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This book introduces the reader to the wonders of Mars, covering all aspects from our past perceptions of the planet through to the latest knowledge on its history, its surface processes such as impact cratering, volcano formation, and glaciation, and its atmosphere and climate. In addition, a series of ten intriguing open issues are considered in a more advanced way. These include such thought-provoking questions as What turned off the planet’s magnetic field?, Why are the northern and southern hemispheres so different?, What was the fate of the once abundant water?, and Is there, or was there, life on Mars? Numerous original figures, unavailable elsewhere, reproduce details of images from Viking, CTX, MOC, HiRISE, THEMIS, and HRSC. The book will appeal especially to general readers interested in planetary sciences, astronomy, astrogeology, and space exploration and to students of Earth Sciences and Natural and Environmental Sciences. The higher-level materialon the remaining mysteries of Mars will also be of interest to astrogeologists and other researchers.

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Marine biologist William Jones and his niece Millie are about to embark on a thrilling journey. They will travel all over the world as they search for signs of life in the planet s largest unexplored habitat. Use the magic torch included to take part in their adventure and discover weird and wonderful creatures in the deep sea such as...- a dugong lurking in the seagrass in the Great Barrier Reef- super seaweed growing in the Tasman Sea- red footed boobies dancing on the Solomon Islands- a prickly porcupine in a mangrove forest- a semi transparent salp in the Antarctic sea ice- a manta ray swimming in the Indian Ocean- ringed seals resting on the Arctic ice- hatchetfish shimmering in the Atlantic Ocean With more than 50 marine animals from around the world, this collection is perfect for ocean lovers ages 7+ · An included UV flashlight illuminates mysterious animals on each page· The third title in the popular Shine Your Magic Torch series, this book visits 15 famous locations, blending the world s oceans and mythology in a beautiful package· Weaves in real-life conservation stories with light messaging on how we can protect our world s oceansPraise for Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts The removable thumb light encased in the cover... works unusually well. The size and diverse character of the supernatural cast give this a leg (claw, tentacle) up on most monster-hunting guides. Undeniably illuminating - Kirkus

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Vittore De Conti Hair Body Shampooo, 310 ml, Šampony pro ženy, Objevte každodenní péči o tělo i vlasy s Vittore De Conti Hair amp; Body Shampooo! Šampon na vlasy a tělo Vittore De Conti Hair amp; Body Shampooo je ideálním řešením pro všechny, kdo hledají jednoduchost a efektivitu v jednom kroku. Spolehlivě čistí pokožku i vlasy, zatímco jim dodává potřebnou dávku hydratace pro zdravý a svěží vzhled. Tento produkt je perfektní volbou pro dynamický životní styl i pro muže, kteří ocení kvalitní péči bez komplikací. Vhodný pro všechny typy vlasů a pokožky těla, Vittore De Conti Hair amp; Body Shampooo kombinuje mužnou vůni a příjemnou texturu, která okamžitě osvěží váš den. Díky svým hydratačním vlastnostem zajišťuje příjemný komfort po každém použití, aniž by vysušoval. Dopřejte si pocit čistoty a svěžesti jedním jednoduchým krokem. Vlastnosti: vhodný pro péči o tělo i vlasy hydratuje a osvěžuje pokožku i vlasy jemně čistí a nezanechává pocit suchosti vhodný pro každodenní použití snadná a rychlá aplikace příjemná mužná vůně Složení: hydratační složky pro osvěžení pleti výtažky napomáhající šetrnému čištění pečující látky pro zdravý vzhled vlasů jemné vůně dodávající pocit svěžesti Jak používat: Naneste přiměřené množství produktu na vlhkou pokožku či vlasy a jemně vmasírujte, dokud nevznikne bohatá pěna. Poté důkladně opláchněte teplou vodou. Lze používat denně dle potřeby. Notino tip: Pro komplexní každodenní péči doporučujeme kombinovat šampon s deodorantem nebo toaletní vodou z řady Vittore De Conti, které skvěle doplní vaši rutinu harmonickou vůní.

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Vittore De Conti Body Lotion, 310 ml, Tělová mléka pro ženy, Hýčkejte svou pokožku luxusem s tělovým mlékem Vittore De Conti Body Lotion. Vittore De Conti Body Lotion je ideální volbou pro všechny, kteří hledají péči o pokožku spojenou s nádechem elegance. Jeho lehká textura a pečlivě vybrané složení zajišťují nejen hydrataci, ale také dokonalý pocit komfortu po celý den. Toto luxusní tělové mléko je vhodné pro všechny typy pokožky a potěší milovníky sofistikované péče. Vstupte do světa zjemňující a hydratační péče, kterou vaše pokožka ocení především jako každodenní rituál. Vittore De Conti Body Lotion si oblíbíte pro jeho účinnost, příjemnou aplikaci a jemnou vůni, která podtrhne váš styl a přirozenou krásu. Dopřejte své pokožce dokonalou péči, kterou si zaslouží. Vlastnosti: lehké složení, které se rychle vstřebává hydratuje pokožku a zanechává ji jemnou vhodné pro každodenní použití jemná vůně poskytuje příjemný pocit navrženo pro všechny typy pokožky Složení: aloe vera – hydratuje a regeneruje mandlový olej – změkčuje a zvláčňuje pokožku vitamín E – chrání před volnými radikály glycerin – udržuje přirozenou vlhkost Jak používat: Naneste dostatečné množství tělového mléka na suchou a čistou pokožku. Jemně rozetřete po celém těle, dokud se mléko zcela nevstřebá. Pro optimální hydrataci používejte každé ráno a večer nebo dle potřeby. Notino tip: Pro ještě intenzivnější péči zkombinujte tělové mléko s tělovým peelingem ze stejné řady Vittore De Conti. Peeling jemně odstraní odumřelé buňky a připraví pokožku na hloubkovou hydrataci.

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Vittore De Conti Body Lotion, 310 ml, Tělová mléka pro ženy, Hýčkejte svou pokožku luxusem s tělovým mlékem Vittore De Conti Body Lotion. Vittore De Conti Body Lotion je ideální volbou pro všechny, kteří hledají péči o pokožku spojenou s nádechem elegance. Jeho lehká textura a pečlivě vybrané složení zajišťují nejen hydrataci, ale také dokonalý pocit komfortu po celý den. Toto luxusní tělové mléko je vhodné pro všechny typy pokožky a potěší milovníky sofistikované péče. Vstupte do světa zjemňující a hydratační péče, kterou vaše pokožka ocení především jako každodenní rituál. Vittore De Conti Body Lotion si oblíbíte pro jeho účinnost, příjemnou aplikaci a jemnou vůni, která podtrhne váš styl a přirozenou krásu. Dopřejte své pokožce dokonalou péči, kterou si zaslouží. Vlastnosti: lehké složení, které se rychle vstřebává hydratuje pokožku a zanechává ji jemnou vhodné pro každodenní použití jemná vůně poskytuje příjemný pocit navrženo pro všechny typy pokožky Složení: aloe vera – hydratuje a regeneruje mandlový olej – změkčuje a zvláčňuje pokožku vitamín E – chrání před volnými radikály glycerin – udržuje přirozenou vlhkost Jak používat: Naneste dostatečné množství tělového mléka na suchou a čistou pokožku. Jemně rozetřete po celém těle, dokud se mléko zcela nevstřebá. Pro optimální hydrataci používejte každé ráno a večer nebo dle potřeby. Notino tip: Pro ještě intenzivnější péči zkombinujte tělové mléko s tělovým peelingem ze stejné řady Vittore De Conti. Peeling jemně odstraní odumřelé buňky a připraví pokožku na hloubkovou hydrataci.

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Vittore De Conti Hair Body Shampooo, 310 ml, Šampony pro ženy, Objevte každodenní péči o tělo i vlasy s Vittore De Conti Hair amp; Body Shampooo! Šampon na vlasy a tělo Vittore De Conti Hair amp; Body Shampooo je ideálním řešením pro všechny, kdo hledají jednoduchost a efektivitu v jednom kroku. Spolehlivě čistí pokožku i vlasy, zatímco jim dodává potřebnou dávku hydratace pro zdravý a svěží vzhled. Tento produkt je perfektní volbou pro dynamický životní styl i pro muže, kteří ocení kvalitní péči bez komplikací. Vhodný pro všechny typy vlasů a pokožky těla, Vittore De Conti Hair amp; Body Shampooo kombinuje mužnou vůni a příjemnou texturu, která okamžitě osvěží váš den. Díky svým hydratačním vlastnostem zajišťuje příjemný komfort po každém použití, aniž by vysušoval. Dopřejte si pocit čistoty a svěžesti jedním jednoduchým krokem. Vlastnosti: vhodný pro péči o tělo i vlasy hydratuje a osvěžuje pokožku i vlasy jemně čistí a nezanechává pocit suchosti vhodný pro každodenní použití snadná a rychlá aplikace příjemná mužná vůně Složení: hydratační složky pro osvěžení pleti výtažky napomáhající šetrnému čištění pečující látky pro zdravý vzhled vlasů jemné vůně dodávající pocit svěžesti Jak používat: Naneste přiměřené množství produktu na vlhkou pokožku či vlasy a jemně vmasírujte, dokud nevznikne bohatá pěna. Poté důkladně opláchněte teplou vodou. Lze používat denně dle potřeby. Notino tip: Pro komplexní každodenní péči doporučujeme kombinovat šampon s deodorantem nebo toaletní vodou z řady Vittore De Conti, které skvěle doplní vaši rutinu harmonickou vůní.

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Vittore De Conti Liquid Soap, 310 ml, Tekutá mýdla pro ženy, Luxusní péče pro vaše ruce v každodenním životě. Tekuté mýdlo na ruce Vittore De Conti Liquid Soap přináší spojení elegance a současně důkladné péče o pokožku. Jemné čisticí složení účinně odstraňuje nečistoty, zatímco hydratační složky pokožku zanechávají hebkou a svěží. Ideální volba pro ty, kdo vyhledávají komfort a sofistikovanost ve své každodenní hygieně. Ocene ní získá díky své krémové konzistenci, která nepodráždí ani tu nejcitlivější pokožku. Příjemná vůně promění obyčejné mytí rukou v omlazující rituál. Vittore De Conti Liquid Soap se skvěle hodí do elegantních koupelen i moderních domácností, které kladou důraz na kvalitu. Vlastnosti: vhodné pro všechny typy pokožky – včetně citlivé jemně odstraňuje nečistoty a osvěžuje hydratuje a zanechává ruce hebké krémová konzistence s luxusním dotekem dokonale rozmazluje a nepoškozuje ochrannou bariéru pokožky elegantní vůně pro příjemný pocit čistoty Složení: hydratační glycerin vitalizující panthenol pečující rostlinné výtažky jemné čistící složky šetrné k pokožce Jak používat: Naneste přiměřené množství tekutého mýdla na vlhké ruce, vytvořte jemnou pěnu a pečlivě omyjte. Poté ruce důkladně opláchněte teplou vodou. Používejte dle potřeby během dne. Notino tip: Doplňte svou péči o ruce hydratačním krémem z řady Vittore De Conti, který zajistí dlouhotrvající hydrataci a ochranu vašich rukou po celý den.

Objev podobné jako Vittore De Conti Liquid Soap tekuté mýdlo na ruce 310 ml

Vittore De Conti Liquid Soap, 310 ml, Tekutá mýdla pro ženy, Luxusní péče pro vaše ruce v každodenním životě. Tekuté mýdlo na ruce Vittore De Conti Liquid Soap přináší spojení elegance a současně důkladné péče o pokožku. Jemné čisticí složení účinně odstraňuje nečistoty, zatímco hydratační složky pokožku zanechávají hebkou a svěží. Ideální volba pro ty, kdo vyhledávají komfort a sofistikovanost ve své každodenní hygieně. Ocene ní získá díky své krémové konzistenci, která nepodráždí ani tu nejcitlivější pokožku. Příjemná vůně promění obyčejné mytí rukou v omlazující rituál. Vittore De Conti Liquid Soap se skvěle hodí do elegantních koupelen i moderních domácností, které kladou důraz na kvalitu. Vlastnosti: vhodné pro všechny typy pokožky – včetně citlivé jemně odstraňuje nečistoty a osvěžuje hydratuje a zanechává ruce hebké krémová konzistence s luxusním dotekem dokonale rozmazluje a nepoškozuje ochrannou bariéru pokožky elegantní vůně pro příjemný pocit čistoty Složení: hydratační glycerin vitalizující panthenol pečující rostlinné výtažky jemné čistící složky šetrné k pokožce Jak používat: Naneste přiměřené množství tekutého mýdla na vlhké ruce, vytvořte jemnou pěnu a pečlivě omyjte. Poté ruce důkladně opláchněte teplou vodou. Používejte dle potřeby během dne. Notino tip: Doplňte svou péči o ruce hydratačním krémem z řady Vittore De Conti, který zajistí dlouhotrvající hydrataci a ochranu vašich rukou po celý den.

