Michael Hill Livres

Did you know chocolate is bad for a cat but yogurt makes a tasty treat? Find out how to make your pets feel at home with this handy and practical guide.

A splendidly comprehensive account of the country houses in the western half of Dorset, which accompanies the author's previous acclaimed volume on the houses of the eastern part of the county. West Dorset presents a contrast with its intimate valleys and hidden houses. Major houses include Milton Abbey, built alongside a vast medieval monastic church and a rare example of Sir William Chambers' Gothick style. Its chief rival is the startlingly original Sherborne Castle, left incomplete by Sir Walter Raleigh at his execution. More than 40 further equally entrancing major houses are explained and more than 80 others follow in a comprehensive gazetteer. It is richly illustrated with both historic illustrations and sumptuous colour photographs taken especially for the book. This is for anyone who loves the beautiful county of Dorset or is entranced by English country houses. Michael Hill is a widely-recognised expert on country-house architecture and is the reviser of the Buildings of England volume for Dorset.

What stops pregnant women from falling over all the time? What makes infant cries so captivating? How do sperm swim?The Secret Science of Baby answers these questions and many more, revealing the fascinating physics behind conception, birth, and babyhood.

The Usborne Junior Illustrated Science Dictionary contains clear definitions of over 700 key terms and concepts that children and parents need in order to understand science at junior school level.

Exploring themes of perception and acceptance, this first installment in the Step series challenges conventional views on pain, suffering, and physical differences like Down syndrome and dwarfism. It presents a perspective that embraces the idea that all individuals are inherently perfect, as intended by their creator. The narrative delves into darker elements to highlight the contrast with light, encouraging readers to reconsider their understanding of humanity and the inherent value in every person.

This is an illustrated introduction to science which supports teaching in primary schools. Designed for use at home and in school, and perfect for parents who want to find out more about what their children are being taught.