Best Selling Books by Rob Lloyd

A rags to riches story, twice over – as featured on Channel Four’s The Secret Millionaire. Raising the Bar documents Rob Lloyd''s life growing up on a farm in Cheshire, his years at boarding school, his close relationship with his father and distant relationship with his mother, as well as the problems he had landing his first job (having failed his English Language O level six times). His appearance on The Secret Millionaire is also described in detail.

A fun and friendly flap book introducing young readers to the wonders of space. Children can blast off into space with this fantastic interactive flap book revealing the secrets of the Universe.Explore the answers to questions including, Why do stars shine? And how was the moon made? Learn about the different ways astronomers have viewed stars, see how some astronauts live on the International Space Station and find out what we know about the Moon.- Vibrant illustrations and simple explanations combine with over 70 flaps to lift. - Each double page covers a different topic, including ''Glittering galaxies'', ''On the Moon'' and ''Space Station''.- Discover more from Usborne''s Look Inside series, including farms, coral reefs, volcanoes and oceans.

“A thrilling mystery, full of morbid twists and macabre turns.” — Booklist In the seedy underworld of Victorian London, a boy is born and abandoned. Covered in hair from head to toe, Wild Boy is snatched up by an unscrupulous and abusive showman and becomes a sideshow freak—but also an avid observer, developing Sherlock Holmes–like deductive skills. When a murder occurs at the fair, Wild Boy is hastily accused. Can he use his powers of deduction to save himself?

Proudly Serving is a guide to building people-centered public services. This is for everyone who serves the people, takes pride in their part, believes there is always a better way, and does the hard work to deliver it. In a world where communities expect accessible, responsive, and equitable services, Proudly Serving offers a fresh, actionable guide for today’s government leaders, civic innovators, and anyone committed to serving the public good. Proudly Serving is a call to action built with and for the people who show up every day to make government work — from frontline staff to digital service teams, policy makers to civic entrepreneurs. Regardless of title or department, this book equips you with the mindsets, tools, and frameworks needed to design and deliver public services that truly serve people. Proudly Serving brings together civic technologists, government innovators, designers, leaders, and practitioners who each share their lessons, challenges, and insights. The result is a tapestry of practical guidance and lived experience — not abstract theory — that supports both immediate improvements and long-term transformation. Whether you’re launching a new service, leading organizational change, or striving to improve everyday government interactions, this book gives you the language, mindset, and tactical playbook to do it with and for the people.

From London’s vilest slums to its grandest palaces, Wild Boy and Clarissa hunt a murderous poisoner in hope of proving themselves to a skeptical society. London, 1842. Wild Boy, master detective and former freak-show performer, and Clarissa, circus acrobat and troublemaker, are the secret last hope of a city beset by horror. A poisoner stalks the streets, leaving victims mad with terror—and then dead. Can the Black Terror be traced to a demon called Malphas? With their partnership threatened by rules and regulations, can Wild Boy and Clarissa uncover a cure in time to save the queen and the city?

Tortoise is jealous of Eagle being able to fly. He wants to fly too. So he decides to try. Aesop''s classic fable retold for beginner readers as part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Did you know that Ancient Chinese Soldiers were kicking footballs as long ago as 2000BC? This humorously illustrated book tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership, including how both American Football and Rugby were born. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence, this ebook includes internet links to recommended websites where readers can find out more. "A lively and engaging history of the beautiful game." - Words for Life Selected for the Premier League Reading Stars programme

Fifteen-year-old John Trenchard, lured by rumors of treasure, becomes involved with a smuggler who leads him into danger and adventure.

Wild, wacky, and often-hilarious Florida trivia

Join a ragtag pirate crew in this swashbuckling puzzle book, packed with things to find and count.

In the foggy alleys of Victorian London, Mr Utterson is seeking to uncover the secret of his friend and client, Dr Henry Jekyll. Why does the once-respectable Jekyll now lock himself away in his laboratory? And what is his connection to the vicious murderer Edward Hyde who stalks the city''s streets at night?

Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? This rip-roaring tale of revenge is packed with adventure - from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn.

"Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her grandma, but waiting in the woods is a very hungry wolf with a very cunning plan."--Back cover.

An action-packed book filled with construction sites to explore, construction machines to learn about and a demolition site in action. Lift the flaps to discover the work that goes into building a house, a bridge, a skyscraper and more, the jobs people do and the machines that are used. An exciting introduction to how buildings go up - and come down.

"In this strikingly illustrated collection, you will find eight forgotten fairy tales to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Discover brave and brilliant girls who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes ... and of course, live happily ever after."--Page 4 of cover