Objev podobné jako Vittore De Conti Liquid Soap tekuté mýdlo na ruce 310 ml

Vittore De Conti Hair Conditioner, 310 ml, Kondicionéry na vlasy pro ženy, Postarejte se o své vlasy s kondicionérem, který jim vrátí hydrataci a hebkost. Kondicionér na vlasy Vittore De Conti Hair Conditioner byl navržen tak, aby poskytoval vlasům potřebnou hydrataci, jemnost a zdravý lesk. Skvěle se hodí pro každodenní péči, kterou ocení všichni, kdo mají suché, namáhané nebo mdlé vlasy. Jeho složení pomáhá uhladit vlákna vlasů a snadno si poradí i se zacuchanými kadeřemi. Ať už hledáte produkt, který vaše vlasy vyživí po dlouhém dni, nebo jen chcete zajistit jejich optimální péči, s tímto kondicionérem rozhodně nešlápnete vedle. Dokonalá hydratace zajišťuje, že vaše vlasy budou na dotyk příjemné, vizuálně zdravé a krásně poddajné. Vlastnosti: hydratuje suché vlasy do hloubky zlepšuje jejich hebkost a pružnost vyživuje vlasová vlákna a zanechává je jemná usnadňuje rozčesávání a redukuje nežádoucí zacuchání dodává vlasům přirozený lesk vhodný pro každodenní použití nezatěžuje vlasy, ale zanechává je lehké ideální péče pro suché a křehké vlasy Složení: hydratační glycerin pro vláčnost vlasů panthenol – zklidňuje a regeneruje přírodní oleje pro zdravý vzhled vitamín E – podporuje hebkost a vyživení bez parabenů a sulfátů Jak používat: Naneste přiměřené množství kondicionéru na mokré vlasy, ideálně od středních délek až po konečky. Nechte působit 2–3 minuty, aby se jeho hydratační složky mohly vstřebat. Poté důkladně opláchněte vlažnou vodou. Notino tip: Dopřejte svým vlasům kompletní péči s šamponem ze stejné řady Vittore De Conti Hair. Společně tváří dokonalý tandem pro hydratované, zdravé a krásné vlasy, které každý obdivuje.

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Vittore De Conti Hair Conditioner, 310 ml, Kondicionéry na vlasy pro ženy, Postarejte se o své vlasy s kondicionérem, který jim vrátí hydrataci a hebkost. Kondicionér na vlasy Vittore De Conti Hair Conditioner byl navržen tak, aby poskytoval vlasům potřebnou hydrataci, jemnost a zdravý lesk. Skvěle se hodí pro každodenní péči, kterou ocení všichni, kdo mají suché, namáhané nebo mdlé vlasy. Jeho složení pomáhá uhladit vlákna vlasů a snadno si poradí i se zacuchanými kadeřemi. Ať už hledáte produkt, který vaše vlasy vyživí po dlouhém dni, nebo jen chcete zajistit jejich optimální péči, s tímto kondicionérem rozhodně nešlápnete vedle. Dokonalá hydratace zajišťuje, že vaše vlasy budou na dotyk příjemné, vizuálně zdravé a krásně poddajné. Vlastnosti: hydratuje suché vlasy do hloubky zlepšuje jejich hebkost a pružnost vyživuje vlasová vlákna a zanechává je jemná usnadňuje rozčesávání a redukuje nežádoucí zacuchání dodává vlasům přirozený lesk vhodný pro každodenní použití nezatěžuje vlasy, ale zanechává je lehké ideální péče pro suché a křehké vlasy Složení: hydratační glycerin pro vláčnost vlasů panthenol – zklidňuje a regeneruje přírodní oleje pro zdravý vzhled vitamín E – podporuje hebkost a vyživení bez parabenů a sulfátů Jak používat: Naneste přiměřené množství kondicionéru na mokré vlasy, ideálně od středních délek až po konečky. Nechte působit 2–3 minuty, aby se jeho hydratační složky mohly vstřebat. Poté důkladně opláchněte vlažnou vodou. Notino tip: Dopřejte svým vlasům kompletní péči s šamponem ze stejné řady Vittore De Conti Hair. Společně tváří dokonalý tandem pro hydratované, zdravé a krásné vlasy, které každý obdivuje.

Objev podobné jako Vittore De Conti Hair Conditioner kondicionér na vlasy 310 ml

Krajina protkaná vůní olivovníku, zapadající slunce líbající plody ve vinohradu a silné osudy toskánských žen… Antonia a její dcery je silný román Marleny de Blasi, který se dotkne všech vašich smyslů. Tentokrát vás autorka zavede na rodinnou farmu v srdci žhavé Itálie. Seznámí vás s temperamentní Antonií, pozoruhodnou ženou dohlížející na pořádek a chod domácnosti, ve které bydlí čtyři generace nebojácných a houževnatých toskánských žen. Popíše vám její životní příběh, do něhož se vepsalo běsnění druhé světové války, láska i smutek, hluboká tajemství i doutnající hněv. Uvaří vám. Pokrmy provoněné oreganem, olivami a lahodným kaštanovým medem. Rozesměje vás a zcela nepochybně vás dojme svou vřelostí a spontaneitou.

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A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. Featuring bright and bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs.This book for children aged 7-9 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it s a fun read, it takes its subject seriously - taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures.This book about magic for children aged 7-9 offers:- Beautifully illustrated, imaginative and informative reference pages on wizards, witches, ghosts, cryptids, and other supernatural beings.- A look into UFOs and Extraterrestrials with possible explanations.- An explanation of the origins of festivals, rituals, from the history of Halloween and China s Hungry Ghost Festival to Mexico s Day of the Dead.- Special features on famous mysteries that were actually hoaxes.This compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages will capture the imagination of kids everywhere. Taking a neutral stance, it explores the facts behind spells, seances and tarot cards, fortune tellers, witchcraft and wizardry, unexplained natural phenomena, and more.

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The first new translation in over a century of the the brilliant epic novel that inspired Les MisérablesFrom July 1842 through October 1843, Parisians rushed to the newspaper each week for the latest installment of Eugène Sue s The Mysteries of Paris, one of France s first serial novels. The suspenseful story of Rodolphe, a magnetic hero of noble heart and shadowy origins, played out over ninety issues, garnering wild popularity and leading many to call it the most widely read novel of the 19th century. Sue s novel created the city mystery genre and inspired a raft of successors, including Les Misérables and The Count of Monte Cristo.The intricate melodrama of The Mysteries of Paris unfolds around a Paris where the fortunes of the rich and the poor are helplessly tangled, despite the vast gulf between them. In the Cité, a seedy neighborhood where criminals gather, Rodolphe encounters a young prostitute of breathtaking purity who goes by the name Songbird. He saves her from an attack by a ruffian called the Slasher, setting off the dominoes of an epic narrative traversing the ranks of French society. As Rodolphe pursues his own mysterious quest for redemption, a circle of characters from all walks of life forms around him-some following his every move and others gravitating to his boundless generosity. From the nefarious pairing of the Schoolmaster and the Owl, a hardened criminal and an unfathomably cruel street merchant, to Morel, a gem-cutter so virtuous he refuses to steal even the smallest ruby to feed his starving family, the lines between good and evil in Sue s Paris are always clear, but never unyielding. Though the immense literary and historical resonance of Sue s magnum opus has been for years overshadowed by Hugo s achievement, this stunning new translation is a revelation, promising to bring the unmitigated pleasures of Sue s cliffhangers and criminals to a new century of readers. Sensational, steamy, tightly-plotted, pulpy, proto-socialist, heartbreaking, and riveting, The Mysteries of Paris is doubtless one of the most entertaining and influential works to emerge from the 19th century.

