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Weather Science - Brian Clegg

Everyone has an interest in the weather, whether it's to check the prospects for a day out or to know when best to harvest a crop. The Earth's weather systems also provide some of the most dramatic forces of nature, from the vast release of energy in a lightning flash to the devastating impact of tornadoes and hurricanes. For centuries, our only real guide to future weather was folklore, but with the introduction of the first weather forecasts and maps in Victorian times, attempts were made to give some warning of the weather to come. Until relatively recently, these forecasts could be wildly inaccurate - think of Michael Fish's denial that there was a storm on the way the night before the UK's great storm of 1987. This was due to the mathematically chaotic nature of weather systems, first discovered in the 1960s, the understanding of which would transform forecasting from the 1990s and mean that meteorologists became some of the foremost users of supercomputers. From the crystalline perfection of the snowflake to the transfer of energy from the Sun, science lies at the heart of the weather and our understanding of it. In recent years, weather science has moved ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Game Theory - Brian Clegg

Brian Clegg was always fascinated by Isaac Asimov’s classic Foundation series of books, in which the future is predicted using sophisticated mathematical modelling of human psychology and behaviour.Only much later did he realise that Asimov’s ‘psychohistory’ had a real-world equivalent: game theory.Originating in the study of probabilistic gambling games that depend on a random source – the throw of a dice or the toss of a coin – game theory soon came to be applied to human interactions: essentially, what was the best strategy to win, whatever you were doing? Its mathematical techniques have been applied, with varying degrees of wisdom, to fields such as economics, evolution, and questions such as how to win a nuclear war.Clegg delves into game theory’s colourful history and significant findings, and shows what we can all learn from this oft-misunderstood field of study.

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Brainjacking - Brian Clegg

Brainjacking explores the psychology of storytelling - the ability that makes us human. To discover how science intersects with our desires and decisions, the book pulls together three ways that we use story to modify others'' brains: informing, influencing and manipulating. Running through education and politics, advertising and marketing we discover how techniques can range from subtle nudges and subliminal influences to powerful emotional manipulation. With Brian Clegg as your guide, this is a book that will help you unpick the insidious world of brainjacking. Expertly pulling together different strands on disparate topics including AI, Big Data, social media and more, this essential investigation shows how new and old technology and science can be combined to influence human behavior and beliefs.

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Biomimetics - Brian Clegg

An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind.Biomimetics literally means emulating biology - and in a broader sense the term covers technological advances where the original inspiration came from nature. The Earth is a vast laboratory where the mechanisms of natural selection have enabled evolutionary solutions to be developed to a wide range of problems. In this new title in the Hot Science series, science writer Brian Clegg looks at how humans have piggybacked on natural experimentation, redeploying a solution to create things that make our lives easier. He looks at how the hooks on burdock seeds inspired the creation of Velcro, how the stickiness of the feet of geckos and frogs has been used to create gripping surfaces, such as tyre treads, and how even the most basic optical enhancement in the form of spectacles is itself a form of biomimetics.

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Quantum Computing - Brian Clegg

Computer technology has improved exponentially over the last 50 years. But the headroom for bigger and better electronic solutions is running out. Our best hope is to engage the power of quantum physics.‘Quantum algorithms’ had already been written long before hardware was built. These would enable, for example, a quantum computer to exponentially speed up an information search, or to crack the mathematical trick behind internet security. However, making a quantum computer is incredibly difficult. Despite hundreds of laboratories around the world working on them, we are only just seeing them come close to ‘supremacy’ where they can outperform a traditional computer.In this approachable introduction, Brian Clegg explains algorithms and their quantum counterparts, explores the physical building blocks and quantum weirdness necessary to make a quantum computer, and uncovers the capabilities of the current generation of machines.

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Gravitational Waves - Brian Clegg

On 14 September 2015, after 50 years of searching, gravitational waves were detected for the first time and astronomy changed for ever.Until then, investigation of the universe had depended on electromagnetic radiation: visible light, radio, X-rays and the rest. But gravitational waves - ripples in the fabric of space and time - are unrelenting, passing through barriers that stop light dead.At the two 4-kilometre long LIGO observatories in the US, scientists developed incredibly sensitive detectors, capable of spotting a movement 100 times smaller than the nucleus of an atom. In 2015 they spotted the ripples produced by two black holes spiralling into each other, setting spacetime quivering.This was the first time black holes had ever been directly detected - and it promises far more for the future of astronomy. Brian Clegg presents a compelling story of human technical endeavour and a new, powerful path to understand the workings of the universe.

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The Multiverse - Brian Clegg

The universe was supposed to be all there was - the whole of existence. For centuries the size of the universe and whether or not it is finite fascinated scientists and philosophers. But however big the universe may be, there being only one gave astronomers and cosmologists a headache. Existence as we know it is contingent on so many constants in nature which, if altered only slightly, would make life impossible. This seems so unlikely to happen by chance. What if, instead, there is in fact a vast range of different universes, with many variants of the universal contents, making ours just one of many that happens to be viable for life?In this illuminating exploration, Brian Clegg delves into the endless possibilities of the multiverse. Investigating questions of expanding, parallel and communicating universes, this accessible guide takes the reader into one of the weirdest and most exciting areas of modern physics and cosmology.

