Frida a to Z - The Life of an Icon from Azul to Zamora by Steve Wide

$35.00 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

An illustrated A to Z celebrating the unparalleled impact of the artistic phenomenon that is Frida Kahlo.   This intricately illustrated and fastidiously researched book unpacks the life of Frida Kahlo, who herself was larger than life. From growing up in Coyoac n, Mexico City, in her family home , where she embraced sports--including wrestling--to overcome her childhood ill health; her school days as one of very few women attending Mexico City's renowned National Preparatory School (where she met Diego Rivera), and the tragic accident that would leave her with a lifetime of pain and artistic ambition.   Track Frida's rise as one of Mexico's most important and celebrated artists, her friendships with European surrealists, the sensation caused by her first exhibition in New York, her contribution to popular culture, and the unparalleled phenomenon that is Frida Kahlo. This book looks at the life, art, collaborations, friendships, politics, beauty, and agony surrounding one of the twentiethth century's most distinctive and important artistic voices--all in a brilliantly illustrated A to Z format. ...Show more

The Book of Overthinking by Gwendoline Smith (Dr Know)

$24.99 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

Overthinking is also known as worrying or ruminating and it's a form of anxiety that many people suffer from. Psychologist and bestselling author Gwendoline Smith explains in clear and simple language the concepts of positive and negative overthinking, the truth about worry and how to deal with the 'tho ught viruses' that are holding you back. She helps you understand what's going on in your head, using humour, lots of examples and anecdotes, and she offers powerful strategies for addressing your issues. Based on cognitive behavioural theory, this book will help you in all the key areas of your life: from your personal life to relationships and work. ...Show more

The Careers Handbook - The Graphic Guide to Planning Your Future by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

$37.00 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

Find your perfect job here! From social media and IT careers to jobs in architecture, hospitality, medicine, science, law, and the environment, this comprehensive and updated new edition features more than 400 cool careers. Do you have a passion but can't work out how to make a career out of it? Do you want to change career but don't know where to start? Are you worried about career development? Or are you overwhelmed by so much advice you are lost in a sea of information? You're not the only one! The Careers Handbook is here to help, offering practical and inspirational advice about our constantly changing job market. This revised edition reveals the most exciting jobs in data science and online platforms, whilst also arming you with all the information you need for career success in more "traditional" areas, from accounting to teaching. This indispensable guide is ideal for teenagers and newly qualified graduates. Career counsellors will also find this a trustworthy companion for helping students with their future career planning. So, whether you want to become a nurse or computer games developer, a chef or cyber-security analyst (or you simply have no idea!), this book is your ultimate careers source. Concise and combining a user-friendly approach with a bold, graphic design, The Careers Handbook is like having your very own career coach. ...Show more

Songs of a War Boy (Young Readers Edition) by Deng Thiak Adut; Ben Mckelvey

$19.99 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction | Reading Level: near fine

Deng Adut was six years old when war came to his village in South Sudan. Taken from his mother, he was conscripted into the Sudan People's Liberation Army. He was taught to use an AK-47 then sent into battle. Shot in the back, dealing with illness and the relentless brutality of war, Deng's future was b leak. A child soldier must kill or be killed. But, after five years, he was rescued by his brother John and smuggled into a Kenyan refugee camp. With the support of the UN and help from an Australian couple, Deng and John became the third Sudanese family resettled in Australia. Despite physical injuries and ongoing mental trauma, Deng seized the chance he'd been given. Deng taught himself to read and, in 2005, he enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws at Western Sydney University. Songs of a War Boy is the inspirational story of a young man who has overcome unthinkable adversity to become a lawyer, refugee advocate and NSW Australian of the Year. Deng's memoir is an important reminder of the power of compassion and the benefit to us all when we open our doors and our hearts to those fleeing war, persecution and pain. ...Show more

Body Brilliant: The Teenage Guide to a Positive Body Image by Nicola Morgan

$19.99 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

Written by teenage expert, Nicola Morgan, 'Body Brilliant' will help teenagers to develop or retain a positive body image. We're all bombarded with information and images - through the media and our peers - about being too big, too small, being cool, being popular or having the 'right' kind of clothes. This book addresses the body issues that nearly everyone worries about at some point in their lives and gives practical and mindful solutions to work through worries, using real-life examples, quotes and anecdotes from young adults interviewed especially for this book. 'Body Brilliant' explores psychological pressures that make us see our bodies in certain ways, positively or negatively, as well as considering how adolescent body changes, gender identity and gender expectations, sexuality and sexual orientation affect self-image, and looks at issues such as body dysmorphia and eating disorders. 'Body Brilliant' also encourages you to think about how you view differences in others and understand that variety is a brilliant thing. And that being yourself is much better than being just like everyone else. Learn to celebrate the differences that make every body brilliant! ...Show more

