Kate Davies écrit avec humour et empathie, se concentrant souvent sur des thèmes de découverte de soi et de recherche de sa place dans le monde. Son style est vif et captivant, avec une touche d'ironie qui entraîne les lecteurs dans l'histoire. Davies n'hésite pas à explorer des relations complexes et des normes sociétales, souvent avec des rebondissements inattendus. Son œuvre témoigne du pouvoir de l'identité féminine et du courage de vivre authentiquement.
Qu'y a-t-il sous la mer ? Découvre avec nous le monde sous-marin, des récifs coralliens peuplés de poissons multicolores aux eaux glacées de l'Arctique. Soulève les rabats pour explorer une épave de bateau, la fabuleuse Atlantide ou encore les profondeurs des abysses.
The hapless Crim family sets sail on their final adventure in the zaniest installment of the Crims series, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Caroline Carlson!Imogen Crim has been terribly bored since she returned to Blandington.
Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on physics, chemistry and biology. It features fun yet simple experiments that give children working examples to learn from.
Fairy Tale Land is a large-format gift book filled with classic fairy tales and exquisitely illustrated maps for children to pore over.
The Caseroom follows the fortunes of Iza Ross as she joins the ranks as one of around 800 women who, for the first time, have been allowed to join Edinburgh's thriving print industry in the late 19th to early 20th century as typesetters: a male-dominated trade which stands resistant to changes in the industry.
It's 1915 and Britain is at war as Kate Hunter's sequel to The Caseroom opens on the next stage in the lives of Iza Orr, skilled compositor, and the workers in Edinburgh's print industry. We step alongside Iza as she copes with unexpected complexities of patriotism, women's suffrage, worker victimisation and a historic wartime lockout.
A visually stunning picture book about The Incredible Hotel and Stefan, who dreams of being a chef.
This is a delightful picture book that brings to life a busy day in Egypt, long ago. A little boy hurries off to school, acrobats tumble through the crowded market, and crowds gather by the River Nile to watch the Pharaoh coming home. The simple and engaging text is brightly accompanied by the illustrations of Alfredo Belli. Beautifully presented with a padded cover, this is an ideal gift for young children.
The Environmental Health Movement is explored in depth, highlighting its focus on the impact of toxic chemicals and hazardous agents on human health and well-being. Unlike other segments of the environmental movement, this book provides a thorough analysis of how environmental factors contribute to health issues, addressing the interplay between environmental hazards and public health. It serves as a crucial resource for understanding the importance of environmental health advocacy and its implications for society.
Explore the human body through a unique three-colour lens in this innovative follow-up to Illuminature. Created by the Milan-based design duo Carnovsky, the book offers an engaging and visually captivating anatomy lesson, blending art and education. Readers can uncover the intricacies of human anatomy in a way that is both informative and enchanting, making complex concepts accessible and enjoyable.