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The Modern Myths - Philip Ball

With The Modern Myths, brilliant science communicator Philip Ball spins a new yarn. From novels and comic books to B-movies, it is an epic exploration of literature, new media and technology, the nature of storytelling, and the making and meaning of our most important tales. Myths are usually seen as stories from the depths of time—fun and fantastical, but no longer believed by anyone. Yet, as Philip Ball shows, we are still writing them—and still living them—today. From Robinson Crusoe and Frankenstein to Batman, many stories written in the past few centuries are commonly, perhaps glibly, called “modern myths.” But Ball argues that we should take that idea seriously. Our stories of Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Sherlock Holmes are doing the kind of cultural work that the ancient myths once did. Through the medium of narratives that all of us know in their basic outline and which have no clear moral or resolution, these modern myths explore some of our deepest fears, dreams, and anxieties. We keep returning to these tales, reinventing them endlessly for new uses. But what are they really about, and why do we need them? What myths are still taking shape today? And ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Book of Minds - Philip Ball

Understanding the human mind and how it relates to the world that we experience has challenged philosophers for centuries. How then do we even begin to think about 'minds' that are not human?Science now has plenty to say about the properties of mind. In recent decades, the mind - both human and otherwise - has been explored by scientists in fields ranging from zoology to astrobiology, computer science to neuroscience. Taking a uniquely broad view of minds and where they might be found - including in plants, aliens, and God - Philip Ball pulls these multidisciplinary pieces together to explore what sorts of minds we might expect to find in the universe. In so doing, he offers for the first time a unified way of thinking about what minds are and what they can do, arguing that in order to understand our own minds and imagine those of others, we need to move on from considering the human mind as a standard against which all others should be measured, and to think about the 'space of possible minds'.By identifying and mapping out properties of mind without prioritizing the human, Ball sheds new light on a host of fascinating questions. What ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Alchemy - Philip Ball

Flush with hundreds of illustrations, this book revisits the histories of chemistry, medicine, ideas, and culture through the lens of alchemy  “Philip Ball’s book is a treasure: beautifully illustrated and, as usual, the author caries his learning lightly.”—David Wootton, Spectator  The craft of alchemy has intrigued and mystified people since antiquity. Many early cultures are known to have experimented with chemical transformations: from dyes, glazes, and cosmetics in Bronze Age Egypt to life-extending elixirs pursued by scholars in ancient China and India. Many have also attempted to transform lead, mercury, and other metals into gold—and some claim to have succeeded. In this visually stunning volume, Philip Ball sets alchemy within the context of the history of science and culture, showing that it was not simply an esoteric fantasy but an important phase in the development of experimental science and natural philosophy.  Rich illustrations complement a narrative history of the methods and techniques developed in alchemical workshops, the search for the philosopher’s stone and “elixirs of life” that extended across diverse cultures, and the controversies surrounding the practices of making alchemical gold and alchemical medicine. Ball explores the rise of alchemy from its inception in Hellenistic culture, through ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How Life Works - Philip Ball

Biology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life works have been exposed as incomplete, misleading, or wrong.In How Life Works, Philip Ball explores the new biology, revealing life to be a far richer, more ingenious affair than we had guessed. With this knowledge come new possibilities. Today we can redesign and reconfigure living systems, tissues, and organisms.We can reprogram cells, for instance, to carry out new tasks and grow into structures not seen in the natural world. Some researchers believe that ultimately we will be able to regenerate limbs and organs, and perhaps even create new life forms that evolution has never imagined. Incorporating the latest research and insights, How Life Works is a sweeping journey into this new frontier of the nature of life, a realm that will reshape our understanding of life as we know it.

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The Music Instinct - Philip Ball

Why have all human cultures - today and throughout history - made music? Why does music excite such rich emotion? How do we make sense of musical sound? These are questions that have, until recently, remained mysterious. Now The Music Instinct explores how the latest research in music psychology and brain science is piecing together the puzzle of how our minds understand and respond to music. Ranging from Bach fugues to nursery rhymes to heavy rock, Philip Ball interweaves philosophy, mathematics, history and neurology to reveal why music moves us in so many ways. Without requiring any specialist knowledge, The Music Instinct will both deepen your appreciation of the music you love, and open doors to music that once seemed alien, dull or daunting, offering a passionate plea for the importance of music in education and in everyday life.''You''ll never listen to music the same way again'' - Independent

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How to Grow a Human - Philip Ball

