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Unavailable for some time, this book proved to be an instant success when first published, explaining as it did, in a simple and comprehensible way the complex engineering behind a steam locomotive. The subject is explained through a series of easily understandable diagrams which show the function of the components in step-by-step sequences. The clear diagrams and explanations require no prior technical or engineering knowledge. Photographs, both historic and contemporary, illustrate the text. Starting with a basic introduction to the principles of the steam locomotive boiler, the text provides detailed explanations of both coal and oil firing. Further detailed chapters examine the essential components, including gauge glasses, injectors, ejectors, control valves, mainframes, cylinders, valve gear, lubrication, air and vacuum brakes and cab layouts. Additional chapters cover wheel arrangements, balancing, engine layout and fault finding. This expanded edition is the ideal introduction to the subject both for older steam enthusiasts, as there are few who understand every aspect of the steam locomotive in its entirety, a subject which encompasses many engineering specialisms including structures, dynamics, thermodynamics and fluid flows, and heritage railway volunteers and fans who love this most dramatic and inspiring form of traction but may not be up to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the opening of the Great Western Railway in 1838 through to the end of steam traction on the Western Region in 1965 the ‘engine shed’ formed an important role in both the infrastructure and operation of the railway. As the Great Western system expanded so did the need for larger locomotive servicing facilities and from the 1870s right through to the 1930s many sheds were rebuilt into larger locomotive depots or in some cases replaced by entirely new structuresNationalisation of the railways in 1948 saw the formation of the ‘British Railways Western Region’. Apart from a few early sub-shed closures the number of Western Region steam depots and sub-sheds remained almost unaltered until the regional boundary changes of 1958.Using black and white and colour images from the Great Western Trust archive at Didcot, the book illustrates Western Region steam depots and ‘sub sheds’ that were in operation in the mid 1950s. With many previously unpublished photographs the book should interest modellers, historians and enthusiasts of the Western Region.Today the unique atmosphere of the steam ‘shed’ can be still be experienced at Didcot, where the original 1932 locomotive shed forms the centrepiece of the Didcot Railway Centre.

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The burgeoning of the railway preservation movement all across the United Kingdom in the last 50 years has meant that there are now a considerable amount of steam locomotives preserved, maintained and in full working order and being run in frequent public service by preservation societies on heritage lines. This means that there is a continuing need for a practical handbook to help drivers and those responsible for maintaining the locomotives in safe condition for public use, covering all the basics of steam locomotive construction, technology and operation - this book fulfils that need admirably. The book is a reprint of an official handbook issued for the education of and day-to-day use by British Railways enginemen in late 1957, when it was distributed to all members of the BR footplate grades concerned with steam power. In lucid terms, and with the aid of over 90 contemporary diagrams, many of which employ a variety of colours to distinguish, for example, saturated steam, superheated steam, exhaust steam, air, oil and water passages, the book provides an accessible guide to the basic principles of steam locomotive construction and operation.

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Steam Locomotive z kolekce Star Wars je jedním z precizně vyrobených 3D modelů vyřezaných pomocí laseru. Stavitelé si ho mohou sestavit z destiček Metal Earth, bez použití lepidla. Stavění zvyšuje fyzikálně mechanické vnímání a působí na zlepšení frustrační tolerance dětí. Přednosti: rozvíjí trpělivost a soustředění trénuje koordinaci očí a rukou Obsah balení: 2 desky, návod Kupte dětem perfektní kovový model Metal Earth! Vhodné pro děti od 14 let Materiál: kov Rozměr balení: 12 x 17 cm

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Artificial intelligence is everywhere - from self-driving cars, to image generation from text, to the unexpected power of language systems like ChatGPT - yet few people seem to know how it all really works. How AI Works unravels the mysteries of artificial intelligence, without the complex math and unnecessary jargon. You''ll learn: the relationship between artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning; the history behind AI and why the artificial intelligence revolution is happening now; how decades of work in symbolic AI failed and opened the door for the emergence of neural networks; what neural networks are, how they are trained, and why all the wonder of modern AI boils down to a simple, repeated unit that knows how to multiply input numbers to produce an output number, and the implications of large language models, like ChatGPT and Bard, on our society - nothing will be the same again. AI isn''t magic. If you''ve ever wondered how it works, what it can do, or why there''s so much hype, How AI Works will teach you everything you want to know.

