The fifth book in this action-packed adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!"A funny and exciting fantasy adventure story" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The TimesNEXT LEVEL ACTION! DON'T LOOK DOWN!Kit can't wait for the next dungeon – especially as he and his teammates, ...

Behind Charlemagne's extraordinary conquests stood a military system capable of assembling warriors, moving armies across vast territories, sustaining long campaigns and extending royal authority across western Europe. Discover how the Carolingian rulers transformed military obligation, aristocratic power and battlefield organization into the foundations of an empire.The Carolingian Army, AD 751–888, by Kieran Goodwin, takes readers deep into the military world of ...

Designed to link research with real world classroom applications, the In Action series provides an accessible outline of key theories which teachers can then apply to their practice in their own unique settings. The writers of each of the In Action books are all either serving teachers or teachers who have taught for many years; ensuring the books' focus is grounded in the reality of teaching children in real classrooms.Primary Maths in Action provides a practical guide to...

Men, horses, fortresses and fleets carried the Eastern Roman Empire through more than five centuries of almost continuous military pressure. Behind the famous victories and disasters stood an army that repeatedly transformed itself to survive changing enemies, shrinking resources and an increasingly dangerous medieval world.The Byzantine Army AD 527–1071 follows that transformation from the age of Justinian to the crisis of Manzikert, placing the reader in...

In this exclusive e-novella from Kieran Kramer, a daring young debutante learns that when it comes to love, there's more than meets the eye…Lady Eleanor Gibbs is shocked when she stumbles upon a tattooed London gentleman involved in an illicit embrace. Five years ago, a masked man bearing that same tattoo saved her and the six children of the Marquess and Marchioness of Brady from a band of thieves. Now, Ellie's "hero"—better known as the notorious Earl of Tumbridg...

Middle-earth for middle graders! This young reader fantasy series proves you don't have to be brave or powerful to do great things.In a classic fantasy world of anthropomorphic rabbits, three young siblings are on the run from the villainous Gorm tribe who have killed and enslaved their clan. Podkin, once destined to be clan leader, has always been spoiled, but now he must act bravely as he, his older sister, and baby brother flee for their lives.Facing pur...

Philosophical wisdom and practical advice for overcoming the problems of middle ageHow can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead, with possibilities foreclosed, and with nostalgia for lost youth? How can you accept the failings of the past, the sense of futility in the tasks that consume the present, and the prospect of death that blights the future? In this self-help book with a difference, Kieran Setiya confronts the inevitable challenges of a...

A humane guide to preparing accounts, documents, devices, subscriptions, photographs, messages, and digital memories for the people who may one day need to help. Part of The Sagewell Wellness Library.About the authorKieran Quill Vale is a careful, humane nonfiction writer who explains technology through ordinary household decisions.

Build a freshwater aquarium that is rewarding to watch and healthy for the fish who live in it. The Thoughtful Aquarium is a practical beginner's guide to planning a home aquarium around the needs of its inhabitants--and the time, space, and budget your household can realistically provide. Start with the essentials: choose a manageable setup, find a safe location, and understand the costs and long-term responsibilities before bringing fish home. Learn how to select a tank and sturdy stand,...

Kieran Terence Quinn was just seven years old when he published his first book, 'Kieran's Short Stories for Kids'. Since then, he has written and published multiple books, with his work also translated into Spanish. Now, aged just ten, Kieran is sharing his secrets with children who dream of becoming authors."Being a kid is the best place to be an author."- Kieran Terence QuinnHow Kids Can Write a Book is a unique guide written by a child, for children, emp...

The US Army and Social Change offers historical context for ongoing, contemporary debates over the proper relationship of the US military to social change and social issues. Contributors look beyond the debate over whether the Army should be a site of social experimentation to argue that it always has and likely always will be. Examining specific cases from the twentieth century, the essays in The US Army and Social Change analyze army responses t...

**NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND THE ECONOMIST“Life Is Hard is a humane consolation for challenging times. Reading it is like speaking with a thoughtful friend who never tells you to cheer up, but, by offering gentle companionship and a change of perspective, makes you feel better anyway.” —The New York Times Book Review**There is no cure for the human condition: life is hard. But Kieran Setiya believes philosophy can...