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In 1988, carbon dating of the world's most famous Christian relic revealed that it was a mediaeval or Renaissance forgery. Yet many questions remained. How could a hoaxer of 500 or more years ago have created an image that appears so astonishingly lifelike when seen in...
Editeur :
Sphere
Parution :
2012-07-19
ePub
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This latest book in the bestselling '50 Ideas' series is a wonderfully accessible overview of the only place we know of in the universe that is capable of sustaining life. Expert popular science writer Martin Redfern covers all the natural processes of the Earth:...
Editeur :
Greenfinch
Parution :
2012-06-21
Collection :
50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series
ePub
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The Bumper Book of Bravery recounts tales of incredible courage the world over, from the mythical to the modern, and from New York to New Zealand:Take to the seas and marvel at the first voyage around the world. Dare to go deeper and discover record-setting underwater...
Editeur :
Virgin Digital
Parution :
2012-04-24
ePub
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In 1809, when Darwin was born, much of the world was an unexplored wilderness. Our knowledge of the past was nonexistent, and our picture of our species' history little more than a set of fantastic myths and fairytales. But a new era was dawning. Five decades later, On...
Editeur :
Quercus
Parution :
2012-03-29
ePub
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The ultimate guide to the history, background and meaning of whether UFOs really exist, plus associated phenomena such as alien abduction, crop circles and cattle mutilations. There is also a comprehensive overview of the many conspiracy theories which surround UFOs and...
Editeur :
Robinson
Parution :
2012-03-01
Collection :
Mammoth Books
ePub
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Both simple and accessible, Science in Seconds is a visually led introduction to 200 key scientific ideas. Each concept is incredibly quick and easy to remember, described by means of an easy-to-understand picture and a maximum 200-word explanation.Concepts span all of...
Editeur :
Greenfinch
Parution :
2012-03-01
Collection :
IN MINUTES
ePub
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The Big Questions series is designed to let renowned experts address the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring...
Editeur :
Greenfinch
Parution :
2012-01-05
ePub
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From the ancient origins of astronomy to the Copernican revolution, and from Galileo to Hawking's research into black holes, The Story of Astronomy charts the discoveries made by some of the greatest minds in human history, and their attempts to unveil the secrets of...
Editeur :
Quercus
Parution :
2011-10-27
ePub
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The Big Questions series enables renowned experts to tackle the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds,...
Editeur :
Greenfinch
Parution :
2011-10-27
ePub
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Death by Euphoria. Dysgenics. PopulationDeath Spiral. Genetic Superhumans. Geomagnetic Reversal. Galactic Collision. Strangelets. Whether we like it or not, everything's going to come to a pretty unpleasant halt on our planet at some point in the future. What we don't...
Editeur :
Quercus
Parution :
2011-10-27
ePub
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What are the 5Ws?WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY.Five classic questions...five classic collections. Everyone will want these unique compilations of fact and trivia--perfect gifts and great entertainment. Theyre engagingly designed, packaged in a small appealing format,...
Editeur :
Union Square & Co.
Parution :
2011-07-22
ePub
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Why do mosquitos love to bites us so much?Why does baseball have a seven-inning stretch? And why do some countries drive on the left of the road? Get the details and data needed to answer an incredible range of questions, from everyday queries to philosophical...
Editeur :
Union Square & Co.
Parution :
2011-06-14
ePub
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When...Did a bank put out first ATM? Were the three major attacks of the Bubonic Plague? Were the amendments of the Bill of Rights enacted? Travel through different eras for a glimpse of what each period has brought us and a fun and all-inclusive overview of landmark...
Editeur :
Union Square & Co.
Parution :
2011-06-14
ePub
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From Arsenic Tubs, Mexico to Big Ugly, West Virginia, heres where youll find plenty of fun facts. Discover the ins and outs of places almost unknown, locales that have captured your imagination, and spots worth finding out about--including the worlds best and most...
Editeur :
Union Square & Co.
Parution :
2011-06-14
ePub
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Musical instruments in an orchestra, Pulitzer Prize categories, and events in an Olympic decathlon: this is an entertaining and enlightening diverse anthology of facts. From the longest word currently listed in any Oxford dictionary to inventions, fashions and ketchup...
Editeur :
Union Square & Co.
Parution :
2011-06-14
ePub
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From the genealogy of the Bach family to a complete listing of team mascots, here are some of the most surprising and quirky facts about people ever. Find out who topped the music charts most, which U.S. president liked to swim nude, and who the worlds greatest...
Editeur :
Union Square & Co.
Parution :
2011-06-14
ePub
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When the powers that be reduced the speed limit on Lake Windermere to 10 knots, waterskiers complained that their sport was now completely scuppered. So just how slow can you waterski before you start to sink beneath the waves?And, while we're about it, how long can you...
Editeur :
Cornerstone Digital
Parution :
2009-09-15
ePub
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Do you know what a snollygoster is? Would you eat something called a muktuk?Do you know anyone who engages in onolatry? Impress your friends and pepper your dinner party conversations with such nuggets as gobemouche, mumpsimus, and cachinnate. You can learn about all of...
Editeur :
Oxford University Press
Parution :
2006-10-23
ePub
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Are black cats lucky or unlucky? What should you do when you hear the first cuckoo? Since when have people believed that it's unlucky to shoot an albatross? Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions...
Editeur :
Penguin
Parution :
2006-04-06
ePub
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