A cutting-edge examination of what it means to be human and to have a ''self'' in the face of new scientific developments in genetic editing, cloning and neural downloading.After seeing his own cells used to grow clumps of new neurons – essentially mini-brains – Philip Ball begins to examine the concepts of identity and consciousness. Delving into humanity''s deep evolutionary past to look at how complex creatures like us emerged from single-celled life, he offers a new perspective on how humans think about ourselves.In an age when we are increasingly encouraged to regard the ''self'' as an abstract sequence of genetic information, or as a pattern of neural activity that might be ''downloaded'' to a computer, he return us to the body – to flesh and blood – and anchors a conception of personhood in this unique and ephemeral mortal coil. How to Build a Human brings us back to ourselves – but in doing so, it challenges old preconceptions and values. It asks us to rethink how we exist in the world.

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Pokémon TCG: 2024 Poké Ball Tin č. 2

Poké Ball Tin č. 2 je plechovka obsahující 3 booster balíčky Pokémon TCG karet v anglickém jazyce a 2 archy samolepek. Jedná se o jeden z pěti designů v sérii, vhodný pro děti od 6 let. Průměr plechovky je přibližně 11,5 cm.

  • Obsahuje 3 booster balíčky Pokémon TCG karet
  • Přiloženy 2 archy se samolepkami pro další zábavu
  • Vhodné pro děti od 6 let jako parádní dárek
  • Součást série s 5 různými designy plechovek

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Ball Engineer Master II Skindiver II COSC DM3108A-SCJ-BK

Hodinky Ball Engineer Master II Skindiver II COSC jsou robustní automatické hodinky s potápěčským designem. Mají švýcarský mechanický strojek s certifikací COSC a jsou vyrobeny z ušlechtilé oceli. Hodinky jsou vhodné pro náročné podmínky i každodenní nošení.

  • Vysoká odolnost a robustní konstrukce pro náročné podmínky
  • Švýcarský automatický strojek s certifikací COSC pro přesný chod
  • Klasický potápěčský design vhodný i pro každodenní nošení
  • Kvalitní zpracování z ušlechtilé oceli

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Clementoni puzzle 104 Super Dragon ball Daima 2

Puzzle Clementoni Super Dragon ball Daima obsahuje 104 pevných dílků s motivem Dragon Ball. Je vhodné pro děti od 6 let a podporuje rozvoj soustředění a trpělivosti. Jedná se o zábavnou aktivitu pro celou rodinu.

  • 104 pevných dílků pro snadné skládání
  • Krásný motiv Dragon Ball pro fanoušky
  • Vhodné pro děti od 6 let i celou rodinu
  • Rozvíjí soustředění a trpělivost

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Jazwares Pokémon Clip N Go Poké Ball Scorbunny a Premier Ball

Interaktivní Poké Ball od Jazwares obsahuje figurku Pokémona Scorbunny a Premier Ball s mechanizmem automatického návratu. Hračka je určena pro děti od 4 let a slouží k tréninku Pokémon trenérských dovedností. Výrobek je vyroben z plastu a podporuje rozvoj jemné motoriky.

  • Interaktivní mechanizmus automatického návratu Pokéballu
  • Obsahuje figurku populárního Pokémona Scorbunny
  • Vhodné pro rozvoj motorických dovedností a fantazie
  • Vyrobeno z odolného plastu pro bezpečnou hru

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Jazwares Pokémon Clip N Go Poké Ball Chimchar a Repeat Ball

Jazwares Pokémon Clip N Go Poké Ball obsahuje Poké Ball a figurkou Pokémona Chimchar. Hračka umožňuje interaktivní hru s funkcí vracení Poké Ballu. Je vhodná pro děti od 4 let a vyrobena z plastu.

  • Interaktivní funkce vracení Poké Ballu
  • Obsahuje detailní figurkou Pokémona Chimchar
  • Vhodné pro děti od 4 let
  • Vyrobeno z odolného plastu

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Jazwares Pokémon Clip N Go Poké Ball Chespin a Friend Ball

Interaktivní Poké Ball od Jazwares obsahuje figurku Pokémona Chespin. Po uvolnění se míč vrací zpět i s figurkou, což podporuje hravé učení a motorické dovednosti. Hračka je vyrobena z plastu a je vhodná pro děti od 4 let.

