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Sally Comet vs The Space Pirates - Robin Twiddy
Boggle-Eye Bill, the notorious Space Pirate, has his one good eye on the ancient treasure that Sally Comet and her parents are transporting to the Museum planet Historia. With her parents distracted only Sally can stop him. She will need to use all her wits when it is Sally Comet vs The Space Pirates.
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The Space Pirates - Robin Twiddy
Sally Comet and her family travel around the galaxy in their famous ship The Gold-Wing, discovering forgotten treasures. However, after they discover the lost tomb of an ancient pharaoh, Sally’s mum and dad are tricked by space pirates who are out to steal the treasures.
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The Gunpowder Plot - Robin Twiddy
Explore significant events in world history with How It Happened, such as the Fire of London, Remembrance Day, The Moon Landing and the Gunpowder Plot. Learn to draw maps, write diary entries or make a meal like an astronaut. There is always something fun to do in How It Happened that will help to bring history to life.
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The Thief Hunt - Robin Twiddy
Tensions are running high in the scout hut this evening. Things have started to go missing, but who is the thief?
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The Big Chew - Robin Twiddy
The crew of the Big Chew are on the search for treasure. However, they have a big problem – their ship is falling apart. But do not worry, they have a way to fix it – gum. It is just as good as glue, right?
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The Flute of - Robin Twiddy
Kim’s dad has a flute and a rule: “Never toot the flute.†Kim can’t understand why she isn’t allowed to toot the flute. What will happen if she does toot the flute?
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Space Piracy - Marc Feldman, Hugh Taylor
Comprehensive exploration of humanity's potential for criminal activities in outer space Space Piracy: Preparing for a Criminal Crisis in Orbit is a forward-thinking resource that considers, analyzes, and provides solutions to the influence of the ignoble side of humanity in the realm of outer space, where potential for crime, corruption, piracy, and war increases as the exploitation of space as a commercial resource continues to develop. This book blends the authors' knowledge with that of subject matter experts to deliver a holistic understanding of criminality in space and help readers broaden their horizons beyond their own area of specialization. Some of the topics explored in this insightful book include: Space hacking, from software, data, network, and hardware risks to existing cybersecurity standards and practices in spaceCriminal organizations that might pursue criminal activities in space, including cartels, kidnappers and devicenappers, and governmentsLaws and treaties relevant to space crime, such as the Communications Satellite Act and the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 Filled with practical, thought-provoking knowledge and guidance, Space Piracy: Preparing for a Criminal Crisis in Orbit earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of professionals working in the best of humanity's institutions, including law and intelligence services, finance, insurance and risk management, corporations, and the sciences, who seek to combat what the worst of us may be dreaming up.
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Conquering Your Caravan, Making Friends the Hard Way and Going on Holiday - Robin Twiddy
Welcome to The Super-Secret Survival Guide to Going on Holiday, from the diary of Sam, age eight and three-quarters. Inside, you will find `expert'' advice from Sam on how to have the best possible holiday, including making friends (the hard way), making sure your adults don''t relax too much and preparing for any holiday disasters.
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Exploring the Forest - Robin Twiddy
Welcome to the forest. It is time to explore. Learn about some of the animals and trees that can be found in the forests around the world. Experience the wonder of nature.
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The Chase Files: Thunder Chase - Robin Twiddy
Nathan’s Saturday is thrown into chaos when he finds himself in possession of the only thing that can stop the mysterious organisation RUIN from destroying the world. Can 13-year-old Nathan Chase out run RUIN’s ninja army? Can he stop the storm of the century? The Chase is on in Thunder Chase!
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Silver Mask Saves the Day - Robin Twiddy
When the town of Dusty Springs needs help, young Maria knows that there is only one man for the job – Silver Mask. The only problem, no one but Maria believes he exists. Can she get the masked hero of legend to help save the town? Is Silver Mask even real?
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Pop it in the Sack & Go, Ken, Go! - Robin Twiddy
Pop It in the Sack Den is a dog and he likes to tidy up. Follow Den as he pops the different things he finds into his sack. Go, Ken, Go! Go, Ken, go! Ken is on the go, and he is running late to a party. Can he make it there on time, without getting in a mess?