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The Quantum Age - Brian Clegg

The stone age, the iron age, the steam and electrical ages all saw the reach of humankind transformed by new technology. Now we are living in the quantum age, a revolution in everyday life led by our understanding of the very, very small.Quantum physics lies at the heart of every electronic device from smartphones to lasers; quantum superconductors allow levitating trains and MRI scanners, while superfast, ultra-secure quantum computers may soon be a reality. Yet quantum particles such as atoms, electrons and photons remain mysterious, acting totally unlike the objects we experience directly.With his trademark clarity and enthusiasm, acclaimed popular science author Brian Clegg reveals the amazing world of the quantum that lies all around us.

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What Do You Think You Are? - Brian Clegg

''Gets right to the heart of what makes us what we are. Read it!'' Angela Saini, author of Inferior and Superior: The Return of Race ScienceThe popular science equivalent of Who Do You Think You Are? Popular science master Brian Clegg''s new book is an entertaining tour through the science of what makes you you.From the atomic level, through life and energy to genetics and personality, it explores how the billions of particles which make up you - your DNA, your skin, your memories - have come to be.It starts with the present-day reader and follows a number of trails to discover their origins: how the atoms in your body were created and how they got to you in space and time, the sources of things you consume, how the living cells of your body developed, where your massive brain and consciousness originated, how human beings evolved and, ultimately, what your personal genetic history reveals.

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A Brief History of Infinity - Brian Clegg

''Space is big. Really big. You just won''t believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it''s a long way down the street to the chemist, but that''s just peanuts to space.'' Douglas Adams, Hitch-hiker''s Guide to the GalaxyWe human beings have trouble with infinity - yet infinity is a surprisingly human subject. Philosophers and mathematicians have gone mad contemplating its nature and complexity - yet it is a concept routinely used by schoolchildren. Exploring the infinite is a journey into paradox. Here is a quantity that turns arithmetic on its head, making it feasible that 1 = 0. Here is a concept that enables us to cram as many extra guests as we like into an already full hotel. Most bizarrely of all, it is quite easy to show that there must be something bigger than infinity - when it surely should be the biggest thing that could possibly be. Brian Clegg takes us on a fascinating tour of that borderland between the extremely large and the ultimate that takes us from Archimedes, counting the grains of sand that would fill the universe, to the latest theories on the physical reality of the infinite. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lightning Often Strikes Twice - Brian Clegg

A revealing and entertaining guide through some of the biggest misconceptions in science that many of us still believe.You may well be familiar with the fact that lightning, contrary to the popular saying, often strikes the same place twice. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what many of us wrongly believe about the way the world works. Whether it’s word of mouth, myths you’ve read about online, or misremembered facts from school, we’re bombarded by misconceptions about the science we come into contact with every day – this book will uncover the most popular myths to help you avoid contributing to the perpetuation of these misunderstandings.Breaking it down into fifty of the most popular misconceptions in science, each chapter of this book will be headed up with a ‘fact’, followed by the real story, providing the science and theory that debunks the myth. From fears about the exponential growth of the human population to the embarrassment of always pointing out the north star as the brightest in the sky, this is the book to read if you want to separate the science fact from fiction.

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PetSafe® Extreme Weather Hliníková dvířka XL

PetSafe Extreme Weather hliníková dvířka XL poskytují energeticky účinný průchod pro psy do 100 kg. Tříflapový systém s magnetickým těsněním a izolovaným středovým flapem udržuje teplotu uvnitř. Kovový rám s vyztuženými rohy a uzavírací panel zajišťují odolnost a kontrolu přístupu.

  • Až 3,5× vyšší energetická účinnost díky trojitému flapovému systému s magnetickým těsněním
  • Odolný kovový rám s vyztuženými hliníkovými rohy pro aktivní domácnosti s více mazlíčky
  • Snadná samostatná instalace do dveří tloušťky 3,75–5 cm bez technických znalostí
  • Uzamykatelný uzavírací panel pro kontrolu přístupu a ochranu před toulavými zvířaty

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PetSafe® Extreme Weather Hliníková dvířka L

PetSafe Extreme Weather hliníková dvířka poskytují vysokou energetickou účinnost díky systému se třemi flapy a magnetickému těsnění. Kovový rám s vyztuženými rohy je odolný a dvířka jsou průchodná z obou stran s možností uzamčení. Dostupné ve třech velikostech pro psy do 100 kg, instalují se do různých typů dveří.

  • Až 3,5× vyšší energetická účinnost díky trojitému flapovému systému
  • Magnetické těsnění a izolovaný středový flap pro ochranu před průvanem a extrémními teplotami
  • Odolný kovový rám s vyztuženými hliníkovými rohy pro aktivní domácnosti s více mazlíčky
  • Snadná instalace do dveří o tloušťce 3,75–5 cm včetně uzavíracího panelu pro kontrolu přístupu

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Science Words for Little People: Our Bodies - Helen Mortimer

In Science Words for Little People: Our Bodies, little ones will love exploring a day at the swimming pool and learning all about the human body! From bones to brain, little ones will learn all the words they need to be able to explore the science of the body confidently. Written by Helen Mortimer, the writer of Big Words for Little People and Maths Words for Little People, this book is perfect for reading and learning together. It''s packed with Oxford expertise, helping children to develop their language skills. Illustrations by Christina Trapanese bring the engaging scenes to life, with a cast of characters children can relate to. The little hardback format is perfect for reading together, and each book includes reassuring tips for adults to help encourage conversation and confidence. Children can keep learning new words with Science Words for Little People: Weather, Science Words for Little People: Let''s Build, and Science Words for Little People: Coding!

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The Science Club Investigates: Weather - Mary Auld

Join the kids of the Science Club and discover the wonders of weather through a combination of adventure, activity and experiment in this fun, story-based series.It''s the start of a new term at school and the weather is changing. It''s a good time for the Science Club to investigate different types of weather and record how it changes through the year with their home-made weather station. The children also learn how and why Earth''s climate is changing, and what they can all do to help to slow climate change, from turning down the heating to recycling their rubbish.The Science Club follows a group of science-mad kids who meet at a club where they learn about science through their own experiences and discoveries. For example, at one club someone brings in a fossil, leading to an investigation into the rock cycle, dinosaurs and fossil formation. At another, a storm inspires the children to learn about lightning and other forms of electricity. Each story features sweet, humorous illustrations and includes simple experiments for readers to try for themselves.Titles in the series:LightElectricityRocks & FossilsStates of MatterForces & MagnetsPlantsThe Human BodyHabitatsSoundWeather

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KS3 Science Now Learn and Practice Book - Ed Walsh, Tracey Baxter, Amanda Clegg, Karen Collins

Enrich and update your KS3 Science curriculum and prepare today’s pupils for GCSE 9-1 Science with this engaging and flexible student book.Winner Teach Secondary Curriculum Impact Award 2023Awarded the ASE''s Green Tick evaluation 2023 Empower students to engage with science by providing an inspiring science education with this new KS3 Science student book.· Review and revisit knowledge and make connections between topics with knowledge organisers for each unit· Check understanding and consolidate learning with thousands of high-quality differentiated questions and answers· Encourage pupils to track their own progress and grow in confidence and sense of achievement with pupil road maps· Provide rich cultural capital and cultivate a sense of science identity and engagement with application of science in varied careers, reviewed by the WISE campaign· Help pupils in the transition from KS2 and after disruption to schooling with accessible, visually-appealing content as well as supportive worked examples and scaffolding throughout the questions· Build maths and practical skills in a variety of contexts with questions integrated into each unit· Ideal complement to the Collins KS3 Lab Book

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Science Words for Little People: Weather - Helen Mortimer

In Science Words for Little People: Weather, little ones will love following an exciting adventure walk to explore weather, from the blustering wind to a glorious rainbow! This entertaining book introduces children to words and phrases that help them explore science confidently.Written by Helen Mortimer, the writer of Big Words for Little People and Maths Words for Little People, this series is special because it''s packed with Oxford expertise, helping children to develop their language skills. Illustrations by Christina Trapanese bring the engaging scenes to life, with a cast of characters children can relate to. The little hardback format is perfect for reading together, and each book includes reassuring tips for adults to help encourage conversation and confidence. Children can keep learning new words with Science Words for Little People: Let''s Build!

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Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ Combined Science Student's Book - Mike Smith, Gareth Price, Sue Kearsey, Jackie Clegg, Gurinder Chadha, Chris Sunley, Susan Gardner

Collins Cambridge IGCSETM Combined Science provides full coverage of all core and supplement topics in the revised syllabus. Carefully developed features including plentiful questions, worked examples, key terms and more allow students to build firm scientific knowledge, develop practical skills and approach exams with confidence.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2025Full coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science syllabus (0653) for examination from 2025All extended material covered and clearly differentiatedWritten by experienced authors who are specialists in their fieldPacked with questions throughout to check understanding and confirm knowledgeWorked examples provide support and scaffoldingKey terms and end of topic checklists allow students to check their progressInvestigative tasks develop students’ practical science skillsPractice questions with example answers and comments help students learn how to answer questions well and hone their technique‘Science in Context’ boxes deepen students’ understanding of the science, how it is used and why it matters, sparking curiosityFurther carefully developed features include supportive tips, knowledge checks, glossary and learning objectives to provide a clear, engaging resource for studentsAnswers provided to support self-assessment and reflectionA dedicated book for the course which is manageable and easy to useWe are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this resource.

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Step inside Science: Weather - Rob Lloyd Jones

Find out how weather works in this fun and friendly book. Learn why it rains and snows, and the fascinating science that causes thunder, lightning, hurricanes and rainbows.

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Science Fiction - Dr Brian Baker

This Guide summarises the main critical trends and developments surrounding the popular genre of science fiction. Brian Baker reviews the attempts to formulate a critical history, connects the major developments with the rise of theoretical paradigms such as feminism and postmodernism, and introduces key critical texts and major critics.

