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From banks and savings to investments and entrepreneurship, this entertaining book explains all aspects of this wide-ranging subject in clear and easy-to-understand language. Young readers can find out when money was first used, how economics such as John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith saw the world of money, what credit cards are for, and even how to handle their own finances in later life. By the time they finish this book, they will be able to answer: • How can I make money? • Why do we keep our money in banks? • What is cryptocurrency? • How will AI change the world of work and money? • If money is so great, why can''t we print more of it!? A great for primer curious kids aged 8+.

Niccolo Machiavelli's The Art of War is a renowned treatise on warfare strategy which has survived the centuries. Written as a Socratic dialogue, the author explores the necessity of a state to have a powerful and capable militia to defend itself, and provides invaluable information about how to organise it. A classic of military theory, the thought-provoking treatises within impart wisdom on the careful organisation and discipline required to succeed in strategy and politics. First published in 1521, Machiavelli's The Art of War is perfect for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.

Having a positive attitude can benefit you in many ways, leaving you more easily able to deal with stress and even giving the ability to recover from illness more swiftly. This little, full-colour hardback is full of constructive reminders and exercises to help banish negative thinking and replace it with optimism, allowing you to reframe most situations to look on the bright side.

Children can explore the inner workings of this human mind with this hardback introduction to psychology, packed with diagrams and full-colour illustrations. Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this accessible introduction explores all of psychology's most fundamental and fascinating topics for young readers. Children can discover out why we dream, how we store memories, what creates our personality and other intriguing concepts - all explained with practical and relatable examples. These big ideas pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Topics include:  The brain and brain cells  Intelligence  Brain studies and experiments  Group psychology  Speech and language  Neurodiversity Curious kids aged 8+ can take their first step in understanding human behaviour with this wide-ranging celebration of psychology.

Written in the early 1590s, Shakespeare's version of the story of Richard III, more properly known as The Tragedy of Richard the Third, depicts events that happened more than a century before. The story is based on the unfinished History of Richard III by Sir Thomas More, writing as the Tudor dynasty was seeking to consolidate its position. Shakespeare portrays his usurping, hunchbacked Richard as truly villainous, with few redeeming features. Yet as he strives to consolidate power, he is a compelling and charismatic character, delivering some of Shakespeare's most memorable lines. As well as the play itself, this edition contains:  An extended introduction that looks at the play's history, its structure, and characters  A glossary of words and terms  Notes on the text  A timeline of William Shakespeare's life and work

After being shipwrecked on a desert island, marina Robinson Crusoe spends over 30 years surviving in complete solitude. Until he spies a footprint on the shore and realises, he is not as alone as he thought... Robinson Crusoe was first published in 1719 and has been hailed as the classic adventure story. Although the inspiration came from a real-life castaway called Alexander Selkirk, the novel can be enjoyed as a tale of survival, of spiritual awakening, or as a mythic quest. This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text, presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.

Bright young things will find plenty to love in this clever book of wordsearch puzzles, vibrantly illustrated in full-colour.Bursting with entertaining activities, this entertaining collection contains wordsearch puzzles which will put children's word and observation skills to the test. Each puzzle focuses on a different theme, from types of dinosaurs to planets of our solar system, so readers can pick up general knowledge as they go! These puzzles are accompanied by delightful full-colour illustrations by Diego Funck.• Improves vocabulary• Boosts general knowledge• Perfect for learning outside of the classroom ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' mind-bending Smart Kids! series puts young reader's maths, language, observation, and logic skills to the test. Featuring humorous full-colour illustrations by Diego Funck, these books are perfect for kids aged 7+.

This beautifully designed book is packed with more than 250 sudokus, all in a conveniently portable package for puzzling fun wherever you are.

This beautifully designed book is packed with more than 250 sudokus, all in a conveniently portable package for puzzling fun wherever you are.