Penguin Books

Kahoot! Quiz Time - Earth

A colourful quiz book packed with questions based on core science and biology themes to help children learn by challenging themselves, friends, and family

More than 250 trivia questions for curious minds!

What is the highest mountain in the world? What is the Earth's core made of? Find out in this quiz book, packed with questions and facts about Planet Earth. Challenge yourself, your family, and friends with awesome questions based on the award-winning online Kahoot! games. Answer the questions, keep score, and declare the winner. Scan the QR codes throughout the book to find more cool quizzes on the same topics within Kahoot! and test your knowledge further.

Go for gold and make learning awesome!

Brain Booster Human Body

Learn essential facts about the human body through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.

Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this book will keep aspiring biologists and doctors-in-the-making busy and inspire children to truly engage with the human body.

Kids aged 8-12 will enjoy engaging with information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.

This interactive human body book for children includes:

Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.

Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with science.

Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.

In-depth information on the fundamentals of human biology.

How many bones are there in the adult human body? How do your lungs work? What happens under your skin? Brain Booster: Human Body covers all these questions and more! Key topics on anatomy are presented in an engaging way with a mixture of child-friendly activities and themes.

Pocket Eyewitness Human Body - Facts At Your Fingertips

Pocket Eyewitness Human Body is the perfect guide for curious children who want to know everything about the body and its inner-workings. Bite-sized chunks of information, amazing images, and clear, informative diagrams show you what lies underneath your skin, and make learning fun.

Did you know that, weight for weight, bone is five times stronger than steel? Or that the fastest nerve signals travel up to 350 km/h (220 mph), and that laughing is good for your health? You didn't? Then you need Pocket Eyewitness Human Body to fill you in on the amazing stats and fun facts about your incredible body.

The Concise Human Body Book

Discover all there is to know about human anatomy in DK''s latest concise visual guide to the human body. Fully updated to reflect the latest medical information, The Concise Human Body Book is illustrated throughout with colourful and comprehensive diagrams, photographs, scans, and 3D artworks, which take you right into the cells and fibres that are responsible for keeping your body ticking.

The Concise Human Body Book provides full coverage of the body, function by function, system by system. In the opening chapter, colourful medical scans, illustrations, and easy-to-understand diagrams show you how the different parts of the body work together to produce a living whole. Eleven main body systems - including the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system - are then covered in intricate detail in the following chapters, with each section ending on common diseases and disorders that can affect that system.

From bones and muscles to systems and processes, this in-depth, pocket-sized guide to the body''s physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems is the must-have reference manual for trainee medical professionals, students, or anyone interested in finding out more about how the human body works.

Managing People

Improve your managerial skills and learn how to inspire your team's potential.

Managing people is an essential part of any business. Learning how to motivate staff effectively and apply various managing styles to different situations is vital for improving output and creativity - whether your teams are in the office, remote or a combination of both.

If you're new to managing or keen to improve existing managerial skills, this is the manager's book for you. Inside, you'll find:

- Practical, "how-to" approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully

- New spreads with tools for project managing teams who are working remotely

- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features that show you how to make an impact

- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving, and how to build confidence and get results

This business management book is the ideal guide for managers and business leaders. Essential Managers Managing People is published in a slim compact format to allow you to easily navigate through key concepts and use it as a quick reference whenever you need advice. The book includes guidance on conflict resolution, change management, effective communication, and how to get the best from your team.

This manager's training book is packed with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists to show you how to persuade and influence people in the business. Tables, illustrations, and real-life case studies further explain how to build your confidence and boost productivity.

Whether it's negotiating, managing people, or improving your leadership skills, DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.

Project Management

Discover the ultimate practical guide to effective project management.

Packed with clear, expert advice, bold graphics, and bite-sized text, this beginner's guide to modern project management gives you the tools you need to run a project and manage a team in different locations/time zones.

Inside the pages of this project management book, you'll find:

- Practical, "how-to" approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully

- New spreads with tools for project managing teams who are working remotely

- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features that show you how to make an impact

- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving, and how to build confidence and get results

Leadership

This practical guide contains everything they need to lead a team effectively.

Following a clear, accessible approach and using bold graphics and bite-sized text, this beginner's guide to leadership will take you from a good leader to a great one!

