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Bring colour to the striking world of Pokémon!This official adult colouring book contains the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region. From the dark purple of Gengar, to the bright orange of Charmander, to the iconic yellow of Pikachu, explore the colourful world of Pokémon.With intricate designs for mindful, relaxing and cosy colouring, this is the perfect gift for any Pokémon fan (including yourself!)

The Cover Art of Blue Note Records is Graham Marsh and Glyn Callingham’s classic collection of the unparalleled record sleeves produced by the celebrated Blue Note record label.Around January 1956 the photographer Francis Wolff and Alfred Lion of Blue Note Records met Reid Miles, a commercial artists and a devout classical music fan. After establishing a rapport, Reid Miles became the designer for the Blue Note label for the next eleven years creating wonderful graphic covers that were both unique and also retaining the indefinable Blue Note look. Featuring iconic covers for artists such as Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Art Blakey, this anthology is an evocative piece of Jazz history.Alongside over 400 of the record label’s best album covers is a selection of short essays written by leading industry figures. Both a comprehensive guide to an acclaimed label, and an insightful snapshot of graphic design history, The Cover Art of Blue Note Records is a must-have for all Jazz fans.

The subject of “design thinking” is the rage at business schools, throughout corporations, and increasingly in the popular press—due in large part to the work of IDEO, a leading design firm, and its celebrated CEO, Tim Brown, who uses this book to show how the techniques and strategies of design belong at every level of business as a powerful framework for innovation.The myth of innovation is that brilliant ideas leap fully formed from the minds of geniuses. The reality is that most innovations come from a process of rigorous examination and creative problem solving through which great ideas are identified and developed before being realized as new offerings and capabilities. Change by Design explains design thinking, the collaborative process by which the designer’s sensibilities and methods are employed to match people’s needs, not only with what is technically feasible, but what is viable to the bottom line. Design thinking converts need into demand. It’s a human-centered approach to problem solving that helps people and organizations become more innovative and more creative. Introduced a decade ago, the concept of design thinking remains popular at business schools, throughout corporations, and increasingly in the popular press—due in large part to work of IDEO, the undisputed world leading strategy, innovation, and design firm headed by Tim Brown. As he makes clear in this visionary leadership guide—now updated with addition material, including new case studies, and a new introduction—design thinking is not just applicable to so-called creative industries or people who work in the design field. It’s a methodology that has been used by organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, to increase the quality of patient care by re-examining the ways that their nurses manage shift change, or Kraft, to rethink supply chain management. Change by Design is not a book by designers for designers; it is a book for creative leaders seeking to infuse design thinking into every level of an organization, product, or service to drive new alternatives for business strategy and society.This essential guide for today’s business leaders offers a clear roadmap for transformation:A Human-Centered Approach: Learn how to convert need into demand by balancing what people desire with what is technically feasible and financially viable.The Power of Prototyping: Move beyond theory and build to think, using hands-on experimentation to identify and develop great ideas before they demand massive investment.Radical Collaboration: Discover why the most innovative solutions come from interdisciplinary teams that bring designers, engineers, and business experts together.Creative Leadership: A must-read for managers and executives, this book provides the tools to infuse design thinking into every level of an organization to drive growth.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"With Erin’s help, I have found a style which I feel has expanded to fit my life." —Anne Hathaway“You will be startled by how deep and profound this hits you.” —Mel Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFind your personal style, build lasting self-confidence, and manifest your most magnetic life in this transformative self-help guide from Anne Hathaway's personal stylist.Every morning, millions of women get stuck before their day even begins, as they question: What am I going to wear? But behind the clothes burns a deeper question: Who do I want to be?Celebrity stylist Erin Walsh’s success is driven by her core belief that your closet is a portal of possibilities, offering you daily choices about who you want to be, how you want to feel, and how to dress the part. In The Art of Intentional Dressing, she presents her transformative approach to practicing what she calls “manifestation in fashion form.” Her signature CREATE method will empower you to not only find your personal style, but find your magic—as you step into a life of presence, power, and purpose.With can’t-miss tips, industry secrets, and deep attention to the mind-body-spirit connection, The Art of Intentional Dressing maps out:The CREATE method to bring your life and style into alignmentThe most common style blocks and how to edit your closetMood archetypes to help you channel your personal styleColor theory and a curated library of silhouette profiles to make wardrobe choices easyGrounding rituals for getting aligned and building self-confidenceas you get dressed Get clarity in who you are and what you want, edit your narrative, and expand what’s possible—all through what you wear. Features beautiful original line drawings and fashion sidebar features throughout.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe long-awaited design book from Shea McGee, beautifully showcasing all that is possible for every room of your home.Whether it's through her thriving design business, Studio McGee, her popular Netflix series, Dream Home Makeover, or her online community of over five million followers, Shea McGee has shown the world how the principles of high-end design can be applied to any home. As the title of her new book suggests, designing rooms for maximum impact while also remaining approachable to any who enter is an art. But it's also a skill that can be learned because it's inside each one of us.In The Art of Home, Shea takes us through every room of the house, starting with an explanation of process and then guiding our entryways, living rooms, kitchens, offices, kids' rooms, and even our utility rooms. With step-by-step guides paired with her own design projects and the power of her personal stories, Shea helps us transform the most important parts of our lives and how we live.What I love about design is the opportunity to dream and then will that vision into existence.Join Shea as she teaches us to dream and then shows us how to make it reality.  Her new book, The Art of Home, is as functional as it is heart-stoppingly beautiful and it will maintain a presence in your home for years to come.

