A modern classic Einsteins Dreams" is a fictional collage of stories dreamed by Albert Einstein in 1905 when he worked in a patent office in Switzerl&. As the defiant but sensitive young genius is creating his theory of relativity a new conception of time he imagines many possible worlds. In one time is circular so that people are fated to repeat triumphs & failures over & over. In another there is a place where time stands still visited by lovers & parents clinging to their children. In another time is a nightingale sometimes trapped by a bell jar. Now translated into thirty languages " Einsteins Dreams" has inspired playwrights dancers musicians & painters all over the world. In poetic vignettes it explores the connections between science & art the process of creativity & ultimately the fragility of human existence." ...

Riddles paradoxes & conundrums have been confusing & confounding people since at least the time of the Ancient Greeks. The eponymous riddle according to legend was devised by Albert Einstein as a child. He claimed that only about 2% of the population would be able to work out the correct answer. There are no tricks & there is only one answer. It requires the cool application of logic to solve. & a lot of patience. Einsteins Riddle features fifty of the toughest logic problems lateral thinking puzzles & tests of mental agility. By turns entertaining & infuriating the puzzles challenge our preconceptions tell us about how we reason & provide a rigorous intellectual workout. ...

This is a vivid & compelling account of the final thirteen days of the Romanovs counting down to the last tense hours of their lives. On 4 July 1918 a new commandant took control of a closely guarded house in the Russian town of Ekaterinburg. His name was Yakov Yurovsky & his prisoners were the Imperial family: the former Tsar Nicholas his wife Alexandra & their children Olga Tatiana Maria Anastasia & Alexey. Thirteen days later at Yurovskys command & on direct orders from Moscow the family was gunned down in a blaze of bullets in a basement room. This is the story of those murders which ended 300 years of Romanov rule & began an era of state-orchestrated terror & brutal repression. ...

Before the Battle of El Alamein in 1942 the British had never won a major battle on land against the Germans; nor indeed had anyone else. Drawing on a remarkable array of first-hand accounts this book reveals the personal experiences of those on the frontline & provides fascinating details of how the war was actually fought. It also

Includes:: analysis of the strategic decisions made by the generals. El Alamein 1942 is the story of exactly how a seemingly beaten & demoralized army turned near-defeat into victory in a little over four months of protracted & bloody fighting in the harsh North African desert.

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General Auchinleck British C-in-C Middle East & commander of the 8th Army chose to stop Rommel's advance into Egypt in 1942. The first battle of El Alamein halted Rommel's advance cold & his attempt to resume the advance was defeated by Montgomery forcing Rommel to wait for the Allied offensive. On 23 October a 1 000-gun barrage launched the third battle of El Alamein. Although Rommel tried to hold the Alamein line he had to retreat westwards when his forces were in danger of being surrounded. Never again did the Afrika Korps threaten Egypt. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the battle that turned the tide in favour of the Allies in Africa. ...

El Salvadors roads are less travelled compared to other Central American countries making for a country which retains that elusive quality travellers often look for: adventure. From dramatic volcanic landscapes to blue-green lagoons from the bustle of San Salvador to the quiet wilderness of El Impossible National Park this guidebook will help you make the most of your visit to this spectacular country. * Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there & around. * Highlights maps of the region so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive up-to-date listings of where to eat drink & sleep. * Detailed street maps for San Salvador & other key towns. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information on how to get around this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of El Salvador without weighing you down. The content of Footprintfocus El Savador guide has been extracted from Footprints Central America & Mexico Handbook. ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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This new 2008 edition of this popular course has been fully revised to support the new specifications. It

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This new 2008 edition of this popular course has been fully revised to support the new specifications. This Grammar Workbook & CD is ideal for improving students' listening & speaking skills & contains a variety of authentic listening activities including interviews reports dialogues & discussions. ...

Reeling from a devastating discovery Prince Attrebus continues on his seemingly doomed quest to obtain a magic sword that holds the key to destroying the deadly invaders. Meanwhile in the Imperial City the spy Colin finds evidence of betrayal at the heart of the empire
- if his own heart doesnt betray him first. & Annaig trapped in Umbriel itself has become a slave to its dark lord.
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