From brainy biologists & clever chemists to magnificent mathematicians & pioneering physicists discover 100 remarkable scientists who shaped our world Containing a universe of knowledge 100 Scientists Who Made History tells the story of the people who increased our grasp of almost everything around us From Aristotle & Rosalind Franklin to Marie Curie & Stephen Hawking & Brian Cox get the low down on the people whose thirst for knowledge has shaped the way we live today With beautiful photography & illustrations 100 Scientists Who Made History is a fascinating look at the most important scientists & their discoveries It&s the perfect way for kids to meet science&s most important people ...

With a new Introduction by Professor Cedric Watts MA Ph D This selection of a hundred of O Henry's succinct tales displays the range humour & humanity of a perennially popular short-story writer Here Henry gives a richly colourful & exuberantly entertaining panorama of social life ranging from thieves to tycoons from the streets of New York to the prairies of Texas These stories are famed for their 'trick endings' or 'twists in the tail' repeatedly the plot twirls adroitly compounding ironies Indeed O Henry's cunning plots surpass those of the ingenious rogues he creates His style is genial lively & witty displaying a virtuoso's command of language & allusion This great collection offers delights for the mind imagination & emotions ...

Bring the magic of a fresh snowfall into your own home with this gorgeous collection of crocheted snowflakes With all the lacybeauty of the real thing they are a lovely addition to any home Spend an hour making an ornament or two or take a weekend & crochet a whole blizzard! With clear instructions & full patterns for a wide range of designs-from simple snowflakes requiring only a few stitches to large intricate ones-this book gives you all the techniques you'll need

Includes:: a section on the basics of crochet which explains all the stitches & patterns that you'll encounter in the book Patterns are organised by complexity with the easiest first-allowing you to pick a project that matches your skill level & work through the book improving your techniques as you go This book also

Includes:: suggestions for alternative yarn choices & pattern options so you can make unique snowflakes of your own



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'stunningsucceeds in exploring complex topics in an exciting & visually accessible way' Born to Engineer'smart writing & wonderful illustrations' How it Works Plunge into the world of science & learn about humankind's ten most important discoveries including stars wheels numbers light medicine sound atoms materials energy & life See how early scientific observations made by ancient civilizations went on to shape our world today & learn how technology evolved over time in ten breakthrough moments for each of the ten key discoveries From the invention of the wheel which was adapted over thousands of years to power the powerful modern engines of the modern age learn how simple steps in science led to giant leaps for mankind ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play A multi-threaded story of a group of Londoners whose paths interweave as they navigate the pressures of city life ex-England rugby captain Max (Elba) is failing to hold his life together while his estranged wife Emily (Arterton) picks up the pieces Her support for small-time dealer Kingsley (Drameh) is kindled by his unlikely friendship with eccentric actor Terence (Stott) Actors Idris Elba Gemma Arterton Adam Bakri Franz Drameh Tom Cullen Directors Jim O' Hanlon Language English Number of discs 1 ...

100 Swords is a sword based dungeon crawling micro deck builder! Load up with as much as you can carry & run head first into the dungeon exploring rooms & revealing monsters all while keeping track of hidden treasures & swords! During play you must efficiently play the 5 cards in your hand for any combination of movement strength or energy Movement advances you deeper into the dungeon allowing you to peek at or reveal the cards along the way Monsters you find can only be defeated with strength New items (and swords!) are acquired by spending cards in your hand for energy Many items have effects that will further expand your tactical options as your deck grows As you defeat monsters & pick up loot do your best to remember where everything is hidden Treasures & slain monsters are worth gold so get collecting! Once the dungeon has been thoroughly ransacked or the boss is defeated whoever has the most gold wins! You can use Dungeon Builder Sets to spice up your dungeon Each set contains 15 cards (including a new Boss) that can be slapped onto a standalone dungeon to lengthen your game & add new challenges & puzzles to solve! The Chroma Dragon Dungeon builder set is another good all-around set! ...

