, and tanks played key roles in conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan as well as in the Iran-Iraq War and the wars fought between India and Pakistan. But then in the mid-1960s anti-tank weapons became ever deadlier and the Mechanised Infantry Fighting Vehicle (MIFV), which was designed to support infantry and fight tanks, emerged and the heyday of the tank was over. Chapters cover each major phase in the evolution of the tank and of tank warfare during the period, from the battles fought in the late 1940s and 1950s with Second World War armoured vehicles like the T-34 and the Sherman, through to the designs common in the 1960s and 1970s like the T-55, Centurion, Challenger and M60 Patton, to the confrontation between the M1 Abrams and the T-72 during the Gulf War in 1991. Technical and design developments are important elements throughout the story, but so are dramatic changes in tactics and armaments which mean the tank has an increasingly uncertain role in modern warfare.

Find out how the incredible ways animals have learned to adapt to survive with hilarious cartoon strips

Explore the most dangerous big cats on the planet, from lions and tigers to leopards, lynxes and more, and decide whether they deserve their fearsome reputations!

Part memoir, part explosive window into the mind of a catfisher, a thrilling personal account of three women coming face-to-face with an internet predator and teaming up to expose them - now in paperback. In 2011, three successful and highly educated women fell head over heels for the brilliant and charming Ethan Schuman. Unbeknownst to the others, each exchanged countless messages with Ethan, staying up late into the evenings to deepen their connections with this fascinating man. His detailed excuses about broken webcams and complicated international calling plans seemed believable, as did last minute trip cancellations. After all, why would he lie? Ethan wasn't after money - he never convinced his marks to shell out thousands of dollars for some imagined crisis. Rather, he ensnared these women in a web of intense emotional intimacy. After the trio independently began to question inconsistencies in their new flame's stories, they managed to find one another and uncover a greater deception than they could've ever imagined. As Anna Akbari and the women untangled their catfish's web, they found other victims and realized that without a proper crime, there was no legal reason for "Ethan" to ever stop.THERE IS NO ETHAN catalogues Akbari's experience as both victim and observer. By looking at the bigger picture of where these stories unfold - a world where technology mediates our relationships; where words and images are easily manipulated; and where truth, reality, and identity have become slippery terms - Akbari gives a page-turning and riveting examination of why stories like Ethan's matter for us all.

How can you stop your brain being manipulated, deceived, and led astray?Read this brilliantly interactive book that explores the relationship between science and illusions!

How Black women practicing yoga create spaces that allow for bodies and experiences to be centered and celebrated

Leplastrier's impressive architectural works are illuminated through a long personal interview and 150 photographs Richard Leplastrier is a highly regarded Australian architect and educator, known for his modest, but poetic, beautifully crafted and environmentally sensitive approach to design. With over five decades of experience, Leplastrier has made significant contributions to sustainable and contextually responsive architecture. Leplastrier, who turns 85 this year, has extensively been intervie- wed for this richly illustrated book by Adrian Carter, the founding Head of the Utzon Center in Denmark and formerly Professor of Architecture at the Abedian School of Architecture, Bond University, Australia. Together they explore Leplastrier's architectural philosophy, design principles, and notable projects. Through his work and teaching, he continues to inspire architects and shape the future of a more phenomenological approach to sustainable architecture.

Hidden Haunts explores the captivating and chilling history of unknown, spooky locales across North America.

A stunning full-colour graphic novel adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic.Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last, in this lush and gorgeous graphic novel adaptation of the classic novel-perfect for every young reader!Only five lucky children will be allowed inside the mysterious factory. Augustus Gloop, a boy whose only hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, an overactive troublemaker obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!Step inside the doors of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory in this unforgettable fully illustrated adventure!

This book is designed as a short introduction to econometrics for economists and differs from existing texts in that: - it is succinct and user-friendly and is therefore more suitable for use on shorter modules lasting a few weeks.- it moves beyond being a mere applied statistics book and draws upon a wealth of real world examples from economics itself ¿ showing how econometrics can be brought to bear on the world we live in. - the concentration is on simpler cross section models without introducing the student to complicated time series modelsIn the same way that other mathematical disciplines such as game theory can be taught in a less technical way, so can econometrics. This book will allow the student to grasp the basic concepts without plunging them into a world of abstract mathematics.

Take the stress out of entertaining with Gather Together, a unique collection of easy DIY décor projects and simple, delicious recipes.

Latino Voices lifts up the words and lives of Latino leaders and artists with this empowering illustrated collection of quotes.

Join Duggee and the Squirrels and piece together FIVE fun jigsaw pieces!This exciting puzzle comes with FIVE huge Duggee jigsaw pieces. Can you help put them together?Want more Duggee? Also available:Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Squirrels: Tabbed Board BookHey Duggee: Duggee's TractorHey Duggee: Space Sticker Activity BookHey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. It airs in the UK daily on CBeebies and is available on iPlayer. Featuring the voice of comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong, this warm and hilarious preschool CBeebies show encourages children to get out and about and be active. Join the Squirrel Club in this collection of story, activity and novelty books and earn your badges with the friendliest, funniest dog around!

This comprehensive new handbook offers insight into the knowledge and experience needed to meet the needs of Europe's high-ability students. Tracking all the major developments in the field and covering a large scope of topics, this book is a major addition to the literature on gifted education in Europe.