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Filled with over 200 incredible and totally awesome facts, and featuring hilarious artwork by Andrew Pinder, this fun, info-packed book will keep curious 10-year-olds entertained for hours on end. Find out about amazing inventions, incredible feats of engineering and super-smart animals. From the teacher with the world’s loudest shout to the gorilla that learned sign language, this book is packed with everything from the fascinating to the funny. With chapters on animals, art, science, buildings, entertainment and much, much more, it’s everything a 10-year-old could want! Also available in the series:9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds9781837250653 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 9 Year Olds (August 2025)

Filled with over 200 incredible and totally awesome facts, and featuring hilarious artwork by Andrew Pinder, this fun, info-packed book will keep curious 9-year-olds entertained for hours on end. Find out about snow on Mars, a game of golf on the Moon, the world’s largest island and the longest ever dinosaur. From the jellyfish that can go back to being a baby, to the Roman emperor who couldn’t sing, this book is packed with everything from the fascinating to the funny. With chapters on animals, history, geography, sport, senses and much, much more, it’s everything a 9-year-old could want! Also available in the series:9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds9781837250660 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 10 Year Olds (August 2025)

Named one of the Best Books of the Year by the New Yorker. The complete last essays of acclaimed writer Peter Schjeldahl, the great New Yorker art critic and Pulitzer Prize finalist." Sensitive and moving. Schjeldahl wrote until the end. We can be grateful for that because we have this book." (Dwight Garner, New York Times)Foreword by Steve Martin * Introduction by Jarrett Earnest When the New Yorker art critic Peter Schjeldahl published his widely read autobiographical essay “The Art of Dying” in December 2019, he reported that he had lung cancer and his oncologist had given him six months to live, but his experimental treatment was showing some improvement. “These extra months,” he wrote, “are a luxury that I hope to have put to good use.” And he did. The Art of Dying: Writings, 2019-2022 begins with that essay and collects all 46 pieces that he wrote for the magazine before his death in October 2022. These last works express Schjeldahl’s hard-won reflections on art and life, against the backdrop of an intensely anxious period in America, spanning the pandemic, the George Floyd protests, the 2020 presidential election, and the war in Ukraine. Schjeldahl, who was the leading art writer of his generation, wrote with generosity and openness about the art world during these tempestuous three years.

Death Manifests in Many FormsAn orphaned boy lives a lonely life in a care home, forgotten by any remaining relatives. Until, on his fifteenth birthday, a mysterious uncle brings him a bizarre present… the Dark Unicorn. Invisible to all but its master, the Dark Unicorn will remain at the boy’s side. He has one Duty…each day, the unicorn must be fed a human victim. Now homeless, the boy drifts from place to place, selecting prey for his charge. Over time, his choices of victims change as the boy discovers more about life, humanity and himself. Will the unicorn be his doom… or his salvation?

This info-packed fact book is bursting with over 300 mind-blowing facts and fun illustrations. Did you know ... Sometimes it’s light from the Moon, not the Sun, that creates a rainbow. When this happens, it’s called a moonbow. Many prehistoric mammals were ancestors of familiar animals today. Mesohippus, an early horse, was the size of a dog and had three toes! A starfish can have between five and 50 arms, and it has an eye at the end of each one. The book is split into nine themed chapters, covering a range of topics from Giant Beasts and Tiny Life to Technology, Travel and Transport, with fascinating facts on every page. Each fact is brought to life by a fun illustration by cartoonist Andrew Pinder. With tons of awesome things to discover and read about – from tiny sharks and flying fish to pink beaches and giant clouds in space – this hilarious, info-packed book will keep kids laughing and learning for hours on end. Also available in the series:9781837250271 The Amazing Quiz Book for Curious Kids9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds9781837250653 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 9 Year Olds (August 2025)9781837250660 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 10 Year Olds (August 2025)

