Books

Unlock the secrets to business growth through strategic innovation and intellectual property management.

Growing Business Innovation provides invaluable guidance for businesses of all sizes, addressing collaboration, challenges, and measuring return on investment. Discover how to nurture innovation, adapt to new technologies, and protect your intellectual property. This guide offers support and advice from experienced innovators, answering key questions such as:

• Can you teach innovation?
• What are the different types of business models for innovation?
• How can AI spur innovation?
• What support services are available?

Perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovation managers, this resource empowers you to transform your business by adapting to new thoughts, products, and processes. Learn how to collaborate effectively, protect your IP, and achieve sustainable growth.

Zoooooooom! We're off on an exciting space adventure in our rocket to meet all the planets of the solar system.

Join in with the rhymes and spot all the smiley-faced, friendly planets, from shimmering Saturn to mighty Mars. Little ones will have a blast (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, read-aloud, story-led picture book. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it's perfect for all would-be astronauts!

he first book in the Harry Potter series, illustrated in brilliant full colour by the iconic design house MinaLima and featuring eight interactive paper-engineered elements, including a fold-out Hogwarts letter! An irresistible edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone created with ultra-talented designers MinaLima, the design magicians behind the gorgeous visual graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. J.K. Rowling's complete and unabridged text is accompanied by MinaLima's handsome colour illustrations on nearly every page, superb design, and eight exclusive interactive paper-engineered elements – including the magical entrance to Diagon Alley, a sumptuous feast in the Great Hall of Hogwarts and more. Designed and illustrated by the iconic house of MinaLima – best known for establishing the graphic design of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films – this is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans and a beautiful addition to any collector's bookshelf, enticing readers of all ages to discover the Harry Potter novels all over again.

The Ickabog is coming…

A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers.

The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustache you could possibly imagine, and butchers, bakers, and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them.

Everything was perfect - except for the misty Marshlands to the north, which, according to legend, were home to the monstrous Ickabog. Anyone sensible knew that the Ickabog was just a myth to scare children into behaving. But the funny thing about myths is that sometimes they take on a life of their own.

Could a myth unseat a beloved king? Could a myth bring a once happy country to its knees? Could a myth thrust two children into an adventure they didn’t ask for and never expected?

If you’re feeling brave, immerse yourself in this audiobook to find out....

Welcome back to Planet Omar! The second book in Zanib Mian's laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations from Nasaya Mafaridik. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.

* Chosen asThe Times Children's Book of the Week: 'Mian's gentle mixing of humour and Muslim tradition is fresh and necessary' *

Omar and his friends have been saving up their pocket money for ages so they can have the world's most epic Nerf Blaster battle. But when Omar discovers that his mosque is in trouble, they decide to donate their pennies to help save it.

Then they try to raise some more money by:
Doing some chores (boorrring)
Selling some home-made cookies (deeelicious)
Holding a talent contest (YESSSSSSS)

Everything goes PERFECTLY until the money mysteriously goes missing. Can they work out who has taken it in time to stop the mosque closing down?

And what exactly is Omar's sister Maryam hiding in her room...?

Mastering the Market Cycle is a must-read" Ray Dalio

"When I see memos from Howard Marks in my mail, they're the first thing I open and read" Warren Buffett

"Howard is a legendary investor" Tony Robbins

Economies, companies and markets operate in accordance with patterns which are influenced by naturally occurring events combined with human psychology and behaviour. The wisest investors learn to appreciate these rhythms and identify the best opportunities to take actions which will transform their finances for the better. This insightful, practical guide to understanding and responding to cycles - by a world-leading investor - is your key to unlocking a better and more privileged appreciation of how to make the markets work for you and make your money multiply.

بدين) كلمة سيئة في أمريكا، تجيش بالحكم الأخلاقي مثل (غبي) أو (وغد)، وهي ليست وصفًا مثل (قصير) أو (طويل). لذلك استبعدَت كلمة “بدين” من مفرداتها. لكن الكلمة عادت إليها الشتاء الماضي، بعد ثلاثة عشر عامًا تقريبًا، حين غمغم رجل يقف خلفها في طابور وهي تدفع ثمن كيس كبير من رقائق التورتيلا: “لا يحتاج البدين إلى أكل هذا الهراء!” فنظرت إليه مندهشة، وشاعرة بالإهانة (…) لقد كانت بدينة. نطقت كلمة “بدينة” ببطء، محرّكة إياها للخلف والأمام، وتذكرت كل الأمور الأخرى التي تعلّمت ألا تقولها بصوت عالٍ في أمريكا. لقد كانت بدينة؛ ليست ممتلئة أو خشنة؛ بل بدينة. وهي الكلمة الوحيدة التي بدت صادقة. وقد تجاهلت أيضًا الجمود في روحها (…) كانت تشعر به منذ مدة، في الإعياء الصباحي من الإنهاك، والكآبة غير المحدودة، صاحبته اشتهاءات دون ملامح ورغبات دون شكل، وأفكار خيالية موجزة عن حيوات أخرى يمكن أن تحياها.”ما الذي يعنيه حقًّا أن يحاول أحد أن يُصبح “أمريكيًّا”؟ ولماذا توجد هناك مصطلحات ونكات تُطلَق على العائدين من الغرب إلى ديارهم بصفات متغيّرة وأساليب مختلفة تُثير حفيظة أولئك الذين لم يغادروا قط؟ تحكي “أمريكانا” صراع إفيملو وأوبنز، الحبيبان النيجيريّان الجامعيّان اللذان فرّقتهما أحلام الهِجرة إلى العالم الجديد متوقّعَين أن يجدا فُرصًا للإبداع والانطلاق والحياة، فيصطدمان بجدران كثيرة تدفعهما إلى الافتراق خمس عشرة سنة يصارعان فيها العالم الذي يتأمْرَك أمامهما دون أن يرفع أحد صوته، باعت إفيملو في أمريكا جسدها مرّة، ونظّف أوبنز في لندن الحمامات. لكنهما حين يعودان إلى ديارهما، يُفاجآن بتعامل الناس الراقي لهما كونهما عائدين من العالم الجديد، فيوضعان في طبقة أعلى، ليلتقيا مجدّدًا ويبدآ في ديارهما قصّة أخرى أشدّ قسوة من الأولى.