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The Cat That Grew and Grew - Robin Twiddy
A boy and his cat can do anything if they just put their minds to it. Although it helps when the cat can’t stop growing. If a cat the size of a dog can stop a bully, what can a cat the size of skyscraper stop?
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The Three Little Pigs - Robin Twiddy
Has anyone told you the story of the Three Little Pigs? With a big bad wolf who blows houses down? But what would a scientist say about a wolf blowing down a house? You are about to find out, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put this fairytale under the microscope.
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Ella and the Imp and Tap Tap Tap - Robin Twiddy
Ella and the Imp - Ella’s mum is being visited by a naughty invisible imp. Only Ella can see it. Can she help Mum?Tap Tap Tap - Ana loves to tap. She will tap on this, and she will tap on that. But what will she tap on next?
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Attack of the Toxlings - Robin Twiddy
What would you do if you found out that evil aliens had confused the human race so much they made their own planet toxic?A Planet in Peril will have you questioning everything you know about your planet and how you live your life!
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Space Station Academy: Destination The Sun - Sally Spray
A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher, Dr Bott.Join the Space Station Academy students on their expedition to The Sun where they''ll learn what the giant star is made of, uncover its layers, and discover how essential the Sun is for helping plants grow and flourish on planet Earth.The Space Station Academy series presents each planet and celestial object in our solar system through fun adventure stories. Gain key science learning about each planet and our solar system alongside bright illustrations, a humorous narrative and interactive activities at the back of the book. This is guaranteed to keep keep young minds entertained and engaged while they explore outer space.Aimed at readers aged 7+ and book banded for children reading at level 11: Lime band.Collect the full set of hardbacks to reveal an image of the solar system across the book spines.
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My Name Is Sally Comet - Charis Mather
My name is Sally Comet, and oh boy, do I have a tale of adventure for you! This is a story of treasure, trickery and strange space travellers. Buckle up – it’s about to get exciting!
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In the Days of the Comet - Herbert George Wells
In H. G. Wells' science fiction book In the Days of the Comet (1906), when a comet forces "the nitrogen of the air, the ancient azote," to "transform out of itself," mankind is "exalted." As a result, there is peace on earth and goodwill toward all people. Our atmosphere is one of happiness and beauty.The prologue and epilogue of "The Man Who Wrote in the Tower" are written by an unidentified narrator. In Book I, William ("Willie") Leadford, who was "third in the office staff of Rawdon's pot-bank [a facility where pottery is created] in Clayton," leaves his employment at the same moment that industrial Britain is devastated by a slump brought on by American dumping. Leadford, who was converted to socialism by his friend "Parload," attributes his miserable living situation on racial injustice. The exact date of the incident is unknown.Leadford awakens at the beginning of Book II, when he is intensely aware of the beauty in the world and has a kind and giving attitude toward other people. Verrall, Leadford, and Nettie have a passionate conversation about their futures at the start of Book III. By her "uncomfortable awareness of significant moral inequalities," the author is worried.
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The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision - SJ King
Blast-off into space in this second adventure with The Secret Explorers, a brand-new fiction series.This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission...In The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision, space expert Roshni leads a mission that''s out of this world - literally! With rainforest expert Ollie, she is set the task of fixing the space probe orbiting Jupiter before a comet hits the planet. With the clock ticking, it''s a race against time for the Secret Explorers as they dodge asteroids, complete daring spacewalks, and use all their skills to complete their mission.Packed with fun illustrations and facts about real-life missions to Jupiter, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers. Informative diagrams tell kids all they need to know about important elements of the story, such as how spacesuits work. The action-packed narrative keeps kids engaged and makes learning about space even more fun!Also available as an audiobook, narrated by actor Alfred Enoch.
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Bumble and Snug and the Angry Pirates - Mark Bradley
Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2022Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! In this full-colour graphic novel, join them on a funny, imaginative adventure with some VERY angry pirates, learning about the world outside and inside along the way. Bumble and Snug are going on a big adventure to ... have a picnic! But when they accidentally get lost, they''re both cross - is their adventure ruined?Working together to find their way home, Bumble and Snug come across a pirate treasure horde. But taking treasure that isn''t yours is a good way to get into trouble, and sure enough some VERY angry pirates aren''t far behind. Bumble and Snug are certain they can replace the treasure, and fix things to make everybody happy. But there''s another monstrous obstacle in store - and this one has TENTACLES.Bumble and Snug and the Angry Pirates is a story about being cross and how to listen, friendship and sandcastles, and one GIANT octopus! Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Dogman.
