Books in the Concise series

Solitary bugs need our help. Creating nests for them is an easy way to support and nurture the insect population, and at the same time bring diversity and wildlife to your garden. This book contains easy-to-follow instructions to make 30 homes, from a simple hostel to an elaborate luxury hotel.

This book takes you through every stage of preparing and delivering a successful speech, whether it's at a family party, or to a conference hall full of strangers.

For parents with teenage children in the 2020s, the landscape of family life is changing radically. Many of the familiar reference points from their own youth are no longer relevant to 21st century parenting. By understanding the teen world and the pressures facing them means parents will be better placed to intervene or help when they're needed.