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Lively illustrations by well-known artist and illustrator Kaley McKeanSupports science teaching in schoolsFirst in an exciting, bright new series of lift-the-flap books - 'How It Works'An ILLUMINATING introduction to the science of lightLift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments.

Peep inside a rocket to see the fuel going in, then help launch it into space. Ingenious flaps show how parts drop away from the rocket as the fuel is used up, and how it clicks into the docking position when it reaches the International Space Station. Curious young children can open flaps to peep right inside the capsule, Mission Control and the ISS to find out how everything works, and then open a parachute to help the astronauts return to Earth.

Nee naw, nee naw! The fire engine is here to save the day. Peep into the cab, roll out the hoses and slide out the ladder to find out how it works. Truck-obsessed toddlers will love all the details to

Beep, Beep! The recycling truck has arrived! Peep under flaps and through holes to find out how it works,as it zooms around town collecting recycling and taking it to the sorting factory. This hands-o

Curiosity stirs the soul of every human. Who has not wondered about how the human body works? Can a person drink too much water? How does gravity make things fall? From topics as varied as the Earth a

The Power of Framing shows leaders and managers how to tap into the power of language so they can persuade effectively and communicate credibly in today's business environment.According to professor a

Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet. Now, in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden sides, explaining, for example, how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is driving a climate emergency. In this earth book, you will find: -More than 3,000 photographs, artworks, and maps -A 40-page timeline of Earth's history includes human evolution and the story of human colonization of the planet -Sections that explore human impact features - on subjects from deforestation to population growth -An atlas section includes original maps centered on Earth's seven major tectonic plates Parts of the book lay out systematic and in-depth reference guides to core scientific information, such as more than

A funny and thoughtful story about the power of little voices, from the creator of Where's the Elephant? and Welcome. How many trees make a forest? Each animals thinks they know the answer but they j

It’s all about your image! Visual marketing is the breakout trend of the year, thanks to the rise of social media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram. The Power of Visual Storytelling explains how

Every super hero has a power, be it super strength, mind control, special gadgets or super speed. In this book you'll not only discover how to draw original heroes in their unique costumes, but also h

Maximize the power of your Palm Pre!This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to get the most out of the innovative smartphone built on the Palm webOS platform. How to Do Everything: Palm Pre helps you

Explains how the Dewey decimal system of classification for libraries was invented and how it works

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe?These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime.Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.Chapters in this book include:- Space rocks- How light works- Studying stars- Black holes- Gravity- Is anybody out there?Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above.Discover more from Usborne's

The young puppet Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real boy. But whenever he tries to prove himself worthy of the transformation, he falls into mischief and laziness. Pinocchio must learn the hard way how to become honest, kind, and—above all—human.One of the most-translated works in children’s literature, Pinocchio is a thrilling story about improving one’s character and learning how to live in an often-harsh world.

Waterstones Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho, tells the story of a hairy monster that rips two best friends apart. And there’s only one little word that can make it go away! This big hairy monster slowly balloons in size, ruining everyone’s fun. But this isn’t any old monster.This is a hairy argument that just won’t go away. They try calling it names, yelling at it, and even ignoring it. Nothing works."The argument came from nowhere. It sat huge and bloated in the middle of the playground between me and my best friend." Until… the best friends say that one little word that makes everything better. They learn how to shrink the monster until it vanishes completely.And soon, they can't even remember what it looks like! We all know how an argument can balloon into something we never expected. What starts as a simple tiff has the power to really hurt our feelings. This book describes those intense feelings perfectly and provides a comforting solution in the form of an apology, which serve

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.

You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Today, military, economic, and geopolitical power are built on a foundation of computer chips. Virtually everything—from missiles to microwaves—runs on chips, including cars, smartphones, the stock market, even the electric grid. Until recently, America designed and built the fastest chips and maintained its lead as the #1 superpower, but America’s edge is in danger of slipping, undermined by players in Taiwan, Korea, and Europe taking over manufacturing. Now, as Chip War reveals, China, which spends more on chips than any other product, is pouring billions into a chip-building initiative to catch up to the US. At stake is America’s military superiority and economic prosperity.Economic historian Chris Miller explains how the technology works and why it’s so important, recounting the fascinating events that led to the United States perfecting the chip design, and to Ameri

Learn what makes our bodies move with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9Are you curious about what your body looks like under your skin? Do you wonder where your food goes after you eat it? Check out what's happening inside your body with this kid's anatomy book. You'll take a tour of your tissues, organs, muscles, and bones, and find out how they work together to help you move, think, and grow.Explore a kid's anatomy book that includes: Detailed visual guides--Colorful pictures and diagrams show you the names of all your body parts, how your body fights off germs, how snacks become energy, and more.Fun facts--This kid's anatomy book is packed full of fascinating tidbits, like why your body grows hair and what causes freckles.Anatomy in action--Try hands-on activities like pulling the DNA out of strawberries!Discover how your body works with Human Anatomy for Kids.

本書整理政治的起源與變化。從沒有統治者的小社群，到權力如何集中、王權如何建立，再到民主的形成，每個階段都以簡潔方式呈現。書中穿插不少意想不到的例子，例如奇怪的法令、荒誕的統治方式，或動物也曾登上議會席次等，讓讀者在閱讀中自然感受到政治的多樣樣貌。How did ancient people make decisions? How do the people in power stay in power? Why did Karl Marx have to go without trousers? A Quick History of Politics answers these questions and more, taking a ride through time from plutocrats to people power. What do you think of when you hear 'politics'? Is it grey-haired men in suits, shouting at each other in a weird room? Well, you're partly right... but there's also a whole lot of crazy stories and weird history in the political world.A Quick History of Politics takes a look at the silly side of government, big and small, throughout the ages, and also explains the important stuff, like suffrage, elections and getting your voice heard. You will discover: How the earliest tribes got by without a leader. How the first ever kings and queens ruled their people.When and how democracy was invented, and what it actually means.