A fantastic new colouring book series that combines kids love of flags with football kit design! Celebrate the world's biggest football tournament by designing football kits for each team!Find the flag sticker for each country, then use that to design your very own football kit for that team. Packed with flag stickers, fun facts and 48 football kits to design, football fans of all ages will love creating their own cool kit designs, while also discovering facts about each football team and their flags.Perfect for entertaining kids on the go who love flags, football and colouring!

Reversing into the Future: New Wave Graphics 1977–1990 is a unique and fascinating book of graphic design history curated from Andrew Krivine’s personal and vast collection of original posters, flyers, artworks and memorabilia from the golden age of New Wave.Packed with exclusive artworks and expert texts, this is the comprehensive guide to the unforgettable period of New Wave. Having witnessed an emerging generation of music buyers who’d been energised by punk, major record labels and independents alike went in search of sounds and visions that captured something of the energy and cheeky attitude of punk, while ignoring its political edge. New Wave was embraced by the mainstream music and entertainment industries and used to promote artists who rejected the anti-consumerist, anti-materialistic, black-and-white nihilism of the original punk movement in favour of a more optimistic, humorous and colourful present refracted through the past. In doing so, and as this book illustrates, the New Wave followed Marshall McLuhan’s dictum that ‘we drive boldly into the future with our eyes fixed firmly on the rear-view mirror’. New Wave artists rejected punk’s satirical, parodic and irreverent treatment of rock ’n’ roll’s original, iconic imagery preferring to display it reverently or referenced with love and affection.Reversing Into The Future: New Wave Graphics 1977–1990 includes graphic designs for, among others, The B52s, Boomtown Rats, Devo, Duran Duran, The Cars, Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, XTC, Cyndi Lauper, The Police, Simple Minds, Gary Numan, Japan, Blondie, Talking Heads, The Go-Gos, Graham Parker, Nick Lowe, Simple Minds, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and many more. Graphic artists featured include Martyn Atkins, Barney Bubbles, Chris Morton, Malcolm Garrett, Alex McDowell, Tony Wright, Martin Kaye for the Paradiso, X3 Posters, DEVO Inc., Neville Brody, The Designers Republic, Russell Mills and more.A collectable item itself, the book is beautifully produced with front and back cover artwork by world-renowned designers Malcolm Garrett and Chip Kidd. Alongside a vast array of original artworks and graphics from the New Wave period, the book includes text contributions from recognised and respected commentators, critics and designers from the UK, US and Australia. Documenting the incredible impact of New Wave, this is the ideal book for die-hard music fans and graphic design aficionados alike.