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Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide.How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smart watches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival, including solar cells and new kinds of farming to feed a growing population. All the way through the book, step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The opening chapter explains principles that underpin lots of devices - from basic mechanics to electricity to digital technology. From there on, devices are grouped by application - such as the home, transport, and computing - making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side. How Technology Works is perfect for anyone who didn''t have a training in STEM subjects at school or is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the mind-blowing high-tech inventions of the future! Incredible images reveal the secret inner workings of everything from drones and supercomputers to underwater hotels and flying cars.How Super Cool Stuff Works explains how incredible technologies will shape the world of tomorrow. Explore robotics, space rockets, artificial intelligence, and even games consoles in this cutting-edge non-fiction science book for kids aged 9 and over. Also featured are state-of-the-art buildings, new ways of travelling, imaginative entertainment gadgets, and even how teleportation and invisibility cloaks might be possible in the future. Each exciting subject is explained in detail, via crisp images and engaging, child-friendly text. "How it works" panels explain each subject''s secret inner workings.New and updated for 2020, How Super Cool Stuff Works is a one-stop shop for kids who want to know what the latest and greatest technologies are, and how they will shape our world in the years to come.

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How the Immune System Works How the Immune System Works provides a concise and accessible overview of how the immune system protects us from disease. Written in a lively and engaging style, this unique book makes it easy to see the big picture of the immune system—without any confusing jargon or complex technical details. Now in its seventh edition, this popular book features an entirely new chapter that describes the role of the immune system in fighting COVID-19, as well as up-to-date information on vaccines, immunotherapies, immunological memory, cancer, and more. This new edition includes a wide range of effective learning features, such as enhanced artwork, “heads up!” boxes that outline each chapter, and an expanding summary figure at the end of each chapter that illustrates the interaction of different parts of the immune system. How the Immune System Works, Seventh Edition is a must-have for all medical students, bioscience students, veterinary students, nursing students, researchers looking for a quick refresher, and general readers with interest in the subject. Reviews of the previous edition: “The voice of the author is one of a true teacher whose enthusiasm for the subject is contagious. There are far too many dry ‘academic’, or ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Queer, vegan poet Dominic Berry presents his favourite poems forperformance from his collections Tomorrow, I Will Go Dancing, Wizard, No Tigersand Yes Life, along with new poetry designed to engage and inspire.

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"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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a much-needed reality check - because before we can tackle problems effectively, we must understand the facts.In this ambitious and thought-provoking book we see, for example, that globalization isn't inevitable and that our societies have been steadily increasing their dependence on fossil fuels, making their complete and rapid elimination unlikely. Drawing on the latest science and tackling sources of misinformation head on - from Yuval Noah Harari to Noam Chomsky - ultimately Smil answers the most profound question of our age: are we irrevocably doomed or is a brighter utopia ahead?

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This book provides a fresh perspective on recent debates around integrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education in early childhood.The book offers inspiration and practical advice for educators and researchers. It suggests concrete ways to engage young children in STEAM learning activities and promote their development. With contributions from international experts, the book discusses how to develop age-appropriate STEAM learning activities for young children. Divided into four parts, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the perceptions and practices of STEAM education among early childhood teachers in different countries, the use of new pedagogies and technologies to promote equitable and accessible STEAM education, the role of teacher education and policy in reducing inequality in STEAM education, and how early STEAM education can promote social change and achieve sustainable development goals. The book highlights the importance of STEAM education in providing young children with the necessary skills to create a more sustainable and equitable world. Overall, this book provides an important contribution to help critique and improve how early childhood educators view and practice STEAM education across cultures. It proposes ideas for achieving sustainable development goals through high-quality early STEAM education.The book appeals to early childhood educators ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nee naw, nee naw! The fire engine is here to save the day. Peep into the cab, roll out the hoses and slide out the ladder to find out how it works. Truck-obsessed toddlers will love all the details to spot, flaps to lift and holes to peep through. An exciting introduction to some of the people who help us.

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Beep, Beep! The recycling truck has arrived! Peep under flaps and through holes to find out how it works, as it zooms around town collecting recycling and taking it to the sorting factory. This hands-on introduction to the topic of recycling is perfect for little fingers and curious minds.

