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FOREWORD BY JAMES MURPHY'Literally changed the course of my life' James MurphyWhen someone says, 'You have to know your history...' this is it. A pop culture classic for over two decades, now fully refreshed and updated as part of White Rabbit's Deep Cuts series, Last Night a DJ ... is the whole unruly story of dance music in one volume. It recreates the dancefloors that made history, conjuring their atmosphere with loving detail and bringing you the voices of the DJs and clubbers at their heart - from grime, garage, house, hip hop and disco, to techno, soul, reggae, rock'n'roll, and EDM. Whether musical outlaw, obsessive crate-digger or overpaid superstar, the DJ has been at the spinning centre of nightlife for a century, making parties wilder, pushing clubbers harder, and driving music into completely new shapes and styles.'The chapter on Larry Levan alone transformed me into wanting to be your favoUrite DJ' Questlove'We can't tell the story of dance music without speaking the names of Sharon White and Judy Weinstein, so I welcome this vital update' The Blessed Madonna

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Ernest Shackleton, the fearless Antarctic adventurer.When Ernest Shackleton was young, he longed for a life of adventure. After a career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader. This exciting book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the intrepid explorer's life.​Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Do You Believe in Love at First Fight?Any ship arriving from England means good news for Virginia colony farmers. The "tobacco brides" would be on board--eligible women seeking a better life in America, bartered for with barrels of tobacco from the fields.Drew O'Connor isn't stirred by news of a ship full of brides. Still broken-hearted from the loss of his beloved, he only wants a maid to tend his house and care for his young sister. What he ends up with is a wife--a feisty redhead who claims she is Lady Constance Morrow, daughter of an Earl, brought to America against her will. And she wants to go straight back to England as soon as she can. She hasn't the foggiest notion how to cook, dares to argue with her poor husband, and spends more time working on mathematical equations than housework. What kind of a wife is that? Drew's Christian forbearance is in for some testing.Headstrong and intelligent, deeply moral but incredibly enticing, Constance turns what was supposed to be a marriage of convenience into something most inconvenient, indeed.

**AS SEEN ON BLUE PETER**'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER'An absolute must-have for every young person’s bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POSTFrom bestselling author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, comes another 'smart, informative, inclusive and accessible' book about trail-blazing women.Discover the untold stories of women who have helped protect our natural world, all the way through history.· Tackle the plastic problem by recycling waste into beautiful objects with Isatou Ceesay · Marvel at the intelligence of chimpanzees with Jane Goodall· Learn why it's important to shop fair trade and cruelty-free with Anita Roddick· Resist devastating deforestation and plant seeds of change with Wangari MaathaiBursting full of colourful illustrations and fascinating facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet is an inspiring introduction to just a few of the incredible women who show that all actions, big and small, can be powerful in the fight against climate breakdown.List of women featured: Eugenie Clark, Wangari Maathai, Ingeborg Beling, Anita Roddick, Edith Farkas, Jane Goodall, Isatou Ceesay, Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey, Maria Telkes, The Chipko Movement, Eileen Kampakuta Brown, Eileen Wani Wingfield, Ursula Marvin, Daphne Sheldrick

*2021 Green Earth Book Award Honor Award – picture book category**2020 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award – honorable mention*ABC Earth-Friendly Me presents 26 things—from Action to Zero waste and everything in between—that eco-conscious kids and their families can do to help care for the Earth.Pairing aspects of eco-friendly living with each letter of the alphabet, this durable board book is not only perfect for teaching young children their ABCs, but also for encouraging them to be aware of the impact they have on the environment. The content empowers young children, showing them that even their small choices make a big difference. The engaging illustrations, fun rhyming text, and simple concepts introduce children to an eco-friendly lifestyle. To help, kids can plant flowers for pollinating bees, eat more fruits and vegetables, share or swap old toys, help their parents air-dry laundry, and learn about animals and their habitats. Environmental terms throughout, such as "pollination," "biodegradable," "pollution," and "preservation," have easy-to-understand, kid-friendly definitions in the back of the book. A spread elaborating on additional things kids can do, such as riding a bike, creating a new toy from old stuff, and hunting for a unique pre-owned item at the thrift store, shows easy and fun ways to help out! ABC Earth-Friendly Me shows that every member of the family—even the smallest one—can protect our planet Earth. This is the perfect book to inspire the next generation of eco-conscious kids, while teaching them the alphabet at the same time. Learning the ABCs has never been so green and so much fun!The ABC for Me series presents a world of possibilities from A to Z and everything in between! For all little kids with big dreams, the endearing illustrations and mindful concepts in this series pair each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams, inclusion, acceptance, healthy living, and other key concepts important to emotional well-being. Other books in this series include:   ABC Yoga (2016) ABC Baby Signs (2017) ABC Mindful Me (2018) ABC The World & Me (2022)

Enter sleep peacefully with Moonlight Gratitude, a collection of relaxing, guided meditations to calm your restless mind.Ruminate and reflect on the day and fall into sleep peacefully with the calming meditations in this book. Gentle imagery with soothing text provides a nightly ritual to help prepare you for sleep. Spiritual passages and words of gentle encouragement, such as the one below, guide you through a calming nighttime meditation.“As the moon casts its silvery glow across the water, the ocean moves and responds to its pull. The tides rise and fall with the cycles of the moon. Be like the ocean; fluid and forgiving. Wash away whatever is holding you back. Forgive others and let go of the pain. Release all bitterness. Allow your breath to become rhythmic like the waves upon the shore as you drift off into a peaceful slumber. Breathe in forgiveness, breathe out bitterness.”Moonlight Gratitude is not a sleep exercise book. With these guided meditations, you will naturally calm your thinking and drift to sleep with ease. You will learn to heighten your awareness and understanding of your mind at night so you can fall asleep with a peaceful, thoughtful mindset.Easily implement calm, gratitude, and meditation into your daily habits with the Daily Gratitude series. These inspiring books guide you through the process of building mindful habits for your preferred schedule or personal goals. They are beautifully designed and elegantly put together to make your journey enjoyable as well as simple.Also from the series: Sunrise Gratitude and Moon Meditations.

