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From the vast Sahara desert to the smallest European cities, and with over 65 maps using the latest digital mapping, the Essential World Atlas 9th Edition brings you the Earth in more detail than ever before. The Essential World Atlas 9th Edition is the indispensable guide to our fascinating planet, mapping the political and physical world, the global economy, time zones, population, languages, climate, region, and global conflict with information, photographs, and diagrams, Explore data profiles of each country with detailed facts, key statistics and time zones from across the globe. Delve further into the geography of our planet with a full index of over 20,000 entries, making the Essential World Atlas 9th Edition the perfect reference for business, home or school.Previous edition ISBN 9781409366096

Step into the fairy-tale world of Disney's amazing princesses! Jump into adventures with Moana, dance with Cinderella at the ball, and join Jasmine on her magic carpet ride!Now updated with Moana and Raya, turn the pages of this enchanting guide to follow the wonderful tales of the Disney Princesses. From Tiana and Merida to Belle and Ariel, follow their captivating stories, meet their friends and foes, find out fun facts, and feast your eyes on beautiful pictures from these magical worlds.The Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide is perfect for young fans to learn more about their favourite characters.(c) 2024 Disney

"How do you travel in style across the galaxy?""What do aliens really look like?""What is the Fermi paradox and why should we care about it?"Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young bad folks-in-training. Read more about how the search for extraterrestrial life and the search for planets are linked, the exoplanets and extremophiles that can be found all over the galaxy, and the weird and wonderful ways scientists think we (might) be able to travel around space. At the Supervillain Academy, readers will learn about the solar system, galaxies, the universe, and, most importantly, the answer to the question "Are we really alone?". Perfect for fans of Kay's Marvellous Medicine and the Horrible Histories series, Astrophysics for Supervillains: The Great Alien Hunt is the second book of the Supervillain Academy series that will have curious kids keen to get to school on time!

Mix and match your next crochet project with over 150 modern granny square designs.These aren't your granny's granny squares. Combining bold colours and playful, eye-catching patterns, this unique crochet collection contains over 150 designs covering a wide range of themes for all ages. The book includes:Seasonal collections including winter snowflakes, festive favourites, and spring floralsTextured effects including puffs, bobbles, and laceworkOver 50 3D motif designs including animals, characters, and objects including stars, spaceships, rainbows, and pumpkinsEvery square is designed to be worked up at the same size, making it easy to mix and match to create your own unique items, or follow the suggested combinations to make themed blankets, cushions, and more. You can even design your own granny squares using mosaic and bobble stitches, so you can crochet projects that are truly unique to you and your loved ones. And, once you've crocheted your squares, you'll learn how to join and edge them to create a neat finish.Whether you're creating a playful baby blanket, a statement cardigan, or a colour-block scarf, The Granny Square Book is packed with everything you need to crochet your next project - one square at a time.

What do you like doing at the park? What do you do before you go to bed? Let's take a look at things we do during the day, count objects, name colours, and say lots of words!Exciting picture tabs and fun questions encourage little ones to spot things they might see or use in their daily routines in this engaging photographic word book. Babies and toddlers will enjoy choosing what to eat for lunch, counting pet kittens, finding red things and green things in the garden, and pretending to wash in the bath!Inviting and educational, this first word book is filled with delightful objects. Clear labels accompany the objects so your little one can sound out the words with you, while questions encourage children to learn and play. This interactive book is perfect for you and your child to share, and helps children develop speaking, listening, and observation skills.The book's sturdy board pages are ideal for babies and toddlers, while the bright picture tabs take them straight to their favourite busy day page.

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children.Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. Jamie is a member of the Dinosaur Club - a network of kids around the world who love all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere, just in case he needs to contact the Club.Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess, a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay too. Tess shows Jamie her favourite place - a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. They go through a tunnel at the back and discover some dinosaur footprints. When they walk along them, the two new friends find themselves back in the time of the dinosaurs! It's amazing, but dangerous, too - they'll definitely need help from Dinosaur Club...In this fun, action-packed adventure, Jamie and Tess meet the hungry herbivore Edmontosaurus (ed-MONT-oh-SORE-us) and get caught in a stampede!

