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Behold the @ScikuGirls!
Posted on 2014/11/14 in New Books, tagged as Camden School for Girls, Sciku, science
What happens when you mix poetry, science and a whole lot of gumption? SCIKU of course! Now, who said girls can’t do science? SCIKU is a brilliant new book of science-inspired haiku written by students at The Camden High School for Girls. The book features gems of science-poetry such as: Gravity: An attractive force Between all objects with mass Just like you and me and Photosynthesis: Carbon dioxide And water combine to form Glucose thanks to li… Read more »
New Books published in November
Posted on 2014/11/06 in New Books, News, tagged as Antiques Almanac, Antiques Magpie, Ask John, Burglar Caught by A Skeleton, Camden School for Girls, Charm of Magpies, Do You Still Think You're Clever, Geoff Hurst's 50 Greatest Footballers, John Farndon, Sciku, Ternion Set, marc allum, mark forsyth
Just look at all these books we published this month! How do you poison someone without the police finding out? Which way is the earth spinning? Instead of politicians, why don’t we let the managers of IKEA run the country? And most importantly, Do You STILL Think You’re Clever? From the ever-curious mind that brought you the bestselling Do You Think You’re Clever? comes a brand-new trip into the far reaches of the intellectual universe, courtesy… Read more »
The Invisible Woman
Posted on 2014/10/23 in New Books, News, tagged as Guardian, Invisible Woman, Kate Hewson, The Vintage Years
The Invisible Woman – How to Navigate the Vintage Years We’re incredibly excited to announce the publication of The Invisible Woman – How to Navigate the Vintage Years by Helen Walmsley Johnson. From the author of the Guardian’s popular ‘The Vintage Years’ column comes a rallying call to sanity for those women who refuse to become part of the ‘slippers and cardigans brigade’ – but also resent the expectation to cling desperately to their youth an… Read more »
The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi
Posted on 2014/10/16 in New Books, tagged as Benghazi, HBO, Libya, Under Fire
October saw the publication of Under Fire – The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi by Fred Burton and Samuel M. Katz. Benghazi, Libya. 11th September 2012. Just over a year after the fall of Gaddafi, and on the eleventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a group of heavily armed Islamic terrorists had their sights set on the U.S. diplomatic and intelligence presence in the city. In the prolonged attack, four Americans died, including the Americ… Read more »
Keep Your Mitts Off My NHS!
Posted on 2014/09/28 in News, tagged as Harry's Last Stand, Labour Party Conference, NHS, harry smith
Harry Leslie Smith became even more of a star this week after his barnstorming speech in defence of the National Heath Service at the Labour Party Conference. ‘I am not a politician, a member of the elite or a financial guru, but my life is your history, and we should keep it that way. So say it loud and say it clear, in this hall and across this country: Mr. Cameron, keep your mitts off my NHS!’ Harry received two standing ovations and was the t… Read more »
August’s *NEW* Practical Guides
Posted on 2014/08/07 in Uncategorized, tagged as Patricia Furness-Smith, allcott, anorexia, disorder, eating, guides, practical, practical guides, problem eating, productivity, productivity ninja
Today Introducing Productivity and Introducing Problem Eating join the ranks of Practical Guides! The How to be a Productivity Ninja author Graham Allcott reveals, using simple tips, advice and real-life examples, how to get more done and manage your time effectively – while experienced psychologist Patricia Furness-Smith everything from comfort eating and skipping meals to anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa in her title Introducing Problem Ea… Read more »
How Did It All Begin? First World War Centenary
Posted on 2014/08/04 in Uncategorized, tagged as Centenary, First World War, sean mcmeekin, war, world war, wwi, wwii
One hundred years today Britain joined a war that would change the world forever. Sean McMeekin’s unique book retells the story of that cataclysmic month that lead to Britain’s decision, making clear as never before who was responsible for the catastrophe. You will never think the same way again about the origins of the First World War. Find out more here. We’ll be partaking in the world wide “Lights Out” tribute to their sacrifice, turning ou… Read more »
The Great Composers eBook Series
Posted on 2014/07/21 in News, tagged as classical, independent, michael steen, music
We’re very proud to announce a brand-new ebook-exclusive project in collaboration with the Independent! New this week, the Independent and the team at Icon have put their heads together to bring you The Great Composers ebook series – 14 concise guides to the Giants of Western classical music at just £0.99 each! Extracted… Read more »
Writing popular science with Brian Clegg and Simon Flynn
Posted on 2014/07/03 in News, tagged as brian clegg
Are you a scientist or researcher with an idea for a popular science book or a journalist, or a non-fiction author interested in writing for the popular science market? There’s a Guardian Masterclass this month created just for you! Icon Books authors Brian Clegg, author of Inflight Science, The Universe Inside You, Dice World and newly published The Quantum Age and Simon Flynn, science teacher and author of The Science Magpie, are taking part in… Read more »
Watch Ian Plenderleith introduce Rock ‘n’ Roll Soccer
Posted on 2014/07/01 in New Books, tagged as
The USA national team will tonight line up against Belgium in Brazil to compete for a place in the World Cup quarter finals. They are on the brink of equalling their best ever World Cup showing and the sport’s popularity has soared state-side as result. Not since Pelé was strutting his stuff for the Cosmos has ‘soccer’ been such a hot topic, so what better time to indulge in some NASL nostalgia. Watch the video below of Ian Plenderleith, author o… Read more »
