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| "Journey to Jo'Burg (Collins Modern Classics) by Beverley Naidoo (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "This is the story of love commitment and the flowering of the human spirit against the background of South Africa's apartheid Frightened that their baby sister Dineo will die thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother Tiro run away from their grandmother to Johannesburg to find their mother who works there as a maid Their journey illustrates at every turn the grim realities of apartheid - the pass laws bantustans racism the breakdown of family lifeThe opulence of the white Madam's house contrasts starkly with the reality that Naledi and Tiro face - that their baby sister is suffering from starvation not an incurable disease This edition of Beverley Naidoo's classic story includes a special Why You'll Love This Book introduction by Michael Rosen the Children's Laureate"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Giver (Essential Modern Classics) by Lois Lowry (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "In a perfect world Jonas begins to see the flaws THE GIVER is the classic award-winning novel that inspired the dystopian genre and a major motion picture adaptation for 2014 starring Jeff Bridges Meryl Streep Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift It is the future There is no war no hunger no pain No one in the community wants for anything Everything needed is provided And at twelve years old each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders Twelve-year old Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems It is only with the help of the Giver that Jonas can find what has been lost And it is only through his personal courage that Jonas finds the strength to do what is right The Giver is the award-winning classic of bravery and adventure that has inspired countless dystopian writers as the forerunner of this genre"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Kaspar: Prince of Cats by Michael Morpurgo (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "A heart-warming colour-illustrated novel about Kaspar the Savoy cat from the award-winning author of Born to Run and The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips Kaspar the cat first came to the Savoy Hotel in a basket - Johnny Trott knows because he was the one who carried him in Johnny was a bell-boy you see and he carried all of Countess Kandinsky's things to her room But Johnny didn't expect to end up with Kaspar on his hands forever and nor did he count on making friends with Lizziebeth a spirited American heiress Pretty soon events are set in motion that will take Johnny - and Kaspar - all around the world surviving theft shipwreck and rooftop rescues along the way Because everything changes with a cat like Kaspar around After all he's Prince Kaspar Kandinsky Prince of Cats a Muscovite a Londoner and a New Yorker and as far as anyone knows the only cat to survive the sinking of the Titanic"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Cock-A-Doodle-Do! (Mudpuddle Farm) by Michael Morpurgo (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Join the fun on the farm! A charming story from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo hilariously illustrated throughout by Shoo Rayner and perfect for readers of 5 and up Two funny farmyard stories for younger readers Mossop's Last ChanceThere's mice in my barley sacks there's rats in my roof and now there's mice in the corn bin This time I've had enough If you aren't up to the job you will have to go Mossop the old farm cat likes to sleep - and not much else! So when Farmer Rafferty tells him to catch twenty-six mice by sunset all the animals have to pull together to give Mossop one last chance Albertine Goose QueenGood morning Madam I've come to eat you Your friends have all gone There's no one to help you now They're all very stupid aren't they? A fox is on the loose and all the animals except Albertine the goose have hidden themselves inside Albertine is safe on her island in the pond - at least so she thinks until the fox starts swimming towards her"
Price: 4.99 |
| "Storm and the Silver Bridle (Pony Club Secrets, Book 6) by Stacy Gregg (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "The sixth gripping adventure in this exciting pony-club series - now with a brand-new commercial cover look!With gymkhanas to win rivals to defeat mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save - these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies At the Chevalier Point Pony Club Issie is spending all her time with Blaze's young colt Nightstorm With such fine breeding he is extremely valuable and Issie is unaware that the young colt's progress is being closely watched When Nightstorm is stolen Issie's search for him takes her all the way to Spain on an exciting and gruelling adventure to win her pony back Join talented young rider Issie on another action-packed pony-club adventure"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Luciano's Luck by Jack Higgins (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "The brilliant suspense thriller from the author of THE EAGLE HAS LANDED set in the wartime battlegrounds of the MediterraneanIn the historic summer offensive of 1943 The Allies stand ready to invade Sicily The cost will be high in lives and time unless the Sicilians themselves can be persuaded to rise against their Nazi opressors Only the Mafia can command an uprising A brilliant suspense thriller from the wartime battlegrounds of the MediterraneanIn the historic summer offensive of 1943 the Allies stand ready to invade Sicily The cost will be high in lives and time unless the Sicilians themselves can be persuaded to rise against their Nazi oppressorsOnly the Mafia can command an uprising - and the Godfather refuses to fightDesperate action is needed to dent Hitler's evil pride Someone who understands Mafia ways and knows how to earn the loyalty the Allies crave Someone who isn't afraid of killing his own"