  • Interaktivní Pokéball, který se vrací s figurkou Pokémona
  • Vhodné pro děti již od 4 let, podporuje motoriku a fantazii
  • Obsahuje autentickou figurku Pokémona Chespin
  • Jednoduchý mechanismus pro snadnou zábavu

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Pokémon TCG: 2024 Poké Ball Tin č. 1

Poké Ball Tin č. 1 je plechová dóza ve tvaru Pokéballu obsahující 3 booster balíčky Pokémon TCG karet a 2 archy samolepek. Karty jsou v anglickém jazyce a produkt je vhodný pro děti od 6 let. Jedná se o jeden z pěti designů v této sérii.

  • Obsahuje 3 booster balíčky Pokémon TCG karet
  • Součástí jsou 2 archy se sběratelskými samolepkami
  • Plechová Pokéball dóza vhodná pro opakované použití
  • Vhodné pro děti od 6 let jako dárek

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Jazwares Pokémon Clip N Go Poké Ball Totodile a Dive Ball

Jazwares Pokémon Clip N Go je interaktivní hračka obsahující Dive Ball a figuru Pokémona Totodile. Po uvolnění se Pokéball vrací zpět i s Pokémonem. Hračka je vyrobena z plastu a je vhodná pro děti od 4 let.

  • Interaktivní funkce návratu Pokéballu
  • Obsahuje autentickou figuru Pokémona Totodile
  • Vhodné pro děti již od 4 let
  • Podporuje rozvoj motorických dovedností a fantazie

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Phlat Ball junior Swirl zelený

Zelený Phlat Ball junior Swirl je hračka vyrobená z plastu a kovu v žíhaném designu, vhodná pro děti od 5 let. Může být použita jako letící disk nebo hozený míček, přičemž na obalu jsou navrženy hry jako Horká brambora nebo Přehazovaná. Průměr míče je 11 cm a disku 15 cm, s balením o rozměrech 14 x 4,8 x 20 cm.

  • Vede děti k pohybové aktivitě venku.
  • Vícebarevný žíhaný design pro atraktivní vzhled.
  • Dvojí využití jako letící disk nebo hozený míček.
  • Na obalu uvedené hry pro snadnou zábavu.

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Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II (42 mm) COSC DG2018C-P10C-BK

Hodinky Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II (42 mm) COSC DG2018C-P10C-BK jsou robustní model s certifikovanou přesností. Disponují funkcí GMT pro zobrazení druhého časového pásma a patentovanou ochranou korunky. Pouzdro je vyrobeno z ušlechtilé oceli v klasickém potápěčském designu.

  • COSC certifikace pro garantovanou přesnost
  • Patentovaná ochrana korunky proti nárazu
  • Funkce GMT pro druhé časové pásmo
  • Vysoká odolnost a voděodolnost

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Ball Engineer III Outlier (40mm) Manufacture COSC DG9000B-S1C-BK

Hodinky Ball Engineer III Outlier (40mm) jsou limitovaná edice s certifikací COSC. Mají funkci GMT a jsou vyrobeny z odolné oceli 904L. Design je univerzální pro každodenní i náročnější použití.

  • Limitovaná edice pouze 1000 kusů pro celý svět
  • Vyrobeno z vysoce odolné oceli 904L
  • Funkce GMT pro zobrazení druhého časového pásma
  • Univerzální design vhodný pro každodenní nošení i náročné podmínky

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Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Submarine Warfare Chronograph DC2276A-SJ-BK

Hodinky Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Submarine Warfare Chronograph DC2276A-SJ-BK jsou robustní model s potápěčským designem a chronografem. Pouzdro je vyrobeno z titanu, náramek kombinuje titan a ocel. Hodinky nabízejí vysokou odolnost a jsou vhodné pro náročné podmínky i každodenní nošení.

  • Vysoká odolnost a robustní konstrukce vhodná pro náročné podmínky
  • Přesný chronograf s potápěčským designem pro každodenní nošení
  • Kvalitní materiály – titanové pouzdro a kombinovaný titan/ocel náramek
  • Patentovaná ochrana korunky zvyšující spolehlivost

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Slam Ball HMS PSB13 13kg (17-41-015)

Medicinbal Slam Ball HMS PSB13 o hmotnosti 13 kg je vyroben z gumy a vyplněn pískem. S průměrem 24,5 cm je určen pro intenzivní trénink a rozvoj svalové soustavy. Díky odolnosti jej lze používat i pro cviky s házením o zeď.

  • Odolný gumový materiál vhodný i pro házení o zeď
  • Pružící vlastnosti a dobré odrážení od povrchu
  • Hmotnost 13 kg určená pro zdatné sportovce
  • Černý design s průměrem 24,5 cm

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Ravensburger 115648 Puzzle-Ball Pokémon: Master Ball 54 dílků

Puzzle koule Ravensburger s motivem Master Ball z Pokémon série obsahuje 54 kvalitních dílků s klik technologií. Po sestavení má průměr 7,5 cm a je vhodná pro děti od 6 let. Balení obsahuje puzzle dílky, stojánek a návod.

