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Uptown Dragon
(Hardcover)
Marlon McKenney; Illustrated by Marlon McKenney; Edited by Jesse Byrd
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R532
Discovery Miles 5 320
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science
behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy
will take readers on a tour of the Solar System (and beyond) on
board new NASA missions searching for the most likely alien hiding
places - from icy moons of Jupiter to the clouds of Venus. Along
the way kids will find out about: * The robots sent to Mars to look
for Martians * What really goes on at Area 51 * Ways to spot an
advanced alien civilisation (hint - look for dim stars) Readers
will explore a comet, race futuristic spaceships, and discuss what
we would say to aliens when we finally meet them (after "hello!").
They may seem as fanciful as wizards and monsters, but this book
will show that scientists not only believe that aliens exist - but
that it's only a matter of time before we find them.
Maggie Sparks does NOT want a baby brother! Especially not one who
is noisy, smelly and gets ALL the attention. The good thing is,
Maggie's a witch. A super powerful, super smart, super talented
witch ... who sometimes gets her spells wrong. But that won't stop
her finding a way to win back her mum and dad from the evil monster
baby. Especially when she's got Bat, her pet chameleon, to help.
All she needs is a little magic ... About the Maggie Sparks series:
Step into the magical world of Maggie Sparks: the mischievous
little witch who turns every day into an adventure. Join Maggie as
she learns how to tackle school, make friends and most confusing of
all: understand her emotions - when she's not facing dragons and
meeting aliens, that is! Perfect to bridge the gap between Isadora
Moon and Amelia Fang for young readers aged 5+.
Dress the sticker dollies as they flutter their way through
fairyland in this gorgeous new activity book in the Sticker Dolly
Dressing series. There are lots of stickers with which to dress the
dolls in gorgeous clothes and accessories, and decorations to
complete the magical scenes.
Biographies of apparent wonder-workers, some of whom were masters of illusion and some of whom actually claimed to have psychic powers, including Daniel Home, Harry Houdini, and Edgar Cayce.
Grab your coloured pencils and journey to a fantastical realm,
where extraordinary mythical beasts are waiting to be brought to
life in Myth World! From the unicorn and the dragon to the kraken
and the qilin, there's a magical world of wonder to colour and
explore. This book is the perfect colouring companion to the
bestselling Myth Match. It features a collection of beautifully
illustrated mythical creatures from around the world. Learn about
these legendary monsters as you colour them in. Created by Good
Wives & Warriors, the internationally renowned duo of
illustrators behind Mythopedia and Myth Match.
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The Genius of Egypt
(Hardcover)
Marlon McKenney; Illustrated by Marlon McKenney; Edited by Julia Akpan
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R535
Discovery Miles 5 350
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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From monster-slewing heroes to ancient accounts of gods and
goddesses from all around the world, such as Thor and Odin, the
beautifully illustrated follow-up to Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts
is a fun and fascinating journey through the realms of mythology,
enthralling with tales of creation, legendary fables, gods and
beasts. Accompanied by engaging text by Marzia Accatino, Laura
Brenella's captivating illustrations take you on a voyage of
discovery all over the globe. Guided by the centaur Chiron, young
readers will vault across the world to learn about the powers and
weaknesses of the gods, the adventures of the great heroes, the
best ways to befriend strange creatures, and the most useful tricks
for escaping terrible monsters. From Norse legends of valiant
Valkyries preparing for battle to the powers of Ancient Egypt's
gods and goddesses, this is an exciting introduction to the world
of gods, goddesses and heroes for young kids. About Lonely Planet
Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel
authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over
the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global
community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for
exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in
a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Summary:
"If you wish to make a significant improvement to the quality of
your life and increase the chances for personal success, youll do
well by picking up a copy of this one-of-a-kind self-improvement
book. "The Warrior Truth," penned by military instructor Thomas
Bovet, offers practical, honest advice as well as insightful
detailed goal-reaching techniques for any competitive individual -
be it the career man, the athlete, the business executive or member
of the law-enforcement and military." Features:
My book's chapters point to a uniquely eclectic coverage of the
subjects which one must address in order to live freer and
successfully. My biographical information suggests a wide range of
unique experiences and diversity which not many writers can match.
I had life-and-death decisions and survival situations to deal
with, which cannot be accomplished unless one applies solid methods
and techniques. Those abilities were acquired over 4 decades and
are shared with the readers. I offer unusual comparisons between
Eastern and Western concepts, concentrating on the important and
essential.
Competition:
Self-improvement books usually claim to improve "happiness" or
health. However, the offered advice is mostly either too
impractical to follow or too simplistic and redundant for the
average life (at least without close coaching).
.,."by choosing loving thoughts...," or .,."open your heart to the
energy of true emotions..." are sample quotes from the thousands of
ludicrous and bizarre ideas, from examples like: "You can heal your
life" by Louise Hay, or "Way of the peaceful warrior" by Dan
Millman. Other books refer to Sun Tzu or the Samurai, trying to
drawsimilarities between business transactions and tactical
warfare. The authors give "warrior"-like advice to the type of
people who would get mugged on the way to the bathroom and really
promote anti-social behavior, rather than self reflection.
Audience:
I address any able, active person, from young adult to retirement
age.
(Businessmen, executives, competitive employees, athletes, members
of the law-enforcement and military or other organizations and
agencies.)
Status of my Work:
The manuscript is complete and manually proofread. Photos are my
original property, public domain, or used under licensed agreement
paid by myself. I declare that all parts of this manuscript are my
original work. Photos, tables and graphics are already in digital
format and included in the manuscript's chapters.
Total Volume: approx.: 40.000 words, 156 pages (format: approx.:
7in. x 4,5in.).
Thomas Bovet, Author of "The Warrior Truth"
After a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he's
taken to visit family in Jamaica. From the first night, strange
things start happening: impossible visions, blackouts, swarms of
insects, and the discovery of a grave hidden deep in the forest...
Tyrese can't explain what's going on and he's scared that he's
losing his grip on reality. Then Tyrese is warned he's being hunted
by the mysterious Shadow Man. Under threat, Tyrese and his friends
set out on a terrifying journey across the island to try and
uncover the Shadow Man's sinister history. Who can Tyrese trust
when his own mind is falling apart and there's nowhere left to
hide?
Each press-out piece is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to decorate. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create three-dimensional ornaments or threaded together to make a hanging seashell garland. From cute narwhals and octopuses to dazzling mermaids and seashells, these press-out pieces are stunning in white and blue foil, but look even better as a colourful collection of underwater things.
"Twenty unique sea-inspired designs to press out and make, including the creature of the moment: the narwhal." - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
Ellie's dreams of being with Henry, her ONE TRUE LOVE, are not
going to happen. Not while Henry is trapped under a mountain
BATTLING with his arch-enemy, the EVIL WHITE DRAGON. But when
FLAMES from the FAE LANDS of Annwyn incinerate Snowdon, Ellie needs
Henry to stop the fire spreading and that means defeating the White
Dragon ONCE AND FOR ALL. With her best friends, dependable George
and embarrassing/brave Rhi, Ellie sets out to locate a MAGICAL
SWORD, find a WIZARD who can slay a dragon and finally FREE Henry.
As WILDFIRE sweeps through the mountains, Ellie and her friends
have little time to journey into the LETHAL REALM of the Fae Lands
and SAVE their beloved SNOWDONIA. Here be Wizards is the tremendous
climax to the Snowdonia Chronicles trilogy by award-winning author
Sarah Mussi.
Thousands of years ago, ancient wise men called yogis, sat and
observed the world around them and developed a range of exercises
based around the natural world we live in. This Magnificent Me,
Magnificent You activity book shares many of these exercises
through the exciting adventures of twins Crystal and Leo. In this
book, Crystal and Leo are transported by their unique wishing
mirror to the magnificent Grand Canyon, where they embark upon a
treasure filled journey. Alongside their story of discovery is a
range of inspiring fun exercises, activities, songs and games. Come
and join them and discover your own treasures. For children aged
6-11 years
Phineas Gage was truly a man with a hole in his head. Phineas, a
railroad construction foreman, was blasting rock near Cavendish,
Vermont, in 1848 when a thirteen-pound iron rod was shot through
his brain. Miraculously, he survived to live another eleven years
and become a textbook case in brain science.
At the time, Phineas Gage seemed to completely recover from his
accident. He could walk, talk, work, and travel, but he was
changed. Gage "was no longer Gage," said his Vermont doctor,
meaning that the old Phineas was dependable and well liked, and the
new Phineas was crude and unpredictable.
His case astonished doctors in his day and still fascinates
doctors today. What happened and what didn't happen inside the
brain of Phineas Gage will tell you a lot about how your brain
works and how you act human.
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