Go beyond the music with The Taylor Book, the most comprehensive exploration of Taylor Swift - giving her stratospheric career the depth it deserves.From her humble days as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no sign of burning out. Featuring studio albums alongside iconic outfits, music videos, muses, trailblazing re-records... everything that die-hard fans need to know about is right here.Packed with in-depth text, infographics, original illustrations and photos, The Taylor Book threads Taylor lore (from the vault) with fascinating explorations of her exceptional lyrics and glimpses into the life of the woman behind the Grammys. It's a comprehensive almanac of all things Taylor and the last word on a groundbreaking career that's a perfect companion for all Swifties, aged 9 to 89.

Let's discover the world of oceans and the animals that live in them!Step into the watery world and learn about sharks, whales, and more in this colourful ocean book. From birds found on the seashore to reptiles that live under the waves, babies and toddlers will love learning all about oceans.Inviting and educational, the colour-themed pages are filled with all sorts of delightful objects and amazing animals. Bright and colourful photographs illustrate each word, with easy-to-read labels so your little one can sound out the words with you. This interactive book encourages children to find things on the page, learn colours, and practise counting. It delivers a rounded early learning and reading experience, which helps your little one develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills.The book has strong board pages made especially for young children. The chunky tabs along the top and side are easy to grab to help with early motor control. Pre-schoolers will quickly recognize the picture on the tab, which will take them straight to their favourite topic.

The Moon has been an object of fascination for religions, cultures, and societies the world over since the dawn of humanity.The Moon Book is a beautifully illustrated account of our lunar neighbour in all its guises: a guiding light in the night sky, the driver of oceanic tides and natural cycles, the subject of exhaustive scientific study, and an enduring influence in literature, art, and popular culture.Entries explore theories for the Moon's origins around 4.5 billion years ago, its influence on the calendar systems and methods of navigation of early societies, its role in the invention of the telescope and the science-fiction genre, the incredible story of the first Moon landings, and much more. Specially commissioned illustrations capture the Moon's phases and motions in vivid detail, while stunning photography and artefacts bring to life the rich history of lunar observation and exploration.The last chapter of the book offers extensive coverage of NASA's Artemis mission to return astronauts to the lunar landscape in 2026, paving the way for future missions to Mars. Additionally, the book includes a guide to observing the Moon, complete with annotated maps and illustrated profiles of key features such as Tycho crater and the Sea of Tranquility.Straddling science, culture, and history across the globe, The Moon Book is a captivating and richly informative celebration.

A fantastic selection of facts and, of course, lots and lots of stickers, to keep children entertained for hours. Did you know that there are sharks that swim near humans, sharks that could fit in the palm of your hand, and even sharks that are a pale pink colour? This exciting, fact-filled and interactive encyclopaedia has all the shark information that children will love sinking their teeth into.From the mighty Great White to the graceful Hammerhead, children will love discovering everything there is to know about these underwater creatures, finding the right stickers to complete every page, and even creating their own stories with the scenery pages in the back of the book.With more than 600 stickers, children will have plenty to choose from, to use in the book and to stick elsewhere, too. Whether they're creating their own underwater scenes or adding stickers to their collection, this sticker book promises hours of educational fun.

Have you got a plant problem and don't know how to fix it? This complete, practical guide has all the answers you need.Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS, RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you make a correct diagnosis - and find the most effective cure. This brand new, updated edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to keep your garden healthy while respecting the environment.Look up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a focus on growing for food and an emphasis on sustainable solutions, RHS Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive, attractive, and in the best of health while caring for the planet.

Often we see animals that live independently and thrive on their own, but what about those who need a helping hand? Discover a whole host of partnerships from across the animal kingdom, with the nature enthusiast and best-selling author Ben Hoare.Explore symbiotic relationships between corals and their bacteria, "bands of brothers" within particular species of big cats, and even cross-species alliances between birds and badgers that are hungry for a shared meal! Get acquainted with unexpected animal teams around the world, and find out how these groups thrive in the wild as they defend, feed, and plot with each other in order to survive. Presenting these unpredictable discoveries, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with stunning photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination.Animal Partnerships is a book full of surprises, allowing you to explore the unusual stories of animals unlike any others.

Become an expert on planet Earth through fun facts and figures!From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, boost your knowledge about our amazing planet with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.Stunning artworks, photographs, and fun graphics immerse you in the wonders of our world. Learn all about rocks, rivers, oceans, plants, forests, and more. Every page is packed with jaw-dropping numerical facts and stats that will have you memorizing them in no time. You'll get the figures behind rising sea levels, the gradual growth of mountains, wild weather, and much more. Did you know that 2,000 new plant species are discovered every year? Or that the charge carried by a bolt of lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun, at 30,000°C (54,000°F)? As you number-crunch your way around the world, you'll discover a range of amazing facts - from corals and crystals to the immensity of oceans, rivers, volcanoes and forests.This fantastic book is a treasure trove of data, filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about our planet!

