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Emma Young is the author of The Black Sphere (2008), Cara the Shimmer Wings Capybara (Capybara Kingdom #1) (2026), Contemporary Feminism and Women's Short Stories (2018), Sane (2015), Cosas locas del cuerpo humano (What If... You Didn't Make Snot?) (2026).

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The Black Sphere

release date: Jan 01, 2008
The Black Sphere
STORM is Will Knight (14, inventive genius), Andrew Minkel (14, software millionaire) and Gaia (14, brilliant chemist). After the scientists working on Project FIREball are killed or missing, STORM head to the Swiss Alps to join the high-stakes manhunt on their most dangerous mission yet.

Cara the Shimmer Wings Capybara (Capybara Kingdom #1)

release date: Sep 01, 2026
Cara the Shimmer Wings Capybara (Capybara Kingdom #1)
The first book in the new Capybara Kingdom series with magic, mischief and so much fun! Cara the Capybara can''t help but get herself into trouble... Whether it''s splashing about and disturbing her sister''s peace, or stealing a slice of the cake, mischief seems to follow her everywhere. So when Cara is helping Dad collect some vegetables for dinner, it''s no surprise when she wonders off and disappears down a magical hole. When she wakes up, Cara discovers she''s landed in Capybara Kingdom. And it''s AMAZING. There''s upside-down forests and magic all around. And, Cara has ... WINGS! There''s so much to explore and so many new creatures to meet in the Kingdom. When she meets capybara Ava, in the popular Cafebara in town, she learns her birthday party is turning out to be a disaster. Can Cara use her newfound wings to help save the day and give Ava the Capybirthday of her dreams without causing her usual chaos?

Contemporary Feminism and Women's Short Stories

release date: Jan 09, 2018
Contemporary Feminism and Women's Short Stories
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Sane

release date: Jun 04, 2015
Sane
Emma Young has no history of mental illness, just like everyone else, occasionally she gets down, anxious and disproportionately stressed. Disappointed that her mind does not always deal well with the pressures of modern life, Emma decided to go on mind-toning journey. Is it possible to tone your mind just as you can tone your body so it becomes more resilient and better prepared to deal with what life throws at you? By looking at some of the new and tried and tested techniques, from meditation to mental preparation involved in extreme sports and military training, Emma has devised a programme that will help everyone achieve mental stability.

Cosas locas del cuerpo humano (What If... You Didn't Make Snot?)

release date: Apr 14, 2026
Cosas locas del cuerpo humano (What If... You Didn't Make Snot?)
La manera más divertida de aprenderlo todo sobre el cuerpo humano, desde los vasos sanguíneos y el cerebro hasta los nervios y los nutrientes. ¿Qué pasaría si no durmieras nunca? ¿O si tu sangre se volviera azul? ¿Y si tus huesos se convirtieran en gelatina? ¡Descubre las respuestas a estas preguntas y muchas más en las páginas de este libro de ciencias! ¿Qué hay en su interior? Respuestas a más de 30 preguntas disparatadas, incómodoas e inusuales que te harán reír a carcajadas. Texto lleno de humor, fotografías e ilustraciones estilo caricatura. Datos científicos y estadísticas sobre el funcionamiento del cuerpo humano. Un divertidísimo libro de biología que invita a los niños a aprender sobre su cuerpo de una forma diferente y divertida. ¡Ideal para leer, reir y aprender en familia! —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What would happen if you never slept? Or if your blood turned blue? Or if your bones turned to jelly? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young! Prepare to learn all about the human body, from blood vessels to the brain and nerves to nutrients. However, this isn''t another dry textbook. You''ll be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make you think about anatomy in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that you''ll be racing to share with your friends and family. The pages are filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations, which makes this human body book unlike any you''ve read before. This quirky science book will include: 33 laugh-out-loud questions with key science facts woven into the answers Text that is full of humor, photography ,and cartoon-style illustrations to bring the questions to life Bite-sized facts and stats about the way the human body works Even reluctant readers will find What if you didn''t make snot? Irresistible to dip into to find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and gross questions, making this a perfect gift for any child.

She, Myself, and I

release date: Sep 25, 2025
She, Myself, and I
Ever since Rosa''s nerve disease rendered her quadriplegic, she''s depended on her handsome, confident older brother to be her rock and her mirror. But when a doctor from Boston chooses her to be a candidate for an experimental brain transplant, she and her family move from London in search of a miracle. Sylvia—a girl from a small town in Massachusetts—is brain dead, and her parents have agreed to donate her body to give Rosa a new life. But when Rosa wakes from surgery, she can''t help but wonder, with increasing obsession, who Sylvia was and what her life was like. Her fascination with her new body and her desire to understand Sylvia prompt a road trip based on self-discovery... and a surprising new romance. But will Rosa be able to solve the dilemma of her identity?