Named one of the Best Books of the Year by the New Yorker. The complete last essays of acclaimed writer Peter Schjeldahl, the great New Yorker art critic and Pulitzer Prize finalist." Sensitive and moving. Schjeldahl wrote until the end. We can be grateful for that because we have this book." (Dwight Garner, New York Times)Foreword by Steve Martin * Introduction by Jarrett Earnest When the New Yorker art critic Peter Schjeldahl published his widely read autobiographical essay “The Art of Dying” in December 2019, he reported that he had lung cancer and his oncologist had given him six months to live, but his experimental treatment was showing some improvement. “These extra months,” he wrote, “are a luxury that I hope to have put to good use.” And he did. The Art of Dying: Writings, 2019-2022 begins with that essay and collects all 46 pieces that he wrote for the magazine before his death in October 2022. These last works express Schjeldahl’s hard-won reflections on art and life, against the backdrop of an intensely anxious period in America, spanning the pandemic, the George Floyd protests, the 2020 presidential election, and the war in Ukraine. Schjeldahl, who was the leading art writer of his generation, wrote with generosity and openness about the art world during these tempestuous three years.

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This info-packed book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from extreme animals and record-breaking sports to amazing technology and gross body facts. Did you know ... The eyes of a giant squid are as big as Frisbees. Figure skaters spin up to 300 times in one minute. In ancient Greece, every Olympic athlete competed in the nude! Every fact is accompanied with a hilarious illustration by bestselling artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of awesome things to discover, this book is the perfect companion for all 8-year-olds, and will keep curious kids laughing and learning for hours on end. Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds

This book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and quirky illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from prehistoric animals and Ancient Romans to curious inventions and foody trivia. Did you know ... Wombats defend themselves with their tough bums. When their burrows are attacked, they block the entrance with their bottoms. At Spain’s Tomatina festival, over 20,000 people hurl over a million tomatoes at each other in an hour. What a food fight! Every fact is accompanied with a fun illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of cool things to discover, this book will keep curious kids aged 7+ laughing and learning for hours on end. Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds

This info-packed fact book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from space and science to dinosaurs and minibeasts. Did you know ... The huge Argentinosaurus weighed as much as 14 fully grown elephants, and was as tall as a 6-storey building. The Antarctic can be so cold that a cup of boiling water thrown in the air turns to ice before it hits the ground. The book is split into 9 themed chapters, covering topics from Planet Earth and Animals to Space and Science. Every fact is accompanied with a hilarious illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of awesome things to discover and read about – from chimpanzee astronauts and pink dolphins to ice hotels and blue sunsets – this book will keep curious kids laughing and learning for hours on end. Also available in the series: 9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds

Steve Martin has never written about his career in the movies before. In Number One is Walking, he shares anecdotes from the sets of his beloved films — from Father of the Bride to Roxanne, The Jerk to Three Amigos, and many more, bringing readers directly into his world. In it, he shares charming tales of antics, moments of inspiration, and exploits with the likes of Paul McCartney and Diane Keaton, Robin Williams and Chevy Chase. Martin details his forty years in the movie biz, as well as his stand-up comedy, banjo playing, writing, and cartooning, all with his unparalleled wit. With gorgeously illustrated cartoons and single-panel “diversions” in Steve and Harry’s signature style, Number One Is Walking is full of the everyday moments that make up a movie star’s life, capturing Steve Martin’s singular humor and acclaimed career in film. The perfect gift from the team who brought you the #1 New York Times bestseller A Wealth of Pigeons.

How can a company become this thing everyone is talking about - Agile? And what is it really going to take to become Agile? It's not that hard, is it? One of the greatest misconceptions for an organisation going through an Agile transformation is that it is simple because it's just changing how we work. However, it is far more complex than perhaps changing a process. It requires a complete shift in mindset and behaviour and it is going to take a considerable amount of leadership effort and support. This is why we say - change starts at the very top.