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Selecting Superpower-Giving Vegetables, Travelling by Trolley and Going Shopping - Robin Twiddy
Welcome to the Super-Secret Survival Guide to Going Shopping, from the diary of Sam, age eight and three-quarters. Inside, you will find `expert'' advice from Sam on how to make the most out of your shopping trip, including planning your route around the shopping centre, picking the best superpower-giving vegetables and getting what you want from the toy shop.
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Hansel and Gretel - Robin Twiddy
Have you heard the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel? Remember - they met a witch in a gingerbread house while lost in the forest? But what would a scientist think of that gingerbread house? Well, you are about to find out, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put this fairytale under the microscope.
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Hansel and Gretel - Robin Twiddy
Have you heard the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel? Remember - they met a witch in a gingerbread house while lost in the forest? But what would a scientist think of that gingerbread house? Well, you are about to find out, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put this fairytale under the microscope.
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Rot & Mould - Robin Twiddy
Let''s take a trip into the woods to see what we can see There''s bugs and birds and animals all living in a tree. Fuzzy moss and splashy streams mud and sticks and stones Underneath a rotting log the mushrooms make their home. So pick up your binoculars and won''t you come with me Let''s all explore the forest - we''ll be home in time for tea|Let''s take a trip into the woods to see what we can see There''s bugs and birds and animals all living in a tree. Fuzzy moss and splashy streams mud and sticks and stones Underneath a rotting log the mushrooms make their home. So pick up your binoculars and won''t you come with me Let''s all explore the forest - we''ll be home in time for tea
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I Am Izza and Chuck Is on a Quest - Robin Twiddy, Kirsty Holmes
I Am Izza - Izza is not a dog, an ox or a bee. What is Izza?Chuck Is on a Quest - Chuck is on a quest. Can he get past the odd things in his path to get to the dragon’s den?
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Teeth to Tail of a Great White Shark - Robin Twiddy
Learn all about the fascinating world of the great white shark! Explore the anatomy of a great white from tooth to tail and everything in between.
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Deadly Diseases - Robin Twiddy
What’s odd, scary, incredible and wonderful all at the same time? Our planet!Dive into the facts all about our planet’s most deadly diseases and their curious cures! You won’t believe your eyes... or will you?
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Boxing up Brothers, Befriending Wizards and Moving Home - Robin Twiddy
Welcome to The Super-Secret Survival Guide to Moving Home, from the diary of Sam, age eight and three-quarters. Inside you will find ‘expert’ advice from Sam on how to make the most out of your moving day. Unfortunately, Sam’s advice isn’t always good, useful or even grounded in reality. In fact, BEWARE, any who try to use Sam’s advice. It may be hazardous to your parents’ sanity!
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Burt and His Bag of Dirt - Robin Twiddy
“Who will buy my dirt?†Burt said. The dirt was just dirt, but Burt was good at selling things – even dirt. But how will the other animals get back at him?
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Living Zero Waste - Robin Twiddy
It doesn’t take a superhero to save the world, it takes everyone doing their bit. Join the Small Steps Revolution and make a real change. Our revolutionaries are waiting to share the small steps you can do to be part of the solution. VIVA LA SMALL STEPS REVOLUTION!
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Rapunzel - Robin Twiddy
Do you know the story of Rapunzel? Of course you do - she''s the girl who lets down her hair so the prince can climb up into her tower. Did you ever wonder what a scientist would think about people climbing up hair? Well, don''t worry, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put this fairytale under the microscope.
