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All Hell Let Loose A magisterial history of the greatest and most terrible event in history, from one of the finest historians of the Second World War. A book which shows the impact of war upon hundreds of millions of people around the world- soldiers, sailors and airmen; housewives, farm workers and children..Reflecting Max Hastings’s thirty-five years of research on World War II, All Hell Let Loose describes the course of events, but focuses chiefly upon human experience, which varied immensely from campaign to campaign, continent to continent.The author emphasises the Russian front, where more than 90% of all German soldiers who perished met their fate. He argues that, while Hitler’s army often fought its battles brilliantly well, the Nazis conducted their war effort with ‘stunning incompetence’. He suggests that the Royal Navy and US Navy were their countries’ outstanding fighting services, while the industrial contribution of the United States was much more important to allied victory than that of the US Army.The book ranges across a vast canvas, from the agony of Poland amid the September 1939 Nazi invasion, to the 1943 Bengal famine, in which at least a million people died under British rule- and British neglect. Among many vignettes, there are the RAF’s legendary raid on the Ruhr dams, the horrors of Arctic convoys, desert tank combat, jungle clashes. Some of Hastings’s insights and judgements will surprise students of the conflict, while there are vivid descriptions of the tragedies and triumphs of a host of ordinary people, in uniform and out of it.‘The cliché is profoundly true’, he says. ‘The world between 1939 and 1945 saw some human beings plumb the depths of baseness, while others scaled the heights of courage and nobility’. This is ‘everyman’s story’, an attempt to answer the question: ‘What was the Second World War like ?’, and also an overview of the big picture. Max Hastings employs the technique which has made many of his previous books best-sellers, combining top-down analysis and bottom-up testimony to explore the meaning of this vast conflict both for its participants and for posterity.

With irresistible rhyming text by award-winning author Davina Bell and unforgettable illustrations by Jenny Løvlie, this new abridged board book edition of the beloved All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors is sure to charm and amuse the whole family. When Frankie McGee insists on borrowing yet another book about tractors, his mum crumbles. She begs him to read a book about something else – cars, planes, cranes, trains – anything! Frankie launches into all of the various, glorious factors that make up the love that he has for all tractors – but will he be able to bring his mum around? All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors was first published as hardback picture book in 2019 and was shortlisted for Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year and longlisted for ABIA Children's Picture Book of the Year in 2020. This hardy board book edition is perfect for readers aged one and up!

All The Colours Of The RainbowPeople are like rainbows - each colour is different, and you can choose to be any colour of the rainbow. A gentle look at gender diversity and acceptance by non-binary transgender poet Rae White, with illustrations from award-winning artist Sha'an d'Anthes.Jem is a kid who sometimes loves wearing yellow dresses and sometimes loves wearing blue jeans. They feel like a girl when searching for bugs and lizards in the rain, and like a boy when running around under the sun. And when there's a rainbow in the sky, they feel like a boy and a girl, like both and neither.Some adults in Jem's life only want to see in black and white, leaving Jem confused about what choices they have, until Mum helps them with a different and wonderful way of seeing the world.'Touching . . . The illustrations are rich, colourful and cute . . . Especially suited to children aged five and up' BOOKS+PUBLISHING

Grace, gratitude, love and hope. Whether I am feeling strong, or things go completely wrong, these are all the ways to pray. All the Ways to Pray prompts young readers in everything from empathy to gratitude. It is a gentle reminder of the power of taking a moment to reflect.

Allergy For DummiesAll the info you need to understand your allergies and manage symptomsAllergy For Dummies is your one-stop source for comprehensive information on the different types of allergies and their triggers, along with tips on allergy management and prevention. Accessible, Dummies-style explanations will help you deal with hay fever, asthma, eczema, drug allergies, food sensitivities, and beyond—for yourself or anyone under your care. Get answers to your allergy-related questions, understand your triggers, and learn what you can do about allergies of all types. Ensure that you're in control and receive the help you need, with this friendly guide.- Identify what's ailing you by getting tested for allergies and asthma- Learn to treat food allergies, allergic skin conditions, drug reactions, and insect stings- Know how to prevent anaphylaxis, and what to do if it occurs- Understand your treatment options and find resources for additional informationAllergy For Dummies is for the millions of people around the world who suffer from some kind of allergic sensitivity and need a thorough and approachable guide on the topic.

There's a track winding back, to an old-fashioned shack, along the road to Gundagai ... The words are familiar, but the story they tell may not be. Andrew McLean's illustrations bring to life the story of the men who went to the Great War, many of them never to return home. A poignant story of war and homecoming to the lyrics of the iconic song, this edition includes a new recording of the song, movingly performed by Paul McDermott.