The description of creation as it appears in the Bible makes no sense. The first page of Genesis" features no humans at all. The substance of heaven & earth arise spontaneously at God's comm&. Light is mentioned twice whales appear before birds. Vegetation appears after light but before day is separated from night. Could it be however that the creation story in " Genesis" was written as it was because that is in fact the correct order of events at the beginning of the world? Can science
- while agreeing with Darwinian evolution the big bang theory & the complexity & deep age of the universe
- prove the order of events as described in the Bible to be true? In " The Genesis Enigma" respected scientist Andrew Parker brings the latest discoveries to bear on this controversial & contentious question & reveals in stunning detail how the world & all of the life on it came into being."

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A gripping high-concept thriller for fans of Dan Brown & Sam Bourne. In the sunburnt deserts of eastern Turkey archaeologists are unearthing a stone temple the worlds most ancient building. When Journalist Rob Luttrell is sent to report on the dig he is intrigued to learn that someone deliberately buried the site 10 000 years ago. Why? Meanwhile in London a bizarre attack is baffling the police. When a weird killing takes place on the Isle of Man followed by another in rural Dorset DC Mark Forrester begins to discern a curious pattern in these apparently random murders. What weaves together these two stories is the Genesis Secret: a revelation so shocking it may threaten the social structure of the world. Only one man knows the secret & he is intent on destroying the evidence before it can be uncovered. Spanning the globe from the ruined castles of Ireland to the desolate wastes of Kurdistan Tom Knoxs intense & compelling thriller weaves together genuine historical evidence scientific insights & Biblical mysteries into an electrifying tale that grips the reader mercilessly from beginning to end. ...

A plain-English guide to genetics Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals & the most recent discoveries. Now with 25 new & revised material Genetics For Dummies 2nd Edition gives you clear & accessible coverage of this rapidly advancing field. From dominant & recessive inherited traits to the DNA double-helix you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus youll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease develop new products solve crimes.. .and even clone cats. Covers topics in a straightforward & effective manner

Includes:: coverage of stem cell research molecular genetics behavioral genetics genetic engineering & more Explores ethical issues as they pertain to the study of genetics Whether you're currently enrolled in a genetics course or are just looking for a refresher Genetics For Dummies 2nd Edition provides science lovers of all skill levels with easy-to-follow information on this fascinating subject.

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Mafia a secret society & the worlds greatest treasures all converge in James Twinings all new jaw--dropping thriller featuring reformed art thief Tom Kirk It begins with a young man hanging from the Ponte Sant Angelo Rome his pockets weighed down with lead whilst the current of the river below slowly tightens the noose around his neck. Meanwhile in Las Vegas retired art thief Tom Kirk is asked by an old friend to investigate a case involving the theft of a long lost Caravaggio painting. When tragedy strikes Tom is left holding a blood-soaked body. Back in Rome Art Protection Squad officer Allegra Damico has been called to the Parthenon where a second body has been found It begins with a young man hanging from the Ponte Sant Angelo Rome his pockets weighed down with lead whilst the current of the river below slowly tightens the noose around his neck. Meanwhile in Las Vegas retired art thief Tom Kirk is asked by an old friend to investigate a case involving the theft of a long lost Caravaggio painting. When tragedy strikes Tom is left holding a blood-soaked body. Back in Rome police Lieutenant Allegra Damico has been called to the Parthenon where a second body has been found but this time the body is surrounded by mannequins. When a third body is found crucified upside down in the middle of the ancient forum Allegra realises there is a sinister link between the murders. Someone is staging famous Caravaggio paintings. Suspecting the detective leading the case is corrupt Allegra begins her own investigation. Spurred on by grief & the desire to avenge the murder of his friend Tom follows a trail to Rome where he finds Allegra piecing together a similar mystery. Before long they both find themselves submerged in a vast criminal conspiracy involving the police politicians the church & a secret society born of a pact between two Mafia families decades before. ...

Yael Azoulay does the United Nations' dirty work. From the caves of Afghanistan & the slums of Baghdad to the world's corporate boardrooms Yael's job is to broker the secret deals that grease the wheels of superpower diplomacy & big business. When a suspicious death at the UN headquarters in Manhattan is covered up Yael decides that the ends no longer justify the means & she goes rogue. Events quickly spiral out of control as Yael is forced on the run in the streets of New York & Geneva. Hunted by the world's intelligence & law enforcement agencies Yael must ultimately learn that salvation means not just saving other's lives but slaying her own inner demons. A gripping journey through the secret corridors of power. ...

Geneva 2012. When a Russian intelligence officer approaches MI5 with vital information about the imminent cyber-sabotage of an Anglo-American Defence programme he refuses to talk to anyone but Liz Carlyle. But who is he & what is his connection to the British agent? At a tracking station in Nevada US Navy officers watch in horror as one of their unmanned drones plummets out of the sky & panic spreads through the British & American Intelligence services. Is this a Russian plot to disable the West's defences? Or is the threat coming from elsewhere? As Liz & her team hunt for a mole inside the MOD the trail leads them from Geneva to Marseilles & into a labyrinth of international intrigue in a race against time to stop the Cold War heating up once again... ...

Geneva 2012. When a Russian intelligence officer approaches MI5 with vital information about the imminent cyber-sabotage of an Anglo-American Defence programme he refuses to talk to anyone but Liz Carlyle. But who is he & what is his connection to the British agent? At a tracking station in Nevada US Navy officers watch in horror as one of their unmanned drones plummets out of the sky & panic spreads through the British & American Intelligence services. Is this a Russian plot to disable the West's defences? Or is the threat coming from elsewhere? As Liz & her team hunt for a mole inside the MOD the trail leads them from Geneva to Marseilles & into a labyrinth of international intrigue in a race against time to stop the Cold War heating up once again... ...

Everyone would like a Genie to carry out their wishes right? Perhaps not as Fudge discovers when she gains her own supernatural helper! Be careful what you wish for...A new edition of this fun story from the author of the Megan series & bestselling historical novels including Velvet & Fallen Grace. Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant & dyslexic readers of 8+ ...

Richard Feynman was the most brilliant & influential physicist of our time. Architect of quantum theories enfant terrible of the atomic bomb project caustic inquisitor on the space shuttle commission ebullient bongo-player & storyteller
- Feynman played a bewildering assortment of roles in the science of the post-war era. A brilliant interweaving of Richard Feynmans colourful life & a detailed & accessible account of his theories & experiments.
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This is the spectacular rags-to-riches story of James Morrison (1789-1857) who began life humbly but through hard work & entrepreneurial brilliance acquired a fortune unequalled in nineteenth-century Engl&. Using the extensive Morrison archive Caroline Dakers presents the first substantial biography of the richest commoner in England recounting the details of Morrisons personal life while also placing him in the Victorian age of enterprise that made his success possible. An affectionate husband & father of ten Morrison made his first fortune in textiles then a second in international finance. He invested in North American railways was involved in global trade from Canton to Valparaiso created hundreds of jobs & relished the challenges of the science of business. His success enabled him to acquire land houses & works of art on a scale to rival the grandest of aristocrats. ...