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The Timewaster Letters - Robin Cooper
'So funny it will make you sick' TIME OUT'Cooper's letters are absurd, pointless and very, very funny' RICKY GERVAIS'The funniest book you'll read' THE GUARDIAN _______________The massive bestselling book featuring the wonderfully silly letters of Robin Cooper (aka Friday Night Dinner creator Robert Popper).For several years, Robin Cooper has been plaguing department stores, hotels, associations, fan clubs and a certain children's book publisher with his letters. So who is Robin Cooper? Architect, thimble designer, trampoline tester and wasp expert, he is all of these things – it just depends on who he is writing to...This cult hit is a collection of Robin's mad-cap letters to everyone from Prince Charles to the Peanut Council, Harrods to the British Halibut Association – no one is safe. The resulting replies, as well as Cooper's replies-to-these-replies, will have you in hysterics. Letter writing will never be the same again.
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The Adventures of Robin Hood - Marcia Williams
A comic-strip retelling of eleven of the best-loved stories about Robin Hood – the greatest hero of them all!Told in lively comic-strip style, this book relates eleven colourful action-packed tales about Robin and his merry men. Read how Robin becomes an outlaw, gets a ducking from Little John and encounters a disguised Maid Marian in the forest; enjoy the stories of Much the Miller’s Son, Friar Tuck, Allan-a-Dale, Sir Richard of Leigh and the golden arrow. Meet Robin’s sworn enemy Sir Guy of Gisborne, witness his visit from King Richard and see Robin fire his final arrow.
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The Russian Space Program - Terry C Treadwell
This is not the definitive work on the Russian space program, but it will give the reader an insight into a political and complex world of space science. Although the success of the high-profile American space program had grabbed all the headlines, Russia slowly, but consistently, has continued to expand their contribution to the exploration of space. Since the phasing out of the Space Shuttle, it is the Russians that now have the main responsibility to replace the crewmembers and take supplies to the space station, although now the American SpaceX program has eased that burden. The book covers the early triumphs and disasters of the Russian space program and the animals that helped pave the way, although the casualties never came to light until many years later, when the understanding and tensions between the East and West eased. Despite the number of setbacks that dogged the early years, Russia slowly developed spacecraft that, although considered by some to be very basic, were reliable. The development of the Salyut and Mir space stations created a closer understanding between the nations, the work and experiments carried out by the cosmonauts in these early space stations, were almost all military and were either secret or restricted, so little is known about them. However, with the arrival of the International Space Station came a degree of openness and great strides were made in the understanding of the physiological and psychological effects of the men and women involved in working in space and a weightless environment. Unfortunately, since the war in the Ukraine, Russia’s relationship with the West has deteriorated considerably and co-operation within the space program is very limited, although the two main powers have reached an agreement regarding the transportation of crews and supplies to the ISS. It is thought however that the International Space Station days are numbered and will close in 2031. The book also makes reference to only a small number of Kosmos missions, those mentioned are the only ones with any connection to space exploration. The remainder, and there have been over 2,500 Kosmos missions, were either military or scientific satellites.
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The Whitby Witches - Robin Jarvis
A glorious new edition of Robin Jarvis’s classic and the inspiration for The Power of Dark and its sequels. Contains bonus material specially produced for this Egmont Modern Classics title.When orphans Ben and Jennet arrive in the seaside town of Whitby to stay with Alice Boston, they have no idea what to expect. A lively 92-year-old, Miss Boston is unlike any other foster mother they’ve known.Ben is gifted with ‘the sight’, which gives him the power to see things invisible to other mortals. He soon encounters the mysterious fisher folk who live under the cliffs and discovers that Alice and her friends are not quite what they seem.But a darkness is stalking the streets of Whitby, bringing with it fear and death. Could it be a ghost from the Abbey? Or a beast from hell? Unless the truth is uncovered, the town and all its inhabitants is doomed.Robin Jarvis started writing in 1988 and quickly became a bestselling author with his Deptford Mice and Whitby Witches series. The Whitby Witches is the book that inspired his latest series, which begins with The Power of Dark. You can find out more at www.robinjarvis.com or follow him on Twitter @robinjarvis1963
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The Edge Chronicles: The Last of the Sky Pirates - Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell
Rook Barkwater lives in the network of sewer-chambers beneath Undertown, the bustling main city of the Edgeworld. He dreams of becoming a librarian knight – one of those sent out to explore the mysteries of their world. Somewhere out there lie the secrets of the past – including the lost floating city of Sanctaphrax – and hope for a future free from the fear of tyranny. When his chance comes, Rook breaks all the rules and sets out on a journey to the Free Glades. His luck and determination lead him from one peril to another until he encounters a mysterious character – the last sky pirate – and is thrust into an extraordinary adventure.The Last of the Sky Pirates is the first book of the Rook Saga – third trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.
