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. ...

With texture patches, bumpy patterns, & tactile glitter, babies & toddlers will find this touch-&-feel wild animals book really fun & really feely! Meet the stripy tiger cub, the elephant calf with big flappy ears, the scaly chameleon, & other favourite wild animals. Gentle text builds knowledge, & invites you to explore as you find out the name of each wild animal & learn about its features. From the amazing, 3-D, raised-picture effect cover, to the incredibly tactile insides, Really Wild Animals 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.” ...

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. ...

Aged 24, Matt Haig`s world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him & learned to live again. A moving, funny & joyous exploration of how to live better, love better & feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth. `I wrote this book because the oldest cliches remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven`t been able to see it.. . Words, just sometimes, really can set you free.` ...

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR NON-FICTION WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE? Aged 24, Matt Haig`s world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him & learned to live again. A moving, funny & joyous exploration of how to live better, love better & feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth. ”I wrote this book because the oldest cliches remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven`t been able to see it.. . Words, just sometimes, really can set you free.” ...