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Life, the Universe and AwesomenessDiary of a Brilliant Kid is the "tweenager's" atlas for navigating life. This interactive collection of stories, quotes, theories and yes, science, guides you through the difficult years between ages 8 and 12 to help you make sense of yourself and the world around you. Everything is changing! And that's okay! It's actually more than okay — it's exciting. These changes are the opening salvo of your gradual transition into "grownup," and it's the perfect time to define who you are, how you think and how you choose to face the world. Is it a lot? Yes. But this book can help you sort things out and come out the other side shining.The journal format gives away the plot; Spoiler Alert: the Brilliant Kid is you. No matter how you feel, no matter what's happening in your head right now, you are not broken. You are a unique collection of talents and dreams and wants and surprises, and you have an entire lifetime ahead of you — aren't you curious to discover just how awesome life can be? This book takes you inside your own head, out into the world and everywhere your dreams may take you. Learn how to make the kinds of choices that make you feel aliveConquer the three R's of happiness: relationships, relationships and relationshipsGet a handle on today, tomorrow and what comes nextBounce back from the tough stuff, and discover the seven words that will change your lifeThere's a lot to learn, but one lesson is clear: never be afraid to shine. Stand up, stand out and be spectacular — whatever that means to you. Diary of a Brilliant Kid gives you the map and compass so you can start your own journey today.

‘ZEST’ equates to zing, enthusiasm, energy, gusto, eagerness, zeal and fervour. It also connotes a tang, a sharpness.It’s the opposite of bland.And Zest: How to Squeeze the Max out of Life is exactly that.It’s more than just a book on personal development. There are an awful lot of those. Zest is a catalyst, a spark that ignites your remembering of what makes you, in a word, you. It drives you to rethink, rejuvenate and reinvent. It also contains a touch of the revolutions. Have you, as a grown-up, fallen into the trap of becoming a Groan-up? You know you should try to make the best of things, but oftentimes you don’t know what your “best” is anymore. It’s strange. You used to know. What happened? Was it the years of social conformity? There is a whole beige generation out there – a generation that has lost its identity and forgotten who they once were – buried under the crushing, stifling facades of adulthood. If only there was a way to unearth your passions, recover the zest for life you once had. Maybe there is.Zest is a wake-up call for you to explore the formative moments that define your life. It challenges you to believe that your best days are still ahead, to search your soul, to shake things up and bask in the warmth of glorious individuality. Zest will help you: Explore the pivotal, defining moments in your lifeExamine both the good and bad experiences that define youReconnect to the essence of who you areEmbrace your quirks, qualities and peculiaritiesDetermine to be the person you always wanted to beZest is your permission to play, your licence to wreak the right kind of havoc. Moreover, it’s not about pretending to be someone you’re not, it’s about squeezing every last drop out of who you already are.

‘ZEST’ equates to zing, enthusiasm, energy, gusto, eagerness, zeal and fervour. It also connotes a tang, a sharpness.

It’s the opposite of bland.

And Zest: How to Squeeze the Max out of Life is exactly that.It’s more than just a book on personal development. There are an awful lot of those. Zest is a catalyst, a spark that ignites your remembering of what makes you, in a word, you. It drives you to rethink, rejuvenate and reinvent. It also contains a touch of the revolutions. 

Have you, as a grown-up, fallen into the trap of becoming a Groan-up? You know you should try to make the best of things, but oftentimes you don’t know what your “best” is anymore. It’s strange. You used to know. What happened? Was it the years of social conformity? There is a whole beige generation out there – a generation that has lost its identity and forgotten who they once were – buried under the crushing, stifling facades of adulthood. If only there was a way to unearth your passions, recover the zest for life you once had. Maybe there is.

Zest is a wake-up call for you to explore the formative moments that define your life. It challenges you to believe that your best days are still ahead, to search your soul, to shake things up and bask in the warmth of glorious individuality. Zest will help you:

Explore the pivotal, defining moments in your life Examine both the good and bad experiences that define you Reconnect to the essence of who you are Embrace your quirks, qualities and peculiarities Determine to be the person you always wanted to be

Zest is your permission to play, your licence to wreak the right kind of havoc. Moreover, it’s not about pretending to be someone you’re not, it’s about squeezing every last drop out of who you already are.

