This “charming and addictively accessible introduction to neuroscience” (Steven Pinker) takes us on a highly entertaining tour through the wonders and mysteries of the human brain—from a renowned husband-and-wife team of cognitive neuroscientists.Professors and husband-and-wife team Uta and Chris Frith have pioneered major studies of brain disorders throughout their nearly fifty-year career. Here, in this “pleasing mix of wonder, genial humor, and humility” (Ki...

Hercules is the perfect hero - strong, fast, brave and very proud. But can he complete twelve titanic tasks, each harder than the last, to prove he truly is the strongest man in the world? Specially written for children growing in reading confidence. Includes internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Ancient Greece."Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

King Midas loves gold - but his greed soon gets him into trouble. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles."Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

A frank and friendly book explaining puberty and how to stay happy and confident as boys go through physical, psychological and emotional changes. Covers everything boys want to find out about, including moods and feelings, what happens to girls, diet, exercise, body image, sex and relationships, contraception, sexual health, self-confidence, drink and drugs, exam stress and cyberbullying.

Dog is always on the lookout for food. Soon he finds a juicy bone to eat... but will one bone be enough? A lively retelling of the classic Aesop fable, specially written for children just starting to read alone. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles."Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Growing up is a whole lot easier if you have some idea what to expect. This book describes exactly what will happen to your body in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way, and it explains some of your feelings too - all you need to know for this important time in your life. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet."Look no further: the What's Happening to Me? books are nothing short of brilliant. They aim to help children aged ni...

An approachable introduction to what chemistry is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Topics include: the periodic table, atom structure, radiation and the scientific method, all illustrated with humorous illustrations and diagrams. Simple experiments are provided to aid learning and internet links to recommended websites are provided so readers can find out more. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.Chap...

A fascinating book about maths and its role in our lives. Discover what numbers are, how they help describe the world around us, and find out how brilliant mathematicians have changed the world. This book covers a wide range of maths topics, including algebra, geometry, charts and statistics, and feature humorous illustrations that bring the history of mathematics to life. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet."An excellent resou...

A highly illustrated, fun and easy-to-read guide to politics in the modern world.An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government, and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained with clear text and bright, infographic style illustrations.Includes tips on how to argue and debate, a glossary, and links to specially selected websites with more information."Clearly explains the basic p...

This “charming and addictively accessible introduction to neuroscience” (Steven Pinker) takes us on a highly entertaining tour through the wonders and mysteries of the human brain—from a renowned husband-and-wife team of cognitive neuroscientists.Professors and husband-and-wife team Uta and Chris Frith have pioneered major studies of brain disorders throughout their nearly fifty-year career. Here, in this “pleasing mix of wonder, genial humor, and humility” (Ki...

IntroductionShort stories are a unique genre where the concentration of time and events creates a condensed intensity, offering endless opportunities for exploration.The four short tales collected here under one cover are all thematically different from one another. The only thread connecting them is a shared geography: each takes place in Russia during various periods of the 20th century.The English translations are followed by the original texts i...

“From the moment I got to Auschwitz I was completely detached. I disconnected my heart and intellect in an act of self-defense, despair, and hopelessness.” With these words Sara Nomberg-Przytyk begins this painful and compelling account of her experiences while imprisoned for two years in the infamous death camp. Writing twenty years after her liberation, she recreates the events of a dark past which, in her own words, would have driven her mad had she tried to relive it sooner. But while ...