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Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning space book for curious kids aged 6-8.Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe.From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page of this enthralling space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, and will inspire youngsters as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries as this best-selling science book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed light on facts, myths, and key discoveries about the universe, perfect for children aged 6-8 to explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond.Celebrate your child s curiosity as they:Explore beautiful illustrations and incredible photography that showcase the mysteries of space.Reveal engaging storybook-style descriptions that explain key discoveries about the universeUncover 100 remarkable objects in the cosmos.This space encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook-style text with out-of-this-world illustrations which makes it a fantastic space book for children who can t get enough of the solar system. Encourage early STEM learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect space gift for curious kids who love to learn.Explore the vastness of space whilst uncovering: Stunning jacket detail: gold foil, holographic foil metallic gold edgesStunning photography illustrations insideA beautiful book for the whole family to treasureA quality gift to be passed down through the generationsMore in the SeriesMysteries of the Universe is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child s curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life.

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`Her present life appeared like the dream of a distempered imagination, or like one of those frightful fictions, in which the wild genius of the poets sometimes delighted. Rreflections brought only regret, and anticipation terror. Such is the state of mind in which Emily St. Aubuert - the orphaned heroine of Ann Radcliffe s 1794 gothic Classic, The Mysteries of Udolpho - finds herself after Count Montoni, her evil guardian, imprisions her in his gloomy medieval fortress in the Appenines.Terror is the order of the day inside the walls of Udolpho, as Emily struggles against Montoni s rapacious schemes and the threat of her own psychological disintegration. A best-seller in its day and a potent influence on Walpole, Poe, and other writers of eighteenth and nineteenth-century Gothic horror, The Mysteries of Udolpho remains one of the most important works in the history of European fiction. As the same time, with its dream-like plot and hallucinatory rendering of its characters psychological states, it often seems strangely modern: `permanently avant-garde in Terry Castle s words, and a profound and fascinating challenge to contemporaryreaders.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Mysteries of the Ancient World examines some of the most bizarre, surprising and unexplained phenomena of the ancient world. Ranging from cold cases millennia in the making to the sudden, baffling disappearances of entire civilizations to the creation of mysterious monuments, it searches for the truth behind these remarkable stories. With a careful analysis of the various theories that have been used over the years to try and understand these curious occurrences, the author gets to the bottom of what really happened.This volume includes such fascinating cases as:• The mysteries surrounding the life and death of Tutankhamun• The strange underground city of Derinkuyu• The river of mercury lying beneath the pyramids of Teotihuacan• The coded messages of the Voynich manuscript• The disappearance of Rome s 9th Legion

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Mark Millar s personal favourite creation, Edison Crane is a complex blend of Bruce Wayne, James Bond, Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones. He s the world s smartest, coolest man who stifles the boredom of his billionaire life by taking on mysteries no one else can possibly solve. But the murder of his father is his greatest adventure yet and reunites him with an older, smarter brother who went off-grid years ago and has been living on the streets ever since. How does this all connect to the secret space program and what has the planet Mars been planning for all of us? Collects Prodigy: Slaves of Mars #1-#5.

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Acquire over a dozen collectibles from Gotham City in this official kit inspired by The Batman™!Unmask the truth. Inspired by Gotham City’s notorious cast of characters—including Robert Pattinson’s Batman, Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman, and Paul Dano’s Riddler—The Batman: Mysteries of Gotham City offers exciting collectibles such as stickers, mini posters, a woven patch, a keychain, a collectible button, and more. An essential addition to any Batman fan’s collection or Super Hero’s arsenal, The Batman: Mysteries of Gotham City puts the cinematic excitement of The Batman in your hands!• OBTAIN KEEPSAKES: Enjoy a dozen collectibles inspired by The Batman, including stickers, a keychain, mini posters, and more!• RELIVE THE ADVENTURE: An accordion-style booklet is packed with the secrets of Gotham City, offering a thrilling look into the world of The Batman.• THE PERFECT BATMAN GIFT: Filled with authentic, collectible items, this kit is the ideal gift for any Batman fan. • COMPLETE YOUR GOTHAM CITY COLLECTION: This book joins Insight Editions’ exciting library of Batman titles, including Batman: The Official Coloring Book, Gotham City Cocktails, Batmobile Owners’ Manual, and Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond.

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What drives a physician, a speech therapist, and a singing teacher to collaborate on a book dedicated to semi-occluded vocal tract exercises?There has long been significant interest from both the scientific and artistic communities in the topic of what are known internationally as Semi Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTEs).Such exercises are recognized worldwide for facilitating the attainment of an intuitive and rapid balance of the forces involved in phonation, and have proved particularly effective in vocal warm-ups for both speaking and singing. The insight that prompted the authors to combine their respective expertise and ⠜take a step forward⠝ was the perception that semi-occlusions were not merely useful exercises for vocal warm-up, but also potential allies in the study of singing and in speech therapy.As the reader journeys through scientific assumptions and physiology, applications in singing and speech therapy, this book will serve as a guide toward a deeper understanding of semioccluded vocal tract exercises. It will provide numerous practical insights and application protocols for experimenting with and integrating SOVTEs into one⠙s professional voice practice.

