What would you do if a dinosaur turned up on your doorstep? Well, that`s exactly what happens to the little boy in this brilliantly illustrated, witty picture book. He must learn exactly how to look after his dinosaur: what to feed it for breakfast, where to take it for walks &, most importantly of all, how exactly to deal with its dinosaur-sized poo! ...

There are plenty of guides out there for humans about training their dogs
- as if humans have ever been the ones in charge. One
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How do you choose a kitten? What sort of basket should you get it? What food will it like, & how much? How do you train it & keep it happy? What should you do if your cat looks ill? Find answers to all your questions in this guide to cat care written specially for young pet owners. With illustrations that are simple & fresh, cute & funny accompanied by informative texs from well-known animal writer, Helen Piers, this book has everything you need to join the Pet Cadet Club. ...

How do you choose a puppy? What sort of basket should you get it? What food will it like, & how much? How do you train it & keep it happy? What should you do if your dog looks ill? Find answers to all your questions in this guide to dog care written specially for young pet owners. With illustrations that are simple & fresh, cute & funny accompanied by informative texs from well-known animal writer, Helen Piers, this book has everything you need to join the Pet Cadet Club. ...

11-year-old Rose is autistic & struggles to understand her classmates. But when her father gives her a stray dog, which she names Rain, the dog becomes her best friend, her anchor in a confusing world. So when Rain goes missing during a storm, Rose refuses to stop looking for him...A touching story from the bestselling author of The Babysitters Club. ...

In How to Lose a Marathon, Joel Cohen takes readers on a step-by-step journey from being a couch potato to being a couch potato who can finish a marathon. Through a hilarious combination of running tips, narrative, illustrations & infographics, Cohen breaks down the misery that is forcing yourself to run. From chafing to the best times to run, explaining the phenomenon known as the ” Oprah Line, ” & exposing the torture that is a pre-marathon expo, Cohen acts as your snarky guide to every aspect of the runner`s experience. Offering both real advice & genuine commiseration with runners of all skill levels, How to Lose a Marathon lets you know that even if you believe that the ”runner`s high” is a complete myth, you can still survive all 26.2 miles of a marathon. ...

` There is a way to be cruel that seems Jamaican to me.` Tenderness & cruelty, loyalty & betrayal, ambition & regret
- Alexia
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At a time when work & home life are becoming increasingly blurred, & modern technology brings the realm of the public into what used to be a personal & private space, Ed Hollis looks at what it means to make a home in today`s world. Exploring the meaning of private & public space, the importance we place on physical objects & the demands we make of our home environment, How to Make a Home challenges us to re-imagine the concept of home & hearth. ...

What characteristics & values define a country? Which countries are particularly successful in terms of education, economics, or culture? In this book, Monocle provides a global perspective on the distinct qualities of nations. Monocle`s books with Gestalten have shown you how to build a better life, business, & home. But now Monocle raises the bar: how do you run a great country? They are not talking about might, muscle, or nationalism
- although you need a bit of a swagger every now & then. They are talking about a country that feels like a cohesive community, knows what to value, & goes out into the world to gently get its way with soft power, fine ambassadors, & compelling cultural offerings. At home, this country celebrates good education, well-made institutions, & its own people & their skills. How to Run a Nation: A Monocle Guide is a thought-provoking primer that informs & inspires. The best ideas don`t need to be invented
- they need to be found & copied. Let Monocle be your guide

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Belching, banana skins, being eaten & bear hunts make children laugh. As do practical jokes, peekaboo, pantomime & poetry that makes no sense. Why & how does this work? & why does it matter? Writer & Professor of Children`s Literature Michael Rosen, whose books
- from We`re Going on a Bear Hunt to Chocolate Cake
- have made millions of children rock with laughter, gives us the tools for this greatest of gifts.

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