May you sell your vote? May you sell your kidney? May gay men pay surrogates to bear them children? May spouses pay each other to watch the kids, do the dishes, or have sex? Should we allow the rich t
"This book makes you understand exactly what it is like to compete as a woman at the highest level in sport, and it is exhilarating and satisfying indeed." --Holly Sorensen, Television Creator/Showrunner, Make it or Break It, Step Up: High WaterAudrey Lee is going to the Olympics. A year ago, she could barely do a push up as she recovered from a spine surgery, one that could have paralyzed her. And now? She's made the United States gymnastics team with her best friend, Emma, just like they both dreamed about since they were kids. She's on top of the world. The pressure for perfection is higher than ever when horrifying news rips the team apart. Audrey is desperate to advocate for her teammate who has been hurt by the one person they trusted most--but not all the gymnasts are as supportive. With the team on the verge of collapse, the one bright spot in training is Leo, her new coach's ridiculously cute son. And while Audrey probably (okay, definitely) shouldn't date him until after the
What do your colleagues, spouse and kids have in common with a five-ton killer whale? This work explains that both whales and people perform better when you accentuate the positive. It shows how using
Have you ever wondered how professional athletes stay strong and fit? How they recover after competition and training, how much water they drink, what they eat, and when? Do you or your kids play loca
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'The kind of book you will find yourself saying urgently, over and over, to friends: 'Have you read it?' CAITLIN MORAN'Gripping, funny and always honest' DAVID NICHOLLS'I honestly couldn't put it down' MARINA HYDEAn ordinary day.The end of ordinary life.One morning in June, Abi had her to-do list - drop the kids to school, get coffee and go to work. Jacob had a bad headache so she added 'pick up steroids'. She returned home and found the man she loved and fought and laughed with for twenty years lying on the bathroom floor. And nothing would ever be the same again.But this is not a pity memoir. It's about meeting your person.And crazed late night Google trawls. It's about the things you wished you'd said to the person that matters then wildly over-sharing with the barista who doesn't know you at all. It's about sushi and the wrong shoes and the moments you want to shout 'cut'.It's about the silence when you are lost in space and the importance of family and parties and noise.It's
OH LOOK! The cutest baby DRAGON has hatched inside YOUR book --now in paperback!! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series! This infectious read-aloud invites kids to use their powers of imagination--along with some stamping, blowing, and flapping--to save their book from an adorable baby dragon's flammable sneezes! First, you'll see there's an egg in your book. Then, a darling little dragon hatches from it! But whatever you do, don't tickle its nose, because you don't want it to sneeze. ACHOO! UH-OH! Bestselling author and musician Tom Fletcher and illustrator Greg Abbott have once again created a creature that readers will fall in love with--and want to play with--again and again! Don't miss a single story in the Who's In Your Book series!- There's a Monster in Your Book- There's a Dragon in Your Book- There's an Elf in Your Book- There's an Alien in Your Book- There's a Superhero in Your Book- There's a Unicorn in Your Book- There's a Wit
The best adventures start at home! You don't need to trek to the South Pole or hack your way through a rainforest to explore our wonderful world. Your own backyard is just waiting to be discovered. Scribble, jot and draw in this brilliant fill-in journal, brought to you by Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher. Backyard Explorer is filled with fun things to make, do and find, to discover the exciting world beyond kids' front door! They can go cloud-spotting, make a skyline collage, design your dream house, complete a scavenger hunt, make your very own time-and-place capsule and lots more? Kids will see their surroundings in a wonderful new way. There's space to write, draw, collage, colour and complete - turning the finished book into a wonderful scrapbook to treasure forever. With fun illustrations, a super bright neon cover and a handy, backpack sized format, it's a must-have item for any young explorer. Part of our Family Activit
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The kids have left home, or maybe they’re just getting older and need less attention. Either way, it’s now your turn. You have more time, and you want to do something with it: perhaps go back to work,
While some kids have a family tree, WE have a family forest! Do you have half-sisters, big brothers, step-parents? The modern family comes in all shapes and sizes. This gentle and witty picture book l
How well do you know art, music, and entertainment? Enough to separate fact from fib? Try these and see!Painter Vincent Van Gogh may have been colorblind. Taylor Swift released her first album when sh
What do your colleagues, spouse and kids have in common with a five-ton killer whale? This work explains that both whales and people perform better when you accentuate the positive. It shows how using
Camping is easy if you know what to do! The Little Book Of Camping provides a simple, fun roadmap for young boys and girls, preschoolers, and toddlers of all ages to learn what they need to know about camping.The Little Book Of series introduces young readers to a wide range of ideas, activities, values, and emotions. With engaging text and warm, kid-friendly illustrations, the books teach children that having fun, learning, and doing the right thing doesn't have to be complicated. Kids can enjoy the journey and fun of reading while discovering the world around them, one little book at a time. That's what The Little Book Of series is all about!This book comes with adorable illustrations and is a joy to read with the whole family. It's available in paperback and Kindle formats. Add it to your shopping cart now and your child will be filled with excitement as he/she learns to pitch tents-in the woods, their backyard, or even their bedroom-and have a real campout.The Little Book Of series
The hilariously fun card game that boosts vocabulary and builds kids’ creative storytelling skills.Engage kids’ imaginations and creative storytelling with a laugh-out-loud card game! Do you have the words to describe a nervous sidekick? An attention-seeking unicorn? A dangerously spicy sauce? May the best storyteller win! From multi-award-winning word-learning experts Mrs Wordsmith comes Storyteller’s Card Game for ages 7+.Teaching rich, descriptive vocabulary to help kids write brilliant stories. Featuring 300 hilariously illustrated word cards, and 200 story prompts designed to fire kids’ imaginations – this game is guaranteed to boost creative writing vocabulary and make your whole family explode with laughter! Developed with childhood literacy experts to ensure children learn the right words in the right way.
Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this new series from National Geographic Kids!Ever wonder how basketball got started? Why we have birthday cakes? And why some people use forks and some use chopsticks? Prepare to be amazed by the surprising backstories behind the things you use or do every day! From familiar foods to common clothing items to bizarre beauty regimens, this book covers all your burning questions: Who thought of that? Where did that come from? Why is that a thing? Presented in a bold, colorful design, with stunning photos, and jam-packed with awesome facts, this book will have you totally riveted! Once you know all this cool stuff about the origins of everyday stuff, you can "wow" your friends and family.
Some crawl. Some jump really high. Some have beautiful wings!What do you know about bugs? With this book, you can become an expert!Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!
An engaging, accessible citizen’s guide to the seven urgent changes that will really make a difference for our climate―and how we can hold our governments accountable for putting these plans into action.Dozens of kids in Montgomery County, Maryland, agitated until their school board committed to electric school buses. Mothers in Colorado turned up in front of an obscure state panel to fight for clean air. If you think the only thing you can do to combat climate change is to install a smart thermostat or cook plant-based burgers, you’re thinking too small.That’s where The Big Fix comes in, offering everyday citizens a guide to the seven essential changes our communities must enact to bring our greenhouse gas emissions down to zero―and sharing stories of people who are making those changes reality.Energy policy advisor Hal Harvey and longtime New York Times reporter Justin Gillis hone in on the seven areas where ambitious but eminently practical changes will have the greatest effect: ele
Do you know where in the world you can buy drinkable gold; why an 'elephant's foot' is one of the most dangerous objects in the world; or where you might have to swim to school? Discover the answers t
Have you ever wondered how Santa knows exactly when you fall asleep? Does he really have time to check if every single child's been naughty or nice? And do the naughty kids actually end up with c
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