Inside the pages of this leadership book, you'll find:

- Practical, "how-to" approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully

- New spreads on powerful leadership while working remotely

- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features that show you how to make an impact

- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving, and how to build confidence and get results

All the leadership tools you need to succeed as a leader in one easy-to-use business book. Learn how to improve your leadership skills by establishing a vision, inspiring others, and championing high performance. It's the perfect book for managers of all levels.

Essential Managers Leadership shows you how to focus your energy, build relationships, and develop strategies for success. You'll also discover the best ways to lead in difficult situations, such as through a period of business change or in a time when remote and flexible working plays a key role in business and management.

Whether it's negotiating, managing people or improving your project management skills, DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.

Brain Booster Maths

Learn all about numbers with over 100 mind-boggling activities that make learning easy and fun.

What is a rhombus? How do you work out a percentage? What is data and why is collecting it useful? Brain Booster Maths covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the world of numbers.

Kids aged 7-11 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this maths activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.

This engaging maths book for children includes:

- Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.

- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with maths.

- Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.

- In-depth information on symbols, shapes, symmetry, and how it all works.

This numbers book for kids is filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles to keep budding mathematicians busy, and to inspire children to engage with maths. Designed to support teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.

About the series

Brain Booster is a brand new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Designed to support teachers, educators, and parents around the world, Brain Booster books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home. Why not check out our other title in the series, Brain Booster Bugs?

Simply Psychology

Grasping complex psychological ideas has never been easier.

Transforming complicated ideas into easy-to-understand graphics, supported by accessible text, Simply Psychology is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.

Covering the key psychological theories from moral development to cognitive behavioural therapy, each easy-to-read, single-page entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.

Organized into chapters covering each branch of psychology, the book maps the development of psychological study, unpacking the complex ideas from the philosophers, psychologists, and scientists who have shaped our understanding of the human mind.

Whether you are studying psychology at school or college, or simply want a non-specialist insight into the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the foundations quickly and easily.

How Business Works - The Facts Visually Explained

Learn the essentials of business, finance, and company management with this unique graphic guide from DK!

If you''re perplexed by profit margins, confused by cash flow, or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many more are answered in this indispensable business book. Get to grips with how companies work, from research and development, to sales and marketing, and production and distribution.

Eye-catching visual aids give a helpful representation of each and every aspect of business, while complex subjects are broken down into concise explanations, expressed in easy-to-understand language. Crammed with essential terms and key concepts, How Business Works is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level, or those learning the ropes from the ground to the top.

Within this one-stop guide you will find:

-Hundreds of colourful images and engaging graphics.

-Demystifying explanations of complex theories and financial jargon.

-Up-to-date guidance on remote and flexible business strategies.

-Comprehensive information about international business practice, equipping you with the skills to tackle the global marketplace.

Whether you''re launching a startup, having trouble managing stakeholder relationships, or simply interested in all things business, you wont find a more comprehensive guide than this!

Much more than a standard business management or self help book, How Business Works shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice.

Having trouble adjusting to our working from home business culture? This new and improved edition includes the latest tips and techniques to help you stay motivated and achieve the best possible results while working remotely.

Reach new heights of personal development!

Take your learning to the next level with How Management Works and How to Start Your Own Business - the perfect learning companions to accompany this practical business reference book.

Want to stretch your brain even further? Discover DK''s extremely successful How ... works series, a curated collection of more than a dozen graphic reference books covering topics from psychology, to technology and music, and many more!

Effective Communication

Perfect your business communication skills and become a better leader with DK's newest practical business guide.

This new and improved edition will give you the tools to achieve effective communication both in the office and working from home. You'll discover how to enhance your communication skills by learning to understand your audience, communicate strategically, and discover which delivery approach is right for you.

Ever find it hard to have those crucial conversations with colleagues and clients? This management book will show you how to overcome barriers to communication, choose the right medium for your message, and make an impact.

In a slim and portable format, ideal for learning on-the-go, this practical guide offers:

-A clear and accessible approach, with step-by-step instructions, tips, and checklists, to engage and challenge -readers

-'Ask yourself' features encouraging self-reflection and self-growth

-Eye-catching illustrations, graphics, and tables

-Real-world case studies to demonstrate and explain problem-solving and build confidence

Develop professionally and inspire others!

At DK we know that having those important business conversations is not always easy. This management book will teach you how to listen effectively, building the people skills to communicate successfully at every business level - be it with junior team members or the board of directors.