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With The Mysteries of Udolpho, Ann Radcliffe raised the Gothic romance to a new level and inspired a long line of imitators. Portraying her heroine s inner life, creating a thick atmosphere of fear, and providing a gripping plot that continues to thrill readers today, The Mysteries of Udolpho is the story of orphan Emily St. Aubert, who finds herself separated from the man she loves and confined within the medieval castle of her aunt s new husband, Montoni. Inside the castle, she must cope with an unwanted suitor, Montoni s threats, and the wild imaginings and terrors that threaten to overwhelm her. This new edition includes an introduction that discusses the publication and early reception of the novel, the genre of Gothic romance, and Radcliffe s use of history, exotic settings, the supernatural, and poetry.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Ranging from unexplained disappearances to inexplicable natural phenomena to supposed incidents of time travel, Modern Mysteries explores some of the strangest events of modern times. Whether it is unsolved crimes or occurrences that seem to break every scientific law we know, the world remains full of mysteries whose explanations still elude us.In this fascinating book, you will learn about:• The mysterious Somerton Man , whose body washed up on shore with a coded message from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam• The Dyatlov Pass Incident, where nine hikers perished after desperately trying to escape their tents from an unknown threat• The Dodleston Messages, when a new resident began receiving messages through his computer from what seemed to be a 16th-century spirit• The Oakville Blobs, a weird gelatinous substance that fell from the sky and left illness in their wake

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A fresh narrative history of the rise of Rome s empire in Italy, that exposes the monumental expansion of the Roman familial, social, political, and militaristic way of living across Italy.Before the Romans could become masters of the Mediterranean, they had to first conquer the people of their own peninsula. This book explores the origins of Roman imperialism and the creation of Rome s early Italian empire, bringing new light and interpretations to this important but problematic period in Roman history. It explains how and why the Romans were able to expand their influence within Italy, often through the use of armed conflict, laying the foundations for their great imperial project.This book critically reexamines and reframes the traditional literary narrative within an archaeologically informed, archaic Italian context. Jeremy Armstrong presents a new interpretation of the early Roman army, highlighting the fluid and family-driven character which is increasingly visible in the evidence. Drawing on recent developments within the field of early Roman studies, Children of Mars argues that the emergence of Rome s empire in Italy should not be seen as the spread of a distinct ⠜Roman⠝ people across Italian land, but rather the expansion of a social, political, and military network amongst the Italian people. Armstrong suggests that Rome s early empire was a fundamentally human and relational one. While this reinterpretation of early Roman imperialism is no less violent than the traditional model, it alters its core dynamic and nature, and thus shifts the entire trajectory of Rome s Republican history.

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The Fumes of Mars is a research project that brings together testimonies of numerous survivours and information from the State Investigator Report and the ongoing trial including wildfire specialists, topographical information of the area, and Angelopoulou⠙s images of her personal experience of the event and its aftermath

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In The Mysteries of Purification (Kitab asrar al tahara), the third of the forty books of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya #39; #39;ulum al-din), Abu Hamid al-Ghazali explains the fundamentals of the purification that is necessary in order to perform the five daily prayers.

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In 1915, two spirited Australian sisters join the war effort as nurses, escaping the confines of their father s dairy farm and carrying a guilty secret with them. Used to tending the sick as they are, nothing could have prepared them for what they confront, first in the Dardanelles, then on the Western Front. Yet they find courage in the face of extreme danger and become the friends they never were before. And eventually they meet the kind of men worth giving up their precious independence for - if only they all survive.At once epic in scope and extraordinarily intimate, The Daughters of Mars brings the First World War to vivid life from an unusual perspective. Profoundly moving, it pays tribute to the men and women who voluntarily risked their lives for peace.

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The ultimate collection of the popular Montague Island series of logic puzzles. This long-running series places the reader in the middle of the action, seeing the story through the eyes of Taylor, a visitor to Montague Island, where a wealthy couple own a home to which they regularly invite guests to solve puzzles, compete in tournaments, and play murder-mystery games. Taylor poses as a guest while covertly investigating some suspicious events—and, over the years, becoming a close family friend. Mysterious packages with coded messages, maps, blueprints, dartboards, wedding plans, amusement parks, mosaics, and more will all come into play in puzzles ranging from simple to deviously complex, while Taylor unravels four mysteries woven throughout.

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An enchanting non-fiction exploration of our worldâ ™s greatest marine mammals Dive into the unique world of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. This beautifully designed guide for children ages seven and up offers a deep dive into the lives of marine mammals, covering everything from their historical ancestors to their babies, how they communicate to how they sleep, their epic migrations to how they have evolved to be perfectly suited to underwater life. Bursting with fun facts organized into digestible, bite-sized sections, as well as more than 40 full colour, highly detailed illustrations depicting these beloved creatures and their deep blue homes, Mysteries of Marine Mammals is perfect for budding marine biologists, animal lovers, and any child interested in the vast world around them.

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The first definitive biography of revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson—an iconic and trailblazing figure in LGBTQIA+ history—unveiling her life, profound impact, and enduring legacy. “Thank God the revolution has begun, honey.” Legend has it that after Marsha P.Johnson threw the first brick in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, she picked up a shard of broken mirror to fix her makeup. This fearless moment embodies both the beauty and violence of the early LGBTQ+ rights movement—and the fabulous, tenacious charisma of Marsha herself. Yet despite the fact that Marsha’s work as a gay liberation activist and drag queen helped spark the progress and continued protest we see today, there has been no definitive record of her life, loves, and lessons.Until now. Written with verve and sparkling prose, Black trans leader Tourmaline brings this iconic, scandalous, vital justice warrior to life in full colour for the first time. Through nearly two decades of research and unprecedented access, Tourmaline has become Marsha’s leading archivist and handles her life and story with care, attention and a perfect dose of humour.This book will take readers into Marsha’s childhood in New Jersey in the 1950s, to her dramatic and essential activism from the Stonewall Riots to the AIDS crisis, to her life creating radical art from the humblest means. Marsha didn’t wait to be freed; she declared herself free and told the world to catch up. MARSHA honours the fullness of her life and will give this remarkable figure her rightful place in history.Her story promises to inspire readers to live as their most liberated, unruly, vibrant, and whole selves.

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Obrazová kniha manifestující mysteria a symbolickou řeč Gesamtkunstwerku Richarda Wagnera v malbách Vladimíra Kiseljova, doprovázená fotografiemi jeho maleb ke všem třinácti Wagnerovým hudebním dramatům, výkladovými sondami, rozborem klíčových témat a jejich poselstvím z duchovního hlediska.

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Once a staunch sceptic, former RAF fighter pilot George Begg experienced a life-changing encounter with God that transformed his understanding of existence. In Mysteries of The Other Side: Book 1 â “ The Hidden Story, he explores the previously hidden divine truths and patterns woven through creation.

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Water is patient... water just waits. Water always wins! November 21st 2059, and Bowie Base One - the first human colony on Mars - is destined for destruction in a nuclear explosion. This tragedy is a fixed point in history. The Laws of Time dictate that it cannot - must never - be changed.The Doctor arrives just as a viral life-form escapes from the Martian ice into the base s water supply. A single drop can transform a human into a terrifying monster with the power to infect others. History records that the threat is destroyed along with the base and every human in it. But as his darkest hour comes calling, the Doctor resolves to break the rules as he never has before...

