Julian Gough

Computers are changing. Soon, the days of silicon-based logic-gate computing will seem like a quaint and distant memory from a charmingly clunky past. Likewise, robots--once designed by mere mortals--will be soon be devised solely by the ultimate designing agency, evolution (with the help of computer modeling of natural selection). Meanwhile, A-Life (artificial life) and mathematical biomimicry--algorithm-based virtual models that map the collective intelligence of nature onto manmade systems--will become as big as genetics is right now. What this future will look like, exactly, is beyond even the scientists. But this book attempts to start the process of imagining it, by pairing researchers at the cutting edge of A-Life and Unconventional Computing with some of the most exciting writers working in English.

Bestselling, award-winning duo Julian Gough and Ross Collins create pure picture-book perfection in this hilarious story about breaking the circle of violence. In a moment of fury, induced by a piece of stolen cake, Tad kicks his best friend Vlad and runs away to hide. Unable to retaliate, but similarly feeling rather cross, Vlad kicks Tad's mom who kicks the mailman, who kicks a policewoman who kicks a politician . . . Until the kick travels around the whole world Only to land back up at Tad's birthday party a year on... And then there's something WORSE than a kick in circulation. Oh, WHAT could be worse than a kick in the butt? It's up to Tad to wrestle with his anger and to break the cycle and send something better off round the world. Laugh-out-loud funny, with so many moments of shock and glee, this is the perfect teaching tool for any child who has ever had an outburst For fans of I Want My Hat Back, I Really Want to Eat a Child and Not Now Bernard.

Two beautiful sisters, Juno and Juliet Taylor, experience the challenges, triumphs, and tragedies of university life in Galway, Ireland, and the extraordinary wonder of new love. A first novel. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

A romantic comedy, this novel features the characters Juno and Juliet, 18 year-old blonde twin sisters, who arrive at university in Galway from their Tipperary home, and each set off on a romantic odyssey.

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... and how to understand the world using science, and your friends. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.

'A tremendous, mighty ripper of a book. Contains kicks, laughs, hugs and a meteoric fart. Children will love it!' Jim Field, illustrator of OI FROG! and THE LION INSIDE 'Has genuine warmth and depth, wonderfully supported by hilarious illustrations. Children will adore it... and adults can be reassured by the brilliantly positive conclusion. A classic in the making.' Vivian French, author of YUCKY WORMS BESTSELLING, AWARD-WINNING DUO, Gough and Collins, create pure picture-book perfection in this hilarious, whip-smart story about a circle of violence and how it finally gets broken. In a moment of fury, induced by a piece of stolen cake, Tad kicks his best friend Vlad and runs away to hide. Unable to retaliate, but similarly feeling rather cross, Vlad kicks Tad's mum who kicks the postman, who kicks a policewoman who kicks a politician . . . Until the kick travels around the whole world! Only to land back up at Tad's birthday party a year on . . . And then there's something WORSE than a kick in circulation. Oh, WHAT could be worse than a kick up the bum? It's up to Tad to wrestle with his anger and to break the cycle and send something better off round the world. Laugh-out-loud funny, with so many moments of shock and glee, this is the perfect teaching tool for any child who has ever had an outburst! For fans of I Want My Hat Back, I Really Want to Eat a Child and Not Now Bernard.

It's Spring, but Rabbit is fed up because it's not as perfect as he thought. Now Rabbit and Bear are off to find a Perfect World in this story full of hope, friendship, and . . . an island made of chocolate? Rabbit is upset that Spring isn't all that he thought it would be. But Bear thinks if they work hard, they can make things better. Rabbit has a much better plan--to go across the lake in search of a perfect world. What will Rabbit and Bear find on this very long journey with no breakfast? Find out in this hysterical addition to the beloved Rabbit & Bear series. With humorous illustrations throughout, the Rabbit & Bear series captures the attention of readers with its honest characters, sticky situations, and occasional poop jokes.

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... and how friends can can accept that the world isn't always perfect. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.

Rabbit and Bear must do everything they can to keep Icebear from becoming king in this story about friends, enemies, and how to avoid being pooped on by an icebear. Icebear has arrived in Rabbit and Bear's valley, and he wants to be king. He's big and scary, and the more kind and understanding the animals are, the meaner he becomes. Will Rabbit, Bear, and the other animals find the solution within themselves, or will they need to ask someone else for help? Find out in this hysterical addition to the beloved Rabbit & Bear series. With humorous illustrations throughout, the Rabbit & Bear series captures the attention of readers with its honest characters, sticky situations, and occasional poop jokes.

Rabbit and Bear must find out who has uprooted not only their favorite trees, but their entire homes in another enchanting tale from creative geniuses Julian Gough and Jim Field. When Rabbit and Bear discover a new creature in the forest and learn about his plans for "progress," the comical pair--along with the rest of the forest's excitable residents--have a thing or two to say about the matter. An endearing lesson on the wise mathematics of friendship, this charming follow-up to Attack of the Snack is a hysterical addition to this beloved series.

It's time for another Rabbit and Bear adventure SPLASH A Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear's peaceful summer lake. Is it exciting or terrifying? Is it a tiny, fluffy owl or a huge, hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself? Rabbit's sure he can solve this mystery. But when he accidentally turns the Best Day Ever into the Worst Day Ever, he needs Bear's help... Rabbit and Bear lead readers on a fantastic adventure in this tale of friendship, acceptance, and what you can do with blueberry poop.

Isbjørn er stor, han er slem og han vil være konge. Binna prøver å være snill og vennlig. Men Isbjørn vil bare at dyrene skal bygge et slott og et kongelig toalett til ham. Kanskje Ulv kan redde dem? Om bare Ninus ikke hadde sendt ham av gårde inn i Mørkeskogen. En fortelling om venner, fiender og hvordan man unngår å bli bæsjet på av en isbjørn.

Ninus er forbauset - det ser visst ut til at noen av trærne i dalen flyr sørover for vinteren. Venninnen hans Binna er sikker på at trær ikke kan fly. Plutselig kommer det er høylytt KNASK! fra like i nærheten. Det hæres ut som verdens største gulrot. Det er kommet en ny skapning til Ninus og Binnas dal, og han prøver å forandre alt!

SPLÆSJ! En mystisk, liten, bevisstløs skapning lander i Ninus og Binnas fredelige innsjø. Er det en liten, luftig ugle eller et stort, sulten monster? Ninus, som aldri har møtt en ugle i hele sitt liv er livredd, og overbeviser alle dyrene i skogen om at dette er en kjempeskummel drapsmaskin, som spiser deg levende - og raper opp beinrestene etterpå, med huden din som innpakningspapir! Binna derimot, er ikke helt sikker... Mens Binna er på blåbærtur, bestemmer de andre dyrene seg for å putte den lille, besvimte ugla i fengsel - så den ikke spiser dem. Og så, plutselig, våkner den opp! Den rare rapeugla er en fin, liten fortelling om forhåndsdømming, å kunne si unnskyld - og hvorfor det er bra å bruke blåbærbæsj som tapet.