In an acclaimed account of the terrifying figure said to haunt the desolate passes & summit of Britain`s second highest mountain, this book takes on one of Scotland`s most chilling unsolved mysteries. Throughout the years, countless climbers have either seen or sensed the presence of some extraordinary being in the misty wilderness of Ben Mac Dhui. This book explores the evidence & also looks at similar stories from around the world to try & make sense of this bizarre phenomenon. ...

When American mayors start a campaign to ban handguns, Otis Cogsworth, CEO of Cogsworth International Arms worries about the effects on his company. He convinces an Arkansas congressman to introduce the ` American Freedom from Fear Act`: a law mandating that every American must own a gun. In tiny rural Asabogue, Mayor Lois Leibowitz passes an ordinance to ban firearms. But Otis Cogsworth`s holiday mansion sits nearby. Otis orchestrates a recall election against Lois. Asabogue resident Jack Steele, a has-been action star not unlike Steven Seagal, runs against her & brings in the heavy artillery of American politics. Thousands of pro-gun militants armed to the teeth, & their opponents, descend on Asabogue. The village becomes a war zone. Meanwhile, Washington politicians & a cowardly President are caught between a mighty gun lobby & the absurdity of every American man, woman & child carrying a gun. What ensues is a hilarious indictment of American politics, whose author knows from bitter experience how sensible laws almost never get passed by Congress. ...

Big & Little are the very best of friends. They do everything together! That is until one day, when Big suddenly hides away inside his shell.. . Little tries every method to get Big to come out & play againhe bakes him his favorite cake, he even asks all of his friends for helpbut nothing seems to be working! What could possibly be wrong? Roisin Swales is an illustrator & animator based in Manchester. She was the winner of the World Wide Picture Book Illustration Competition in 2015 for her book Johnny Dolans Cat. ” ...

Big Ideas in Brief provides an accessible & easily understood tour of 200 key concepts that really matter. The ideas covered come from a wide range of subjects
- Philosophy, Religion, Science, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology & the Arts. A series of short & lively articles accompanied by 100 illustrations, introduce a host of diverse topics, from Existentialism to Expressionism, from Consciousness to Constitutionalism, from Feminism to Free Trade, from Class to Cognitive Theory, from Reincarnation to Relativity
- all explained simply & clearly. Incredibly quick
- clear artworks & simple explanations that can be easily remembered. Based on scientific research that the brain best absorbs information visually. Compact & portable format
- the ideal, handy reference.



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Travel back in time with the latest instalment in the bestselling Big Ideas series, in a brand new portable format. The Little Book of History charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the modern culture we live in today. From the origins of homo-sapiens to the release of Nelson Mandela, from the French Revolution to the Space Race, The Little Book of History is a stunning exploration of the human timeline up to & including modern Islam, the world wide web, & the global financial crisis. The Little Book of History tackles big historical ideas with stunning visuals, key"es, & important themes that are woven throughout world history. Discover events from the assassination of Caesar to World War I & see the people & events come to life with The Little Book of History, perfect for students, adults, or anyone who wants to understand our fascinating past. ...

Bright, bold & jam-packed with vehicles! Each colourful spread explores a different environment & the forms of transport found there. Meanwhile, the accompanying DVD brings it all to life with full animation, glorious colour & over 100 different vehicle noises. With entertaining, informative text & a large format for sharing, this big, noisy book is perfect for reading aloud. The companion DVD is easy to navigate, & can be enjoyed with the book or on its own. ...

This giant pad is crammed full of puzzles & games that will keep children occupied for hours. There are 17 solo games & 13 to play with a friend, including classics such as 0s & Xs, word searches, matching games & Sudoku, as well as little known gems. The tear-off sheets are ideal for sharing & answers are included on separate sheets. ...

Any Threat. Any Situation. Sorted. The 21st century is a place fraught with danger. Nobody is better placed to help counter these everyday threats than ex-SAS survival expert Phil Campion. He imparts much sought-after knowledge on all aspects of modern life, from advice on how to make your home safer & how to survive your daily commute, to the seemingly more distant threat of how to survive in a war zone or if caught in a man-made disaster. You will learn about unarmed combat, how to protect yourself when you`re having fun, & even how to improvise weapons. Drawing on his elite combat experience & a career which has taken him to some of the world`s most dangerous places, Big Phil will help you face any threat, in any situation, anywhere. ...

A stunning atlas with 15 beautifully illustrated maps for children to pore over. Young explorers can discover the countries, ...

Discover the dazzling world of dinosaurs, brought to life in this stylishly illustrated picture book. Colourful images of a world long past & a quirky approach make a well-trodden topic fresh. From old favourites like Stegosaurus to new discoveries like Zhenyuanlong, budding palaeontologists will be inspired by these beautifully realised images. ...