The second in a magical, exciting series by Olympian and World Book Day ambassador Jessica Ennis-Hill. Perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic and My Little

The indigenous martial arts of the Philippines archipelago are known by a variety of names, including Arnis, Arnis de Mano, Eskrima, or Escrima, and are widely respected for the development of combat-effective defensive strategies and skills. The Filipino martial arts are fast and dynamic and utilize a diverse range of training methods to augment the journey towards achieving advance abilities in defending

A beautiful photographic guide to help you harness the healing and therapeutic properties of a variety of herbs and spices, just like the apothecaries of the past From the best-selling author of The Hedgerow Apothecary, The Garden Apothecary and The Hedgerow Apothecary Forager\'s Handbook Learn the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecarist with this beautiful photographic guide to working with

Long neglected by art historians, Anna-Eva Bergman (1909-87) was a painter of major importance who invested her work with an almost mystical ambition. The story of her life, told for the first time in this meticulously researched biography, is extraordinary: a Norwegian childhood that was constantly overshadowed by fear; a bohemian and adventurous youth that spanned much of Europe; a career as an illustrator;

16-year-old Fola Oduwole is scared. She\'s scared of disappointing her parents, she\'s scared of not being able to follow her dreams, but most of all she\'s scared for her brother. He has cancer and his surgery\'s coming up soon, it could leave him paralysed, or worse. Fola deserves a break, and she gets her wish when she takes the Victoria line one stop too far and is transported to Folkshore, a magical,

Jung was the original anti-psychiatrist, who believed that the real patient was not the suffering individual, but a sick and ailing Western civilization. He was not interested in developing a narrow therapy that would help fit the individual into an untransformed society. His true aim, in all of his work, was a therapy of the West. David Tacey introduces the reader to Jung\'s unique style and approach,

A comprehensive new collection covering the principal traditions and critical contemporary issues of social theory. Builds on the success of The Blackwell Companion to Social Theory, second edition with substantial revisions, entirely new contributions, and a fresh editorial direction Explores contemporary areas such as actor network theory, social constructionism, human rights and cosmopolitanism

A scintillating, richly peopled, impeccably researched history of the New York coastal enclave that, over the last century, became an iconic site of queer

At the end of the war to end all wars, beautiful, telepathic, twin girls save a teenage girl from the clutches of a notorious gang. With the town in ruins, the twins then find themselves leading an ever-expanding group of teenagers, children and household pets. Seeking safety and shelter, the girls steer the group to the safety of their aunt and uncle\'s farm, just a few miles outside of the town.

\"A must-read, with key lessons for the future.\"--Thomas Piketty A groundbreaking examination of austerity\'s dark intellectual origins. For more than a century, governments facing financial crisis have resorted to the economic policies of austerity--cuts to wages, fiscal spending, and public benefits--as a path to solvency. While these policies have been successful in appeasing creditors, they\'ve

Tolley\'s Employment Handbook is useful for all levels; it steers junior lawyers through the law, enables senior lawyers to stay up-to-date and quickly allows inhouse lawyers to get to the root of a

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say \"I read this myself!\" What in the world is Robin going to do with the baby she finds in her sandbox? \"Murmel, murmel, murmel,\" is all Robin hears coming from a hole in her sandbox. When she reaches down and out pops a baby, she finds herself in a real fix:

Truman Locke is a television executive. His job - to seek out extraordinary people and stories to put on TV - gives him a licence for adventure; freedom to go almost anywhere and do almost anything, so long as he\'s successful. But now, things are going wrong. Under mounting pressure, his manoeuvring and risk taking start to slip out of control, bringing trouble and danger to his ordered world, jeopardizing

A biography of the author Angela Thirkell, known for her portrayals of English country life. Angela Thirkell, born in 1890, lived an exciting and fascinating life. She was the granddaughter of Georgiana and Edward Burne-Jones, the goddaughter of J. M. Barrie, a cousin of Rudyard Kipling and Stanley Baldwin, and the mother of Absolute Beginners author Colin MacInnes. She was painted by John Collier

Join the smelliest dog you\'ll ever meet on his quest to find his Special Smell in this brilliantly funny picture book adventure from the award-winning Catherine Rayner.Louie the dog has just had a bath - and he is NOT happy about it. He smells all wrong. Determined to get his Special Smell back, he goes on a hunt for it and meets lots of smelly things along the way - a fox, some interesting dustbins

A manual on meditation, for both newcomers and experienced practitioners. It offers simple practices that avoid needlessly complicating meditation; highlights where many of us get stuck in meditating - and how to get unstuck; and, above all, focuses on meditation not simply as a spiritual technique, but as a way of

This poetry collection for 6 year olds, with parental guidance and notes for every poem, has been created in line with the National Curriculum to support children learning to read at home and build confidence for

\'Performance\' has become one of the key terms for the new century. But what do we mean by \'performance\'? In today\'s world it can refer to experimental art; productivity in the workplace; and the functionality of technological systems. Do these disparate fields bear any relation to each other?In Perform or Else Jon McKenzie asserts that there is a relationship cultural, organisational, and technological

Speaking a foreign language can be daunting, even for somebody who understands spoken language pretty well. Yet being able to converse with others in their native tongue is a vital skill, not least in a business environment. This book contains 25 useful and unique exercises for advanced learners of German. All exercises are dialogues that take place in a business setting. So grab a friend or a fellow

Now in paperback - delicious, economical and speedy: Australia\'s favourite home cook and the original MASTERCHEF, Julie Goodwin, has all the recipes you need to feed a family of four, on a budget and on