Praise for the Too Fast To Live Too Young To Die exhibition: "A fascinating look at how punk and new wave music met the eye" New York Times"An absolute joy" Financial Times The largest unique collection of printed memorabilia from the punk and post-punk movements. Andrew Krivine began collecting punk memorabilia in 1977 when punk exploded onto the scene. Since then, Andrew has amassed one of the world s largest collection of punk graphic design and memorabilia.This book features a carefully curated selection of over 650 posters, club flyers, record covers and adverts from the collection. Together they represent the prime years of punk which changed the world of graphic design forever with its do-it-yourself aesthetics.The artworks are put into context by graphic design experts, academics and commentators. Among them former art director of New York Times Steven Heller, reader in graphic design at the London College of Communication Dr Russ Bestley, graphic design writer Rick Poynor, designer Malcolm Garrett and Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Michael Wilde. The book spans the growth and evolution of punk on both sides of the Atlantic including The Clash, The Buzzocks, Iggy Pop and The Stooges, Television, The Ramones, Patti Smith, Talking Heads, Devo, Blondie, Flying Lizards, Public Image Ltd, The Only Ones, The Slits, New Order, REM and Joy Division.A collectable item itself, the book is beautifully produced with front and back cover artwork by Malcolm Garrett and Peter Saville, the designers behind some of punk s most memorable album covers. Arguably the most essential and final work on the graphic design revolution within the punk and post-punk movements of the UK and America, Too Fast To Live Too Young To Die will appeal to punk fans and graphic designers alike.Part of Andrew s collection is currently touring the world as the Too Fast To Live Too Young To Die exhibition and has been on display at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York among other museums.

Discover the power of Human Design—a revolutionary system for understanding your energy type and unlocking your unique potential. What can Human Design do for you? Identify your energy type and decision-making strategy.Gain clarity on your personality and life path.Improve your career, relationships, and personal growth with actionable insights. The Five Energy Types: Generators: The hardworking visionaries who thrive on creating and achieving.Manifestors: The trailblazers who inspire with bold, world-changing ideas.Manifesting Generators: The dynamic multi-taskers built for success in multiple pursuits.Projectors: The wise guides destined to lead and share profound insights.Reflectors: The rare, intuitive mirrors of humanity with limitless potential.With step-by-step chapters, learn how your energy centres influence your decisions and interactions, equipping you to respond to challenges with confidence, achieve your goals, and align with your fullest potential. Take control of your future. Unlock your Human Design today!

Introducing Human Design, the revolutionary system that reveals the personality ‘blueprint’ of who you were born to be. Using the precise details of your birth, it's more accurate than astrology. And by downloading the free software, you can map your own life chart, and those of your friends and family. You'll never read your horoscope again.Forget your sign, what’s your design?Would you like to know how to make the best decisions and follow your correct path in life?Would you like to know how you best interact with people, both professionally and personally?Would you like to know who you really are?Human Design is an exciting new profiling system that answers all these questions by pinpointing your personality 'blueprint'. According to Human Design, we are each born with an inbuilt individuality as unique as our fingerprint – accessed simply from the date, time and location of our birth.Using this information, Human Design produces a 'life chart', revealing a remarkably detailed and accurate picture of your personality blueprint, including your strengths and limitations, people you work best with, how you communicate – in short who you were designed to be from birth.Chetan Parkyn, an ex-mechanical engineer, is the most successful practitioner of Human Design in the world. Here he launches his first book , and offers free downloadable software, as an introductory guide to interpreting your Human Design chart and how to apply it to your life to release your true potential. Once you know which of the 5 personality types you are, from there you can discover your detailed personality blueprint including: whether you are designed with creative or organisational energyyour style of decision-making and how it can maximise your opportunitieshow you interact with people socially or fit into a team at workare you designed to be a guider or a followerhow you emotionally and mentally respond to challenges and problem-solvingThe power of the Human Design system is surprising thousands of people around the world with its staggering accuracy and relevance, and asks the question: Are you living your Human Design?

In this fascinating follow-up to the bestselling Information is Beautiful and Knowledge is Beautiful, the king of infographics David McCandless uses spectacular visuals to give us all a bit of good news.We are living in the Information Age, in which we are constantly bombarded with data – on television, in print and online. How can we relate to this mind-numbing overload? Enter David McCandless and his amazing infographics: simple, elegant ways to understand information too complex or abstract to grasp any way but visually. In his unique signature style, he creates dazzling displays that blend facts with their connections, contexts and relationships, making information meaningful, entertaining – and beautiful.In his highly anticipated third book, McCandless illustrates positive news from around the world, for an informative, engaging and uplifting collection of new infographic art.