Price: 6.49 |
| "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit" |
| "This semi-autobiographical and unforgettable story of a Jewish family fleeing from Germany before the start of the Second World War now reissued with its original cover illustration in this very special edition Michael Morpurgo called When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit The most life-enhancing book you could ever wish to read This internationally acclaimed story of one Jewish family's flight from Hitler's Germany has become a much-loved classic and has been in print since its debut 45 years ago Suppose your country began to change Suppose that without your noticing it became dangerous for some people to live in Germany any longer Suppose you found to your complete surprise that your own father was one of those people That is what happened to Anna in 1933 She was nine years old when it began too busy to take much notice of political posters but out of them glared the face of Adolf Hitler the man who would soon change the whole of Europe - starting with her own small life One day Anna's father was missing Then she herself and her brother Max were being rushed by their mother in alarming secrecy away from everything they knew - home and schoolmates and well-loved toys - right out of Germany"
Price: 6.99 |
| "House of Many Ways" |
| "A chaotically magical sequel to Howl's Moving Castle Charmain Baker is in over her head Looking after Great Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy but Great Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland an his house bends space and time Its single door leads to any number of places - the bedrooms the kitchen the caves under the mountains the past to name but a few By opening that door Charmain is now also looking after an extremely magical stray dog a muddled young apprentice wizard and a box of the king's most treasured documents as well as irritating a clan of small blue creatures Caught up in an intense royal search she encounters an intimidating sorceress named Sophie And where Sophie is can the Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer be far behind?"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Daylight War : 3" |
| "The Daylight War the eagerly anticipated third volume in Brett's internationally bestselling Demon Cycle continues the epic tale of humanity's last stand against an army of demons ON THE NIGHT OF A NEW MOON ALL SHADOWS DEEPEN AND THE DEMONS RISE Arlen Bales understands the threat better than anyone Resisting the coreling plague has shaped him into a weapon so powerful he has attracted enemies both above and below ground But as Arlen prepares his people for battle a daylight war approaches from the south Out of the desert rides an army led by a man who believes his destiny is to unite humanity against the demons willingly or not Once Ahmann Jardir and Arlen were like brothers Now they are the bitterest of rivals and Jardir's ambition is matched only by the magic wielded by his first wife Inevera a powerful priestess The corelings will attack in thirty nights and the only men capable of defeating them are divided against each other by the most deadly demons of all those that lurk in the human heart"
Price: 8.49 |
| "The Boy in the Dress" |
| "The sparkling debut children's novel from David Walliams number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country with sparkling new cover look to tie in with later books Dennis was different Why was he different you ask? Well a small clue might be in the title of this book Charming surprising and hilarious - The Boy in the Dress is everything you would expect from the co-creator of Little Britain David Walliams's beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Collins Butterfly Guide : The Most Complete Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Europe" |
| "This classic guide to the butterflies of Britain and northern Europe enters its third edition as part of the authoritative Collins Guide seriesThis comprehensive guide to the butterflies of Britain and Europe features over 400 species depicting both male and female insects Species descriptions include details on taxonomic nomenclature distribution flight period variation habitat behaviour and life cycle Subspecies are included where there is significant variation and distribution maps accompany each widespread speciesIllustrated by Richard Lewington the world's leading butterfly illustrator this is an ideal field guide for travelling naturalists and butterfly enthusiasts alike and is an essential addition to every nature lover's bookshelves"
Price: 13.49 |
| "Collins Beekeeper's Bible : Bees, Honey, Recipes and Other Home Uses" |
