Science is about discovery a journey towards knowledge. With authors as diverse as Galileo & Lewis Carroll the extracts featured in this anthology span centuries & continents; they include startling revelations that changed the way we think & tackle more prosaic questions such as why the sea is salty; they consider the natural beauty of the snowflake & the man-made wonder of the first computer. What links them all is a desire to understand explain & enrich the world & the ability to communicate this in original clear & engaging prose. ...

Which sort of seducer could you be: Siren? Rake? Cold Coquette? Star? Comedian? Charismatic? or Saint? This book will show you which. Charm persuasion the ability to create illusions: these are some of the many dazzling gifts of the Seducer the compelling figure who is able to manipulate mislead & give pleasure all at once. When raised to the level of art seduction & indirect & subtle form of power has toppled empires won elections & enslaved great minds. In this beautiful sensually designed book Greene unearths the two sides of seduction: the characters & the process. Discover who you or your pursuer most resembles. Learn too the pitfalls of the anti-Seducer. In part II immerse yourself in the twenty four manoeuvres & strategies of the seductive process the ritual by which a seducer gains mastery over their target. Understand how to ' Choose the Right Victim' ' Appear to Be an Object of Desire' & ' Confuse Desire & Reality'. In addition Greene provides instruction on how to identify victims by type. Each fascinating character & each cunning tactic demonstrates a fundamental truth about who we are & the targets we've become
- or hope to win over. The Art of Seduction" is an indispensable primer on the essence of one of history's greatest weapons & the ultimate power trip."
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The definitive text on segmented turning. Tibbetts discusses various types of construction staved & ring design as well as the difference between inlaid & segmented lamination. Step-by-step instructions give detailed explanations on how to proceed with this highly visual form of turning.

Includes:: which woods to use glue types creating a blueprint for your work building a vessel shortcuts building a stave constructed vessel & building an Indian blanket design ring.

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A well-designed easy-to-navigate website is useless if no one can find it. In this book four experts help you optimize your site for search engine visibility using proven guidelines & cutting-edge techniques for planning & executing a comprehensive strategy. Much has changed in SEO since the first edition of this book including new methods for ranking sites based on user engagement with pages & content. Search engines also have enhanced their ranking results with data from social media. This second edition helps you adjust to these changes with an array of effective tactics from basic to advanced. It's the ideal SEO reference. * Explore the underlying theory behind SEO & how search engines work * Learn the steps you need to prepare for execute & evaluate SEO initiatives * Examine a number of advanced strategies & tactics * Understand the intricacies involved in managing complex SEO projects * Learn what's necessary to build a competent SEO team with defined roles * Glimpse the future of search & what lies ahead for the SEO industry ...

This unique book offers a comprehensive & practical introduction to kung fu & all the other aspects of Shaolin wisdom. An inspirational read it shows how kung fu & other Shaolin arts can bring you health vitality & spiritual joy. It

Includes:: practical exercises & meditation techniques & provides a fascinating history of various styles of kung fu how kung fu patterns & sets are constructed & the strategies for victory developed. The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu is a seminal guide which will be invaluable to everyone interested in martial arts meditation stress management healing & spiritual development.

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In this book artwork consists of everything from jewellery & watches to light fixtures. Welcome to the world of Steampunk: a unique fantasy version of nineteenth century Victorian England imbued with today's technology resulting in devices & contraptions that seem to have sprung from the mind of a mad twenty-first century scientist. In this book you'll discover the captivating & dynamic world of this emerging genre through the creative vision of today's leading Steampunk artists all featured in the world's first museum exhibit of Steampunk held at The Museum of the History of Science at Oxford University in Engl&. No longer satisfied with the plastic design of today's mass-produced products these artists are crafting a romantic new standard for modern goods by applying the characteristics of Steampunk. This expanded edition has added artist profiles & a look at what is happening in the world of Steampunk since the exposition. ...

Brilliantly demonstrated in Thinking Strategically" [ISBN 978 0 393 31035 1] game theory is bursting with lessons for us all (" The Observer"). Here the authors provide the long-awaited sequel. Game theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It's the art of anticipating your opponent's next moves; knowing that your rival is trying to do the same thing to you. Though parts of game theory involve common sense much is counterintuitive & it can only be mastered by developing a new way of seeing the world. Using case studies the authors show how nearly every business & personal interaction has a game theory component to it. The authors look at questions such as whether the winners of reality-TV contests are instinctive game theorists or if big-time investors see things that most people miss & what great poker players know that the average person doesn't. Mastering game theory will make the reader more successful in business & life: this lively book is the key to that mastery." ...

When it releases this fall Rapunzel (new title forthcoming) will be the 50th animated feature produced by Walt Disney Animated Studios. Featuring the stunning concept art behind the newest Disney masterpiece-from sketches & character designs to storyboards & color scripts-The Art of Rapunzel also gives readers an inside look at the films fascinating history which began over sixty-five years ago with Walt Disneys early explorations in the fairy tale. ...

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The Croods" takes us back to a previously undiscovered era known as the Croodaceous period when Mother Nature was still experimenting. Trying to find their evolutionary niche are The Croods family. " The Art of The Croods" traces the evolution of the comedy adventure movie with over 400 pieces of concept art character sketches storyboards & digital paintings & key talent interviews." ...