Have you ever wondered what exactly does go bump in the night? From mysteries like Shackleton`s ghostly companion to the Loch Ness Monster & friends, read the amazing evidence about these mysterious cases & make up your own mind. Things are not always what they seem
- until they are, then you might wish you had never asked!
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` The physicist transforming how we see the universe` (Financial Times)` An utter joy` (Adam Rutherford)`A hugely engaging book... Rovelli is a charming, thought-provoking tour guide` (Manjit Kumar Prospect) Do space & time truly exist? What is reality made of? Can we understand its deep texturescientist Carlo Rovelli has spent his whole life exploring these questions & pushing the boundaries of what we know. In this mind-expanding book, he shows how our understanding of reality has changed throughout centuries, from Democritus to loop quantum gravity. Taking us on a wondrous journey, he invites us to imagine a whole new world where black holes are waiting to explode, spacetime is made up of grains, & infinity does not exist -- a vast universe still largely undiscovered. Translated by Simon Carnell & Erica Segre ...

Do space & time truly exist? What is reality made of? Can we understand its deep texture? Scientist Carlo Rovelli has spent his whole life exploring these questions & pushing the boundaries of what we know. In this mind-expanding book, he shows how our understanding of reality has changed throughout centuries, from Democritus to loop quantum gravity. Taking us on a wondrous journey, he invites us to imagine a whole new world where black holes are waiting to explode, spacetime is made up of grains, & infinity does not exist -- a vast universe still largely undiscovered. ...

Really Feely Baby Animals is a touch-&-feel baby animals book for preschoolers packed with fluffy patches, bumpy patterns, & tactile glitter, which little ones will find really fun & really feely! Meet the cuddly kitten, the furry donkey foal, the puppy with a glittery ball, & other adorable baby animals on the five double-page spreads. Gentle text builds knowledge, & invites you to pat & tickle, as you find out each baby animal`s name & learn about its features. From the amazing, 3-D, raised-picture effect cover, to the incredibly tactile insides, Really Feely Baby Animals is beautifully made & sure to delight preschoolers. ...

Really Feely Farm is a touch-&-feel baby animals book for preschoolers packed with fluffy patches, bumpy patterns, & tactile glitter, which little ones will find really fun & really feely! Meet the fluffy duckling, the woolly sheep, the squidgy-nosed piglet, & other farm animals on the five double-page spreads. Gentle text builds knowledge, & invites you to pat & tickle, as you find out each farm animal`s name & learn about its features. From the amazing, 3-D, raised-picture effect cover, to the incredibly tactile insides, Really Feely Farm is beautifully made & sure to delight preschoolers. ...

A book that will delight every cat lover, full of wise & unforgettable life lessons, each paired with the perfect photo. Cats are the ultimate savants, possessing intelligence, poise, & sass in equal measure. They know when to play it cool, & when to pounce; when to fly solo, & when to cuddle up. Entertaining, unpredictable, & just a bit wild, cats encourage us to explore, take chances, & live on the edge—just as if we too had nine lives. Cynthia L. Copel&, author of the bestselling Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me & Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me, now turns her attention to our mysterious feline friends. Every page of this full-color gift book is a joyful reminder of what’s important in life. Like Confidence: “ Insist on a seat at the table.” Curiosity: “ Have more questions than answers.” Adventure: “ Sometimes you have to leap before you look.” Individuality: “ You’ll be remembered for what sets you apart.” Kindness: “ Recognize the power of your purr.” & Solitude: “ Find your own square of sunshine.” ...

Playful spaniels completely covered with snow There`s no such thing as bad weather. Two happy dogs sleeping, one on top of the other Sometimes you need a pillow. Sometimes you ”are” the pillow.” The bulldog who s headfirst in her bowl Every meal is THE BEST MEAL EVER. Cynthia L. Copeland has a gift for discovering those sorts of simple, timeless lessons. She did it when her children were younger with ” Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me.” Now she distills all-new wisdom from her lifelong love of dogs. ” Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me” is tender, funny, warm, & utterly inspiring. Pairing an irresistible photograph with just the right sentiment, every page delivers a life lesson that appeals as much to our hearts as our minds. It reminds us again & again of what is important, like love. ...

Elizabeth Roberts’ “ Realm of the Black Mountain” is a history of Montenegro that traces the history of the tiny Balkan state from its earliest roots in the medieval empire of Zeta. It also focuses on its troubled 20th century history. Going from pre-Slavic times, Roberts also

Includes:: Montenegro’s part in the battle of Kosovo, & its unique role in resisting the Ottomans. It recounts Montenegro`s development under its Prince Bishops towards the independence achieved at the Congress of Berlin (with the public support of Gladstone & the poet Tennyson) & lost after the Versailles Conference when the Montenegrin Assembly voted, under the shadow of Serb bayonets, to join what was to become Yugoslavia. Elizabeth Roberts also analyses Montenegro`s largely unsung role in Yugoslavia`s demise, during which it made the perilous transition from being Milosevic`s staunchest ally to becoming a major thorn in his side, & the prospect of its becoming the first newly independent state this century.

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Culled from Max Milligan's 15 years of Andean travel, this remarkable set of photographs celebrates the extraordinary diversity of Peru. stunning images document every aspect of life, from natural history to magical festivals & bizarre rituals. The dramatic mountainous landscape surrounding Machu Picchu & the dense forests of the Manu National Park are also captured here, in what is essentially an ode to this beautiful, fabled country. ...

Counsel for the defence Guido Guerrieri is asked to handle the appeal of Fabio Paolicelli, who has been sentenced to sixteen years for drug smuggling. The odds are stacked against the accused: not only the fact that he initially confessed to the crime but also his past as a neo-Fascist thug. It is only the intervention of Paolicelli`s beautiful half-Japanese wife that finally overcomes Guerrieri`s reluctance. Matters are further complicated when Guerrieri ends up in bed with her. ...