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Exercise Science For Dummies - Brian Hatzel, Steve Glass, Rick Albrecht

A comprehensive guide to the science of movement Exercise Science For Dummies covers must-know information about the how and why to body movement. This useful primer covers content found in a typical introduction course in this topic area—which includes the likes of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and more. With current and helpful guidance, this book includes information on wearable technology, fitness programming across the lifespan, exercise as medicine, and the 101 on human performance, including prevention and care of injuries. With Exercise Science For Dummies, you'll: Discover the science behind movement and exerciseKnow the powerful connection between the mind and bodyUnderstand exercise as a form of medicineExplore fitness across the lifespan Exercise Science For Dummies is a great guide for kinesiology and exercise science majors, coaches and personal trainers, athletes, and anyone who would like to know more about movement.

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Exploring Science: Weather an Amazing Fact File and Hands-on Project Book - Robin Kerrod

Dramatic photographs team up with lively and informative text to explore and explain the workings of weather from different climates all around the world. Complete with simple experiments that you can do, such as creating static electricity and making your own weather station.

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Woman's Lore - Sarah Clegg

Shortlisted for the HWA Non-Fiction Crown Award 2023The history of a demonic tradition that was stolen from women – and then won back again.''Remarkable work... Extraordinary, meticulous detail'' Literary Review''Deftly fuses scholarly rigour, control of literary and archaeological sources'' BBC History MagazineCreatures like Lilith, the seductive first wife of Adam, and mermaids, who lured sailors to their death, are familiar figures in the genre of monstrous temptresses who use their charms to entice men to their doom.But if we go back 4,000 years, the roots of these demons lie in horrific creatures like Lamashtu, a lion-headed Mesopotamian demon who strangled infants and murdered pregnant women, and Gello, a virgin ghost of ancient Greece who killed expectant mothers and babies out of jealousy. Far from enticing men into danger and destruction, these monsters were part of women’s ritual practices surrounding childbirth and pregnancy. So how did their mythology evolve into one focused on the seduction of men?Sarah Clegg takes us on an absorbing and witty journey from ancient Mesopotamia to the present day, encountering a multitude of serpentine succubi, a child-eating wolf-monster of ancient Greece, the Queen of Sheba and a host of vampires. Clegg shows how these demons were appropriated ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Under the Wig - William Clegg

''This is a gripping memoir from one of our country''s greatest jury advocates, offering a fascinating, no-holds-barred tour behind the scenes of some of the most famous criminal cases of modern times'' The Secret Barrister''Gripping'' - The Times''Mixes the excitement of the courtroom and some practical tips on the advocacy with the more mundane life of the working lawyer'' - Sunday Times ''Between such serious case studies, his jovial memoir reflects on the challenges and satisfactions of life as a barrister.'' - Daily Mail___________ How can you speak up for someone accused of a savage murder? Or sway a jury? Or get a judge to drop a case?In this memoir, murder case lawyer William Clegg revisits his most intriguing trials, from the acquittal of Colin Stagg to the shooting of Jill Dando, to the man given life because of an earprint.All the while he lays bare the secrets of his profession, from the rivalry among barristers to the nervous moments before a verdict comes back, and how our right to a fair trial is now at risk.Under the Wig is for anyone who wants to know the reality of a murder trial. It has been praised as "gripping" by The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Messi vs. Ronaldo - Joshua Robinson, Jonathan Clegg

Essential World Cup Reading | Featured in The New York Times’ ‘What to Read During the World Cup’Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg offer a deeply reported account of the intertwined sagas and legacies of two of the greatest soccer players of all time—Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo—examining how their rivalry has grown from a personal competition to a multi-billion-dollar industry, paralleling the stunning rise, overwhelming excesses, and uncertain future of modern international soccer. For over fifteen years, almost any conversation about international soccer has always come back to two players—Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo—undoubtedly the greatest of their generation but with styles, attitudes, and fanbases that couldn’t be more different. For millions of people around the world "Messi or Ronaldo?" isn’t simply a barroom argument, or an affirmation of fandom, so much as a statement of philosophy, of values, of what global soccer is today and of what it will be tomorrow. Now Wall Street Journal reporters and co-authors of The Club, Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, unite the stories of Messi and Ronaldo into a single modern epic of a global sports rivalry, detailing how one rivalry changed both the game and the business of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Best Practice in the Early Years - Alistair Bryce-Clegg

This fully updated new edition of Best Practice in the Early Years, from award-winning author Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg, is the must-have guide for anyone working in the Early Years Foundation Stage.Using the latest research and up-to-date EYFS framework, this book is filled with brilliant ideas and practical approaches to use as an Early Years practitioner from bestselling author Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg. It includes new and updated advice for planning sessions, setting up an engaging environment matched to children''s interests and encouraging and developing outdoor learning. With a focus on child-led learning, wellbeing and creating the best environment for all young learners, Best Practice in the Early Years is the perfect tool to evaluate, refine and improve provision in your setting.Popular with practitioners for its clear explanations, thought-provoking questions and inspiring new approaches, this new edition is a must-have for all Early Years practitioners eager to ensure their practice is the best it can be for every child in their care.

