Written by a designer and two philosophers, this short, highly illustrated book advances the idea that responsive cohesion is the essence of good design.Responsive cohesion refers to a state in which things ‘hold together’ (or cohere) due to the mutual responsiveness of the features that constitute them. This contrasts with fixed cohesion (in which things hold – or are held – together in a more forced, constrained, or non-mutually responsive way) and discohesion (in which things do...

Killer asteroid Kali nearly wipes out civilization on Earth.In the aftermath, isolated communities struggle to survive, finding new rules, rituals, and customs for unimaginable situations. Why wait until sixteen to drive or twenty-one to drink alcohol when there are no roads? Why is a marriage ceremony necessary when there are no churches? Do possessions and property still have value when there is no money? And if they have no value, who says that theft is a crime?In Skooku...

We lock vaults but the thief watches the routine. A Tuesday cleaning day, a roadwork silenced alarm, a manager whose address sits in a shared file. These 100 true crimes show that the door rarely fails. The habit around it does.100 Times Thieves Pulled Off the Impossible gathers bank tunnels, museum daylight grabs, diamond center bypasses and single code exploits from 1671 to 2025, with values from $1,500,000 in 1962 to $1,460,000,000 in 2025. Each story covers why the target was c...

Terrible Tudors they might be, but this era of history was known for its flamboyant costumes, feathered caps and jewel-encrusted cod pieces. The gentlemen of the period so rich with literary and artistic beauty had to be hot? Surely!?!Picture the scene. It's 1485, the War of the Roses is finally over and England's resolute king, Henry VII has just ascended the throne. What follows is a vibrant time of reformed religion and revitalized culture - of course its lead p...

This third edition of The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Effective Interaction is the definitive guide to teaching assistant-pupil interaction and an invaluable professional development tool for classroom support staff and the teachers who work with them.Updated to include the latest research evidence and reflect the current educational context and varied roles that teaching assistants undertake, this highly practical and accessible book sets out a role for teaching assistants that ...

The author of AlterKnits Felt shows knitters how to turn a little yarn into fun projects and gifts—including baby clothes, bags, and household items."Two needles and one (or one more) skein of yarn—the possibilities never cease to amaze me," writes Leigh Radford in the introduction to her new book. Radford's fascination with the creative potential of these raw materials is evident throughout One More Skein, where she melds the alternative approach ...

In the world of The Dragon Nimbus seriesWith dragons you have to rewrite the textbooks.Mark Kimmer (Kim), Martin Konner (Konner), and Mathew Kameron (Loki) O'Hara have been space faring smugglers and pirates almost all of their lives. On the run, as usual, from the Imperial Military Police (IMPs) they fly through a rogue jump point and land on a lost Earth colony planet where dragons are real and magic works. They use their technology and new-found psi powers to free some s...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

Kitty Carter: The protagonist, Kitty, is characterized by her enthusiasm and commitment to supporting the war effort. Her experiences at the canteen shape her understanding of the war and the sacrifices made by soldiers.The Canteen: The canteen is the central setting of the story, providing a backdrop for the various interactions and events that occur. It serves as a microcosm of the larger war effort, highlighting the role of the home front in supporting the troops.Interactions with Soldi...

Discover the wild and fascinating true stories of the Roman Empire that are rarely taught in history class with this ultimate collection of notorious emperors, scandalous love affairs, rebellion, and more!Whether you think about the Roman Empire every day or not, the legendary stories and fun facts in this book of ancient Roman history are sure to shock you. Discover the lengths Romans would go to please the gods, the most torrid love affairs, the fun that emperors had to create to keep th...

Business Book Awards 2026 Shortlisted, Sales and Marketing categoryThe essential handbook for frontline salespeople who want to improve, and the sales managers and leaders who want to help them.Selling is changing. As AI becomes ever more pervasive, your ability to have conversations that customers find enjoyable, insightful and productive becomes ever more important.How to Sell focuses on conversational rather tha...

"King Arthur and His Knights" by Maude Radford Warren is a captivating retelling of the legendary tales surrounding King Arthur and his noble knights of the Round Table. This enchanting narrative brings to life the adventures of iconic characters such as Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, and the wise Merlin. Warren's storytelling is rich with vivid imagery and engaging prose, making the ancient legends accessible to readers of all ages. The book explores themes of chivalry, honor, and the quest fo...