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A slave who represented his masters in court and negotiations, Aesop relied on allegorical animal stories, collected here in The Complete Fables, to convey his key points. This Penguin Classics edition is translated from the Greek by Olivia and Robert Temple with an introduction by Robert Temple.In a series of pithy, amusing vignettes, Aesop created a vivid cast of characters to demonstrate different aspects of human nature. Here we see a wily fox outwitted by a quick-thinking cicada, a tortoise triumphing over a self-confident hare and a fable-teller named Aesop silencing those who mock him. Each jewel-like fable provides a warning about the consequences of wrongdoing, as well as offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of Ancient Greeks. All Aesop s fables, full of humour, insight and savage wit, as well as many fascinating glimpses of ordinary life, have now been brought together for the first time in this definitive and fully annotated modern edition.Little is known for certain about the life of Aesop (c.620-564 BC), though details of his life are scattered throughout the works of ancient Greek writers including Aristophanes, Xenophon, Aristotle and Herodotus, who give grounds for thinking that he was a slave, and Plutarch, who identifies him as an entertaining storyteller, executed by the Delphians by being thrown off a cliff.If you enjoyed The Complete Fables, you might like Ovid s Metamorphoses, also available in Penguin Classics. Ground-breaking ... this version of the fables is a revelation ... the translation is excellent Peter Jones, Sunday Telegraph Aesop remains a fundamental figure in Western literature Frederic Raphael, Sunday Times

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From a long-term planning lead for the Mars Exploration Rover Project comes this vivid insider account of some of NASA⠙s most vital and exciting missions to the Red Planet, illustrated with full-colour photographs⠔a wondrous chronicle of unprecedented scientific discovery and the search for evidence of life on Mars.⠘There are probably just a few of moments in human history when a small group of humans stood on the margins of a vast new world, and it is no stretch of the romantic imagination that the arrival of two rovers on the surface of another planet was surely one of them.⠙Human exploration of Mars is the most ambitious and exciting scientific goal of the 21st century, and few people on earth know as much about this fascinating planet as Dr Larry Crumpler. As one of the long-term planning leads for the Mars Exploration Rover Project, he helped control the daily communications between NASA and the rovers roaming the planet to gather scientific data.In this magnificent compendium, Dr. Crumpler recounts the history of the Red Planet, from the earliest days when ancient astronomers turned their eyes to the heavens to the breakthrough discoveries being unearthed by modern technology today, including some of the first images from the latest rover, Perseverance. Paired with stunning, full-colour photographs taken by rovers and NASA satellites images, this magnificent ⠜biography⠝ of the red planet allows us to understand and experience it as never before.When the Spirit and Opportunity Rovers landed on Mars in January 2004, scientists expected them to function for 90 days. But those three months turned into fifteen years. With data gathered by the rovers, Dr Crumpler and his team were able to reconstruct the planet⠙s stunning geological past, when it was once inundated with water, and perhaps could have supported microbial life. Dr Crumpler also reveals the joys and demands of life as a scientist taking part in these historic missions. Exploring fundamental questions about this remarkable planet that have intrigued us earthlings for years, Red Planet Renaissance illuminates Mars⠙ significance in the solar system⠔and the human imagination.

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he world s leading expert on the human settlement of Mars explains what Martian societies will look like - sooner than we thinkWithin a few years, humans will be able to voyage to Mars. SpaceX is at the forefront of companies already building fleets of spaceships to make interplanetary travel as affordable as Old-World passage to America – to the then New World. We will settle the red planet, transforming its raw materials into resources and tackling the challenges that await us, creating a new frontier for humankind.Dr Robert Zubrin explains how populous Martian city-states will emerge, producing their own air, water, food, power and more. How they must be beautiful to attract settlers, and what that might look like. How the primary exports are unlikely to be material goods but intellectual products, created by a technically adept population in a frontier environment where people will be forced to innovate – including GMOs, robotics, AI and power production.Zubrin even predicts the red planet’s customs, social relations and government – of the people, by the people, for the people, with inalienable individual rights – that will overcome traditional forms of oppression to draw talented Earth immigrants. In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote ‘We have it in our power to begin the world over again’. Zubrin inspires us to embrace another magnificent future today.With the right pieces in place, his red planet will become a pressure cooker for invention, benefiting humans on Earth, Mars and beyond. The New World on Mars proves that there is no point killing each other over provinces on Earth when, together, we can create planets.

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Every detail is sharply placed ... a scorching sense of humor and a soft spot for humanity down here on Earth The New York Times Fleishman Is In Trouble, but in space Bobby PalmerA NEW YORK TIMES READERS FAVOURITE OF 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZEKevin is a thirtysomething homebody, happily committed to his hydroponics-expert girlfriend, Amber, as they grow weed in their basement in Vancouver.Out of the blue, Amber announces that she has been selected for a reality show where she will compete for one of two seats on the first human-led mission to Mars. If selected, she must stay on Mars for good, because the technology to come home doesn t exist yet. Is this a suicide mission or a bold new frontier? Girlfriend on Mars is the story of love unravelling in a world where truth is dictated by Facebook ads and reality TV is as scripted as any politician s speech. With rapt viewers voting for Amber to stay on the show and crates of Mars-mission branded protein shakes arriving at his door, is it any wonder Kevin wants to stay in the basement forever?

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Early astronomers, drawn to Mars s fiery glow in the night sky, named the planet after their god of war. In the centuries since, Mars has captivated humankind as a source of endless speculation and a beacon of hope for its potential habitability. Through six decades of NASA’s pioneering research missions, the mysteries of the red planet have been gradually uncovered, revealing a world not so unlike our own that likely once supported life.See the earliest close-up images of Mars taken by the Mariner 4 spacecraft in 1965—the first ever captured of another planet—along with historical illustrations from an era when curiosity outpaced scientific progress. Science and art collide as NASA’s later orbiter missions capture aerial views of ancient riverbeds, polar ice caps, dust storms, vast canyons, and towering volcanoes in an endlessly varied landscape. As they traverse Mars’s rugged surface, NASA’s rovers have operated as mechanical extensions of humankind for the past 25 years, drilling holes, searching for traces of water, and marveling at mountain ranges and panoramic sunsets.Through hundreds of cutting-edge photographs from NASA s extensive archives, we join their scientists in the ongoing quest to better understand Mars. Essays by NASA’s former Chief Scientist James L. Green and JPL Chief Engineer Rob Manning provide an in-depth look at the history of Martian exploration and the challenges of preparing for these groundbreaking missions. Captions by planetary scientist Emily Lakdawalla skillfully illuminate each image s content and technical context, and a foreword by renowned poet Nikki Giovanni and an introduction by curator Margaret A. Weitekamp reflect on Mars’s significance in our cultural imagination.From a distant enigma to a tangible frontier whose every grain of sand we can now observe, this volume celebrates the extraordinary progress NASA has made, bringing us closer than ever to understanding our neighboring world.