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New Coordinated Science: Biology Students' Book - Gallagher Rose Marie, Brian Beckett

New Coordinated Science third edition contains the same clear presentation and straightforward approach that has mad previous editions so enduringly popular.Information is provided in manageable chunks and is reinforced by stimulating questions and activities that encourage students to consider the practical application of science to everyday life.These editions provide a focus on your Higher Tier GCSE students. The breadth and depth of the material is enough to stretch and stimulate even the highest achievers.

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Why? Weather - DK

This exciting reference book uncovers everything you need to know about weather in an engaging question-and-answer format.Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about weather and learn all about the real-time impacts of the climate crisis in this absorbing encyclopedia for kids aged 7-9.What happens inside a thundercloud? Why is the sky not always blue? Why is climate change dangerous? This children''s book helps inquisitive minds find answers to all the questions they may have about weather and climate, and some they hadn''t thought of!This exciting weather encyclopedia for kids offers:More than 200 questions about the weather and climate in an interactive format.A question-and-answer format that combines detailed diagrams and illustrations with photography.6 sections for each topic: how weather works, weather around the world, weather patterns, extreme weather, living with weather, and weather in crisis.Featuring detailed explanations on weather wonders, extreme weather, the science of weather forecasting, and climate change, Why? Weather helps children become experts in no time. Each page answers a different question and features a quick quiz designed to cement new knowledge, with information presented in bite-sized chunks for easy understanding.More in the seriesBecome an expert across a range of different topics with the Why? ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Secret World of Weather - Tristan Gooley

Learn how to read the clues and signs of the weather with this eye-opening and enthralling guide from Sunday Times-bestselling author Tristan Gooley, pioneer in the art of natural navigation 🍂 PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF TRISTAN GOOLEY''S NEW BOOK, ''THE HIDDEN SEASONS'', NOW! COMING SEPTEMBER 2025 🍂 -------Readers LOVE The Secret World of Weather:''This book finally explains what weather is and the fundamental why. Clouds now have real meaning!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Every page is a gem'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Classic Tristan Gooley: You get yourself comfortable in the armchair, a drink beside you and start to read, but before you know it there is a desire to get out of the chair, step outside and see if you can put into practice some of the things he is telling you!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐*****************************The weather changes as we walk around a tree or turn down a street. There is a secret world of weather - one that we all live in, but very few see.Each day we pass dozens of small weather signs that reveal what the weather is doing all around us - and what is about to happen. The clues are easy to spot when you know how, but remain invisible to most people.In The Secret ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Japonské mýty - Melanie Clegg

Kniha Japonské mýty jasnou a zábavnou formou odkrývá svět japonských mýtů, legend a příběhů, z nichž mnohé si lidé vyprávějí již po staletí, představuje ale i ty, které vznikly poměrně nedávno a šíří se prostřednictvím moderních médií. Čtenář se tak seznámí například s božskou dvojicí Izanamim a Izanagi a jejich prvními neúspěšnými pokusy o stvoření Japonska či s rozmarnou bohyní Slunce Amaterasu, jež se stala prapředkyní japonského císařského rodu. Nechybí ale ani příběhy o odvážných samurajích, kteří inspirují nejenom současné japonské tvůrce, ale i hollywoodské režiséry, či liškách, které se zjevují v podobě nestárnoucích krasavic, jež ovládají a podvádějí muže. Autorka Melanie Clegg nás zavede i mezi duchy a strašidla moderních městských legend, a seznámí nás se Sněžnou ženou, psem s lidskou tváří, duchem sladkostí či dívkou Hanako-san zjevující se na školních toaletách a mnoha dalšími přízraky, před kterými se musíme mít na pozoru i na rušných ulicích současných japonských velkoměst.

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Formula - Joshua Robinson, Jonathan Clegg

F1 is now the fastest growing sport in the world; the full story of its unbelievable rise is a riveting saga only hinted at by the likes of Drive to Survive. In this book - the first, definitive account of how F1 came to achieve total global fandom - Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg take us inside a world full of racing obsessives, glamorous settings, petrolheads, engineering geniuses, dashing racers and bitter rivalries.The story of F1's world dominance is one of near-constant transformation and experimentation. This is a sport where the only way to win championships is to land a series of technical moon shots - and then do it all over again. With fast cars, big money, beautiful people, and glamorous locations from Monaco to Melbourne, The Formula tells the full, epic story of the sport.Starting in 1950s Britain, where six years of wartime engineering laid the foundations for a new type of motorcar racing; to the first global star partnership of Senna and Ecclestone; Spygate; Crashgate and its transition into an entertainment juggernaut. Bringing unique insight and access to F1's most storied teams and personalities - from Ferrari to Lewis Hamilton to Christian Horner ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How to Save the Internet - Nick Clegg

The global, open internet is fragmenting.As democracies seek to rein in the power of Big Tech, as Silicon Valley pivots to an America-first agenda, as authoritarian regimes such as China and Russia segregate their populations from the rest of the internet, the most powerful tool ever created for bringing the world together risks being dismantled.Taking us behind the scenes at Meta and his interactions with world leaders, Nick Clegg, Meta’s former President, Global Affairs, sets out where Big Tech has gone wrong, how Silicon Valley’s insularity has blinded it to its missteps, and the radical reforms of the global platforms that are now needed if they are to secure a long-term future.But he also makes the case that many of the charges against them – including that their algorithms polarise, manipulate and harm – are vastly overstated or simply untrue. And while new laws that regulate these corporations are essential, imposing national borders on the internet cannot be the answer. That will fatally undermine its capacity for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, education, trade, medical and scientific research, and ultimately for the improvement and empowerment of billions of lives.Radical, reasonable, deeply felt and disarmingly honest, How To Save the Internet sets out a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Multivariable Calculus, Metric Edition - Stewart James, Daniel K. Clegg, Saleem Watson

MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS, Metric, 9th Edition, provides you with the strongest foundation for a STEM future. James Stewart’s Calculus, Metric series is the top-seller in the world because of its problem-solving focus, mathematical precision and accuracy, and outstanding examples and problem sets. Selected and mentored by Stewart, Daniel Clegg and Saleem Watson continue his legacy and their careful refinements retain Stewart’s clarity of exposition and make the 9th edition an even more usable learning tool. The accompanying WebAssign includes helpful learning support and new resources like Explore It interactive learning modules. Showing that Calculus is both practical and beautiful, the Stewart approach and WebAssign resources enhance understanding and build confidence for millions of students worldwide.

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Single Variable Calculus - Stewart James, Daniel K. Clegg, Saleem Watson

SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS, Metric, 9th Edition, provides you with the strongest foundation for a STEM future. James Stewart’s Calculus, Metric series is the top-seller in the world because of its problem-solving focus, mathematical precision and accuracy, and outstanding examples and problem sets. Selected and mentored by Stewart, Daniel Clegg and Saleem Watson continue his legacy and their careful refinements retain Stewart’s clarity of exposition and make the 9th edition an even more usable learning tool. The accompanying WebAssign includes helpful learning support and new resources like Explore It interactive learning modules. Showing that Calculus is both practical and beautiful, the Stewart approach and WebAssign resources enhance understanding and build confidence for millions of students worldwide.

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Politics - Nick Clegg

''Beautifully written'' Rory Stewart ''Compelling'' Ian McEwan ''Engrossing'' Alan Johnson ''Essential'' Robert Peston *THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*Politics has changed. For decades Britain was divided between Left and Right but united in its belief in a two-party state. Now, with nationalism resurgent and mainstream parties in turmoil, stark new divisions define the country and the centre ground is deserted.Nick Clegg witnessed this change from the inside. Here he offers a frank account of his experiences and puts the case for a new politics based on reason and compromise.He writes candidly about the tense stand-offs within government and the decision to enter coalition with the Conservatives in the first place. He also lifts the lid on the arcane worlds of Westminster and Brussels, the vested interests that suffocate reform, as well as the achievements his party made despite them.Whatever your political persuasion, if you wish to understand politics in Britain today you cannot afford to ignore this book.

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Project Management - Stewart R Clegg, Anne Live Vaagaasar, Torgeir Skyttermoen

Project management is an essential life and workplace skill that everyone must develop. Following the popular style and format of other textbooks by Stewart Clegg, this brand new co-authored textbook on project management provides a much needed European perspective to the subject. Drawing on the latest research and practice, the authors guide students on an active learning journey through the project lifespan, promoting a critical and reflexive approach to studying project management, as well as one that creates value for all project stakeholders and emphasizes people and not just process. Case studies and examples discussed in the text cover a wide range of projects from large to smaller across different industries and sectors, both public and private, including: megaprojects (HS2); mega events (Olympics); political projects (Brexit); health-related project implementation (LEAN); tech-related projects (Google); building and restoration projects (housing/Sagrada Familia); and arts and cultural projects (European Capital of Culture). Incorporating a host of learning features both in chapters and via the supporting online resources, this textbook is essential reading for all students/managers completing a course unit in project management at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.

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Weather - DK

Uncover the Earth''s wildest weather including how they occur and why they happen! Become an eyewitness to the weather of the world, from flash floods to blowing blizzards, with this picture-led guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things weather-related! If you''ve ever wondered why it rains, or how hot a bolt of lightning really is, or even contemporary issues such as how climate change affects the weather, then this may be the book for you!Explore everything you need to know about the Earth''s most extraordinary weather, including what weather looks like, how weather works differently in diverse environments and what exactly a weather scientist does!Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible weather book you can expect to find: -All information updated by expert consultants-Packed with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines-Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness Weather explores fascinating full-colour photographs and illustrations of storm clouds, lightning, tornadoes, and instruments to measure changing conditions, reveal everything about weather, how it forms and changes, and how to predict it, with this unique photographic approach sure to immerse children in every page, and the added wall chart is perfect for the bedroom ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All About Weather - Huda Harajli

Take kids ages 3 to 5 on an exciting and educational weather adventureWelcome to the wonderful world of weather! From the warm, balmy days of the summer climate to the cold, crisp nights of winter, this colorful choice in weather books for kids 3-5 teaches them all about the four seasons, as well as how clouds form, why it rains, what causes a rainbow and storms, and so much more. Read along and wow your child with the story of the meteorological magic that''s happening around them every day.Go beyond other weather books for kids with:A whirlwind of weather for kids—Help toddlers and preschoolers understand weather terms and how weather works through simple language.Sunny illustrations—Colorful and adorable images help kids better understand and engage with what they''re learning.A shower of fun facts—Keep readers interested with neat info, like the fact that wind can be used to create electricity!If you''re looking for weather books for kids, All About Weather provides your tot with an extraordinary weather adventure!

