Reference Books

For centuries mankind has waged war against the infections that, left untreated, would have the power to wipe out communities, or even entire populations. Yet for all our advanced scientific knowledge, only one human disease – smallpox – has ever been eradicated globally. In recent years, outbreaks of Ebola and Zika have provided vivid examples of how difficult it is to contain an infection once it strikes, and the panic that a rapidly spreading epidemic can ignite. But while we chase the diseases we are already aware of, new ones are constantly emerging, like the coronavirus that spread across the world in 2020. At the same time, antimicrobial resistance is harnessing infections that we once knew how to control, enabling them to thrive once more. Meera Senthilingam presents a timely look at humanity’s ongoing battle against infection, examining the successes and failures of the past, along with how we are confronting the challenges of today, and our chances of eradicating disease in the future. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781785785634• Author: Meera Senthilingam• Publisher: Icon Books• Format: Paperback• Pages: 176• Dimensions: 13.3 x 1.3 x 19.7 cm

This box set has all the foul favourites from the Horrible Histories series presented in a blood-curdling box with flip-top lid. Contains twenty books bound to have you wanting to read more. Box includes the Rotten Romans, Terrible Tudors and Awesome Egyptians and many, many more ghastly history fun. This is the perfect book box for all gruesome horrible history fans, and allows for books to be stored safely and tidily. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781407178097• Author: Scholastic Press• Publisher: Scholastic Press• Format: Paperback - Box Set • Dimensions: 20.5 x 13.5 x 20cm

Details:This astonishingly inventive title allows young children to discover the inner workings of the human body in a gently humorous, yet wholly accurate way. Bright, original colour illustrations and diagrams display all the major organs of the human body and are accompanied by witty, clear and informative factual text. It contains over fifty flaps, which children can lift to reveal extra detail. Entertaining and authoritative, this is human biology for children at its very best - a book both educational and enjoyable.Ideal for:A super introduction to the human body, that is perfect for KS2 education.This hardback book has 16 pages and measures: 27.6 x 21.6 x 1.8cm.

The first year of a baby's life flies by so quickly, but with this illustrated record book you can ensure you keep track of all the special times. Record every precious moment of your baby's first year in this beautiful journal from that very first smile to those amazing first steps and when completed will be a wonderful memento of your child's first year. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781488913945• Author: Kate Cody• Publisher: Hinkler• Format: Hardback• Pages: 44• Dimensions: 25 x 5 x 1cm

Peppa is learning first letter shapes... Would you like to practise them, too? Copy the letters with the special pen, then wipe them off and try again! This brilliant book introduces lower-case letters in alphabetical order and helps children learn to correctly form each one. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780723292081• Author: Penguin Books• Publisher: Penguin Books• Format: Paperback• Pages: 16• Dimensions: 30 x 21 x 0.2cm

Full of creative crosswords to puzzle over, this book is perfect for 7-9 year olds who enjoy a challenge. There are four difficulty levels, so kids can either work their way to the top or give themselves the ultimate challenge. Let the brain training begin! Product Information: ISBN: 9781780556291 Author: Dr Gareth Moore Publisher: Buster Books Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1cm

This Collins World Wall Map is perfect for children learning the world map, as a decorative wall piece or for aspiring travellers. With a scale of 1:22 000 000 or 1cm to 220km, this up to date World Map shows individual countries, oceans, main roads, railways, cities and towns, as well as lines of latitude and longitude and even the International Date Line. It also includes a useful educational tool and the inclusion of all the national flags. In addition, this world map details key statistics for every country, including information on the area of each country in square miles and kilometres, population size, national currency, capital city and website address. This Collins World Map also has small circular maps, with close-up views of the north and south poles.A great educational tool for at home, in a classroom, in the office or on your bedroom wall.Product Information:• World Map• Wall Poster• Learning essential• Great for all ages• Size: 40” x 54”

In the Create Your Own Candles kit, expert crafter Rachel Beyer guides readers through the process of making eight unique and contemporary candle designs, from Fairytale Teacup candles to Soothing Layered Pillar candles and even a collection of magical Moon Phase Intention candles.  With step-by-step photography for each candle, as well as tips, tricks and hints about the art of candlemaking and how to get inspired to take your journey to the next level... Create Your Own Candles is the perfect first step into the world of this calming and creative craft. Includes: 24-page book 2 candle moulds  225g (7.93 oz) of soy wax 2 weighted wicks Product Information: • ISBN: 9781488944406 • Author: Hinkler Books • Publisher: Hinkler Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 21.8 x 21.5 x 6.5cm 

Introducing Jamie Oliver’s brand new 7 Ways to reinvent the nation’s favourite recipes – including dishes from his brand new TV show, Jamie: Keep Cooking Family Favourites! Join Jamie in his next phenomena, looking into the ingredients we buy weekly and transforming them into something tasty, nutritious and spectacular! Our busy lives should not stop us from getting creative in the kitchen and Jamie is finally here to show you how to feel inspired with your favourite supermarket ingredients. Sharing 7 achievable and delicious ways to cook 18 of our most popular ingredients, discover Jamie Oliver’s recipes for everyday options, from both an ease and nutritional point of view – meaning you’re covered for every day of the week! With every recipes from fake-aways to freezer favourites, it is time to mix things up in the kitchen. The most user-focused cookbook Jamie has written yet! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241431153 • Author: Jamie Oliver • Publisher: Penguin Books • Format: Hardback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 26 x 19.6 x 3cm

