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A fascinating journey into our relationship with the physical book...I lost count of the times I exclaimed with delight when I read a nugget of information I hadn't encountered before' Val McDermid, The TimesMost of what we say about books is really about the words inside them: the rosy nostalgic glow for childhood reading, the lifetime companionship of a much-loved novel. But books are things as well as words, objects in our lives as well as ...

Just a few hundred copies of the 1623 edition of Shakespeare's collected plays exist, making it one of the most sought-after publications in history. Emma Smith explores the First Folio's post-publication life, the stories of individual copies, and the way readers, forgers, collectors, actors, scholars, and booksellers have interacted with them.

The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down! But Eiffel loved ...

Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. The theme for Volume 74 is 'Shakespeare and Education'. The complete set of Survey volumes is also available online at https://www.cambridge.org/core/what-we-publish/collections/shakespeare-survey.

Accompanying a major exhibition at Philip Mould & Company, Without Hands: The Art of Sarah Biffin presents the work of the remarkable 19th-century disabled artist who has been largely overlooked by art historians. This book and exhibition celebrate her art, life and legacy. Sarah Biffin (1784-1850) came from humble origins yet rose to fame in the 19thcentury as an exceptionally talented miniaturist. As a working-class, disabled female artist, ...

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Rise up, for the ideal your awaits...' This is the mantra of the Phoenix Health and Fitness organization. A mantra that speaks to people around the world. Kindred spirits.One community. One family. However, others aren't so sure that the company's true agenda is as wholesome as encouraging self-care and a positive outlook on life. When a young woman goes missing in Mexico, online sleuths begin to connect the dots between this tragedy and ...

A revised and updated edition of Shakespeare's First Folio that explains the significance of the iconic publication. The Making of Shakespeare's First Folio offers the first comprehensive biography of the earliest collected edition of Shakespeare's plays. In November 1623, the book arrived in the bookshop of the London publisher Edward Blount at the Black Bear. Long in the making, Master William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies...

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Based on a heartwarming true story, in which Odin, named after a revered Norse god, lived up to his namesake during the Tubbs fire 2017 in Northern California. Excellent choice for animal lovers?especially fans of dogs and goats. Portrays positive character traits of compassion and persistence, and can help evoke feelings of empathy. Because the topic of wildfires is perennial and not geographically limited, the book will resonate outside its...

The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down! But Eiffel loved ...

Lexie ist am Boden zerstört. Nach der Scheidung von ihrem gewalttätigen Ex-Mann sollte alles besser werden. Mit Julian sollte alles besser werden. Doch dieser verdammte Anwalt hat sie noch tiefer verletzt, als Michael es je gekonnt hätte ... und lässt sie trotzdem nicht los. Julian ist völlig durch den Wind. Er hat keine Ahnung, wie seine Ex-Frau in seine Wohnung kam oder was dieser verdammte Knutschfleck auf seiner Brust zu suchen hat! Er wei...

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Nach Monaten der Trennung steht er plötzlich wieder vor ihr: Der Mann, der ihr das Herz gebrochen hat. Der Mann, der eine neue Chance will. Und der Mann, von dem Sidney doch ganz sicher weiß, dass er nicht gut für sie ist. Nach wochenlangem Entzug ist sie endlich wieder zum Greifen nah. Slim weiß, dass er diese harten Wochen nur dank Sid durchgestanden hat. Er weiß, dass sie den ehemaligen Rockstar gebändigt hat. Und er weiß, dass er nicht meh...

This behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the classic and beloved picture book Make Way for Ducklings will captivate young artists, writers, readers, and animal lovers alike.While writing and illustrating the beloved picture book Make Way for Ducklings, Robert McCloskey brings a flock of ducklings into his tiny New York City apartment. But an artist + a bunch of ducklings in his apartment = chaos! There are ducklings in the bathtub and du...

Lynn zu finden ist und war Max' oberste Priorität. Aber sie ist noch nicht fertig mit Rick, ihrer Vergangenheit und den Verletzungen, die ihr zugefügt wurden. Doch dann ist es soweit. Die beiden treffen wieder aufeinander und Max könnte überraschter nicht sein: die Frau, die er gefunden hat, sieht zwar aus wie seine Lynn, verhält sich allerdings überhaupt nicht so. Knallhart macht sie ihm klar, dass sie nicht bereit ist, neu anzufangen. Nur gu...

Er will sie. Sie will ihn.Ihr denkt, einfacher geht es nicht?Nun, dann kennt ihr Seth & Lou noch nicht!LouWas tust du, wenn du mit siebzehn Jahren zum ersten Mal so richtig verliebt bist? Genau, du schleichst dich in sein Schlafzimmer, um für immer mit ihm zusammen zu sein.Schon klar! Ich habe definitiv zu viele Groschenromane gelesen.Aber was ich nicht habe kommen sehen, ist, dass er mir am nächsten Tag das Herz bricht. Weil er sich an nichts...

Most of what we say about books is really about their contents: the rosy nostalgic glow for childhood reading, the lifetime companionship of a much-loved novel. But books are things as well as words, objects in our lives as well as worlds in our heads. And just as we crack their spines, loosen their leaves and write in their margins, so they disrupt and disorder us in turn. All books are, as Stephen King put it, 'a uniquely portable magic'. In...

Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. The theme for Volume 73 is 'Shakespeare and the City'. The complete set of Survey volumes is also available online at https://www.cambridge.org/core/what-we-publish/collections/shakespeare-survey.

100 Ways in 100 Days to Teach Your Baby Maths appeals to new parents looking for cheap, simple activities to improve their baby's academic start in life but also raises important questions, such as why is there such large differences in maths ability between different countries?