Vegetables are more than just food for humans: theyve been characters companions & even protagonists throughout history. How Carrots Won the Trojan War" is a delightful collection of little-known stories about the origins legends & historical significance of 23 of the worlds most popular vegetables. Curious cooks devoted gardeners & casual readers alike will be fascinated by the far-fetched tales of their favourite foods pasts. Readers will discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle how celery contributed to Casanovas conquests how peas almost poisoned General Washington why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate & of course how carrots helped the Greeks win the Trojan War (hint: carrots enabled the soldiers to stay inside the Trojan horse without a break)." ...

A unique interactive guide to understanding how cars operate. From the parts of a car its controls & engine to acceleration gears suspension & steering this title teaches the science behind cars in a fun accessible way. Readers can then put this science into practice by building working models using the perforated workshop board & colour-coded machine parts. A timeline on every spread explores how cars have developed throughout history. With a hands-on approach that brings theories to life this is a must for budding mechanics & engineers! ...

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This is the second edition of a textbook that has met with enthusiastic acclaim since its publication in 1988. It explores in detail theories & discussions of how children think & learn. It also looks at the practical implications of research & acknowledges some of the difficult problems teachers face when trying to put theory & research into practice in the classroom. Although retaining much of the structure & information of the first edition the author has now included a new overview chapter in which he outlines some of the major developments that have occurred over the past decade. Ensuing chapters have also been amended to discuss these changes in relation to the topics addressed in each. The chapter on mathematics has been substantially re-worked to include new information in both theoretical understanding & also knowledge of children's understanding while the final chapter on education incorporates a new section on educational technology & its relation to major theories of learning & development. ...

Having sold more than 2 million copies over its lifetime How Computers Work is the definitive illustrated guide to the world of PCs & technology. In this new edition youll find detailed information not just about every last component of hardware found inside your PC but also in-depth explanations about home networking the Internet PC security & even how cell phone networks operate. Whether youre interested in how the latest graphics cards power todays most demanding games or how a digital camera turns light into data youll find your answers right here. Ron White is a former executive editor & columnist for PC Computing where he developed the visual concept behind How Computers Work. Founder of one of the earliest PC user groups he has been writing about computers for 25 years & is known for building wildly extreme computers. Timothy Edward Downs is an award-winning magazine designer illustrator & photographer. He has directed & designed several national consumer business technology & lifestyle magazines always infusing a sense of how it works" into every project. A full-color illustrated adventure into the wonders of TECHNOLOOGY This full-color fully illustrated guide to the world of technology assumes nothing & explains everything. Only the accomplished Ron White & award-winning Tim Downs have the unique ability to meld descriptive text with one-of-a-kind visuals to fully explain how the electronic gear we depend on every day is made possible. In addition to all the content youve come to expect from prior editions this newly revised edition

Includes:: all-new coverage of topics such as: * How tablet PCs put the power of a PC quite literally in your hands * How Windows Vista makes your Windows desktop translucent & makes your PC more secure * How advances in optical disc technology such as dual-layer DVD HD-DVD & Blu-Ray discs continue to push the envelope * How Apples new iPhone is revolutionizing what cell phones can do * How Bit Torrent technology enables anyone to share information with everyone For a decade How Computers Work has helped newbies understand new technology while at the same time hackers & IT pros have treasured it for the depth of knowledge it contains. This is the perfect book about computing to capture your imagination delight your eyes & expand your mind no matter what your technical level! Category: General Computing Covers: PCs/ Hardware User Level: Beginning-Intermediate"

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At just five years old Dana learned that there was no one she could trust. Most devastating of all even her own mother betrayed her & in the most unimaginable way. For years Dana & her younger sister suffered at the hands of one of Britain's largest ever-known paedophile rings. & their mother did nothing to protect them. Only now is Dana's nightmare coming to an end as she crusades to put her abusers behind bars. In June 2007 the truth was finally exposed. Dana bravely testified against her own mother. The woman who had subjected Dana & her sister to a lifetime of horror was sentenced to twelve years in prison. It was one of the most traumatic ordeals Dana has ever experienced. But a shocked world was finally forced to open its eyes to what happened to Dana. This is her story of survival. ...

A young child's introduction to human reproduction first published in hardback in 1997 which follows the first nine months of a childs life within its mothers womb. Ideal for National Curriculum Key Stage 1-2. Illustrated in full colour by Brita Granstrom. ...

Have you ever wondered what colour dinosaurs really were what they had for breakfast or even whether you could beat one in a running race? You have! Then this is the book for you. Crammed full of interesting dino-facts & bursting with detailed illustrations How Dinosaurs Really Work covers everything you need to know about these roaring beasts. The perfect book for all dino-crazy youngsters. ...

Boisterous toddler board books join the phenomenally best-selling How Do Dinosaurs series! How do dinosaurs clean their rooms? With rubbish bins & dusters & brooms! Jane Yolens playful read-aloud text & Mark Teagues hilarious illustrations show your own little dinosaurs just how fun & easy tidying up can be! Perfect for parents to read aloud to their children this book is as funny as it is instructive. ...