Life-Changing Magic

“The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming” is a beginner's guide to drumming, with secrets from world-famous musician Nandi Bushell. Find out how Nandi Bushell, the young drummer who has played with the Foo Fighters, discovered drumming when she was just five years old. She shares how she plays, from the simple drumming beats she first learned to drum rolls, fills, and backbeats, and offers insider tips and advice for young musicians around the world. Packed with practical tips and oozing with passion, this joy-filled introduction to drumming features. • Words by world-renowned drumming sensation and social media star Nandi Bushell • Step-by-step instructions • Basic and advanced drum beat exercises With fun-filled, engaging illustrations from Andrea Stegmaier, and in the words of Nandi Bushell herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their own beat.

Drop into the beginner's guide “The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding,” with secrets from world champion Sky Brown! Meet Sky Brown, the youngest person to win a medal in skateboarding at the Olympics and discover how she fell in love with the sport. Then, give it a try yourself as she offers tips to get you started. Learn how to start... and stop. Then follow along as Sky takes you through ollies, kick turns, nose grabs, and more. This practical biographical handbook features: • A joy-filled introduction to the sport of skateboarding presented in an engaging graphic-novel style • Practical tips and inspiration from Sky Brown • Illustrated step-by-step instructions of basic and advanced skateboarding tricks • Advice on safety and how to get back up after a fall With fun-filled illustrations from Shaw Davidson, and in the words of Sky Brown herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life's passion and go big!

“The Life-Changing Magic of Baking” is a beginner's guide to baking, with secrets from social media sensation and award-winning baker, Joy Wilson. Learn how Joy Wilson, also known as Joy the Baker, grew up watching her parents bake, and later took chocolate chip cookies to her first job interview. She shares her baking process—from creaming butter and sugar and greasing a pan to adding frosting and rainbow sprinkles—and offers insider tips for young fans. This biographical beginner's guide features: • An introduction to baking from social media star and baking sensation Joy Wilson • Step-by-step instructions for essential baking techniques • Joy's recipe for Happy Every Day cake Paired with warm, engaging illustrations from Tatiana Kamshilina, this is the perfect book to inspire young bakers everywhere.

“The Life-Changing Magic of Chess” is a beginner's guide to the strategy game for children, with secrets from Grandmaster Maurice Ashley. Discover why the world's first Black Grandmaster Maurice Ashley thinks that chess is one of the best skills in life. Follow him on a journey from Jamaica to New York to the world stage where he has taught thousands of young people the life philosophies of the game. Part biography, part skills and fully oozing with passion, this book offers: • A child-friendly, joy-filled introduction to the game of chess • Step-by-step illustrations of basic and advanced chess skills • Tips and motivation from the first Black Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley Learn about the chess board and pieces, sequences such as Scholar's Mate, and skills like castling. With fun-filled, engaging illustrations from Denis Angelov, and in the inspirational words of Maurice Ashley, this is the perfect book to inspire a child to find their life's passion.