| "The most comprehensive beekeeping resource ever published This ultimate guide covers all the practical essentials and will teach you everything about caring for bees and safe hive management with clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations It also contains a wealth of information about the culinary medicinal cosmetic and domestic uses of honey beeswax and pollen So much more than just a practical handbook this beautiful almanac is also a fascinating read overflowing with charming bee trivia fascinating folklore an engaging history of beekeeping and much more besides Discover bees in literature learn how to craft beeswax candles preserve fine wood with your own home-made furniture polish or indulge your skin with lavender and beeswax hand cream Enjoy over 100 glorious honey recipes for cakes and breads sauces and marinades drinks and even flavoured spirits! Fully illustrated with practical photography stunning illustrations and unique etchings this is an invaluable handbook as well as a beautiful addition to your coffee table whether you're an active beekeeper with buzzing hives or an armchair enthusiast who daydreams about harvesting your own honey The plight of the honeybee has been widely reported as numbers fall at an alarming rate But its vital role in crop pollination and global agricultural means that the survival of the honeybee is essential; if it is to endure into the next century we must take it seriously now The Collins Beekeeper's Bible does just that bestowing readers with all there is to know about bees in the hope that it will help secure the future of this fascinating insect CONTENTS INCLUDEo History of honey and beekeepingo Building a beehive & staying safeo Caring for your bees - pests & diseaseso Growing flowers for beeso Collecting your honeyo Household uses for honey and beeswaxo Homeopathic medicinal and cosmetic uses for honey and polleno Home craftso Recipes for home-made food and drinks featuring honey"
Price: 19.99 |
| "Tales from the Perilous Realm : Roverandom and Other Classic Faery Stories" |
| "Available for the first time in one volume this is the definitive collection of Tolkien's five acclaimed modern classic fairie' tales in the vein of The Hobbit' fully corrected and reset for this edition and all beautifully illustrated in pencil by the award-winning artist Alan Lee The five tales are written with the same skill quality and charm that made The Hobbit a classic Largely overlooked because of their short lengths they are finally together in a volume which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for readers young and old Roverandom is a toy dog who enchanted by a sand sorcerer gets to explore the world and encounter strange and fabulous creatures Farmer Giles of Ham is fat and unheroic but - having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant - is called upon to do battle when a dragon comes to town; The Adventures of Tom Bombadil tells in verse of Tom's many adventures with hobbits princesses dwarves and trolls; Leaf by Niggle recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle who sets out to paint the perfect tree; Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children This new collection is fully illustrated throughout by Oscar-winning artist Alan Lee who provides a wealth of pencil drawings to bring the stories to life as he did so memorably for The Hobbit and The Children of Hurin Alan also provides an Afterword in which he opens the door into illustrating Tolkien's world World-renowned Tolkien author and expert Tom Shippey takes the reader through the hidden links in the tales to Tolkien's Middle-earth in his Introduction and recounts their history and themes Lastly included as an appendix is Tolkien's most famous essay On Fairy-stories in which he brilliantly discusses fairy-stories and their relationship to fantasy Taken together this rich collection of new and unknown work from the author of The Children of Hurin will provide the reader with a fascinating journey into lands as wild and strange as Middle-earth"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Human Design : Discover the Person You Were Born to be" |
| "Introducing Human Design the revolutionary system that reveals the personality blueprint' of who you were born to be Using the precise details of your birth it's more accurate than astrology And by downloading the free software you can map your own life chart and those of your friends and family You'll never read your horoscope againForget your sign what's your design?Would you like to know how to make the best decisions and follow your correct path in life?Would you like to know how you best interact with people both professionally and personally?Would you like to know who you really are?Human Design is an exciting new profiling system that answers all these questions by pinpointing your personality 'blueprint' According to Human Design we are each born with an inbuilt individuality as unique as our fingerprint - accessed simply from the date time and location of our birthUsing this information Human Design produces a 'life chart' revealing a remarkably detailed and accurate picture of your personality blueprint including your strengths and limitations people you work best with how you communicate - in short who you were designed to be from birthChetan Parkyn an ex-mechanical engineer is the most successful practitioner of Human Design in the world Here he launches his first book and offers free downloadable software as an introductory guide to interpreting your Human Design chart and how to apply it to your life to release your true potential Once you know which of the 5 personality types you are from there you can discover your detailed personality blueprint including whether you are designed with creative or organisational energy your style of decision-making and how it can maximise your opportunities how you interact with people socially or fit into a team at work are you designed to be a guider or a follower how you emotionally and mentally respond to challenges and problem-solvingThe power of the Human Design system is surprising thousands of people around the world with its staggering accuracy and relevance and asks the question Are you living your Human Design?"
