The 20th century gave us two great theories of physics: the general theory of relativity, which describes the behaviour of things on a very large scale, including the entire Universe; & quantum theory, which describes the behaviour of things on a very small scale, the sub-atomic world.
The refusal of the Universe to reveal an equation that combines these two great ideas has caused some people to doubt our whole understanding of physics.

In this landmark new book, popular science master John Gribbin tells the dramatic story of the quest that has led us to discover the true age of the Universe (13.8 billion years) & the stars (just a little bit younger).

This discovery, Gribbin argues, is one of humankind’s greatest achievements & shows us that physics is on the right track to finding the ‘ Theory of Everything’.

13.8 provides an eye-opening look at this cutting-edge area of modern cosmology & physics, & tells the compelling story of what modern science has achieved – & what it can still achieve.

This paperback book has 242 pages & measures: 19.7 x 12.9 x 1.6cm








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An unspeakable evil. An impossible gift.

Renowned magus Taita is now over a hundred years old, & has ascended to

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The chilling, ghostly account of a doctor who is determined to find light in a lifeless body. Patient DL lies motionless in a small room at the end of a hospital corridor. She has suffered massive damage to her brain, & it's not clear whether she can see or hear the world around her. When Sarah Newman, the narrator of this ghostly tale, is charged with finding a spark of light in her lifeless body, she is drawn into a drama which extends far beyond the hospital walls. What accident befell DL to cause her such massive brain damage? Why does her family behave in such unsettling & perplexing ways? Why is DL's estranged husband visiting the patient after hours, in the dead of night? & what is troubling the narrator herself, who seems to carry a burden from her past? As the tension builds & the strange case of Patient DL becomes known to the outside world, Sarah Newman finds herself at the heart of a personal & an ethical dilemma. ' The Quick 'is the thrilling account of an obsession, charged throughout with a sense of the mystery of consciousness. It heralds the arrival of a major new talent. ...

The Quick & Easy Cookbook for Kids is a feast of delicious, easy-to-follow recipes. From salads to stir-fries, flapjacks to funny face pizzas, chicken drumsticks to chocolate cake, you'll find mouth-watering dishes for every taste. This book is perfect for parents to share with their little cooks. ...

Murder never felt so good When Lauren Stillwell sees her husband with another woman, her perfect world is destroyed. His betrayal turns her into a woman lusting for revenge. It was supposed to be a way to even the score. But Lauren's one night stand takes a shocking turn, & she witnesses an unbelievable crime. She's left torn between uncovering the truth & her fear that the truth may be unbearable. But either choice could cost her everything
- even her life. From the man the Sunday Telegraph called 'the master of the suspense genre' comes his steamiest, scariest novel since the No. 1 bestseller Honeymoon. The Quickie is a story of desires, secrets, & consequences that will have your heart pounding till the final page.
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How far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie & Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility.  Closeted in a pocket of London & doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking & looking for treasure until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity's entire existence. Now Lowrie & Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide who to save & who to sacrifice...   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781406375510 •†Author:   James Lauren •†Publisher:   Walker Books •†Format:   Paperback •†Pages:† 304 •†Dimensions:†12.9 x 19.7 x 3.1 cm   ...

When Gervase Frant, Seventh Earl of St Erth, returns at last from Waterloo to his family seat at Stanyon, he enjoys a less than welcome homecoming. Only Theo, a cousin even quieter than himself, is there to greet him
- & when he meets his stepmother & young half-brother he detects open disappointment that he survived the wars. But the dangers of the Lincolnshire countryside are quite different to those of the battlefield. Georgette Heyer was the most successful & best-loved novelist of her day, & The Quite Gentleman displays all the skills which won the hearts of her large & enduring audience.
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An early James Bond imitator, although the hero never uses a gun. After the brutal murder of two British agents in Berlin, secret agent Quiller (George Segal) is assigned by his boss Pol (Alec Guiness) to West Berlin where he must uncover the operations of the mysterious neo-Nazi organisation believed responsible for the murders. He is kidnapped by the group, after a night with a beautiful teacher, but later set free in the hope that he will lead them to his superior. ...

Molly & her family have moved around for years. Every time they think theyve found a home, one of the Quirks slips up & sends them packing.

The Quirk family, you see, is a bit, well, quirky. Each family member has a magical power that makes them unique, & highly unusual.

Mollys greatest desire is to fit in, & shes found the perfect spot: Normal, Michigan. With its chocolate-box houses, welcoming committees & famous town competitions, it seems like just the place for an ordinary new life.

But the Quirks arent known for fitting in
- especially in a place like Normal...

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781408841716
• Age: 5 to 8 Years
• Format: Paperback
• Author: Erin Soderberg
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Pages: 240
• Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 1.6cm

















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A highly contagious book virus, a literary society & a Snow Queen-like disappearing author

She came to realise that under

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