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The Space Traveller's Guide: Space Exploration - Giles Sparrow
Top tips for space travellers! Learn how to explore your solar system in this up-close, expert guide.The Space Traveller''s Guide: Space Exploration is your personal tour of what we''ve done and where we''re headed as humans explore our Universe. Learn about the epic technology and courageous trailblazers that have touched the cosmos, from satellites to moon walks, rockets to robots on Mars. Includes ''Traveller''s Tips'' for surviving the extreme conditions in space, and don''t miss the real-life tour photos at the back!The Space Traveller''s Guide series is the perfect one-stop-shop for space lovers, brought to you by expert astronomy and physics author Giles Sparrow. It includes astounding facts to inspire young space-travel hopefuls, plus humorous cartoons to draw them through the pages, and presents key science learning in an accessible format for readers aged 9 and up.Contents list, Space Exploration: Out of this world / Rockets into space / Amazing satellites / Spaceships for humans / Space stations / Living and working in space / Missions to the Moon / Exploring the Moon / Probes to the planets / Robot explorers / Into the future / Beyond the solar system / Tour snapshots / Glossary / Resources / IndexThe series includes: Earth and the Inner Planets, The Outer Planets, The Sun and Stars and Space Exploration
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Godzilla Vs. The Marvel Universe - Gerry Duggan, Joe Kelly, Ryan North
The King of the Monsters Godzilla returns to Marvel Comics to battle every Marvel legend: the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, X Men, Avengers, and Thor across the decades! An all star talent extravaganza with Ryan North, Gerry Duggan, Joe Kelly, Fabian Nicieza, David Walker, Jason Aaron, John Romita Jr., Giuseppe Camuncoli, Nick Bradshaw, Emilio Laiso, Georges Jeanty, and Aaron Kuder. Godzilla returns to Marvel Comics at last, and will face off against Marvel''s greatest heroes in a showdown that will span all eras of both the Marvel Universe and Godzilla''s own long history! Godzilla vs. The Fantastic Four (Classic Era) - The original classic Fantastic Four vs the raw power of Godzilla. Godzilla vs. The Hulk (Vintage Era) - The green skinned goliath of the 70''s vs a unique version of Godzilla. Godzilla vs. Spider-Man (Black Costume Era) - The Iconic Black Costume Spider-Man against the explosive 80s Godzilla. Godzilla vs. The X-Men (X-Men Mutant Genesis Era) - The intensity of the 90''s X-Men vs the fury of Godzilla. Godzilla vs. The Avengers (New Avengers Era) - Modern heroes the New Avengers battling the turn-of-the-new century Godzilla. Godzilla vs. Thor (Modern Era) - The immortal God of Thunder Thor will face the overwhelming adversary Godzilla in the tumultuous era of the present. In the first round, the King of the Monsters takes on Marvel s First family! The Fantastic Four know a thing or two about fighting titanic threats, but Godzilla is something else entirely! And then there s an all-new version of one of Godzilla s deadliest adversaries to contend with! You know it ll be clobberin time but for who?! Plus: Godzilla resurfaces again and again to take on the Hulk, the Avengers, the X-Men, Thor and a majorly-outside-his-weight-class Spider-Man!