Eighteen Summers is the perfect book as a gift for Mother's Day or to welcome a new baby!Let me tell you a tale of the stars and the sea,of adventures we’ll have as you grow, wild and free.  For the days may drift past, but the years will sail by,and we’ve just eighteen summers to share, you and I …'Bound to bring tears to parents’ eyes, [Eighteen Summers] is a must-have book in every family’s library, one to be treasured and shared year after year. This book is a classic in the making … for fans of Kissed by the Moon and Guess How Much I Love You.' Books + Publishing

This board book version of Amelia Earhart – an international bestseller from the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to the world-famous aviation pioneer.When Amelia was young, she liked to imagine she could stretch her wings and fly away like a bird. As a grown woman, she set a new female world record for flying up to 14,000 feet. She also flew across the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, and eventually undertook the most dangerous mission of all: to fly all the way around the world. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating icon, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Dive into the magical world of Crystal Cove, a town full of merfriends hoping to become Protectors of the Ocean by connecting with a crystal and getting their glow!Akira doesn’t know whether they’re excited or nervous about moving to Crystal Cove. Even though they can’t wait to meet their cousin Obi, everything is different and new. It’s never easy moving to a new place, especially when it’s full of magic and mystery! But when some bullies start causing trouble, Akira tries to find enough courage within themself to stand up for what’s right.About the Crystal Cove series:Dive into the magical world of Crystal Cove, a town full of merfriends hoping to become Protectors of the Ocean by connecting with a crystal and getting their glow. This big responsibility means they are ready to protect their home from any trouble, even from the evil witches that lurk in the Kelp Forest…

Dive into the magical world of Crystal Cove, a town full of merfriends hoping to become Protectors of the Ocean by connecting with a crystal and getting their glow!On a school trip, Riley’s dream to see the crystals in the Magic Cavern comes true. Worried about earning their crystal and glow, they are keen to learn what Protectors of the Ocean really do. What do they need to do to connect with their crystal and get their glow? It’s all they’ve ever wanted! But Riley soon realises that being a Protector isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being yourself…About the Crystal Cove series:Dive into the magical world of Crystal Cove, a town full of merfriends hoping to become Protectors of the Ocean by connecting with a crystal and getting their glow. This big responsibility means they are ready to protect their home from any trouble, even from the evil witches that lurk in the Kelp Forest…

Dive into the magical world of Crystal Cove, a town full of merfriends hoping to become Protectors of the Ocean by connecting with a crystal and getting their glow!When a strange sparkling cloud causes chaos in Crystal Cove, Mira starts having the same nightmare over and over again. They are sure it is all linked to bad magic, but how? With the help of their best friend, Sal, Mira takes a risk and goes an adventure to solve the mystery and banish the cloud. But as Mira and Sal swim into the unknown, they make an unexpected discovery…About the Crystal Cove series:Dive into the magical world of Crystal Cove, a town full of merfriends hoping to become Protectors of the Ocean by connecting with a crystal and getting their glow. This big responsibility means they are ready to protect their home from any trouble, even from the evil witches that lurk in the Kelp Forest…

Dive into the magical world of Crystal Cove, a town full of merfriends hoping to become Protectors of the Ocean by connecting with a crystal and getting their glow!Casey loves to make the merfriends of Crystal Cove laugh, especially if it means using a little bit of magic! They just can’t help themself sometimes. But when Casey ignores the dangers of using magic and a mer-pet seahorse gets stolen, Casey and their best friend Riley must go on a rescue mission to the eerie Kelp Forest – and into the territory of scary sea witches, where they’ll need to be prepared for anything.About the Crystal Cove series:Dive into the magical world of Crystal Cove, a town full of merfriends hoping to become Protectors of the Ocean by connecting with a crystal and getting their glow. This big responsibility means they are ready to protect their home from any trouble, even from the evil witches that lurk in the Kelp Forest…

Dive into the magical world of Crystal Cove, a town full of merfriends hoping to become Protectors of the Ocean by connecting with a crystal and getting their glow!Jilly usually finds being a Fin Friend very easy, but there’s one merfriend they just can’t get along with: Joy, their new step-sibling. But when one of Joy’s many tantrums leads to a huge magical discovery, Jilly starts to wonder if they’ve got their step-sibling all wrong. What if there’s more to Joy than they first thought?About the Crystal Cove series:Dive into the magical world of Crystal Cove, a town full of merfriends hoping to become Protectors of the Ocean by connecting with a crystal and getting their glow. This big responsibility means they are ready to protect their home from any trouble, even from the evil witches that lurk in the Kelp Forest…

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Amelia Earhart, the American aviation pioneer.When Amelia was young, she liked to imagine she could stretch her wings and fly away like a bird. As a grown woman, she set a new female world record for flying up to 14,000 feet. She also flew across the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, and eventually undertook the most dangerous mission of all: to fly all the way around the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the aviator's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!