Price: 13.99 |
| "Splat The Cat" |
| "Meet Splat the Cat! An irresistible new character from Rob Scotton bestselling creator of Russell the Sheep It's Splat the Cat's first day of school and he's worried What if he doesn't make any new friends? Just in case Splat decides to bring along his pet mouse Seymour and hides him in his lunch box The teacher Mrs Wimpydimple introduces Splat to the class and he soon starts learning all his important cat lessons But when Seymour escapes and the cats do what cats do (they chase mice!) Splat's worried again Maybe now he'll lose all his friends old and new! Just in time wise Mrs Wimpydimple takes charge and teaches everyone an important new lesson Maybe Cat School is going to be ok after all!"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Dandelion Wine" |
| "An endearing classic of childhood memories of an idyllic midwestern summer from the celebrated author of Farenheit 451'He stood at the open window in the dark took a deep breath and exhaledThe street lights like candles on a black cake went outHe exhaled again and again and the stars began to vanishDouglas smiled He pointed a fingerThere and there Now over here and hereYellow squares were cut in the dim morning earth as house lights winked slowly on A sprinkle of windows came suddenly alight miles off in dawn country'Everyone yawn Everyone up'In the backwaters of Illinois Douglas Spaulding's grandfather makes an intoxicating brew from harvested dandelions Dandelion Wine' is a quirky breathtaking coming-of-age story from one of science fiction's greatest writers Distilling his experiences into Rites & Ceremonies and Discoveries & Revelations the young Spaulding wistfully ponders over magical tennis shoes and machines for every purpose from time travel to happiness and silent travelBased upon Bradbury's own experiences growing up in Waukegan in the 1920s Dandelion Wine' is a heady mixture of fond memory forgiveness magic the imagination and above all of summers that seemed to go on forever"
Price: 6.49 |
| "On Cats" |
| "A collection of charming and celebrated writings about cats from Doris Lessing winner of the Nobel Prize for LiteratureDoris Lessing's love affair with cats began at a young age when she became intrigued with the semi-feral creatures on the African farm where she grew up Her fascination remained undiminished by the handsome domesticated creatures who shared her flats and her life in London and grew into real love with El Magnifico the awkwardly lovable cat who in his later years suffered the great indignity of becoming a three-legged beastConsisting of Lessing's celebrated collection of stories Particularly Cats and Rufus' and the poignant though unsentimental memoir The Old Age of El Magnifico' this book is a brilliant evocation of the feline world"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Kashmir Shawl" |
| "For fans of The Tea-Planter's Wife and Victoria Hislop comes a gripping story of doomed love and secrets in 1940s Kashmir Within one exotic land lie the secrets of a lifetime In 1938 young bride Nerys Watkins accompanies her missionary husband on a posting to India Up in Srinagar the British live on beautiful wooden houseboats and dance and gossip as if there is no war But when the men are sent away to fight Nerys is caught up in a dangerous friendship Years later when Mair Ellis clears out her father's house she finds an antique shawl with a lock of child's hair wrapped up in its folds Tracing her grandparents' roots back to Kashmir Mair uncovers a story of great love and great sacrifice"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Mary Poppins (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "The original best-loved classic about the world&39;s most famous nanny - Mary Poppins When the Banks family advertise for a nanny Mary Poppins and her talking umbrella appear out of the sky ready to take the children on extraordinary adventures Mary Poppins is strict but fair and soon Michael and Jane are whisked off to a funfair inside a pavement picture and on many more outings with their wonderful new nanny! Needless to say when at last the wind changes&39; and she flies away the children are devastated But the magic of Mary Poppins will stay with the Banks family forever The original story of the world&39;s most famous nanny Mary Poppins is a timeless classic that has enchanted generations"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Concrete Island" |