LEVEL 3 ENGLISH AME WORKBOOK

$26.95 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

LEVEL 3 BIOLOGY AME WORKBOOK

$26.95 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

The Visual MBA - Your Shortcut to a World-Class Business Education by Jason Barron

$40.00 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

Learn an entire MBA course without spending thousands and waving goodbye to two years of your life If you want to succeed in business then an MBA programme is the best way to build expertise, knowledge and experience. But an MBA programme at any top school is an enormous investment in time, effort and money. In The Visual MBA, Jason Barron offers a radical solution, explaining all key business school concepts through illustrations. When Barron started his MBA course, he decided to draw all his notes so that other people could benefit from them. And it's a good thing he did, because research shows that more than 65% of us are visual learners and that our brains process illustrations 60,000 times faster than text. From Marketing, Ethics and Accounting to Organisational Behaviour, Finance, Operations and Strategy, The Visual MBA distils the most important principles of an MBA into an accessible, informative and easily-digestible guide. Jason Barron is a product manager and illustrator who helps people realise their creative ideas through visual learning. He spent 516 hours in class and countless hours studying at home completing his MBA. Along the way, rather than taking notes that he would never read again, Jason created sketchnotes for each class and has turned them into an interesting and engaging resource so that you don't have to sit through another class again! ...Show more

Ask a Scientist by Robert Winston

$26.00 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

This fun and friendly science book for kids poses 100 real-life questions from kids to Robert Winston on every aspect of science. Questions cover all the popular science topics, including human body- "Why do freckles come in dots on your face?"; physics- "Why is there less gravity on the Moon?"; Earth- "Why do I see different colours in the sky at sunset?"; chemistry- "Why do chemicals explode when mixed together?"; natural science- "How do birds fly?", and space- "Why will the Sun explode and make us extinct?" These are real questions from children from around the world, and their questions are their very own. Science can be a tricky subject for kids- this book gets a fresh new angle on it by looking at science from the child's point of view. Packed with weird and wacky questions and clear and lively answers - Ask a Scientistputs the fun back into science. And who could be a better scientist to ask questions to than Professor Robert Winston? ...Show more

It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (YA Edition) by Trevor Noah

$19.99 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, tells the story of growing up mixed race in South Africa under and after apartheid in this young readers' adaptation of his bestselling adult memoir Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. BORN A CRIME IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING OSCAR-WINNER LUPITA NYONG'O! Trevor Noah, host ofThe Daily Show, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa, with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child like him to exist. But he did exist -- and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humour to navigate a harsh life under a racist government. This compelling memoir blends drama, comedy and tragedy to depict the day-to-day trials that turned a boy into a young man. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself, thanks to his mom's unwavering love and indomitable will. It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime not only provides a fascinating and honest perspective on South Africa's racial history, but it will also astound and inspire young readers looking to improve their own lives. ...Show more

So Here I Am: Speeches by great women to empower and inspire by Anna Russell

$45.00 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

Discover the inspiring female voices that have changed our world, and started a new conversation.     The first dedicated collection of speeches by women, So Here I Am brings together empowering orations from throughout history up to the present day. This&nbs p;is a celebration of women speaking up - within politics, science, human rights, TV and media; discussing everything from free love, anti-war, discoveries, race, gender and women's rights. With evocative and powerful illustrations from Brazilian artist, Camila Pinheiro, this anthology of great women - whose own achievements speak for themselves - is timely and important. This shot of inspiration serves as a reminder that despite all adversity, nevertheless, she persisted.  Speakers include:  Sojourner Truth Marie Curie Emmeline Pankhurst Helen Keller Sylvia Rivera J.K. Rowling Manal Al Sharfi Malala Yousafzai Michelle Obama Alicia Garza ...Show more

A Girl's Guide to Kicking Goals by Steph Claire Smith; Laura Henshaw

$27.99 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction

A girl's guide to health, wellness and happiness from model/entrepreneur BFFs Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw.