Everyone loves a listAnd this is a novel, told entirely in lists.Have you ever wondered what your life might look like in little lists?It might look something like thisThis funny, surprisingly moving novel follows the everyday life of our list-making hero, from the very first bullet points at 10, through school days, first crushes, teenage kisses and first dates, clumsy sexual encounters and university, early career, serious falling-in-lov...

Exactly eight hundred years ago, Magna Carta established the right not to be thrown in the Tower of London for being slightly irritating, which is the closest we've ever got to a written constitution. But come on! Things have moved on since King John. Isn't it time we had another bash at setting down a few laws and principles for us all to live by? Isn't it time we knew how to queue properly, how to banter within the limits of decency, how to handshake in a regal fashion, how to appropriat...

Normal people are extremely unusual. Think of all the people you know and ask yourself how many are normal. None of them! In fact you're probably the most normal of the lot and, let's face it, even you're not that normal.All normal people believe they are a little bit different, a little bit unique and a little bit special. On the other hand no one wants to be abnormal, so it's a fine line to tread. Happily, this brilliantly funny book shows everyone exactly how to be uniquely norm...

All eight episodes of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom about the marketing maestro who puts the ‘man’ into managementJohn Weak is a high-powered Marketing Director with the morals of a skunk, the skin of a rhino and the brain of a one-celled organism. Randy, devious, sexist and drink-sodden, he spends his time skiving, chasing top totty and trying to keep his demanding boss, Sir Marcus, happy.With the help of his long-suffering PA Hayley and friend Bill Peters (‘Dire...

This book aims to explore the next generation of online learning challenges including the security and privacy issues of digital transformation strategies that is required in teaching and learning. Also, what efforts does the industry need to invest in changing mind-sets and behaviours of both students and faculty members in adoption of virtual and blended learning?The book provides a comprehensive coverage of not only the technical and ethical issues presented by the use of AI, bl...

Go behind the scenes of weather forecasting with TV meteorologist Guy Brown! Guy shares his weather journal to show you exactly what weather forecasting is like—from reading satellite images at the studio, to going on location in inclement weather conditions.Since weather affects all living things, predicting and responding to changes in the weather is important to both humans and animals. In his journal, Guy will tell you all about how humans and animals alike respond to things li...

Cats have a lot to say!Just like people, cats share their feelings in all sorts of ways. It's up to us to uncover what our furry friends are trying to tell us. Are they gently purring or curiously crouching? Is their tail straight or swishing? Featuring a diverse cast of kids and cats from all over the world, this social-emotional learning book models empathy and compassion. Young readers will learn to look for the different ways their friends—human and feline alike—share their fee...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Global Security, Safety and Sustainability, ICGS3 2017, held in London, UK, in January, 2017.The 32 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on the future of digital forensics; cyber intelligence and operation; information systems security management; systems security, safety, and sustainability; cyber inf...

This edition does not include illustrations.‘A book that lives up to its title – Guy Brown handles an exciting topic with the energy and expertise it deserves. A first-rate read!’ Roy PorterEverybody knows what it is like to be short of energy, or even full of energy, but what is this stuff that drives our bodies and our minds? Where does it come from, and where does it all go? How does it move our muscles and stir our imaginations? Above all, how can I get some more? This ...

A delightful collection of classic poems that will delight young and old alike, including: "How Beauty Contrived to Get Square with the Beast" by Guy Wetmore Carryl, "How Little Red Riding Hood Contrived to Be Eaten" by Guy Wetmore Carryl, "How Rudeness and Kindness Were Justly Rewarded" by Guy Wetmore Carryl, "If No One Ever Marries Me" by Lawrence Alma TademaI’m, "Nobody, Who Are You?" by Emily Dickinson, "Lochinvar" by Sir Walter Scott, "The Akond of Swat" by Edward Lear, "The Eagle" by...

Cats have a lot to say! They curl their tails when they're curious and crouch low when they're ready to play. Sometimes they like to be left alone, other times they want lots of cuddles! In this bilingual (English/Spanish) edition of How Cats Say I Love You, visit homes from around the world to meet silly, sassy cats and their human pals. As each kid cares for their furry friend, they think of healthy ways to share their own feelings with the people they love.This is a Social-Emoti...

“The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook is . . . a damn fine work that's at once a treatise, chronicle, and paean to perhaps the most versatile tool in a cook's arsenal. . . . I promise you, with this book your cast iron skillet will never again leave the top of your stove. It’s that good." —David Leite, publisher of the two-time James Beard Award-winning website Leite’s Culinaria (LCcooks.com)Cast iron skillets are booming in popularity: they're versatile, they'r...