Hodnotenie



Jazyk


Veková kategória


Dostupnosť


Väzba


Stav


Rezervácia na predajni


Série


Edície


University of Cambridge: Think Big: The Power of Volcanoes


Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes. Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart of Earth's most powerful natural wonders. Discover the secrets of volcanoes - from the science behind eruptions and the different types of volcanoes around the world, to the daring work of volcanologists who study these fiery giants up close. Find out how volcanic eruptions have shaped our planet, created new islands, and even changed the climate. Part of a fascinating series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects. Written by leading volcanologists and Oxford professors, Tamsin Mather and David PylePublished in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and the Sedgwick MuseumClear, accessible explanations and easy-to-digest sections make complex topics engaging and easy to understandBright, engaging illustrations on every page bring the drama and beauty of volcanoes to life
U dodávateľa
12,49 €

Signals


'Signals is a special book, a witty, utterly fascinating guide to who you are and how you work. It's compassionate, humane and grounded in the author's deep clinical experience' Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People'A doctor who has a gift for finding just the right words...compelling, affecting' The Times'If you want to learn more about hormones, this is THE book to get' Davina McCall, author of MenopausingFrom cortisol to GLP-1, everyone is talking about hormones: Signals cuts through the noise and misinformation to help you finally understand yours. Dr Hameed reveals the workings of the miraculous hormone system and its far-reaching influence on men's and women's physical, emotional and mental health at every stage of life. Dr Saira Hameed is one of the UK's leading endocrinologists with over twenty years experience treating patients. Here, she invites us into her clinic to see what happens when the body's signaling system - our network of endocrine glands and hormone signals - breaks down. Sit beside Dr Hameed as she treats patients with crippling exhaustion, agonising infertility, absent libido and frenzied disorientation. Witness a young boy who can't stay awake and a teenage girl whose racing heart will not be able to keep going much longer... Combining compassionately told patient stories with pioneering medical breakthroughs - and exposing common misconceptions along the way - Signals is a vital book for anyone who wants to understand their health and happiness.
U dodávateľa
26,99 €

Tank Command


Former tank commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon OBE offers a gripping and unique account of the evolution of tank warfare, in collaboration with The Tank Museum. 'This deep dive into the evolution of tank warfare could not be timelier, and Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, who has more experience than most on these machines, is the perfect person to tell their tale' James Holland'Tank Command is an exciting and original look at tanks and tank warfare by a tank commander with over twenty years experience of commanding and fighting these behemoths of the battlefield' Al MurrayWho would have thought that steel boxes with guns would endure as the stalwart of the battlefield for over a hundred years? For all the new trickery and wizardry of the modern fight, the tank's ability to pack a huge punch at up to 3000 metres, protected by steel, ceramics and now, electronics, is still the most reliable and durable weapon in the military toolbox. In this thrilling new book, former tank commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon OBE offers a unique and timely exploration of the evolution of the tank, on and off the battlefield. Written in close collaboration with the world-renowned Tank Museum, it brings the thrill of hardware together with the sweep of history, telling the tank's origin story on the battlefields of World War I, charting its primacy during World War II, and analysing its critical role in modern warfare, whether in the Gulf (where Hamish served) or on the new Ukrainian and Russian front lines. From the MARK IV at the battle of Cambrai to the Challenger 2 in Ukraine, discover the characters who sat at the helm of these iron chariots and what they saw, those who innovated the machine to continue the tank's prominence despite numerous attempts to write it off, and why it remain critical to success in battle even in today's era of drones and cyber warfare. With thousands of hours commanding Chieftains, Challenger 1s, and Challenger 2s, Hamish is the leading authority on the subject, and Tank Command is an essential addition to any military history reader's bookshelf. 'This review of tank warfare by an accomplished exponent is timely given the increased risks of high intensity conflict and the need to equip our Army effectively' General Sir Nick Carter, former Chief of the Defence Staff'I fought with Hamish in a tank squadron in the First Gulf War, and gauge there are few better people to explain the evolution of the tank from Cambrai to the Donbass' General Sir Richard Shirreff, Deputy Commander of NATO'With the world seemingly on the precipice of war again, Tank Command is a timely reminder of the heritage and future of the tank which has been the backbone of warfare for over a hundred years' Rt Hon Sir Andrew Mitchell MP, former DFID Minister and ex Royal Tank Regiment'A great read and confirmation that the evolution of the tank is not over' General Sir James Everard Colonel, Commandant of the Royal Lancers
U dodávateľa
29,49 €

