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Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare. First published in 1600, it is likely to have been first performed in the autumn or winter of 1598-1599, and it remains one of Shakespeare's most enduring and exhilarating plays on stage. Stylistically, it shares numerous characteristics with modern romantic comedies including the two pairs of lovers, in this case the romantic leads, Claudio and Hero, and their comic counterparts, Benedick and Beatrice.

In this heartfelt picture book, children can go on an uplifting journey with Puppy as he shares his joy with others and learns to recognise these emotions. Being happy is great, and it is important for young children to realize when they are feeling happy and to recognize what makes them happy. My Happy Book helps children to understand their happy feelings. When they are young many children do not have the language to express how they feel. This charmingly illustrated, clearly written…

In this heartfelt, full-colour picture book, children can go on a gentle journey with cuddly Kitten as she experiences feelings of worry and learns to navigate these difficult feelings. Many young children feel nervous or anxious when faced with unusual surroundings or stressful situations. My Worry Book guides children through these difficult feelings, helping them to make sense of and deal with worry. Alongside Kitten, children can learn to recognise their feelings and discover ways to…

Who am I? What is justice? What does it mean to live a good life? Many of the fundamental questions of philosophy are questions that we begin to ask ourselves as young adults when we look at the world around us, at ourselves, and try to make sense of things. This engaging and accessible book invites the reader to explore the questions and arguments of philosophy through the work of one hundred of the greatest thinkers within the Western intellectual tradition. Covering philosophical,…

A perfect introduction for students and laypeople alike, this book provides you with the key information you would find in a psychology course in an easily digestible format. Filled with flow charts, infographics, and suggestions for further reading, this book makes understanding the human mind easier than ever. Including the theories of Francis Galton, Sigmund Freud, Ivan Pavlov, and many more, it covers the whole range of psychological research. By the time you finish reading this book,…

How did life emerge? What are the smallest elements of matter? How are planets formed? Over the centuries, brilliant men and women have sought to develop theories to answer the most compelling questions about the world around us. Through their amazing insights and conscientious efforts they helped to create the world we know today. In this entertaining introduction, Anne Rooney explores the fascinating world of science through its 50 key ideas. Ranging from evolutionary biology to quantum…

Do you have the sleuthing skills to keep up with Sherlock Holmes? Then grab your deerstalker and magnifying glass ... because the game is on! Clever kids will relish the opportunity to pit their wits against the world's greatest detective in this collection of hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas. Each page of this fast-paced book presents the reader with a clever conundrum, wittily illustrated in the inimitable art style of Alex Paterson. These puzzles are framed as conversations…