Confessions of a Recovering Racist

release date: Apr 03, 2018
Confessions of a Recovering Racist
The memoir of a dyed-in-the-wool racist forced to change his beliefs to succeed in the progressively changing times of twentieth-century America. This true story is about George O''Hare and his upbringing in a segregated, White, Irish Catholic, Chicago neighborhood. As an adult moving up the corporate ladder at a time when America was transitioning from Jim Crow to Civil Rights, George was asked by his manager to join the Junior Chamber of Commerce, which often worked closely with a race of people he did not want to know and did not trust. Consequently, George was faced with a dilemma. How could he be a part of this organization and fulfill his hopes of corporate success given the beliefs and principles he was taught as a child and had embraced his entire life? The path George ultimately chose to follow shaped and changed his life forever. He met some of the most iconic African Americans in the country and became good friends with Dr. Martin Luther King, comedian Dick Gregory, Father George Clements, Muhammad Ali, State Senator Barack Obama, and many others. This compelling memoir is also an historical document, giving insight into the heart of America during one of the most momentous eras in history. It is a must-read for anyone willing to look at George''s life, examine one''s own, and decide like George what each of us can do in our own small world and for our nation.

What If... Every Volcano Erupted at Once?

release date: Nov 04, 2025
What If... Every Volcano Erupted at Once?
"I don''t know anyone who can take complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible, stimulating and fun than Emma Young. It is truly a kind of genius." - Bill Bryson ---- Find out the answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions about the Earth with science author Emma Young. Prepare to learn all about the Earth from rocks to rivers and countries to climate in this engaging question-and-answer book. What If... Every Volcano Erupted at Once? is not your average science book. Kids aged 7-9 will be drawn into each topic with one of 33 fun questions that are guaranteed to make kids think about our planet in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that kids will be racing to share with friends and family. This Earth book for kids offers: Fun and engaging content by science author Emma Young. 33 laugh-out-loud what-if questions with key science facts woven into the answers. A mix of photography and cartoon-style illustrations that bring the questions to life. Curriculum-aligned STEM topics for primary age children, including geology, Earth science, ecology, and more. Children can dip in and out of bite-sized information on each page, filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations. Even reluctant readers will find this Earth book entertaining, as they discover the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and surprising questions, making this the perfect science gift for any child. More in the series If you liked this, you''ll love What If... You Didn''t Make Snot?, where you''ll learn all about the human body.

What If... Pigs Could Fly?

release date: Jun 30, 2026
What If... Pigs Could Fly?
"I don''t know anyone who can take complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible, stimulating and fun than Emma Young. It is truly a kind of genius." - Bill Bryson ---- Find out the answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions about animals with science author Emma Young. Prepare to learn all about animals from sharks to spiders and bats to bears in this engaging question-and-answer book. What If... Pigs Could Fly? is not your average animal science book. Kids aged 7-9 will be drawn into each topic with one of 33 fun questions that are guaranteed to make kids think about the animal kingdom in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that kids will be racing to share with friends and family. This animal book for kids offers: Fun and engaging content by science author Emma Young. 33 laugh-out-loud what-if questions with key science facts woven into the answers. A mix of photography and cartoon-style illustrations that bring the questions to life. Curriculum-aligned STEM topics for primary age children, including animal types, food chains, habitats, and more. Children can dip in and out of bite-sized information on each page, filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations. Even reluctant readers will find this Earth book entertaining, as they discover the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and surprising questions, making this the perfect science gift for any child. More in the series If you liked this, you''ll love What If... You Didn''t Make Snot?, where you''ll learn all about the human body, or What If... Every Volcano Erupted at Once? all about planet Earth.

The Cheese Wheel

release date: Aug 17, 2023
The Cheese Wheel
''Delicious! Emma writes with such clarity and passion'' NED PALMER, bestselling author A Cheesemonger''s History of the British Isles ''Emma''s expert take is brilliantly refreshing. What a triumph'' HELEN MCGINN, Drinks Expert BBC Saturday Kitchen ''Fabulous, fun and factual'' MELISSA HEMSLEY __________ Do you know your Brie from your Beaufort, your Reblochon from your Roquefort? Whatever your cheese expertise, this book is for you! With over 110 cheeses covered, using The Cheese Wheel, you can: - Discover the finest new cheeses from around the world - Master how to taste cheese and describe what you like/dislike - Find out the perfect drink to pair with your cheese - Design your own cheeseboard - And much more... With experience as a cheesemonger, cheese maker and cheese awards judge, Emma Young brings her comprehensive knowledge to the page in this innovative flavour-based guide to cheese. Each cheese profile includes fascinating notes on its origins, what drink it pairs best with, why you must try it, and other cheeses it complements for your next cheese board. So, whether you consider yourself a cheese connoisseur or are simply curious about the differences between a Cheddar, Comté and Caerphilly, this is an essential companion to have on your shelves. __________ ''The book on cheese we have been waiting for'' REGULA YSEWIJN ''A fun and informative book'' RACHEL KHOO ''An essential read for anyone who adores cheese'' JAMES GOLDING, Group Chief Director THE PIG Hotel

Israel

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Israel
Discusses the history, landscape, people, animals, food, sports, and culture of Israel.

