Every arena of science has its own flash-point issues chemistry & poison gas, physics & the atom bomb & genetics has had a troubled history with race. As Jonathan Marks reveals, this dangerous relationship rumbles on to this day, still leaving plenty of leeway for a belief in the basic natural inequality of races. ...

Impressive numbers are thrown at us by the news every day. They are meant to help us underst&, to compare, to evaluate, but in practice they often befuddle rather than enlighten. This entertaining, practical book gives us the tools & tips to decipher the figures, & to enjoy the way numbers enable us to understand our world. ...

When Fred can't sleep, his mum suggests counting sheep. But sheep are boring so Fred counts elephants instead! Soon the house is full of elephants causing mayhem: they are splashing in the bathtub, eating everything in the fridge
- there's even a marching band on the stairs! This fun-filled picture book is perfect to share at bedtime!
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Embark on a rollickingly funny, downright dangerous & often unhinged quest that starts on an environmentally friendly motorcycle built on a shoestring budget by students, & ends with a plan to land speed record for biofuel-powered motorcycle. Carter is at his balls-to-the-wall best: prepare to laugh out loud. ...

We've all been there: you're asked a question at a special event or work presentation; you have to say something, think fast,

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Mrs H., Rachel, Edwina, Ida, Sarah, Dot & Chrissie all have something in common. They're women, they may be fat, thin, old, young, married or single, diverse as human beings can be but they are all survivors. This enthralling novel follows the ripples that go into ordinary lives which have been changed by a shared experience, all connected by the same hospital clinic in a small Northern town. This is a novel about what it means to live in the shadow of disease, & with mental & physical scars. With marvellous ambivalence of the title question, it leaves us with a great deal more to consider about life & its infinite variety. ...

Do you like poems? Are you sure you know what one is?! Join popular poet Roger Stevens for a trip through the different types of poetry: from advertising jingles to football chants, & from free verse to rap. Then, why not have a go at writing a poem of your own? ...

Books Reference Books Find out if your cat is Pussolini or Mother Purresa... In ancient Egypt cats were viewed as gods & in modern day they are no stranger to worship as the internet's favourite animal, but have you ever stopped to consider the true nature of the smug little creatures we so willingly welcome into our homes? Is your cat a dazzling Dolly Purrton in the making? Or a hateful Hannibal Lickter waiting to strike? Find out with this killer purrsonality quiz. With 16 personality profiles & tips on how to live in harmony with your cat, whatever their result, find out if your furry housemate dreams of world peace or world domination.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781529149944 •†Author: Stephen Wildish •†Publisher:†  Pop Press •†Format:†  Hardback •†Pages:† 128 •†Dimensions:† 11.9 x 1.7 x 16.7 cma ...

Is Your Cat Psychic? explores the fascinating world of feline cognition. It examines the five basic senses & presents a cats-eye view of the world, helping you to understand & communicate with your own kitty, & presents practical tests & activities that will help you gauge & even boost your cats intelligence.

It also considers a question familiar to owners of the most intelligent cats; Does your cat have a sixth sense?

This hardback book has 192 pages & measures: 20 x 14 x 2cm



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Books Contemporary Fiction Books Heartbreaking & heart-stealing, this modern-day fable is an unforgettable novel about sorrow, joy, friendship & love. It is early. A young man stands on a bridge & lets out a heart-wrenching scream. From deep in the woods, something screams back. It sounds improbable. But this is how Isaac meets the egg. The two are unlikely companions. But their chance encounter will transform Isaac's life in ways he cannot yet imagine. Maybe he will finally understand why he went there that morning. Maybe he will find a way, to tell the truth. Sometimes, to get out of the woods, you have to go into them. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781472285515 •†Author: Bobby Palmer  •†Publisher:†  Headline Review •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 288 •†Dimensions:†12.8 x 3 x 19.6 cm ...