  • Kvalitní puzzle dílky s klik technologií pro přesné zapadání
  • Stabilní koule s motivem Master Ball z Pokémon série
  • Ručně vyrobené raznice zajišťující různorodost tvarů dílků
  • Vhodné pro rozvoj trpělivosti, vizuálního vnímání a logiky

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Alltoys Catch Ball hra Zeleno-černá

Alltoys Catch Ball je rekreační sportovní sada obsahující dva plastové terčíky a textilní míček. Hra je určena pro děti od 3 let a funguje na principu suchého zipu pro snadné chytání. Sada podporuje aktivní pohyb a koordinaci při hře.

  • Bezpečná hračka podporující aktivní pohyb dětí
  • Snadné chytání míčku díky suchému zipu na terčíku
  • Vhodné pro široké věkové rozpětí od 3 let
  • Kompaktní balení pro snadné skladování a přenášení

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Clementoni puzzle 104 Dragon ball Daimai

Puzzle Clementoni s 104 dílky obsahuje motiv Dragon Ball Daimai. Je vhodné pro děti od 6 let i dospělé a pomáhá rozvíjet soustředění a trpělivost. Produkt nabízí kvalitní zpracování a detailní ilustrace.

  • 104 pevných dílků pro stabilní skládání
  • krásný motiv Dragon Ball Daimai podporující kreativitu
  • vhodné pro děti od 6 let i dospělé
  • kvalitní zpracování a detailní ilustrace

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Phlat Ball Chameleon JR Měnící barvu oranžovo-fialový

Phlat Ball Chameleon JR je hračka, která se během letu mění z disku na kulatý míč a reaguje změnou barvy na teplo. Je vyrobena z plastu a kovu, s průměrem míče 8,5 cm a disku 15 cm. Vhodná je pro děti od 5 let a nabízí několik herních možností.

  • Dynamická transformace z disku na míč během letu
  • Interaktivní změna barvy vlivem tepla
  • Skladný design vhodný k přenášení
  • Více herních variant pro rozvoj postřehu a rychlosti

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Phlat Ball Chameleon JR Měnící barvu fialový

Phlat Ball Chameleon JR je hračka, která se během hodu promění z plochého disku na kulatý míč. Vlivem tepla mění barvu, čímž přidává vizuální prvek zábavy. Je vhodná pro děti od 5 let a lze ji použít pro různé hry venku i uvnitř.

  • Dynamická proměna z disku na míč během letu
  • Mění barvu vlivem tepla pro vizuální efekt
  • Skladný a snadno přenosný design
  • Podporuje rozvoj postřehu a rychlosti

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Phlat Ball Chameleon JR Měnící barvu fialovo-khaki

Phlat Ball Chameleon JR je interaktivní hračka, která se během letu transformuje z plochého disku na kulatý míč. Je vyrobena z plastu a kovu, mění barvu v závislosti na teplotě a je vhodná pro děti od 5 let. Díky kompaktním rozměrům je ideální pro hraní venku, na párty nebo během přestávek.

  • Dynamická transformace z disku na míč během letu
  • Interaktivní změna barvy vlivem tepla
  • Skladný a snadno přenosný design
  • Více herních variant pro rozvoj postřehu a rychlosti

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Prisons Must Fall - Mariame Kaba, Jane Ball

Kniha 'Prisons Must Fall' od autorek Mariame Kaba a Jane Ball představuje vězeňský systém optikou dítěte a ukazuje jeho škodlivé dopady. Prostřednictvím ilustrovaného příběhu nabízí alternativní řešení založená na restorativní spravedlnosti a komunitní podpoře. Publikace je určena pro vzdělávací účely a obsahuje diskusní otázky.

  • Ilustrovaný příběh přístupný pro mladé čtenáře
  • Představuje konkrétní alternativy k vězeňskému systému
  • Obsahuje diskusní otázky pro vzdělávací využití
  • Kvalitní grafické zpracování podporující poselství knihy

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PUMA PRESTIGE ball blue (SPTpuma3516nad)

Fotbalový míč PUMA PRESTIGE je šitý míč z materiálu EVA s certifikací FIFA Approved. Panely jsou sešité pevnou nití, což zajišťuje výborné letové vlastnosti a pevnost. Míč je vhodný pro profesionální tréninky i zápasy.

