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The Adventures of Super Dweeb: The 6-Book Ultimate Collection
Jess Bradley
Arcturus Editions
2024
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"SO funny" - JAMIE SMART, author of Bunny Versus Monkey and Looshkin. "With fast-paced action and absurd humor ...] Super Dweeb in an exciting new series for fans of Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy Kid" - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL THE ULTIMATE 6-BOOK COLLECTION OF SUPER DWEEB'S HILARIOUS CRIME-FIGHTING ADVENTURES, WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY AWARD-WINNING COMIC ARTIST JESS BRADLEY. Andy wishes that he had *awesome powers*, like the heroes of his home-made comic stories. But instead, he's stuck in the real world, where he has an annoying little brother, a super-weird teacher ... and everyone says he's a total dweeb. Then one day, he discovers an oversized, glowing pencil on a school trip to the local toxic waste dump. He starts sketching and finds that he can redraw reality Now, thanks to the power of doodling, Andy can bring to life anything that he can imagine, erase his problems, and doodle his way of sticky situations. He's not just a dweeb ... he's a SUPER DWEEB Even Mona, the ice-cool new girl at school, seems impressed. But with a great pencil comes great responsibility... Can Andy fend off nefarious super villains with the power of doodling alone? This box-set contains: - Super Dweeb and the Pencil of Destiny- Super Dweeb vs Doctor Eraser-Butt- Super Dweeb vs the Evil Doodler- Super Dweeb and the Time Trumpet- Super Dweeb vs Count Dorkula- Super Dweeb and the Snack Attack Featuring comic-strip illustrations in full-color, this unpredictable, anarchic adventure series is perfect for readers aged 7-9.
"There's more fun and excitement in a Jess Bradley page than in a barrel-load of monkeys armed with party poppers." - M. R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts CAN KID-ZILLA PREVAIL AGAINST THE FURRY FURY OF ADORABLE, ATOMIC KITTENS? In this action-packed and hilarious graphic novel, Pablo and Zoe - our humongous hero and his brilliant sister - must take on their greatest challenge yet. The invading aliens have got hold of a weird artifact called the "internet" (ever heard of it?) and they're throwing its best and worst parts back at the human race Three cuddly-but-colossal super-kittens are unleashed upon the city. Not only can they crush skyscrapers beneath their adorable paws, but their hypnotising eye-beams have the power to turn humans into argumentative, infighting, keyboard warriors As chaos descends, can the world's biggest little kid save the day? Written and illustrated by the award-winning Jess Bradley, this funny, action-packed, and completely off-the-wall graphic novel will delight fans of Dog-Man and Bunny Versus Monkey. Parents and kids alike will thrill to the anarchic humor, fast-paced storytelling, and lively, full-color comic art in this big-hearted tale of sibling friendship and triumph over adversity. Perfect for readers aged 7+.
Kid-Zilla and the Invaders from Planet Aargh!: The New Series from the Award-Winning Creator of Super Dweeb
Jess Bradley
Arcturus Editions
2025
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"There's more fun and excitement in a Jess Bradley page than in a barrel-load of monkeys armed with party poppers." - M. R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the GiftsADVENTURES DON'T COME ANY BIGGER THAN THIS When the Earth is invaded by extra-mean extraterrestrials and ginormous monsters, Zoe and her kid brother Pablo think things can't get any crazier. But then their school gets infiltrated by aliens and Pablo gets turned into a massive monster himself For some kids, being suddenly supersized might be scary. But for Pablo, it's the beginning of an incredible and hilarious adventure. Instead of going berserk, our colossal kid hero continues to obsess over video games, trading cards, and cookie dough ice cream. Zoe soon realises that he's the same annoying little brother as ever ... except that now, her "little" brother is 100 feet tall Can a schoolkid in the body of a skyscraping monster take on an entire alien army? Can Zoe and Pablo keep it together when the whole world is going 100% bananas? Find out in ... Kid-Zilla This funny, action-packed, and completely off-the-wall comic story will delight fans of Dog-Man and Bunny Versus Monkey. Parents and kids alike will thrill to the anarchic humor, fast-paced storytelling, in this big-hearted tale of sibling friendship and triumph over adversity. Perfect for young readers aged 7+.
