Books

The nightingale’s song is beautiful. Every day, she sings for the Emperor – but she’s just an ordinary brown bird. Can the Emperor have a better, prettier nightingale? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords, 1,168 words

The wicked fairy says, "When she is sixteen, she will hurt her little hand on a spindle and die!" Instead, Princess Rose falls asleep for a thousand years. Who can wake her?Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords, 1,194 words

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?" The Queen wants to be the most beautiful, but one day the mirror says, "Snow White!" Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio

The Little Mermaid longs to swim to the ocean surface and visit the human world. When she saves a human prince from a shipwreck, she decides to take human form herself, whatever the price; but heart’s desire and heartbreak are never far apart. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English.

One day old Geppetto makes a puppet and names him Pinocchio. Pinocchio wants to be a real boy, but first he must stop telling lies and getting into trouble. Usborne Story Books retell stories that children know and love, in a way that really builds their confidence in reading for themselves. At the back of the book there are activities and talking points.

"Growl! It's Not My Nose" is an engaging and delightful board book designed specifically for toddlers, where laughter and learning go hand in hand. This charming story invites little readers on an exciting adventure as they explore the whimsical world of quirky characters. Each page is a vibrant explosion of color, featuring bright and playful illustrations that will captivate young imaginations. The interactive element of the book makes it even more fun! Children will love pressing the…

Before The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune: winner of the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards, and widely considered one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written.

Solve the murder to save what's left of the world. Outside the island there is nothing: the world was destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island: it is idyllic. One hundred and twenty-two villagers and three scientists, living in peaceful harmony. The villagers are content to fish, farm and feast, to obey their nightly curfew, to do what they're told by the scientists.

While it doesn't always make headlines, there is a growing recognition that kindness is vital to strong performance at work. In the broad range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal and harder to see – and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and 'bullying boss' behaviour. But kindness builds empathy and trust, which ultimately creates a sense of psychological safety – and that safety leads to more creativity; a better quality of…

Written by a recognized trainer for both LinkedIn and Meta, Smart Social Media is grounded in the insights gained from hands-on consultancy work, plus hours of personal research, observations, and in-depth reviews of the platforms themselves. Both practical and informative, Smart Social Media is full of actionable insights and valuable guidance that will emphasize the importance of using social media strategically, to enhance brand awareness, boost engagement, build relationships with your…