Texts We Never Sent


Dear future us . . . there's something you should know. Nel, Flo, Maggie and Nicole haven’t been friends for years. Caught in the limbo summer between college and Uni, each of the girls are at a precipice, deciding the direction of the rest of their lives. Nel has her sights set on a gap year chasing sunsets, but her parents have other ideas. Flo is desperate to make it into art school, but her secret romance is distracting her from her work and making it hard for her to leave. Maggie is desperate to move as far from home as possible, leaving her toxic boyfriend behind. And then there’s Nicole who, unbeknown to the other girls, has been hospitalized and may have to re-take the year. That’s when the notifications come through. None of them remember the time-capsule text messages they sent each other two years ago. Messages full of confessions, feelings and secrets that force them back together again . . . before they break apart.A love-letter to female friendship, this is the debut novel from Georgina Forsyth-Read (one half of Ally & G), perfect for fans of To All The Boys I've Loved Before and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
U dodávateľa
15,99 €

Why Do Birds Sing?


Throughout our history birdsong has influenced art, poetry and music. It can elevate our mood and bring our backyards to life. We often hear birds singing as we go about our lives, but have you ever wondered who they are singing to and what they are singing abou? he term 'bird brain' has led us to underestimate the brainpower it takes to hear a song, remember it and practise until it is reproduced correctly. In the same way human infants learn to talk, young birds learn their song by listening and remembering the sounds produced by their parents. Not only that, birds use different songs and calls, and different pitch, tone and volume, depending on who they're communicating with and what they want to say-much like the way we vary our speech. Why Do Birds Sing? provides an insight into the world of bird communication that will surprise and delight you. It's an absorbing and informative book filled with answers to many of the common and often uncommon questions we ask about birdsong. After reading this book you will never listen to a bird song in the same way!
U dodávateľa
22,99 €

Don't Ever Tickle a Tiger


Let me give you some rulesthat will be quite topical On a jaunt to the jungle or somewhere that's tropical. Learn what 'tou-can' and 'tou-cannot' do in the rainforest and have a 'hiss-terical' time with this 'claw-some' pop-up book! With hilarious, pun-packed text guaranteed to charm children and adults alike, this romp through the rainforest takes readers through a different pop-up spread on each page, bumping into all kinds of creatures from capybaras to snakes. The lovable cast of animals, playful illustrations from talented David Creighton-Pester and dad-jokes galore makes this a book that begs to be read again and again. It's got to be the funniest jungle etiquette book ever made!The sixth book in the wildly funny, pop-up-packed Creature Feature series! Also available . . . Don't Take a T-rex Out For Tea, Don't Ever Smile at a Shark, Don't Ever Laugh at a Ladybird, Don't Ever Conga with a Cow and Don't Ever Mess with a Monkey.
U dodávateľa
17,99 €

How the Female Body Works


"The book I didn't know I desperately needed." - LORRAINE KELLY "Witty and wise - How the Female Body Works is a wonderful blend of science and humour. I laughed, I learned, and I felt seen. A must-read for anyone in a female body - and anyone who knows one." - Dr Charlotte Gribbin, Consultant Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine Physician 'Technically, we're close, my body and I. We go everywhere together. And yet, I know little about how it actually works...' How much do any of us really know about our bodies? We know, for example, that women live longer than men, but why? We are told our brains are better at multi-tasking, but is that true? What exactly are hormones? Like: what do they look like? What's the point of PMS? Why are women twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer's? And what's the deal with things like osteoporosis - why are our bones so damn fragile? For years, award-winning journalist Polly Vernon drove her body around like it was a car - and she had zero interest in the manual. This book charts her mission to lift the bonnet, have a good old rummage and find out what's really going on. She talks to neuroscientists, academics, medics, midwives, gynaes, psychologists and physios. People who really know their stuff. And so here it is, THE complete guide to the female body - head to toe, inside and out, physical and emotional - with reassuring advice on how to mitigate the ways it makes life trickier, along with notes of celebration for the ways it helps us out. Full of facts and stories that will blow your mind, this is a book you'll want to pass on to every woman (and man) you know.
U dodávateľa
14,99 €

