The electron theory, a popular introduction to the new theory of electricity and magnetism d'Albe Edmund E Книга по Требованию

Почти весь мир зависит от надежного источника электроэнергии - но как часто мы останавливаемся и задумываемся о том, что на самом деле происходит, когда вы включаете свет, включаете телевизор или включаете компьютер? • В удивительной книге "Руководство для начинающих по электричеству и магнетизму" Джилл Арбутнотт рассказывает все об истории электричества, о том, как оно попадает от своего первоначального источника к вашей розетке и что может произойти в будущем • Книга на английском языке • Almost the entire world depends on a reliable electricity source - but how often do we stop and think about what actually happens when you switch on the light, flick on the T.V or turn on your computer? • In this amazing introduction to electricity and magnetism Gill Arbuthnott explains all about the history of electricity, how it gets from its original source to your plug socket and what might happen in the future

March 1978 saw the first ever transmission of Douglas Adams The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on BBC Radio 4; the beginning of a cult phenomenon • March 2020 marks the 42nd anniversary of that first transmission - 42 being the answer, of course, to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. To mark the occasion, Pan Macmillan are bringing back into print The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Original Radio Scripts with an introduction from Simon Jones • The collection also includes the previously "lost" Hitchhiker script from the 25th anniversary edition, "Sheila's Ear" and the original introductions by producer Geoffrey Perkins and Douglas Adams • This collection, which is a faithful reproduction of the text as it was first published in 1985, features all twelve original radio scripts - Hitchhiker as it was written and exactly as it was broadcast for the very first time

Right now, your body is VERY busy • Even when you're sleeping, your body is breathing, pumping blood and keeping you healthy! • But HOW does it work? • This bright and easy-to-read body book introduces children to the wonders of the human body. Packed with bite-sized facts and easy-to-understand explanations, this engaging book is perfect for curious minds • With gorgeous and vibrant illustrations by Ekaterina Trukhan, Wise About My Body offers children a clear introduction to the body, showcasing how it works, what it can do and how a body can be looked after

Letters to the Midwife is a wonderful collection of correspondence received by Jennifer Worth, offering a fascinating glimpse into a long-lost world • Along with readers' responses and personal histories, it is filled with all sorts of heart-warming gems. There are stories from other midwives, lorry drivers, even a seamstress, all with tales to tell • Containing previously unpublished material describing her time spent in Paris and some journal entries, this is also a portrait of Jennifer herself, complete with a moving introduction by her family about the woman they knew and loved

"Автостопом по Галактике", стартовав в качестве радиопостановки на Би-би-си, имел грандиозный успех • Бокс-сет "Полное руководство автостопщика по Галактике" включает в себя все пять частей серии: "Путеводитель автостопщика по галактике", "Ресторан на краю Вселенной", "Жизнь, Вселенная и все остальное", "Всего хорошего, и спасибо за всю рыбу", и "В основном безвредна" • Книга на английском языке • First a legendary radio series, then a bestselling book, then a blockbuster movie, the immensely successful Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams needs no introduction • This paperback boxset collection includes all five parts of the trilogy, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish and Mostly Harmless

Marathons are no longer enough • Pain is to be relished, not avoided • Hallucinations are normal • Ultra running defies conventional logic. Yet this most brutal and challenging sport is now one of the fastest-growing in the world. Why is this? Is it an antidote to modern life, or a symptom of a modern illness? • Adharanand Finn travelled to the heart of the sport to find out – and to see if he could become an ultra runner himself. His journey took him from the deserts of Oman to the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, and on to his ultimate goal, the 105-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc • The Rise of the Ultra Runners is the electrifying, inspirational account of what he learned along the way. Through encounters with the sport’s many colourful characters and his experiences of its soaring highs and crushing lows, Finn offers an unforgettable insight into what can be found at the boundaries of human endeavour

It's never too late to grow the f*ck up • And New York Times bestselling author Sarah Knight is here to help! With her no-bullsh*t bible for the modern adult, you'll become more self-aware, self-sufficient and resourceful - and turn grown-up responsibilities into exciting opportunities for making your life easier and more fun • You'll learn • - How to anticipate consequences and orchestrate outcomes • - Four keys to effective communication • - Strategies for slaying self-care • - The perks of being independent and dependable • And much more! • Packed with practical advice and pro-dult tips for everything from balancing your budget to impressing your in-laws, Grow the F*ck Up is the perfect guide for anyone - at any age - who wants to be an adult and get treated like one

Discover the wonders of the natural world and the animals that inhabit it in this stunningly visual hardback guide • Nature writer Marianne Taylor guides readers through the development of life on earth, from the first living cells to the astonishing diversity we see in species today. Journeying from the invertebrates, including spiders, crustaceans and insects, to fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, this fascinating book explores the animal kingdom is all its oddity and splendour. A numbers of feature spreads give a deeper focus on themes such as coral reefs, the importance of insects in ecology and the era of the dinosaurs • Sections include • Animal Evolution • Invertebrates: insects, molluscs, • Vertebrates: fish, reptiles, birds, mammals • Ecology and conservation • Featuring superb full-colour wildlife photography as well as a range of diagrams and infographics, this is a captivating guide to the wonders of the animal kingdom which can be enjoyed by the whole family

The Solar System – so what is it? • We've all learned the basics at school but how much can you remember? Expert astronomers and co-presenters of The Sky at Night Chris North and Paul Abel take a fascinating guided tour of our Solar System and explain its wonders • They look at all the major players, including our more familiar neighbours – the Sun, the planets and their moons – the occasional visitors to our planet – asteroids, meteors and comets – as well as distant stars and what might be beyond our Solar System – Earth Mark II? • Chris and Paul recount the history of how everything came about and the myths that once shaped astronomy. They explain the latest science and discoveries, and reveal how any amateur astronomer can view and interpret the Solar System

For believers and skeptics alike, A Doubter's Guide to World Religions introduces the five major world religions so that you can explore their similarities and differences in a fair and engaging way • The world is a very religious place. Wherever you look, people are worshipping, praying, believing, following, even dying for their faith. But what does it mean to be religious? Are all religions the same? Do they all call on the same God simply using different names? Are their beliefs and practices simply cultural expressions of the same spiritual longings? • Written by historian and theologian John Dickson in his characteristically engaging style, this book presents each of the world's five major systems of faith, carefully outlining the history, doctrines, beliefs, and spiritual practices of • Hinduism ("The Way of Release") • Buddhism ("The Way of Enlightenment") • Judaism ("The Way of the Torah") • Christianity ("The Way of the Christ") • Islam ("The Way of Submission") • In his own words, Dickson acts as an art curator in a gallery, presenting each of these "works of art" in their best light and letting each have their say

Monty was just like any other dog. A scruffy and irascible Maltese terrier, he enjoyed barking at pugs and sniffing at trees. But after yet another dramatic confrontation with the local Rottweiler, Anthony McGowan realises it’s high time he and Monty had a chat about what makes him a good or a bad dog • And they don’t stop at ethics. Taking his cue from Monty’s canine antics, McGowan leads us on an enlightening jaunt through the world of philosophy • Will Kant convince Monty to stop stealing cheesecake? How long will they put up with Socrates poking holes in every argument? Do they have free will to pursue answers to these questions? Join the dutiful duo as they set out to uncover who – if anyone – has the right end of the ethical stick and can tell us how best to live one’s life

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