Beatrice dreams of becoming a tree. She grows roots and leaves, and she stretches her branches toward the sky. From Joyce Hesselberth, the award-winning creator of Mapping Sam and Pitter Pattern, Beat

Modern power and energy systems are characterized by the wide integration of distributed generation, storage and electric vehicles, adoption of ICT solutions, and interconnection of different energy carriers and consumer engagement, posing new challenges and creating new opportunities. Advanced testing and validation methods are needed to efficiently validate power equipment and controls in the contemporary complex environment and support the transition to a cleaner and sustainable energy system. Real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation has proven to be an effective method for validating and de-risking power system equipment in highly realistic, flexible, and repeatable conditions. Controller hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) and power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) are the two main HIL simulation methods used in industry and academia that contribute to system-level testing enhancement by exploiting the flexibility of digital simulations in testing actual controllers and power equipment.

Learn how a Prussian princess grew up to be Russia’s longest-ruling female leader!Born in 1729, Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbs was never supposed to come to power. But at age sixteen, she married the

How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril

This fun, engaging book is the perfect introduction to how English works. It’s packed with tips and tricks for getting to grips with verbs, pronouns, commas and more – all brought to life by Shaw Niel

Are you fed up with thinking about that guy every minute of every waking hour, when he doesn't even reply to your texts? Are you reeling from the pain of a break-up, unsure of where to turn? Are you single and looking to be happy with your choices in the face of society's constant questioning? In How to Get Over a Boy, bestselling author Chidera Eggerue will show you, once and for all, how to reframe the stale goal of finding a man. She will equip you with tangible and applicable solutions for every part of your dating life, helping you recognise that men hold as much power in our romantic lives as we grant them. In the past, dating books tend to lean more into the territory of 'how to make him find you hot!', 'how to make him jealous!', 'how to get him to propose!'.But these how-tos are placing men on a pedestal of being 'the prize'. Men are NEVER the prize. You are.Let The Slumflower show you why.

A stylish introduction to the vast world of engineering – what it is, how it works, and how many different jobs it involves, from robotics and coding to earthquake-proof towers to medical innovation.

Spatial Thinking in Environmental Contexts: Maps, Archives, and Timelines cultivates the spatial thinking "habit of mind" as a critical geographical view of how the world works, including how environm

Learn how the United States ended up fighting for twenty years in a remote country on the other side of the world.The Vietnam War was as much a part of the tumultuous Sixties as Flower Power and the C

This engaging picture book for little children explains how the body works, covering everything from blood and bones to dreams and digestion. Simple, friendly illustrations take you through basic body

Learn how to navigate the complex world of social media.A True Book: Get Ready to Code series allows readers to discover the power of computer programming. Readers will be inspired to dive into the sc

The New York Times best-selling author of The Power of Broke and "Shark" on ABC's hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fashioned hard work are the backbone of every success

A busy and interactive reference book which answers all children's questions about how nature works. A great book to satisfy curious minds and answer all those pressing questions that just can't wait.

'stunning...succeeds in exploring complex topics in an exciting and visually accessible way' Born to Engineer 'smart writing and wonderful illustrations' How it Works Plunge into the world of science

Outstanding Academic Title, ChoiceIn The Practice of Satire in England, 1658–1770, Ashley Marshall explores how satire was conceived and understood by writers and readers of the period. Her account is based on a reading of some 3,000 works, ranging from one-page squibs to novels. The objective is not to recuperate particular minor works but to recover the satiric milieu—to resituate the masterpieces amid the hundreds of other works alongside which they were originally written and read.The long eighteenth century is generally hailed as the great age of satire, and as such, it has received much critical attention. However, scholars have focused almost exclusively on a small number of canonical works, such asGulliver’s Travels and The Dunciad, and have not looked for continuity over time. Marshall revises the standard account of eighteenth-century satire, revealing it to be messy, confused, and discontinuous, exhibiting radical and rapid changes over time. The true history of satire in it

Discover the power of tarot spells and how to use them to enhance your daily life with365 Tarot Spells. Each daily spell is based on a magical occurrence or holiday that happened on that day. There ar

There will be three, kin of your kin, who hold the power of the stars in their paws. Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw—grandchildren of the great leader Firestar—possess unusual power and talent. But dark

"The Immune System, Fourth Edition, emphasizes the human immune system and synthesizes immunological concepts into a coherent, up-to-date, and reader-friendly account of how the immune system works. W

A compelling and deeply moving novel of friendship, family and the power of love, from the Sunday Times top ten bestseller. How would you cope with the threat of losing someone you love? Josie Clark i

Philosopher C.S. Morrissey adapts Hesiod’s two great works, Theogony and Works and Days, taking into account the poet’s essential meditative insights that paved the way for the subsequent achievements

Let's face it: very few people have studied how to solve problems. Problems knock us down like a tsunami and we don't know what to do about it. We lie awake at night worrying about it and spend our days stressing out over a situation that only seems to get worse.It doesn't have to be that way. Roger Dawson has taught hundreds of thousands of people has to negotiate, persuade, and make decisions, with his lectures, audio programs and books, and now he has turned his attention to something that everyone needs: a way to solve life's problems.Secrets of Power Problem Solving provides proven techniques and sure-fire strategies for solving eveything the world throws at you. You'll enjoy greater success as you learn how to:*Treat every problem as a golden opportunity.*Make your intuition work for you.*Evaluate your available choices.*Create options when you see no solution.*Avoid problems in the first place.*And much, much more!