The perfect toolkit for remote management in our flexible working world, this practical guide offers the latest advice on communicating from a distance, recommending which technology and techniques to use in order to achieve the best results from working from home.

Why settle for mediocre management?

The Essential Managers series includes a total of 10 titles to help you maximize your potential as a business manager. Perfect your sales pitch with Essential Managers: Selling, or improve upon your leadership skills with Essential Managers: Leadership. The guides are written to complement but not compete with each other, so you can tailor your learning to your specific business needs and discover the DK book that's right for you!

15 Minute Mandarin Chinese - Learn In Just 12 Weeks

Teach yourself Mandarin in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course.

DK’s 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Mandarin fast.

The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Mandarin vocabulary. There is no writing or homework – you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then, get stuck in to discover:

-Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.

-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.

-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.

-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter

The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Mandarin words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book’s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Mandarin conversation in real-life situations. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there’s no easier way to learn Mandarin than with 15-minute Mandarin.

15 Minute French - Learn In Just 12 Weeks

Teach yourself French in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course.

DK''s 15 Minute French is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn French fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into five daily 15-minute lessons with an easy-to-follow structure and spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour illustrations, annotated images, and simple pronunciation guides for every word, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new French vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

The course includes a fully redesigned free audio app that enables you to hear French words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book''s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise French conversation in real-life situations. Whether you''re a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there''s no easier way to learn French than with 15 Minute French.

Manifesting Happiness

Achieve life goals and increase your happiness through the power of manifestation.

Super-charge your manifesting power with this beautiful guided journal designed to help you achieve a life filled with abundance, purpose and happiness. Full of information and practical tips, it also provides space for you to structure your own practice to suit your needs. To guide you through your manifestation journey, different sections focus on key techniques including scripting; 369, 55x5 and 33x3; goal-setting and intentions; and visualization exercises. Train your mind to embrace positivity with gratitude lists for noting down the good things that happen, and use affirmations to help you break out of negative thought patterns and increase your sense of self-worth. Create a 'life list' by writing down your goals for the next week/month/year, then stay focused on what you want with the help of journaling prompts.

Manifesting has many positive mental health benefits, and the journal is designed to promote happiness through inner reflection (understand what you want from life), gratitude (learn to appreciate what you have), and positive thinking (achieve an optimistic, goal-orientated mindset that attracts success).

Whatever you want to manifest in your life - love, career success, money, friendship, self-confidence - Manifesting Journal is the perfect tool to help you achieve your dreams.

The Bacteria Book (New Edition)

Meet the bacteria, viruses, and other microbes that are all around us, but are too small for us to see.

This book explains bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes simply for kids aged 7-9 by bestselling author and science communicator Steve Mould.

What do glowing squid, mouldy bread, and soil creatures all have in common? They're all part of the world of microbiology! In this awesome introductory book for budding scientists, the big world of tiny organisms is revealed with remarkable photography, kooky characters, and lots of fun facts.

This fascinating biology book for kids offers:

- An introduction to STEAM by well-known science author Steve Mould.

- A new and updated edition featuring the latest information on pandemics and COVID-19, and vaccines.

- A look into not just bacteria, but viruses, funghi and other microbes too!

The Bacteria Book is a fun and informative introduction to a STEAM subject that brings kids up-close with microbiology, and young scientists won't want to put it down.

Children can learn about how miniature life forms affect our world, for good and bad, through real-life examples of microbes in action. Bacteria are some of the most important organisms on Earth, and without them our bodies wouldn't be able to work. Fungi are used to make bread and cheese. Viruses and other germs can make us ill, but are fought by our amazing immune system. All these stories and more are told in clear and engaging language by bestselling author and science comedian Steve Mould.

15 Minute Japanese - Learn In Just 12 Weeks

Teach yourself Japanese in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course.

DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast.

The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then get stuck in to discover:

-Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new -vocabulary.

-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.

-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.

-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter

The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Japanese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Japanese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Japanese than with 15 Minute X Japanese.

The Philosophy Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained

Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe.

Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers in a clear and simple way, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries explore and explain each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanations and innovative graphics.

Explore the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece and China to today, and find out how theories from over 2,000 years ago are still relevant to our modern lives. Follow the progression of human ideas and meet the world's most influential philosophers - from Plato and Confucius through René Descartes and Mary Wollstonecraft to Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Judith Butler.

Fully revised and updated, with quirky illustrations, clear explanations, a philosopher directory, and a glossary of key vocabulary, The Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to a fascinating subject.

