This title examines the remarkable life of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his childhood, education, community organizer work, and law career.Obama’s entry into politics is discussed in detail, including his rise from state senator to the first African-American president of the United States. Obama’s family life and societal contributions are also covered.Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts...

My name is Nugget. Chicken Nugget . . .It's not easy being the smallest chick in the family, but Nugget has had some good news: he's going to be a big brother! Little baby Benedict is still an egg at the moment and it's Nugget's job to look after him. What could possibly go wrong?Another cracking story from bestselling duo Michelle Robinson and Tom McLaughlin.

An instructional manual combined with proprietary worksheets, charts and fill-in lists designed to give screenwriters a better way to focus on the task of writing a screenplay.

Brought to you by Penguin.A frozen wilderness.A killer in the skies.When aspiring travel writer Chloé Campbell is invited aboard a luxury airship flying to the North Pole, she thinks she’s bagged the opportunity of a lifetime.But she hasn’t had long to admire the dazzling icy views before a fellow passenger is found dead in their cabin.Trapped at the top of the world, the group agrees a tragic accide...

*My name is Nugget. Chicken Nugget.This is my family.I'm the smallest.And when you're the smallest, nobody* ever listens.When Nugget's long-lost-cousin Franz turns up, all isn't quite as it seems. There's definitely something fishy - or foxy - about this chicken. This is Nugget's chance to save the day, because sometimes the bravest hero of all is just a little chicken.A hilarious and commercial new picture book by Michelle Robinson, fantastic...

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) began in 1976 and stands today as one of the oldest and largest animation events in the world. One of the unique features of the OIAF is the inclusion of commissioned writings that provide attendees with a more in-depth background into the festival’s special screenings. These writings have not only contextualized the festival presentations but have also contributed significantly to animation education and scholarship.The Corner...

A laugh-out-loud picture book from master storyteller, Michelle Robinson, and illustrator extraordinaire, Tom Knight.When the SUPER SCHOOL DISCO arrives, Fish Finger is frozen with nerves.His classmates can't wait to dance but, after he slips and trips over his feet, there's no way he's taking the chance!Will Fish Finger be forever frozen or will he feel the rhythm and move to the beat?Lively rhyming text by Michelle...

The way you design your home says just as much about you as the clothes you wear. This great new book is packed with practical advice on how to achieve the look you want, for a budget you can afford.Before you begin any kind of home-decorating project you need to make sure your canvas is in good order. We include a handy checklist of common problems to look out for and how to fix them – including cracks in walls, creaking stairs, damp patches, draughts, leaking roofs or blocked chi...

In life we all basically want the same things. We want care, understanding, empathy, and appreciation. One avenue that will take us there is to become master communicators. Most of us have had little to no training in how best to communicate in ways that foster deep trust and intimacy. So, we might ask the question: Is there hope for us to master the skill of communication without having to get a Ph.D.? Robinson enthusiastically encourages us with a resounding Yes! Yes, we can become maste...

Robinson has made a lifelong study of what makes people happy and has discovered some powerful principles that, when practiced, can turn your life from misery, complaint, anger, and sadness to happiness, delight, and kinship. For example he gives us a brilliant question that will connect us to strangers on a profound level, even in the briefest of encounters.

This book brings together issues of social justice and the neglect of a sustainable orientation to the tourism workforce. This has resulted in an impoverished, unsustainable, and transient workforce that does not meet the aims of UN sustainable goals within the sector or indeed the UNTWO Code of ethics towards its employees.The introductory review and 15 chapters in this volume each make a unique and distinct contribution to knowledge. The opening review presents a critique of curr...

This title examines the remarkable life of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his childhood, education, community organizer work, and law career.Obama’s entry into politics is discussed in detail, including his rise from state senator to the first African-American president of the United States. Obama’s family life and societal contributions are also covered.Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts...