The bestselling author of Fermats Last Theorem & The Code Book tells the story of the brilliant minds that deciphered the mysteries of the Big Bang. A fascinating exploration of the ultimate question: how was our universe created? Albert Einstein once said: The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible. Simon Singh believes geniuses like Einstein are not the only people able to grasp the physics that govern the universe. We all can. As well as explaining what the Big Bang theory actually is & why cosmologists believe it is an accurate description of the origins of the universe this book is also the fascinating story of the scientists who fought against the established idea of an eternal & unchanging universe. Simon Singh renowned for making difficult ideas much less daunting than they first seem is the perfect guide for this journey. Everybody has heard of the Big Bang Theory. But how many of us can actually claim to understand it? With characteristic clarity & a narrative peppered with anecdotes & personal histories of those who have struggled to understand creation Simon Singh has written the story of the most important theory ever. ...

A is for... Awards. The Big Bang Theory has been showered with awards for being the smartest & funniest TV sitcom around. B is for... Barenaked Ladies. Read all about the band that performed the shows famous theme song The History of Everything. C is for... Caltech. Find out more about the world-famous university where our favourite four Big Bang characters work. ...

The dramatic story of five key turning points in a thousand years of Western music
- discoveries that changed the course of history.
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Arnold Rothstein (18821928) was described in the newspapers of the 1920s as a sportsman " "a gambler " & "the man who fixed the 1919 World Series. " But he was much more than that. A bootlegger & labor racketeer he corrupted politicians promoted crooked stock sales & imported narcotics. & perhaps most importantly he transformed organized crime from a thuggish activity practiced by hoodlums into a big business run like a corporation with himself at the top. For twenty years the name of Arnold Rothstein symbolized moneybig-time money gambling money racket money illegal money millions upon millions of dollars. His share was ninety percent of any deal; he was never indicted for a single crime; he always won at cards & horses. & despite his involvement in dozens of murders & hundreds of other crimes his luck never ran out. At least not until 1928 the year in which he was fatally shot. The perpetratorsand Rothsteins millionswere never found. The Big Bankroll is the definitive biography of the man known simply as Mr. Big. In it Leo Katcher reveals not only sordid details of the life of Americas most powerful gambler but illuminates the whole era in which crime became king." ...

Little Bear longs to be as big & as fast as his mother. In the cold Arctic snow Mother Bear shows her little polar bear cub what its like to be grown up. But at the end of the day Little Bear decides that he isnt quite ready to grow up yet
- after all being small brings its own rewards! This is a story with flocking on the bears.
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A classic image of London printed on the board cover of this A5 notebook from Noteletts. With black inner lining paper & quality ruled pages with blank date spaces at the top of each page this can be used as a notebook or a journal. Also contains a personal information page & a black ribbon place marker. ...

Discover the big story of the Bible from Creation to Revelation told especially for young children. Meet the much-loved Bible Friends characters in every story
- each one h&-made by designers Mark & Anna Carpenter. The Big Bible Storybook" is ideal to use alongside the Bubbles group material for children aged 5 & under from Scripture Unions Light programme. Light is Scripture Unions exciting range of contemporary resources for the whole church community
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Tashi is too cunning for the warlord & the wicked baron & far too clever for the giant. Hes craftier than the witch & quicker than the demon & much braver than the ghost. But dont take his word for it! Read his amazing adventures for yourself & decide whether Tashi really is the worlds smallest superhero or just a terrific storyteller! Classroom activities for the Tashi books are available to be downloaded from the Allen & Unwin website. Large print & black & white drawings make the books ideal for first readers & the themes of storytelling friendship & adventure will inspire classroom discussion. ...

This is a beautiful reissue of a timeless classic. A child & her mother walk in the moonlight beside the sea. This night will become a memory as luminous & enduring as the moon itself. With unforgettable silver-washed images & gentle flowing words The Big Big Sea" portrays a bond between parent & child that makes even the dark sea safe & serene. It is from the winner of the 2004 Hans Christian Andersen Medal!" ...

Toot toot! Hold tight! Ben & Bella are off on another adventure! This time with the Big Blue Train! They set off for the seaside with various animal friends jumping leaping & squashing aboard along the way but will everyone manage to squeeze on & just why is everyone heading for the seaside? A brilliant second title from Julia & Adrian the team that brought you the bright & bouncy award-winning Big Red Bath. ...