‘ZEST’ equates to zing, enthusiasm, energy, gusto, eagerness, zeal and fervour. It also connotes a tang, a sharpness.

It’s the opposite of bland.

And Zest: How to Squeeze the Max out of Life is exactly that.It’s more than just a book on personal development. There are an awful lot of those. Zest is a catalyst, a spark that ignites your remembering of what makes you, in a word, you. It drives you to rethink, rejuvenate and reinvent. It also contains a touch of the revolutions. 

Have you, as a grown-up, fallen into the trap of becoming a Groan-up? You know you should try to make the best of things, but oftentimes you don’t know what your “best” is anymore. It’s strange. You used to know. What happened? Was it the years of social conformity? There is a whole beige generation out there – a generation that has lost its identity and forgotten who they once were – buried under the crushing, stifling facades of adulthood. If only there was a way to unearth your passions, recover the zest for life you once had. Maybe there is.

Zest is a wake-up call for you to explore the formative moments that define your life. It challenges you to believe that your best days are still ahead, to search your soul, to shake things up and bask in the warmth of glorious individuality. Zest will help you:

Explore the pivotal, defining moments in your life Examine both the good and bad experiences that define you Reconnect to the essence of who you are Embrace your quirks, qualities and peculiarities Determine to be the person you always wanted to be

Zest is your permission to play, your licence to wreak the right kind of havoc. Moreover, it’s not about pretending to be someone you’re not, it’s about squeezing every last drop out of who you already are.

From the bestselling authors of Diary of a Brilliant Kid comes the much-anticipated follow-up, Brill Kid – The Big Number 2Brill Kid - The Big Number 2 takes Awesomeness to the next level!This book is rock solid 'personal development' with a difference. A BIG difference! It's aimed at 7 to 11s, the exact age when mental habits are created. The book picks up where Diary of a Brilliant Kid left off – raising the bar from mental health to mental wealth, enabling young people to flourish in a world that's hell bent on knocking them sideways.It's about happiness and wellbeing. It tells you how to shine when the world's a bit dull. It's about learning to be your best self and hanging in there when the world's doing its worst. It's got oodles of content about self-care, kindness and confidence. It's got facts, diagrams, stories, activities, quotes and lots of silliness! Brill Kids will learn the following: Discover how life is actually all about crisps, sandwiches and milk and guess what – YOU are the magic ingredient!How to upgrade your life from just ‘okay’ to ‘BRILLIANT!’Find out why LEGO and LIFE are actually the same thing (but spelt different obvs).Why kindness really does matterHow to train your parents – yes, YOU!A personal letter to all the little (& big) worriers out there (fyi – there are lots of us) Brill Kid - The Big Number 2 will inspire kids, make them laugh and learn and leave them bouncing with brilliance!

Brilliant Activities to Stimulate Creative Thinking has over 150 entertaining, open-ended challenges that will provide mental stimulation for all children, not just gifted and talented children.The creative, challenging activities develop mental agility and the ability to 'think outside the box', developing pupils' higher level thinking skills.Children's overall confidence and self-esteem will increase as they work through these challenges where there are no correct answers and any input is valued.These 10-15 minute activities can be used first thing in the morning to fire-up your class, to engage fast finishers, or for homework.All the activities require minimal preparation.These activities are most definitely not for everyone. If you are the sort of person who likes a straightforward 'yes-and-no,' question, then perhaps you should read no further.Brilliant Activities to Stimulate Creative Thinking delivers something a bit special; a fun cerebral workout that reaches parts of the brain that ordinary everyday considerations generally do not. It provides a wealth of varied and thought-provoking activities that encourage the reader to contemplate the gaps between the familiar. By entertaining new possibilities and exploring alternative perspectives, children enjoy expressing the riches of their imagination. Brain Trainers are designed to help children reach their Personal Best, and exercise their full potential.The book consists of five broadly overlapping 'workouts'Brain gainQuick drawMovers and shakersCreate and makeChicken and eggEach workout contains a wide variety of exercises that stimulate readers to think creatively and encourages children to explore different ways of expressing new ideas more clearly. Those familiar with Bloom's Taxonomy will recognise that Brain Trainers facilitates the three higher order levels of thinking skills: analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

Each of these three books contains 50 exciting PE challenges. They are aimed at busy primary school teachers, who are required to teach PE, but don't have much knowledge of the subject.Each book contains a variety of individual, group and whole class activities, designed to develop skills, foster enjoyment and promote physical exercise.Every activity is difficulty-rated and contains handy tips and suggestions for further development, ensuring all children remain engaged and challenged according to their ability. The activities are laid out in an easy-to-follow format and complement the September 2014 National Curriculum Physical Education requirements.

Each of these three books contains 50 exciting PE challenges. They are aimed at busy primary school teachers, who are required to teach PE, but don't have much knowledge of the subject.Each book contains a variety of individual, group and whole class activities, designed to develop skills, foster enjoyment and promote physical exercise.Every activity is difficulty-rated and contains handy tips and suggestions for further development, ensuring all children remain engaged and challenged according to their ability. The activities are laid out in an easy-to-follow format and complement the September 2014 National Curriculum Physical Education requirements.

Each of these three books contains 50 exciting PE challenges. They are aimed at busy primary school teachers, who are required to teach PE, but don't have much knowledge of the subject.Each book contains a variety of individual, group and whole class activities, designed to develop skills, foster enjoyment and promote physical exercise.Every activity is difficulty-rated and contains handy tips and suggestions for further development, ensuring all children remain engaged and challenged according to their ability. The activities are laid out in an easy-to-follow format and complement the September 2014 National Curriculum Physical Education requirements.

'Resilience 2.0' will help you realise your potential with just the right blend of art and science. Knowing what to do is one thing, knowing how to be is quite another. Learn how to get back to your best even when the world threatens to do its worst.Upgrading to Resilience 2.0 is about aspiration and orientation. It involves a seismic shift in attitude, approach and application. Resilience 2.0 is about learning to think and behave in certain ways that, when taken together, will positively influence outcomes to shatter whatever limitations we have contrived. The sum of resilient behaviours is most definitely greater than the constituent parts.Supersizing resilience is the key to upping our game. This book focuses on five key aspects of cultivating resilience and sets out clearly how everyone can learn to improve each of them. The focus is on the processes required. If we learn to programme our lives correctly, the outcomes we desire will take care of themselves.The beauty of learning to foster resilience using the skills, behaviours and attributes developed in this book is that they are endlessly transferable. Whether you are training for a marathon or planning for next week's appraisal, this book will help you.

This book might seem to be about the three little pigs, but the pigs are just the focus of its real purpose, which is to challenge and encourage learners to immerse themselves in thinking between, above, below, around and beyond the tale''s unexplored blind-spots. Crammed full of activities and diverse open-ended questions, there''s plenty to ponder over, and if they require a nudge or two in the right direction, they''ll find them although the direction they take depends on which way they''re looking at it. Prompts and responses abound, although it''s not always clear which is which; questions can be answered and answers should be questioned.Learners will develop the confidence and independence to pursue their own ideas and opinions as they think creatively and cultivate original and innovative responses. Students are encouraged to respond as they see fit, developing key skills transferable to wider areas of the curriculum - and life. This has the added advantage of cultivating intrinsic motivation and a love of learning in the process. The challenges will capture learners'' interest and curiosity by appealing to their sense of fun and nonsense. Word play, puns and writing prompts simultaneously encourage the development of literacy skills. Extension material and helpful nudges mean the activities are self-differentiating and will appeal to all abilities across key stages 1-3.Suitable for primary and lower secondary teachers.Puffed Out has been named the winner of the Educational Book Award in the 2018 Education Resources Awards.Judges comments: Using a novel approach and a well-known story, Puffed Out by Will Hussey and Barry Hymer, introduces pupils to ethics, philosophy and critical thinking. It is exceedingly witty and will help create fun lessons while introducing pupils to new ways of approaching difficult concepts. It made us laugh and think throughout the judging process.