  • Certifikace FIFA Approved pro profesionální využití
  • Šitý konstrukce panelů pro vynikající letové vlastnosti
  • Vhodný jak pro sportovce, tak pro příležitostné hráče
  • Pevná konstrukce zajišťující dlouhou životnost

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Ball Engineer M Skindiver III Beyond (41.5mm) Manufacture COSC Limited Edition DD3100A-S2C-BE

Hodinky Ball Engineer M Skindiver III Beyond (41.5mm) Manufacture COSC Limited Edition DD3100A-S2C-BE přináší výborné vlastnosti, jako vysoká odolnost a skvělé zpracování. Tyto hodinky mají klasický "potápkový" design a jsou skvělým pomocníkem nejen v těžších podmínkách, ale také při každodenním nošení. Tento model je vyroben v limitované edici v počtu 1000 kusů pro celý svět. Pouzdro hodinek Ball DD3100A-S2C-BE včetně náramku je vyrobeno z ušlechtilé oceli. Uvnitř tohoto pouzdra pracuje švýcarský…

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Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal - Robin Ince

''Weirdness is inescapable, and no one does it better than Robin Ince. A superb book, celebrating the needed weirdness in us all'' - Chris Hadfield, astronaut and five-time bestselling author''Tingles with the joy of being different. This book made me so happy'' - Chris Packham, naturalist and author of Fingers in the Sparkle JarA powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal reminds us all – no matter how weird we feel – that it’s okay to be a little different. We all are. What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn’t a sign of weakness, but strength?For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play – a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones.In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of “being normal” really is. Packed with personal insights, intimate anecdotes and interviews ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Weird But True! Space - National Geographic

Blast off to the strangest places the universe has to offer with 300 unbelievable facts about all things space!Packed with amazing photos and quirky illustrations, the latest Weird But True! is truly out of this world!Did you know that some planets—like Saturn and Jupiter—have diamond rain?Or that black holes can “burp”?How about the fact that the newest toilet on the International Space Station cost NASA a cool $23 million?Weird But True! Space is a portable, browsable book full of mind-blowing facts—about everything from astronauts and moon missions to black holes and faraway galaxies to rockets and robot rovers. Incredible photos and wacky, colorful designs make every page pop.Can’t get enough Weird But True? There’s a whole universe of books to discover, including Weird But True! Dinosaurs, Weird But True! Ocean, Weird But True! Star Wars, Weird But True! Animals, and A LOT more!

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1,000 Amazing Weird Facts - DK

Dive into a collection jaw-dropping facts and mind-blowing information about our weird and wonderful world. This weird and wonderful fact book for children will teach them about all kinds of bizarre beasts, incredible places and peculiar phenomena. Did you know there''s a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainbow-coloured river? Whether it''s geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet. Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. This mind-blowing fact book for children offers:- 1,000 jaw-dropping facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. - Striking CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.- Simple and easy to understand images explaining the science behind the weird and wonderful facts.Whether it''s geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet. From fiery tornadoes flying across the sky ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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People Are Weird - Victor D. O. Santos

A lighthearted, thought-provoking—and yes, weird!—story about celebrating the different quirks we all have, from award-winning creators Victor D.O. Santos and Catarina Sobral Have you ever noticed that the world is full of weird people? Anywhere you go, there are those who dress unconventionally, have their own unique fears, pretend to be other people, and generally go about things in their own mysterious ways. In fact, one might even say that we’re all a little bit weird in our own little way! From award-winning picture book creators Victor D.O. Santos and Catarina Sobral, People Are Weird explores the different quirks we humans possess from the perspective of a child living out an average day. One thing becomes quickly evident: Not only is it normal to be weird, but it might even be weird to be normal . . .

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My Weird School Special: Fright Night! - Gutman Dan

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Gather around the campfire for some scary stories with A.J. and friends in this new My Weird School Special, featuring extra pages of puzzles, games, and more! A.J. and his friends are having a sleepover in the playground by Ella Mentry School. There’s a campfire with plenty of yummy marshmallows, weird songs, and twinkling stars—what could be better? Ryan, Alexia, Michael, Andrea, Neil, Emily, and A.J. each get a turn to make up a silly, scary story. But what’s that lurking in the woods? Could it be some kind of weird monster? Did the kids’ creepy tales awaken something truly terrifying?With Dan Gutman’s signature kid-friendly sense of humor and Jim Paillot’s fun illustrations, this is one weird and spooky special you won’t want to miss—featuring bonus trivia, games, puzzles, and more!

