Wonderfully Weird

Take an astonishing, amusing, and charmingly unconventional tour through the curious everyday lives of humans past. No need to spend the day at an archaeological dig when you can simply make a cup of tea, clamber into your comfiest chair, and settle in with The Encyclopedia of the Weird and...

Ever wondered how you can live more sustainably without sacrificing your sanity or your savings? Welcome to The Wonderfully Weird World of Sustainable Living, your witty, practical, and refreshingly down-to-earth guide to making your home and lifestyle more eco-friendly, one delightful step at a time. Inside these pages, you'll explore sustainability from every imaginable angle: energy efficiency hacks that shrink your utility bills, DIY cleaning recipes that are kinder to your wallet and the planet, and eco-friendly parenting strategies that even your toddlers will love. You'll bust common...

The first-ever social and scientific history of masturbation, which unapologetically critiques a system that has sought to control the very human desire for self-pleasure. Part sex-positive expose, part fascinating science, DIY spotlights generations of sex education countering anti-masturbation pseudoscience with empowering truths about pleasure. This sex book is perfect for fans of Mary Roach books like Bonk or anyone curious about the history of sex and masturbation.

Prepare for pregnancy, birth, and the newborn months with this award-winning “thoroughly modern guide to pregnancy” (National Parenting Product Awards)—now newly revised with updated information on nutrition for you, bottle and breastfeeding, recovery, and more! Now in a new revised and...

Discover the power of being a hot mess with these heartbreaking and hilarious stories of how God uses each "mess" in our lives to bring us closer to Him–showing readers that it's okay to celebrate exactly where they are right now. A lot of people struggle with the concept of being holy. But...

'Well researched, emotive and hugely entertaining' Guillem Balague 'Wonderful. Perfect for anyone who loves football but has forgotten why' Joey D'Urso 'This book is a joy to read' Max Rushden 'A treasure trove of new and untouched stories' Suzy Wrack Have you ever heard of the football club...

Sixteen-year-old Annalie thought life couldn’t get worse after her father was enchanted into marrying Elzbeth, a bewitching socialite. But when Annalie’s newfound magic reveals her stepmother’s true form—green skin and sinister illusions—she uncovers a deadly pattern: a trail of wealthy husbands, all dead, including her father.

Drawing on the theoretical roots of the Stoics, Buddhism, popular psychology and CBT, Ben has created a unique programme that anyone can follow. Join Ben on his journey from anxious mess to back in control. This book is packed with fun and practical challenges that rlisteners can try themselves, all in the name of self-improvement! Split into three types of activity - mental, physical, and skilful - the challenges range from climbing a mountain to sleeping on a beach in a bivvy bag in a storm to having a conversation in Japanese.

From split-gill mushrooms to duck-billed platypuses, the spectacular science of sexual reproduction and creation of biodiversity on Earth. Let’s talk about sex. Not boring, human sex, but the endlessly fascinating, varied, and complex forms of reproduction in the rest of the natural world...

In accessible language and with periodic references to Star Trek, motorcycle daredevils, and near-classic movies of the '80s, developmental molecular biologist John Medina explores the neurological and evolutionary factors that drive teenage behavior and can affect both achievement and engagement. Then he proposes a research-supported counterattack: a bold redesign of educational practices and learning environments to deliberately develop teens' cognitive capacity to manage their emotions, plan, prioritize, and focus.

Behavioral Economics for Leaders: Research-Based Insights on the Weird, Irrational, and Wonderful Ways Humans Navigate the Workplace is an accessible and unique approach to implementing the many lessons of behavioral economics in your own leadership strategy. You’ll explore how and why your team members often don’t make rational decisions ― and why that can be a good thing.

Discover the World’s Strangest, Smartest, and Most Surprising Secrets! Get ready for a whirlwind adventure through the weirdest corners of science, nature, space, history, and beyond! The Unusual Facts Trivia Book for Kids is packed with over 2,000 brain-bending trivia questions that will make young readers laugh, think, and say, “Wait… that’s real?!” From animals that glow in the dark to planets that rain diamonds, and from mind-boggling inventions to record-breaking humans, every page is bursting with fun discoveries that turn learning into a thrilling game.Inside This Wacky and...

Embark on a captivating journey into the fascinating world of bugs and insects with our enthralling book, "Curious Critters: A Global Tour of Weird and Wonderful Bugs!" Discover the incredible diversity of Earth's smallest inhabitants as we unveil a kaleidoscope of intriguing and quirky facts about bugs and insects from every corner of the globe. From the Amazon Rainforest to the Australian Outback, delve into the lives of these extraordinary creatures, each with its peculiar behaviors, habitats, and survival tactics. Uncover the mysteries of the industrious ant colonies, witness the beauty...

Preorder the new Mr Ps book 'How to Survive the School Year' – out 29/08/24 THE SENSATIONAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A heart-warming and hilarious look at life in the classroom from the teachers who host the most popular UK education podcast, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast). ‘'Education’s answer...

What is weird? Is it something to be kept secret, or is it something wonderful? Have you ever felt lonely due to a belief or practice that others found Weird? Maybe it is the Good Juju that makes life wonderful. I felt a little lonely until I began to speak about the "weird" stuff that was helping me enjoy my magical life. I began to embrace my Weird and Wonderful to the fullest. My friends and clients began to tell me daily, "I love having someone to talk to about this stuff." Or, "I always thought I was just weird." Or my favorite, "I used to feel so alone because I didn't think anyone ...

Briarcliff Mansion and the land it occupies are owned by Emory University, which refers to it as its "Briarcliff Campus." Fortune and Folly, in part, illuminates the largely lost story of how the mansion, and the entire surrounding neighborhood, got its name. But in order to understand the mansion, we have to understand the man who built it. Briarcliff Mansion once belonged to a man named Asa Candler, Jr.—also known as Buddie. The second son and namesake of Coca-Cola founder Asa Griggs Candler, Buddie was a wealthy real estate developer of great successes and greater failures.

Pregnancy is a wonderful and magical thing. It still amazes me how we, as humans, can go from a tiny ball of cells the size of a poppy seed and into a baby with arms and legs and everything in between. The female body is pretty amazing when you think about it. From conception and right up to birth, it works tirelessly to grow this tiny human, ready for its introduction to the big wide world, doing some incredible things in the process. After listening to this audiobook, you will be so knowledgeable that you will be able to wow all your friends with interesting facts.

A fun and informative trip around the highways (not forgetting the low ways) and byways of Great Britain. Within this audio you will find love and romance, murder and mayhem, royalty, aristocrats and commoners, politics and politicians, sex and scandal, sporting triumphs and sporting disasters, millionaires and eccentrics, film stars and train robbers and much more besides.

Who knew that the great country of Canada is named for a mistake? How about "bedswerver", the best Elizabethan insult to hurl at a cheating boyfriend? By exploring the delightful back stories of the 250 words in Wordcatcher, listeners will be lured by language and entangled in etymologies. It takes a special wordcatcher to create a treasure chest of remarkable words and their origins, and any word lover will relish the stories that Cousineau has discovered.

Australia is home to some of the most unusual animals in the world. Did you know, millions of years ago, all the continents were clumped into one large landmass? When the continents began to break away, South America, Antarctica, and Australia were still stuck together. Later, South America connected to North America, but Australia separated. It kept evolving in isolation, which is why the animals of Australia can look very different from animals anywhere else in the world.