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365 Days of Play - Alistair Bryce-Clegg

Thoughtfully curated by bestselling author and early years consultant Alistair Bryce-Clegg, this beautiful Pinterest-worthy book is brimming with 365 days worth of inspiration for early years practitioners. He draws on quotes, images, the thoughts of education and child development thinkers and the work of contemporary practitioners to create a picture of children′s play today. Whether it′s sitting down with your morning cup of coffee or as you wind down for the day, this beautifully designed full colour book is here to motivate and inspire you and your practice all year through.

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The Dead of Winter - Sarah Clegg

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTHA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKAs winter comes and the hours of darkness overtake the light, we seek out warmth, good food, and good company. But beneath the jollity and bright enchantment of the festive season, there lurks a darker mood - one that has found expression over the centuries in a host of strange and unsettling traditions and lore. Here, Sarah Clegg takes us on a journey through midwinter to explore the lesser-known Christmas traditions, from English mummers plays and Austrian Krampus runs, to modern pagan rituals at Stonehenge and the night in Finland when a young girl is crowned with candles as St Lucy - a martyred Christian girl who also appears as a witch leading a procession of the dead. At wassails and hoodenings and winter gatherings, attended by ghastly, grinning horses, snatching monsters and mysterious visitors, we discover how these traditions originated and how they changed through the centuries, and we ask ourselves: if we can't keep the darkness entirely at bay, might it be fun to let a little in?

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How to Save the Internet - Nick Clegg

The global, open internet is fragmenting.As democracies seek to rein in the power of Big Tech, as Silicon Valley pivots to an America-first agenda, as authoritarian regimes such as China and Russia segregate their populations from the rest of the internet, the most powerful tool ever created for bringing the world together risks being dismantled.Taking us behind the scenes at Meta and his interactions with world leaders, Nick Clegg, Meta’s former President, Global Affairs, sets out where Big Tech has gone wrong, how Silicon Valley’s insularity has blinded it to its missteps, and the radical reforms of the global platforms that are now needed if they are to secure a long-term future.But he also makes the case that many of the charges against them – including that their algorithms polarise, manipulate and harm – are vastly overstated or simply untrue. And while new laws that regulate these corporations are essential, imposing national borders on the internet cannot be the answer. That will fatally undermine its capacity for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, education, trade, medical and scientific research, and ultimately for the improvement and empowerment of billions of lives.Radical, reasonable, deeply felt and disarmingly honest, How To Save the Internet sets out a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Calculus: Early Transcendentals, Metric Edition - Stewart James, Daniel K. Clegg, Saleem Watson

CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS, Metric, 9th Edition provides you with the strongest foundation for a STEM future. James Stewart’s Calculus, Metric series is the top-seller in the world because of its problem-solving focus, mathematical precision and accuracy, and outstanding examples and problem sets. Selected and mentored by Stewart, coauthors Daniel Clegg and Saleem Watson continue his legacy, and their careful refinements retain Stewart’s clarity of exposition and make the 9th Edition an even more usable learning tool. The accompanying WebAssign includes helpful learning support and new resources like Explore It interactive learning modules. Showing that Calculus is both practical and beautiful, the Stewart approach and WebAssign resources enhance understanding and build confidence for millions of students worldwide.

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Weather Prediction: What Everyone Needs to Know® - Roberto Buizza

Weather has always affected human life. Understanding how weather events form and predicting what kind of weather is coming can help enormously to manage weather-risk and will become even more important as we shift towards strongly weather-dependent energy sources. Some big steps forward in numerical weather prediction have been made in the past 40 years, thanks to advances in four key areas: the way we observe the Earth, the scientific understanding of the phenomena, advances in high-performance computing (that have allowed the use of increasingly complex models), and improved modelling techniques. Today we are capable of predicting extreme events such as hurricanes and extra-tropical windstorms very accurately up to 7 to 10 days ahead. We can predict the most likely path and intensity of storms before they hit a community, estimate the confidence level of the forecast, and can give very valuable indications of their probable impact. Larger-scale phenomena that affect entire countries, such as heat or cold waves, periods with extremely high or low temperatures lasting for days, can be forecast up to 2-to-3 weeks before the events occur. Phenomena that affect a big portion of the oceans or of a continent and that evolve slowly, such as the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Creative Role Play in the Early Years - Alistair Bryce-Clegg

This lively book from bestselling author Alistair Bryce-Clegg will guide you in planning, stimulating and organising role play in the early years, both indoors and out.Role play is an important part of every child''s development, and this lively book will guide you through every stage of including role play in your early years practice. Part 1 discusses why role play is important, and Part 2 presents activities suitable for a range of role play situations. There are ideas for materials, equipment and locations, including advice on making the most of limited resources. Unlock your imagination and help your children to bring out what''s inside!