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Let's Be Weird Together - Brooke Barker, Boaz Frankel

Weird meets weird—and the rest is history! This is a book about weird couples and the tiny two-person universes they create. It’s about accidentally wearing the exact same outfit. It’s about made-up songs. It’s about your rules for the thermostat. It’s about breakfast rituals, and funny nicknames, and long hugs, and that voice you pretend the cat has. If you’re half of a weird couple, or if you have a favorite weird couple, or if you just love love, this book is for you. Includes 1 sheet of temporary tattoos!

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We Are All Weird - Seth Godin

We Are All Weird is Seth Godin''s cult classic on celebrating (and marketing to) the individual, now repackaged and relaunchedWorld of Warcrafters, LARPers, Settlers of Catan? Weird.Beliebers, Swifties, Directioners? Weirder.Paleos, vegans, carb loaders, ovolactovegetarians? Definitely weird.Face it. We''re all weird.So why are companies still trying to build products for the masses?Why are we still acting like the masses even exist?Weird is the new normal. And only companies that figure that out have any chance of survival. In this book, Seth Godin shows you how.''Read this book slowly and read it again, for the lessons are rich and wise'' Jacqueline Novogratz, founder, Acumen

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Where the Weird Things Are - Patricia Hooning, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Join Meso, an intrepid underwater robot, on its very first expedition to explore the ocean twilight zone, and meet all the weird, wild, and wonderful creatures that live there!Meet Meso, an underwater explorer robot, as it’s launched into the mysterious ocean twilight zone. In the cold, dark waters, Meso will discover all sorts of unusual and wonderful creatures, and learn that we’re all weird in our own ways … and that’s a very good thing! Where the Weird Things Are is inspired by the Mesobot project, a collaborative effort of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Stanford University, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Mesobot uses cameras and lights to noninvasively follow ocean animals that inhabit the ocean’s depths, enabling biologists to study their behavior over extended periods for the first time ever! FUN AND FACT-FILLED: Written by award-winning deep-sea scientist Zoleka Filander and the team at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, this lovely story is packed with real information about life under the sea FASCINATING ANIMALS: Get an up close look at some of the strangest creatures in the sea, like the strawberry squid that glows pink, the anglerfish that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read *(and maybe a few you don't) - Philippa Perry

** Get closer the people who matter the most with the help of the nation's favourite therapist, PHILIPPA PERRY **'Brilliant ... Very few self-help books are this wise' THE TIMES, Best Books of the Year'Life bible incoming: Philippa Perry's sage (and witty) advice will have you re-evaluating all the relationships in your life' STYLIST'I LOVE Philippa Perry and think she's wise and brilliant'BELLA MACKIE'Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I've ever met'Decca Aitkenhead, SUNDAY TIMES'Philippa Perry is a superwoman'CHRIS EVANS______________________________________________________________________________________Life is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that's with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage.In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems.How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem?With a healthy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Weird and the Eerie - Mark Fisher

What exactly are the Weird and the Eerie? In this new essay, Mark Fisher argues that some of the most haunting and anomalous fiction of the 20th century belongs to these two modes. The Weird and the Eerie are closely related but distinct modes, each possessing its own distinct properties. Both have often been associated with Horror, yet this emphasis overlooks the aching fascination that such texts can exercise. The Weird and the Eerie both fundamentally concern the outside and the unknown, which are not intrinsically horrifying, even if they are always unsettling. Perhaps a proper understanding of the human condition requires examination of liminal concepts such as the weird and the eerie. These two modes will be analysed with reference to the work of authors such as H. P. Lovecraft, H. G. Wells, M.R. James, Christopher Priest, Joan Lindsay, Nigel Kneale, Daphne Du Maurier, Alan Garner and Margaret Atwood, and films by Stanley Kubrick, Jonathan Glazer and Christoper Nolan."

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Elizabeth and Philip - Tessa Dunlop

''A riveting take on an extraordinary relationship'' - Richard Eden, Daily Mail''A fresh and original approach'' - Hugo Vickers, Royal BiographerShe was ''sugar pink'' innocence; he was a handsome war hero. Both had royal blood coursing through their veins. The marriage of Britain''s Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947 is remembered as the beginning of an extraordinary, lifelong union but success was not guaranteed. Elizabeth and Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarchy plunges us back into the 1940s when a teenage princess fell in love with a foreign prince. Cue fears of a flirtatious ''Greek'' fortune hunter stealing off with Britain''s crown jewel and Philip''s supporters scrambling to reframe him as a good fit for the Royal Family. Drawing on original newspaper archives and the opinions of Elizabeth and Philip''s contemporaries, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop discovers a post-war world on the cusp of major change. Unprecedented polling on Philip''s suitability was a harbinger of pressures to come for a couple whose marriage was branded the ultimate global fairytale. Theirs was a partnership like no other. Six years after Elizabeth promised to be an obedient wife Philip got down on bended knee at the coronation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Elizabeth and Philip - Tessa Dunlop

