Isaac Newton is generally regarded as one of the greatest scientists in history yet the spectrum of his interests was much broader than that of a contemporary scientist He was deeply involved in alchemical religious & biblical studies & in the later part of his life he played a prominent role in British politics economics & the promotion of scientific research Newton's pivotal work Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica which sets out his laws of universal gravitation & motion is regarded as one of the most important works in the history of science Niccolo Guicciardini's enlightening biography offers an accessible introduction to Newton's celebrated work in mathematics optics & astronomy & to how Newton viewed these scientific fields in relation to his quest for the deepest secrets of the universe matter theory & religion Guicciardini sets Newton the natural philosopher in the troubled context of the religious & political debates that took place during Newton's life which spanned from the years of the Civil War to the Restoration the Glorious Revolution & the Hanoverian succession Taking into account the latest Newtonian scholarship this fast-paced biography will appeal to all those with an interest in this iconic figure & the great scientific revolution of the early modern period ...

After saving her magical kingdom of Avalor Elena must learn how to rule as the crown princess! In addition Elena & several characters from Disney&s Elena of Avalor are now available as Pop! vinyl figures This series features Princess Elena her younger sister Isabel Mateo-the wizard-in training & jaquins Luna Migs & Skylar! The Isabel Pop! figure stands around 9cm tall Packed in an illustrated window box ...

' Packed with vivid character sketches & lyrical description Tremlett has told a gripping story full of beauty & darkness' The Times In 1474 a twenty-three year old woman ascended the throne of Castile the largest & strongest kingdom in Spain Ahead of her lay the considerable challenge not only of being a young female ruler in an overwhelmingly male-dominated world but also of reforming a major European kingdom that was riddled with crime corruption & violent political factionism Her marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon was crucial to her success bringing together as it did two kingdoms but it was a royal partnership in which Isabella more than held her own Her pivotal reign was long & transformative uniting Spain & laying the foundations not just of modern Spain but of the one of the world's greatest empires With authority & flair acclaimed historian Giles Tremlett Tremlett relates the story of this legendary if controversial first initiate in a small club of great European queens that

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Isabella of France married Edward II in January 1308 & afterwards became one of the most notorious women in English history In 1325 she was sent to her homeland to negotiate a peace settlement between her husband & her brother Charles IV king of France She refused to return Instead she began a relationship with her husband's deadliest enemy the English baron Roger Mortimer With the king's son & heir the future Edward III under their control the pair led an invasion of England which ultimately resulted in Edward II's forced abdication in January 1327 Isabella & Mortimer ruled England during Edward III's minority until he overthrew them in October 1330 A rebel against her own husband & king & regent for her son Isabella was a powerful capable & intelligent woman She forced the first ever abdication of a king in England & thus changed the course of English history Examining Isabella's life with particular focus on her revolutionary actions in the 1320s this book corrects the many myths surrounding her & provides a vivid account of this most fascinating & influential of women ...

Amiibo are a series of character toys that interact with games on the Nintendo Wii U & 3DS; When an amiibo is placed on the Game Pad that character will be brought into the game; As you play your figure&s data will also be updated so keep playing to make your amiibo unique; There is a wide range of characters from numerous games to choose from so collect them all Key Featuresamiibo are a series of character toys that interact with games on the Nintendo Wii U & 3DSWhen an amiibo is placed on the Game Pad that character will be brought into the game As you play your figure&s data will also be updated so keep playing to make your amiibo unique There is a wide range of characters from numerous games to choose from so collect them all ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Isadora Duncan was the most iconic free-style dancer of the twentieth century who courted both admiration & scandal in equal measure Her unique style of dancing made her the guests of Kings Queens nobility & Russian revolutionaries ultimately making her the peoples dancer But her Bohemian lifestyle & unorthodox morality led to a personal life that was marred by misunderstanding tragedy & ultimately her own untimely death Adapted for the screen by Melvyn Bragg Isadora burns her parents marriage license as a little girl & pledges her life to Beauty & Art Whilst her genius for dance & free spirit causes a sensation across Europe her na&2ve effervescent radiance leads to an almost accidental succession of lovers in Paris Singer (Jason Robards) Gordon Craig (James Fox) & Sergel Essenin (Ivan Tchenko) As she sips champagne & dictates her memoirs at the Negresco Hotel in Nice Isadora reflects upon a life & art that were anything but conventional&8230; Actors Vanessa Redgrave John Fraser James Fox Jason Robards Ivan Tchenko Directors Karel Reisz Format Dolby Widescreen Language English Region Region B2 (Read more about DVDBlu-ray formats) Aspect Ratio 169
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Half vampire half fairy totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different Her mum is a fairy & her dad is a vampire & she is a bit of both When Isadora's cousin Mirabelle comes to stay Isadora is really excited Mirabelle who is a witch is older than Isadora & always has the best ideas for things to do So when she suggests that instead of taking Pink Rabbit Isadora should take a dragon to ' Bring Your Pet to School Day' Isadora ignores her worries & goes along with the plan But looking after a dragon turns out to be a little bit harder than the pair of them expect With irresistible pink & black artwork throughout by authorillustrator Harriet Muncaster & a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family this is a beautiful charming & funny series of first chapter books Perfect for fans of Claude Dixie O' Day & Squishy Mc Fluff Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic & sparkle with a bit of bite! ...

Half vampire half fairy totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different Her mum is a fairy & her dad is a vampire & Isadora is a bit of both So when they all go camping at the seaside some things might happen that are not quite normal From roasting marshmallows on a campfire to making friends with a mermaid
- special things happen when Isadora's around! With irresistible pink & black artwork throughout by authorillustrator Harriet Muncaster & a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family this is a beautiful charming & funny new series of first chapter books Perfect for fans of Claude Dixie O' Day & Squishy Mc Fluff Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic & sparkle with a bit of bite!
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Half vampire half fairy totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different Her mum is a fairy & her dad is a vampire & she is a bit of both Isadora's class are going on a school trip to an old castle The castle's a little bit spooky & it doesn't help that there's thunder & lightning outside While Isadora investigates the castle dungeon she discovers a surprising new friend He's a little different like her so Isadora's going to have to try & find a way of introducing him to her friends without them getting too much of a shock With a gorgeous glittery cover irresistible pink & black artwork throughout & a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family this is a beautiful charming & funny series of first chapter books Perfect for fans of Claude Dixie O' Day & Squishy Mc Fluff Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic & sparkle with a bit of bite! ...

Half vampire half fairy totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different Her mum is a fairy & her dad is a vampire & Isadora is a bit of both She loves the night bats & the colour black but she also loves the outdoors using her magic wand & the colour pink When it's time for Isadora to start school she's not sure where she belongs
- vampire school or fairy school? With irresistible pink & black artwork throughout by authorillustrator Harriet Muncaster & a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family this is a beautiful charming & funny new series of first chapter books Perfect for fans of Claude Dixie O' Day & Squishy Mc Fluff Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic & sparkle with a bit of bite!
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