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Every detail is sharply placed ... a scorching sense of humor and a soft spot for humanity down here on Earth The New York Times Fleishman Is In Trouble, but in space Bobby PalmerA NEW YORK TIMES READERS FAVOURITE OF 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZEKevin is a thirtysomething homebody, happily committed to his hydroponics-expert girlfriend, Amber, as they grow weed in their basement in Vancouver.Out of the blue, Amber announces that she has been selected for a reality show where she will compete for one of two seats on the first human-led mission to Mars. If selected, she must stay on Mars for good, because the technology to come home doesn t exist yet. Is this a suicide mission or a bold new frontier? Girlfriend on Mars is the story of love unravelling in a world where truth is dictated by Facebook ads and reality TV is as scripted as any politician s speech. With rapt viewers voting for Amber to stay on the show and crates of Mars-mission branded protein shakes arriving at his door, is it any wonder Kevin wants to stay in the basement forever?

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From the internationally bestselling author of Vespertine comes a heart-stopping new sequel novella to the breathtaking fantasy Sorcery of Thorns. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas’s A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and Holly Black!Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for gossip about the city’s most powerful sorcerer and the librarian who stole his heart. But something strange is afoot at Thorn Manor: the estate’s wards, which are meant to keep their home safe, are acting up and forcibly trapping the Manor’s occupants inside. Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened just as Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another . . . ? With no access to the outside world, Elisabeth and Nathaniel have to work together to discover the source of the magic before they’re due to host the city’s Midwinter Ball. Faced with a house filled with unexpected secrets, the couple will have to lean on their connection like never before to set things right before it’s too late . . .Praise for New York Times bestselling Sorcery of Thorns: #39;A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every moment of this story #39; – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series #39;If you loved the Hogwarts Library . . . you’ll be right at home at Summershall #39; – Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale #39;An enthralling adventure replete with spellbinding characters, a slow-burning love story, and a world worth staying lost in #39; – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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With the great characterisation, fast-paced plotting and wry humour that we ve come to expect from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis, this is an addictive mystery that will transport you back to Britain at the time of the Roman invasion. Readers of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will be hooked from page one... Her most ambitious to date... Davis has found a winning formula. -- Daily Telegraph Lindsey Davis doesn t merely make history come alive - she turns it into spanking entertainment, and wraps it around an intriguing mystery. She is incapable of writing a dull sentence -- Peter Lovesey Wonderfully entertaining -- ***** Reader review Davis at her best -- ***** Reader review Very addictive and, at times, difficult to put down -- ***** Reader review My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it -- ***** Reader review Gripping -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************************DEATH LIES BEYOND THE RIVER RHINE...AD 71, Germania Libera: dark dripping forests, inhabited by bloodthirsty barbarians and legendary wild beasts, a furious prophetess who terrorises Rome, and the ghostly spirits of slaughtered Roman legionaries.Enter Marcus Didius Falco, an Imperial agent on a special mission: to find the absconding commander of a legion whose loyalty is suspect.Easier said than done, thinks Marcus, as he makes his uneasy way down the Rhenus, trying to forget that back in sunny Rome his girlfriend Helena Justina is being hotly pursued by Titus Caesar.His mood is not improved when he discovers his only allies are a woefully inadequate bunch of recruits, their embittered centurion, a rogue dog, and its innocent young master; just the right kind of support for an agent unwillingly trying to tame the Celtic hordes...

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“A true gem of American pop culture history that should be a centerpiece on any true geek’s coffee table.”* This comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of Mars Attacks, the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962—and includes four bonus trading cards. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this over-the-top series depicting a Martian invasion of Earth has a loyal following and continues to win new generations of fans. For the first time, this book brings together high-quality reproductions of the entire original series, as well as the hard-to-find sequel from 1994, rare and never-before-seen sketches, concept art, and test market materials. Also included are an introduction by series co-creator Len Brown and an afterword by Zina Saunders, daughter of the original artist, providing an insider’s behind-the-scenes view of the bizarre and compelling world of Mars Attacks. Includes preliminary sketches and artwork, including a facsimile of the original trading card mechanical on the inside back cover, with a reproduction of the 1962 handwriting from the original Topps production department “The work produced by writer Len Brown and artist Norm Saunders, collected now in the anthology Mars Attacks: 50th Anniversary Collection . . . continues to pass muster as a lurid snapshot of sci-fi paranoia at its most pulp-fictiony.” —Wired.com *Houston Press Art Attack blog

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** AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST AND BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR 2023 **** SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO BOOK AWARDS 2023: DEBUT FICTION **â ˜A voice unlike any otherâ ™ OBSERVERâ ˜I fell in love immediatelyâ ™ MAX PORTERâ ˜A writer of imagination and flairâ ™ ECONOMISTâ ˜Smart, subversive, funny, heartbreakingâ ™ KAMILA SHAMSIEâ ˜Buoro s writing deserves to inspire a generation of superheroesâ ™ THE TIMESFifteen-year-old Andrew Aziza lives in Kontagora, Nigeria, where his days are spent about town with hisfriends, grappling with his fantasies about white girls (especially blondes) and wondering who his father is. When heâ ™s not in church, at school or attempting to form â ˜Africaâ ™s first superheroesâ ™, he obsesses over mathematical theorems, ideas of Black power and HXVX: the Curse of Africa.Sure enough, Andy soon falls for the first white girl he lays eyes on. But multiple crises are looming, set toshake the foundations of everything he knows and loves... This is extraordinary, driven by a gloriously eccentric central character. It is utterly compelling, not shy about posing difficult questions for the reader 2023 NERO PRIZE JUDGES

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Many strange events defy explanation. This hardback guide compiles some of the world s most mystifying conundrums, accompanied by spectacular full-colour images.From the mysterious disappearance of Lord Lucan, by way of paranormal powers, to bizarre phenomena thrown up by nature, this fantastic collection of off-the-wall investigations also features scary curses, uncanny prophecies, weird medical marvels, alien abductions, lost worlds, and much more. Strikingly illustrated with full-colour photographs, images, and diagrams throughout.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Illustrated Case Files are striking, photo-filled hardbacks, delving into sinister cases of true crime, conspiracies and the paranormal, offering a powerful glimpse into darker side of life.