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The Space Shuttle - Roland Miller
“Any backyard astronomer or space enthusiast would be delighted to have this visual journey on their shelf.” —The Strategist, The Year’s Most Giftable Coffee-Table BooksA Barnes & Noble Best Gift Book of 2022 A Publishers Weekly Holiday Gift Guide 2022 selection6 orbiters, 140 missions, 355 astronauts, 500,000,000 miles—all in one rich and beautiful photographic journeyThe Space Shuttle tells the story of NASA’s amazing Space Shuttle program and its 140 space flights (135 missions, plus five Approach and Landing Tests) in a uniquely designed and covetable way. Long before the James Webb Telescope rekindled our fascination with astronomy and our place in the cosmos, the Space Shuttle began to capture the world’s attention with its first mission (a test launch) on April 12, 1981 and continued to do so until its final mission on July 8, 2011. The program’s six orbiter vehicles are Enterprise, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour. Each mission has its own fascinating story, and The Space Shuttle retells these stories, in chronological order, through incredible photos taken by NASA photojournalists, fine art photographers, and the astronauts themselves. Each image is accompanied by a short text that includes quick facts such as crew members, launch date, and landing date, as well as a short overview of highlights and purpose. For example, STS-78’s mission was to study circadian rhythms in space; STS-41G’s mission was to take photographs in-flight, seen in the IMAX movie The Dream Is Alive; and famously, the first untethered space walk, taken by astronaut Bruce McCandless on STS-41B using a self-propelled backpack unit (called a Man Maneuvering Unit [MMU]), allowed astronauts to capture satellites for retrieval and repair and for the planned construction of what became the International Space Station (ISS). Prior to this mission, astronauts were attached to the shuttle with safety lines. The photo of McCandless floating above Earth’s surface is one of the most celebrated and famous space photographs ever. These are just a few of the 140 stories Miller tells in this beautiful volume.
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The Secrets of Flowers - Sally Page
‘I was in awe reading this book, wonderfully written, fascinating history and brought with it the scent of all those flowers. A delight for my senses.’ Milly JohnsonThe Lost Bookshop meets The Keeper of Stories in this utterly heart-warming story about friendship, hope and a mystery hidden in the language of flowers…The smallest treasures can hold the biggest mysteries…One year after her husband’s death Emma has become a wallflower, hiding among the brighter blooms in the florist where she works.But when a colleague invites her to a talk on the Titanic, she begins a quest to uncover who arranged the flowers on board.As Emma discovers the lost story of the girl and the great ship, she realises that flowers may unlock long buried secrets in her own life…Will she be able to unlock the mystery of the Titanic and heal her heart too?Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect summer read for a weekend away or cosying up in your favourite armchair! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart.''A gorgeous, gorgeous book.This is such an engaging read, packed with light, colour and kindness.'' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the PenguinsReaders LOVE The Secrets of Flowers‘Another masterpiece by Sally Page! I read this in one sitting. It moved me, made me smile and stayed with me…’ Reader review âââââ‘I devoured this in a day. I knew this book was going to be a big warm hug and it didn’t disappoint’ Reader review âââââ‘What a delightful book. Finished in one hit because I really wanted to know what happened … A book to make you feel glad to be human’ Reader review âââââ‘A lovely, lovely read. Great cast of characters and a wonderful story'' Reader review âââââ‘A must read for anyone looking for a feel-good heartwarming read. I cannot recommend Sally Page enough’ Reader review âââââ‘I found myself moved to tears … I love Sally Page''s writing style – she understands people and how they feel, particularly characters who are awkward in their own skins.’ Reader review âââââ‘This book has me laughing and crying… A brilliant read, loved it’ Reader review âââââ‘If you like flowers and history, then you will adore this book’ Reader review âââââ‘This is a story that will stay with me for a long time’ Reader review âââââ
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Astrid and the Space Cadets: Race from Planet Peril! - Alex T. Smith
Blast off on an adventure with the Space Cadets! From beloved children''s author-illustrator Alex T. Smith, the bestselling creator of Claude and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes a funny and fast-paced illustrated adventure through space.Filled with out-of-this world illustrations on every page, Astrid and the Space Cadets: Race from Planet Peril! is perfect for fans of Grimwood and Bad Guys, and for kids who are ready to read by themselves.Astrid Atomic and her best friends, the Space Cadets, have been given an important mission from the Chief – to retrieve the special trophy for the Supersonic Saturn Race. Tonight they''ll have to fly under boiling hot lava waterfalls, zoom through fields of flaming flowers and sneak past a big, toothy, scary space monster! And things go from bad to worse when they realize that the naughty Dr Boris Uranus on their tail. Will they get to the trophy before time runs out?Don''t miss Astrid and the gang''s first adventure in Astrid and the Space Cadets: Attack of the Snailiens!