| "A chilling novel that pays twisted homage to Defoe's Robinson Crusoe' Newly reissued with an introduction from Neil GaimanRobert Maitland a 35 year-old architect is driving home from his London offices when a blow-out sends his speeding Jaguar hurtling out of control Smashing through a temporary barrier he finds himself dazed and disorientated on a traffic island below three converging motorways But when he tries to climb the embankment or flag-down a passing car for help it proves impossible - and he finds himself imprisoned on the concrete island Maitland must survive using only what he can find in his crashed carAs in all Ballard's best work Concrete Island' provides an unnerving study of our modern lives and world With his alienating Ballardian' view of normal events this is a unique novel from one of the twentieth century's finest writersThis edition is part of a new commemorative series of Ballard's works featuring introductions from a number of his admirers (including Zadie Smith Adam Philips Adam Thirlwell and Robert Macfarlane) and brand-new cover designs from the artist Stanley Donwood"
Price: 6.49 |
| "I Heart Hollywood : 2" |
| "I Heart series book 2 Celebs sunshine and beautiful boysenough to lead a girl astray? Angela Clark can't believe her luck she's an English girl living in New York with a dream job at hip magazine The Look and a sexy boyfriend Her latest assignment takes her to Hollywood to interview hot actor and fellow Brit James JacobsThrown in at the deep end she heads west with best friend Jenny dreaming of Rodeo Drive and Malibu beach Soon Angela discovers that celebrity life in Hollywood is not all glamour gloss and sunshine Despite his lady-killer reputation the only person who seems genuine is James Then a paparazzi snaps them in an uncompromising position and suddenly Angela is thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons Can she convince all those close to her - especially her boss and her boyfriend - not to believe everything they read? And will Hollywood ever win Angela's heart?"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Boy in the Dress" |
| "The debut children's novel from David Walliams number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country Now experience the whole story in glorious sound as David teams up with an old friend (his name begins with Matt and ends with Lucas) to deliver a hilarious and beautifully produced audiobook Dennis was different Why was he different you ask? Well a small clue might be in the title of this book Charming surprising and hilarious - David Walliams's beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike Now David teams up with Matt Lucas to produce an audiobook with a difference Read by two of the brightest stars in sketch comedy this lavish production brings the hilarious voices behind Little Britain to your nearest earphones And it tells a fantastic story too"
Price: 7.49 |
| "British Insects : A Photographic Guide to Every Common Species" |
| "A photographic field guide to 1500 species of insects found in Britain and IrelandA photographic field guide to all the common and some unusual species of insects across Britain that the keen amateur naturalist is likely to spot Over 1500 species are illustrated with detailed photographs chosen for their help in identification Includes photographs of larvae Each section is coded with a symbol for easy reference Differences between similar species are highlighted to avoid confusion Information given on when to look and where to find each speciesInsect groups dealt with include butterflies and moths mayflies dragonflies damselflies grasshoppers crickets earwigs lacewings bugs bees wasps ants and beetles all with keys to ensure accurate identification"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Howl's Moving Castle" |
| "A new look for one of Diana Wynne Jones' funniest and most popular novels In the land of Ingary where seven league boots and cloaks of invisibility do exist Sophie Hatter catches the unwelcome attention of the Witch of the Waste and is put under a spell Deciding she has nothing more to lose she makes her way to the moving castle that hovers on the hills above Market Chipping But the castle belongs to the dreaded Wizard Howl whose appetite they say is satisfied only by the souls of young girls There she meets Michael Howl's apprentice and Calcifer the Fire Demon with whom she agrees a pact But Sophie isn't the only one under a curse - her entanglements with Calcifer Howl and Michael and her quest to break her curse is both gripping - and howlingly funny!"