Exam Board: OCR Level: GCSE 9-1 Subject: Design & Technology Suitable for the 2026 exams A revision guide, workbook and practice paper in one book for complete GCSE 9-1 exam success! Complete revision and practice to fully prepare for the GCSE grade 9-1 exams. Revision that Sticks! Collins OCR GCSE 9-1 Design and Technology Complete All-in-One Revision and Practice uses a revision method that really works: repeated practice throughout.A revision guide, workbook and practice paper in one book!With clear and concise revision for every topic, hundreds of practice questions and a complete exam-style paper, Collins offers the best revision at the best price.Includes: plenty of practice questions with quick tests throughout, topic-by-topic practice and mixed practice questionsfree Q&A flashcards to download online at collins.co.uk/flashcardsaccess to an ebook version at collinshub.co.uk/ebooks

Never before published in paperback, and back in print for the first time since 1951, this long-lost novelisation reworks the nail-biting radio serial ‘Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair’ with new and original characters.The Assistant Commissioner of Scotland Yard visits retired Detective Lionel Wyatt with the chilling news that an old adversary they never caught has struck again, strangling an innocent girl. Wyatt is reluctant to return to police work, but then another body is found – this time at his own home, with a personal message: ‘With the compliments of Mr Rossiter’.In Design for Murder, Francis Durbridge adapted his longest Paul Temple serial, Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, into a full-length novel. All the obligatory elements from the thrilling radio episodes were present, but in a new twist, he renamed the principal characters: Paul and Steve Temple became Lionel and Sally Wyatt, and ‘Mr Rossiter’ replaced the villainous Gregory. Reprinted for the first time in 66 years, fans of Francis Durbridge and of Paul Temple can finally relive this ingenious adventure.Also includes an introduction by bibliographer Melvyn Barnesplus the exclusive 1946 Radio Times short story‘Paul Temple’s White Christmas’.

Prepare your students for the new Cambridge IGCSE® Art and Design syllabus with the only title available on the market. The book gives detailed information on the key disciplines of Art and Design and builds confidence in practical skills and creative expression.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2018 First examination: 2020–The only book on the market with full coverage of the Cambridge International IGCSE® Art and Design Syllabus 0400 and Cambridge O level syllabus for Art and Design for first examination from June 2020.–Promotes understanding of the key stages of the creative process from the development of a project from the beginning to the final outcome, and gives detailed information on all the key disciplines: Painting and related media, Printmaking, Three-dimensional studies, Photography, Graphic communication and Textile design–Developed by an experienced team of teachers and practitioners–Activities throughout improve students’ practical skills–Materials, references and examples are taken from a wide range of contexts making this a truly international coursebook–Complete language support with key terms highlighted and definitions provided–Tips throughout to help students improve their work, highlighting useful skills and areas to consider or observe– Reflective log boxes after each topic for students to consider which objectives they have mastered and how they can take their learning further–Knowledge check boxes throughout promote reflective practice in students–Artist with Impact sections introduce students to an expert in the field in all key disciplines–Student case studies show a wealth of examples taken from different students’ coursework around the globe so that students can learn from real-life examples–Suggestions for additional research to take students’ learning further–Glossaries of key termsThis title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.IGCSE® is the registered trademark of Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Full teacher support to accompany the Cambridge International IGCSE Art and Design Student’s book for syllabus 0400. The Teacher’s Guide provides a structure for delivering the course, but also gives teachers the flexibility to teach in their own way, in the best way possible for their particular classroom context.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2018 First examination: 2020 Comprehensive coverage for syllabus 0400 for first examination from June 2020Fully supports the approach of the Student’s Book and outlines best practice for teaching Art and DesignLesson plans, projects and activities that are suitable for a range of international classroom environmentsGuidance on how to resource and manage an art and design classroomGuidance on how to support students in their coursework and practical exam and how to build this into the courseAnnotated student case studies with guidance on assessmentWritten and developed by experienced Art and Design teachers and practitionersThis title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Equip your students to be creative and reflective artists with our brand new course book, the only resource fully matched to the Cambridge International AS and A Level Art & Design syllabus. The book promotes understanding of the key concepts, encourages critical practice, and builds confidence in practical skills and independent expression.Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2018 First examination: 2020-The only course book on the market with full coverage of the Cambridge International AS and A Level Art & Design 9479 syllabus for first examination from 2020-Guides students through the artistic process of observation and intention, context and concepts, development and refinement and audience and setting in all disciplines: fine art, graphic communication, three-dimensional design, and textiles and fashion-Activities throughout improve students’ practical skills in a wide range of techniques-Developed by an experienced team of teachers and practitioners-Complete language support with key terms highlighted and definitions provided-Dedicated sections supporting students through researching, planning, writing and reviewing their personal investigation as well as a practical guidance section at the end of the book-Critical thinking boxes promote reflective practice in students-Artist and designer features deepen awareness of contemporary and historical practitioners worldwide-Materials, references and examples are drawn from a broad range of contexts worldwide, making this a truly international course book-Suggestions for additional research to take students’ learning further-Annotated student work so that students can learn from real-life examples

