Pedro Correa do Lago has gathered one of the world's finest autograph collections From a parchment signed by four popes to Stephen Hawking's thumbprint signature this book spans nearly 900 years of handwriting from the likes of van Gogh Michelangelo Queen Victoria Einstein & many more legendary figures across art literature science 464 pages Nelson Christine ...

The Magic of Maths is the maths book you wish you had in school Using a delightful assortment of examplesfrom ice cream scoops & poker hands to measuring mountains & making magic squaresthis book empowers you to see the beauty simplicity & truly magical properties behind those formulas & equations that once left your head spinning You'll learn the key ideas of classic areas of mathematics like arithmetic algebra geometry trigonometry & calculus but you'll also have fun fooling around with Fibonacci numbers investigating infinity & marveling over mathematical magic tricks that will make you look like a maths genius!A mathematician who is known throughout the world as the mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin mixes mathematics & magic to make the subject fun attractive & easy to understand In The Magic of Maths Benjamin does more than just teach skills with a tip of his magic hat he takes you on as his apprentice to teach you how to appreciate maths the way he does He motivates you to learn something new about how to solve for x because there is real pleasure to be found in the solution to a challenging problem or in using numbers to do something useful But what he really wants you to do is be able to figure out why for that's where you'll find the real beauty power & magic of maths If you are already someone who likes maths this book will dazzle & amuse you If you never particularly liked or understood maths Benjamin will enlighten you andwith a wave of his magic wandturn you into a maths lover ...

Magic takes many forms The ancient Egyptians explained the night by suggesting that the goddess Nut swallowed the sun The Vikings believed a rainbow was the gods' bridge to earth These are magical extraordinary tales But there is another kind of magic & it lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to these questions It is the magic of reality
- science Packed with inspiring explanations of space time & evolution laced with humour & clever thought experiments The Magic of Reality explores a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena What is stuff made of? How old is the universe? What causes tsunamis? Who was the first man or woman? This is a page-turning inspirational detective story that not only mines all the sciences for its clues but primes the reader to think like a scientist too Richard Dawkins elucidates the wonders of the natural world to all ages with his inimitable clarity & exuberance in a text that will enlighten & inform for generations to come
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Magic takes many forms The ancient Egyptians explained the night by suggesting that the goddess Nut swallowed the sun The Vikings believed a rainbow was the gods' bridge to earth These are magical extraordinary tales But there is another kind of magic & it lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to these questions It is the magic of reality
- science Packed with inspiring explanations of space time & evolution laced with humour & clever thought experiments The Magic of Reality explores a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena What is stuff made of? How old is the universe? What causes tsunamis? Who was the first man or woman? This is a page-turning inspirational detective story that not only mines all the sciences for its clues but primes the reader to think like a scientist too Richard Dawkins elucidates the wonders of the natural world to all ages with his inimitable clarity & exuberance in a text that will enlighten & inform for generations to come
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What are things made of? What is the sun? Why is there night & day winter & summer? Why do bad things happen? Are we alone? Throughout history people all over the world have invented stories to answer profound questions such as these Have you heard the tale of how the sun hatched out of an emu's egg? Or what about the great catfish that carries the world on its back? Has anyone ever told you that earthquakes are caused by a sneezing giant? These fantastical myths are fun
- but what is the real answer to such questions? The Magic of Reality with its explanations of space time evolution & more will inspire & amaze readers of all ages
- young adults adults children octogenarians Teaming up with the renowned illustrator Dave Mc Kean Richard Dawkins answers all these questions & many more In stunning words & pictures this book presents the real story of the world around us taking us on an enthralling journey through scientific reality & showing that it has an awe-inspiring beauty & thrilling magic which far exceed those of the ancient myths We encounter rainbows our genetic ancestors tsunamis shooting stars plants animals & an intriguing cast of characters in this extraordinary scientific voyage of discovery Richard Dawkins & Dave Mc Kean have created a dazzling celebration of our planet that will entertain & inform for years to come

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With her magic paintbrush Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish & oysters to feed the hungry people in her village but when the evil emperor hears of her gift he commands Shen to paint gold for him instead She is determined to keep her promise to paint only for the poor but how can she match the emperor's mighty power? In The Magic Paintbrush Julia Donaldson's brilliant verse combines with beautiful illustrations from Joel Stewart creator of The Adventures Abney & Teal to bring vibrant life to a traditional tale of how a little girl's integrity can withstand the corruption of power & greed This edition features a stunning redesigned cover making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson fans
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This work contains four new titles in the fantastic First Reading series aimed at children who are beginning to read luxurious ...

The enchanting tale of a magical pot & what happens when it is stolen specially retold for younger children with humorous illustrations by Mike & Carl Gordon ...

Based on the traditional fairy tale The Magic Porridge Pot this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home Find out what happens when a magic pot won't stop cooking porridge! Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series
- a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers
- this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm & rhyme to delight young children Ideal for reading aloud & sharing with 2-4 year olds

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In the sixth magical adventure in the new young fiction series from the creators of the Fairytale Hairdresser the time has come for young Tibben to take the test to become the new Potions Master But he's going to need some help along the way & the Emerald Dragon might well have to lend a hand Or a wing! Perfect for first readers whether reading alone or reading aloud This is the sixth book in the enchanting six-book Magic Potions Shop series Book 1 The Young Apprentice; book 2 The River Horse; book 3 The Blizzard Bear; book 4 The Lightning Pup; book 5 The Fire Bird; book 6 The Emerald Dragon ...