When Benedikt Taschen asked the most important portrait photographer working today, Annie Leibovitz, to collect her pictures in a SUMO-sized book, she was intrigued by the challenge. The project took several years to develop and when it was finally published in 2014, it weighed in at 26 kg (57 pounds). This incredible collection is now available in an accessible XXL book format. Leibovitz drew on more than 40 years of work, starting with the photojournalism she did for Rolling Stone magazine in the 1970s through the conceptual portraits she made for Vanity Fair and Vogue. She selected iconic images—such as John Lennon and Yoko Ono entwined in a last embrace—as well as portraits that had rarely, if ever, been seen before. The Annie Leibovitz SUMO covered political and cultural history, from Queen Elizabeth II and Richard Nixon to Laurie Anderson and Lady Gaga. “What I had thought of initially as a simple process of imagining what looked good big, what photographs would work in a large format, became something else,” Leibovitz says. “The book is very personal, but the narrative is told through popular culture. It’s not arranged chronologically and it’s not a retrospective. It’s more like a roller coaster.” Fans of Leibovitz and her many celebrated subjects can now enjoy that same roller coaster ride for themselves with this unlimited edition.

When Benedikt Taschen asked the most important portrait photographer working today, Annie Leibovitz, to collect her pictures in a SUMO-sized book, she was intrigued by the challenge. The project took several years to develop and when it was finally published in 2014, it weighed in at 26 kg (57 pounds). This incredible collection is now available in an accessible XXL book format. Leibovitz drew on more than 40 years of work, starting with the photojournalism she did for Rolling Stone magazine in the 1970s through the conceptual portraits she made for Vanity Fair and Vogue. She selected iconic images—such as John Lennon and Yoko Ono entwined in a last embrace—as well as portraits that had rarely, if ever, been seen before. The Annie Leibovitz SUMO covered political and cultural history, from Queen Elizabeth II and Richard Nixon to Laurie Anderson and Lady Gaga. “What I had thought of initially as a simple process of imagining what looked good big, what photographs would work in a large format, became something else,” Leibovitz says. “The book is very personal, but the narrative is told through popular culture. It’s not arranged chronologically and it’s not a retrospective. It’s more like a roller coaster.” Fans of Leibovitz and her many celebrated subjects can now enjoy that same roller coaster ride for themselves with this unlimited edition.

Whether they love the spotlight or prefer to be busy behind the scenes, there's something for everyone in this accessible guide for children who are interested in working in the performing arts. From being an actor to a costume designer, to a special effects artist, readers are taken through a day-in-the-life of 25 workers and shown the different skills and qualities needed for each exciting job.

LEARN HOW TO HARNESS THE POWER OF SELF-DISCIPLINE and TIME MANAGEMENT Say GOODBYE to making excuses and say HELLO to an efficient, strategic, and productive you - READ ON... Are you prone to procrastination and end up sabotaging your chances of excelling in your career? Do you feel like you never have enough time on your hands to do everything you need and want? You're not alone You and many others have big goals that always feel unrealistic because you haven't properly mastered the art of time management and self-discipline Time management and self-discipline spell the difference between failing and succeeding. Time management and self-discipline can make or break your diet, work project, or school work. Time management and self-discipline are what you need to put your best foot forward and reach your full potential in all that you do. If you haven't mastered these crucial life-skills yet, get help form on of the most famous experts - Steve Martin. His bestselling book, "Time Management & Self Discipline" is what you'll need to get started if you: Want to resist any temptations that hold you backBoost productivity without spreading yourself too thinImprove focus and concentration so you can continue excellingThis book provides you with all the best strategies you will need to: Cultivate a mindset that's geared toward your success and future intentionsBuild an elite and enviable mental toughnessForm great habits and break the ones that hold you backOvercome fear and self-doubt and become a master of chasing and realizing your dreamsAnd much more Even if you've always felt like you can't achieve more, that's all about to change Using time-tested strategies to master your time and increase your productivity. BUY THIS BOOK NOW, start developing willpower and self-control and achieve your goals faster

