Here Eric Scerri looks at the trends in properties of elements that led to the construction of the periodic table & how the deeper meaning of its structure gradually became apparent with the development of atomic theory & quantum mechanics so that as Scerri puts it one science physics arguably came to colonize another chemistry although such a view is resisted by chemists Scerri shows that quantum mechanics is absolutely central to chemistry as it underlies the behaviour of all of the elements & their compounds & therefore underpins the structure of the periodic table Concluding with an overview of the huge variety of periodic tables that have been proposed in the print media & on the Internet he explores the debated question of whether there is an optimal periodic table & what form it might take ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-Ray player in order to play Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is a modern classic that captures the dizzying highs & crushing lows of growing up Starring Logan Lerman Emma Watson & Ezra Miller The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is a moving tale of love loss fear & hope-and the unforgettable friends that help us through life Actors Emma Watson Logan Lerman Ezra Miller Dylan Mc Dermott Kate Walsh Patrick de Ledebur Johnny Simmons Brian Balzerini Tom Kruszewski Nina Dobrev Nicholas Braun Julia Garner Tom Savini Emily Marie Callaway & Paul Rudd Director Stephen Chbosky Certificate 12 years & over Year 2012 Screen 1781 Anamorphic Languages English Subtitles English ...

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild & poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up Now a major motion picture starring Emma Watson & Logan Lerman Stephen Chbosky's new film Wonder starring Owen Wilson & Julia Roberts is out now Charlie is a freshman & while he's not the biggest geek in the school he is by no means popular Shy introspective intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward he is a wallflower caught between trying to live his life & trying to run from it Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory the world of first dates & mix-tapes family dramas & new friends; the world of sex drugs & The Rocky Horror Picture Show when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite But Charlie can't stay on the sideline forever Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor'A coming of age tale in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye & A Separate Peace often inspirational & always beautifully written' USA Today ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is a modern classic that captures the dizzying highs & crushing lows of growing up Starring Logan Lerman Emma Watson & Ezra Miller The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is a moving tale of love loss fear & hope-and the unforgettable friends that help us through life Actors Emma Watson Logan Lerman Ezra Miller Dylan Mc Dermott Kate Walsh Patrick de Ledebur Johnny Simmons Brian Balzerini Tom Kruszewski Nina Dobrev Nicholas Braun Julia Garner Tom Savini Emily Marie Callaway & Paul Rudd Director Stephen Chbosky Certificate 12 years & over Year 2012 Screen 1781 Anamorphic Languages English Subtitles English ...

A modern cult classic a major motion picture & a timeless bestseller The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story Charlie is not the biggest geek in high school but he's by no means popular Shy introspective intelligent beyond his years caught between trying to live his life & trying to run from it Charlie is attempting to navigate through the uncharted territory of high school The world of first dates & mixed tapes family dramas & new friends The world of sex drugs & music
- when all one requires to feel infinite is that perfect song on that perfect drive Standing on the fringes of life Charlie has a unique perspective of the world around him but there comes a time to stop being a wallflower & see what it looks like from the dance floor This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs passion has become a modern classic Charlie's letters are singular & unique hilarious & devastating & through Charlie Stephen Chbosky has created a deeply affecting story that will spirit you back to those wild & poignant roller coaster days known as growing up' Chobsky captures adolescent angst confusion & joy Compelling' Booklist ' This wistful sensitive novel perfectly captures the uncertainty & excitement of adolescence & has become a deserving modern classic' Scottish Book Trust 'A coming-of-age tale in the tradition of THE CATCHER IN THE RYE & A SEPARATE PEACE Chbosky's poignant reflections on life love & friendship are often inspirational & always beautifully written' USA Today
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The second book in the heartwarming & charming Baby Ganesh series For centuries the Koh-i-Noor diamond has set man against man & king against king Now part of the British Crown Jewels the priceless gem is a prize that many have killed to possess So when the Crown Jewels go on display in Mumbai security is everyone's principal concern & yet on the very day Inspector Chopra visits the exhibition the diamond is stolen from under his nose The heist was daring & seemingly impossible The hunt is on for the culprits But it soon becomes clear that only one man
- & his elephant
- can possibly crack this case

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128 pages 9 line drawings 40 black & white photos 2 colour photos (plate section) Perrin Raymond ...

The debut full collection from celebrated British-Jamaican poet Raymond Antrobus 80 pages Antrobus Raymond ...

In The Persian Expedition Xenophon a young Athenian noble who sought his destiny abroad provides an enthralling eyewitness account of the attempt by a Greek mercenary army
- the Ten Thousand
- to help Prince Cyrus overthrow his brother & take the Persian throne When the Greeks were then betrayed by their Persian employers they were forced to march home through hundreds of miles of difficult terrain
- adrift in a hostile country & under constant attack from the unforgiving Persians & warlike tribes In this outstanding description of endurance & individual bravery Xenophon one of those chosen to lead the retreating army provides a vivid narrative of the campaign & its aftermath & his account remains one of the best pictures we have of Greeks confronting a 'barbarian' world


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In recent years Iran has gained attention mostly for negative reasons-its authoritarian religious government disputed nuclear program & controversial role in the Middle East-but there is much more to the story of this ancient land than can be gleaned from the news This authoritative & comprehensive history of Iran written by Homa Katouzian an acclaimed expert covers the entire history of the area from the ancient Persian Empire to today's Iranian state Writing from an Iranian rather than a European perspective Katouzian integrates the significant cultural & literary history of Iran with its political & social history Some of the greatest poets of human history wrote in Persian-among them Rumi Omar Khayyam & Saadi-and Katouzian discusses & occasionally"es their work In his thoughtful analysis of Iranian society Katouzian argues that the absolute & arbitrary power traditionally enjoyed by Persian Iranian rulers has resulted in an unstable society where fear & short-term thinking dominate A magisterial history this book also serves as an excellent background to the role of Iran in the contemporary world ...