Arcturus Childrens Encyclopedia of Space (HB) Sparrow Giles

Discover the world of cutting-edge science with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of surprising facts and stunning photographs, this accessible book takes in the full sweep of modern science- from DNA to dark energy, and from neutrons to notechnology. Based on the very latest research, this is the definitive children's guide to understanding our Universe

This fact-packed book contains everything you need to know about space, from moons to galaxies! Throughout the book, a galactic gallery of photographs makes exploring the universe a breathtaking experience

From atoms to alloys and from neurons to nanotechnology, this beautiful book brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained with clarity but accuracy by an expert author and brought to life by carefully chosen images

Plant the garden of your dreams and transform your outdoor space with award-winning Royal Horticultural Society garden design experts.Whether you're looking to revive a tired flowerbed or simply looking for new garden ideas, the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design will show you how to make your ideal garden a reality. Grasp the fundamentals of garden design, find a style that suits you, and bring your ideas to life.This design bible is packed with advice to guide you from planning to planting. From preparation such as choosing the correct materials for your structures and assessing your drainage, to laying patios, making ponds, and planting perennials, the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design is with you every step of the way.Discover inspirational portfolios including modernist, sustainable, Japanese, urban, family, and cottage gardens

An excellent introduction to the wonders of space for children ages 4 and up. Kids will learn how what it's like being in zero gravity, how stars are formed, how rockets shoot up, and much more. Featuring simple, easy-to-understand text and charming illustrations

This beautifully designed children's encyclopedia puts the information that young readers need at their fingertips • Full of fascinating facts and world-class photography, this compendium of knowledge sets out key ideas from a wide range of subjects with conviction and authority, while remaining consistently engaging • Every page of The New Children's Encyclopedia is designed to maximise accessibility and engagement. Detailed factboxes make it easy for readers to find information and make comparisons. The large images throughout have been selected for their ability to intrigue and surprise, while the annotations draw attention to key features and provide an effective hook, making kids want to read on to learn more • Written with flair and clarity, this book functions as both an invaluable reference guide and an engaging read

Step into the prehistoric world with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia, packed with more than 60 well-known dinosaurs. Full of fascinating facts and dramatic, specially commissioned illustrations, and based on the latest paleontological research, this is a definitive A-Z of dinosaurs-from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops

From lions and lemurs to dogs and dolphins, this beautiful encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained with clarity but accuracy by our expert authors; and brought to life by carefully chosen images, which showcase extraordinary wildlife photography. This title should find a place on the bookshelves of all children aged 8 and up

Set off on an extraordinary tour of the world's most dangerous creatures with this visual encyclopedia • This hardback full-colour guide combines exceptional wildlife photography with incredible facts about the world's deadliest predators. From big cats to sharks and bears, young readers can discover the surprising techniques that wild hunters use to track and bring down their prey, the strategies that catch their victims unawares and the tactics that lure prey right to them • Includes • Big cats: lions, tigers, snow leopards, cheetahs • Bears: brown bears, grizzlys, polar bears • Crocadilions: crocodiles, caimans, gharials, alligators • Sharks: tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks, great whites • Snakes: cobras, rattlesnakes, boas • Spiders: black widows, tarantulas, hunting spiders

"Летучая мышь из ада" - криминальная класски Фрэнсиса Дарбриджа • Богатый агент по недвижимости Джеффри Стюарт убит любовником своей жены, но план пары сохранить его состояние и начать новую совместную жизнь резко нарушается, когда тщательно хранимое тело Джеффри исчезает, а Диане звонят по телефону с просьбой встретиться с ее покойным мужем • Книга на английском языке • Arcturus Crime Classics bring back into print great stories by great writers. Alongside names that will be familiar to crime buffs, the series showcases once famous but now neglected talents. All types of crime fiction are featured, from who-dunnits and police procedurals to offbeat mysteries and fast-paced thrillers • Wealthy estate agent Geoffrey Stewart is murdered by his wife's lover, but the couple's plan to secure his fortune and make a new life together is thrown wildly off-course when Geoffrey's carefully stored body disappears and Diana receives a phone call asking her to meet her deceased husband

In the midst of the exploding shells and flying bullets of World War I, soldiers took pen to paper to record their terrifying experiences in the form of poetry. Poignant verses tell us of the true horror of war but also remind us of the strength of human courage and virtue. This collection of poems features the most forceful and evocative of the poets of the Great War, including Rupert Brooke, Wildred Owen, Charles Sorley, and Ivor Gurney, and stands as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made in those years

All students of philosophy will relate to the concepts of selfhood, nature, karma and liberation. Here are views and answers to the most important questions. How is self identified? What are the causes and effects in nature? Are our actions determined? What is freedom for a human being? What happens after death? • The Essence of Vedanta examines issues of existential philosophy from the viewpoint of the Veda, the most ancient and sacred of Indian scriptures, and also outlines the work of Sankara, the early medieval master of Vedanta's dominant form, Advaita. The foundation of all Vedic teaching lies in the universal truth that human nature reflects God (Brahman), who exists in every living thing. An individual needs no salvation therefore, because he or she is never lost, but merely living in ignorance of his or her true nature