Creation by Adam Rutherford uses the very latest science to provide the most up-to-date & comprehensive account yet of the story of life
- where it came from & where it is going. A superbly written explanation of how the origin of life on Earth became a question for science & what the answer might be". (Brian Cox). " One of the most eloquent & genuinely thoughtful books on science over the past decade... You will not find a better more balanced or up-to-date take on either the origin of life or synthetic biology... Essential reading for anyone interested in the coming revolution which could indeed rival the Industrial Revolution or the internet". (Nick Lane Observer). " This is a quite delightful two books in one. It is becoming increasingly clear that the 21st is the century of biology. This book is the perfect "story so far"". (Jim Al-Khalili). " An engaging account of both the mystery of life's origin & its impending resolution as well as a fascinating glimpse of the impending birth of a new synthetic biology". (Matt Ridley). "A witty engaging & eye-opening explanation of the basic units of life right back to our common ancestors & on to their incredible synthetic future. The mark of a really good science book it shows that the questions we still have are just as exciting as the answers we already know". (Dara O Briain). " In this book of two halves Rutherford tells the epic history of life on earth & eloquently argues the case for embracing technology which allows us to become biological designers". (Alice Roberts). Recent breakthroughs in the science of life are solving the great mystery of its origin while giving us the power to design its future. Presented here back-to-back these two gripping narratives reveal the full story of creation. The Origin of Life takes the reader on a gripping four-billion-year journey of discovery to explain what life is where it came from & in what form it first appeared. From interplanetary collisions to the inner-workings of cells & genes it offers answers to the very grandest of questions before arriving at a thrilling solution to the greatest detective story of them all. The Future of Life introduces a new chapter in human history: living technology. Our mastery of genetics now allows us to create entirely new life-forms within the laboratory
- goats that produce spider silk in their milk bacteria that excrete diesel cells that identify & destroy tumours
- but this revolutionary technology is fraught with controversy not least the fear of bioterrorism. While introducing us to these remarkable innovations & explaining how they work Adam Rutherford presents a powerful argument for their benefit to humankind. " The perfect primer on the past & future of DNA... Rutherford tells his stories with great brio & a disarming line in personal commentary". (Guardian). "I warmly recommend Creation. Rutherford's academic background in genetics gives him a firm grasp of the intricacies of biochemistry
- & he translates these superbly into clear English". (Financial Times). " Fascinating... The extraordinary science & his argument are worth every reader's scrutiny". (Sunday Telegraph). " Suspenseful erudite & thrilling". (Prospect). Dr Adam Rutherford is a geneticist writer & broadcaster whose work

Includes:: the award-winning series The Cell (BBC4) The Gene Code (BBC4) Horizon: ' Playing God' (BBC2) as well as numerous programmes for BBC Radio 4. He is an editor at the science journal Nature writes for the Guardian & has given numerous prestigious lectures as well as appearing in the ' Uncaged Monkeys' tour."





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Tom Wright raises searching questions about three key aspects of our culture: neo-gnosticism neo-imperialism & postmodernity. Employing a robust Trinitarian framework he invites the reader to reconsider key aspects of the biblical story while drawing out unexpected connections between ancient & contemporary world-views. The result is an incisive critique of common cultural assumptions & controlling narratives past & present & a clarion call for Christians to give fresh voice to God's truth in today's intellectual & political arenas. Essential reading for all who want to understand how the Gospel can be heard clearly in a world of doubt scepticism & confusion. ...

When the body of a young brunette is found in East River Park marked by signs of prolonged & painful torture Eve Dallas is catapulted back to nine years ago. A man the media tagged The Groom because he put silver rings on the fingers of his victims had the city on edge with a killing spree that took the lives of four women in fifteen days. But now The Groom has returned
- & Eves determined to finish him. Familiar with his methods Eve knows that he has already grabbed his next victim. When it turns out that the dead woman was employed by Eves billionaire husband Roarke she brings him onto the case
- a move that proves fitting when it becomes chillingly clear that the killer has made it personal. & chances are that hes working up to the biggest challenge of his illustrious career
- abducting a woman who will test his skills on every level & who promises to give him days & days of pleasure before she dies: Eve.


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For him death was a vocation. He was a maestro in the art of death. The keeper of time. The bringer of destiny. Lieutenant Eve Dallas is as tough as New York cops come. But on discovering the tortured body of a young woman Eve is catapulted back to nine years ago when a serial killer plagued the city & taunted her mercilessly. Putting rings on their fingers & carving their bodies he was named The Groom. & this time he is working up to his greatest challenge yet: abducting a woman who will test him like never before & become his most gratifying victim yet
- Eve. 'A witty dark page-turning tale' Jonathan Kellerman Book Twenty-Five in the New York Times number one bestselling series
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Wendy Jelbert shares her expertise in working with acrylics & in creating beautiful convincing landscapes. There is information on what materials to buy how to use sketches & photographs how to look at landscape shapes & how to use tone & composition to good effect. Wendy demonstrates a variety of acrylic techniques & explains elements of the landscape such as foregrounds distances & skies. There are six beautiful step-by-step demonstrations with clear photographs & instructions for readers to follow. ...

Take Your Colored Pencils Out of the Box.. .and Combine the Best of All Mediums! Creative Colored Pencil Workshop is your guide to exploring a new world of artistic possibilities. Following clear step-by-step demonstrations youll try your hand at a range of exciting techniques that blend colored pencils with all kinds of dynamic mediums including: Watercolor Gouache Acrylics Ink Graphite Oil pastels Metal leaf More than 25 fun projects show you how to use each medium successfully while offering in-depth guidance for working with various papers textures & surfaces. Best of all this book features the insightful instruction of two accomplished artists who offer different yet effective approaches to colored pencil creations. From highly realistic art to more abstract representations youll learn how each medium & technique can accommodate virtually any artistic style or subject. Creative Colored Pencil Workshop gives you the best of both worlds: the fluid spontaneity & speed of mixed media & the control & precision of colored pencils. Mix it up & see what happens! ...

Explore your natural creativity with some stunning & exotic patterns to colour in however & whenever you feel inspired. Doodling ...

Stimulate your child 's creative talent & imagination with fun crafts for two to ten-year-olds. This colourful book contains more than 100 fun projects plus numerous variations that will keep little hands busy using a range of materials. There are novel ideas for cards gifts decorations & accessories attractive ways to jazz up a T shirt or create a costume & delicious recipes for fancy cakes & other edible treats. Each project comes with easy-to-follow instructions including an at-a-glance guide to age suitability time taken & materials needed while handy templates allow you to cut the perfect shape. ...

One of the biggest trends in textiles at the moment is the use of the embellisher
- a simple-to-use machine that is very popular
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These crafty DIY artists are everywhere
- they are holding alternative craft fairs they advertise in craft magazines they are selling
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