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The industrial revolution and the age of steam were intertwined, each pushing the boundaries of the other, and the creation of steam locomotives changed the world forever. This book looks back over some of the most significant and beloved of Britain’s steam locomotives, also charting the developments in railway history along the way. Many of the locomotives featured were ‘firsts’, with dramatic interest in their technology, the level of public fascination and love continuing to this day. This book charts changes in railway history around Britain from the early days of steam, the Penny-darren of 1804, now accepted as the first passenger carrying steam locomotive on a railway track; Locomotion No.1, celebrated as the first ‘formal’ railway line to carry fare paying passengers in 1825; Stephenson’s Rocket of 1829; GWR’s broad-gauge North Star from 1832; the world famous Flying Scotsman; LNER’s Mallard; BR’s Britannia; right up to the new-build steam locomotives with the impressive Tornado.

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When it was originally published, Hugh Longworth''s definitive record of every steam locomotive operated by British Railways from nationalisation until the end of steam traction on the network in 1968 was very much welcomed as it provided for the first time in one place a detailed and accurate source of reference on this important subject.With the book having been out of print for some time, a new and revised edition was overdue. However, the extent of the revisions, which included the books'' many photographs being given more space on the page and the use of enlarged and enhanced locomotive drawings, greatly increased the size of the work. Rather than attempt to cut or dilute the content, it was decided that instead of publishing one unwieldy and expensive book, a more realistic approach was to present the work in two volumes of roughly similar size. This is the first of these and focuses on the Great Western and LNER locomotives which became part of BR stock in 1948. The second book, due in 2025, will cover Southern and LMS locos and the Standard classes introduced by BR.The entry for each class provides essential information including the size of cylinders and driving ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'The world lives between those who say it cannot be done and those who say that it can . . . it's just a matter of thinking creatively.'Moist von Lipwig is a con man turned civil servant. As head of the Royal Bank and Post Office of Ankh-Morpork, he doesn't really want or need another job. But when the Patrician Lord Vetinari gives you a task, you do it or suffer the consequences. In Moist's case, death.A brand-new invention has come to the city: a steam locomotive named Iron Girder, to be precise. With the railway's introduction and rapid expansion, Vetinari enlists Moist to represent the government and keep things on track.But as with all new technology, some people have objections, and Moist will have to use every trick in his arsenal to keep the trains running . . .'The most serious of comedies, the most relevant and real of fantasies' IndependentRaising Steam is the third and final book in the Moist von Lipwig series, but the Discworld novels can be read in any order.

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A special hardback gift edition of classic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the third book in the Industrial Revolution series, part of the Discworld novels.‘One of the most consistently funny writers around’ Ben Aaronovitch, The Guardian‘Truly a classic novel from the master of meaningful comic fantasy’ 5-star reader review''The world lives between those who say it cannot be done and those who say that it can . . . it''s just a matter of thinking creatively.''Moist von Lipwig is a con man turned civil servant. As head of the Royal Bank and Post Office of Ankh-Morpork, he doesn''t really want or need another job. But when the Patrician, Lord Vetinari, gives you a task, you do it or suffer the consequences. In Moist''s case, death.A brand-new invention has come to the city: a steam locomotive named Iron Girder, to be precise. With the railway''s introduction and rapid expansion, Vetinari enlists Moist to represent the government and keep things on track.But as with all new technology, some people have objections, and Moist will have to use every trick in his arsenal to keep the trains running . . .Raising Steam is the third and final book in the Industrial Revolution series, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Learn how the UK's investment and financial markets work and take control of your finances with this clear and practical guide to understanding investing.

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Model engineering was popularised by pioneering steam enthusiasts, and rapidly grew into an exciting world-wide hobby for amateur engineers. This book describes how model steam engines work, outlines the development of the machine tools used to build the models, and investigates the seven different categories of model engines.

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Britain was the pioneering force behind the birth of the steam locomotive. This authoritative visual reference spans over 150 years of railway history, featuring 85 class profiles, a comprehensive glossary and over 200 photographs.

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The Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is . . .Change is in the air for Moist von Lipwig, swindler, con-man, and (naturally) head of the Royal Bank and Post Office.A steaming, clanging new invention - a steam locomotive named Iron Girder, to be precise - is drawing astonished crowds. Suddenly it's a matter of national importance that the trains run on time.Moist does not enjoy hard work. His input at the bank and post office consists mainly of words, which are not that heavy. Or greasy. And it certainly doesn't involve rickety bridges, runaway cheeses or a fat controller with knuckledusters.What Moist does enjoy is being alive, which may not be a perk of running the new railway. Because, of course, some people have OBJECTIONS, and they'll go to extremes to stop locomotion in its tracks.

