Arcturus Discovering The Animal Kingdom. A guide to the amazing world of animals Taylor Marianne

From icy polar tundra to lush tropical rainforests, readers can explore the wonders of the planet we call home in this spectacular visual guide • This beautiful jacketed hardback introduces the many landscapes and systems that make up Planet Earth, from its molten core and plate tectonics to the different landscapes which make up its surface. Readers can explore the Amazon basin, taiga forests across the frozen wastes of Siberia and vast deserts on almost every continent • Includes • Land: volcanoes, glaciers, caves, wetlands • Air: the geomagnetic field, weather, the auroras • Sea: tides, coral reefs, fjords • The text is brought to life by superb full-colour photos, charts, maps and infographics to reveal the planet in all its splendor

Explore the mysteries of the cosmos in this highly visual hardback guide, written by leading NASA astronomer and educator Sten Odenwald • Have you ever wondered how the first stars were born? Or pondered what really happens around a black hole? Here Sten Odenwald answers these questions and many more as he takes you on a mesmerizing journey across the entire history of the universe, brought to life by spectacular, full-colour space photography. You will learn about the composition of planets, galaxy mergers, asteroid belts, the fundamental nature of spacetime, and much, much more • Other topics include • The Big Bang • Dark matter • The life cycle of stars • Planets both inside and outside our solar system • Featuring a range of diagrams and infographics to aid understanding, this large-format hardback guide casts your eye towards the stars and unlocks the many mysteries of the universe

For more than two millennia, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has influenced some of history’s most successful decision-makers. In this striking hardback guide, business journalist Mark Smith extracts key lessons from this timeless work and explains how they can be applied to modern business • Learn to understand your rivals, make calculated moves, avoid prolonged conflict and more - all based in Sun Tzu’s own teachings. Case studies involving some of the world’s most famous companies are featured, including Amazon and Airbnb. You will find unique real-world examples of Sun Tzu’s teachings in practice, from Californian app developers to TED Talkers, with tips and insights that can help you on the road to success. At the end of each chapter, the original words of Sun Tzu are included, offering you the chance to consider his advice for yourself

We are unprepared for the greatest discovery of modern science. Scientists are confident that there is alien life across the universe yet we have not moved beyond our perception of 'aliens' as Hollywood stereotypes. The time has come to abandon our fixation on alien monsters and place our expectations on solid scientific footing • Using his own expert understanding of life on Earth and Darwin's theory of evolution - which applies throughout the universe - Cambridge zoologist Dr Arik Kershenbaum explains what alien life must be like. This is the story of how life really works, on Earth and in space

Take control of your menopause • Dr Annice Mukherjee went through the menopause at just 41 following a breast cancer diagnosis, and she is also a top UK hormone specialist with nearly 30 years of experience. In this book she combines her medical expertise and personal experience to develop an essential menopause toolkit offering balanced, practical and comprehensive advice designed for our modern world • The author has used her unique holistic system to help thousands of women look better, feel younger and enjoy an improved quality of life in the long term. This book includes her lifestyle toolkit - which every woman can start implementing straight away to improve symptoms - as well as science based advice on the treatment options when self-management is not enough

Islands represent adventure, mystery, wilderness and escapism. Surrounded by water, they're somewhere to run away to, to be marooned on, to find a paradise… The British Isles includes some 194 inhabited islands (out of a total of over 6,000), ranging from remote lost worlds to famous and popular holiday spots. And Treasured Islands includes them all, in one enticing package • This wonderfully comprehensive and inspiring guide starts off with a Best of… section, highlighting the ten best islands for foodies, wildlife, adrenaline-junkies and pure escapism. Then, region by region, the author explores the UK's most wonderful islands, including • Shetlands, Fair Isle, Orkneys, Outer Hebrides, Inner Hebrides, Isle of Arran • Lindisfarne, Isle of Man, Walney Island • Anglesey, Pembrokeshire Island • Foulness and Canvey Islands • Isle of Sheppey, Lundy • Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Islands of Ireland • Tidal Islands (to include Burgh Island, Holy Island and St Michael's Mount) • Inland Islands (to include Eel Pie, Derwent Isle and Peel Island in the Lake District) • Remote Islands • Illustrated with beautiful colour photography, the text ensures you won't miss out on must-see attractions, wildlife and natural features, local food specialties, sporting activities, best places to stay and eat, and all-important transport links to and from the mainland, and other nearby islands

