Old MacDonald would like a quiet farm in Be Quiet! but he soon realises a farm won't work without noise. Luckily, Young MacDonald is close by to help Old MacDonald be the noisiest one of all. This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole
A shy kid's guide to thriving in their own (quiet) way.Do you sometimes feel afraid of talking in front of people, making a mistake or saying the wrong thing? While everywhere else you look there are loud, confident people?You're not alone. Ben Brooks also grew up as a shy child (so much so that
Picking up where Quiet ended, How to Be Yourself is the best book you'll ever read about how to conquer social anxiety. 'This book is also a groundbreaking road map to finally being your true, authentic self.' --Susan Cain, New York Times, USA Today and nationally bestselling author of Quiet Up to
Jack and his dad go to the cinema. Jack keeps being noisy, so the other people tell him to be quiet. Then Jack's dad falls asleep. Illustrated by Ben
A handful of years ago, I moved with my wife to a house on a quiet street in a quiet town and lay quietly in a room for a long time.I used to love an adventure, but when I hit my thirties I started to become afraid of the world, until I was too frightened to even go outside at all . . . it was just
Make Time, Be Present offers a quiet space to center your thoughts each day. With meditations and exercises that take just minutes, this guided journal makes mindfulness work for your real life. Get ready to discover mindfulness meditation made simple and
'I drew my first breath on the 28th of January 1935, which was quite a good time for a future writer to be born in England...' The only child in a lower-middle-class London family, David Lodge inherited his artistic genes from his musician father and his Catholic faith from his Irish-Belgian
In this steadily growing, bestselling series, the world's nicest bad guy wants to quit and be a librarian. But when robot ninjas attack his library, Victor has to don his cape once
She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet. But Malala Yousafzai refused to be silent. She defied the Taliban's rules, spoke out for education for every girl, and was almost killed for her beliefs. This powerful true story of how one brave girl named Malala changed the world
In collections such as Will You Please Be Quiet, Please? and What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, Raymond Carver wrote with unflinching exactness about men and women enduring lives on the knife-edge of poverty and other deprivations. Beneath his pared-down surfaces run disturbing, violent
In Quiet, Fearne Cotton explores why so many of us question whether we are, or will ever be, 'good enough.' This beautiful book, filled with Fearne's creative hand-drawn illustrations and thought-provoking activities to still your mind, will silence your inner-critic and stop you from continually
'Both creepy...and quite moving.'--New York Times Book Review'Wall's story couldn't be more timely.'--PeopleStolen Innocence is the gripping New York Times bestselling memoir of Elissa Wall, the courageous former member of Utah's infamous FLDS polygamist sect whose powerful courtroom testimony
'Pitch-perfect.' --People 'You won't be able to quit these characters.' --goop The addictive novel about four young friends navigating the cutthroat world of classical music and their complex relationships with each other, as ambition, passion, and love intertwine over the course of their lives
Lustre is a very tricky technique which gives stunning results, but can be quite difficult toachieve successfully. This handbook aims to explain and simplify the process, with thorough coverage of all the
Do work you love. Sounds simple, doesn't it? But the reality can be quite different. Whether you're just starting out or ready to head in a new direction, you're going to need some help turning your natural skills into success-seeking missiles of radness. On hand is Gavin Strange, a creative
Specially built for Foundation and Key Stage 1 guided
Trying To Be Orthodox ..., based on Michael Lomax's long-running blog, Ursusanglicanus, is the record of his seeking to position himself as a 'westerner' aiming to develop a mature and 'sellable' faith, within the context of the Orthodox Church and of European Christianity in
With this, his first collection, Carver breathed new life into the short story. In the pared-down style that has since become his hallmark, Carver showed how humour and tragedy dwell in the hearts of ordinary people, and won a readership that grew with every subsequent brilliant collection of
