There's a lot going wrong in the world: climate change, war, inequality, divisive politics. It can be hard to see a way out of the issues we face. But social entrepreneurs across the world are addressing these big problems in innovative ways: The New Ism seeks to build their innovations into the fabric of modern society, creating a new, more sustainable and inclusive global system. In this first book of a series on how society can learn from social innovators, authors Mel Young and Alexand...

It's time to say it loud and clear – it's not a luxury to have a home, it's a human right. It's time we all found room in our hearts to help end homelessness. Joining the Homeless World Cup family is the first step in realising that goal. From the foreword by VAL McDERMID An estimated 100 million people worldwide are homeless and 1.6 billion live in sub-standard housing. But how can such a simple game like football tackle such a complex problem? Mel Young and Peter Barr tell the story of t...

Mel Brooks' own words telling all about the players, the filming, and studio antics during the production of this great comedy classic. The book is alive and teeming with hundreds of photos, original interviews, and hilarious commentary.Young Frankenstein was made with deep respect for the craft and history of cinema-and for the power of a good schwanzstucker joke. This picture-driven book, written by one of the greatest comedy geniuses of all time, takes readers in...

An in-depth look at the 1974 releases of Mel Brooks's Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein that will leave cinephiles enthralled.1974 was a busy year for Mel Brooks. Although still recovering after a series of failed projects threatened his career, he pulled off a one-two punch that saw the release of two of the most beloved American comedies ever made: Blazing Saddles a...

Thirty-five awesome stories - one kick ass meme that started it all.It started as a joke. Storm Area 51 they said. They can't stop all of us they said. But all laughter stopped when the U.S. Air Force mobilized the reserves and pulled out the big guns.However, relentless mockery and derision by the media and the powers that be pushed the weebs and alien enthusiasts too far. What else were they supposed to do? They put on their big girl panties and showed up, determined to fi...

It will captivate the twelve-year-old in all of us, no matter what your age. Melvin Porter Dread III and his sidekick Bonnie Lou Star will have you laughing and crying, with every step in this their next adventure. The two want-to-be detectives, always keeping to their mission to find the whereabouts of a fortune in lost gold coins. Will they find the lost treasure? Do Mel and Bonnie turn out to be great detectives, or are they doomed to be "Too Young To Die This Rich?" There is nothing be...

Give your little football fan a hero to cheer for.The Story of Lionel Messi for Young Readers is a warm, easy-to-follow picture biography that shows how a small boy with a big dream grew into one of the world's greatest players-through family love, practice, and kindness.Perfect for ages 3-5, this gentle story:Highlights perseverance, teamwork, and gratitudeUses short, rhythmic sentences ideal for read-alouds

Spark a child's courage, curiosity, and can-do spirit with a true feel-good story they'll want to read again and again.The Story of Ronaldo for Young Readers is a beautifully illustrated, easy-to-follow journey about dreaming big, working hard, and staying kind-on the field and in everyday life. Perfect for bedtime, classroom read-alouds, or independent readers who love inspiring heroes and exciting sports moments.Why families love this book:

Mel Brooks' own words telling all about the players, the filming, and studio antics during the production of this great comedy classic. The book is alive and teeming with hundreds of photos, original interviews, and hilarious commentary.Young Frankenstein was made with deep respect for the craft and history of cinema-and for the power of a good schwanzstucker joke. This picture-driven book, written by one of the greatest comedy geniuses of all time, takes readers i...

Understanding DADGAD is a complete introduction to using the DADGAD tuning for fingerstyle acoustic guitar. The book systematically explores the tuning, starting with simple chords and scale patterns, ultimately showing how DADGAD can be played in nearly any key and many different musical styles. Topics include movable and open-string chords and scales, intervals, the harp effect, common chord progressions in DADGAD and more, all in the context of either short musical examples or complete ...

Assessing Disorganized Attachment Behaviour in Children lays out an evidence-based model for working with and assessing children with disorganized attachment and their adult carers: families whose extreme, erratic and disturbing behaviour can make them perplexing and frustrating to work with.The model is designed to identify key indicators and explanatory mechanisms of child maltreatment: disorganized attachment in the child, a parent's unresolved loss or trauma, disconnected and e...

Family Literacies demonstrates, through reference to empirical research, how shared reading practices operate in a wide range of families, with a view to supporting families in reading with their pre-school children. At the heart of this book, written by two highly experienced experts in the field, is a fascinating project that captured diverse voices, and experiences by parents, children and other family members.Rachael Levy and Mel Hall deploy a rich and distinctive theo...