Have you ever wondered what makes people famous? Most commonly known and successful are those who are infinitely dedicated. The main secret is the ability to find what you like. Our selection will be interesting for those who are looking for their own path and for those who want to improve in their chosen field. Different authors and heroes are similar in one thing: they sincerely love the business they do

«Messi», «Ronaldo» Guillem Balage
It is not a fact that a football fan can talk about the most popular game, but more about a prominent figure in the world of football. Spanish football journalist Guillem Balage does it. His books on the legendary Ronaldo and Messi literally flew around the world. In addition to his journalistic activities – material for The Times, The Observer, Bleacher Report sports website – Guillem Balage runs a weekly column in the free daily newspaper The Metro and his own website. In addition, Balage has time to be a licensed coach of Group B, and since 2014 to manage the club’s activities in the English non-league football team Biggleswade United. So it’s no surprise that his stories about cult football heroes are extremely realistic. Messi’s book tells the story of the football genius who passed an ordinary Argentine boy from poor neighborhoods to become the owner of the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot. This is not a book about the glorious and full of famo life. This story is about becoming a person, an ambition of a person who was not endowed with specific physical data but was able to overcome obstacles. Emigration, divorce, trauma and harassment would break anyone, but not the dreamer.
The life of Ronaldo, the idol of football fans, the striker of Juventus and the captain of the Portuguese national team, is full of ups and downs. Recognition and glory are just one of the pages of the biography, and the biopic about Cristiano Ronaldo tells much more. To develop your talent, not to stop in the middle of the road, to be able to appreciate achievements and learn life lessons – this is in Guillem Balage’s book. Each of Balage’s heroes has a personal pride in being the best in the profession. And though each has gone its own way, they are very similar, both being the best players of their generation, with five Golden Balls each and over fifty goals scored each season. Ronaldo and Messi are united in character and ability to reach goals despite obstacles. Their CV can be a benchmark not only for future athletes, but for anyone who wants to achieve their dream. Guillem Balage’s wonderful writing skills are a gift not only to football fans, but to all those who bring up leadership qualities.
 «Merry Introduction to Programming» Briggs Jason R., Morgan Nick
Modern kids, growing up with smartphones in their hands, it’s hard to be surprised that people started using a computer at the age of eight. But for New Zealand programmer, editor, and author of The Gava Programmer Magazine, Jason R. Brigg, it was a breakthrough at one time. Moreover, shortly after the first acquaintance with the computer, the boy already knew his first programming language. For small «why’s» who is interested in this field, he wrote «Merry introduction to programming». Python’s step-by-step books have been written simply and easily and have already been translated into Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, French, Polish, Italian, and now into Ukrainian. Fun and clever examples make it easier for kids to master modules, tuples, functions, and lists. Meetings with greedy monsters and bird-thieves do not scare little researchers, but will help master Python drawing tools and create authoring computer games. In addition, thinking logic, creativity and, of course, Python will help to revive your own characters.
Frontend engineer of Twitter Morghan Nick, author of his own blog skilldrick.co.uk, lives in San Francisco. His book on GavaScript will help anyone who reads it. Those at the end of each division will be equipped with the basic tools for creating dynamic web pages, and rows, arrays, DOMs and JavaScript will help modify HTML elements and create applications. Experts say that with such a guide book is quite simple. JavaScript is persistent, and Morghan Nick’s book is a good guide. Although these two books are about different programming languages, they have something in common: simplicity of explanation, striking examples, witty tasks. They can be useful not only for kids, but also for beginners of all ages. After the books in this series, programming will no longer seem too complicated, and the acquired knowledge can be further developed and improved at a more professional level. Everyone who dreams of mastering the profession of programmer will take a few steps towards achieving their own dream.
«How To Make A Plane», «How To Make A Car» Martin Sodomka
Writer and illustrator Martin Sodomka is originally from the Czech town of Svitava. Studying at the Chrudim Industrial School and at the Technical University of Brno developed the boy’s natural technical skills. Therefore, it is not surprising that his books on technology have become not just bestsellers, but favorite books of savvy children in many countries around the world. The daddy’s experience helped to invent funny characters – Arnie the rat, the sparrow Zila and the frog Christian, whose life is full of adventures. However, their existence cannot be called carefree: there are real obstacles in the way of heroes, for which a cheerful company masks various useful mechanisms for overcoming them. Clever characters gain experience in overcoming obstacles, and small readers with them – technical skills. After getting acquainted with booksellers, your baby will learn many useful things, gain knowledge of the basics of engineering and may well be able to decide on the choice of profession. Familiarity with Martin Sodomka’s books in Ukrainian was made possible by the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, which helped translate the original version. So Martin Sodomka’s hilarious heroes have already waited for young engineers who will not only gain knowledge but also enjoy reading.

Being a good parent does not mean teaching a child what you can do. Sometimes it is worth paying attention to the talents that God has given to your baby. Who knows, it is with the help of these BOOKS that you will discover extraordinary abilities and help to realize the potential of the child. And one day, kids from different parts of the world will take the example of brilliant Ukrainian scientists, engineers and athletes who have got the right book in the right time. You can find these and other good books from The Old Lion Publishing House in Lviv Chocolate Workshop at: Zhytomyr, Victory Square, 7.