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A sumptuous, wide-ranging guide to cycling, full of practical
information but with a huge sense of fun, packed with evocative
images from the history of cycling. Cycling is hugely popular
nowadays. Since 2003 more than 100 million bikes have been produced
each year, more than twice the amount of cars. And in 2011, more
than 741,000 people cycled to work, an increase of 90,000 from
2001. The Splendid Book of the Bicycle is a wide-ranging
celebration of the bicycle and cycling, incorporating social
history, sport and science. It covers the bicycle's invention and
subsequent historical development, stories of intrepid early
cyclists who travelled the world, the 20th-century popularity of
cycle touring, and the depiction of bicycles in films, books and
art. It examines the sport of cycling, including histories of the
Tour de France and the other great European races, the Giro
d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana, and goes on to explore
velodrome-based cycling and the rise of BMX and mountain biking. It
investigates the science behind balance and aerodynamics, and
covers the future of bicycles, including innovative flying,
floating and electric bikes. It also touches on the technical
aspects of bicycles, including an exploded diagram of a typical
bike and tips for basic maintenance of your own bike. Beautifully
illustrated with vintage and modern images, this book is a perfect
gift for both bike obsessives and general readers. Word count:
35,000 words
From nose to tail and everything in between - this is your visual
guide to understanding your four-legged friend! When your dog looks
at you with those big, expressive puppy-dog eyes, do you ever
wonder what's going on in their fur-covered heads? This dog book
will help you gain invaluable canine insight through quirky
illustrations and infographics. The unique dog encyclopedia
explores and explains the world of dogs! It includes: - The dog in
pictures - with more than 500 original illustrations - Encyclopedic
in scope - covers dog behaviour, psychology, communication, history
and dog breeds, as well as celebrity pups and record-breaking
hounds - Dog infographics that communicate facts and ideas in a fun
way - Witty language that will both inform and entertain readers Do
you walk your dog or does your dog walk you? Can you teach an old
dog new tricks? What is your dog saying with its wagging tail? This
fun visual book gives you all the essential facts about dogs to
help you translate their curious canine behaviour. Covering
history, breeds, dog care, and training, How Dogs Work is the
perfect gift for dog lovers of all ages - from 9 to 109! From how
dogs evolved from the wolf to our favourite pet to the finer points
of working dogs and show dogs - this unique dog guide is a
wonderful celebration of man's best friend! Learn what experts
believe the cute doggy head tilt could mean, explore what your
dog's wagging tail could be saying about their mood and discover
the world's fastest dog that's twice as quick as Usain Bolt. This a
must-have book for every soon-to-be dog whisperer!
Inside this philosophy-stuffed book are fifty fact-tastic ways to
advance your thinking skills, so you'll never be scratching your
head in bemusement ever again. Featuring the key philosophic
principles of every philosopher you've heard of (and some you
haven't), from prominent ancient Greek thinkers such as Aristotle
and Socrates to modern-day thinkers such as Bertrand Russell and
Thomas Kuhn, Cool Philosophy is stuffed to the gills with amazing
facts, tricks and stats to help you discover everything you need to
know about what philosophy is - in a way you'll never forget. Word
count: 20,000
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