Elizabeth Richmond is almost too quiet to be believed, with no friends, no parents, and a job that leaves her strangely unnoticed. But soon she starts to behave in ways she can neither control nor understand, to the increasing horror of her doctor, and the humiliation of her self-centred
Timely theme: Social and Emotional Learning titles continue to be parent favorites. This book beautifully celebrates introversion and listening. The story underscores that there's nothing wrong with being quiet; it's other people who need to learn how to understand her way of being. Strong
A sea-born creature, who never quite belongs, discovers who she really is in this powerful, illustrated song about metamorphosis and finding your true
The first illustration of a cannon in Europe can be dated quite precisely to 1326. This book explores the development of gunpowder, the earliest appearance of cast-bronze cannon in Western Europe, followed by the design and development of the wrought-iron cannon. The wrought-iron hoop-and-stave
No one is quite who they seem to be in this twisty, soapy, gasp-inducing sequel to Jennifer Lynn Barnes' unputdownable Little White Lies.Think of the White Gloves like the Junior League-by way of Skull and BonesReluctant debutante Sawyer Taft joined Southern high society for one reason and one
Be warned, Reader, this book isn't about a normal spice bag, nor is it about a normal boy. Quite the opposite. This book is about the Spice Bag, and our unlikely hero: a 10-year-old boy named George...It also has: A dash of adventure A sprinkle of mystery A greasy villain And a talking mouse And
Things are quiet in the town that used to be Perfect until Violet and Boy uncover more trouble brewing. Five scientists are missing and Town is about to be taken over by a huge zombie army. Can Violet and Boy save their friends? It's a matter of life or death! A highly charged finale to the series
'Quite impressive. I doubt if there has been or will be a moredeeply researched and convincing account.' --Evan Connell, authorSon of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn 'The book to end all Earp books--the most complete, and mostmeticulously researched.' --Jack Burrows, author John
Getting what you want can be tricky, especially if you don't ask in quite the right way. Using only two words, this book gives an introduction to the value of manners and compromise for young children. It is filled with humour, colour and exuberance, and offers an observation of toddler
Bramble the cow lives on an old farm where she has lots of friends. But she has a problem - she hates loud noises She doesn't like the buzzing of bees, or the sound of the wind during a storm, or the farmer's combine harvester. And she doesn't like the rain.One night, after a heavy storm, the
Hezekiah is a very hairy camel. He lives a quiet life in his enclosure at the zoo and seems to be the only animal without a friend. So Hezekiah decides to escape from the zoo and go on the run - crashing through hedges, hiding in toilets and breaking into a safari park! There he meets another hairy
Learning to plan, plant and care for your lavender garden can be rewarding and quite easy. This book will take you through all the steps start to finish. It will tell you how you decide where to plant your garden, how to care for it easily, and what you can do with your harvested lavender. The
The first volume to be drawn and written by Lars JanssonAfter the multifaceted Tove Jansson quit the daily grind of the newspaper comic strip, the reins were picked up by her younger brother, Lars, who-not being an artist-taught himself how to draw so that he could continue bringing the Moomin
On the eve of her hanging, Ruth Ellis wrote to a friend: 'I must close now but remember I am quite happy with the verdict, but not the way the story was told, there is so much that people don't know.' Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Britain. This is her story. In July 1955 Ruth Ellis
Whitby, Northern England, 867. Edwin and Luke are young boys trainingto be monks. It's a quiet life until one day the Vikings invade.Theboys are terrified of the fearsome Danes, whose gods are even moreterrifying warriors than they are. What will happen if the boys
Daily life may never be quite the same. In this horizon-expanding, spirit-lifting, heart-warming book Mark Greene serves up a liberating view of how God can and does work in and through us in our daily lives. Whether you're a student or retired, at the gym or at work, at the school gate or in the
When Henry VI becomes king, it is soon clear that he would be better suited to a quiet life than to ruling the
