Fifteen stories based around forests of the world, and the animals that inhabit them. The theme is about the importance of forest ecosystems, and their contribution to the health of our planet. The books is split into three sections: Colourful Forests, Wet Forests and Snowy Forests. Each story has a simple message about the natural world, and all are set in a range of habitats from tropical rainforests to snowy conifer landscapes. Main characters include a tiger, elephant, gorilla, grizzly bear, panda, chameleon, butterfly among others. ... |
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How far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure - until a secret is uncovered that threatens their entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide what to sacrifice to save the whole human race... ... |
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Meg Long's "Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves" is a captivating debut about survival, found family, and the bond between a girl and a wolf that delivers a fresh twist on classic survival stories and frontier myths. On a frozen wasteland of a planet, a girl is on the run with a wolf who is born to be a killer, but bound to be her guide. As they fight to escape ice goblins, giant bears, and a ruthless leader intent on trapping them both, one question drives them relentlessly forward: where do you turn when there is nowhere to hide? ... |
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New York Times bestseller. ... A brilliant, penetrating examination of the roller-coaster life of silicon valley's most audacious businessman, sending shock waves throughout business and industry. "Musk is a visionary genius: the man most likely to solve our addiction to carbon, save the planet from global warming, and set us on course for our interplanetary destiny." London Review of Books "An essential read... a riveting portrait of Silicon Valley's most driven entrepreneur since Steve Jobs" Financial Times "An entertaining read for anybody who wants to get into the mind of this ... |
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Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us. We are the most advanced and most destructive animals ever to have lived. What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens? In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we’re going. Sapiens is a thrilling account of humankind’s extraordinary history - from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age - and our journey from insignificant apes to rulers of the world. ... |
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A brief history of humankind. ... Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us. We are the most advanced and most destructive animals ever to have lived. What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens? In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we’re going. Sapiens is a thrilling account of humankind’s extraordinary history - from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age - and our journey from insignificant apes to rulers of the world. ... |
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The Tortoise and the Hare. The Three Little Pigs. Country Mouse and City Mouse. From realizing that there is no "right" way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of "Natalie Portman's Fables" are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia's charming artwork, Portman's insightful retellings of "The Tortoise and the Hare", "The Three Little Pigs", and "Country Mouse and City Mouse" are ideal for reading aloud and are ... |
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Книгата е предназначена за широк кръг от читатели, изучаващи английски език. Включени са разкази от английски и американски писатели, които са адаптирани, за да бъдат лесно разбираеми и които дават възможност за разширяване и укрепване на езиковите навици и умения. Разказите са интригуващи, приключенски, детективски, фантастика и други от известни автори. Към тях е даден коментар с превод на по-трудните фрази и изрази. С тази книга по един увлекателен начин ще можете да упражните своите знания, а така също и ще научите много нови неща. ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... "On the Origin of Species" outlines Charles Darwin's world-changing theory that life on Earth had not been brought into being by a creator, but had arisen from a single common ancestor and had evolved over time through the process of natural selection. Received with both enthusiasm and hostility on its publication, it triggered a seismic shift in our understanding of humanity's place in the natural world. It is not only a brilliant work of science but also a clear, vivid, sometimes moving piece of popular writing that reflects both Darwin&# ... |
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Based on production by Hideo Kojima and Novelized by Hitori Nojima. Translated by Carley Radford. The second volume of the official novelization of "Death Stranding", the new franchise from legendary game-creator Hideo Kojima. Mysterious explosions have rocked the planet, setting off a series of supernatural phenomena known as the Death Stranding. Spectral creatures that devour the living have pushed humanity to the brink of extinction, causing countries to fall and survivors to scatter and live in pockets of isolation. Sam Porter Bridges, the legendary porter with the ability to return from the world of the ... |
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Умален модел на космически изтребител Naboo Starfighter - "Star Wars". Той е предварително боядисан и за сглобяването му не е необходимо лепило. Оригинално описание: This agile and fast spaceship is used by the Naboo space battle corps. Armed with twin laser cannon and proton torpedoes, despite its unprepossessing appearance, it is a respectable fighter, although it is primarily used for patrol and escort duties. The design was created by Naboo engineers. The ship has its own hyper-space-drive. For navigation support and minor repairs the Droids who are accommodated behind the cockpit are used. The unusual ... |
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Една държава с 4 официални езика и 26 кантона. Швейцария е известна с качествения си шоколад, сиренето на дупки, часовниците и банките си. Но може ли някой да се похвали, че я познава отвъд тези клишета? Знаете ли защо швейцарците са богати, здрави и щастливи? Защо е безсмислено да си говорите с тях за пари или за времето? Как се ходи на гости у швейцарец? Как се провеждат местните избори? Кои са най-гениалните швейцарски изобретения, за които не сте и подозирали? И защо в страната на неутралитета всеки притежава пистолет? Швейцария - сърцето на Европа ни повежда на увлекателно пътешествие из най-открояващата се и ... |
