Andrew Langley

Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

More than 75 million people fought in World War II - nearly all of them men. Who was going to produce the weapons and the food, and do countless other vital jobs? The answer was women. Millions stepped forward to take on work they had rarely done before, such as fighting fires, ploughing fields and cracking codes. These are the stories of four trailblazers who achieved amazing things in difficult circumstances: Anne-Marie Walters became a secret agent in constant danger of being captured, working behind enemy lines in France. A painting of Ruby Loftus operating machinery became an iconic image of women's contribution to the war effort. By the time Nancy Love was in her early twenties, she was one of America's leading woman pilots. When "Red" Harrington and her fellow nurses were captured by the Japanese, they set up a hospital to look after the thousands of other prisoners of war. Many of the rights women have today are down to their actions. They helped change society's image of women forever.

Many of us gathered our knowledge of pirates from books and movies. But real-life pirates were even more savage and dangerous. Through 100 facts, readers can sneak aboard various pirate ships, from ancient Greece to modern day. They'll discover pirate hideouts and how they hid their treasures. They'll learn about famous pirates, such as Black Bart, Edward Teach, Mary Read, Grace O'Malley, and others. Picture puzzles, "I Don't Believe It " fact boxes, and instructive and amusing illustrations present an engrossing view of life on a pirate ship as well as a unique glimpse into several time periods of history.

Get ready...as an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you are keen to join other explorers in search of a new life elsewhere. It will be a difficult and dangerous journey - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!

The Little Books of Tips series is a collection of books, each 50 tips in size, delivering wisdom and advice on a whole range of popular subjects covering food, gardening, craft, sports and hobbies. A slow cooker does a lot more than stews. The classic hot-pot is just one of a staggering variety of dishes. You can bake cakes and bread, prepare soups and fondues, steam Christmas puddings, make lemon curd and pate, and produce very good meringues. Take advantage of this amazing versatility and be inspired by all the different tips in this informative guide. Find out how to prepare, use and get the best out of your machine!

The Little Books of Tips series is a collection of books, each 50 tips in size, delivering wisdom and advice on a whole range of popular subjects covering food, gardening, craft, sports and hobbies. Over quarter of a million copies sold across the series. This little tome includes lots of tips on getting the most from the vast range of wonderful seafood now available to cooks. There are tips on preparing and cooking both fish and shellfish and finding the best ways to enjoy eating it whether you enjoy oysters or lust after lobster.

Describes many different types of planes and their specific purposes, as well as what it is like to sit in the cockpit.

Describes the many different machines that are used to dig and move earth, such as bulldozers, backhoe loaders, tunnel digging machines, and more, and tells how those machines work.

Learn the intricate spice balances of well-loved classics and myriad ideas for curry dishes and their accompaniments. From the basics of flavorful spice mixes and pastes to recipes for some of the best-loved and most well-known curries and accompaniments around, this collection is peppered with indispensable tips.

Plastic is made into thousands of things that we use everyday, like buttons, bike helmets and toys. But have you ever thought about how it is made? Plastic looks at the processes for making plastic, not to mention its many, many uses.

This is a brilliant little gift book for puppy owners. This is the little book that anyone with a puppy should own. It offers great advice on introducing a puppy to its new surroundings including establishing house-training routines quickly and precisely. Useful developmental tips on biting, mouthing and teething and great play suggestions make this an essential purchase for anyone looking to settle in their four-legged family member quickly and happily. This is a new title in the hugely successful "Little Tips Books" series. Over 200,000 "Little Books of Tips" were sold.

This book introduces the young and adventurous enthusiast to the sport of sailing. It covers such areas as types of boats, how to sail your dinghy, looking after your boat, navigation, weather, ropes and knots, flags and sea terminology.