Simply Emerging Technology

Sometimes, less really is more. This powerful guide summarises the big questions; you could even learn the basics of emerging technology on your next lunch break.

Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.

This Technology book includes:

Jargon-free text and visuals combined to make technology truly accessible

Clear chapters are broken up by topic to help you find the answers you are looking for

The key building blocks and technological milestones in its history profile its most important practical applications - current and predicted.

Entries that explain the likely impact of such emerging technologies and how they could transform the way we live, exploring the potential risks and rewards of each

Whether you are studying data science or technology-related subjects at school or college or want an overview of this important and timely subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

1,000 Amazing World Facts

Dive into a world of mind-blowing facts that may defy belief, but they are all absolutely true!

Can you believe the Eiffel Tower would fit inside a Sahara sand dune? Wow your friends and amaze your family with hundreds of new facts in this fun-filled, picture-packed bumper book for children aged 9+.

1,000 Amazing World Facts contains striking images, visual comparisons, and informative diagrams in one unforgettable journey around the world. From the tiniest microchip to our unimaginably enormous Universe, no subject is left unexplored.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:

- 1,000 mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends.

- CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.

- Science boxes that are illustrated with engaging diagrams to explain information.

Did you know that Earth could fit inside Jupiter more than 1,000 times? Or the blue whale's heart is as big as a car? Children will love all these facts and more, presented either with impressive CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography – plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand.

The Psychology Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained

How do our minds influence the way we behave? How do our bodies and minds work together? Do we have free will?

Exploring and explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories in psychology clearly and simply, The Psychology Book answers these questions and more and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries unpack each complex idea with easy-to-follow explanations and eye-catching images.

In this book, you can find:

The history of psychology, from its roots in philosophy to modern studies of autism and psychiatry across all of the key fields of study, from psychotherapy to cognitive psychology and behaviourism.

Groundbreaking ideas of great thinkers, from Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung to Noam Chomsky and Daniel Kahneman

Information about the key personalities of the 19th and 20th centuries whose work has significantly contributed to our understanding of human behaviour.

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Psychology Book is part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas series. The series uses images, tables, fact files, and engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. Other titles include The Biology Book, The Medicine Book and The Science Book.

French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this illustrated dictionary for French-language students.

Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French English Visual Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 French vocabulary words.

Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this French dictionary to discover:

A guide to a wide range of useful French vocabulary and expressions.

Structured sections around a theme (e.g., sports, food and drink, transport).

Clear, bright illustrations which make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.

Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding French easy. The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure.

French English Visual Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom. It is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced.

1000 More Words

This colourful picture book helps children build their vocabulary and literacy skills and access school learning.

A visually exciting vocabulary book for 5-7 year olds that develops children's language skills while introducing information about many core school subjects.

From verbs that are used in sports and nouns that name mathematical shapes to adjectives that describe materials, each page strengthens children's language skills and is visually exciting, accessible, and appealing.

This vocabulary book for children offers:

- Material that supports EFL learning, featuring nouns, adjectives, and verbs, helping to expand vocabulary in a dynamic and exciting way.

- An engaging design, combining photography and illustrations, with fun things to spot on every page and questions that stimulate talking.

- A wide-ranging appeal, for pre-readers, beginner readers, and English language learners, with bilingual editions available.

Written by primary language specialist Gill Budgell, the picture-packed pages feature vocabulary to help children with key school subjects, including English, maths, science, geography, history, art, and computing.

1000 More Words develops children’s reading and writing skills and clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. There are fun things to spot on every page, as well as questions that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills.

The Miracle Of Mindfulness

'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time

This is the definitive book on mindfulness from the beloved Zen master and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh. With his signature clarity and warmth, he shares practical exercises and anecdotes to help us arrive at greater self-understanding and peacefulness, whether we are beginners or advanced students.

Beautifully written, The Miracle of Mindfulness is the essential guide to welcoming presence in your life and truly living in the moment from the father of mindfulness.

'One of the most influential spiritual leaders of our times' Oprah

Moonwalking With Einstein

Can anyone get a perfect memory?

Joshua Foer used to be like most of us, forgetting phone numbers and mislaying keys. Then he learnt the art of memory training, and a year later found himself in the finals of the US Memory Championship. He also discovered a truth we often forget: that, even in an age of technology, memory is the key to everything we are.