Price: 5.99 |
| "The Faceless Ones : 3" |
| "Third bone-breaking belly-busting adventure in the series that puts the funny back in um funny series That didn't really work did it? If you've read the previous Skulduggery books then you know what the Faceless Ones are - and if you know what the Faceless Ones are then you can probably take a wild guess that things in this book are going to get AWFULLY sticky for our skeletal hero and his young sidekick If you haven't read the previous Skulduggery books then what are you doing reading this? Go and read them right now so that you know what all that stuff in the previous paragraph was about Done? Good So now you're on tenterhooks too desperately awaiting the answers to all your questions and instead you're going to have to wait to read the book Sorry about that"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Fix-It Duck" |
| "New cover reissue in million copy best-selling Duck in the Truck series Plop! goes the drip that drops from the cupDuck looks down and Duck looks upA leak in the roof oh! What bad luckThis is a job for FIX-IT DUCK' Can he fix it? No he can't! Duck wants to show off his DIY skills But the trouble is when Duck starts fixing things the problems are only just beginning"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Captain Duck" |
| "New cover reissue in million copy best-selling Duck in the Truck seriesAhoy there sailors!' comes a cryIs this a boating trip I spy?'If there are seas to be exploredmake way CAPTAIN DUCK'S ON BOARD!As usual with Duck things get terribly out of hand when he takes the long-suffering Frog and Sheep on a trip out to sea in Goat's boat! But although Duck likes to think of himself as an expert sailor he soon runs into problems and the friends have to spend a long cold night out on the rolling waves"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Connected : The Amazing Power of Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives" |
| "Is happiness catching? Are your friends making you fat? Can your sibling make you smart? Is wealth contagious? Where is true love found? Does free will exist? Based on exciting discoveries in mathematics genetics psychology and sociology Connected' is an innovative and fascinating exploration of how social networks operate Think it's all about who you know? It is But not the way you think Turns out your colleague's husband's sister can make you fat even if you don't know her And a happy friend is more relevant to your happiness than a bigger income Our connections - our friends their friends and even their friends' friends - have an astonishing power to influence everything from what we eat to who we sleep with And we in turn influence others Our actions can change the behaviours the beliefs and even the basic health of people we've never met In this brilliantly original and effortlessly engaging exploration of how much we truly influence one another Pre-eminent social scientists Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler explain why obesity is contagious why the rich get richer even how we find and choose our partners Intriguing and entertaining with revelatory implications for everything from our notion of the individual to ideas about public health initiatives Connected' will change the way you think about every aspect of your life and how you live it"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Thing Around Your Neck" |
| "From the Orange Prize-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun' come twelve dazzling stories that turn a penetrating eye on the ties that bind men and women parents and children Nigeria and the WestIn 'A Private Experience' a medical student hides from a violent riot with a poor Muslim woman whose dignity and faith force her to confront the realities and fears she's been pushing awayIn 'Tomorrow Is Too Far' a woman unlocks the devastating secret that surrounds her brother's deathThe young mother at the centre of 'Imitation' finds her comfortable life threatened when she learns that her husband back in Lagos has moved his mistress into their homeAnd the title story depicts the choking loneliness of a Nigerian girl who moves to an America that turns out to be nothing like the country she expected; though falling in love brings her desires nearly within reach a death in her homeland forces her to re-examine themSearing and profound suffused with beauty sorrow and longing this collection is a resounding confirmation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's prodigious storytelling powers"
Price: 7.42 |
| "The Number Mysteries : A Mathematical Odyssey Through Everyday Life" |
| "From the author of The Music of the Primes' and Finding Moonshine' comes a short lively book on five mathematical problems that just refuse be solved - and on how many everyday problems can be solved by mathsEvery time we download a song from Itunes take a flight across the Atlantic or talk on our mobile phones we are relying on great mathematical inventions Maths may fail to provide answers to various of its own problems but it can provide answers to problems that don't seem to be its own - how prime numbers are the key to Real Madrid's success to secrets on the Internet and to the survival of insects in the forests of North AmericaIn The Number Mysteries' Marcus du Sautoy explains how to fake a Jackson Pollock; how to work out whether or not the universe has a hole in the middle of it; how to make the world's roundest football He shows us how to see shapes in four dimensions - and how maths makes you a better gambler He tells us about the quest to predict the future - from the flight of asteroids to an impending storm from bending a ball like Beckham to predicting population growthIt's a book to dip in to; a book to challenge and puzzle - and a book that gives us answers"
Price: 7.49 |