''A riveting take on an extraordinary relationship'' - Richard Eden, Daily Mail''A fresh and original approach'' - Hugo Vickers, Royal BiographerShe was ''sugar pink'' innocence; he was a handsome war hero. Both had royal blood coursing through their veins. The marriage of Britain''s Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947 is remembered as the beginning of an extraordinary, lifelong union but success was not guaranteed. Elizabeth and Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarchy plunges us back into the 1940s when a teenage princess fell in love with a foreign prince. Cue fears of a flirtatious ''Greek'' fortune hunter stealing off with Britain''s crown jewel and Philip''s supporters scrambling to reframe him as a good fit for the Royal Family. Drawing on original newspaper archives and the opinions of Elizabeth and Philip''s contemporaries, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop discovers a post-war world on the cusp of major change. Unprecedented polling on Philip''s suitability was a harbinger of pressures to come for a couple whose marriage was branded the ultimate global fairytale. Theirs was a partnership like no other. Six years after Elizabeth promised to be an obedient wife Philip got down on bended knee at the coronation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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My Weird School Special - Gutman Dan

With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! The students of Ella Mentry School must figure out how to celebrate some weird-but-real holidays in this My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot.Winter break is over, and it's another five months until summer vacation. A.J. and his friends aren't looking forward to school starting back up, but they're even less excited when Dr.Carbles, president of the Board of Education, cancels ALL school holidays. No Presidents' Day, no Memorial Day, and forget about any snow days!Morale is down, but Mrs. Roopy, the librarian, has a trick up her sleeve.Instead of celebrating traditional holidays, the school will celebrate real holidays that no one has ever heard of! Will the kids be able to save the year with their fun festivities, or will Dr. Carbles's antiholiday agenda win out?Dan Gutman's signature kid-friendly sense of humor and Jim Paillot's fun illustrations are perfectly blended in this weird holiday special you won't want to miss featuring bonus wacky holidays, games, puzzles, and more!

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The Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read *(and maybe a few you don’t) - Philippa Perry

As seen on ITV 'This Morning''Brilliant . . . Very few self-help books are this wise' The Times'Life bible incoming: Philippa Perry's sage (and witty) advice will have you re-evaluating all the relationships in your life' Stylist'I LOVE Philippa Perry and think she's wise and brilliant' Bella MackieLife is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that's with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage. In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems. How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem?With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry's compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser person. Includes some material adapted from the Ask Philippa columns in Observer Magazine.

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More Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops - Campbell Jen

Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops was a Sunday Times bestseller, and could be found displayed on bookshop counters up and down the country. The response to the book from booksellers all over the world has been one of heartfelt agreement: it would appear that customers are saying bizarre things all over the place - from asking for books with photographs of Jesus in them, to hunting for the best horse owner''s manual that has a detailed chapter on unicorns.Customer: I had such a crush on Captain Hook when I was younger. Do you think this means I have unresolved issues?More Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops has yet more tales from the antiquarian bookshop where Jen Campbell works, and includes a selection of ''Weird Things...'' sent in from other booksellers across the world. The book is illustrated by the BAFTA winning Brothers McLeod.

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The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 2 - Philip K. Dick

The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre. This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'Adjustment Team' and 'The Father Thing', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works.Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture. 'I am bowled over. I am so impressed by the variety in stories, and how interesting the individual story ideas are' Goodreads reviewer, 'Philip K.Dick is a master of messing with your head in a story' Goodreads reviewer, 'Enter the Mind of a Genius . . .This collection of short stories by Philip K. Dick are great, thought provoking, funny, and some really frightening' Goodreads reviewer, 'This blew my mind, and then some. The ideas and concepts alone need five stars.What an amazing man' Goodreads reviewer,

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Weird Walk - Weird Walk

The first book by iconic zine creators and cultural phenomenon Weird Walk. This is a superbly designed guide to Britain's strange and ancient places, to standing stones and pagan rituals, and to the process of re-enchantment via weird walking.

