How did Pluto stop being a planet? Are there other planets in space that could have life on them? This new series explores the cutting edge of popular science subjects
- the place where theories are developed & discoveries made! Children will find out about the theories that explain some of the most interesting questions about space, & learn how to evaluate them. With hands-on novelties, funny artwork & light-hearted, informative text, this is the perfect book for budding astronomers, astrophysicists & cosmologists!
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Do we really need another Berlin guide? Yes, absolutely! Because ” Fact or Fake?” is a brand new, interactive travel guide for the young or young-at-heart tourist. The authors accompany tourists, newcomers & locals in Berlin on seven themed tours of the coolest city in the world. Visit clubs & trendy bars, descend into the fascinating Berlin underground, celebrate with Hertha & Union, stroll through the government district, go by bicycle on the ` Wall Tour”, & finally visit the Philharmonic or one of the other independent theatres. Berlin also professionals will get to know new places in the city. In addition, there`s now great pictures & specially drawn maps, as well as various coupons for attractions, drinks & fast food worth 90A
- a must have for any visitor to Berlin!
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*the 1 Sunday Times bestseller * instant New York Times bestseller * 1 Wall Street Journal bestseller * * Irish Times bestseller * Audio bestseller * Guardian bestseller * ` One of the most important books I`ve ever read
- an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.` BILL GATES*BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week*` Hans Rosling tells the story of ”the secret silent miracle of human progress” as only he can. But Factfulness does much more than that. It also explains why progress is so often secret & silent & teaches readers how to see it clearly.` MELINDA GATESFactfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. When asked simple questions about global trends
- why the world`s population is increasing; how many young women go to school; how many of us live in poverty
- we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess journalists, Nobel laureates, & investment bankers. In Factfulness, Professor of International Health & a man who can make data sing, Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators Anna & Ola, offers a radical new explanation of why this happens, & reveals the ten instincts that distort our perspective. It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think. But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most. Inspiring & revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes & moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent & essential book that will change the way you see the world.


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` One of the most important books I`ve ever read
- an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.` BILL GATES` Hans
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Explore a world of topics, from hilarious animals, to unbelievable-but-true science facts, mind-blowing space stats, to incredible human achievements. Discover a fact for everyone, everyday, in this book. Did you know that Ancient Romans used wee to whiten their teeth, & to do their laundry? Or have you heard of the parrotfish, which covers itself in a cosy, thick layer of its own slime before it goes to sleep? Why not celebrate New Year`s Eve like the Estonians: tuck into seven meals to give you strength for the year ahead. Delicious! It`s most important to know that you should never shake hands with a bushbaby: the animals pee on their paws so that they leave a smelly trail wherever they go. Find out all this & much, much more, with enough facts for even the most curious reader. Also

Includes:: seasonal & `on this day` facts for added curiosity & fun, plus a completely random mix of everything else you can imagine. These facts are brought to life with stylish, full colour illustrations from Fatti Burke. Her charmingly beautiful artwork makes this a book to keep coming back to.

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One boy`s journey from a life on the streets to the glory of the boxing ring. Albert Kemp is a lonely widower, whose only son was killed in the war. Now, in 1953, he is working in a pub by the railway arches. Downstairs is a traditional bar, upstairs is a famous boxing gym. It is here that Albert brings Danny, a fatherless boy who he rescues from gang life on the streets. But as Danny begins to grow into a champion, the predators start to circle, luring him with glittering promises back into a life of crime in the corrupt world of match fixing. Will Danny listen to his wise old mentor? Or will the prospect of fame & money be too tempting. ...

Take a photographic journey into London`s often overlooked advertising history & see how the capital`s businesses of old made use of h&-painted signs to inform, advertise & appeal to consumers. This intriguing book profiles h&-painted advertising from across the city & investigates the companies that commissioned the signs that now appear faded
- like ghosts
- on the brickwork of buildings. It is a snapshot of a time that is almost forgotten but which lives on through the sometimes haunting presence of ghost signs on the city`s streets. Richly illustrated with 150 full-colour signs, this collection reveals the many varied industries & businesses of London`s past. Fading Ads of London is a must for all true local historians.

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Faeries, elves, goblins, leprechauns, brownies, spriggans & many other supernatural beings leap vividly off the page in this collection of 25 haunting stories & folklore from the rich narrative heritage of Britain & Irel&, including authentic historical material dating from Anglo-Saxon times, the early Middle Ages & the 17th Century. Marvel over ancient spells to summon faeries to your house, tremble at the shapeshifting powers of dangerous faery queens, lose yourself amongst the illusions of Faeryland & learn how to protect family members from the terrors of faery abduction. Interspersed with facts on faery folklore, these tales cover faery morals, elvish misdemeanours, the spells cast by goblins & the sightings of the creatures, as well as their dealings with mortals. With charming illustrations from favourite illustrators throughout, including Arthur Rackham, this book reminds us of the enduring appeal of folklore & mystery for all generations. ...

Once upon a time, there was a rich merchant who had three daughters. The girls were just as clever as they were bella & none more so than the youngest, whose name was Beauty. Disappear to faraway lands of wicked witches, evil monsters & brave heroines in Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy`s stunning collection of fairy tales. Including her beautiful & haunting retellings of the Grimm classics Hansel & Gretel, Snow White & the Pied Piper, as well as other tales from around the world, & new stories of her own, this book will make you think again about once upon a time... ...

The Fagaras & Bucegi Mountains in the Transylvania, including the Piatra Craiului National Park & Brasov, on a waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided, contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:80, 000 from terra Quest, highlighting hiking trails, campsites & refuges, etc. The map

Includes:: a street plan of central Bra?ov & is presented in a special format handy for conveniently viewing just small sections of it at one time. Topography is shown by contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading & spot heights for local peaks, plus colouring for woodlands. Numerous hiking trails are prominently highlighted, indicating their waymarking colours & signage. Symbols mark various facilities & places of interest including hotels, campsites, mountain refuges & shelters, historical sites, etc. Local roads show locations of car parks & petrol stations. The map has latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1’. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is a street plan at 1:15, 000 of central Bra?ov, plus a road map at 1:850, 000 showing central Romania between Targu Mures, Alba Iulia, Brasov & Pitesti. The map is laminated in a format similar to the old cloth-dissected maps so that sections of it can be easily folded back without damage, & can be annotated with write-on/wipe-off marker pens.



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