'The Anthropocene' is one of the most important scientific concepts of our time. It is also one of the most contested. This book offers the most advanced yet accessible introduction to the complex and often heated debates about the meaning, nature, and implications of the Anthropocene.Drawing on the work of physical and human geographers, alongside geographically-informed contributions from natural and physical scientists, sociologists, historians, anthropologists, philosophers, an...

A master class on discerning the sacred in everyday work from the award-winning author of The Sound of Life's Unspeakable BeautyIn Listening Hands: Eavesdropping on the Sound of Life, violinmaker Martin Schleske—hailed as a modern-day Stradivarius—invites you into his Bavarian workshop where wood becomes music and craftsmanship becomes prayer. Through captivating stories of selecting materials, shaping instruments, and pursuing t...

Discover four classic tales of adventure, bravery, and cunning, retold and illustrated for younger readers.The ancient Greeks knew how to tell a good story, and author Claudia Martin brings four classic tales bang up to date for a new generation. Find out how Perseus defeats the monster Medusa, what god protects the fierce warrior-woman Atalanta, and which brave hero dares to confront the Minotaur in his maze.Each story is retold in clear, modern language a...

Which heroes have the courage to leap into battle and the cunning to defeat terrifying monsters?The four tales in this book are among the most exciting Greek myths of all time. Discover how the Trojan War was won, what made Odysseus's voyage extraordinary, and how Jason stole the Golden Fleece and defeated his evil uncle.This fully illustrated book brings the famous myths of Ancient Greece bang up to date with witty prose by Claudia Martin and hilarious lin...

Pedro Martín is sick of strawberries. Since he was seven, he's spent every weekend and summer picking berries with his family under the hot sun. Sometimes it's not so bad—Pedro's an ace at "strawberry wars" with his siblings, and when a good song comes on the radio, the fields can come alive with music. But mostly, Pedro wishes he could just stay home watching Saturday cartoons, head to the beach like other kids, and not worry about immigration patrols. When his older brother gets a job aw...

A thoroughly updated edition of the ultimate guide to the most scenic routes for camper vans and motorhomes around the valleys, mountains and coastlines of England and WalesForget the jet set. Come back down to earth. There is another way to travel, see the world and truly be a part of it. Taking the slow road is about turning your back on the fast lane to make time for people, places and nature. And the best way to do it? In your own home from home, of course – th...

An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of The Wind in the Willows, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies!Follow the delightful escapades of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger as they make their way through the seasons while racing motorcars through the English countryside, getting lost in the Wild Wood, and rescuing Toad Hall from a marauding band of weasels. This charming animal foursome and their stor...

This engagingly written book provides the first comprehensive explanation of Manchester’s innovative and enduring contributions to the development of Shakespearean theatre in the nineteenth century. Beyond repairing this gap in theatre history, it documents Manchester’s collective adoption of Shakespeare’s works as a means of providing moral guidance to the world’s first industrial city and of achieving political change through non-violent means.This account of Manchester’s recipro...

Learn how to transform one-off prompts into reusable AI skills, workflows, and agentic systems. Build reliable, testable, and scalable AI-powered processes with Claude, Claude Code, and modern agent patterns.Key FeaturesUnderstand why one-off prompting fails and how to replace it with structured AI workflowsTurn ad-hoc prompts into reusable skills that produce consistent, testable resultsBuild agentic systems that connect tools, manage context,...

From the award-winning authors of What Is My Legacy? comes a book that will change how you live the rest of your life.For generations, we’ve been told that the goal of life is to be happy. Yet despite record spending on wellness trends, self-help advice, and quick-fix hacks, we are more burned out, anxious, and disconnected than ever before. It’s not your fault. You’ve been sold a lie—one that keeps you striving, scrolling...

Discover the gripping drama, enchanting adventure, and pulse-pounding excitement of Greek mythology in this collection for young readers.Master storyteller Claudia Martin has brought together six tales which were first told in Ancient Greece, but are now famous throughout the world. Tackle almost impossible tasks with Hercules, uncover the secret weakness of the monster Medusa, witness the ferocity of warrior-woman Atalanta, venture into Minotaur's maze... and more!Each sto...

A fully updated guide for the latest Power Apps experience, packed with practical projects, Copilot, and the new features shaping modern app development.Key FeaturesBuild business apps that solve real workplace problems through practical, project-based learningDiscover how Copilot-powered AI capabilities help you design, build, and enhance apps faster than ever beforeLearn the latest Power Apps experience, from data management with SharePoint a...