'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl...

"Katch has done the impossible: he makes socialism sexy . . . eye-opening, inspiring, and funny . . . this book might turn you into a closet socialist" (Judah Friedlander, actor and comedian).Opinion polls show that many people in the United States prefer socialism to capitalism. But after being declared dead and buried for decades, socialism has come to mean little more than something vaguely less cruel and stupid than what we have now. That's no...

'If the body is a temple, at the moment mine's a windowless shed.'Danny Dyer, actor and descendant of William the Conqueror, is the nation's favourite geezer well known for his cutting one-liners and amusing outbursts and, with them, he has captured all of our hearts. The Little Book of Danny Dyer is a collection of his most iconic quotes on politics, fitness, parenting and the important things in life.From Brexit to philosophising about how we wouldn't be able to ...

Join Danny, a young mini excavator, as he and his construction site friends take on a new job and learn the alphabet along the way!The perfect ABC book for any kid who loves excavators, cranes, dump trucks, backhoe loaders, and mixers, Danny the Digger Learns the ABCs is a follow-up companion to Danny the Digger Saves Christmas. Kids will love learning their letters as they explore the construction site with Danny. The joyful, full-color illustrations feature large, prominent letters that ...

Natural Running is the middle ground runners have been looking for. By learning to run the barefoot way, while wearing shoes, runners will become more efficient, stronger, and healthier runners. Backed by studies at MIT and Harvard, running form and injury expert Danny Abshire presents the natural running technique, form drills, and an 8-week transition plan that will put runners on the path to faster, more efficient, and healthier running.In Natural Running, Abshire explains how modern ru...

The oldest home remedy in the history of humanity, or simply an ancient opportunity for feedback between parents and their children. It sounds so banal and simple, yet it ranks among the key building blocks for the future potential of our children. This book provides a needed bridge to the gap between a playful bedtime story and the needs and concerns of our coexistence. We release the potential for development while laying a foundation for the processing of our daily experiences. At the s...

There were two battles against apartheid—a political campaign and a media war. The political story has been told, and now you can read about the media effort. As South Africa marks in 2014 its 20th anniversary as a democracy, its transformation is still hailed as a "miracle." Most of the credit for the region's massive changes is awarded to towering leaders like the late Nelson Mandela. But the freedom fighters didn't achieve it alone—they had active solidarity from a global anti-apartheid...

Are You Concerned About Your Home's Safety from Intruders?Do you want to ensure your family is fully protected? Ready to upgrade your home security to Navy SEAL standards?If you answered YES, keep reading...Transform Your Home into an Unbreakable FortressIn today's unpredictable world, securing your family and property is more important than ever. But how can you ensure your home is truly safe? How can you gain peace of mind knowing you're prepared for any p...

One of the primary teaching methods of Jesus, the master teacher, was His use of parables. Jesus' parables were simply short stories that were true to life and taught valuable spiritual truths to His listeners. Similar to how Jesus used parables, this book uses nostalgic and often humorous events from the author's own life to illustrate and explain some valuable spiritual truths from the Holy Scripture. If we are paying attention, life events can certainly teach us a whole lot about our om...

Do you need to quit golf? Take a short quiz!Do you show your golf scorecards to, well, uh . . . anyone?At dinner, do you find yourself practicing your grip on your utensils? (The Vs of the fork’s first tine, for the righthander, should point to the right shoulder.)Look above you. Are there marks on the ceilings of your house because you can’t help but try to “bust one” even when you’re indoors and there is no ball?

A biography of the ruthless Waffen-SS commander focusing on his point of view while fighting for Nazi Germany during World War II."A bad reputation has its commitments." So wrote home Jochen Peiper from the fighting front in the East in 1943, characterizing his battle-hardened command during the World War II. Peiper's War is a new serious work of military history by the renowned author Danny S. Parker which presents a unique view off the Second World War as...

The Learn as You Grow series is certain to encourage and facilitate your child’s positive growth. The series is an imagination- and thought-provoking series that supports the educational and social growth of children. The characters in this series are confronted with everyday real-life challenges that are faced by all children. The series is designed and devoted to navigating children toward the successful resolution of situations and circumstances that they will face throughout their chil...