100 Swords is a sword based dungeon crawling micro deck builder! Load up with as much as you can carry & run head first into the dungeon exploring rooms & revealing monsters all while keeping track of hidden treasures & swords! During play you must efficiently play the 5 cards in your hand for any combination of movement strength or energy Movement advances you deeper into the dungeon allowing you to peek at or reveal the cards along the way Monsters you find can only be defeated with strength New items (and swords!) are acquired by spending cards in your hand for energy Many items have effects that will further expand your tactical options as your deck grows As you defeat monsters & pick up loot do your best to remember where everything is hidden Treasures & slain monsters are worth gold so get collecting! Once the dungeon has been thoroughly ransacked or the boss is defeated whoever has the most gold wins! You can use Dungeon Builder Sets to spice up your dungeon Each set contains 15 cards (including a new Boss) that can be slapped onto a standalone dungeon to lengthen your game & add new challenges & puzzles to solve! The Glowing Plasmapede Dungeon Builder Set is a good all-around set of cards It has an interesting variety of monsters & items with dungeon visibility & card manipulation effects ...

100 Swords is a sword based dungeon crawling micro deck builder! Load up with as much as you can carry & run head first into the dungeon exploring rooms & revealing monsters all while keeping track of hidden treasures & swords! During play you must efficiently play the 5 cards in your hand for any combination of movement strength or energy Movement advances you deeper into the dungeon allowing you to peek at or reveal the cards along the way Monsters you find can only be defeated with strength New items (and swords!) are acquired by spending cards in your hand for energy Many items have effects that will further expand your tactical options as your deck grows As you defeat monsters & pick up loot do your best to remember where everything is hidden Treasures & slain monsters are worth gold so get collecting! Once the dungeon has been thoroughly ransacked or the boss is defeated whoever has the most gold wins! You can use Dungeon Builder Sets to spice up your dungeon Each set contains 15 cards (including a new Boss) that can be slapped onto a standalone dungeon to lengthen your game & add new challenges & puzzles to solve! The Magic Computer Dungeon Builder set focuses on computer themed cards that manipulate cards & their effects ...

100 Swords The Red Dragon&s Dungeon is a sword based dungeon crawling micro deck builder! Load up with as much as you can carry & run head first into the dungeon exploring rooms & revealing monsters all while keeping track of hidden treasures & swords! During play you must efficiently play the 5 cards in your hand for any combination of movement strength or energy Movement advances you deeper into the dungeon allowing you to peek at or reveal the cards along the way Monsters you find can only be defeated with strength New items (and swords!) are acquired by spending cards in your hand for energy Many items have effects that will further expand your tactical options as your deck grows As you defeat monsters & pick up loot do your best to remember where everything is hidden Treasures & slain monsters are worth gold so get collecting! Once the dungeon has been thoroughly ransacked or the boss is defeated whoever has the most gold wins! Players 1-2 Playing time 25 minutes Suggested ages 13 ...

100 Swords is a sword based dungeon crawling micro deck builder! Load up with as much as you can carry & run head first into the dungeon exploring rooms & revealing monsters all while keeping track of hidden treasures & swords! During play you must efficiently play the 5 cards in your hand for any combination of movement strength or energy Movement advances you deeper into the dungeon allowing you to peek at or reveal the cards along the way Monsters you find can only be defeated with strength New items (and swords!) are acquired by spending cards in your hand for energy Many items have effects that will further expand your tactical options as your deck grows As you defeat monsters & pick up loot do your best to remember where everything is hidden Treasures & slain monsters are worth gold so get collecting! Once the dungeon has been thoroughly ransacked or the boss is defeated whoever has the most gold wins! You can use Dungeon Builder Sets to spice up your dungeon Each set contains 15 cards (including a new Boss) that can be slapped onto a standalone dungeon to lengthen your game & add new challenges & puzzles to solve! The Darkness Dungeon Builder Set focuses heavily on vaporizing & hiding cards ...