Bøker av Emma Young

'Delicious! Emma writes with such clarity and passion' NED PALMER, bestselling author A Cheesemonger's History of the British Isles'Emma's expert take is brilliantly refreshing. What a triumph' HELEN MCGINN, Drinks Expert BBC Saturday Kitchen'Fabulous, fun and factual' MELISSA HEMSLEY__________Do you know your Brie from your Beaufort, your Reblochon from your Roquefort? Whatever your cheese expertise, this book is for you!With over 110 cheeses covered, using The Cheese Wheel, you can:- Discover the finest new cheeses from around the world- Master how to taste cheese and describe what you like/dislike- Find out the perfect drink to pair with your cheese- Design your own cheeseboard- And much more...With experience as a cheesemonger, cheese maker and cheese awards judge, Emma Young brings her comprehensive knowledge to the page in this innovative flavour-based guide to cheese. Each cheese profile includes fascinating notes on its origins, what drink it pairs best with, why you must try it, and other cheeses it complements for your next cheese board.So, whether you consider yourself a cheese connoisseur or are simply curious about the differences between a Cheddar, Comté and Caerphilly, this is an essential companion to have on your shelves.__________'The book on cheese we have been waiting for' REGULA YSEWIJN'A fun and informative book' RACHEL KHOO'An essential read for anyone who adores cheese' JAMES GOLDING, Group Chief Director THE PIG Hotel

What would happen if you never slept? Or if your blood turned blue? Or your bones turned to jelly? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young!Prepare to learn all about the human body from blood vessels to the brain and nerves to nutrients. However, this isn't another dry textbook. You'll be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make you think about anatomy in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humour and plenty of science facts that you'll be racing to share with your friends and family. The pages are filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustration, which makes this human body book unlike any you've read before. Even reluctant readers will find What if you didn't make snot? irresistible to dip into to find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and gross questions, making this a perfect gift for any child.

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

'Accessible and fun ... truly a kind of genius!' Bill Bryson----Everything you thought you knew about your body is wrong!How many senses do you have? I bet you said five. But you'd be wrong. You have THIRTY-TWO! This SENSE-ational book explores the thirty-two amazingly awesome, broccoli-hating, wee-sniffing senses that help you figure out the world around you. They tell you ...Why chilli peppers burn your mouth,How some people can SMELL sickness,When you need the loo,And why words CAN actually hurt you!Learn about the 32 senses that evolved before even the dinosaurs with this book written by award-winning science writer Emma Young and brought to life with vivid and quirky illustrations by John Devolle.

Every woman should have this book on their to-do list. Meet Celia Stone, the ultimate hyper-organised, journal-obsessed thirty-something with a life that is perfectly planned out and running like clockwork. From her promising writing career to her devoted partner and rigorous fitness routine, Celia has it all - and she's right on track with her early retirement plan. But when her husband suggests it's time to start a family, Celia begins to question whether a new addition might just throw off-course everything she's worked so hard to achieve. Follow Celia's diary entries on a year-long journey of self-discovery as she navigates the ups and downs of trying to have it all.

A mind-bending, eye-opening scientific exploration of our senses - all 32 of them

Mia's best friend Holly died when they were thirteen. But years later, Holly still hasn't left her. In New York for the summer, Mia finds herself caught up in an investigation of a property reputed to be haunted. What Mia learns about the house and herself will change her life forever...

Eco-homes are houses that are environmentally friendly with features that reduce their carbon footprint - for example, by using solar panels to heat water and provide heating. Maybe this book will inspire you to live more sustainably and even build your own eco-home in the future! How to Build an Eco-Home is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

From powering villages with clean energy, to cleaning up the oceans, eco-inventions are helping us to save the planet. In this book, children can discover how these inspirational inventions and the people that made them, have made a difference to the world. Eco-Inventions is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

Ever wondered how Swedes cope with 24-hour darkness, why we feel pain, or whether smartphones dumb down children? Have you heard about the US military's research into supercharging minds? Originally commissioned by the Wellcome charity, Brainology's stories explore the intrigue and mystery of the mind. Tuck into some seriously interesting science.

Rosa's nerve disease is slowly killing her, until she becomes a candidate for an experimental brain transplant that gives Rosa a new lease of life. But as Rosa endures months of rehabilitation, her curiosity about the body donor, Sylvia, intensifies. Will she be able to solve the dilemma of her identity?

This book offers a wide-ranging survey of contemporary women's short stories and introduces a new way of theorising feminism in the genre through the concept of 'the moment'.

Emma Young has no history of mental illness, just like everyone else, occasionally she gets down, anxious and disproportionately stressed. Disappointed that her mind does not always deal well with the pressures of modern life, Emma decided to go on mind-toning journey.Is it possible to tone your mind just as you can tone your body so it becomes more resilient and better prepared to deal with what life throws at you?By looking at some of the new and tried and tested techniques, from meditation to mental preparation involved in extreme sports and military training, Emma has devised a programme that will help everyone achieve mental stability.

Presents a critical model for students of Holocaust literature and historiography.