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On publication in 2009 John Hattie’s Visible Learning presented the biggest ever collection of research into what actually work in schools to improve children’s learning. Not what was fashionable, not what political and educational vested interests wanted to champion, but what actually produced the best results in terms of improving learning and educational outcomes. It became an instant bestseller and was described by the TES as revealing education’s ‘holy grail’. Now in this latest book, John Hattie has joined forces with cognitive psychologist Greg Yates to build on the original data and legacy of the Visible Learning project, showing how it’s underlying ideas and the cutting edge of cognitive science can form a powerful and complimentary framework for shaping learning in the classroom and beyond.Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn explains the major principles and strategies of learning, outlining why it can be so hard sometimes, and yet easy on other occasions. Aimed at teachers and students, it is written in an accessible and engaging style and can be read cover to cover, or used on a chapter-by-chapter basis for essay writing or staff development. The book is structured in three parts – ‘learning within classrooms’, ‘learning ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Do boycotts work? Should arms sales be stopped? What about supplying weapons to the good guys? In How Wars End an international expert explains how we can act to bring about peace in an age of escalating war.In 2003 Jan van Aken almost helped stop a war. But as he was preparing to go to Baghdad to search for biological weapons, he got a message: the US was determined to avenge 9/11 and wouldn't wait for UN inspections to take place. The invasion went ahead, and only years later, the world discovered that Iraq had had no biological weapons at that time.From this experience and the many others he has had as a weapons inspector, conflict analyst and activist, in How Wars End van Aken shows how conflict resolution really works. From disinformation and dodgy dossiers to chemical weapons and murderous drones, he identifies why wars start and spiral. And he looks at the alternatives, including civil initiatives, diplomacy, sanctions, and international interventions.Interweaving the latest findings from peace research with stories and examples from Northern Ireland, Serbia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine, Israel-Palestine and more, How Wars End lays out evidence-based strategies for moving from violent conflict to ceasefire, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Do boycotts work? Should arms sales be stopped? What about supplying weapons to the good guys? In How Wars End an international expert explains how we can act to bring about peace in an age of escalating war.In 2003 Jan van Aken almost helped stop a war. But as he was preparing to go to Baghdad to search for biological weapons, he got a message: the US was determined to avenge 9/11 and wouldn't wait for UN inspections to take place. The invasion went ahead, and only years later, the world discovered that Iraq had had no biological weapons at that time.From this experience and the many others he has had as a weapons inspector, conflict analyst and activist, in How Wars End van Aken shows how conflict resolution really works. From disinformation and dodgy dossiers to chemical weapons and murderous drones, he identifies why wars start and spiral. And he looks at the alternatives, including civil initiatives, diplomacy, sanctions, and international interventions.Interweaving the latest findings from peace research with stories and examples from Northern Ireland, Serbia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine, Israel-Palestine and more, How Wars End lays out evidence-based strategies for moving from violent conflict to ceasefire, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The world's foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain's greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir.How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian's unrivalled 35-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he's been involved.A true engineering genius, even in adolescence Adrian's thoughts naturally emerged in shape and form – he began sketching his own car designs at the age of 12 and took a welding course in his school summer holidays. From his early career in IndyCar racing and on to his unparalleled success in Formula One, we learn in comprehensive, engaging and highly entertaining detail how a car actually works. Adrian has designed for the likes of Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel, always with a shark-like purity of purpose: to make the car go faster. And while his career has been marked by unbelievable