James Turner Books

Shy and anxious schoolboy Toby accidentally becomes king of a pixie kingdom at the bottom of his garden! These chaos-creating magical critters cause havoc for Toby at home and at school with their ridiculously silly powers (despite them only trying to help!), much to Toby's embarrassment and frustration. But when his extrovert friend Mo discovers Toby's secret double life, Toby realises that maybe being king of the pixies isn't so bad after all... Relentlessly hilarious and full of zany slapstick, this new series will be loved by readers of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man, Star Cat and Evil Emperor Penguin.

For a clean energy future, few technologies are more important than batteries. Used for powering zero-emission vehicles, storing electricity from solar panels and wind turbines, and revitalizing the electric grid, batteries are essential to scaling up the renewable energy resources that help address global warming. But given the unique environmental impact of batteries?including mining, disposal, and more?does a clean energy transition risk trading one set of problems for another? In Charged, James Morton Turner unpacks the history of batteries to explore why solving ?the battery problem? is critical to a clean energy transition. At a time when climate activists focus on what a clean energy future will create?sustainability, resiliency, and climate justice?considering the history of batteries offers a sharp reminder of what building a clean energy future will consume?lithium, graphite, nickel, and other specialized materials. With new insight on questions of justice and sustainability, Turner draws on the past for crucial lessons that will help us build a clean energy future, from the ground up.

This book looks at the music recorded by Roy Wood, The Move, early ELO, The Idle Race, and Wizzard, taking in genres including Rhythm and Blues, Psych Pop, Progressive Rock and Glam, as Roy Wood set the musical blueprint for the early 70's.

Maggor Thoom, a demon working for the Insanity Acquisition Department, grapples with a profound loss of passion and purpose after eons of success. Set against the backdrop of a living black hole, the story explores themes of existential despair and the dangers of conformity, as Thoom navigates a world where failing to embrace the status quo can lead to dire consequences. The narrative promises a unique blend of dark humor and cosmic horror as Thoom confronts his fate amidst the ominous threat of the ravenous Maw.

Dolly grapples with her aspirations while being haunted by recurring nightmares that threaten to derail her ambitions. As she navigates her fears, the story delves into her struggles and the impact of her dreams on her reality. The narrative explores themes of resilience and self-discovery, highlighting the tension between hope and fear. Through Dolly's journey, readers are invited to witness her quest for fulfillment amidst the challenges posed by her subconscious.

A dynamic and wacky space adventure full of hi-jinks and hilarity. Originally published in The Phoenix comic, now completely redrawn in a new chunky, easy to read format!

"Behold! This awesome book holds within it the most spectacular, side-splitting comic adventures of all time! Discover... A slug detective! The most inept hero in Ancient Greece! A mighty barbarian chef in muscle-bound mayhem! The race of a lifetime with the fastest girl in the land! This astounding world of adventure could only mean dazzling comics from The Phoenix! Wows are guaranteed!"--Provided by publisher

This book is the first comprehensive and high-quality full length academic study on the subject of twelfth century Anglo-Norman and Angevin royal bastards and explores their lives, relationships and many notable contributions to safeguarding the reigns of their legitimate relatives.

Space has never EVER been so silly, so join Captain Spaceington and Co at the final frontier of laughter! From the space slugs wreaking havoc at the Space Prettiest Flower competition, to the flativerse where everything is two-dimensional (top tip: you can only enter the flativerse when flattened by a giant mallet), life onboard the SS Star Cat is never dull!