Showing results by author "Tony Ryan"

The sunshine that hits the Earth in a single hour could meet the world's food and energy demands for an entire year. If only we could make use of it, that is. Solar power is not just about turning sunlight into electricity - we also need a way of capturing and storing it, of moving it around to where it's needed. Of providing power during the night. In short we need a way of bottling sunshine so we can have as much of it as we want, wherever and whenever we like.

Today's children will be an unprecedented global force - are they ready? The Next Generation maps out the world of possibilities ahead for today's young people, and reveals the skills and habits they'll need to take full advantage of their unique futures. This book explores the evolution of "coming of age" in a world where teens are already an entrepreneurial force, and shows you how to instill the talent, skills and instincts today's children will need to make the most of their future.

Did you know that Christmas trees need to go to school too? That's how they learn what a Christmas tree has to know on Christmas Eve. In this heartwarming holiday tale, follow little Douglas Snowpine through one adventure-filled night as he gets the education of a lifetime with the help of his squirrel friend Hilley. Does Douglas have what it takes to become a real Christmas tree?