Shakespearean: On Life & Language in Times of Disruption by Robert McCrum
Category: Reference
"A remarkable book that takes us to the heart of Shakespeare's art and influence."--James Shapiro When Robert McCrum began his recovery from a life-changing stroke, he discovered that the only words that made sense to him were snatches of Shakespeare. Unable to travel or move as he used to, the First F ...Show more
Music Theory For Dummies by Michael Pilhofer; Holly Day
Category: Reference
Tune in to how music really works Whether you're a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You'll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals ...Show more
Collins Russian Dictionary - 60,000 Translations for Everyday Use by Collins Dictionaries
Category: Reference | Series: Collins Essential Ser.
A handy and affordable quick reference guide for everyday Russian. The clear layout and alphabet tabs allow for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use on the go, at home, in the office, classroom or on vacation. Over 42,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. Designed for all t ...Show more
Burn After Writing by Sharon Jones
Category: Reference
***THE ORIGINAL MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER***Write. Burn. Repeat. Now featuring a brand new pink cover.'This book has made me laugh and cry, filled me with joy, and inspired me.' -TikTok user camrynbanksInstagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok, VSCO, YouTube...the world has not only become one giant feed, but ...Show more
The Way Things Work by David Macaulay; Neil Ardley
Category: Reference
Get to grips with how things work inside hundreds of machines with this extraordinary book that explains the science behind technologies and inventions.In this extensive encyclopedia packed full of simple science for kids, David Macaulay's beautiful illustrations show the inner workings of each machine, ...Show more
The Nurse's Anatomy and Physiology Colouring Book by Neal Cook; Andrea Shepherd; Jennifer Boore
Category: Reference
COLOURING - THE STRESS-FREE WAY TO STUDY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Are you looking for an easy and effective way to learn and revise A&P? Colouring is the perfect alternative to hours of reading, it is fun, creative and a proven learning technique. Gain a deeper understanding by putting pencils to pape ...Show more
Warlpiri Encyclopaedic Dictionary: Warlpiri yimi-kirli manu jaru-kurlu by Laughren, Mary
Category: Reference
It is spoken in the central west of Australia's Northern Territory, in semi-desert country of spinifex sand plains and dunes and low rocky rises and ridges, with ephemeral lakes and watercourses. Some 300 Warlpiri speakers contributed language examples and explanations that feature in the dictionary ent ...Show more
Do Your Best: How to be a Scout by Bear Grylls
Category: Reference
What more could you ask for, than a book stuffed like an overfilled rucksack with tips and tricks from one of the world's most celebrated adventurers from pitching a tent, leading a team, how to keep fit, tie knots, memorise facts, identify trees, stars and birds, as well as learning real survival skill ...Show more
Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity by Carl Wilkinson
Category: Reference | Series: Words That Changed the World Ser.
Understand how Einstein came to write the most famous equation in history and see how the world was changed forever. Broken into 10 bite-sized chapters, this step-by-step journey through Einstein's mind takes his original manuscripts and makes them accessible to budding scientists everywhere.
A Little Book of Language by David Crystal
Category: Reference | Series: Little Histories Ser.
With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why t ...Show more
Rockets by Pavla Hanackova
Category: Reference | Series: All Aboard! Ser.
A flightless bird that wishes to fly into space? Our kiwi bird Karl will show you that you can literally reach the stars, if you are determined and work hard to follow your dreams. Together with him, the readers will learn about rockets, space travel and space itself. Is space the number one topic you' ...Show more