This fresh approach to the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about the animal world. Find out why spiders do cartwheels, which curious creature lives in a nest of spit, and whether it would be better to be best friends with a shark or a crocodile. ... |
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In Kafka 's powerful and disturbing novel, an innocent man is arrested and repeatedly interrogated for a crime that is never ever explained. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library , a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated from German by Douglas Scott and Chris Waller, and features an afterword by David Stuart Davies. On the morning of his thirtieth birthday, a young bank official named Joseph K is arrested although he has done nothing wrong and is ... |
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In this contemporary adventure, Robert and Lucy are transported back to Ancient Rome. When they try to find a stolen statue, they find themselves in a dangerous situation. "Macmillan English Explorers" is an eight-level reading scheme written specifically for young learners of English. They bring first language teaching methods to reading lessons in international classrooms. Informed by the National Literacy Strategy and by teaching methodology for first language speakers of English, "Macmillan Explorers" is supported by an understanding of the needs of young learners and teachers of English. ... |
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New York Times bestseller. From the )1 bestselling author of "Drive" and "A whole new mind". "Brims with a surprising amount of insight and practical advice." The Wall Street Journal ... The groundbreaking book that unlocks the scientific secrets of good timing to help you flourish at work, at school, and at home. Every day we confront a never-ending stream of "when" decisions. When to change jobs. When to schedule a meeting or a class. When to get serious about a person or a project. Yet we make such decisions haphazardly-based on intuition and guesswork. In "When", ... |
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This fresh approach to the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about our planet. Brilliantly humorous illustrations and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out how mountains grow, which plants like to eat meat, and why the sea is salty. ... |
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20th Anniversary edition. ... This Gryffindor edition is published to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets". Relish freat Gryffindor moments - the Weasleys' midnight rescue mission, the Deathday Party - and enjoy exciting features and illustrations that celebrate the noble character of Gryffondor house. Perfect for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear: "Better be Gryffinfor!" ... |
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20th Anniversary edition. ... This Hufflepuff edition is published to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets". Relish great Hufflepuff moments - reportting Mandrakes with Professor Sprout, Ernie Macmillan's apology - and enjoy exciting features and illustrations that celebrate the noble character of Hufflepuff house. Perfect for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear: "Better be Hufflepuff". ... |
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This fresh approach to the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about the solar system. Brilliantly humorous illustrations and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out how hot the Sun really is, whether there are rainbows on the Moon and why planets are round. ... |
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Shortlisted for the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books. ... Life's Greatest Secret is the story of the discovery and cracking of the genetic code. This great scientific breakthrough has had far-reaching consequences for how we understand ourselves and our place in the natural world. The code forms the most striking proof of Darwin's hypothesis that all organisms are related, holds tremendous promise for improving human well-being, and has transformed the way we think about life. Matthew Cobb interweaves science, biography and anecdote in a book that mixes remarkable insights, theoretical dead-ends and ... |
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One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci remains the quintessential Renaissance genius. Creator of the world’s most famous paintings, this scientist, artist, philosopher, inventor, builder, and mechanic epitomized the great flowering of human consciousness that marks his era. "Leonardo da Vinci. The Graphic Work" features top-quality reproductions of 663 of Leonardo's drawings, more than half of which reside in the Royal Collection of Windsor Castle. From anatomical studies to architectural plans, from complex engineering designs to pudgy infant portraits, delve in and ... |
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This humorous twist on the popular Questions & Answers format takes a sideways look at all that is intriguing and fascinating about astronauts. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out who does the housework on the ISS, why spacesuits have gold visors, and how long space sickness lasts. Illustrator: Pauline Reeves. ... |
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This humorous twist on the perennially popular Questions & Answers format takes a sideways look at all that is wild and wonderful about the weather. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out how clouds make lightning, which plants need the wind, and why Arctic foxes get a new look in winter. Illustrator: Mike Moran. ... |
