When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the H.M.S Beagle in 1836 he brought with him the notes & evidence which would form the basis of his landmark theory of evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory published as The Origin of Species in 1859 is the basis of modern biology & the concept of biodiversity. It also sparked a fierce scientific religious & philosophical debate which still continues today. ...

Do you want to learn about the physical origin of the Universe but dont have the rest of eternity to read up on it? Do you want to know what scientists know about where you & your planet came from but without the science blinding you? Course you do
- & who better than For Dummies to tackle the biggest strangest & most wonderful question there is! The Origins of the Universe For Dummies covers: * Early ideas about our universe* Modern cosmology* Big Bang theory* Dark matter & gravity* Galaxies & solar systems* Life on earth* Finding life elsewhere* The Universes forecast
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Look inside the Anti-Colouring Book & youll see that its nothing like an ordinary colouring book. You wont find pages of boring pictures to colour in
- instead its crammed with inspirational ideas thatll really get your imagination going. So what are you waiting for? Grab your paints crayons felt-tip pens or whatever else you like to use & get colouring creatively. If you can keep the book to yourself that is!
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The Austin Seven has such a strong following that it remains to this day our most popular pre-war car. It was also Britains cheapest & most successful pre-war car with nearly 300 000 built. Followers of the Austin Seven know what a complex family tree of models evolved over the years. The information needed to determine how a restored car should look is difficult to find especially as the model range is so wide but help is at hand in this book. This painstakingly researched book aims to reveal how these charming cars altered in detail over the years. ...

Criminals are not born in a vacuum & Frank Lucas is no exception. At the age of six he watched his cousin die in a lynching & in that moment of Southern brutality Frank Lucas notorious gangster billion-dollar-heroin importer & true-life inspiration for the film American Gangster" was born. " Original Gangster" is the story of the most notorious black gangster to ever rule the streets of New York. He went from running numbers in the 50s to importing millions of dollars of heroin in the 70s before losing it all at the hands of a snitch. This is the ultimate tale of ambition hubris & downfall. The original O.G. Lucas has gone down in history for his infamous business measure of cutting out middlemen in the drug trade buying heroin directly from its source in Southeast Asia & then smuggling it back in the coffins of dead US servicemen. Seven years of Lucas life were dramatised for the Hollywood blockbuster " American Gangster" but this is the first time that the mythical figure tells the story himself. The book delves even further into his extraordinary story showing just what a folk hero Lucas is to contemporary urban audiences. Its a brutally honest account of a gangster & his times." ...

Has any other British car ever equalled the cult status of the Mini particularly the hot Cooper & Cooper S versions built from 1961 to 1971? Genuine examples are expensive & highly prized today but fake Coopers abound & many cars have been inappropriately modified or incorrectly restored. This is the definitive guide to correct factory specifications & equipment for all Coopers from the 997cc Mk I to the 1275cc Mk III S with comprehensive colour photography of cars selected for their quality & authenticity. This is a re-issue of one of the most popular titles from the celebrated Original series accepted by classic car owners buyers & enthusiasts as the definitive source of advice on correct original & authentic specifications & equipment drawn from factory records parts lists & catalogues as well as the accumulated knowledge of the most respected restorers. ...

Parents can cherish every special moment in the first year of their childs life in this special book which makes the perfect christening gift. Space is provided for photos & even for the first lock of hair. This is a very special book to keep & look back on. It is illustrated with classic Beatrix Potter artwork. There are sections to fill in begin before baby even arrives so parents can note their thoughts & dreams & continue through the milestones until babys first year is at an end. ...

Dr. Mikao Usui developed the Reiki System & founded the original Japanese Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai organization. This book shows you the original hand positions of Dr. Usuis Reiki Handbook. It has been illustrated with 100 photos to make it easier to underst&. The hand positions for a great variety of health complaints have been listed in detail making it a valuable reference work for anyone who practices reiki. Now that the original handbook has been translated into English Dr. Usuis hand positions & healing techniques can be studied directly for the first time. Whether you are an initiate or a master if you practice Reiki you can expand your knowledge dramatically as you follow in the footsteps of a great healer. ...

First issued in 1910 the Rider-Waite Tarot is almost certainly the most widely used tarot card deck in the world. There are 78 tarot cards divided into the Major & Minor Arcanas designed by Pamela Colman Smith in accordance with A. E Waite's instructions. An instructional booklet by A. E. Waite is included explaining the tarot card meanings & how to use the cards for divination with an introduction by Stuart R. Kaplan. ...

First issued in 1910 this pack contains almost certainly the most widely used tarot card deck in the world along with an invaluable instructional book THE KEY TO THE TAROT which explains the history & usage of the tarot cards of which there are 78 divided into the Major & Minor Arcanas. The book can be used in conjunction with any set of tarot cards but it was written in particular to accompany the 78-card Rider-Waite tarot deck which was designed by Pamela Colman Smith in accordance with A. E Waite's instructions. THE KEY TO THE TAROT explains the history & symbolism of the cards & gives instructions on how to use them for purposes of divination. This edition

Includes:: a specially commissioned foreword by Liz Greene.

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