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The Thames and Tide Club: The Ghost Pirates - Katya Balen
When the mudlarking gang find a mysterious cutlass on the banks of the Thames, they immediately know that something fishy is afoot. When the cutlass vanishes, and Mrs Drummonds disappears too, it''s down to Clem and the gang to find them. The mystery leads them to a band of ghost pirates, who will stop at nothing to find their long-lost treasure.
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The Space Traveller's Guide: The Outer Planets - Giles Sparrow
Top tips for space travellers! Get to know the outer planets of your solar system in this up-close tour of key cosmic destinations.The Space Traveller''s Guide: The Outer Planets is a personal tour of the gassy and icy planets furthest from the Sun - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune - plus a pit-stop among the comets, several amazing moons and even a look beyond the planets to the Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud and of course the dwarf planets! Learn the unmissable formations at each location, from Saturn''s Dragon Storm to the snow-spewing geysers on the surface of the moon Enceladus. Includes ''Traveller''s Tips'' for surviving extreme conditions in each spot, and don''t miss the real-life tour photos at the back!The Space Traveller''s Guide series is the perfect one-stop-shop for space lovers, brought to you by expert astronomy and physics author Giles Sparrow. It includes astounding facts to inspire young space-travel hopefuls, plus humorous cartoons to draw them through the pages, and presents key science learning in an accessible format for readers aged 9 and up.Contents list, The Outer Planets: The outer solar system / Jupiter / Io / Europa / Ganymede and Callisto / Saturn / Ringed wonder / Saturn''s moons / Uranus / Neptune / Comets / Beyond the planets / Tour snapshots / Glossary / Resources / IndexThe series includes: Earth and the Inner Planets, The Outer Planets, The Sun and Stars and Space Exploration
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The Greatness Guide - Robin Sharma
Robin Sharma, one of the world''s top success coaches and author of the international bestseller ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’, offers 101 high-impact lessons for success.‘The Greatness Guide’ is a strikingly powerful and enormously practical handbook that will inspire you to get to world class in both your personal and professional life. Written by Robin Sharma, one of the world''s top success coaches and a man whose ideas have been embraced by celebrity CEO''s, leading entrepreneurs, rock stars and royalty, as well as by many FORTUNE 500 companies, ‘The Greatness Guide’ contains a proven formula that will help you meet your highest potential and live an extraordinary life.Discover:• The personal practices of spectacularly successful people• Potent ideas to get your organisation to greatness• Specific strategies to turn setbacks into opportunities• Revolutionary tactics for peak performance• How to attract true wealth along with real happiness• Breakthrough ideas to generate excellent health and an "energy explosion"• Tools for work-life balance and ways to experience a lot more fun.
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The Space Traveller's Guide: The Sun and Stars - Giles Sparrow
Top tips for space travellers! Get to know the Sun and other stars in our Universe in this up-close tour of key cosmic destinations.The Space Traveller''s Guide: The Sun and Stars is a personal tour of our special star, the Sun, including its astonishing heat and light power, plus lots of other stars we can see in the night sky. Explore details of the types and lives of other stars: how they are born, and what they can turn into, from nebulae to black holes, white dwarfs to supernovae. Includes ''Traveller''s Tips'' for surviving the extremes of space, and don''t miss the real-life tour photos at the back!The Space Traveller''s Guide series is the perfect one-stop-shop for space lovers, brought to you by expert astronomy and physics author Giles Sparrow. It includes astounding facts to inspire young space-travel hopefuls, plus humorous cartoons to draw them through the pages, and presents key science learning in an accessible format for readers aged 9 and up.Contents list, The Sun and Stars: Twinkle, twinkle / The Sun / Flares and spots / The birth of a star / Young stars / Red giants / Planetary nebulae / Stars with company / Supernovae / Neutron stars and black holes / Our galaxy / Other galaxies / Tour snapshots / Glossary / Resources / IndexThe series includes: Earth and the Inner Planets, The Outer Planets, The Sun and Stars and Space Exploration
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The Spider's Syndicate of Crime vs. The Crook From Space - Siegel Jerry
He''s the undisputed king of crime!The Spider is an amazing mastermind with a stunning array of weaponry and a vast network of villainous henchmen! Now the underworld is fighting back and have sent a strange assassin known as The Exterminator to lure the spider into a trap!But one battle isn''t enough for this arachnid adventurer - when a shape shifting crook from another planet arrives on Earth, the Spider must stop the alien from plundering the planet and toppling him from power!