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Weird Fiction - kolektiv autorů

Penguin Weird Fiction: a celebration of the very best of the weird, a store of novels and tales that for generations have delighted and horrified. Sometime around the turn of the twentieth century, something happened, something... weird. In the dark halls of ivy-clad manors, in the ancient woodland escapes of New England, a generation of authors were inspired to radically reinterpret the horror and fantasy writing of the past. From the terrible plagues of Edgar Allan Poe to the religious terror of May Sinclair and on to the awful, tentacle-faced mythos of H.P. Lovecraft, this anthology celebrates the very best of this writing, a collection of brilliant tales that for generations have delighted and horrified. ‘Escape from the prison-house of the known and the real into those enchanted lands of incredible adventure and infinite possibilities which dreams open up to us, and which things like deep woods, fantastic urban towers, and flaming sunsets momentarily suggest . . .’ H.P. Lovecraft

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The Princes in the Tower - Philippa Langley

REVISED PAPERBACK EDITION FEATURING NEW DISCOVERIESAfter ten years of research, The Missing Princes Project is now concluded and the results are in…''Philippa Langley has done it again.'' - The Times‘Langley ... understands how to excite people about the past — more so, perhaps, than most academics’ - The New York Times‘Philippa Langley deserves huge credit for her discoveries.’ - The Spectator‘a phenomenal untold story.’ - History Hit (Book of the Month)‘a gripping and ingenious work of historical detection’ - The Wall Street JournalHistory re-written: how a 540-year-old mystery has been solved.‘The totality of evidence revealed is astonishing. Following the discovery of King Richard III’s grave in a car park in Leicester in 2012, The Missing Princes Project will again rewrite the history books, redrawing what we know about Richard III and Henry VII and pressing the reset button of history.’ - Philippa LangleyIn the summer of 1483, two brothers were seen playing in the grounds of the Tower of London, where they’d been lodged by the King’s Council – their uncle, the future Richard III, its chief member. From there the boys seem to vanish from the historical record, and so one of the greatest and most intriguing mysteries of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government - Michael Burgan

This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works—plus loads of weird but true facts!Why is the president called the "commander-in-chief"? And did you know that during a filibuster senators can talk about whatever they want? They have read the phone book, a recipe for fried oysters, and even Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss!In this next WBT Know-It-All, readers dive deep into the U.S. Capitol to uncover everything they need to know about our government—how things get done, who is who, and why things are the way they are.After reading this book, kids will walk away with a wealth of practical knowledge about our government, including the roles of each branch and how things get done. From the Senate to the Supreme Court and everything in between, readers will learn if a vote in Washington, D.C., really “counts,” how the two-party system got started, how many representatives each state has and why, and more. They’ll also be wowed by a ton of weird but true information, like funny laws in some states—in one, it’s illegal to kill Bigfoot!—how members of Congress ride their own mini-subways under the Capitol, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant - Briony May Smith

Meet Philippa, a courageous pheasant with the determination to make her forest home safer – and better – for everyone!Philippa Pheasant is a bright little bird who lives in the woods near the village of Fairhurst. But every time Philippa tries to cross the Old Oak Road, she is nearly knocked down pancake flat – and she''s had enough! She''s on the way to tell the villagers what for, when she stumbles across something very interesting... A tall lady, in a bright yellow uniform, standing in the middle of the road. Philippa has never seen the cars stop like that before! Which gives her an idea... Can she, Philippa, make her own bright outfit and little lollipop stick? Can she help all her critter friends cross the road, and get where they need to go?With spectacular bucolic artwork, and a plucky protagonist at its heart, this is Briony May Smith at her finest.

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Wild Woman - Forrester Philippa

An engaging blend of conservation stories and humorous, personal anecdotes from Philippa Forrester about women who, like her, choose to live and work in the wild.In Wild Woman, Philippa Forrester considers the grit and determination required for women to maintain connections to wildlife and succeed in the traditionally male-dominated fields of conservation and environmental biology. She shares stories of female conservation heroes and other extraordinary wild women working in nature and investigates the ways in which the natural world is a vital ''medicine'' for our mental health.Talking to women from around the world, Philippa studies and celebrates what it means to be a wild woman. From the sixteenth-century botanist who was the first woman to circumnavigate the globe to modern-day women responding to bear attacks in Yellowstone, working to rewild reserves in South Africa, photographing Caribou in the Arctic and more, Philippa examines how these women benefit from a life spent in the wilderness and also considers what the natural world gains from them.Relating some of her own experiences from three decades spent travelling around the world and working in some of the wildest places on Earth, Philippa asks: what does it take for a woman to live or work ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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