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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Curiosities & Wonders

Take a high-speed journey through the past, present, and future in this illustrated book that celebrates things that go! Since the invention of the wheel, we have developed a need for speed, and this book explores the different modes, methods, and machines we use.

Von Griechenland bis China - wunderbar illustrierte Landkarten zeigen, wo mythische Wesen in aller Welt zuhause sindWo leben die Helden der Mythen und Legenden? Der "Atlas der Fabelwesen mit den spektakulären Kartenillustrationen von Stuart Hill eröffnet Kindern die ganze Welt der Selkies, Trolle, Riesen, Zentauren und Chimären, verpackt in einer spannenden Detektivgeschichte: In einer verstaubten Bibliothek wird ein sehr alter Atlas entdeckt....

Take a high-speed journey through the past, present and future in this illustrated book that celebrates the things that go!

An illustrated collection of the inspiring stories of 50 women who have pushed the boundaries of human excellence and endeavour. Includes women such as Serena Williams, Chien-Shiung Wu and Aud the Deep-Minded. Ages: 9+

A stunning atlas showing where in the world dreadful dragons and terrible trolls can be found. Accompanied with beautiful illustrations from Stuart Hill.

This beautifully illustrated collection tells the awe-inspiring stories of 50 women who have pushed the boundaries of human excellence and endeavor.Featuring familiar icons like Elizabeth I and Malala Yousafzai, and introducing hidden figures like Chien-Shiung Wu and Aud the Deep-Minded, kids will be fascinated reading about these women's achievements in science, sports, the arts, politics, and history, and it is sure to inspire a new generati...

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With neo-liberal resource rationing, and the onus of cost shifting from the state to individuals, families, and communities, migration issues can add a further layer of complexity to the question of caring for the elderly. By presenting examples from a variety of countries, this book will stimulate readers into considering new approaches to their own local situation in an attempt to find sustainable social work responses, and in helping to bui...

Delving into different cultures and religions, children can meet powerful Gods and brave heroes in this beautifully illustrated handbook of stories. Ages: 5+

A vibrantly illustrated title, it takes a look at some of the brightest, funniest and most beautiful festivals on the planet. Ages: 5-7yrs

Uncover mythical legends and legendary myths in this beautifully illustrated handbook of stories. Delve into different cultures and religions, meet powerful gods and brave heroes, and travel on fabled quests from tales of old.

Wherever they are in the world, people love to celebrate. This vibrantly illustrated book takes a look through the year at some of the brightest, funniest, and most beautiful festivals on the planet. Explore the ancient and traditional, to the modern and highly unusual!

This darkly funny, brilliantly illustrated history title is full of some of the most bizarre historical characters with the most twisted stories and lives. Perfect for slightly older fans of the Horrible Histories series.

Perfectly timed to celebrate Harlem's second renaissance as a vital community to New York City and the world, this exciting book--through recipes, photos, anecdotes and nostalgia--reveals what's cooking in today's more culturally diverse Harlem. 16 photos, half in color.

In Bens (Ben Affleck) Leben geht alles seinen geregelten Gang: Er schreibt in New York Klappentexte für Romane, hat festgefügte moralische Grundsätze und ist seiner hübschen Verlobten Bridget (Maura Tierney) treu ergeben. Und schon morgen ist in Savannah die Hochzeit der beiden geplant. Doch das Flugzeug, das ihn zu seiner Braut bringen soll, verunglückt noch auf der Startbahn, und zusammen mit seiner Sitznachbarin, der exzentrischen Sarah (Sa...