One day our sun will growand growand growuntil it ends its life as a red giant 400x its current size Wonder at facts like these & much more in the new illustrated guide to Space 96 pages Colour illustrations throughout Tyler Simon ...

Take a look at how skyscrapers were designed how engineers make sure they stay upright & how the science of gravity means they don't fall down Find out about scale plans & perspective explore interesting architecture from bridges & tunnels to cathedrals & stadiums & admire the work of some of the world's most famous architects Try activities such as designing your own skyscraper using marshmallows & spaghetti Inject some fun into STEAM topics with these lively examinations of buildings robots computers vehicles materials & space! This bright colourful new series aims to inspire children aged 8 & up with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects ...

Winner of Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books 2015 We live in epoch-making times The changes we humans have made in recent decades have altered our world beyond anything it has experienced in its 46 billion-year history As a result our planet is said to be crossing into the Anthropocene
- the Age of Humans Gaia Vince decided to travel the world at the start of this new age to see what life is really like for the people on the frontline of the planet we've made From artificial glaciers in the Himalayas to painted mountains in Peru electrified reefs in the Maldives to garbage islands in the Caribbean Gaia found people doing the most extraordinary things to solve the problems that we ourselves have created These stories show what the Anthropocene means for all of us
- & they illuminate how we might engineer Earth for our future

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The game delivered in a box set as in days gone by has everything you need to play the game Sturdy large box with more than enough room to hold everything you need for a game session 144 page full color rule book with everything from how to play character creation equipment magic items spells creatures & even two adventures! An East Mark logo pencil A full set of Game Science precision dice un-inked One White Crayon to color in the Game Science dice as we did in the old days ...

Putting readers into the shoes of film & TV professionals Adventures in the Lives of Others is a gripping insider's account of ethics problem-solving & decision-making at the cutting edge of documentaries & factual television Both accessible & authoritative the book brings together a range of intimate candid accounts of the struggles involved in making documentary film & television from Grey Gardens & Hoop Dreams to Man on Wire Super Size Me & Benefits Street Contributors include legends of the documentary world eminent filmmakers at the top of their game emerging directors & producers & some of the world's most powerful & respected executives In specially-commissioned pieces they explore the ethical dilemmas involved in uncovering secrets & breaking taboos accessing closed & dangerous worlds fighting injustice filming raw sex & violence documenting acts of evil & the many challenges of turning real life into compelling entertainment ...

Conan Doyle s name is synonymous with " The Strand" magazine chiefly because of the Sherlock Holmes stories but also due to many of his other contributions such as the Professor Challenger stories his articles on spiritualism & fairies & his coverage of the major battles of World War I From 1891 until his death in 1930 almost 300 contributions by Doyle were published in " The Strand" including 120 stories 9 serialized novels & dozens of other items including poetry & interviews It is impossible fully to appreciate Conan Doyle s artistic development without considering the context of " The Strand" as it published almost all of his most memorable & important stories but it also published essays commentary & other works that have become unjustly forgotten Doyle s contributions highlight for example his abilities as a sportsman an interest which frequently found its way into his fiction This study charts his outlook & views examines his shifting reputation during his lifetime & assesses how Doyle s contributions to " The Strand" fit into his overall output as a writer Ashley uncovers hidden aspects of Doyle s writings that reveal him to be a more broadly talented writer than he is often given credit for" ...

This new sticker activity series for kids aged 3 & up shows kids the incredible sights & diverse environments of planet earth Keep little hands busy on long journeys with these bumper books of stickers that mix amazing facts about the world's coolest places with great photos & illustrations plus a small dose of humour About Lonely Planet Started in 1973 Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet as well as an award-winning website a suite of mobile & digital travel products & a dedicated traveller community Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world & to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category ' Lonely Planet guides are quite simply like no other'
- New York Times ' Lonely Planet It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands It's on mobile phones It's on the Internet It's everywhere & it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world'
- Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play When a spirited young falcon named Kai (Jeremy Suarez TV&s " The Bernie Mac Show") learns of Zambezia the fabulous city of birds he leaves his remote country home against the wishes of his father (Jackson) But when his dad is captured by an evil lizard who plans to attack the city Kai must learn the importance of teamwork if he&s to rescue his father save his new friends & help keep Zambezia lizard free Samuel L Jackson Abigail Breslin Jeff Goldblum & Leonard Nimoy give voice to this beautifully animated fun-filled adventure the whole family will enjoy! Actors Abigail Breslin Samuel L Jackson Jeff Goldblum Directors Wayne Thornley Language English Subtitles English Hindi Classification URun Time 79 minutes ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Branded as a &nerd& & harassed by the school bully 12-year-old Arthur is one day rescued by a magical troll who knows that the boy unwittingly holds the secret to defeat an evil dragon Arthur&s loving mum struggling to keep her devious ex-husband from gaining custody of Arthur dismisses her son&s &fantasies& until she realizes the all-too-real immediate danger She joins forces with Arthur the troll & a dashing but washed-up video-game master Together they hope to conquer the dragon & the wicked vice-principal who threaten civilization! ...

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- The gripping adventures of a young David Attenborough published in a beautiful special gift hardback
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