Exam Board: SQA Level: N4/5 Subject: Design & Manufacture The National 4 & 5 Design & Manufacture Course Notes provide comprehensive guidance for the entire CfE programme.Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance. Full coverage of National 4 and 5 course with list of learning intentionsAttractive layout with clear text featuresNational 5 content clearly marked for differentiationKey questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intentionWhat the examiner/assessor is looking for to help teachers & students feel secureExam-style questions with worked answers and examiners commentary, self-assessmentKeep your learning on track/Stretch yourself to encourage self evaluation and provide challenge for higher ability studentsActive learning ideas: ‘You Should Already Know’, lists for student to check they are confident with before proceeding AND ‘Make the link’ highlights links between the topic and other areas of the course and/or across different subjectsAssessment questions, exemplar work, model answers, suggested topic workTeacher Notes Answers online. PDF format.

Prepare for the new Cambridge IGCSE® Design and Technology syllabus with the only title available on the market. The title follows a skills-building approach that links together the theory and practical parts of the syllabus to effectively build students’ key skills and knowledge, while also providing support and guidance for teachers.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2018 First examination: 2020 Be fully prepared to teach the Cambridge IGCSE® Design and Technology syllabus 0445 for first teaching 2018, first examination 2020Have confidence in the content and approach of the Student Book, which is written by highly experienced teachers of Design and Technology from around the worldPrepare for both the written and practical parts of the exam with guidance on the final project and exam-style questionsProvides detailed information that will allow students to develop the skills they need to make the transition from theory to practical applicationAll three optional papers (Resistant Materials, Graphic Products, and Systems and Control) covered in full, in addition to the core Product Design sectionAdditional material for students and teachers available online at the Collins Hub, including the full Student Book online, interactive quizzes and activity sheetsMeets the needs of English as a Second Language learners with a fresh, visual design and tailored languageProvides a fully international course with international examples, contexts and real-life case studiesThis title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.IGCSE® is the registered trademark of Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Full teacher support to accompany the Cambridge IGCSE® Design and Technology Student Book for syllabus 0445. These resources will enable teachers to use a structured approach to delivering the course, but will also allow them enough flexibility to teach in their own way, in the best way possible for their classroom context.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2018 First examination: 2020 Comprehensive coverage for syllabus 0445 for first teaching 2018 and first examination 2020Fully supports the approach of the Student Book, using scenarios and skills-building to link together the theory and practical parts of the syllabusLesson plans and activities that are suitable for a range of international classroom environmentsIncludes answers to every activity and question in the Student BookGuidance on setting up and running practical project work in the classroomSupport in how to prepare the students and guide them through their work on the final projectWritten by highly experienced teachers of Design and Technology from around the worldGuidance on how this resource can be used to teach 7048 O Level CDT: Design and Communication, and 6043 O Level Design and Technology

Exam Board: OCR Level: GCSE 9-1 Subject: Design & Technology Suitable for the 2026 exams Targeted practice questions covering the GCSE grade 9-1 curriculumThis Collins OCR Design & Technology GCSE 9-1 Workbook contains topic-based questions as well as a full practice paper and answers. With lots of realistic practice opportunities for a variety of different exam-style questions.With a workbook and practice exam paper in one book, it contains plenty of practice opportunities to ensure the best results.Includes:• selection of questions covering each topic• topic-by-topic practice• complete exam-style paper

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Design and Manufacture First Teaching: 2018, First Exam: 2019 The Higher Design & Manufacture Course Notes help teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course. Full coverage of the new Higher course specifications with list of learning intentionsAttractive layout with clear text featuresKey questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intentionWhat the examiner/assessor is looking for to help teachers & students feel secureEnd of unit material – unit assessment, exam-style questions with worked answers and examiners commentary, self-assessmentCourse Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance.