triumphs, there have also been deep tragedies; most notably Ayrton Senna's death during his time at Williams in 1994.Beautifully illustrated with never-before-seen drawings, How to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*WINNER OF THE WORK & LIFE BUSINESS BOOK AWARD 2023*An accessible and practical guide to personal finance that busts myths, clarifies jargon and provides the best options for building your wealth.More and more people are reassessing their lives as a result of the pandemic. Many have left their jobs or reduced their hours. Others have resolved to work only as long as they must, retiring early to focus on families and friends, hobbies or travel. Meanwhile, employers all over the world are experimenting with a four-day week.Making the most of these choices requires having and growing enough money to enjoy your future life, without needing to worry about it running out. But when it comes to investing in a pension, there is a dizzying number of complex options available.This book is designed to provide clear, objective guidance that cuts through the jargon, giving you control over your financial future. The authors strip away the marketing-speak, and through simple graphs, charts and diagrams, provide an evidence-based money manual that you can use again and again. They also alert you to myths and get-rich-quick schemes everyone should avoid.It’s a highly practical and refreshingly honest book, written by two independent experts who have ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''[An] insightful analysis of 19th-century futurism ... Morus''s account is as much a cautionary tale as a flag-waving celebration.'' - DUNCAN BELL, NEW STATESMAN''[How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon] rattles thrillingly through such developments as the Transatlantic telegraph cable, the steam locomotive and electric power and recalls the excitable predictions of the fiction of the time.'' KATY GUEST, THE GUARDIAN''Excellent ... A terrific insight into why the Victorian era was a golden age of engineering.'' - NICK SMITH, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINEBy the end of the Victorian era, the world had changed irrevocably. The speed of the technological development brought about between 1800 and 1900 was completely unprecedented in human history. And as the Victorians looked to the skies and beyond as the next frontier to be explored and conquered, they were inventing, shaping and moulding the very idea of the future. To get us to this future, the Victorians created a new way of ordering and transforming nature, built on grand designs and the mass-mobilisation of the resources of Empire - and they revolutionised science in the process. In this rich and absorbing book, distinguished historian of science Iwan Rhys Morus tells the story of how this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''[An] insightful analysis of 19th-century futurism ... Morus''s account is as much a cautionary tale as a flag-waving celebration.'' - DUNCAN BELL, NEW STATESMAN''[How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon] rattles thrillingly through such developments as the Transatlantic telegraph cable, the steam locomotive and electric power and recalls the excitable predictions of the fiction of the time.'' KATY GUEST, THE GUARDIAN''Excellent ... A terrific insight into why the Victorian era was a golden age of engineering.'' - NICK SMITH, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINEBy the end of the Victorian era, the world had changed irrevocably. The speed of the technological development brought about between 1800 and 1900 was completely unprecedented in human history. And as the Victorians looked to the skies and beyond as the next frontier to be explored and conquered, they were inventing, shaping and moulding the very idea of the future. To get us to this future, the Victorians created a new way of ordering and transforming nature, built on grand designs and the mass-mobilisation of the resources of Empire - and they revolutionised science in the process. In this rich and absorbing book, distinguished historian of science Iwan Rhys Morus tells the story of how this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dive into three captivating novels from a pioneer in the genre of science fiction: The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War in the Air.The stories of H. G. Wells have engrossed readers for more than a century by incorporating fantastic, otherworldly elements into the lives of ordinary people. Selected Works of H. G. Wells includes three of the author’s most notable works: The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War in the Air. As one of the earliest masters of science fiction, Wells was well known for blending futuristic plots with relevant social commentary, endearing him to readers across many generations.

