Maison d'édition: Nahdet Misr
Growing Up Stories brings together beloved Disney characters and a ton of fun, providing a new way to teach kids about positive traits. These simple stories highlight social-emotional skills like bravery, responsibility, and honesty, making it easy for young ones to grasp these important lessons. It's time to put the screen away using the Mimi mouse.
"Movies with Balls is equal parts fandom, analysis, and nerdiness. It's a wonderful time." —Shea Serrano, New York Times bestselling author of Movies (and Other Things) Movies with Balls will make you want to rewatch the movies you already love, and discover gems you've never seen. Play ball! If you're the kind of fan who cheers every single time you watch Rocky beat Drago, or remembers who said "Be the ball, Danny" and "If you build it, he will come," this is the book for you. Movies with Balls celebrates and analyzes more than two dozen of the greatest sports films of all time, with expert play-by-play and color commentary on the movies themselves and the athleticism they portray. You'll be transported into fictional arenas, stadiums, gyms, fields, and golf courses to relive the climactic moments from: Caddyshack; The Natural; Field of Dreams; Dodgeball; The Karate Kid; Rocky IV; The Waterboy; Bend it Like Beckham; Creed; and many more!Voir livre
In this groundbreaking union of art and science, soprano, musicologist, and physician Patricia Caicedo explores the connection between music-its performance, how we listen to it, why we enjoy it-and health.Drawing on the latest research and musical examples, Caicedo reveals:- How the brain works when you listen to and make music.- The relationship between rhythm, movement, and health.- The relationship between pleasure, emotion, and music.- How music has been a crucial element of the human experience since the beginning of the species and how it is fundamental for maintaining communities.- The importance of music in pain and death.- How music increases your creativity and produces happiness and a sense of purpose in life.We are what we listen to: the impact of music on individual health will attract readers of Oliver Sacks and David Byrne, as it is an unprecedented, transdisciplinary investigation that contextualizes the music and its effects on historical, scientific, and social levels. It is an essential book for music lovers and everybody seeking to improve their mental and physical health. "This thoroughly researched written book results from a lifetime of careful study and wide experience. It contains revelations on virtually every page concerning the therapeutic benefits of music." Dr. Walter Clark, Professor of Musicology, University of California Riverside. "I appreciate this book because it is written in a way that activates the reader's senses in a way that not only informs but efficiently urges us to participate creatively, letting the music do its magic to us." Alfons Karabuda, President International Music Council.Voir livre
The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West is a fascinating and richly detailed biography of one of the most influential painters of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Through careful research and engaging narrative, John Galt traces the remarkable journey of Benjamin West from his early years in colonial America to his rise as an internationally celebrated artist and a central figure in the British art world. The book explores West's artistic development, creative methods, and major achievements, while also shedding light on the cultural and intellectual environment that shaped his career. Readers are offered valuable insights into the evolution of historical painting, the workings of artistic institutions, and the relationships between artists, patrons, and society during a transformative period in art history. Written with scholarly care and literary skill, this classic work combines biography, art criticism, and historical context to create a vivid portrait of an extraordinary life devoted to artistic excellence. Rich in historical detail and cultural significance, The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West is an essential read for enthusiasts of art history, biography, and the history of transatlantic culture.Voir livre
Spid the Spider Goes to the Moon is a lively, imaginative space adventure that inspires curiosity about science and discovery while delivering plenty of laughs along the way. Spid, Bid and Herman are about to blast off on the adventure of a lifetime. Destination: the Moon. Is it really made of cheese? Does a mysterious moon creature called Mr Cheezy Feet live there? And what happens when things don’t quite go according to plan? As their space mission unfolds, Spid discovers that exploring the unknown takes courage, teamwork and a very good sense of humour. Why Parents & Teachers Love It • Encourages curiosity about space and science • Promotes teamwork and problem-solving • Inspires imagination and exploration • Perfect for classroom and STEM-themed reading Includes two original Spid songs;“Mr. Cheezy Feet (The Cheese Song)” and “Queenie”. These short musical films bring the story to life and reinforce learning through rhythm and rhyme. Animated films at YouTube.com/spidthespider add visual storytelling. About the Series Spid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure series for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world life lessons. Through exciting adventures, seasonal celebrations and relatable mishaps, Spid shows young readers that effort leads to progress, mistakes are part of learning, and challenges help us grow in confidence — bringing growth mindset to life in a natural, story-led way. Written to be enjoyed both independently and read aloud, the books support early readers with engaging dialogue, expressive storytelling and layered humour that children love revisiting again and again. Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resources at spidthespider.com, including discussion guides, classroom activities and posters — making the series ideal for classroom, home learning and family story time.Voir livre
Prepare for a literary eruption. Crying with My Pussy, the incendiary debut novel from Swedish writer Isabel Hillborg, arrives as a fierce and unfiltered exploration of trauma, desire, and resilience in modern womanhood. Brutally honest, violently funny, and gorgeously subversive, Hillborg's voice cuts through cultural taboos with an emotional scalpel.In this unflinching narrative, protagonist Jennie navigates the aftermath of childhood trauma through a series of intense relationships. As she spirals through the complexities of millennial femininity, mental illness, and erotic compulsion, Jennie's journey becomes a powerful meditation on how we try to heal from our deepest wounds. Hillborg masterfully chronicles a woman's quest to reclaim her identity in a world that constantly attempts to define her.Hillborg dares to ask: What if the only thing keeping you alive is the one thing society says should shame you?With echoes of Virginie Despentes, Chris Kraus, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Crying with My Pussy is not only literary but political. It's for readers who want their fiction fierce, flawed, and female as hell—yet its themes of survival, identity, and the search for authentic connection will resonate with anyone who has ever felt broken and sought to put themselves back together.Voir livre
ذهب وودي ورفاقه في رحلة تخييم، وتروي سندريلا لأصدقائها من الفأر قصة ما قبل النوم، ويقضي بوه وبيجليت حفل نوم صديقهما المفضل، ويضع بونجو كلابه في السرير، والمزيد. مع 365 قصة، لم يكن وقت النوم بهذه المتعة من قبل!Voir livre