The Utterly Epic Adventures of Super Dweeb: 3 Books in 1 with Exclusive Content
Jess Bradley
Arcturus Editions
2025
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"With fast-paced action and absurd humor ...] Super Dweeb in an exciting new series for fans of Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy Kid" - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL This full-color hardback brings together the first three anarchic adventures of Super Dweeb, as told by award-winning artist Jess Bradley. Andy may be a little socially awkward, but thanks to his awesome atomic pencil - which brings doodles to life - he's far from an ordinary dweeb. Look out, evil-doers: HERE COMES SUPER DWEEB - Discover the secret origin of the world's geekiest superhero, in the Super Dweeb and the Pencil of Destiny.- Witness his first meeting with his arch-nemesis in Super Dweeb Vs. Dr. Eraser-Butt.- And thrill as Andy battles his evil twin, in Super Dweeb Vs. the Evil Doodler This collection also features previously unseen bonus content, including step-by-step guides to drawing the series' most popular characters. This unpredictable, anarchic adventure story will have kids rolling on the floor. Featuring comic-strip-style storytelling in full-color, it's perfect for readers aged 7-9.
The world's greatest (and dorkiest) school-aged superhero, SUPER DWEEB, has been missing for weeks. Where is he - and can the world survive without his unique brand of doodle-powered crimefighting? In his absence, his home city has been overrun by imitators. Step forward fully automated hero Dweeb-Bot 4000, the ferocious Were-Pencil, and the mysterious Masked Eraser Which of these horribly derivative new characters will turn out to be the greatest threat the city has ever faced? Can Andy's best friend, Mona, and his little brother, Oscar, hold the fort in his absence? And what great SECRET will be revealed on his return? This is the seventh book in the Super Dweeb series, written and illustrated by Blue Peter 2021 award-winner Jess Bradley. Told with a mixture of text and full-color comic-strip storytelling, this unpredictable, anarchic adventure story is perfect for readers aged 7-9.
Have you dedicated your working life to climbing the corporate ladder, only to discover years later that your work has become unsatisfying and unfulfilling? Would you like to do something about it? Jess Annison is here to give you the tools to turn your mid-career crisis into a rewarding and meaningful work-life.Mid-career crises are on the rise. It’s no wonder: working lives are getting longer, 'jobs for life' are a thing of the past, and there’s more opportunity than ever before to change role, companies or careers. As a result, more people are questioning whether their work is truly serving them – in emotional, spiritual, and practical terms. Yet mid-career crises can also become the springboard to finding greater meaningfulness at work, resulting in huge psychological and performance benefits. In Smart Careers, Jess Annison shows you how to craft your career by designing and sustaining a work life that is deeply satisfying and fulfilling. This accessible and hands-on guide deals with the deepest questions of meaning and purpose, and how they impact both what we do and how we work. Once you understand your personal sources of meaning at work, you can make changes that boost and amplify those experiences, from small day-to-day tweaks to a complete career change, and everything in between.Smart Careers includes:· A simple framework to help you find more meaning at work, whatever your starting point and aspirations;· Real-life stories and evidence-based insights from positive psychology and career development science; and· Practical exercises to guide you through your career crafting journey.
The English language is where words go to be tortured and mutilated into unrecognizable shadows of their former selves. It's where Latin, Greek, and Germanic roots are shredded apart and stitched unceremoniously back together with misunderstood snippets of languages snatched from the wreckage of conquest and colonialism. It wreaks merciless havoc upon grammar and spelling. It turns clinical terms into insults and children's tales into filthy euphemisms.With an emphasis on understanding where the foulest words in the English language came from-and the disgusting and hilarious histories behind them-this book demonstrates the true filth of our everyday words. But this book is more than just a list of vulgar words and salacious slang. It's a thoughtful analysis of why we deem words as being inappropriate as well as revealing 'good words' that have surprisingly naughty origins.Dirty-minded word nerds and lewd linguistics lovers will derive unadulterated pleasure in leering at the origins of swear words, sexual lingo, inappropriate idioms, violent vocabulary, and terminology for bodily functions-not to mention the unexpectedly foul origins of words you thought were perfectly innocent. If it's inappropriate, stomach-churning, uncomfortable, or offensive, this book reaches into the dark recesses of history and exposes them for all to see.True to the Chambers brand, this book combines humour, scholarly research and a beautiful design. It is a book to enjoy, collect and revisit time and time again.