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`If any man or woman should ask what I wish this romance... to be called, it is the Romance of the Rose, in which the whole art of love is contained . Guillaume de Lorris s own introduction to his allegorical account of the progress of a courtly love affair gives no indication of the eventual scale and scope of the work, which became the most popular and influential of all medieval romances. In the hands of Jean de Meun, who continued de Lorris s work, it assumed vast proportions and embraced almost every aspect of medieval life, from predestination to the right way to deal with premature hair-loss. This new translation into modern English, based on the French edition by Félix Lecoy, is intended as much for the general reader as for students of French and English literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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â œIf you love elephants, you will love Babar and Celeste,â ¦ writes A. A. Milne, author of Winnie-the-Pooh, in his preface to The Story of Babar. â œAnd if you have never loved elephants, you will love them now.â ¦ After his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar avoids capture by escaping to the city, where he is befriended by the kindly Old Lady. He becomes educated and cultured and, upon his return to the great forest, is crowned King of the Elephants.Jean de Brunhoffâ ™s tales of Babar have charmed readers around the world for 80 years. His stories have followed the king of the elephants as he builds a city, founds a family and even meets Father Christmas. Tested by difficult trials â “ from snakes to fire to runaway prams â “ he always comes out on top, with the help of patience, determination and, on one memorable occasion, a flight of winged elephants. One of the most iconic series of animal books in history, Babar has become a household name both as a character in childrenâ ™s books and on TV.Beautifully illustrated, this edition is an ideal gift for children aged 3 and up.Also look out for The Babar Collection and Babar the King.Jean de Brunhoff is considered to be one of the greatest picture book authors in history. Born in Paris, de Brunhoff was the fourth and last child of a successful publisher. He managed to produce a total of seven Babar books before his death at the age of 37. Since then, millions and millions of Babar books have been sold all around the world.

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The bestselling French graphic novel about the mind-bending world of quantum physicsTake an incredible journey through the quantum universe with explorer Bob and his dog Rick, as they travel through a world of wonders, talk to Einstein about atoms, hang out with Heisenberg on Heligoland and eat crepes with Max Planck. Along the way, we find out that a dog - much like a cat - can be both dead and alive, the gaze of a mouse can change the universe, and a comic book can actually make quantum physics fun, easy to understand and downright enchanting. Billed as Tintin meets Brian Cox , the book was created by theoretical physicist Thibault Damour and illustrator Mathieu Burniat so it s as scientifically accurate as it is beautiful BBC Focus

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⠘Who better to guide us through the chaotic world of the last 25 years than one who had a ringside seat for much that went on, and who writes about it with such insight and skill? This is a must read book.⠙ - Sir Anthony Seldon, author of Truss at 10 In my time working on Europe, João Vale de Almeida was the most important name in my address book: a view I suspect was widely shared.⠙ ⠓ Lord Kim Darroch, former British ambassador to the United States This is a superb book: provocative, witty, erudite, sober - and sometimes sobering - but ultimately wise in its prescriptions.⠙ - Sir Ivan Rogers, former UK Permanent Representative to the EU This book is a rare opportunity to look behind the diplomatic curtain and see events and the people who inspired them up close and personal. - Baroness Catherine Ashton, former High Representative of the EU for Foreign AffairsToday we are witnessing one of the most dangerous geopolitical situations of modern times, heralded by loud populist and nationalist voices, and steeped in uncertainty. But how did the nations of the world come to find themselves in such a predicament? Is the international liberal order condemned?Drawing from decades of experience in Brussels, Washington, New York and London, one of the world⠙s foremost diplomats lifts the veil on modern foreign affairs and enables us to trace how countries have been sleepwalking towards the ⠘Divorce of Nations⠙, and the steps we can take to fix it.Having met the most consequential global leaders since the turn of the millennium, Ambassador Vale de Almeida⠙s insightful account features personal observances of figures such as Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy, Emmanuel Macron, Hu Jintao and Donald Trump. He also recalls the numerous times he met Vladimir Putin and the early warning signs and grievances the Russian leader aired in the run up to his incursions into Georgia and Crimea, which ultimately were the precursors to the full-fledged invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Other key moments in his compelling narrative relate to the global response to the Great Financial Crisis, how the world shifted in the aftermath of 9/11, the opening up of China and how the world reacted to the Covid pandemic. The book also includes a personal and colourful account of the first 1,000 days of Brexit ⠓ the ultimate act of separation so far.Based on contemporary notes and further reflections, The Divorce of Nations is a necessary and important book that enables us to move forward with better awareness and understanding of the current volatile and fragmented scene, at both national and global levels.

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Theory of the Rearguard examines how contemporary art is in tension with survival, rather than in relation to life. In the twentieth century, Peter Burger s Theory of the Avant-Garde was a cult book focused on the two main tasks that art demanded at the time: to break its representation and to destroy the barrier that separated it from life. Forty years later, The Theory of the Rearguard is an ironic manifesto about contemporary art and its failures, even though Ivan de la Nuez does not waste his time mourning it or disguising it. He argues that our times are not characterized by the distance between art and life, but by a tension between art and survival, which is the continuation of life by any means necessary. In the twenty-first century, Ivan de la Nuez examines art in relationship to politics, iconography, and literature. This austere and sharp book in which Duchamp stumbles upon Lupe, the revolution upon the museum, Paul Virilio upon Joan Fontcuberta or Fukuyama upon Michael Jackson wonders if contemporary art will ever end. Because if it were mortal- just as mortal as everything it invokes or examines under its magnifying glass -de la Nuez argues would be worth writing an epitaph for it as he has done in this sparkling book of art criticism.

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Emily St Aubert lived a happy childhood in her large home in La Vallee, France. But after tragically losing her parents, a strange sequence of events leads Emily to the mysterious Udolpho Castle. Here, she finds herself unfolding long lost family secrets â “ ones which threaten to trap Emily â ¦

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A human body book with a twist â “ discover the science behind the weird and unusual stuff our bodies can do from Dr Azmain Chowdhury, with illustrations from Daniel Nelson.You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when youâ ™re asleep â “ thatâ ™s no mystery. But why do we get brain freeze if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when weâ ™re nervous? And is it true we can squirt milk from our eyes?!This book focuses on the bizarre things all of our bodies do â “ including things we donâ ™t understand (looking at you, appendix). Dr Azmain also asks the burning medical questions weâ ™ve all been wondering about: Why does coriander taste like soap to some people? How long can we stay awake for? Can our hearts actually break after a romantic break-up? (Asking for a friend).Filled with gross, surprising, and downright terrifying facts, itâ ™s bloated with cool science to impress your friends.

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His disappearance is not the only mystery left behind. What were the stories that went with these drawings? There are some clues... Who is Harris Burdick? Where did he disappear to? And how was he going to finish his stories? Chris Van Allsburg presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title and a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story.

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