One of the great thinkers of the 20th century discusses the nature of the lived experience, the details of profound self-inquiry, and how to live a fulfilled life with spiritual seekers from around the world These 60 chapters--with titles like 'Solitude Means Freedom', 'All Seeking is from
This book is a quiet revolution, a guide filled with practical advice to help you curb your obsessions and build boundaries between your work, your job, and your life. From business anecdotes about fulfilling orders to more personal stories about Marlee Grace's recovery from divorce and addiction,
READ THIS BOOK NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONDRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Allen Carr's Easyway is the most successful stop-smoking method of all time. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world to quit. In Quit Drinking Without Willpower, Allen Carr's Easyway method has been
Are you lost? Come in You're in luck--there's no one here just now. Shhh . . . Be as quiet as you can, and very, very careful In The House of Madame M, we explore a strange house: hallway, living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Each room is full of surprises to make even the bravest shiver
are you the type of person who: - thinks books are quite good- has never held a book before and would like to try holding one for a day- is completely normal and just wants to look at something- is fed up- would rather be dead- is frightened of what tomorrow may bring- is curious- needs a bit of
Be brave and bold - there's nobody quite like you - it's time to recognize your confidence and express your true self brazenly. In a fast-paced world, sometimes it's easy to lose sight of the things that make us extraordinary and brilliant and shake our confidence. However, we all need to take time
Pura Belpre Honoree Carmen Agra Deedy and Newbery Honor-book author/illustrator Eugene Yelchin have created a powerful tale that celebrates the spirit of freedom.La Paz is a happy, but noisy village. A little peace and quiet would make it just right. So the villagers elect the bossy Don Pepe as
In a fast-paced, technology-based era when drive-thrus, cell phones, laptops, and Internet banking are the norm, it's sometimes hard to fathom that God doesn't appreciate our frail attempts at spiritual shortcuts. Through the pastoral epistles, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, with insight from Paul's
A girl out of time, a fish out of waterAlchemists used to be a dime a dozen in the Kingdom of Endalsia, so Mariela was never particularly special. But her skills were put to the test one fateful day when a horde of monsters came stampeding from the nearby forest. In a desperate attempt to escape
If you don't care about her, who will? Hope Randall leads a quiet life, but that peace is about to be shattered. When a stranger turns up on her doorstep, bringing news of a half-sister she never knew she had, he's going to change her world for ever. Connie's in deep trouble and the mysterious
'Winning is everything', so they say. But actually second can be thrilling, intriguing, heroic and pure. You may not have heard of John Landy, Juerg Marmet or 'You Better Run', but that doesn't mean they're not worth knowing about. They are, respectively, the second man to run a sub-four-minute
'If published as a novel, the life of Harald Hardrada (c.?1015-1066) could quite easily be dismissed as highly improbable... God's Viking is an excellent read about a remarkable character.' - Strategy PageHarald Hardrada is perhaps best known as the inheritor of 'seven feet of English soil' in that
From the bestselling author of Monday Morning Leadership, this 'little book full of big learnings' provides wisdom and a practical framework to help you become your very best. Imagine how it would feel to greet each day enthusiastic about your work and your life, with renewed energy and optimism,
'Both creepy...and quite moving.'--New York Times Book Review'Wall's story couldn't be more timely.'--PeopleStolen Innocence is the gripping New York Times bestselling memoir of Elissa Wall, the courageous former member of Utah's infamous FLDS polygamist sect whose powerful courtroom testimony
'I DON'T WANT TO BE A HERO' Red and Rit's cozy life is interrupted as a strange new drug called False Prophet begins spreading among the people of Zoltan. Word is that it can make you into an entirely new person, but all it seems to be doing is changing folks into murderers Tensions mount when a
Let's be serieux Can't quite come up with the right French quip or four-letter word? With Talk Dirty: French, you'll be able to put your (middle) finger on it. Each entry provides an individual foreign gem, a useful French sentence employing the word, the expression's English counterpart, and its