You have read about Thomas Edison before. You know the legend: the phonograph, the light bulb, the Wizard of Menlo Park, the man who never gave up. You know the famous line about genius being one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. You know the number — six thousand materials tested before the filament held. You know the story.Except you don't. Not the real one.The real story has a partially deaf twelve-year-old boy being thrown off a moving train in r...

I was dealt a bad medical hand at the age of eighteen and had to 'shuffle the deck' in my favour. In time, I discovered actions that led to a life free of medication. It's highly unusual to hear of someone who has defeated severe Crohn's disease and wrote a book about their experience - not that one should brag about their bowel habits or any other ritual that involves a toilet. Years of trial and error led to six simple principles that apply to crushing Crohn's and reaching your goals. Th...

A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series!When twins Noah and Jordie discover a secret letter from their long-lost Grandpa Galileo, they launch a rescue mission with the help of their friends and a magical mini-golf hole that sucks them into another world!Will they save Galileo?Will they also become trapped?Or will they be burnt to a crisp and eaten by vicious dragon...

A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series!When twins Noah and Jordie discover a secret letter from their long-lost Grandpa Galileo, they launch a rescue mission with the help of their friends and a magical mini-golf hole that sucks them into another world!Will they save Galileo?Will they also become trapped?Or will they be burnt to a crisp and eaten by vicious dragon...

Lucky Jim is the memoir of writer Jim Hart, the story of how he survived a violent childhood home, created a love that was both so right and so wrong, overcame obsessive dependencies, and finally found the strength to be his true self.Jim is a master at building relationships. Charming, funny, and a great listener, his success in life and business was based on his ability to connect with others, from people recovering in 12-step groups in Upstate New York to those living i...

A super-exciting series about DINOSAUR ROBOTS for first readers...from the creators of the bestselling Boy vs Beast series. A world kids will love, using words they can read.Dinosaurs are back, and on the loose!It's up to D-Bot Squad to catch them.Hunter Marks knows everything there is to know about dinosaurs. But does he know enough to pass the computer game test and make it into top-secret D-Bot Squad?D-Bot Squad is written to get kids...

For 50 years, we've been told that salt is the enemy—a silent killer that raises blood pressure and causes heart attacks. In "The Salt Fix," cardiovascular researcher James Hart challenges the low-salt dogma. Hart argues that for the majority of people, salt restriction is not only unnecessary but dangerous, leading to insulin resistance, increased heart rate, and fatigue. Hart explains the biology: Sodium is an essential electrolyte for nerve transmission and hydration. When we don't eat ...

Felix hates Mondays. Dad’s yelling at him to get up. His little brother, Olly, is being super annoying. So when Felix shuts the bathroom door, he wishes he could get away. He turns on the shower and . . .REEEEKKKKKK!Felix finds himself standing in the middle of a field . . . naked . . . with an army of soldiers charging at him.Step 1: Avoid flying pitchforks!Step 2: Find some PANTS.Step 3: UM, IS THAT A DRAGON?!?

This insightful book examines the U.S. Supreme Court in a broad historical context, concentrating on the influence of political movements, military and economic developments, the arts and technology on the law and vice versa. Exploring major case law in each period from the Age of Enlightenment and the Civil War to the Watergate Scandal and the present day, James Hart illustrates the role of the Supreme Court in American society.Using historical research to construct a sense of tim...

A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series!Noah, Jordie and their Golf Squad friends are still trying to rescue Grandpa Galileo. And now the most incredible golf course in the universe is threatening to swallow THEM whole!Will they be squished by giant cabbages?Will they be turned into huge hand-burgers?Will anyone survive this snacktacular quest?There's only

A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series!Noah, Jordie and their Golf Squad friends are still trying to rescue Grandpa Galileo. And now the most incredible golf course in the universe is threatening to swallow THEM whole!Will they be squished by giant cabbages?Will they be turned into huge hand-burgers?Will anyone survive this snacktacular quest?There's only

If you're looking for the best outdoor book on the market then look no further. In this knockout guide on hiking and camping you'll discover classified info. on camping for kids, camping checklist, camping supplies, hiking gear and more.