In Moonwalking with Einstein he takes us on an astonishing journey through the mind, from ancient 'memory palace' techniques to neuroscience, from the man who can recall nine thousand books to another who constantly forgets who he is. In doing so, Foer shows how we can all improve our memories.

The Satanic Verses

Question: What is the opposite of faith? Not disbelief. Too final, certain, closed. Itself a kind of belief. Doubt.

Discover Salman Rushdie’s critically acclaimed magical realist study of good and evil.

'A masterpiece' Sunday Times

Just before dawn one winter's morning, a plane blows apart high above the English Channel and two figures tumble, clutched in an embrace, towards the sea: Gibreel Farishta, India's legendary movie star, and Saladin Chamcha, the man of a thousand voices.

Washed up, alive, on an English beach, their survival is a miracle. But there is a price to pay. Gibreel and Saladin have been chosen as opponents in the eternal wrestling match between Good and Evil. But chosen by whom? And which is which? And what will be the outcome of their final confrontation?

'A great novelist, a master of perpetual storytelling' V.S. Pritchett

Death In Venice And Other Stories

'A story of the voluptuousness of doom' Thomas Mann

TRANSLATED AND INTRODUCED BY DAVID LUKE

Death in Venice is a story of obsession. Gustave von Aschenbach is a successful but ageing writer who travels to Venice for a holiday. One day, at dinner, Aschenbach notices an exceptionally beautiful young boy who is staying with his family in the same hotel. Soon his days begin to revolve around seeing this boy and he is too distracted to pay attention to the ominous rumours that have begun to circulate about disease spreading through the city.

Interbeing, 4th Edition: The 14 Mindfulness Trainings Of Engaged Buddhism

If we want societal change to last, we must collectively transform. The 4th Edition of Interbeing is a blueprint for long-term global change, containing Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's fourteen Buddhist guidelines for living consciously and ethically in the modern world. Originally formulated under the fiery pressures of the Vietnam War, Interbeing is a call to collective awakening and a guidebook for getting there. The Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings are a radical expression of Buddhist ethics and morality that offer essential insights for existing mindfully, and creating change that lasts.⠀

Moments Of Mindfulness: Daily Inspiration

This beautifully designed gift book contains many of the best-loved inspirational quotations and passages from Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Basic meditation instructions and messages of peace, love, insight, understanding, and compassion accompany two-color illustrations throughout, with blank pages for personal reflections and inspiration. Moments of Mindfulness is a perfect journal for spiritual exploration.

Moments of Mindfulness is intended to be used as a personal notebook or to simply read for everyday inspiration, and to help bring mindful practices and reflection to daily life. With beautiful details and design it makes a wonderful gift. Illustrations by Jenifer Kent.

Bellow evokes all the rich colour and exotic customs of a highly imaginary Africa in this comic novel about a middle-aged American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an African tribe. Henderson's awesome feats of strength and his unbridled passion for life earns him the admiration of the tribe - but it is his gift for making rain that turns him from mere hero into messiah. A hilarious, often ribald story, "Henderson the Rain King" is also a profound look at the forces that drive a man through life.

"Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor."--Amazon.com.

Simply The Brain

The human brain is a most remarkable organ, but how well do we really understand the way it works?

What is a brain and what is the mind? Do you only use 10% of your brain? Why do some people hear colour? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and many more, then Simply The Brain may be the book for you!

Simply The Brain explores everything that goes on in the brain when you think, feel, and perceive the world around you. If you're seeking a guide that breaks down the inner workings of the mind and the brain, in a way that is easy to understand and jargon-free, then this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily. Covering more than 90 key ideas from neurons and nerves to forming memories and brain implants, each pared-back entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.

Dive straight in to discover:

- Simple, easy-to-understand graphics help to explain more than 90 key concepts

Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply The Brain is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge, so if you're interested in neuroscience or curious about how the mind works - then this is the book for you!

Simply Maths

Understanding maths has never been easier.

Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Maths is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.

Covering more than 90 key mathematical concepts from prime numbers and fractions to quadratic equations and probability experiments, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.

Organized by major themes - number theory and systems; calculations; geometry; algebra; graphs; ratio and proportion; measurement; probability and statistics; and calculus - entries explain the essentials of each key mathematical theory with simple clarity and for ease of understanding.

Whether you are studying maths at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

Korean-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Korean and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, using and learning Korean has never been easier.

