Children’s / Teenage general interest: Work, politics and society

The number-one bestselling, much-loved and most critically acclaimed book from multi-million bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by Tony Ross.

A "e;superb account"e; of the disastrous loss of a Russian submarine off the nation's northern coast and its repercussions (Publishers Weekly).

Middle school and teen readers can explore the life of the 44th president of the United States in this factual and informative biography of Barack Obama's life leading up to his historic election.

Experts agree that the nation would benefit if more young people "e;turned on"e; to the sciences.

To become a mogul, you have to be a misfit at heart.

Life coaching empowers people to make lasting, positive, inspirational change in their working life and life outside work.

Brand new for 8- to 12-year-old murder-mystery readers in 2025, debut author Claire Hatcher-Smith's unique detective heroine Mizzy will steal your heart!

The highly anticipated follow-up to the sensational bestseller Quiet - empowering introverted children, teens and young adultsSusan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation with Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking.

*A younger reader's edition of the number-one bestselling memoir by former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series.

'Naomi Klein's work has always moved and guided me.

It's People Who Help Us day at playgroup so Peppa and her friends get a very special visit from Dr Brown Bear and Nurse Fox.

Including facts, kids will love learning about elected leaders from around the world, from Barack Obama to Nelson Mandela, and how they came to power.

A haunting and romantic novel set in post-war Spain by Ruta Sepetys - winner of the Carnegie Medal 2017.

100% of the author's proceeds will benefit the March for Our Loves Foundation and the ongoing fight for gun violence prevention in the United States.

From growing up in India and studying in London to becoming a political activist in South Africa and taking on the battle for independence in India, Mahatma Gandhi's legacy has lived on well beyond his years.

As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil that she could use to redraw reality.

DK Reads Emergency is part of DK's three-level reading scheme to get kids reading and learn how to read at home.

This practical careers handbook helps you get to grips with the job market - packed with job inspiration and advice for career developmentWhether you want to know how to get into your dream career, need help understanding the job market or you simply don't know where to start your job search, The Careers Handbook is packed with advice and inspiration to find the perfect job for you!

American democracy was founded on the belief that ultimate power rests in an informed citizenry.

A splendid account of the Supreme Court's rulings on race in the first half of the twentieth century, From Jim Crow To Civil Rights earned rave reviews and won the Bancroft Prize for History in 2005.

Become a little expert in how the country is run!

With a government plagued by systemic ills and deep ideological divides, democracy, as we know it, is in jeopardy.

With a government plagued by systemic ills and deep ideological divides, democracy, as we know it, is in jeopardy.

This handy pocket guide explains the core concepts of democracy in a clear A-Z format.

A splendid account of the Supreme Court's rulings on race in the first half of the twentieth century, From Jim Crow To Civil Rights earned rave reviews and won the Bancroft Prize for History in 2005.

American democracy was founded on the belief that ultimate power rests in an informed citizenry.

By exposing the sickening conditions people with mental illness endured in jails, almshouses, and basement cells, Dorothea Dix (1802-1887) single-handedly transformed the U.

Revealing little-known facts about the fight to teach evolution in schools, this riveting account of the dramatic 1925 Scopes Trial (aka the Monkey Trial) speaks directly to todays fights over what students learn, the tension between science and religion, the influence of the media on public debate, and the power of one individual to change history.

Fort Breendonk was built in the early 1900s to protect Antwerp, Belgium, from possible German invasion.

* Winner of the Southern Schools Book Awards 2025, shortlisted for the UKLA Books Prize 2025 and the Carnegie Medal 2025.

Step inside the life of Rita the librarian as she tries to organize the librarys birthday party, in this title from the Busy People series.

Korean Celebrations takes young readers on an exciting exploration of Korea's colorful festivals and family celebrationswonderful days that are filled with exciting activities and delicious foods.

Teens interested in preparing for a career in the arts will find this introductory resource invaluable as it is the first book to guide them long before they apply to college or seek a position in their field.