The Silver Book


Queer love story meets true crime thriller in the dream factory of 1970s cinema, from the award-winning, bestselling author. Perfect for readers of André Aciman's Call Me By Your Name and Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr Ripley. SHORTLISTED FOR BLACKWELL’S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025A NEW YORK MAGAZINE TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025RUNNER-UP FOR THE TADEUSZ BRADECKI PRIZE 2026‘Sublime’ The New York Times'Brilliant' Olly Alexander‘It is dangerous to want someone this much. He has always known it, from the very first night.’It is September 1974. Two men meet by chance in Venice. One is a young English artist, in panicked flight from London. The other is Danilo Donati, the magician of Italian cinema, the designer responsible for realising the spectacular visions of Fellini and Pasolini. Donati is in Venice to produce sketches for Fellini’s Casanova. A young – and beautiful – apprentice is just what he needs. He sweeps Nicholas to Rome, into the looking-glass world of Cinecitta, the studio where Casanova’s Venice will be ingeniously assembled. Then in the spring, the lovers move together to the set of Salo, Pasolini’s horrifying fable of fascism. But Nicholas has a secret and in this world of constant illusion, his real nature passes unseen. Amidst the rising tensions of Italy’s ‘Years of Lead’, he acts as an accelerant, setting in motion a tragedy he didn’t intend. Stylish and seductive, The Silver Book is an absorbing fictional account of real things, and an investigation into the difficult relationship between artifice and truth, illusion and reality, love and power. Praise for The Silver Book:‘Seamlessly inserts a fictional narrative into a real historical world . . . a gripping novel that is, in many ways, a technical tour de force’ Times Literary Supplement ‘A great chronicler of male genius, sexuality, loneliness and madness’ Observer‘Unabashedly queer and unapologetically erotic’ Art in America'My favourite novel of last year' M. John Harrison‘You do not need to be an expert on postwar Italian cinema or politics (or to know the true crime story unfolding here) to savour this novel. Laing describes the filming in dazzling clarity. 1970s Rome swaggers from the page’ The Times ‘Laing’s vibrant depiction of both real and imagined events is a prescient exploration of the meaning of art in dangerous places’ Washington Post
U dodávateľa
13,49 €

The Secret Codebreakers


Hidden Figures meets The Imitation Game in this never-before-told true story of the segregated Black code breakers who helped America win the Cold War, set amid the civil rights movement. This is the shocking true story of the Black American codebreaking unit whose top-secret work led directly to the end of the Cold War. Facing the global threat of a rising Communist world power in the aftermath of World War II, the US employed hundreds of Black Americans to speed read Russian communications and gather essential information on the US's most dangerous nuclear rival. The result was the creation of a segregated civilian codebreaking unit known as the Traffic Processing Division - The Plantation. Despite wage discrimination, gruelling hours and harsh conditions, the Plantation's 100 college-educated Black women made invaluable breakthroughs in United States' Soviet intelligence, even as the backlash against civil rights eroded their democratic freedoms at home. Sarah Valentine tells their remarkable story in full for the first time. Paying long overdue tribute to these little-known Black cryptologists' critical contributions to national security during the civil rights era and the Cold War. 'With relentless research and electric storytelling, Sarah Valentine restores the erased Black cryptologists who powered U.S. codebreaking from WWII through the Korean War. Urgent, revelatory, and impossible to ignore, Decoding the Devil unveils both the uncomfortable truths and the inspiring histories that form the foundation of our intelligence community' - Nathalia Holt, New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls and Wise Gals'A thought-provoking exploration of the lives and work of the largely forgotten, undervalued, and little-acknowledged Black (and mostly female) cryptologists who contributed to this nation's intelligence success during World War II and the early Cold War. These contributions were made despite physically uncomfortable and segregated workspaces and assignments far below their education and capabilities. Sarah Valentine tells a fascinating tale, deftly weaving the cryptologic work into the social and political constraints of the times' - Betsy Rohaly Smoot, author of Parker Hitt: The Father of American Military Cryptology'This book shows us the seams and man-making of a patriotic narrative usually sold to us as divine. Like Zora Neal Hurston loves us, Sarah Valentine loves us enough to tell the truth about our humanity inside of purposefully inhumane American institutions' - Steven Dunn, author of Water & Power
U dodávateľa
33,49 €

A Million Dragons


<p><b><i>A Million Dragons</i></b><b> is a super-sweet colouring book designed for fans of all things cute and cuddly.</b><br><br>Inside, there are over 30 spreads packed with the most adorable dragons, from tiny baby dragons and playful dragon pals to cosy dragon nests and enchanting magical worlds, all decorated with stunning patterns and motifs. Lulu’s instantly recognizable style brings gentle fun and humour to each scene, which kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with colour. <br><br>The latest title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling ‘A Million’ series.</p>
U dodávateľa
12,49 €