'A fiendishly good read!'Mignon Fogarty, Grammar GirlThe English language is where words go to be tortured and mutilated into unrecognizable shadows of their former selves. It's where Latin, Greek, and Germanic roots are shredded apart and stitched unceremoniously back together with misunderstood snippets of languages snatched from the wreckage of conquest and colonialism. It wreaks merciless havoc upon grammar and spelling. It turns clinical terms into insults and children's tales into filthy euphemisms.With an emphasis on understanding where the foulest words in the English language came from-and the disgusting and hilarious histories behind them-this book demonstrates the true filth of our everyday words. But this book is more than just a list of vulgar words and salacious slang. It's a thoughtful analysis of why we deem words as being inappropriate as well as revealing 'good words' that have surprisingly naughty origins.Dirty-minded word nerds and lewd linguistics lovers will derive unadulterated pleasure in leering at the origins of swear words, sexual lingo, inappropriate idioms, violent vocabulary, and terminology for bodily functions-not to mention the unexpectedly foul origins of words you thought were perfectly innocent. If it's inappropriate, stomach-churning, uncomfortable, or offensive, this book reaches into the dark recesses of history and exposes them for all to see.True to the Chambers brand, this book combines humour, scholarly research and a beautiful design. It is a book to enjoy, collect and revisit time and time again.
Did you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasure trove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"? Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of our words are Latin-derived? Did Shakespeare really invent 1,700 words, and if not, why the heck do we say that he did? Why is the English language stuffed with so many synonyms?Let's be real: English can seem pretty bonkers. And, well, sometimes it is. But through thorough thought and a pinch of curiosity, method can be found within the madness of our modern tongue-even within the disparate pronunciation of the words "through," "thorough," and "thought." Derived from Germanic, Romance, Hellenic, Semitic, African and Native American languages, English contains multitudes. It has been (and continues to be) transformed by war and conquest, art and literature, science and technology, love and hate, wit and whim. Useless Etymology takes readers on a time-traveling adventure to unlock the beauty, wonder, and absurdity within our everyday words, how they came to be, and the unexpected ways their origins weave a global, cross-cultural labyrinth of meaning.Filled with fun facts and delightful discoveries, this is an enlightening read for anyone who wants to know more about why the English language works the way that it does.
This interactive book for energetic, creatively minded 8- to 12-year-olds from entrepreneur Jess Ekstrom uses inspiring stories, journaling prompts, coloring pages, and creative ideas to show kids that if they want something to be different in the world, they can do something about it today!Water the seeds of creativity in your child through this engaging book about having a positive growth mind-set. In Create Your Bright Ideas, Jess motivates kids to be creators and ambitious doers who know they are never too young to change the world. Create Your Bright Ideas helps kids discover their passions by offeringjournaling prompts to bring out your child's bright ideas;personal stories about entrepreneurship and perseverance; practical advice for discovering and using their unique gifts; andmotivational quotes paired with beautiful coloring pages from illustrator Nadia Fisher that can be cut out of the book for easy display.Jess never predicted that her time selling cookies and lemonade as a kid was foreshadowing founding her company Headbands of Hope, which helps millions of kids with illnesses. It wasn't always smooth sailing, but each obstacle she faced put her on an unexpected path of inspiration, helping her discover the amazing things she could become and do, like starting multiple businesses, writing a book, and helping millions of people feel more confident in their story. Now Jess shows kids how to channel their own energy and unique interests to create something meaningful. With inspiration from Jess's bestselling book Chasing the Bright Side, this jump-right-in guide created just for kids and tweens is a great gift forChristmas and birthdays;elementary- and middle-school graduations; andyoung world changers who want to do something lasting but don't know where to start.Create Your Bright Ideas is a perfect size to fit in a backpack, ready to be pulled out whenever inspiration strikes--during car rides, while waiting for the bus, for reading time at school, or right before bed. A powerful and fun reminder that many CEOs and nonprofit leaders started their careers with a lemonade stand, Create Your Bright Ideas takes kids on an exciting journey of purpose, self-discovery, and bold action.
