From colours to the alphabet, first words to shapes, numbers to opposites, this big board is the perfect introduction to first concepts. With over 100 bright, colourful photographs to look at and first words to learn, Colours ABC Numbers is an essential addition to any first learning bookshelf

Everyone agrees that it is possible to learn to speak Japanese in a reasonable amount of time, but no one has ever said that about reading and writing it. It is widely held that spoken and written Japanese require separate efforts by the student, as if these two aspects were in fact distinct languages. A first step toward alleviating this situation was taken by Yasuko Mitamura in 1985 with the publication of Let's Learn Hiragana and Let's Learn Katakana, which continue to help thousands of students every year to master these two forms of Japanese script. Now, Let's Learn Kanji goes to the heart of the problem: the learning of kanji (i.e, Chinese characters as they are used in Japan). Not simply a brilliant exposition but also a workbook, it teaches the student how to write the basic strokes, how to put these together into full-fledged kanji, and how kanji function in the context of example sentences. Progress is continually checked, and the student is encouraged through quizzes and exercises. The result: 250 fundamental characters learned almost painlessly

Go on a first words adventure with a friendly ladybird as you follow finger trails and explore exciting, peep-through, cut-out pages in this playful learning book. Bright illustrated scenes feature first word topics that stimulate early learning, with clear labels for each picture and fun rhymes to read aloud. See a teddy, doll, ball, dog, and bricks in the playroom, a tree, cat, butterfly, and flowers in the garden, favourite animals on the farm, a car, bus, plane, and train around town, and more. Preschoolers will soon be pointing to all the things and naming them as they follow the finger trails, look through the peepholes, and join in with the first word game. Five popular preschool early learning topics are covered (things in the garden, toys, food, vehicles, and farm animals) and there are more than 35 first words to learn helping language and early reading development. The finger trails and peep-through pages develop observation and book-handling skills, and encourage fine motor control. With an enticing die-cut cover, charming artwork, and exciting, real-life photos that build knowledge, this colourful toddler first word book is a great way to help your little one learn before starting school. It will appeal to toddlers and preschoolers imaginations as they join in with Little Ladybird and say each word!

For the first time ever, a very special edition of the forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout in colour by J.R.R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colours. The Silmarilli were three perfect jewels, fashioned by Feanor, most gifted of the Elves, and within them was imprisoned the last Light of the Two Trees of Valinor. But the first Dark Lord, Morgoth, stole the jewels and set them within his iron crown, guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the north of Middle-earth. The Silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of Feanor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from Valinor and return to Middle-earth, and their war, hopeless despite all the heroism, against the great Enemy. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as Elrond and Galadriel took part. The book also includes several shorter works: the Ainulindale, a myth of the Creation, and the Valaquenta, in which the nature and powers of each of the gods is described. The Akallabeth recounts the downfall of the great island kingdom of Numenor at the end of the Second Age, and Of the Rings of Power tells of the great events at the end of the Third Age, as narrated in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien could not publish The Silmarillion in his lifetime, as it grew with him, so he would leave it to his son, Christopher Tolkien, to edit the work from many manuscripts and bring his father’s great vision to publishable form, so completing the literary achievement of a lifetime. This special edition presents anew this seminal first step towards mapping out the posthumous publishing of Middle-earth, and the beginning of an illustrious forty years and more than twenty books celebrating his father’s legacy. This definitive new edition includes, by way of an introduction, a letter written by Tolkien in 1951 which provides a brilliant exposition of the earlier Ages, and for the first time in its history is presented with J.R.R. Tolkien’s own paintings and drawings, which reveal the breathtaking grandeur and beauty of his vision of the First Age of Middle-earth

The First 100 Soft To Touch series has become a must have for any baby's bookshelf, frequently appearing in bestseller lists. It has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and is published in over 20 languages. This larger edition has all the same appeal to babies and toddlers, who love to discover the bright images inside. The bright, clear photographs and world labels are ideal for developing picture word association and the book is an excellent vocabulary builder. The pages are made from durable board and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold

There’s no such thing as safe in a city at war, a city overrun with monsters. In this dark urban fantasy from acclaimed author Victoria Schwab, a young woman and a young man must choose whether to become heroes or villains—and friends or enemies—with the future of their home at stake. The first of two books, This Savage Song is a must-have for fans of Holly Black, Maggie Stiefvater, and Laini Taylor. Kate Harker and August Flynn are the heirs to a divided city—a city where the violence has begun to breed actual monsters. All Kate wants is to be as ruthless as her father, who lets the monsters roam free and makes the humans pay for his protection. All August wants is to be human, as good-hearted as his own father, to play a bigger role in protecting the innocent—but he’s one of the monsters. One who can steal a soul with a simple strain of music. When the chance arises to keep an eye on Kate, who’s just been kicked out of her sixth boarding school and returned home, August jumps at it. But Kate discovers August’s secret, and after a failed assassination attempt the pair must flee for their lives. In This Savage Song, Victoria Schwab creates a gritty, seething metropolis, one worthy of being compared to Gotham and to the four versions of London in her critically acclaimed fantasy for adults, A Darker Shade of Magic. Her heroes will face monsters intent on destroying them from every side—including the monsters within. The repackaged paperback includes a map of V-City!