Storm: The Ghost Machine

release date: Sep 18, 2008
Storm: The Ghost Machine
Get swept into the second, even more explosive STORM! Will, Andrew, and Gaia are a trio of teen geniuses, and they’re taking Venice by STORM. All over Italy, mysterious burglaries are making headlines—news footage shows a strange, spectral form at the crime scenes. The thefts are dubbed the work of Il Fantasma: the Ghost. Through a series of twists, Will, Andrew, and Gaia discover that the Ghost is part of a larger and more sinister plot than they could have imagined, Armed with high-speed boats, sonar helmets, and tons of cool gear, STORM must face all manner of obstacles— even cyborg sharks!—to find and stop the mind behind the mayhem.

STORM: The Infinity Code

release date: Mar 13, 2008
STORM: The Infinity Code
STORM is a gadget-packed, high-adrenaline adventure?a middlegrade spy novel sure to leave readers white-knuckled and breathless. It?s also the name of the ambitious organization formed by the story?s three brainiac kids: Will, the loner, inventive genius, and creator of cutting-edge gadgets. Andrew, the software whiz-kid, millionaire, and fashion disaster. Gaia, the brilliant and mysterious teen chemist, fluent in French, Italian, Mandarin, and blowing stuff up. Will first scoffs at STORM?s grand plans to combat global strife. But when the group uncovers a plot to create a deadly revolutionary weapon, the three race from England to Russia, determined not only to find and dismantle the weapon, but to confront the psychopathic scientist behind it all.

The Disorganisation of Celia Stone

release date: Aug 29, 2023
The Disorganisation of Celia Stone
Can Celia Stone find order in the chaos of modern life? Journal-obsessed and thriving in her thirties, life is on track for Celia Stone. She has a loving husband, a successful career as a financial counselor, and a meticulously planned schedule. But beneath the surface, Celia grapples with anxiety, societal pressures, and a constant need for control. When her husband suggests it''s time to start a family, Celia begins questioning how this would work without derailing everything she''s worked so hard for. And more importantly, is it what she wants? As Celia navigates the complexities of modern life, she must confront her fears, embrace vulnerability, and discover what truly matters. This humorous and relatable novel is perfect for readers who enjoy stories about self-discovery, relationships, and finding balance in a chaotic world. For fans of Marian Keyes and Sally Rooney.

FALLING PASSED ORANGE MARMALADE

release date: Feb 22, 2009
FALLING PASSED ORANGE MARMALADE
Tilly,troubled,retreats to a quiet town hoping to discover her true self. Unclear as to whether she is running from fears or towards hopes she finds that consequences of peoples choices may be different from their aims and that relationships may be limited rather than enhanced by good intentions

The Last Bookshop

release date: Mar 02, 2021
The Last Bookshop
A book for book lovers, The Last Bookshop is a uplifting novel that reminds us never to underestimate the power of people who love books. Cait is a bookshop owner and book nerd whose social life revolves around her mobile bookselling service hand-picking titles for elderly clients, particularly the grandmotherly June. After a tough decade for retail, Book Fiend is the last bookshop in the CBD, and the last independent retailer on a street given over to high-end labels. Profits are small, but clients are loyal. When James breezes into Book Fiend, Cait realises life might hold more than her shop and her cat, but while the new romance distracts her, luxury chain stores are circling Book Fiend''s prime location, and a more personal tragedy is looming.

Your SENSE-ational Human Body

release date: Feb 29, 2024
Your SENSE-ational Human Body
''Accessible and fun ... truly a kind of genius!'' Bill Bryson ---- Everything you thought you knew about your senses is wrong! How many senses do you have? I bet you said five. But you''d be wrong. You have THIRTY-TWO! This SENSE-ational human body book explores the thirty-two amazingly awesome, broccoli-hating, wee-sniffing senses that help you figure out the world around you. They tell you ... How some people can SMELL sickness, When you need to do a POO, And why words CAN actually hurt you! With bold and fun illustrations by John Devolle, this is the perfect book for kids that are curious about our bodies and how they work.
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