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In these ''scientific romances'' H. G. Wells sees the present reflected in the future and the future in the present. His aim is to provoke rather than predict. The Sleeper falls into a trance, waking up two centuries later as the richest man in a world of new technologies, power-greedy leaders, sensual elites, and brutalised industrial slaves. Arriving in the year 802,701, the Time-Traveller finds that humanity has evolved into two drastically different species; going farther still, he witnesses the ultimate fate of the solar system. The Chronic Argonauts, the original version of The Time Machine, pits a scientist with daring views of time and space against superstitious villagers. In all three works Wells laces vivid adventure stories with the latest ideas in biology and physics.

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THE PERFECT GIFT for those who value elegance, affection, cold hearted killing and expensive, clawed to death furniture. __________________________________''A pet can be great fun.Cats are warm and fluffy, like cuddly toys, and their owners give them lots of time and affection. And, just like cuddly toys, they do very little in return.''__________________________________''Over thousands of years, we have developed a special relationship with the animals that share our homes.Dogs have evolved to serve many sorts of human needs.And humans have evolved to serve many sorts of cat food.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' StylistOther new titles for Autumn 2017: How it Works: The Brother How it Works: The Sister The Ladybird Book of the Ex The Ladybird Book of the Nerd The Ladybird Book of the New You The Ladybird Book of Balls The Ladybird Book of the Big Night ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE PERFECT GIFT for people who value friendship, uncompromising love, dribble, chewed up furniture and miles and miles of walking to go to the toilet.__________________________________''The dog is often called a man''s best friend.Dogs are reliable, loyal and loving, like all best friends.They also smell like a bobble hat full of corned beef that has been left on a parcel shelf of a locked car for a fortnight during a hot spell. But there are some things you don''t mention to a best friend.''__________________________________''Once a week, Patsy vacuums up all the dog hair in her house.When she has finished the sofa she will do the carpets, inside the oven, in the powder tray of the washing machine, between the pages of the book she is reading, and behind the wallpaper.''How did it get there?'' laughs Patsy while coughing up a hair-ball.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Trees are terrific! But how do they work?This chunky board book has been specially designed for little hands, with interactive, peep-through pages to grasp and explore. Curious readers will love learning all about this TREE-mendous plant: how it grows from seed to seedling, then sapling, and changes with the seasons, too. A super-simple first introduction to trees with layered die-cut board book pages. Also available: How It Works: Tractor, How It Works: Rocket, How It Works: The Body, How It Works: Dinosaur, How It Works: Digger, How It Works: Shark, How It Works: Fire Engine.

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Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments all around the globe! Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Politics Works is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of politics. Covering everything from political theory to methods of government, the book presents the ideas and theories of key political philosophers, leaders, movements, and activists in a uniquely visual and easy-to-understand way. Explaining political ideas on a conceptual level, entries explore how they apply to governments, movements, and trends throughout history, along with 21st-century examples such as the #MeToo movement and #BlackLivesMatter. The book also shows how political history is affected by economics, sociology, and the role of the media - an ever-relevant issue in the age of "fake news" and "cancel culture", and the current distrust of the economic forces behind certain areas of the media. With a unique graphic approach to the topic, How Politics Works is the perfect introduction to the subject, and an ideal companion title to DK''s The Politics Book in the ''Big Ideas'' series.With power to every page, this politics book explores: -Simple, easy-to-understand graphics explain key ideas clearly and effectively-Offers a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What goes into creating art? How can we learn to "read" paintings? What are the key elements of composition?If you''ve ever found yourself seeking the answers to the above questions and more, then this may be the book for you! An art book like no other, How Art Works uses practical graphics to demonstrate the techniques, styles, materials, and concepts that lie behind great art. It shows you how to interpret paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and reveals how art is made, laying out the key techniques and materials in visual detail. It also explains the nuts and bolts of the technical aspects behind art, such as perspective and composition, and shows how to identify major artistic styles and movements.This awe-inspiring art history book features:- Oil and watercolour painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and more- Explains the technical aspects of visual arts including perspective, light, colour, form, and texture- A selection of major art movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism and more- Shows how information, messages, and emotion can be conveyed through art- Highlights key inventions and developmentsProviding all you need to know to build on your artistic understanding and appreciation, this is the perfect book for art lovers of all kinds, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The PERFECT GIFT for the ones who are yet to know the meaning of the words ''hard work'' . . . in other words the back-to-schoolers and the university goers. __________________________________This is a student.He is leaving home for the first time.By the time he graduates, he will be grown-up: exhausted, hideously in debt and unable to imagine going to bed sober.__________________________________Reynard has brought everything he needs for his first year.He unpacks his fancy-dress costumes, his four-way extension leads, his pair of pants and all his didgeridoos.By doing front, back, inside-out front, inside-out back, and using Febreze and Imodium, he plans to make his pants last until half term.__________________________________ This delightful book is part of a series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. Other titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The Cat How it Works: The Dog How it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sharks are incredible creatures and powerful predators!This chunky board book has been especially designed for little hands, with interactive, peep-through pages to grasp and explore. Curious learners will love learning all about sharks: from their super senses and incredible speed to their VERY questionable eating habits! Jam-packed with BITE-sized facts and accessible information, this super-simple introduction to sharks is perfect for early-learners. Let’s dive in!Also available in the How it Works series: How it Works: Tractor, How it Works: Rocket, How it Works: The Body, How it Works: Dinosaur and How it Works: Digger

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Diggers are amazing machines! This chunky board book has been especially designed for little hands, with interactive, peep-through pages to grasp and explore. Curious learners will love journeying to the building site, watching a digger in action and learning how a house is built. Jam-packed with fun facts and accessible information, this super-simple introduction to diggers is perfect for the very youngest child. Let’s get digging! Also available in the How it Works series: How it Works: Tractor, How it Works: Rocket, How it Works: The Body, How it Works: Dinosaur