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe latest in the Tik. Tok sensation and deliciously “swoonworthy” (Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author) Maple Hills series follows two summer camp counselors who reconnect after a sizzling one-night stand. Maple Hills students Russ Callaghan and Aurora Roberts cross paths at a party celebrating the end of the academic year, where a drinking game results in them having a passionate one-night stand. Never one to overstay her welcome (or expect much from a man), Aurora slips away before Russ even has the chance to ask for her full name. Imagine their surprise when they bump into each other on the first day of the summer camp where they are both counselors, hoping to escape their complicated home lives by spending the summer working. Russ hopes if he gets far enough away from Maple Hills, he can avoid dealing with the repercussions of his father’s gambling addiction, while Aurora is tired of craving attention from everyone around her, and wants to go back to the last place she truly felt at home. Russ knows breaking the camp’s strict “no staff fraternizing” rule will have him heading back to Maple Hills before the summer is over, but unfortunately for him, Aurora has never been very good at caring about the rules. Will the two learn to peacefully coexist? Or did their one night together start a fire they can’t put out?

Learn all about Newt Scamander and the incredible film from J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Peer inside Newt Scamander's enchanted suitcase, encounter marvellous creatures, roam the streets of 1920s New York City and meet Newt's fascinating friends! This magical scrapbook takes readers on an interactive adventure through Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Filled with removable artefacts, such as wizarding newspapers, posters and other fascinating finds, this book has something for everyone!

From the acclaimed and award-winning author of The Hunger comes an eerie, psychological twist on one of the worlds most renowned tragedies, the sinking of the Titanic and the ill-fated sail of its sister ship, the Britannic. Someone, or something, is haunting the ship. Between mysterious disappearances and sudden deaths, the guests of the Titanic have found themselves suspended in an eerie, unsettling twilight zone from the moment they set sail. Several of them, including maid Annie Hebley, guest Mark Fletcher, and millionaires Madeleine Astor and Benjamin Guggenheim, are convinced theres something sinister-almost otherwordly-afoot. But before they can locate the source of the danger, as the world knows, disaster strikes. Years later, Annie, having survived that fateful night, has attempted to put her life back together. Working as a nurse on the sixth voyage of the Titanics sister ship, the Britannic, newly refitted as a hospital ship, she happens across an unconscious Mark, now a soldier fighting in World War I. At first, Annie is thrilled and relieved to learn that he too survived the sinking, but soon, Marks presence awakens deep-buried feelings and secrets, forcing her to reckon with the demons of her past-as they both discover that the terror may not yet be over. Brilliantly combining the supernatural with the height of historical disaster, The Deep is an exploration of love and destiny, desire and innocence, and, above all, a quest to understand how our choices can lead us inexorably toward our doom

Dig Your Heels In is a playbook that empowers women to win at the corporate achievement game and be a catalyst for positive progress. It tackles the critical need to engage, advance and retain women in the workplace, for the financial success of the business and for the benefit of their women employees. This is the first book of its kind to truly arm women to hold their ground and play the long game, staying and advancing in corporate careers. If the reader Digs Her Heels In at the company that pays her paycheck today, she can transform the company into the one that she deserves, for herself and for future generations of women entering the workforce. Dig Your Heels In is the roadmap that shows women how increasing their breadth of experience gives them more power to identify opportunities for and effect innovative and equitable change. This book is critical for women from the entry level to the executive level. Dig Your Heels In is also a critical resource for leaders in the C-suite and those leading Human Resources, Talent Management and on the front lines of recruitment who can drive enterprise wide changes to build programs that strengthen engagement and retention. Every reader will learn the ten big bold moves to achieve the career they desire and build the company and culture they deserve

Help your child learn all about science with First Science Encyclopedia. Filled with fun science facts about many different subjects, from the human body and animals to facts about space and matter. From the blood and breathing to rocks and minerals, kids will love getting to grips with this exciting encyclopedia. Perfect for homework or just for fun, First Science Encyclopedia is the ideal starting place for young scientists aged 5 and up

Kids love baking, with all its fascinating textures, smells - and of course, tastes! Ella's Kitchen: The Big Baking Book takes them beyond licking the bowl, with a wide range of easy recipes for all occasions, from lunchtime to party time. Enjoy cooking up a host of nutritious treats with your little ones, and watch them learn about counting, weighing and measuring at the same time. Above all, have fun and get messy!Ella's Kitchen: The Big Baking Book is sure to become your family's go-to cookbook, with recipes designed to really fit in with your life- Try having a batch of savoury snack bakes on hand to fill a gap until dinner - a healthy way to keep your child's energy up without sending her into overdrive- Head to your garden or the park with the delicious selection of picnic recipes - all dishes are highly portable and ideal for sharing- Simplify days out with recipes from our On-the-Go section - individual portions, and not a crumb or a sticky finger in sight!But by far the best thing about this book is the fun it promises for your family, as you discover new recipes and create fond memories for your children. You'll never forget the look on their faces when they hand out slices of their first cake or cookies from their first ever batch