Discover inspiration and encouragement to help you be brave, even when life feels frightening.There's so much to be anxious about in this world: meeting new people, unfamiliar sounds, and worst of all, the seagulls that try to steal your chips. Worried Whippet counters that anxiety with humor and heartfelt inspiration.Worried Whippet is a whimsically illustrated book that inspires you to take a cue from one anxious little dog, to muster up your courage, and step out into the world with hope. Follow along as one fearful little whippet named Jess, made popular on TikTok and Instagram, journeys out of her cozy bed to join her friends and conquer all the things that scare her most.In these pages, you fill find:Simple, yet profound, short stories on bravery, featuring Jess and her friendsEncouraging messages for adults coping with anxiety (that kids will also understand)Inspiration for overcoming irrational fear and becoming a little braver every dayMusings on friendship, love, and happinessIllustrations featuring English beaches and countrysides that will translate worry into whimsy for adults and kids This is a fantastic gift to give for graduations, birthdays, holidays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, National Dog Day, National Brave Day, pet adoptions, as a gift of encouragement, or for anyone who loves dogs.
But when the meanest mean girl at school volunteers at the new aquarium, Ana's life goes from sunny to sunk. Now Ana's stuck working with her archenemy, chasing after escaped hermit crabs, and cleaning up even more animal poop in her life. Ana's newest adventure has her questioning why, after finally getting her life sorted out, do things have to change...again?
WINNER OF THE ENGLISH 4-11 PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION"We need more beautifully illustrated and involving non-fiction like this. Wade and Castrillón introduce nanoscience with perfect clarity and inviting pictures." – The Sunday Times"Beautiful ... plunges deep into the world of atoms, materials and the applications of nanoscience, with accessible text and richly shaded pictures." – GuardianThis exciting non-fiction picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating (and cutting-edge) science of the very, very small.Everything is made from something – but the way we make things, from the materials we use to the science and technology involved, is changing fast. Nano offers a fascinating narrative introduction to this cutting-edge area of STEM, better known by the name "nanotechnology". With words by Dr Jess Wade – a highly skilled physicist and trailblazing campaigner for diversity in STEM fields – and beautiful, dynamic pictures by award-winning artist Melissa Castrillón, this is the perfect book for budding young scientists and engineers."A truly rare science book that neither talks down to children nor goes over the heads. Dr Jess Wade makes one of the most complex areas of science instantly accessible, drawing out the wonder and beauty of materials at the nanoscale, while inspiring young readers to want to know more[...] Sumptuously illustrated, deeply informative and clever, this is the gift I'll be giving to all the children I know." – Angela Saini, science journalist, broadcaster and author
"We need more beautifully illustrated and involving non-fiction like this. Wade and Castrillón introduce nanoscience with perfect clarity and inviting pictures." – The Sunday Times "Beautiful ... plunges deep into the world of atoms, materials and the applications of nanoscience, with accessible text and richly shaded pictures." – Guardian This exciting non-fiction picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating (and cutting-edge) science of the very, very small. Everything is made from something – but the way we make things, from the materials we use to the science and technology involved, is changing fast. Nano offers a fascinating narrative introduction to this cutting-edge area of STEM, better known by the name "nanotechnology". With words by Dr Jess Wade – a highly skilled physicist and trailblazing campaigner for diversity in STEM fields – and beautiful, dynamic pictures by award-winning artist Melissa Castrillón, this is the perfect book for budding young scientists and engineers. "A truly rare science book that neither talks down to children nor goes over the heads. Dr Jess Wade makes one of the most complex areas of science instantly accessible, drawing out the wonder and beauty of materials at the nanoscale, while inspiring young readers to want to know more[...] Sumptuously illustrated, deeply informative and clever, this is the gift I'll be giving to all the children I know." – Angela Saini, science journalist, broadcaster and author