Moderation


Sometimes people just...click. 'Wonderful'Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time'A literary firecracker'Pandora Sykes, Books and Bits'Brilliant' ElleThirty-something Girlie Delmundo works a day job as a content moderator, removing the very worst that makes it on to the internet. She's one of the best at it, too, so it's no surprise when she's given a big salary rise to start moderating its new venture: virtual-reality theme parks, lush simulations of civilizations long since dead. But as she begins to explore the intricate worlds that she moderates, Girlie notices two deeply troubling things: that there might be something much darker built into the very code of the company, and that William, technically her new boss, a man whose barriers are as mighty as her own, might just be that long-forgotten thing... Girlie's type.
U dodávateľa
13,49 €

PAW Patrol Pups Save the Alien Picture Book


When a mysterious alien crash-lands in Adventure Bay, the PAW Patrol must zoom to the rescue! It’s an extraterrestial emergency! There is a runaway alien on the loose, a broken spaceship on the farm and Bettina the cow is trapped in a floating bubble. This sounds like a job for the PAW Patrol! Join the pups on their nighttime mission to track down the alien, save the residents of Adventure Bay and fix the spaceship. Can they help the alien fly back home? Look out for these other pup-tacular PAW Patrol Picture Books: PAW Patrol Dinosaur Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Sea Patrol to the Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Ready, Race, Rescue! Picture BookPAW Patrol Daring Dragon Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Big Truck Pups Picture BookPAW Patrol Jungle Pups Adventure Picture BookPAW Patrol Dive Into Puplantis! Picture BookPAW Patrol Rescue Wheels Picture BookPAW Patrol Air Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Puppy Dance Party Picture BookPAW Patrol Fire Rescue Picture Book
U dodávateľa
10,99 €

Creepy Araminta


The portrait of a beautiful girl with tumbling red hair takes on sinister undertones in this unnerving tale from much-loved, multi-award-winning author Anne Fine. Jess is delighted when she finds the perfect picture to cover up a dirty mark on her bedroom wall. The beautiful portrait of a girl with tumbling red hair is exactly the right size, and she doesn’t even have to pay for it! But when she hangs the painting in her room, Jess is tormented by disturbing nightmares featuring Araminta from the portrait. Her mum thinks Jess is making it all up, but she’s in for a shock when she experiences the power of the painting for herself … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.
U dodávateľa
10,99 €

The Woman Who Laughed


'The very definition of unputdownable' David Peace'Mason packs more into 200 pages than many writers do at twice the length' Sunday TimesIn the first months of 2020 there was a spate of murders of Black sex workers in northern cities. One of them was Ella Bailey, last seen talking to a punter in an alley in Sheffield city centre, and although no trace of her was ever found, the punter, Michael Godley, soon confessed to all three murders. Five years later, as another sex worker is murdered in the same district, the bag Ella had been carrying with her reappears, hanging on the door handles of a café, and a local vagrant claims to have seen Ella sitting on a bench in a churchyard near the site of the murder. South Yorkshire Police call in the Finder. So begins a search that takes him back to the strange days of the pandemic, to talk to those who knew Ella best, such as her wayward girlfriend 'Loz', abusive boyfriend Caine Poynton-Smith and respectable foster-parents still struggling to come to terms with Ella's life. How did their intelligent, strong-willed daughter - bright student and national schoolgirl athletics champion - end up in that alle? s fear grips the city, our Finder must court danger to discover the truth.
U dodávateľa
14,99 €

Strike


Strike is an action-packed football book about chasing your dreams and standing up for what you believe in. Place the ball. Pick your spot. Three steps back. Breathe. Owen is closer than ever to achieving his dream: becoming a professional footballer. All he has to do is stay focused. No distractions. Just football. But when a hidden note tucked inside his new boots reveals a cry for help from the factory workers who made them, Owen discovers the beautiful game might be hiding some ugly secrets. Suddenly, chasing his dream doesn't feel so important. It's time to decide which path he really wants to take. A story about taking your shot and being brave enough to change the game, from the best-selling author of Kick. "It's a winner for me!" - Matt Oldfield, co-author of the Ultimate Football Heroes series
U dodávateľa
14,99 €

