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The questions in this book were curated by the staff at the Royal
Observatory Greenwich, in London, to address all the most common -
and a few uncommon - things that children want to know about the
universe and about outer space. It covers a mixture of basic
questions about planets, moons, human exploration and the origins
of the universe, as well as tackling really BIG questions such as
'How do black holes work?', 'Is it worth going to space?' and
'What's going to happen at the end of time?' Join two curious
children and a robot programmed with all the answers as they guide
readers through some of the most mind-boggling facts, and a
refreshingly honest take on what things we simply don't know, and
how to approach questions that don't have simple, straight answers.
Ideal for reading alone, but also an excellent place to generate
classroom debate about the wonder of science and the value of space
exploration.
Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health
warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What
happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to
these questions and more in 100 Things to Know about Music - an
exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music.
Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+. Each book in this
best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics,
with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for
dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.
Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series: 1. 100
Things to Know About Science 2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the
Planet 3. 100 Things to Know About Music 4. 100 Things to Know
About Numbers, Computers & Coding 5. 100 Things to Know About
Food 6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body 7. 100 Things to
Know About Space 8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans 9. 100
Things to Know About Planet Earth 10. 100 things to Know About
History
Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How
many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster
- a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many
more questions in a book that explores the history, science,
environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly
illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an
essential subject, away from the classroom.
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100 Things to Know About the Oceans
Jerome Martin, Lan Cook, Alice James, Alex Frith, Minna Lacey; Illustrated by …
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Do fish wear pajamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How
many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster
- a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many
more questions in a book that explores the history, science,
environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly
illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an
essential subject, away from the classroom.
The questions in this book were curated by the staff at the Royal
Observatory Greenwich, in London, to address all the most common -
and a few uncommon - things that children want to know about the
universe and about outer space. It covers a mixture of basic
questions about planets, moons, human exploration and the origins
of the universe, as well as tackling really BIG questions such as
'How do black holes work?', 'Is it worth going to space?' and
'What's going to happen at the end of time?' Join two curious
children and a robot programmed with all the answers as they guide
readers through some of the most mind-boggling facts, and a
refreshingly honest take on what things we simply don't know, and
how to approach questions that don't have simple, straight answers.
Ideal for reading alone, but also an excellent place to generate
classroom debate about the wonder of science and the value of space
exploration.
An impressive joint project, this outstanding new anthology brings
the best of Chinese and English science fiction in a mediation on
the theme of Exploration in Space. New, emerging, established and
much-lauded writers from both cultures are brought together to
demonstrate that technology and humanity when they work together
bring challenges, joy and benefits to all of humankind. From Bao
Shu comes 'A Trip to the End', from Allen Stroud 'The First', from
He Xi 'Never Meet Again in Life', from Amdi Silvestri 'A Minuet of
Corpses' and under the guiding eye of Patrick Parrinder (President
of the H.G. Wells society) and Yao Haijun (celebrated editor of
Science Fiction World in China) thirteen authors create a series of
worlds which will enthral and entertain.
A respected hostage negotiation expert loses his mind when a
bizarre kidnapping case results in a child's unexplained death. His
wild talk of murderous monsters born from the victim's own
imagination is impossible to believe, and the catastrophe sees him
driven out of business in a cycle of alcoholism, denial and
despair. Several years later, when a new case arises bearing all
the hallmarks of the same killers, Harlan Falk emerges from
obscurity a changed man: a monster negotiator. Using resources and
methods beyond the scope of conventional investigators, he sets out
to finally close the case that cost him his career
Consolation of Philosophy (Latin: Consolatio Philosophiae) is a
philosophical work by Boethius, written around the year 524. It has
been described as the single most important and influential work on
philosophy in the West during Medieval times. Anicius Manlius
Severinus Boethius, commonly called Boethius (circa 480-525 AD),
was a philosopher of the early 6th century. He was born in Rome to
an ancient and prominent family which included emperors Petronius
Maximus and Olybrius . His father, Flavius Manlius Boethius, was
consul in 487 after Odoacer deposed the last Western Roman Emperor.
Boethius, of the noble Anicia family, entered public life at a
young age and was already a senator by the age of 25. Boethius
himself was consul in 510 in the kingdom of the Ostrogoths. In 523
Boethius was imprisoned and eventually executed by King Theodoric
the Great, who suspected him of conspiring with the Eastern Roman
Empire. While jailed, Boethius composed his Consolation of
Philosophy, a philosophical treatise on life, death and fortune.
This monograph deals with Polish foreign policy shortly before the
outbreak of the Second World War. In tracing the diplomatic
activity of foreign minister Jozef Beck, it discusses six general
problems: (1) the Polish political situation under the pressure of
appeasement; (2) the project of Intermarium and efforts to
implement it; (3) the action against Czechoslovakia and the
conflict with the Soviet Union; (4) the Polish attitude towards the
German concept of Gesamtlosung in Germany's relations with Poland;
(5) the genesis of the Polish alliance with Great Britain; (6) the
Allies' military inaction after Nazi Germany's aggression. In these
conditions, Poland made four key decisions: it stood against
Czechoslovakia, it rejected German demands, it allied itself with
the United Kingdom, and it rejected the Soviet Union's claim for
the Red Army to march across Polish lands.
Emerging from decades of turmoil, late nineteenth-century Mexico
City was a capital in transition. Yet as the city (and its
republic) embraced technological and social change, it still faced
perceptions of widespread crime and disorder. Accordingly, the
Porfirian government relied on an elite group of government
officials, prominent citizens, politicians, urban professionals,
and newspaper editors to elevate the Mexican nation from its
perceived backward condition. Influenced by prevailing social
theories, such as positivism and social Darwinism, this ruling
class sought not only modernization but also the imposition of
national morals. While elites sought to guide and educate the
middle class toward this ideal, they viewed the growing underclass
with apprehension and fear. Through a careful examination of
judicial records, newspapers, government documents, and travelers'
accounts, The Imagined Underworld uncovers the truth behind six of
nineteenth-century Mexico's most infamous crimes, including those
of the serial killer "El Chalequero." During his sensational trial,
ruling elites linked the killer's villainous acts with the
impoverished urban world he inhabited and victimized. This pattern
was not limited to the most nefarious criminals; rather it would be
repeated for all crimes committed by the poor. In an effort to
construct a social barrier between the classes, elites invented a
dangerous urban periphery populated by imaginary
Mexicans-degenerate, deviant, and murderous. However, the Porfirian
elite did not count on middle-class and police involvement in
crime-and in numerous incidents, including a deadly love triangle,
elites were betrayed by their own role in criminality. By analyzing
the cases used to forge the underworld and those that defied its
myth, Garza uncovers the complex reality that existed beyond the
Porfirian ideals of order and progress. James Alex Garza is an
assistant professor of history and ethnic studies at the University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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