Perfect for tourists, business travellers and students, DK's Korean English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and studying the Korean language.

The dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Korean vocabulary.

The supporting audio app enables you to hear over 6,500 words and phrases spoken out loud in both Korean and English. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the audio app is easy to use and provides an intuitive reference for language learning, helping you learn, retain, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Korean word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.

Her Greatest Mistake

I’m the face of the NHL. The golden boy with quick hands and a million-dollar smile that the fans adore.

My contract is up at the end of the season, and with playoffs starting, I have to be on my best behaviour. Keep my head down and respect the press when they shove their microphones beneath my nose. This isn’t my first rodeo, so it should be easy. Right?

No. Not this time. One bad call and I’m the poster boy for poor decisions.

I haven’t seen my childhood best friend since the day her father betrayed me and she broke my heart. Now, eight years later, she’s back. And she’s my fake girlfriend for the next two months.

Some wounds never heal, and the moment I see Braxton Heights, I know mine have not. But she’s the only shot I have at saving my reputation and securing my new deal, and while I might have lost her all those years ago, I refuse to lose hockey.

I just hope I’m strong enough not to fall for her all over again in the process.

The Four-way Path - The Indian Secret To A Life Of Happiness And Purpose

Why Indian spirituality holds the key to a life of true fulfilment – the new book from the multi-million-copy bestselling authors of IKIGAI

How can I find purpose in my life?

In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom. If you can find the balance between them, you will discover the Four-Way Path – and begin a journey into true and lasting fulfilment.

Uplifting and comforting, this book honours some of the oldest and greatest spiritual practices to explain how the Four-Way Path can awaken your purpose, free you from stress and fear, and find lasting peace.

It will unlock a life full of happiness and meaning.

Who We're Reading When We're Reading Murakami

How did a loner destined for a niche domestic audience become one of the most famous writers alive? A "fascinating" look at the "business of bringing a best-selling novelist to a global audience" (The Atlantic)―and a “rigorous” exploration of the role of translators and editors in the creation of literary culture (The Paris Review).

Thirty years ago, when Haruki Murakami’s works were first being translated, they were part of a series of pocket-size English-learning guides released only in Japan. Today his books can be read in fifty languages and have won prizes and sold millions of copies globally. How did a loner destined for a niche domestic audience become one of the most famous writers alive? This book tells one key part of the story. Its cast includes an expat trained in art history who never intended to become a translator; a Chinese American ex-academic who never planned to work as an editor; and other publishing professionals in New York, London, and Tokyo who together introduced a pop-inflected, unexpected Japanese voice to the wider literary world.

David Karashima synthesizes research, correspondence, and interviews with dozens of individuals—including Murakami himself—to examine how countless behind-the-scenes choices over the course of many years worked to build an internationally celebrated author’s persona and oeuvre. His careful look inside the making of the “Murakami Industry" uncovers larger questions: What role do translators and editors play in framing their writers’ texts? What does it mean to translate and edit “for a market”? How does Japanese culture get packaged and exported for the West?

Love In Provence

Escape to the beautiful lavender fields of Provence this summer

Del moved to the south of France three years ago and hasn’t looked back. She’s found new friends, new purpose, and new love with gorgeous Fabien.

But just as harvest on her little lavender farm is due to begin, Del gets some shocking news. With no time to dwell as she welcomes a new crew of lavender pickers, she unexpectedly waves goodbye to Fabien for the summer.

Usually cooking – the thing she loves best – would help soothe her troubles, but Del doesn’t remember how . . . And then chef Zacharie comes to town, dropping another bombshell!

Over one summer in Provence that’s full of surprises, friends old and new rally round. Can they complete the harvest and pull the community back together? And if Fabien returns, will Del finally get her happy-ever-after?

'Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book' Veronica Henry

Square One

Everyone is moving on... and then, there's Hanna

By thirty, Hanna expected to have it all (or at least some of it)

- A fulfilling and successful career

- A healthy, long-term relationship, maybe even an engagement ring

- A house (or at least a flat) of her own

But in reality, she's back at square one...

- Single after breaking up with someone she's not sure ever loved her

- Flooded with wedding invitations and pregnancy scan pictures from friends

- Unable to afford to live on her own and forced to move in with her father who is also single and dating

Everyone moves at different paces, but Hanna's life is in reverse. With the pressure to keep up and her dad's insufferable musings on Tinder, will she be able to figure out what she really wants?