Cut with confidence: know when and how to prune your trees and plants with this complete guide from the experts at the RHS.Keep your garden in top shape with the RHS's guide to pruning over 800 plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbing plants. Clear artworks and step-by-step photographs guide you through some of the simplest - and also more complicated - approaches to keeping your plants in good order.Knowing how to prune and shape plants correctly will help you achieve the best displays of flowers, produce bumper crops of fruit, and help your plants remain disease-free. A practical A-Z approach, organised by plant type, displays detailed information in an easy-to-use format, as well as guides for more specialised techniques. Whether pinch or renovation pruning, or pollaring and topiary, this book has it all.

Fill your garden with beautiful plants for next-to-nothingDo you long to grow your own plants from scratch? This complete guide from the experts at the RHS will teach you how to propagate every type of plant.If you're a thrifty gardener who wants more plants for free, then this book is perfect for you! From fruit trees and ornamental shrubs to exotic orchids and succulents, get all the info you need to propagate 1,500+ garden plants.Crammed with hundreds of step-by-step tutorials and clear advice, ranging from straightforward and simple to more in-depth and challenging. The rating system in the plant-by-plant A-Z dictionaries provides you with a quick reference to the relative ease or difficulty of each method of propagation.How long do your seedlings need to germinate? What makes a healthy stem cutting? How do you know what type of rootstock to use when grafting plants? Find out the answer to these questions and more in the most comprehensive guide to propagating plants ever published.

If you thrive on hitting your daily step count, this book is for you. In Walk Yourself Well, walking expert Nina Barough will teach you how to make the most out of every step - from mastering your technique and setting your pace to walking in different climates and terrains. Go that extra mile, and get inspired, with Nina's motivational training programmes, tips to make your experience more mindful and fun, plus inspirational walks from around the world for every level.Whether you want to improve your health, increase your fitness, or boost your mood, walking has a host of benefits, with no fuss and no expensive gym membership required. So lace up your shoes, program your smartwatch, and step into a fitter, healthier you.

Delve deeper into Star Wars: The Acolyte with the definitive visual guide. Decades before the birth of Darth Vader, explore the glorious High Republic era in the Star Wars galaxy. During this exciting time, the noble Jedi are protectors of peace and justice. This visual guide reveals all of the key characters, locations, vehicles, and technology from the Disney+ series and is written by Star Wars insider Pablo Hidalgo. (c) AND (TM) 2024 LUCASFILM LTD.

Experience Portland the local way with this insider's guideWe can't get enough of Portland: charming gardens, compelling museums, and coffee shops galore. But what's beyond the city's headline attractions? Literary saloons staging late-night burlesque performances, family-run food carts plating up incredible soul food, hardcore gaming houses hosting weekly D&D tournaments - we could go on. There's much more to Portland than the Pittock Mansion and Portland Art Museum, and who better to show you around than the locals? This gorgeous insider's guide is packed with recommendations from Portlanders in the know, helping you to discover all their favorite hangouts and hidden haunts. Of course, with a city as kooky as Portland we could fill the pages of this book tenfold. Rather, Portland Like a Local offers a snapshot of local life, and it's yours for the taking. Whether you're a Portlander looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveler seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide helps you to experience the real side of Portland.

Experience Florence the local way with this insider's guideFlorence is truly timeless, with its Renaissance treasures, cozy trattorias and artisanal workshops. But what's beyond the historic sights? Mini basement galleries hosting fashion events, hidden dive bars staging late-night jazz bands, community gardens serving up brunch and cocktails - and that's just for starters. There's so much more to Florence than the Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery, and who better to show you around than the locals? This gorgeous insider's guide is packed with recommendations from Florentines in the know, helping you to discover all their favorite hangouts and hidden haunts. Of course, with a city as charming as Florence we could fill the pages of this book tenfold. Rather, Florence Like a Local offers a snapshot of local life, and it's yours for the taking. Whether you're a Florentine looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveler seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide makes sure you experience the real side of Florence.