The Cult of Ancestors is the long-awaited debut book by the winner of the sixteenth season of 'Battle of the Psychics' - Viktoria Raidos. The author discusses how the actions of distant ancestors continue to influence our destiny today. She also answers the most important question: Is it possible to change what is literally 'written in the family?'The ability to learn from mistakes and to improve is the basis of both biological and spiritual evolution. One of the most important human tools to help achieve this is conscious attention on the themes of our destiny. This is very important in relation to the history of the family: direct ancestors act on a person automatically, and in order to somehow change their influence you must first understand them. The influence of distant ancestors, on the other hand, and the help they can give is almost impossible to feel and receive without knowledge of them and their fates. Usually, in order to act correctly, you need to understand who you are and where you are. Victoria is convinced that, in many ways, this understanding comes from a kind of knowledge gained through the history of your ancestors. The force that has been transmitted over centuries from one generation to the next, which is located in your physiology and psyche, develops into certain themes that affect your very life. If you learn to see and change these stories, you will learn to change your destiny

Optimise is a fantastic new four-level exam preparation course designed to take students from A2 level right through to B2. The series will comprehensively prepare teenagers for international exams (Including First (FCE) for Schools) or local state exams, and follows the high standards set by the successful Macmillan Laser series. Optimise is a fantastic new four-level exam preparation course designed to take students from A2 level right through to B2. The series will comprehensively prepare teenagers for international exams (Including First (FCE) for Schools) or local state exams, and follows the high standards set by the successful Macmillan Laser series. Optimise's respected team, including authors Malcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-Knowles, and Course Consultant Karen Ludlow, share their exam expertise to ensure students achieve exam success. Each level follows a highly-supportive lesson structure which helps students to understand grammar, learn new vocabulary and develop the four skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing), while at the same time preparing them for typical exam tasks. The Optimise series includes the following print components for every level: Student's Book, Workbook, and Teacher's Book. The series also offers an extremely flexible digital package which includes a Digital Student's Book, e. Book, Student's Resource Centre, Online Workbook, Teacher's Presentation Kit, Teacher's Resource Centre, and Test Generator. The Resource Centre hosts a variety of worksheets and tests designed to consolidate learning and enhance exam preparation

Optimise is a fantastic new four-level exam preparation course designed to take students from A2 level right through to B2. The series will comprehensively prepare teenagers for international exams (Including First (FCE) for Schools) or local state exams, and follows the high standards set by the successful Macmillan Laser series. Optimise is a fantastic new four-level exam preparation course designed to take students from A2 level right through to B2. The series will comprehensively prepare teenagers for international exams (Including First (FCE) for Schools) or local state exams, and follows the high standards set by the successful Macmillan Laser series. Optimise's respected team, including authors Malcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-Knowles, and Course Consultant Karen Ludlow, share their exam expertise to ensure students achieve exam success. Each level follows a highly-supportive lesson structure which helps students to understand grammar, learn new vocabulary and develop the four skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing), while at the same time preparing them for typical exam tasks. The Optimise series includes the following print components for every level: Student's Book, Workbook, and Teacher's Book. The series also offers an extremely flexible digital package which includes a Digital Student's Book, e. Book, Student's Resource Centre, Online Workbook, Teacher's Presentation Kit, Teacher's Resource Centre, and Test Generator. The Resource Centre hosts a variety of worksheets and tests designed to consolidate learning and enhance exam preparation

Optimise is a fantastic new four-level exam preparation course designed to take students from A2 level right through to B2. The series will comprehensively prepare teenagers for international exams (Including First (FCE) for Schools) or local state exams, and follows the high standards set by the successful Macmillan Laser series. Optimise is a fantastic new four-level exam preparation course designed to take students from A2 level right through to B2. The series will comprehensively prepare teenagers for international exams (Including First (FCE) for Schools) or local state exams, and follows the high standards set by the successful Macmillan Laser series. Optimise's respected team, including authors Malcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-Knowles, and Course Consultant Karen Ludlow, share their exam expertise to ensure students achieve exam success. Each level follows a highly-supportive lesson structure which helps students to understand grammar, learn new vocabulary and develop the four skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing), while at the same time preparing them for typical exam tasks. The Optimise series includes the following print components for every level: Student's Book, Workbook, and Teacher's Book. The series also offers an extremely flexible digital package which includes a Digital Student's Book, e. Book, Student's Resource Centre, Online Workbook, Teacher's Presentation Kit, Teacher's Resource Centre, and Test Generator. The Resource Centre hosts a variety of worksheets and tests designed to consolidate learning and enhance exam preparation