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: Design & Technology Suitable for the 2026 exams Ideal GCSE grade 9-1 practice in handy revision cardsWhat can you remember? Test your AQA GCSE 9-1 Design & Technology knowledge!Revise, practise and test yourself on every topic. Mix them up to revise and test yourself on the go. 100 topic-based GCSE revision cardsHow to Use cards include revision tips and gamesRevise cards: recap key factsMemorise cards: learn important terms and definitionsTest cards: quick-fire questionsThe website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is £7.49.

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE 9-1 Subject: Design & Technology Suitable for the 2026 exams A revision guide, workbook and practice paper in one book, plus online support for complete GCSE 9-1 exam success! Complete revision and practice to fully prepare for the GCSE grade 9-1 exams. Revision that Sticks! Collins AQA GCSE 9-1 Design and Technology Complete All-in-One Revision and Practice uses a revision method that really works: repeated practice throughout.A revision guide, workbook and practice paper in one book!With clear and concise revision for every topic, hundreds of practice questions and a complete exam-style paper, Collins offers the best revision at the best price.Includes: plenty of practice questions with quick tests throughout, topic-by-topic practice and mixed practice questionsfree Q&A flashcards to download online at collins.co.uk/flashcardsPlus you can access a range of additional free online revision and practice with this book: QR codes that link directly to interactive quick recall quizzes and worked video solutions for each topicaccess to an ebook version at collinshub.co.uk/ebooks

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE 9-1 Subject: Design & Technology Suitable for the 2026 exams Targeted practice questions covering the GCSE grade 9-1 curriculumThis Collins AQA Design & Technology GCSE 9-1 Workbook contains topic-based questions as well as a full practice paper and answers. With lots of realistic practice opportunities for a variety of different exam-style questions.With a workbook and practice exam paper in one book, it contains plenty of practice opportunities to ensure the best results.For even more practice QR codes link directly from the topics in the workbook to online worked solution videos.Includes:• selection of questions covering each topic• topic-by-topic practice• complete exam-style paper• online video solutions for every topic

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Scientists have always turned to nature for inspiration, after all, it was here before us! Follow this fascinating information book to find out about how humans have studied some of the most intriguing creatures on the planet to inspire some incredible designs. From climbing walls like a gecko to swimming as fast as a shark, you'll be amazed at the inventions and designs inspired by nature!

‘A revelatory re-conceptualization of how we create love’ Dr Emily Nagoski We are so used to hearing that ‘love is blind’, ‘you will know when you meet the one’ and that love should be ‘unconditional’. However, are these idioms the best way to secure successful lasting relationships? Or might we have been given the wrong handbook for love?Dr Sara Nasserzadeh invites us to re-examine our beliefs – mainly shaped by an outdated, static and haphazard Western idea of romantic love – and empowers us with six core principles – Attraction, Respect, Trust, Shared Vision, Compassion, Loving Behaviours – to create and sustain meaningful relationships through a new paradigm of love: The Emergent Love Model.This ground-breaking book introduces and offers an entirely new language and set of skills to begin designing the love that you truly desire.

Collins’ Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design Student’s Book – Second Edition is the only endorsed resource written specifically to support the revised Cambridge International A & A level Digital Media & Design syllabus (9481).We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this series to support the Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design syllabus (9481) for examination from 2026.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from: 2026 Provide in-depth coverage with the only endorsed resource for the revised syllabus for examination from 2026.Introduce students to the digital media and design industry; with sections covering the history of digital media, how the digital landscape has changed and what tools and technologies are used in industry.Deliver a fully international course written by experts in the media and design field with international examples, contexts, names, and locations.Build students’ practical and technical skills with focused activities throughout that provide students opportunities to put these skills into practice.Consolidate students’ understanding with comprehension activities that encourage discussion and reflection.Prepare for assessment with activities that encourage students to produce a design outcome or engage with the design process, including tips to help students succeed.Enable students to access the revised syllabus content with a fresh, visual design and language tailored to English as a Second Language learners, with key terms providing clear definitions of technical language.Put all the areas of study into context with industry insights offering real-life information and up-to-date case studies providing students with international examples of real-world application of the material they are studying.