Just the Job: How Trades Got Their Names (Tulloch Alexander)(Pevná vazba)

Just the Job: How Trades Got Their Names (Tulloch Alexander)(Pevná vazba)

What did a gongfarmer do? How is a chaperone connected to a bird of prey? What is the etymology behind cloud architect? Is there a link between secretaries and secrets? The story behind these (and many more) job titles is rarely predictable and often fascinating. In this highly original book,

A Modern Herbal: The Complete Edition (Grieve Margaret)(Pevná vazba)

If you're wondering how Golden Rod, Ragwort, and Devil's Bit got their names, how Dandelion can be used to treat liver disorders, or how Horseradish staves off scurvy, look no further than A Modern Herbal. This modern reboot of the medieval herbal improves upon its predecessors with meticulously

Just So Stories (Kipling Rudyard)(Pevná vazba)

These twelve magical tales tell, among other things, how the camel got his hump, the leopard his spots, the elephant his trunk, how the alphabet was made and how a butterfly caused mayhem at the court of King Solomon when he stamped. The Just So Stories are one of the enduring classics of

The Way I Feel (Cain Janan)(Pevná vazba)

Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name all things in their world. The Way I Feel uses strong, colorful, and expressive images which go along with simple verses to help children connect the word and the emotion

Just So Stories (Kipling Rudyard)(Paperback)

Have you ever wondered how the leopard got his spots? Or how the camel got his hump? Rudyard Kipling's witty and beautifully written stories explain these secrets and many more and introduce such memorable characters as the Elephant's Child, the Cat that Walked by Himself, and the Butterfly that

Once Upon a Unicorn's Horn (Blue Beatrice)(Pevná vazba)

Do you know how unicorns got their horns? Find out in this charming picture book about friendship, family, and magic. (Hint: It's something sweet )How did unicorns get their horns? It all began once upon a magical forest, where a little girl named June discovered tiny horses with soft fur and

The Sting of the Wild (Schmidt Justin O.)(Pevná vazba)

Entomologist Justin O. Schmidt is on a mission. Some say it's a brave exploration, others shake their heads in disbelief. His goal? To compare the impacts of stinging insects on humans, mainly using himself as the test case.In The Sting of the Wild, the colorful Dr. Schmidt takes us on a journey

Onboarding: Getting New Hires Off to a Flying Start (Harpelund Christian)(Pevná vazba)

The way people move from job to job is undergoing a massive change, as are their expectations on their future workplaces and their employers. From clear and almost limitless development opportunities to a strong sense of purpose, the demands on the new hire menu card are increasing. Onboarding is a

A History of Trees (Wills Simon)(Paperback)

Have you ever wondered how trees got their names? What did our ancestors think about trees, and how were they used in the past? This fascinating book will answer many of your questions, but also reveal interesting stories that are not widely known. For example, the nut from which tree was predicted

My Secret Dog (Alexander Tom)(Pevná vazba)

I always wanted a dog, but Mum said I wasn't allowed.So I got one anyway.My secret dog lives in the cupboard and we sneak out at night to play.We'll be best friends forever.As long as Mum doesn't find

How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure (Rocco John)(Pevná vazba)

Cartoon Animator (Rauf Don)(Pevná vazba)

By creating their own virtual day on the job, students can find out firsthand what it's like to have many exciting

A Child's Introduction to the World Trade Book (Heather Alexander)(Pevná vazba)

Explore all the fascinating things that make Planet Earth such an exciting place to live with this lively introduction to our world, its geography, culture, and people. Get ready for an incredible journey, one in which you'll visit far-off places, meet interesting people, and learn all about

The Naked Soul (Lindsay Alexander)(Pevná vazba)

Alexander Graham Bell - The Man Behind the Telephone (Lee Sally)(Pevná vazba)

A world without telephones? Find out how you can thank inventor Alexander Graham Bell for every ringtone! Filled with facts and photos, Bell's story highlights the scientific process he followed, failures and all, from identifying a problem to getting his communication technology into the hands of

Mrs Moreau's Warbler: How Birds Got Their Names (Moss Stephen)(Paperback)

Guardian columnist and Springwatch expert Stephen Moss combines detective work, natural history, folklore and first hand observations to explore how birds got their names and our long and eventful relationship with the natural

Alexander Von Humboldt: How the Most Famous Scientist of the Romantic Age Found the Soul of Nature (Meinhardt Maren)(Pevná vazba)

Houses: Atelier Am (Misczynski Alexandra)(Pevná vazba)

Following up on their much-heralded first volume of interiors, this new publication presents the next evolution of Atelier AM--virtuosos of mixing antiques and museum-quality artworks with pedigreed design. 'Alexandra and Michael Misczynski, the wife-and-husband team behind the Los Angeles-based

The Name I Call Myself (Namir Hasan)(Pevná vazba)

Meet Ari, a young person who doesn't like to be called by their birth name Edward: 'When I think of the name Edward, I imagine old kings who snore a lot.' Throughout this beautiful and engaging picture book, we watch Ari grow up before our very eyes as they navigate the ins and outs of their gender

Fairies: The Myths, Legends, & Lore (Alexander Skye)(Pevná vazba)

An enchanting treasury of fairy lore Around the corner, behind the bushes, and just out of sight...fairies have spent hundreds of years weaving their way in and out of our homes and gardens to spread their magic. Featuring folklore, mythology, and poetry from around the world, this lovely

The Little Fish That Got Away (Cook Bernadine)(Pevná vazba)

How the Crab Got His Claws (Dickins Rosie)(Pevná vazba)

Naughty Crab keeps making trouble... can the Wise Man stop him? This charmingly illustrated adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved Just So Stories is part of the Usborne Reading Programme, specially written for children who are learning to read. With entertaining puzzles to solve at the

Crabapple Trouble: (A Graphic Novel) (VanDorn Kaeti)(Pevná vazba)

Callaway just wants to do a good job--but her worries are getting in the way A fun adventure filled with an adorable cast of fruits and vegetables, this young chapter-book graphic novel is perfect for fans of Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea. Callaway, with her apple head and huge heart, likes to help

Making the World Safe for Dictatorship (Dukalskis Alexander)(Pevná vazba)

Authoritarian states work hard to manage their images abroad. They invest in foreign-facing media, hire public relations firms, tout their popular celebrities, and showcase their successes to elite and popular foreign audiences. However, there is a dark side to these efforts that is sometimes