In a very near future a functionally illiterate America is about to collapse. But dont tell that to poor Lenny Abramov proud author of what may well be the worlds last diary. Despite his job at an outfit called Post-Human Services which attempts to provide immortality for its super-rich clientele death is clearly stalking this cholesterol-rich morsel of a man. & why shouldnt it? Lennys from a different century. He TOTALLY loves books (or printed bound media artifacts as theyre now known) even though most of his peers find them smelly & annoying. But even more than books Lenny loves Eunice Park an impossibly cute & impossibly cruel 24-year-old Korean-American woman who just graduated from Elderbird College with a major in Images & a minor in Assertiveness. When riots break out in New Yorks Central Park the citys streets are lined with National Guard tanks & patient Chinese creditors look ready to foreclose on the whole mess Lenny vows to convince his fickle new love that in a time without standards or stability there is still value in being a real human being. ...

This book is suitable for ages 6 to 12 years. Fizz gurgle bubble & brew! Hours of outrageous science fun await children with Jill Hausers incredible science concoctions. Children explore a world of amazing science
- from capillary action to liquid density to emulsions to plastics
- all while making magical mixtures they concoct themselves! This book

Features: over 50 safe inexpensive science mixtures using household ingredients encourage kids to discover & think creatively; explore density with hovering veggies explode colors in milk to learn about molecular movement & cross-link polymers to make plastic blobber; concoct sticky water gooblek jigglin gelatin worms lava liquid lasagna & creepy water ghosts; & simple experiments with spectacular results make the wonder of science accessible to every child.



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Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms libraries & homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code kids quickly learn computer programming concepts & make cool games & animations. In Super Scratch Programming Adventure! kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. Theyll create projects inspired by classic arcade games that can be programmed (and played!) in an afternoon. With patient step-by-step explanations of the code & fun programming challenges to spark their own creative additions kids will be creating their own games in no time. This full-color comic book makes programming concepts like flow control subroutines & data types effortless to absorb. Packed with ideas for games that kids will be proud to show off Super Scratch Programming Adventure! is the perfect first step for the budding programmer. ...

With high unemployment & jobseekers fighting for fewer & fewer jobs its never been more important to get an edge when looking for that next career move. The right experience & qualifications a good CV & a nicely worded covering letter are no longer enough
- they are the bare minimum! In this book experienced recruiter Simon Gray explains how to get ahead what to do &
- just as crucially
- what not to do in order to win in the highly competitive job race. He also explores the psychology of looking for a job & divulges his revolutionary techniques to get noticed & employed in a crowded market. If you are looking for a job or planning to change career this is the book you cant afford not to read!


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Aimed at children aged 7-11 heres the super new shape of things to come! Farewell standard square: in these word searches both the grids & the words inside form great shapes
- including letters numbers & even objects such as stars boots & music notes. Every one is different! The grid that looks like an A has a list of words that make the shapes of As within the grid. Its loads of fun.
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It's finally the summer holidays & Jess can't wait to spend time with all her friends especially JJ now that they're officially dating. But then JJ has to return to the states the other boys head-off on holiday together & her dad decides that she should get a job over the break & suddenly a fun summer seems like a distant dream. So when Stephanie Harper a famous astrologer asks Jess to go on tour with her she jumps at the chance. & with JJ away & a new boy on the scene Jess wonders if this summer could be full of excitement after all… ...

With 35 simple yet striking projects Super-cute Felt is a must-have book for anyone with an appreciation of adorable h&-crafted objects. Start with the ' Accessories' chapter packed with pretty brooches necklaces & scarves to keep you warm & snug
- try the cute kitty purse that is sure to delight any little girl. ' Gifts' is next with plenty of inspirational ideas such as the fruity pincushion that any keen crafter will use again & again. In ' Homewares' you will find coasters tea cosies & hot water bottle covers all with a touch of vintage glamour. Finally ' Celebrations' has unique decorating ideas for all the holidays including Christmas Halloween & Easter. There are projects for all skill levels so you don't have to be an old hand in order to create something really special. Every design comes complete with clear step-by-step instructions & illustrations to guide you through each step. & at the back is a helpful techniques section explaining all the stitches & skills required plus tips & tricks to make your creations really stand out.
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Until it is definitively replaced by the Rafale M around 2015 the Super Entendard remains in the front line of all combat missions carried out by the French naval air arm. From Lebanon up to Afghanistan passing by Kosovo & Serbia the naval plane has opened fire on its adversaries in often dramatic circumstances but without losing a single plane in French colors. Since it entered into service in 1978 the Super Entendard has also shown a capacity to adapt which proves once more the genius & common sense of Dassaults design team. There is no needless sophistication nor an excess of power in this plane but a straightforward multipurpose capability that has made this plane the backbone of carrier-borne French aviation for more than three decades... Frederic Lert a professional aviation journalist is also a globe-trotter seeking confidential or classified information. He has already written several books of fame (Wings of the CIA the B-52s Sepecat Jaguar) & is now entitled in this new series with the 1960-1980 period. ...

This title has the sophisticated wit variety of style & compelling designs synonymous with the Mochimochi br&. It is suitable for knitters at all skill levels looking for fun humorous & sweetly sinister patterns requiring a minimum of time & yarn to knit for themselves or as gifts for kids & adults. In Super-Scary Mochimochi" well-known knitted toy designer Anna Hrachovec presents essential how-to for creating 20 spooky designs along with ideas & instructions for customising projects with a variety of "creature-feature" combinations & add-ons." ...

Come & meet 35 br&-new dainty delights in Super-super Cute Crochet" the must-have book thats packed with patterns to make a whole collection of furry friends. The projects are easy to do
- each animal uses just a few basic stitches so even complete beginners will be making their own menagerie in no time. Author Brigitte Read introduces for the first time her special technique
- brush crochet. Simply use a small brush on your finished toy to fluff it up & give an adorable finish that really brings your animal to life. Brigitte also has innovative ideas & details to enhance the patterns like the egg pouches for the just-hatched terrapins. With five chapters covering a whole range of animals from everyday pets to the colourful & curious you can make kittens koalas bunnies dogs & even a duck-billed platypus. There are farmyard animals ocean swimmers African residents underground diggers & tree dwellers
- in other words more than enough to keep any crochet hook busy! With straight forward instructions imaginative designs a full techniques section & gorgeous photography this book is a must-have for anyone who loves cute cuddly & creative crocheting."


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