Speak up and stand against anti-Asian hate.We all know that hate and racism are bad, what does it look like when an Asian person experiences racism? This book is here to start that conversation. To help explain the hate that Asian Americans experience in their lives, empower kids not to be afraid to talk about racism, and help them find their voice to speak up against anti-Asian hate.

Learn about living with a chronic illness and how to build confidence when it comes to speaking up about your needs.Chronic illnesses are lifelong health issues that can make the simple act of growing up feel different for kids who have them. And that can sometimes be lonely and frustrating. But learn from an author with a chronic illness how to reshape your mindset, find new passions, and pour your energy into things that empower you and fill your life with joy.

Incarceration is a BIG topic. Start the conversation early around the power of choices, consequences, justice, and growth.Incarceration is a big word for a HUGE topic. It can bring up difficult questions and feelings—especially when it affects you directly. This book explores incarceration, crimes, and prison, as well as the power of choices. The author's story highlights the impact of choices and how someone can grow, learn, and change the path they've been on.

Addiction is complicated—opening up the conversation can help kids better understand why it happens and how to cope with it.It's difficult when someone you know or love suffers with addiction, but it's a reality many kids are confronted with and need help understanding. This book was made to help explain what addiction is and help all readers cope with and validate the many feelings that come when experiencing someone's addiction.

This 312-page book features 100 contributors representing various races and ethnic backgrounds, genders, abilities, socio-economic backgrounds, and experiences, each lending their wisdom and insight on parenthood.This book can not tell you how to raise your baby, because no one can tell you how to do that. This book is meant to be a supplemental guide to your own inner voice, your gut, and the relationship you build with your baby as they grow. It's meant to be a reminder that the parenting community is huge, and no matter what those parents look like or where they come from, we all share a united goal—to raise happy, thriving humans.With over 100 contributors of varied backgrounds, nationalities, and parenting experiences, this book is full of stories and advice for parents who are navigating the first year of parenthood. The authors in this book are not writers, and most of them are not parenting or childhood development experts. They are simply people who have raised babies and learned something valuable along the way—from breastfeeding, diaper bags, or screen time, to caring for a sick baby, dealing with postpartum depression, or navigating parenthood after a separation or divorce. Whether you read this book cover to cover or jump around to what matters most in that moment, take a deep breath and remember you are not alone and you've got this.

Building a positive mindset is the key to cultivating healthy thoughts!Each of us thinks thousands of thoughts every single day. That's pretty amazing! But…that doesn't mean every thought is helpful. In fact, some of them can be pretty harmful. So, what do we do? This book is all about building up a positive mindset and how to manage your thoughts. The more we push back on the negative ones, the less powerful they are, which gives us lots of room for positive growth!

Masculinity is something that can mean so many things, if only we allow the space for a multitude of expressions to coexist.What comes to mind when you think of "masculinity"? Certain ways to act? Talk? Just simply be? We believe masculinity is a story which can and should be told in more than one way. Masculinity is not something which is done either "right" or "wrong"—it's a unique and individual choice. When we get to write our own stories, the world is a much fuller, more beautiful place.

Learn more about Diwali, how it's celebrated, and how you can participate in the festivities!This book is all about Diwali, the festival of lights! Celebrated for 5 days every year in the fall, this holiday commemorates The Ramayana, a story which highlights the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Learn more about this beautiful celebration and how you can participate. Diwali is celebrated all over the world, and it's for everyone.

Learn more about Alzheimer's disease, its effects on those who have it, and how to show love to someone living with it.Alzheimer's can be a big and scary-sounding word, especially if you know someone who has it. It's a disease that affects every part of daily life and impacts everyone: those who have it and the people who love them. This book lets kids know what Alzheimer's is and what it can look like, as well as offers support and encouragement for kids (and grownups) who love someone with Alzheimer's.

Learn how to grow the special strength within you!Did you know every person has a special strength within them? Read this book and begin finding your strength and helping it grow! Learn more about strength training, the benefits of moving and resting, and how to work your body, mind, and heart. Strength training is possible for anyone, and before you know it you'll be achieving things you maybe didn't know were possible!

Learning is something we do every day for our whole lives! Learn how you best learn.Humans start learning from the moment they're born and continue to learn for their whole lives. That's a LOT of learning! And here's something special—not everyone learns the same way. This book will get you thinking about how you most like to learn and which strategies work best for you. To learn is a lifelong adventure—have fun along the way!