While some forms of anxiety are natural, even helpful, anxiety disorders can lead you into a spiral of stress and worry, and interfere with your everyday life. Practical, supportive and uplifting, this is a journal for anyone who struggles with anxiety, whether in the form of phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety (GAD) or day-to-day worrying.  Beautifully illustrated by Marcia Mihotich, The Anxiety Journal by Corinne Sweet encourages you to use CBT techniques and mindfulness exercises to help you better understand your anxiety and help you to achieve peace and calm. Whether you're awake at 4am unable to turn off those racing thoughts, or struggling to get yourself together before a presentation, The Anxiety Journal will help to soothe stress and reduce worry, identify negative thought-cycles, and provide you with techniques to combat anxiety wherever you are. Product Information: ISBN: 9780752266695 Author: Corinne Sweet Publisher: Pan Macmillan Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2cm

Enjoy a relaxing spa experience in the comfort of your own home with the Pamper Me Hot Stone Massage! Inside you'll find everything you need to give the perfect hot stone massage, including 8 stones and a 24-page packed with information tips and techniques.With a book teaching you how to perform a full-body massage to relieve stress and promotoe physical and emotional wellbeing, achieve maximum relaxation today!Product Information:• Hot Stone Massage Kit• Adult Gift• 8 Heat-Retaining Stones• 24-Page Book• Measures: 22 x 21.7 x 5.7cm

Harmony Nice is at the heart of a growing community of modern-day wiccans who practise natural magic to improve their own lives and the world around them.  In Wicca, she encourages you to explore the positive impact that ritual, meditation and embracing nature can have on your creativity, confidence and sense of self-worth. Discover how to cast spells, start your own Book of Shadows, join a coven and feel empowered to follow a path that feels good and true to you. Product Information: ISBN: 9781409181453 Author: Harmony Nice Publisher: Orion Format: Hardback Pages: 229 Dimensions: 22.5 x 14.5 x 2.5cm

The DK First Spanish Dictionary is a fantastic resource for children aged 7 years and over, that teaches 2000 first Spanish words. At the beginning of the book there are topic pages that include lots of useful words on a particular subject, presented through photographs of everyday objects, labelled with both their English and Spanish names, together with a guide to pronouncing the Spanish words. There are also English-Spanish A-Z and Spanish-English A-Z pages that work like a traditional bilingual dictionary, allowing children to quickly access a word and find its translation, as well as a section of useful Spanish phrases to learn. Product Information: ISBN: 9780241448229 Author: DK Publisher: DK Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Dimensions: 22.5 x 17.5 x 2cm

From the creators of the bestselling Brain Games for Clever Kids, this book contains mental maths conundrums to solve. Clever Kids can test their mental maths by working out simple fractions, times tables, number pyramids and much more. All the answers can be found at the back of the book. Product Information: ISBN: 9781780556208 Author: Dr Gareth Moore Publisher: Buster Books Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2cm

Calling all comic fans! Packed with tips, techniques and step-by-step guides based on the illustrations of 5 acclaimed comic artists, this is the ultimate guide to creating action-packed comics for ages 8 and above.  This is a guide not just to drawing characters, but to the whole process of comic book creation: planning a story, developing characters and plots, using dialogue, setting out dynamic comic pages, and creating appealing covers. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781784045128 • Author: Arcturus Publishing • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing • Format: Paperback • Pages: 128 • Dimensions: 22 x 1 x 27cm

All the big ideas, simply explained - an innovative and accessible guide to the study of human nature. The Psychology Book clearly explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in this fascinating field of science. How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where does language come from? With the use of powerful and easy-to-follow images, quotations from all the major thinkers, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book demystifies hard-to-grasp concepts and shows how these have shaped our knowledge of the human mind. All the schools of psychology are covered from cognitive to behavioural psychology making this ideal for students or for anyone with a general interest in this popular area. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781409370550 • Author: DK • Publisher: DK • Format: Paperback • Dimensions: 23.1 x 19.3 x 2.3 cm

Enter the action-packed world of Fortnite: Battle Royale in this gaming phenomenon! Whether you don't have a clue or you are an experienced player, the 100% Unofficial Fortnite Essential Guide is here to teach you everything you need to know. From gameplay basics and must-know building techniques to advanced tips and tricks! Product Information:• ISBN: 9780603576522• Author: Dean• Publisher: Dean• Format: Hardback• Pages: 64• Dimensions: 22 x 15.5 x 1.5cm

The Inter-City 125 was the brand name of British Rail's High Speed Train (HST) fleet, which was built from 1975 to 1982 and was introduced into service in 1976. The Inter-City 125 train is made up of two Class 43 power cars, one at each end of a set of carriages (the number of carriages varies by operator). The train operates at speeds of up to 125 mph in regular service, making it the fastest diesel-powered train in the world, a record it has held from its introduction to the present day. After four decades, most of the HST fleet is still in front-line service, with various UK train operators. This fascinating Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Owners' Workshop Manual looks at the evolution and anatomy of the Inter-City 125, along with details of the operation and servicing of the trains, views from drivers, and details of how the trains were modernised for the 21st century. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781785212666 • Author: Chris Martin • Publisher: Haynes • Format: Hardback • Pages: 176 • Dimensions: 27.6 x 21.7 x 1.7cm

Welcome to the world of the forensic psychologist, where the people you meet are wildly unpredictable and often frightening. The job: to delve into the psyche of convicted men and women to try to understand what lies behind their often brutal actions. Follow in the footsteps of Kerry Daynes, one of the most sought-after forensic psychologists in the business and consultant on major police investigations. Kerry's job has taken her to the cells of maximum-security prisons, police interview rooms, the wards of secure hospitals and the witness box of the court room. Her work has helped solve a cold case, convict the guilty and prevent a vicious attack. Kerry's frank memoir gives an unforgettable insight into the personal and professional dangers in store for a female psychologist working with some of the most disturbing men and women. Product Information: ISBN: 9781788402170 Author: Kerry Daynes Publisher: Endeavour Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 3 cm