Mike Phillips has been illustrating everything from picture books to the gruesome Horrible Histories series for almost twenty years. His artistic approach focuses on creating immersive visual worlds that draw readers into the heart of the story, whether it's a fantastical adventure or a historical exploration. Phillips masterfully uses his illustrations to enhance and expand upon the narrative, making his work a beloved choice for readers across different genres and age groups.
Freaky Peaks takes the intrepid young explorer on a thrilling tour of the tallest mountains, from Everest to Kilimanjaro, encountering many dangers along the way, including glaciers, yetis and avalanches. With a brand-new cover design, text updates and an added extra-horrible index, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in!
Perishing Poles takes the young reader on a perilous voyage to the polar regions. Along the way they will encounter savage snowstorms, enormous icebergs, and hungry polar bears. With a brand-new cover design, text updates and an added extra-horrible index, it' geography with even more gritty bits left in
Horrible Geography Cracking Coasts [Paperback] Anita Ganeri and Mike Phillips
Damp wet rainforests and bone-dry deserts are nicely juxtaposed in this third bind-up in the Horrible Geography series
Broadcaster Trevor Phillips and his novelist brother Mike retell the very human story of Britain's first West Indian immigrants and their descendants from the first wave of immigration in 1948 to the present day.
Broadcaster Trevor Phillips and his novelist brother retell the very human story of Britain's first West Indian immigrants and their descendants from the first wave of immigration fifty years ago to the present day
The Worst Jobs in History takes you back to the days when being a kid was no excuse for getting out of hard labour. This book tells the stories of all the children whose work fed the nation, kept trains running, and put clothes on everyone's backs, over the last few hundred years of Britain's history. No longer will you have to listen to your parents, grandparents, uncles, neighbours, and random old people in the Co-op telling you how much harder they had it in their young day. Next time you find yourself in that situation, ask them if they were a jigger-turner or a turnip-picker in their young day. No? An orderly boy, perhaps? A stepper? Maybe they spent their weekends making matchboxes? Still no? Then they have no idea about the real meaning of hard work. Tony Robinson takes you on a guided tour through all the lousiest places for a kid to work. With profiles and testimonies of real kids in rotten jobs, this book will tell you things you probably didn't want to know about the back-breaking, puke-inducing bits of being a child in the past.
This title introduces a compendium of weird, wacky and wonderful facts that are essential for every boy to know. "The Boys' Miscellany" is crammed with fascinating facts and tremendous truths. There's a list of superhero sidekicks, details of dangerous dolphins, tales of meat-eating plants, a roll call of infamous outlaws and much, much more
Just Enough Process Improvement
Traveling the CMMI road can be challenging and time-consuming, but the authors provide a practical roadmap that highlights essential learning points and pitfalls to avoid. Their Survival Guide serves as a valuable resource for achieving process improvement. It offers quick access to the core elements of CMMI with minimal hassle. Readers are encouraged to keep this guide handy for repeated insights, especially those involved in process improvement initiatives. The book is particularly beneficial for smaller organizations with limited resources, providing real, actionable techniques to prioritize and establish reasonable improvement plans. The authors present a variety of methods for process implementation, framed with lessons learned, making the content relatable and practical. The conversational style and humor enhance readability, making it an enjoyable experience. The CMMI framework, while complex, can yield substantial business value with the right guidance. This book is designed for various audiences—whether you're just considering process improvement, actively implementing CMMI, or seeking direction mid-journey. It offers alternative, less intensive approaches to CMMI implementation, drawing on the authors' extensive experience and practical knowledge. Overall, this guide helps navigate the CMMI landscape effectively, making it an essential companion for anyone on this journey.
This collection of essays is concerned with fatherhood. It includes disparate viewpoints—funny, poignant, and philisophical, and reflects on the first inklings of male broodiness, the nine months of pregnancy, and the moment of birth and beyond.
