**'**At last, the definitive guide to football phraseology across the world... Sparky and very funny' – Paul Hayward'A reminder that there are few better means of celebrating both our differences and similarities than the game of football' – The GuardianA new edition of an expertly compiled and utterly fascinating compendium of the weird and wonderful words and phrases used to describe football around the w...

Why the field of robotics tends to reinforce white patriarchal systems of power—and how roboticists can work to change these systems.In Degrees of Freedom, Tom Williams explores critical questions at the intersection of robotics and social justice. He considers the ways in which roboticists design their robots’ appearance, how robots think and act, how robots perceive people, and the domains into which robots are deployed. The book highlights not only the ...

Join a courageous group of young adventurers as they embark on "The Wild Hunt for Golden Feathers." When an ancient legend promises magical golden feathers that grant incredible power, Riley, Dax, Soren, and Vera set out on an unforgettable journey.From treacherous jungles and spooky caves to scorching deserts and mysterious oases, they face fierce animals, tricky riddles, and comical misadventures. As the group draws closer to the feathers, they realize that the true magic lies no...

Chinese medicine is growing ever more popular in the West. Increasing numbers of us know that acupuncture and herbal remedies can help us – yet we do not understand how they work or why. Tom Williams’ timely introduction shows how Chinese medicine interprets the human body, and how Qi, Jing and Shen (the three treasures – energy, essence and mind/spirit) and the other basic body substances interact to bring bodily harmony.

'Excellent' – Simon Kuper, author of the bestselling FOOTBALL AGAINST THE ENEMY'The definitive story of how French football came of age' – Christian Karembeu'Erudite and engrossing' – Vincent Duluc, lead football writer, L'ÉQUIPETHE PLAYERS, THE TEAMS, THE GOALS, THE GAMES, THE SCANDALS, THE GLOOM AND THE GLORY: THE STORY OF FRENCH FOOTBALL'S TURBULENT EVOLUTION OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS.

The Sound Explorers and Musical Adventures is a vibrant, interactive activity book for young readers that makes discovering the science of sound an unforgettable experience. Join Harmony, Rhythm, and their playful dog Echo as they venture through enchanted forests, echoing caves, and harmonic hills to uncover how everyday vibrations transform into incredible music. Through 25 action-packed chapters, kids experiment with basic instruments, build fun custom beats, and master essential listen...

In the small coastal town of Pinebay, an unusual storm begins to rage, a storm that doesn’t seem to stop. As floodwaters rise and fierce winds tear through the town, four children—Ivy, Scott, Brad, and Lynn—embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover the cause behind the storm and find a way to end it.With humor, courage, and unbreakable friendship, they face powerful forces, daunting challenges, and an ancient curse that threatens to destroy everything. The Storm that Never End...

"A remarkably detailed portrait of the famously hard-boiled writer" and creator of the popular gumshoe, Philip Marlowe ( Publishers Weekly).What we know of Raymond Chandler is shrouded in secrets and half-truths as deceptive as anything in his magisterial novel The Long Goodbye. Now, drawing on new interviews, previously unpublished letters, and archives on both sides of the Atlantic, literary gumshoe Tom Williams casts light on this most mysteriou...

Dr. Greg Abbott is a highly regarded pharmaceutical executive on the verge of a breakthrough in developing mRNA therapies for patients with rare diseases. His career ambition stems from a personal tragedy—losing his younger sister to one such illness.But when he becomes the prime suspect in a brutal murder and intellectual property theft, Greg’s life is thrown into chaos. Greg knows he didn’t steal anything and never met the murdered man. But despite his unwavering innocence, the e...

This book is about a young teenager walking in the jungles of Vietnam fighting for his life. After getting shot in the mouth, losing teeth and bone, and causing stuttering and a hard time pronouncing words, God called him into the ministry speaking before people for 40 years. Through-out this book you will hear Tom's sense of humor getting him through many difficult times of his life. This book will make you laugh, cry, get mad, and many other emotions. It is an encouraging book that will ...

A suspicious murder and a cryptic message threaten to uncover a secret group entrenched in the federal government that is plotting to destroy and recreate America by influencing a fundamental tenant of representative democracy — the right to choose our leaders.The biennial national election is in full swing. Most political polls report an equally divided Country between most of the candidates. However, technologist Wayne Tran discovers it doesn’t matter how people vote.Wayn...

BILL TUTTE CODEBREAKER 'THE GREATEST INTELLECTUAL FEAT OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR.' … a testimonial to Bill Tutte and his codebreaking discovery in 1942 at Bletchley Park. Bill Tutte was a young, gauche PhD student, yet his remarkable breakthrough and continuing endeavour against a German cipher machine more complex than Enigma led to the development of the world's first programmable computer, Colossus. Colossus allowed top-secret messages between Hitler and his generals to be read within hou...