YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College

Charlies has always believed that everyone is good at something.  He just needs to find out what his something is.  Until now, the odds have been stacked against him: he’s known as the tiny kid from the Chinese takeout whose mom leaves a baby gate at the top of the stairs.  Then Charlie discovers skateboarding, and everything starts to click.

The Bubble Wrap Boy is a touching story about friendship, family, and one undersized boy’s ability to think BIG.

After spending six months as a teenager named Lester, Apollo is now reaching his endgame (thank the gods).  The battle for Camp Jupiter is over.  New Rome is safe.  Tarquin and his army of the undead have been defeated.  And somehow Apollo has made it out alive.

But though the battle may have been won, the war is far from over. 

Now Apollo and Meg must get ready for the final – and, let’s face it, probably fatal – adventure.  They’re heading back to where their troubles began: Manhattan.  They must face the last emperor, the terrifying Nero, and destroy him once and for all.

Can Apollo find his godly form again?  Will Meg be able to face up to her troubled past?

Destiny awaits…

The remarkable life of Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret who was also a Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation. Anne Glenconner reveals the real events behind The Crown as well as her own life of drama, tragedy and courage, with the wonderful wit and extraordinary resilience which define her.

From Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation to Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, Lady Glenconner is a unique witness to royal history, as well as an extraordinary survivor of a generation of aristocratic women trapped without inheritance and burdened with social expectations.

Anne Glenconner writes with extraordinary wit, generosity and courage and she exposes what life was like in her gilded cage, revealing the role of her great friendship with Princess Margaret and the freedom she can now finally enjoy in later life.

For as long as there have been wars there have been fears about the next war. Where are the new dangers? What is the best defence? How might peace come about? This is the history of how over the last 150 years we have tried - rightly and wrongly - to predict war's future.

'Britain's leading academic strategist ... read this book' Economist

'Insightful and opinionated ... expertly covers centuries of evolving mayhem' Gary J. Bass, The New York Times

'A bonfire of predictions ... Freedman's purpose in this wise book is to discern patterns in the way we have thought about war's future' Shashank Joshi, Financial Times

'It reflects the author's immense knowledge and wisdom. It should feed our humility, because it reminds us of mankind's unlimited capacity for folly' Max Hastings, The Times

Stay calm and cool no matter what―a mindfulness journal for teens ages 13 to 18

Being a teenager can be tough―schoolwork, social media, life in general. Mindfulness can help. The Mindfulness Journal for Teens gives you a toolbox of helpful techniques―simple breathing exercises, easy meditations, and lots and lots of journal prompts to help you de-stress and live in the moment.

This journal is a safe space where you can write your thoughts and bring mindfulness into your daily routine. By spending just a few minutes with it every day, you can make your life calmer, more focused, and overall easier.

This journal includes:

Teen survival skills―The prompts help you deal with common issues like relationships with family and friends, school, and self-esteem.Short and sweet―Apply simple mindfulness exercises like power posing, mindful eating, and mindful walking to help you stay present.Keep your head up―Use inspirational quotes to deepen your understanding and face your fears.

Find out how to stay present in the moment with guided writing prompts in this helpful mindfulness journal.

A year without mom follows twelve-year-old Dasha through a year full of turmoil after her mother leaves for America.  It is the early 1990s in Moscow, and political change is in the air.  But Dasha is more worried about her own challenges as she negotiates family, friendships and school. 

A gorgeous and subtly illustrated graphic novel from acclaimed author and illustrator Dasha Tolstikova.