Genius as a historical concept, rather than as a presumed trans-historical fact, is surprisingly underexamined, even as millions of daily decisions-personal, institutional, & governmental-are made according to unexamined assumptions about it.

The essays in this book show that the origins & uses of concepts of genius warrant careful examination.

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This book contains everything you need to know about reading your own body from body signs to posture. Explain & understand home health testing kits & how you can improve your energy levels, decrease stress & align your posture. Lush beauty regime analysing your skin & hair types & comes complete the knowledge of how to eradicate cellulite & a full 1 hour Myo stretch routine based. ...

Books Kids Reference & Non-Fiction Books Packed with 1, 000 quiz questions, this new title in the hugely successful Clever Kids® series will keep even the smartest of smarty-pants on their toes. This isn't your average question-&-answer book. From quick-fire true or false to head-scratching picture rounds, there's an endless variety of quiz types for kids to enjoy. Quizzers can dip in & out of different chapters if they choose, & can also tackle the majority of quizzes on their own. At the end of each chapter, there is a section dedicated to group play, where kids can team up & play against friends & family. This book aims to teach knowledge as well as test it
- with extended answers provided for trickier questions, kids have the opportunity to bolster their knowledge in different subject areas.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781780557106 •†Author: Joe Fullman •†Publisher:†  Michael O' Mara •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 192 •†Dimensions:† 12.9 x 19.8 x 2.9 cm
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With notes printed at the foot of each page, this edition describes Chaucer's method of creating a realistic effect through a pilgrimage that manages to bring together disparate characters who would be unlikely to meet in another context & shows how Chaucer uses clothing, language & social class as part of his characterisation of the pilgrims. ...

From the bestselling author of Rifles, the remarkable lives & battles of ten of Britain's greatest generals. Some ï ½ including Wellington, Kitchener & Montgomery ï ½ are names etched in the national mythology. Others are more obscure figures. But all ten men revealed either a brilliant ability or a fatal flaw. ...

Despite the flurry of media images to come of the wars in Afghanistan & Iraq, you have never really met these people, who serve as front-line troops. For whatever reason, the media simply doesn't get them. This title tells the soldiers' story in their own words. It is the story of young men that have been trained to become ruthless killers. ...

The bestselling debut novel from You Tube sensation Oli White.

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Separates fact from fiction & explains why & how GM crops can help us combat poverty, starvation & disease in the developing world, in a safe & responsible way. The author explains the technology & looks at the differences & similarities between genetic modification, conventional plant breeding, & natural processes. ...

Suitable for pupils at Key Stage 3, this series illustrates the relevance of science to our everyday lives. It relates what is learnt in school to real-world examples that are familiar or accessible to readers to facilitate comprehension of the curriculum. It offers a discussion of topical issues, from the environment to medical research. ...

Paying particular attention to the Mongol invasion of Europe, this study analyzes how Genghis Khan was able to unite the primitive Mongol tribes of the harsh Siberian steppes & organize them into highly mobile & disciplined squadrons which he used with devastating effect against his opponents. ...