How does the brain work? How different is a human brain from other creatures' brains? Is the human brain still evolving? In this fascinating book Michael O' Shea provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues & findings in current brain research & gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain & the mind. Chapters tackle subjects such as brain processes perception memory motor control & the causes of 'altered mental states'. A final section discusses possible future developments in neuroscience touching on artificial intelligence gene therapy the importance of the Human Genome Project drugs by design & transplants. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable. ...

Can you remember all the interesting facts you see for each country? Challenging memory recall game to test how many different things you can spot in 10 seconds. Contains 71 picture/question cards timer & dice. Carries EU Toy Safety Directive not suitable for children under 8 years. ...

Fully illustrated in colour here is a bonanza of mazes word games visual & logic puzzles & more. With a full range of difficulty but all totally solvable the puzzles are not meant to be tests. In fact they're engaging & humorous as fun to work on as they are satisfying to solve. In Gray Matter readers first solve a short crossword then use the letters in the puzzle to crack a riddle. Hot Lines involves matching kids to their clothing- based on tan lines. Flea Circuit is an unusual maze that you find your way out of by jumping around the page like a flea. A scavenger hunt runs through the book solve every puzzle to amass the clues & earn the bound in certificate of achievement. ...

From an era when the postal service was in its heyday & a postcard mailed in the morning would arrive the same afternoon to inform friends or relatives that you would be joining them that day for tea comes this collection of pictorial memories of Braintree & Bocking & a few of the surrounding villages. Many of the scenes will still be instantly recognisable but others will need more careful scrutiny. Changes have often been extensive. This fascinating collection of nearly 200 old photographs has been selected from the authors' own private collections & will provide residents old & new with a wealth of nostalgic delight. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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Meet the Railway Rabbits! Join the irrepressible Longears family as they get in & out of scrapes meet new friends & perform daring rescues. But Burdock the buzzard & the terrifying Red Dragon are always on the lookout for naughty rabbits who stray too far from home... Its wintertime & Bramble is on a very special treasure hunt. Heartwarming hilarious with Anna Curreys charming illustrations this is a brilliant new animal adventure series from a bestselling childrens author. ...

Impress your classmates with this cute bramble wood lunch bag. This lunch bag has an adorable animal print & is perfect for packed lunches picnics or when youre feeling a little peckish! Features include: zip closure padded handle name & class label. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. ...

Keep your notes in tact with this adorable bramble wood organiser. This lovable organiser boasts lots of helpful features & a cute owl design. Features include: week to view diary notes pages address records & an adorable owl print ballpen (with blue ink). ...

This book offers a fascinating insight into the golden age of rail travel for everyone with fond memories of this often ignored aspect of British history. It

Includes:: existing preserved & lost branch lines
- 62 in total
- from the far north of Scotland to Cornwall. It contains 22 special feature spreads on related topics including on holiday toy trains & working on the railway.



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The branch lines of Dorset shared almost equally between the GWR & LSWR varied from lightly built rural railways carrying a low volume of traffic to the Swanage branch which at times carried main line express locomotives. Fortunately this line has been preserved & can still be enjoyed today. Many Dorset branches served seaside resorts while other lines were principally or solely for industrial or military use. The county had an unusual number of lines running to quays two passing through streets for a mile & mingling with other traffic. One such interesting branch was the Weymouth Harbour Tramway which carried the Channel Islands Boat Express through the back streets of the town as well as dealing with tomatoes potatoes & other produce. All the Dorset branches are described in this absorbing entertaining & well-researched book. Colin G. Maggs foremost railway historian provides a marvellously wide-ranging view of over 150 years of rail travel. Anecdotes of branch life & the people who ran them enrich the narrative throughout including the story of the vanishing train driver
- & his later appearance in court. The main railway routes are given a brief account before each branch is looked at in detail. Profusely illustrated with over 200 fascinating photographs maps & ephemera this book will appeal not only to railway enthusiasts but to local historians & model makers.
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