We all like to believe that the latest 'miracle' cream will make us look ten years younger, and we fill our shopping baskets with hair products designed to 'smooth and shine' or make-up that promises to stay on all night long. In a world that is increasingly obsessed with appearance, we are becoming more and more vulnerable to the idea of a 'quick-fix' in a bottle.Yet many of the products we use on a daily basis contain an abundance of synthetic chemicals that pollute our bodies and, as ou...

The greatest gift parents can give their children is good health, but babies and small children are uniquely vulnerable to environmental pollution. In this practical and wide-ranging book, Ecologist editor Pat Thomas gives every parent the information they need to reduce the level of toxins and unnecessary chemicals that their baby is exposed to – from conception through to birth and beyond. The book covers everything today’s well-informed parents are concerned about – from the im...

'This book is full of wisdom … and should be required reading for all women of childbearing age.' Marsden Wagner, M.D., M.S.P.H. Among women there used to be a 'common' sense of what was appropriate, effective and safe in pregnancy and birth. Today, common sense has given way to expert opinion. Pat Thomas's excellent guide hopes to restore a little balance. It will provide women with the resources they need not only to cope with, but to enjoy their pregnancy. Pat Thomas treats pregnancy as...

A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand death, grief, and hope—recommended by parents, teachers, and child therapists worldwide.When someone close to a child dies, finding the right words can feel impossible. I Miss You: A First Look at Death offers clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclusive illustrations to guide families through conversations about loss and healing. Written by child psychotherapist Pat Thomas, t...

A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand disability, inclusion, and empathy—recommended by parents, teachers, and child development experts worldwide.Children notice differences, and they often have honest questions about them. Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability uses clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclusive illustrations to help young readers understand physical and learning disabilities in a respe...

A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand personal safety, boundaries, and making safe choices—recommended by parents, teachers, and child development experts worldwide.From crossing the street to knowing when to say no, learning how to stay safe is an important part of growing up. I Can Be Safe: A First Look at Safety uses clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclusive illustrations to help young readers understand eve...

A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand bullying, kindness, and standing up for themselves—recommended by parents, teachers, and child development experts worldwide.Being picked on can make children feel scared, sad, or unsure of what to do. Stop Picking On Me!: A First Look at Bullying uses clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclusive illustrations to help young readers understand what bullying is, why it happens, ...

A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand racism, fairness, and respect for differences—recommended by parents, teachers, and child development experts worldwide.Children notice differences in skin color and appearance from an early age, and they may have important questions about fairness and how people are treated. The Skin I'm In: A First Look at Racism uses clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclusive illustration...

A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand their bodies, personal boundaries, and self-care—recommended by parents, teachers, and child development experts worldwide.From growing bones to beating hearts, the human body is truly amazing—and learning about it helps children feel confident, curious, and proud of who they are. My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health and Fitness uses clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclu...

A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand divorce, separation, and family change—recommended by parents, teachers, and child development experts worldwide.When families go through a break-up, children often have big feelings and even bigger questions. My Family's Changing: A First Look at Family Break-Up uses clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclusive illustrations to help young readers understand what divorce or se...

Understanding Financial Statements is designed to demystify the core documents that tell a company's financial story. We'll walk through each statement line by line, decode key ratios, uncover red flags, and reveal the insights hidden in the numbers. Along the way, real-world examples, practical exercises, and clear explanations will help you build confidence and competence—whether you're analyzing a startup, evaluating a stock, or managing your own small business.

Trade Wars and Currency Wars explores the shifting tides of economic power in a world where globalization is no longer taken for granted. Once celebrated for knitting together nations into a seamless marketplace, global trade has become a battlefield where tariffs, currency manipulation, and strategic protectionism are wielded as weapons of national interest.