Looking for Mr Schwitters


Jennifer Potter's new bookresurrects the pivotal artist Kurt Schwitters and places him firmly in The LakeDistrict, where he lived as a penniless refugee in the years after the SecondWorld War. Derided as a 'degenerate artist' by the Nazis he fled Germany forNorway and then Britain, where he was interned as an 'enemy alien.' At the endof the war he travelled to the Lakes with his young English girlfriend. Renownedfor incorporating found objects and rubbish into his art, Schwitters let thespirit of the Lakes creep into his work, dashing off a stream of collages,sculptures, landscapes, portraits, flowers, abstracts and assemblages, which hesold or bartered for essentials. Just months before his pauper's death inKendal, he embarked upon his last masterpiece, never finished, a walk-insculpture magicked from a disused barn in the Langdale Valley. Potter adopts a thread ofmemory and personal connections to tell a wider story about the process ofmaking, and seeing, art. She turned Schwitters into one of the foundationalmyths of her life as a writer. But how true are her memories? Why did this longdead emigre artist take control of her imagination? And what can he tellher about the place she looks on as home? Looking for Mr Schwitters isnot a biography, nor an art book, nor a memoir, but occupies a beguiling spacebetween these genres, a book in its own class. Rigorously researched butwritten for the general reader this new book shines a light on the artist'sfinal years and reclaims his rightful place in the history of modern art. Looking for Mr Schwitters includes black and white images, a full colour section of Kurt Schwitters' art and a photo essay by Rob Petit.
U dodávateľa
26,99 €

Jurassic World: The Very Sleepy Dinosaur


The sun has gone down on Isla Nublar, and it’s time for all the sleepy dinosaurs to go to bed. But they’re having a little trouble drifting off. Follow along with the Jurassic World dinosaurs as they close their eyes and dream of their island home, from A to Zzz!Grown-up fans of Jurassic World can introduce little ones to the films in an age-appropriate way with this colorful book. Sturdy board book pages will stand up to repeated readings and curious hands and mouths (even dinosaur teeth!). With simple prompts and picture clues that reinforce early concept learning and language structure, this is the perfect gift for dinosaur fans everywhere!
U dodávateľa
13,49 €

Luck and Judgement


Get ready to be hooked by the third thrilling and atmospheric murder mystery from the million-copy-selling crime writer: this time DC Smith is looking for a body, but what he finds is far more sinister... 'Pitch-perfect crime writing.' DAILY EXPRESS'Peter Grainger's books are addictive.' CRIMINAL ELEMENT'Had me gripped from the very start to the extremely satisfying ending.' ***** Reader Review'Where has Peter Grainger been my whole life?' ***** Reader Review'I read a LOT of murder mysteries and this series is one of the best!' ***** Reader ReviewWhen a worker goes missing from a North Sea gas platform, there seem to be just two possible explanations: it was a tragic accident or a suicide. It does not take Smith and his detectives long, however, to discover that James Bell led a double life back onshore in Kings Lake -- a life complicated enough to make him at least one dangerous enemy. Before the case can be unravelled, Smith must get a new team working together; Waters and Murray are still there but one of Wilson’s men is transferred to him, and the female detective constable from Longmarsh poses some unexpected problems for her new sergeant. Together they begin to investigate the links between the companies and the people that bring ashore the oil and gas, and they also find themselves caught up in the seamier side of life that exists beneath Lake’s everyday comings and goings. The curious writer Jo Evison begins to delve more deeply into the story of the Andretti murders, and Smith himself has to face the fact that he might no longer be considered fit for duty. ‘Ensconced in Kings Lake, in the company of Smith and his team, I didn’t want to leave.' FINANCIAL TIMES'The books are comforting, the writing is subtle and the plots are gripping.' THE TIMES
U dodávateľa
13,49 €

Super Natural


A NATURE BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE MAIL ON SUNDAY'Superb... A testament to just how beautiful and wonderful life on Earth is' Times Literary Supplement'Fascinating' Guardian'Brilliant' Daily MailFrom scorching deserts to frozen seabeds, from the highest peaks of the Himalaya to the hadal depths of the oceans, there are habitats on this Earth that appear inimical to life - yet in which it flourishes nevertheless. During the midday heat of the Sahara, silvery ants sprint from their nests to feed. In North American forests, wood frogs awaken each spring from solid blocks of ice. At the site of the Chernobyl disaster, fungi harness radiation to thrive. Transporting readers to far-flung environments we could never call home, Super Natural paints an awe-inspiring portrait of life's resilience and ingenuity under the harshest circumstances. We meet creatures exquisitely adapted to endure unimaginable deprivations: of water, oxygen, food, sunlight. Alex Riley shows how, at nature's extremes, the rules of life as we know them are rewritten - and how, here, we can find hope for the future of life on Earth, and beyond.
U dodávateľa
17,99 €

Najpredávanejší autori v tejto kategórii: Dominik Dán, Joanne K. Rowling, Sarah J. Maasová, Freida McFadden, Elle Kennedy.