Meet the bacteria, viruses, & other germs & microbes that are all around, but too small for us to see. Learn how they keep us & our world running. What do a squid that glows, fungus that grows, & tiny creatures in the soil under your toes all have in common? They`re all part of the world of microbiology! In this awesome book for kids, scientist Steve Mould reveals fun & fascinating facts about bacteria, viruses, & other germs & microbes. The Bacteria Book explores why we need bacteria, & introduces readers to its microbial mates
- viruses, fungi, algae, & protozoa. Bacteria are the most important living organisms on Earth, & 99 per cent of them are helpful, not harmful. Without bacteria, we wouldn`t have bread or cheese, & our bodies wouldn`t be able to work how we need them to. Microbes keep us & our world running in surprising ways. This book will show you how, through real-life examples of microbiology in action. The Bacteria Book is a fun & informative introduction to a STEAM subject that brings kids up-close with the big world of tiny science. With remarkable photography, kooky character illustrations, & lots of fun facts that toe the line between ”ew!” & ”oh!”, it`s the only book on microbiology young scientists won`t want to put down.
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There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery & despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming & clever Baudelaire children read on... The three youngsters encounter a greedy & repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune & cold porridge for breakfast. Then again, why trouble yourself with the unfortunate resolutions? Avoid these books in Lemony Snicket`s international bestselling series & you`ll never have to know what happens! ...

` If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book.` violet, Klaus & Sunny Baudelaire are most unfortunate children. Orphaned after the sudden death of their parents in a house fire, they are left in the hands of their guardian, Count Olaf, who has diabolical plans for them...`A Series of Unfortunate Events` has sold more than 60 million copies worldwide, has been translated into 41 languages & was adapted into a 2004 film starring Jim Carrey. ” Wicked good fun”. (Kirkus Reviews). ...

Ricardo Somocurcio is in love with a bad girl. He loves her as a teenager known as ` Lily` in Lima in 1950, where she claims to be from Chile but vanishes the moment her claim is exposed as fiction. He loves her next in Paris as ` Comrade Arlette`, an activist en route to Cuba, an icy, remote lover who denies knowing anything about the Lily of years gone by. Whoever the bad girl turns up as, & however poorly she treats him, Ricardo is doomed to worship her. Gifted liar & irresistible, maddening muse
- does Ricardo ever know who she really is?
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Lemony Snicket`s simply told story offers a refreshing, thoughtful, & hilarious look at the ways in which a bad mood wreaks havoc as it moves from person to person, leaving an unexpected trail of surprise in its wake: opportunities for laughter, forgiveness & even love. ...

Bernard Hinault is one of the greatest cyclists of all time. He is a five-time winner of the Tour de France & the only man to have won each of the Grand Tours on more than one occasion. Three decades on from his retirement, he remains the last Frenchman to win the Tour de France. His victory in 1985 marks the turning point when the nation who had dominated the first eight decades of the race they had invented suddenly found they were no longer able to win it. Hinault is the last `old-school` champion: a larger-than-life character from a working-class background, capable of winning on all terrains, in major Tours & one-day Classics. Nicknamed the ` Badger` for his combative style, he led a cyclists` strike in his first Tour & instigated a legendary punch-up with demonstrators in 1982 while in the middle of a race. Hinault`s battles with team-mates Laurent Fignon & Greg Le Mond provide some of the greatest moments in Tour history. In Bernard Hinault & the Fall & Rise of French Cycling, William Fotheringham finally gets to the bottom of this fascinating character & explores the reasons why the nation that considers itself cycling`s home has found it so hard to produce another champion. ...

Youth subculture in 20th Century Britain is a unique phenomenon. Throughout the decades, young people sought to define themselves sartorially, reflecting their identity in terms of regionalism, class & crucially, musical taste, through their clothes. This book is a comprehensive survey of over 50 underground `tribes` that roamed the streets of the UK from the `60s to the `90s. From Mod to Skinhead & Rocker to Riot Grrrl by way of Goth, the look of each movement is captured in meticulously researched, previously unseen archive photography. Explanatory texts in Sam Knee`s evocative tone provide context, & an illustration section at the back breaks down each look element by element. This is a key resource for fashion enthusiasts, musos & cultural historians, as well as a powerful, graphic document of Britain`s fashion evolution through the ages. ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR ARABIC FICTION 2018 For fans of The Kite Runner comes this remarkable debut, the number one bestselling title in Iraq, Dubai & the UAEIt`s 1991 & the Gulf War is raging. Two girls, hiding in an air raid shelter, tell stories to keep the fear & the darkness at bay, & a deep friendship is born. & while the city collapses around them, the sanctions bite & friends begin to flee, life goes on. People tend their gardens, go dancing & celebrate weddings, & the girls share their dreams, desires, school routines & first loves. In her brilliant debut novel, Shahad Al Rawi takes readers beyond the familiar images in the news to show the everyday struggle of Baghdad`s people, revealing the reality of growing up in a war-torn city that`s slowly disappearing in front of your eyes. ...

Baghdad 1917. Captain Jim Stringer, invalided from the Western Front, has been dispatched to investigate what looks like a nasty case of treason. He arrives to find a city on the point of insurrection, his cover apparently blown
- & his only contact lying dead with flies in his eyes. As Baghdad swelters in a particularly torrid summer, the heat alone threatens the lives of the British soldiers who occupy the city. The recently ejected Turks are still a danger
- & many of the local Arabs are none too friendly either. For Jim, who is not particularly good in warm weather, the situation grows pricklier by the day. Aside from his investigation, he is working on the railways around the city. His boss is the charming, enigmatic Lieutenant-Colonel Shepherd, who presides over the gracious dining society called ” The Baghdad Railway Club”
- & who may or may not be a Turkish agent. Jim`s search for the truth brings him up against murderous violence in a heat-dazed, labyrinthine city where an enemy awaits around every corner.


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The Bahamas in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...