LEARN HOW TO HARNESS THE POWER OF SELF-DISCIPLINE and TIME MANAGEMENT Say GOODBYE to making excuses and say HELLO to an efficient, strategic, and productive you -- READ ON... Are you prone to procrastination and end up sabotaging your chances of excelling in your life and career? Do you feel like you never have enough time on your hands to do everything you need and want? You're not alone You and many others have big goals that always feel unrealistic because you haven't properly mastered the art of time management and self-discipline Time management and self-discipline spell the difference between failing and succeeding. Time management and self-discipline can make or break your diet, work project, or school work. Time management and self-discipline are what you need to put your best foot forward and reach your full potential in all that you do. If you haven't mastered these crucial life-skills yet, get help form on of the most famous experts - Steve Martin. His bestselling book, "Time Management & Self Discipline" is what you'll need to get started if you: Want to resist any temptations that hold you backBoost productivity without spreading yourself too thinImprove focus and concentration so you can continue excellingThis book provides you with all the best strategies you will need to: Cultivate a mindset that's geared toward your success and future intentionsBuild an elite and enviable mental toughnessForm great habits and break the ones that hold you backOvercome fear and self-doubt and become a master of chasing and realizing your dreamsAnd much more Even if you've always felt like you can't achieve more, that's all about to change Using time-tested strategies to master your time and increase your productivity, you too can develop willpower and self-control that will help you achieve your goals faster. Scroll up, Get the Book, and Start Reading

LEARN TO MASTER TIME AND BEING SUPER PRODUCTIVE FOR ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AND SUCCESS YOU DESERVE The method you are about to learn can work extremely quickly to eradicate old procrastination habits and effortlessly boost your productivity and success... in as little as one week Do you find yourself unable to resist any temptations that waste your time? Do you want to strengthen your willpower and build solid habits that boost productivity? You're in luck because "Time Management" by Steve Martin is just the book you need If you're ready to discover the best strategies to master your time, increase productivity, and conquer any goals you set you're in the right place Thanks to this powerful book, you will: - Improve focus and become more productive by honing your ability to concentrate on your most urgent tasks- Harness the power of the "Pomodoro Technique" to overcome procrastination and maximize your productivity- Organize your priorities and master the art of scheduling in a few easy steps without burning yourself out- Learn how to successfully and efficiently delegate your tasks- Effectively counteract stress so you can live a balanced, productive life and tick off your goals one by oneAnd much more It's never too late, GET THIS BOOK NOW and start ingraining solid habits and strategies that will help you achieve your goals faster

Discover How to Increase Your Willpower and Self DisciplineSelf-discipline is the KEY to a successful, motivated, and fulfilled life - Keep reading to resist unproductive habits, improve focus, and achieve your dreams Do you struggle with self-control? Do you lack the focus to move forward in life and reach your dreams? Do you constantly envy how motivated your peers are? You're not alone If you want to: Strengthen your willpower and self-controlMaster yourself and build productive habitsBoost productivity and build mental toughnessThen "Self-Discipline" by renowned expert Steve Martin is what you need to turn your dreams into reality Steve knows that self-discipline helps hone your ability to resist any temptations, improve focus, and boost concentration to get things done. In this illuminating guide, you will: Develop a success-oriented mindset and live with purposeReach your goals by building mental toughness, improve focus, and strengthen concentrationForm good habits and break bad ones while strengthening your willpowerFoster better relationships and achieve anything you want in lifeAchieve physical excellence by effectively sticking to your diet and workout routinesBecome fearless in the face of challenges and uncertaintyLearn practical self-discipline tips from Spartans and Navy SealsAnd MUCH more Your success weighs heavily on your ability to hold yourself accountable. Boost your ability to do so using "Self-Discipline" If you're ready to finally change your life and embrace self-discipline "BUY THIS BOOK NOW" and take your fist step toward success