Did you know fortune cookies aren't even found in China? Or that alligators don't actually live in the sewers of New York City? Want to prove it to your friends? This book gives kids the tools to break & bust wild & wacky myths from around the world These myths reveal a broad range of historical & scientific truths that keep kids learning while interacting with their favourite fictional "facts" Chock full of colourful photographs & funny text this book

Includes:: hundreds of fascinating facts & interesting titbits that prove you can't believe everything you're told Each busted myth also features an explanation of where it originated which uncovers often surprising historical significance So next time someone tells you that the average person accidentally ingests 8 spiders each year-don't tell them that if they believe that they are as dumb as an ox-because oxen are actually quite smart Winner of the Children's Choice Book of the Year Award for grades 5-6

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The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris & Euphrates over 4000 years ago The myths collected here originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation & the Flood & the famous Epic of Gilgamesh the tale of a man of great strength whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of weakness Recent developments in Akkadian grammar & lexicography mean that this new translation complete with notes a glossary of deities place-names & key terms & illustrations of the mythical monsters featured in the text will replace all other versions ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more ...

The world's great fables sagas & legends dramatically retold Myths are the greatest stories ever told Passed down over millennia they are the templates for all our stories with their eternal themes of creation & destruction fate & cunning heroism & cruelty sensuality & war Retold here are nearly 200 myths
- from Prometheus defying Zeus to create man to the destruction of Troy; & from valiant battles against Frost Giants & Cyclopes to the heroic quests for the Golden Fleece & Holy Grail
- including a commentary on their origins common themes & meanings Compellingly written concise & with each myth illustrated with an iconic image Myths in Minutes is the perfect way to understand & enjoy the world's major fables

Includes:: the great Ancient Greek Roman & Egyptian legends The Labours of Heracles; The Gods of Olympus; Zeus defeats the Titans; Hades & the Underworld; Theseus & the Minotaur; The Gorgons; Perseus & Andromeda; Oedipus & the Sphinx; The Judgment of Paris; The Trojan Horse; The Odyssey; Jason & The Golden Fleece; Romulus Remus & the Founding of Rome; Mars the God of War; The Eye of Ra; The Murder & Resurrection of Osiris; & more The best of Celtic Norse Eastern American Oceanic & African myths Gilgamesh & the Great Flood; Odin's Great Sacrifice; Thor's Adventures in the Land of the Giants; The Treachery of Loki; Ragnarok
- The Last Battle; The Eight Immortals; The War Between the Sun & the Stars; Quetzalcoatl The Plumed Serpent; Ganesh the Elephant-headed; Ananse & the Sky God; King Arthur & the Knights of the Round Table; the age-old stories of the Aboriginal Dreaming; & many; many more




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Myths of PR uses popular myths about the theory & practice of public relations as a vehicle for helping startup owners brand marketers communications practitioners & students to distinguish between fads & tried-&-tested PR practice Its purpose is to shatter widespread misconceptions about PR & grant readers insights into why these myths have endured in spite of clearly demonstrable evidence to the contrary By exploring topics that readers will relate to (though many might frequently misunderstand) Myths of PR will shed new light on essential PR methodology From the assumption that PR is a never-ending party propagated by the way the industry is shown in the media & entertainment to more potentially damaging misconceptions such as the often-repeated 'all publicity is good publicity' it is an engaging anecdotal read that offers authentic insights into the reality of PR practice from one of the brightest & most exciting young communication experts in the UK ...

Tracklist A1 ntra Helstraffet A2 ppna Helgrind A3 Codex Mendacium A4 Ulvens Broder A5 Helblar B6 Ulvens Bleka Syster B7 Burn Your Temples True Change B8 She Who Offers Sorrow B9 We Are Eternal B10 Lokastafr Ablaze With The Thorns Of Death Guitar ? Kristoffer Oustad ...

Melodies in Motion clocks come to life on the hour with moving figurines sparkling lights & high fidelity sound By combining sound motion & light these clocks are a delight to watch each & every day On the hour the clock plays a melody with motion (12 melodies) 12 colourful LED lights synchronised with hourly melodies Light sensor disengages all melodies when it becomes dark Volume control Demonstration button One-way rotating pendulum

Dimensions 468 x 424 x 109cm

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14 colourful sparkling LED lights synchronised with hourly melodies 12 hi-fi melodies (including 6 Christmas tunes) Volume control Demonstration button Light sensor disengages all melodies when it becomes dark One way rotating pendulum Batteries D x 4

Dimensions 528 x 389 x 119cm

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Studio Monitor Series Headphones incorporate high-end materials & advanced engineering; critically clean exceptionally clear sound for professional & high fidelity applications Reversible earcups enable single-sided monitoring flexibility 30 mm diameter drive units are larger than many headphones for deeper bass lower distortion & wider dynamic range; bass response extends down to a low 18 Hz 500 m W power handling stands up to day-in day-out use at high output levels Ferrite magnets allow for high energy & compact size producing ample sound output
- 98 d Bm W sensitivity Oxygen-free copper cord assures maximum conductivity minimum noise It conducts electricity better than conventional copper Supra-aural design rests lightly on the ear & creates a controlled environment for better sound Driver is positioned the correct distance from the ear canal Wide molded headband distributes the headphone&s weight over a wide area; reduced pressure means comfortable listening for hours on end General Product Type Headphones Weight 120 g Colour Black Recommended Use Professional audio system home audio system portable audio system Headphones Headphones Type Headphones
- binaural Headphones Form Factor Ear-cup Headphones Technology Dynamic Connectivity Technology Wired Sound Output Mode Stereo Response Bandwidth 18
- 22000 Hz Sensitivity 98 d B Impedance 24 Ohm Diaphragm PET
- 30 mm Magnet Material Ferrite Connections Connector Type 1 x headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5cm ) Miscellaneous Cables Included 1 x headphones cable
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- 2 m Included Accessories 63 mm (14") stereo adapter Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support 1 year warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty
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Music is your life & you love to listen to it You also like to mix up your own tracks when you get a moment checking your sound through your high quality DJ headphones You need a large 30mm driver for power & reversible earcups for single sided monitoring & because you often take your mixes out a lightweight design too Introducing the MDRV150 Headphones for sound monitoring & DJReversible earcup design for easy single sided monitoring Stereo unimatch plug for use with various audio equipment ...

Successful film & TV star Chris O' Dowd collaborates with friend & screenwriter Nick Vincent Murphy in Moone Boy The Blunder Years the first in this hilarious illustrated series Martin Moone is eleven & completely fed up with being the only boy in a family of girls He's desperate for a decent wingman to help him navigate his idiotic life So when best mate Padraic suggests Martin get an imaginary friend
- or 'IF' for short
- he decides to give it a go His first attempt is Loopy Lou a hyperactive goofball who loves writing rubbish rap songs But Martin soon gets fed up with Lou's loopiness & decides to trade in his IF for someone a little less wacky Enter Sean ' Caution' Murphy an imaginary office clerk in a bad suit with a passion for laziness & a head full of dodgy jokes Sean is full of tips & tricks to guide Martin through the perils of the playground from dealing with his sisters' pranks to beating the bullying Bonner boys But getting rid of Lou is not that easy & having TWO imaginary friends is a recipe for trouble!

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