What are you most afraid of? Perhaps you're scared of hairy spiders hiding in corners, huge-winged bats who fly through the night or enormous sharks lurking in the oceans ... These animals may seem TERRIFYING to us humans, but what if you found out that some weren't quite so scary after all...Scary encourages children to talk about their own fears. Using the some of the world's 'scariest' animals as a springboard, Laura Mucha unpicks what causes fear, wha...

Why does purple mean royalty? Do red sweets really contain beetles? And what was the world's deadliest colour?This beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on a colourful journey through the science, history and mysteries of colour. From how our eyes see colour to the fascinating stories and cultural meanings behind them, every page invites curiosity and wonder.Packed with surprising facts, quirky questions and eye-opening tales, this book will change the way childr...

A Czech painter, illustrator and graphic artist, Alphonse Mucha is a major exponent of the Art Nouveau style, best known for his distinctly stylised and decorative theatrical posters and advertisements of idealised female figures. His unique and groundbreaking poster designs are among the best-known images of the Belle Époque period. In the latter stages of his career, he returned to his homeland and devoted himself to a series of twenty monumental history paintings, known as ‘The ...

"This book is both terrifying and hopeful..." --Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, WGN-AMWe have been incorrectly socialized to believe emotional abuse is not as damaging as physical or sexual abuse. We have been taught emotional abuse itself is nothing more than "hurt feelings" and there is no "real" evidence other than the victim's complaints. The victim of emotional abuse is dismissed precisely because he or she cannot "prove" their feelings. Emotional abuse creates a vicious...

Officer Luciana "Lulu" Martinelli prefers to work alone. Who wouldn't, after falling in love with their partner, only to have him up and leave? Unfortunately, her captain, who's also her father, is determined to pair her with someone. His latest recruit, former Boston detective Dominic Delgado, is turning out to be harder to shake than the others. Dom's as talented at his job as he is gorgeous, and the worst part is...he knows it.Lulu can't understand why a big-city cop would want ...

Crime reporter Evie Hartley was at the height of her career, but a series of ethical missteps cost her everything. Now, she's working for a small-town newspaper's culture section, trying to prove to everyone, especially herself, that she's able to do her job by the book.When there's an opening for the crime beat, Evie jumps at the chance. And while she manages to impress her boss, she makes an enemy of the detective she played to get the inside scoop. Her methods may straddle the l...

As featured on Sunday Brunch and Woman's Hour'A really interesting proper analysis of the ins and outs of love. A kind of marvellous feat.' Richard CurtisPoets, philosophers and artists have been trying to explain romantic love for centuries, but it remains one of the most complex and intimidating terrains to navigate. Most people are afraid to be open and honest about their relationships – until now.For We Need to Talk Above Lo...

Swimming to the Horizon is a look at the bottom rungs of the community mental health system, where clinicians with little experience or training often work with patients holding together lives burdened by drug addiction, severe psychosis, poverty, and generations of trauma.Zak Mucha took over an assertive community treatment team created to provide twenty-four seven clinical services for a client population we typically only see on the local news when police interventions ...

Take an intense journey of human emotion, the seen and unseen, through Mucha’s powerful voice. In Words of Vehemence, over 50 varying compositions are included, tackling the delicacy of both negative and positive passion. Hear the words many can’t bear to say out loud. Read the lines relating to life one way or another. Become one with the beauty of fervor.

Love’s Not A Curse…Unless You’re A Dating Sim Character!Miku’s relaxing life with her high-tier guild gets interrupted when she comes face to face with the supposed heroine, Laura! Laura’s arrival signals the start of Miku and Claire's happy guild life being pulled back on course toward the original game’s scenario… Will Claire, Ektor, and the rest of Lanakiller’s members be able to stop Miku’s curse from progressing and their lives from playing out like a dating s...

Can Two Reincarnates Set Aside Their Differences To Save The Villainess?After being reincarnated as the villainess of her favorite fantasy otome game, Claire realizes she has to act fast to save her twin sister and favorite character from falling in love because she’s cursed to literally die of a broken heart! But that won’t be easy when another reincarnate and a big fan of the fox twins is determined to save Miku—by making her fall in love with him instead! Which ...

'Attachment theory is everywhere, but is everything you've heard about it right? Laura Mucha explains it all. Learn how to better understand yourself and your relationships, and how to improve them.' - Fearne CottonDo you over-analyse relationships? Or do you avoid thinking about them altogether? How do you think your childhood impacts you and your relationships?In Please Find Attached seven people talk candidly about their upbringings, loves and l...