Великолепное подарочное издание классики поп-культуры Дугласа Адамса "Путеводитель автостопом по Галактике" к 42-й годовщине, великолепно проиллюстрированное лауреатом премии Costa Крисом Ридделлом • Книга начинается с того, что дом главного героя Артура Дента пытаются снести для постройки новой автодороги. Чтобы остановить снос, Артур ложится перед бульдозером, после чего прибывает его лучший друг Форд Префект и объявляет, что он инопланетянин, и что планету Земля планируют уничтожить для постройки гиперпространственной магистрали. Пытаясь спастись, друзья перемещаются на корабль инопланетной расы • В этот момент они несутся сквозь пространство, не имея с собой ничего, кроме полотенец и книги, на которой большими дружелюбными буквами написано:"Не паникуйте"

The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds is your definitive handbook to one of the most beautiful and diverse holiday destinations in the UK. From stately homes and wildlife parks to modern art galleries, country walks and adventure sports, the full-colour section introduces all of the regions' highlights. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget. It brings the Cotswolds bang up-to-date; out go musty tearooms and chintzy B&Bs and in come the best of the area?s new contemporary restaurants, boutique-styled hotels and top-rated country pubs. There?s plenty of practical advice and a special focus on the region?s gastronomy with features on specialist farmers? markets, local farm shops, gastro-pubs and country restaurants

The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS is THE definitive guide to IELTS. It contains all you need to succeed in the exam. Skill-building exercises cover all of the question types in the exam for both the General Training and Academic Modules. Our research into real IELTS candidates' exam answers - and the mistakes they make, helps you avoid the same ones! Eight official practice tests and a focus on test-taking strategy help you maximise your score. Videos of the Speaking test, and all the listening material, including the tests, can be found on the DVD-ROM or downloaded via an accompanying App from iTunes or Google Play. IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment

Explore the intoxicating secrets of whisky with World Whisky, the ultimate guide to the best whiskies on earth.Now fully updated with stunning new photography, World Whisky is packed with over 650 iconic global whisky brands including Bushmills, Laphroaig, Talisker, and Yamazaki, from countries including Scotland, Japan, and the USA.Learn everything you need to know about whisky, with intriguing features including whisky production, grain types, whisky liqueurs, and even tasting notes. Discover an incredible range of whisky styles, such as malt, blended, bourbon, corn, and rye, and understand its wonderful depth, variety, and complexity, as well as classic styles and new whisky varieties.Perfect for all whisky fans from aficionados to new converts, World Whisky is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the most celebrated spirit of all

Издание на английском языке. The Johns Hopkins Hospital 1998-1999 Guide to Medical Care of Patients With HIV Infection. / Руководство по уходу за пациентами с диагнозом ВИЧ инфекция. Госпиталь имени Джона Хопкинса 1998-1999 гг. This pocket guide provides guidelines for the care of HIV patients. Recommendations reflect the work of the AIDS care programme at Johns Hopkins. / Карманное руководство по уходу за ВИЧ-инфицированными пациентами. Рекомендации отражают работу по программе лечения СПИДа в Госпитале имени Джона Хопкинса

Discover the wisdom and wonder of ancient and modern spellcraft in this invaluable introductory guide to magic. It's a must-have for every teen who's ready to release their inner enchantress ... and live a charmed life! • Inside you'll find everything that you need to get started with divination, charms, and enchantments. Practical tips and techniques will help you to achieve the creative state of mind necessary for magic. You'll learn the secrets of potions and candles; spoken and written spells; and the power of your own feelings • Find out what your castings can reveal about your personality and destiny, learn how to bless and protect your friends and family -- and find your own twist on an ancient tradition • Discover the secret forces of the universe