What will we find in the uncut grass? 'It depends on what we're looking for.'From the author of the #1 bestselling Born a Crime - in collaboration with visionary artist Christopher Myers - comes a fable about a young child's journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, an enchanted landscape where he discovers the secrets of solidarity, connection, and finding peace with the people we love. Written for readers of all ages - to be read alo...
Marine Biologist Dr Ayana Johnson's love for the ocean is a love that stretches across generations - through her childhood, and her father's relationship with marine life and his father's relationship with water, to her community, and the future we are leaving behind for our children, and their children after. How Humans Survive Humanity explores the different ways humans can reshape humanity in response to climate change from the individual a...
A deeply insightful exploration of how to live with wisdom, resilience and love in unpredictable times from an author-activist writing at the intersection of religious faith and contemporary culture.
A powerful and often lyrical book ... Fascinating and insightful in equal measure'MARK MIODOWNIK, author of Stuff Matters and Liquid'Ali's enthusiasm for energy infrastructure electrifies this engaging tour of the people and structures that power our modern world'GAIA VINCE, author of Nomad Century and Adventures in the Anthropocene'Highly recommend ... a warm and educational read'ROMA AGRAWAL, author of Built and Nuts and Bolts__________ We r...
Growing up in Iraq, Yasmin Ali and her family regularly experienced power cuts - ironic for a country rich in oil and sunshine. Her journey out of Iraq with her family is a story powered by fossil fuels - planes, cars and trains are what transported them to safety. Now as an engineer in the energy sector with a deep appreciation for what these resources mean for our lives, Yasmin shows us just how much energy underpins our world and connects d...
Ancient Mesopotamia, a land between two rivers, is known as the 'cradle of civilisation'. At the height of its influence, this region saw the birth of the world's first cities, the first writing system, the first historical records, as well as myths, medicine, literature, astronomy and religion that went on to revolutionise societies around the world. In Between Two Rivers, historian Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid brings us closer to this ancient past an...
Ancient Mesopotamia, a land between two rivers, is known as the 'cradle of civilisation'. At the height of its influence, this region saw the birth of the world's first cities, the first writing system, the first historical records, as well as myths, medicine, literature, astronomy and religion that went on to revolutionise societies around the world.In Between Two Rivers, historian Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid brings us closer to this ancient past and...
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Welsh."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Welsh for Beginners has been w...
The conversation around menopause has opened up, most of us understand what it means to go through the menopause, how it affects health and wellbeing and what we can do to manage difficult symptoms.BUT. Do we really know why menopause matters? Estrogen levels drop - so what? Periods get heavier - so what? It matters because estrogen protects heart health and if levels drop dramatically, women are at greater risk of a cardiac event. And heavy p...
Our Next Reality does a fantastic job of giving a balanced and insightful analysis to some of the most pressing questions our society will face in the near future. The material is data driven, digestible, and very actionable." RAY KURZWEIL, Author/Entrepreneur/FuturistOver the last 100 years, technology has changed our world. Over the next decade it will transform our reality.We are entering a new technological age in which artificial intellig...
WHAT HAVE WE HERE? follows Billy Dee Williams from his childhood growing up in Harlem to his days on Broadway and in Hollywood before landing the role in George Lucas' space opera that would win him everlasting fame.Over a 60-year career spanning Broadway, music, movies, and television, Billy's tales and travels include Lawrence Olivier, Marlon Brando, James Baldwin, Henry Fonda, Duke Ellington, Berry Gordy, Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Sylveste...
Begin your path to a career in Health with our second edition T Level textbook that covers the core content you will need to understand to be successful in your qualification. Develop your knowledge and understanding of the key principles, concepts, theories, and skills that will give you a solid foundation to support you during your industry placement.Created in partnership with NCFE and written by highly respected authors Judith Adams, Steph...