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From the serious and practical to the quirky and bizarre, Think Like a Scientist answers these questions in an easy-to-understand manner. Find out whether humans could live on Mars, what's happening with the climate and whether we all see the same colors! Including pictures, diagrams and useful fact boxes, this riveting guide to science is perfect for the non-expert. Many of these answers have implications for everyday living and may change the way you perceive the future

Why does E=mc2? If Einstein was right, was Newton wrong? Can we really find a theory of everything? • Think Like Einstein will answer these questions and more in this fun and fascinating book. With topics ranging from spacetime to the atomic bomb, Robert Snedden takes a look at this extraordinary man and his ground-breaking theories. This illustrated book provides an accessible introduction to this incredible theoretical physicist

The unexamined life is not worth living • - Plato (c.427-347BC) • This book traces the historical development of philosophical thought from the Ancient Greeks through the Enlightenment to the present day. It explores the five main branches of philosophy - metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics, and aesthetics - and includes biographies of significant philosophers and accounts of important texts. It is an accessible and fascinating account of the preoccupations of some of the world's greatest thinkers • Topics include • The nature of being and reality • The existence of God • Free will and predestination • Ethics in daily life • How we might make a good society

Use the power of solving puzzles to help you develop your memory, with this book which is packed with useful tips as well as highly entertaining teasers • There are various techniques that can be used to make it easier to remember and then recall things, and this book offers hints and tips as to how to do both, along with a wide variety of fun and enjoyable puzzles . They may take some effort to start with, but like many things they become easier with practice. Eventually some of these techniques will become second nature, and you will be able to enjoy the many benefits of being able to make better deliberate use of your memory • The memory-enhancing challenges in the book include spot the difference, memory sums and picture puzzles

"It's kind of like weight training, we found that people can actually build up their compassion 'muscle' and respond to others' suffering with care and a desire to help." • Dr Ritchie Davidson, University of Wisconsin • Random acts of kindness were first conceived in the early 1990s, with the idea simply requiring you to spontaneously offer kindness to the outside world. This collection of wonderful themed wordsearch puzzles is founded on this idea. Filled with themed puzzles accompanied by inspiring quotes, alongside exercises which encourage you to perform just such acts of kindness it is a delightful gift for yourself or others • These random acts of kindness have benefits not just for the recipient, but the perpetrator and perhaps even those who merely witnesses the act

For thousands of years, people have sought ways to overcome the diseases and disorders of the body, with methods ranging from incantations, talismans, and herbal cures to antibiotics, vaccines, and organ transplants. In a fascinating narrative, this book charts our remarkable progress along the road of medical discovery, describing the key developments and breakthroughs in our understanding of our own bodies • Topics include • Historical models of the body and disease • The role of dissection in medical discovery • Plagues and pandemics throughout history • Germ theory and contagion • Scarificators, leeches, maggots, and other nasty treatments • Nature's pharmacopoeia • Beautifully illustrated throughout

This account of the planets and other mysterious objects in our solar system tells the story of planetary exploration, from observations by the ancients to investigation by today’s pioneering spaceships. Our neighbours in space lay hidden until the invention of the telescope, but since Galileo made his first sketches we have sought to uncover the secrets of the planets and their companions, marshalling telescopes, spacecraft, landers, and rovers to help • The beautiful photographs and illustrations in this book are accompanied by author Anne Rooney’s informative text, which describes both the history of astronomy and the extraordinary observations and discoveries of recent decades

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

Lay your eyes on this charming crossword collection, designed for the best readability possible • The puzzles and solutions in this book on are presented in large-print type, making them easy on the eye and extremely enjoyable to solve. Not only will you enjoy the satisfaction of completing these puzzles - you will also expand your memory, stimulate your mind and improve your problem-solving • With a beautiful cover design, this collection makes a wonderful treat • Easy-to-read puzzles and solutions: Large-print type with plenty of space around the puzzles means that you won't strain your eyes as you solve them • Test your general knowledge and word skills: Have fun putting them to the test and learn new words as you go! • Exercise your brain: Give your mind a great workout as you solve each clue

Orb and sceptre, crown and coinage, pomp and circumstance ... sharpen your pencil and connect the dots to reveal more than 30 fascinating scenarios featuring the British monarchy. With images of key members of the family, including William and Kate, and Harry and Meghan, this book is packed with pictures to thrill watchers and puzzle enthusiasts alike

Relax and unwind with this delightful wordsearch collection. The puzzles and solutions in this book are presented in large-print type, making them easy on the eye and extremely enjoyable to solve • Easy-to-read puzzles and solutions: Large-print type with plenty of space around the puzzles means that you won't strain your eyes as you solve them • Expand your vocabulary: Each puzzle is on a fascinating theme, and you're sure to learn new words as you as you go along • Exercise your brain: Give your mind a great workout as you look for the hidden words, which may run forward or backward, up or down, or even diagonally • Reduce stress: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles