For millennia humanity has gazed in wonder at the night sky, tracked the motions of the planets & attempted to explain our place in the Universe. But only in our own time has the true scale, the astonishing variety & the remarkable strangeness of the cosmos come clearly into focus. The pace & sophistication of recent scientific discovery has been breathtaking, but breakthroughs are often difficult to understand & their impact is hard to fully appreciate. In Universe ...

What drives volcanic eruptions? How do gentle breezes swell into devastating storms? Why were the dinosaurs wiped out? Award-winning writer Martin Redfern draws on the latest scientific research to answer these questions. It is an ideal introduction for anyone keen to explore the wonders of our planet. This book has 208 pages & is 20.7cm x 17.6cm x 2cm. ...

This enchanting anthology of magical stories will whisk young readers off into imaginary worlds of curious characters, fantastical creatures & spellbinding events. Tales spanning several centuries from renowned authors such as Rudyard Kipling, the Brothers Grimm, Joseph Jacobs & Andrew Lang weave a rich & colourful tapestry of magic & fantasy. The stories are split into five clear sections including Magical Places, Enchanments & transformations, & Wishes & Dreams. Each tale is brought to life by captivating illustrations, making this is a sparkling collection for readers to treasure. ...

Just the mention of mathematics is enough to strike fear into the hearts of many, yet without it, the human race couldn't be where it is today. By exploring the subject through its 50 key insights
- from the simple (the number one) & the subtle (the invention of zero) to the sophisticated (proving Fermat's last theorem)
- this book shows how mathematics has changed the way we look at the world around us.

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Details: If you want to build muscle, burn fat & get into the shape of your life, what you do in the kitchen is just
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This fiercely entertaining collection is packed with tales of dragons, ogres, giants, sea serpents & other weird & wonderful monsters. Featuring acclaimed authors such as Edith Nesbit, L Frank Baum & Joseph Jacobs, each tale is accompanied by gripping illustrations. This is a thoroughly entertaining anthology that all little monsters will enjoy. ...

Which fifty people made Britain the wreck she is? From ludicrous propagandist Alastair Campbell to the Luftwaffe's allies, the modernist architects, it's time to name the guilty. Quentin Letts sharpens his nib & stabs them where they deserve it, from TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh, the dumbed-down buffoon who put the 'h' in Aspidistra, to the perpetrators of the ' Credit Crunch'. Margaret Thatcher ruptured our national unity. The creators of East Enders trashed our brand over high tea. Thus, he argues, are the people who made our country the ugly, scheming, cheating, beer-ridden bum of the Western world. Here are the fools & knaves & vulgarians who ripped down our British glories & imposed the tawdry & the trite. In a half century we have gone from end-of-Empire to descent-into-Hell. ...

Despite its immense wealth, & the high public profile it enjoys, English football is not a land of milk & honey. The national side has won the World Cup only once when England staged the tournament in 1966 & the woeful performances in recent years would suggest that Sir Alf Ramsey's success will retain its unique status. "50 People Who Fouled Up Football" casts a sceptical eye on the game in this country. It looks at the game as it really is, through the gaze of an outsider, who grew up loving the game but who has been turned off by the excesses of players, managers, broadcasters & fans, & increasingly by the rich men who own & run the clubs. The big bang came in 1992, when the Premier League went its own merry way, aided by the millions that Sky television found to ease the passage. Now the game is richer, & can attract the world's leading stars, but it is poorer in spirit. The old football community means little to these Masters of the Universe. The old links between club & community have been ruined, & many players live in a different world, where they feel free to behave as they like. The book names the guilty, who include those on the fringes of the game as well as the ones at the heart of it. Indignant in the right sense, it is a lament for a spoilt game, & a world that has vanished. The 50 People are: Alan Green; Alan Hansen; Alan Hardaker
- FA administrator; Alan Sugar; Alf Ramsey; Ashley Cole;. Bill Shankley; Bob Shennan; Charles Hughes; Cristiano Ronaldo; David Baddiel; David & Victoria Beckham; Denis Wise; Derek Hatton; Don Revie; Garry Cook; George Best; George Graham; Golden Generation; Gordon Taylor; Graham Poll; Graham Taylor; Harold Thompson; Hooligans; Hunter Davies; Ian Wright; Joey Barton; John Hall/ Freddie Shepherd; Jonathan Barnett & Mel Stein; Jose Mourinho; Ken Bates; Lord Kinnaird; Nick Love; Paul Gascoigne; Paul Ince; Peter Kenyon; Peter Ridsdale; Peter Swales; Piers Morgan; Pini Zahavi; Richard Keys; Richard Scudamore; Robinho; Roman Abramovich; Sam Allardyce; Sepp Blatter; Steve McLaren; Terry Venables; & Tony Banks.
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From despotic mass-murderers to sports cheats, & from corrupt politicians to truly dreadful celebrities, who has had the most damaging
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Science first began as a branch of philosophy, but it has since grown up & moved out of the family home, & its successes have put its parent in the shade. Thanks to scientific knowledge we have walked on the Moon, cured once-fatal illnesses, & even identified the very building blocks of life & the universe. But it is these very successes that underline the need for philosophy. How much should we trust the pronouncements of scientists that we read in the media? What are the ethical implications of our delving into the foundations of our DNA, reproductive treatments, or artificially prolonging life? & are there limits to what science can tell us about the world we think we know? In straightforward & accessible terms, 50 Philosophy of Science Ideas You Really Need to Know explains the key philosophical questions that continue to lie at the heart of the nature & practice of science today. The ideas explored include: Appearance & reality; Knowledge; Anti-realism; Metaphysics; Science & gender; Phenomenology & science. ...