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When the Heavens Went on Sale - Ashlee Vance
A momentous look at the private companies driving a revolutionary new economy in space, from the New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk With the launch of the Falcon 1 rocket in 2008, Elon Musk's SpaceX became the first private company to build a low-cost rocket that could reach orbit. And that milestone carried major implications: Silicon Valley, not NASA or nation states, was suddenly cemented as the epicenter of the new Space Age. Start-ups and the wealthy investors behind them began to realize that the universe—ungoverned and infinite—was open for business. Welcome to the Wild West of aerospace engineering. When the Heavens Went on Sale tells the remarkable, unfolding story of this frenzied intergalactic land grab. Through his trademark immersive reporting, Ashlee Vance follows four pioneering companies—Astra, Firefly, Planet Labs, and Rocket Lab—as they build new space systems and attempt to launch rockets and satellites into orbit by the thousands. While the public fixated on the space tourism being driven by the likes of Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson, these new companies arrived with a different set of goals: to make rocket and satellite launches fast and cheap, thereby opening Earth's lower orbit for business—and setting it up as the next playing field for humankind's technological evolution, where we can connect, analyze, and monitor everything on Earth. Vance has had a front-row seat and singular access to this peculiar and unprecedented moment in history. When the Heavens Went on Sale travels through private company headquarters, labs, and top-secret launch locations around the world, including California, Texas, Alaska, New Zealand, Ukraine, India, and French Guiana. He chronicles it all in full color: the private jets, communes, gun-toting bodyguards, drugs, espionage investigations, and multimillionaires guzzling booze to dull the pain as their fortunes disappear. With the most detailed and intimate reporting of Vance's career, When the Heavens Went on Sale reveals the spectacular chaos of the new business of space, and what happens when the idealistic, ambitious minds of Silicon Valley turn their unbridled vision toward the limitless expanse of the stars. This is the most pressing and controversial technology story of our time, a tale of fascinating characters chasing unimaginable stakes as they race to space.
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The Environment - Libby Robin, Sverker Sorlin, Paul Warde
An in-depth look at the history of the environment. Is it possible for the economy to grow without the environment being destroyed? Will our lifestyles impoverish the planet for our children and grandchildren? Is the world sick? Can it be healed? Less than a lifetime ago, these questions would have made no sense. This was not because our ancestors had no impact on nature—nor because they were unaware of the serious damage they had done. What people lacked was an idea: a way of imagining the web of interconnection and consequence of which the natural world is made. Without this notion, we didn't have a way to describe the scale and scope of human impact upon nature. This idea was "the environment." In this fascinating book, Paul Warde, Libby Robin, and Sverker Sörlin trace the emergence of the concept of the environment following World War II, a period characterized by both hope for a new global order and fear of humans' capacity for almost limitless destruction. It was at this moment that a new idea and a new narrative about the planet-wide impact of people's behavior emerged, closely allied to anxieties for the future. Now we had a vocabulary for talking about how we were changing nature: resource exhaustion and energy, biodiversity, pollution, and—eventually—climate change. With the rise of "the environment," the authors argue, came new expertise, making certain kinds of knowledge crucial to understanding the future of our planet. The untold history of how people came to conceive, to manage, and to dispute environmental crisis, The Environment is essential reading for anyone who wants to help protect the environment from the numerous threats it faces today.
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Sally Jones and the False Rose - Jakob Wegelius
Sally Jones returns in the thrilling sequel to The Murderer''s Ape! With gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughoutWhen Sally Jones and The Chief discover a curious rose-shaped necklace hidden onboard their beloved Hudson Queen, it''s the start of another perilous adventure for the seafaring gorilla and her faithful friend. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, they set sail for Glasgow, but there fall into the clutches of one of the city''s most ruthless gangs, commanded by a fearsome smuggler queen who will stop at nothing to snatch the necklace for herself. Held prisoner hundreds of miles from friendship and safety, Sally Jones must use all her strength, determination and compassion to escape and unravel the mysterious story of the False Rose - a twisting tale leading all the way from Lisbon to Shetland and the South Seas.
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