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It makes the world go round, but money can truly be an enigma. DK''s visual approach breaks new ground. In graphics, charts, and diagrams, How Money Works demystifies processes and answers the hundreds of financial questions we all have.Money facilitates the billions of transactions that take place every day across the globe. Using ''need to know'' boxes, step-by-step diagrams, and other eye-catching visuals, How Money Works shows you how this is possible. It explains economic theories, how governments raise and control money, what goes on in the stock exchange, how analysts predict where shares are heading, and many other issues. It busts jargon, explaining terms such as quantitative easing, cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market.This must-have guide to money further features:- Key financial concepts in a uniquely visual way, using bold infographics combined with simple, jargon-free language. - Genuinely comprehensive, covering every aspect of money - personal, business, and governmental. - Defines hundreds of money-related terms, such as cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market. - Offers essential basic know-how on everything from managing debt to online fraud. - Fully up-to-date, covering topics such as cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, and others) and quantitative easing. Includes localizable appendix of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Learn the essentials of business, finance, and company management with this unique graphic guide from DK! If you''re perplexed by profit margins, confused by cash flow, or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many more are answered in this indispensable business book. Get to grips with how companies work, from research and development, to sales and marketing, and production and distribution.Eye-catching visual aids give a helpful representation of each and every aspect of business, while complex subjects are broken down into concise explanations, expressed in easy-to-understand language. Crammed with essential terms and key concepts, How Business Works is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level, or those learning the ropes from the ground to the top.Within this one-stop guide you will find:-Hundreds of colourful images and engaging graphics.-Demystifying explanations of complex theories and financial jargon.-Up-to-date guidance on remote and flexible business strategies.-Comprehensive information about international business practice, equipping you with the skills to tackle the global marketplace.Whether you''re launching a startup, having trouble managing stakeholder relationships, or simply interested in all things business, you wont find a more comprehensive guide than this!Much more than a standard business management or self help book, How ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Author and photographer Phil Cope takes the reader on a journey through the sacred wells of Wales from the Anglesey to the Gwent. He discovers wells in city centres and, quite literally, in the middle of nowhere – on mountainsides, in deserted valleys, on the coast, in sea caves. They include healing wells, cursing wells, and wells named for saints, Satan, witches, angels, fairies, friars, nuns, hermits, murderers and hangmen. His stunning, atmospheric photographs are accompanied by folk tales, myths and legends, conversations with well-keepers and poems inspired by Welsh wells. Wales has an abundance of wells both in the natural state and domesticated for private or civic use. Published in conjunction with the Keep Wales Tidy Living Wells project, The Living Wells of Wales is a guide to historic sites important to Welsh identity which have been hidden and neglected in town and countryside, and which now have new life as a result of the project. Packed with colour photographs, including some of long-forgotten wells now rediscovered, The Living Wells of Wales is the new definitive volume on a subject gaining a new popularity.The Living Wells of Wales is a new title in the Holy Wells series, and is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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JavaScript is a complicated language with a lot of misinformation surrounding how it works. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to JavaScript, from how it works at a technical level to how it is used to create websites and applications. Everything you need to know to start a career in JavaScript development is covered here. How JavaScript Works begins with a practical introduction of the basics before moving into the technical underpinnings of JavaScript, detailing everything you need to know, including variables, memory storage, functions, classes, types, maps, sets and APIs. Once you’ve fully absorbed these key topics. author Jonathan Simpson will show you how to put them into practice, demonstrating how they are employed for modern web development. You’ll learn how to use JavaScript with HTML and CSS to construct web pages and applications, how to change CSS with JavaScript, and how to utilize Fetch and asynchronous operations. Uponcompleting this book, you will have the foundational knowledge necessary to continue your journey to becoming a professional JavaScript developer. What You Will Learn:Gain insight into the technical essentials of JavaScript and how it worksLearn advanced concepts and such as memory storage and how classes, functions and objects actually workExplore the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of how things work in the world, from your own body to outer space.Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds, or why it''s a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm? Discover the answers to all these questions and more with this mind-boggling how things work book for children!Each page of this mind-blowingly detailed and ambitious encyclopedia will guide you through the natural world and the technology that surrounds you. Giant, page-filling illustrations take objects apart - or take the roofs and walls off buildings - to show you how stuff works, explaining both basic principles, such as photosynthesis and engineering, as well as broader concepts, like how all the living things in a rainforest interact.Explore each and every page of this engaging how things work book to discover:Key insights into both the natural and human worldsStriking photography that brings certain concepts to lifeA diverse range of chapters coinciding with STEM subjects at schoolIn this how things work book for kids, topics range from the human body, to planet Earth, sleep ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How propaganda undermines democracy and why we need to pay attentionOur democracy today is fraught with political campaigns, lobbyists, liberal media, and Fox News commentators, all using language to influence the way we think and reason about public issues. Even so, many of us believe that propaganda and manipulation aren''t problems for us—not in the way they were for the totalitarian societies of the mid-twentieth century. In How Propaganda Works, Jason Stanley demonstrates that more attention needs to be paid. He examines how propaganda operates subtly, how it undermines democracy—particularly the ideals of democratic deliberation and equality—and how it has damaged democracies of the past.Focusing on the shortcomings of liberal democratic states, Stanley provides a historically grounded introduction to democratic political theory as a window into the misuse of democratic vocabulary for propaganda''s selfish purposes. He lays out historical examples, such as the restructuring of the US public school system at the turn of the twentieth century, to explore how the language of democracy is sometimes used to mask an undemocratic reality. Drawing from a range of sources, including feminist theory, critical race theory, epistemology, formal semantics, educational theory, and social and cognitive psychology, he explains how the manipulative and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kniha - autor Brian Ward, 390 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Best-selling guide to the inner workings of the Linux operating system with over 50,000 copies sold since its original release in 2014. Linux for the Superuser Unlike some operating systems, Linux doesn’t try to hide the important bits from you—it gives you full control of your computer. But to truly master Linux, you need to understand its internals, like how the system boots, how networking works, and what the kernel actually does. In this third edition of the bestselling How Linux Works, author Brian Ward peels back the layers of this well-loved operating system to make Linux internals accessible. This edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded with added coverage of Logical Volume Manager (LVM), virtualization, and containers. You'll learn: How Linux boots, from boot loaders to init (systemd) How the kernel manages devices, device drivers, and processes How networking,...

