Annie Auerbach

Seasoned trends forecaster and consultant Annie Auerbach takes a fresh look at women’s professional lives today by rethinking the 9 to 5 in this “no-nonsense guide to thinking and behaving more flexibly in order to have a happier, better, less frenetic life” (Marie Claire)—now widely available for American readers and updated with an author note addressing work in the post-Covid age. The recent coronavirus outbreak has proven what Annie Auerbach has long championed: working 9-5 in an office doesn’t work for most us. It’s time to change the rules. We can be efficient and productive when we’re allowed the freedom of flexibility—to meet deadlines working during the hours and in the places we choose. But before the coronavirus pandemic, only 47 percent of American workers had access to flexible working options. Annie Auerbach advises major corporations, including Nike, Google, Unilever, and Pepsico. She understands work culture and the needs of employees. The world is changing for working women, but until the recent pandemic, companies turned a blind eye. Now, it’s time to make this change routine. Auerbach reiterates the importance of leaving the office cubicle behind and explores the realities many women experience working from home and the changes to their daily lives, including the trickle-down effects, from emotional labor to balancing childcare and education with work, to even biohacking the female body’s unique rhythms. What happens when women embrace the concept of flex? We become more creative, more strategic with our time and energy, and more engaged with our personal lives. As Auerbach makes clear, we reject “our toxic culture of presenteeism, time-pressure, and ultimately burnout. It helps us escape the army of octopus lady jugglers, crazed with the exhaustion of “having it all.” It allows us to live longer lives more sustainably. It gives us self-worth.”

Reinventing Work for a Smarter, Happier Life

Flex

Discover the humor and fun of Paddington in this I Can Read storybook. Ever since the young bear entered the Browns' home, everything from having tea to taking the London Underground has been an incredible adventure. But when Paddington meets Millicent, an evil taxidermist, the whole family takes off on their biggest adventure yet! With full-color images from the movie, Paddington's Adventures is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.

Paddington: Paddington's Adventures

From the creators of Ice Age and Rio, Epic tells the story of a hidden civilization. The battle between good and evil rages until a teenage girl is magically transported into this forest kingdom to help save their world, and ours. The Jinn are tiny forest creatures who love all growing things. Their enemies, the Boggans, want to destroy the forest by spreading decay. When a human girl named M.K. magically shrinks and joins forces with the Leafmen— the brave warrior Jinn—the Jinn may have a chance of survival. Join M.K., the Leafmen, and other curious creatures on a dangerous journey to save this miraculous forest world! Epic: The Junior Novel retells the whole exciting story and features eight pages of full-color images from the movie!

Epic: The Junior Novel

the Junior Novel

Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me: The Junior Novel

Hello, New Baby!

Cinco Paul

Ken Daurio

Gru used to be one of the most villainous villains in the world. He and his army of Minions even stole the moon! But when he adopted Margo, Edith and Agnes, Gru became a dad. Instead of stealing landmarks, he makes pancakes, blows up unicorn balloons and dresses like a fairy princess! Little does this dad know, though, he's about to make another career change - as a spy for the Anti-Villain League... Based on the animated feature from Universal Pictures and with colour artwork from the movie!

John Logan

Gore Verbinski

James Ward Byrkit

When Rango, a lost pet chameleon, stumbles into the town of Dirt, Bad Bill the gila monster and his gang threaten him, and Rango must face a showdown with Bill and a dangerous hawk.

A Hero at Last

Rango

A smart, funny junior novelization of Despicable Me, an animated movie about "world's greatest villain" Gru, coming from Universal Studios in Summer 2010! Includes a color insert of stills from the film!

While Shrek is off finding an heir to the throne, Fiona has her hands full with turning a group of proper princesses into fighting machines to deal with Prince Charming and his band of villains, who have stormed the castle.

Shrek the Third: Fiona's Fairy-tale Five

‘A beguiling exploration of how flexibility can contribute to creativity, purpose and happiness.’ Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet ‘Straight-talking self-help... Inspiring words, practical help and a fresh way of seeing things that we’ll be forcing on just about everyone we know.’ Stylist

FLEX: The Modern Woman’s Handbook

The creators of the Toy Story films reopen the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of our favorite gang of toy characters in Toy Story 3. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of Andy’s toys are as fun and adventurous as always, but none of them can deny that things in Andy’s room have changed. Andy is seventeen now and just three days away from heading off to college. Find out what happens to the beloved toys when they’re compelled to leave Andy’s room behind and embark on an all-new comedic adventure in Toy Story 3. This Little Golden Book retells all of the action from the new Disney/Pixar film.

Toy Story 3 (Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3)

Mandy Archer

Ever since Paddington was a very young bear in Peru, he'd heard stories about a great explorer from England. After a long and marmalade-filled journey, Paddington arrives in London himself and meets the Browns. When each day turns out messier than the last, he goes in search of the one man who could match his excitement for adventure. What Paddington discovers will surprise the whole family! Complete with fun-filled activities and full-color images from the film, this 8x8 storybook is the perfect way to bring home the thrills of the big screen to relive again and again. Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.

Paddington: Paddington's World

Meet Paddington, the extraordinary bear from Peru, and his many friends who help him out of lots of curious situations—as well as a few characters who lead him into trouble! Filled with full-color images from the film Paddington, this I Can Read storybook is an exciting introduction to this classic character. Meet Paddington is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.

Paddington: Meet Paddington

Marc Brown

Living Books

Arthur is an eight-year-old aardvark, a read-a-holic sweetie with the bossiest little sister ever. Wherever Arthur and his gang hang out, there's always adventure. In this story, Arthur and the gang have teacher trouble.

Arthur's Teacher Trouble

Get ready for some alphabet fun with this exciting new format! On each page a Disney Princess introduces a new letter of the alphabet with a sturdy die-cut letter to trace and colorful flaps to explore! Beneath each flap is a new word that connects the Princess to the featured letter. With over 100 flaps and all-new artwork, this beautiful board book is sure to delight any young reader.

Disney Princess: P Is for Princess

A princess fairytale, Peppa Pig-style! It is bedtime for Peppa and George, but Peppa isn't sleepy. So Mummy Pig tells them the magical story of Princess Peppa and Sir George the Brave Knight. Join along on their fairy-tale adventure in this adorable storybook based on everyone's favorite bossy little piggy!

Princess Peppa (Peppa Pig)

CatDog, half cat and half dog, attract a loyal audience with their new televised cooking show, but they quickly tire of arguing and creating chaos for ratings' sake.

Cookin' with CatDog

Ted Kryczko, Jeff Sheridan

Cars 2

Surviving among the fierce and enormous creatures, Buck is a weasel who has become the master navigator of a mysterious world deep beneath the tundra. He is the only one who can keep Manny, Diego, Ellie, Crash, and Eddie safe from his archenemy, Rudy—a vicious dino who is out for revenge! Buck leads the Ice Age gang on a new adventure in the jungle, where they find danger, excitement, and unexpected new friends.

Annie Auerbach

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