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50 Fantastic Ideas for Early Writing Prompts - Alistair Bryce-Clegg

The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.One of the secrets to getting children to be enthusiastic writers is to give them a subject to write about that they find engaging and worthwhile.If children are not interested or motivated by what they have been asked to write about, you can be sure that any writing you do get will be rushed, short and a bit half-hearted. In 50 Fantastic Ideas for Early Writing Prompts, Alistair Bryce-Clegg offers a collection of all of his favourite ideas and inspirations that have motivated the children he works with to pick up their pencils and get scribbling!

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Weather Basics - Ryan Henning

Your Quick Guide to Clouds and the WeatherThe weather fascinates us. It’s captivating, beautiful—and sometimes dangerous. It’s a part of our everyday lives, and it influences everything from travel plans to daily routines. The weather deserves our attention and understanding. To that end, meteorologist Ryan Henning provides a straighforward, easy-to-understand introduction to weather basics in a conveniently sized booklet.Weather Basics begins with an identification guide to clouds, broken into identifying them from below and from a distance. Next, the booklet explains various forms of precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Perhaps the most important section of the booklet is about severe weather safety. Ryan explains how to identify weather conditions that could produce severe weather. He details the causes, potential effects, and what you should do in the event of occurrences like thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, and blizzards. That section is followed by one on fair weather observations, including sun dogs and rainbows. An introduction to weather forecasting rounds out the booklet, where readers learn about interpreting weather forecasts and available model information.This meteorology reference presents the types of phenomena you might encounter at home or in nature. It’s pocket-sized format makes it handy to keep in your glove ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Continuous Provision in the Early Years - Alistair Bryce-Clegg

‘An indispensable guide to addressing all the challenges of continuous provision’ – Nursery WorldThe new and updated guide to getting continuous provision right in your setting from bestselling Early Years expert Dr Alistair Bryce Clegg.This new edition of Continuous Provision in the Early Years is fully updated based on the latest research and Alistair''s extensive experience in Early Years settings. Look no further for guidance on child-centred and play-based learning, case studies, and resources – all in line with the new EYFS framework.This book will help you understand the purpose of continuous provision, how to ensure it is effective, and how to plan and tailor your activities to meet the interests and needs of the children in nursery and reception. Continuous Provision contains everything you need from the essential theory and research to inexpensive, inspirational ideas for both indoor and outdoor provision.Popular with practitioners for its humorous tone, tried and tested techniques and practical tips, this revised edition is essential for all Early Years practitioners looking to raise the bar with their continuous provision and make a positive impact.

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The Formula - Joshua Robinson, Jonathan Clegg

F1 is now the fastest growing sport in the world; the full story of its unbelievable rise is a riveting saga only hinted at by the likes of Drive to Survive. In this book - the first, definitive account of how F1 came to achieve total global fandom - Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg take us inside a world full of racing obsessives, glamorous settings, petrolheads, engineering geniuses, dashing racers and bitter rivalries.The story of F1's world dominance is one of near-constant transformation and experimentation. This is a sport where the only way to win championships is to land a series of technical moon shots - and then do it all over again. With fast cars, big money, beautiful people, and glamorous locations from Monaco to Melbourne, The Formula tells the full, epic story of the sport. Starting in 1950s Britain, where six years of wartime engineering laid the foundations for a new type of motorcar racing; to the first global star partnership of Senna and Ecclestone; Spygate; Crashgate and its transition into an entertainment juggernaut. Bringing unique insight and access to F1's most storied teams and personalities - from Ferrari to Lewis Hamilton to Christian ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Roni Horn: Weather Reports You (2022) - Roni Horn

Available again, Roni Horn’s collective self-portrait via accounts of the weather“Everyone has a story about the weather. This may be the single thing each of us holds in common. And though the weather varies greatly from here to there, it is, ultimately, one weather that we share. Small talk everywhere has occasioned the popular distribution of the weather. Some say talking about the weather is talking about oneself. And with each passing day, the weather increasingly becomes ours, if not us. Weather Reports You is one beginning of a collective self-portrait,” writes Roni Horn, “a metaphor for the physical, metaphysical, political, social and moral energy of a person and a place”.This book is a new edition of the original Weather Reports You of 2007, a gathering of oral reports on the weather made on location in Iceland, accompanied by snapshots taken at the time and place of each interview.

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Weather For Dummies - John D. Cox

What in the world is going on up there? Look up! It’s a bird; it’s a plane; it’s a Polar mesospheric cloud! When you look to the sky, do you wonder why the Sun is so bright or why the clouds are white or why the sky is blue? Then, Weather For Dummies is your resource to fuel your curiosity about the weather. It takes you on an exciting journey through the Earth's atmosphere and the ways it behaves. You’ll get an overview of rain, Sun, clouds, storms and other phenomena.  With helpful photographs and illustrations, you can easily visualize different weather types and relate them into the world around you. The scientific words and phrases are explained in detail (what is barometric pressure?), your curious questions are answered (why do we have seasons?), and the roots of weather myths, proverbs, and sayings are revealed (“early thunder, early spring”).  Discover how weather forecasts are made, and what constitutes a weather emergency Find out what causes change in weather, such as how air pressure drives winds Learn how climate change is affecting today’s weather Discover how light plays tricks on our eyes to create effects like rainbows, sun dogs, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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