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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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News is everywhere! But do we understand how it really works? Inside Story: How the News Works is a no-nonsense guide for 8-12 year olds that gives the fascinating inside story on this ever-relevant topic. With accessible information and practical tips written by real-life journalist Jane Marlow from Independent Television News (ITN), plus feature sections from ITV News' Charlene White, children will be well-equipped with the knowledge they need to navigate the tricky news landscape. Readers will learn where news came from, the history of news and how it works around the world, as well as who's who in the news process, what issues are facing the news today, what can we expect from news in the future and so much more.With fun, friendly and engaging illustrations by Terri Po, this approachable guide is the perfect resource to help children navigate the ever-changing world of news and really get the inside story.

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"Wells is the Prospero of all the brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction." - Brian Aldiss on H.G. Wells This spectacular hardback collector's edition brings together 5 classic novels by H. G. Wells, presented with striking gold cover embossing and illustrated page edges. H.G. Wells is often referred to as 'father of science fiction'. His works have been continually adapted to stage and screen and remain pertinent to a modern audience. This beautiful hardcover compendium with dust jacket assembles four of his most iconic novels: • War of the Worlds • The Invisible Man • The First Men in the Moon • The Time Machine. Whether concerning alien invasion, time travel or the risks of scientific development, these tales examine the potential futures of humanity which are at once thrilling and terrifying. ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series brings together stunning ornate hardback editions of world-renown literature, featuring luxurious gold cover embossing and striking, full-colour fore-edge designs. About the Author Herbert George Wells was a prolific writer born in Kent in 1866. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature no fewer than four times. He was passionate about politics as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This essential title from award-winning author Clive Gifford provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works!We are surrounded by amazing things in the natural world, and we live in an age of exciting advances in science, engineering and technology. But do we really understand how and why things happen the way they do? This book explains all!- Witness the formation of Earth and the evolution of living things- See how animals and plants have adapted to live in every corner of the planet- Learn how ancient people lived and created their technology- Discover today’s incredible scientific and eco-friendly advancesCovering a range of children''s favourite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology and much more, How the World Works is guaranteed to provide the answers to a world of tricky How? and Why? questions!

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