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A vibrant infographics book made for lovers of science, geography and extraordinary discoveries to better understand the infinite richness of the world.
Zoology, botany, astrophysics ...
'Charming, hilarious, and guaranteed to make you the most interesting person at any party. Or the most annoying' - Adam Rutherford
'Weird and wonderful facts you ...
Which nations have launched which animals into space?
Which countries have no sea views?
Where were our planet's now-extinct species last sighted?
Who is ...
'For anyone who has ever wondered ... just about anything! This is the book for you' Adam Spencer
What's the meaning of a bee's ...
From Mental Floss, the premier destination for curious minds, comes a deep dive into the the world of words! You'll discover the surprising (and ...
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'Thorough and engaging' Washington Post
'Lively, opinionated, and ultra-timely' New Yorker
'[A] robust and readable polemic history' Financial Times
'A fascinating new look ...
The first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, of intriguing information and must-talk-about trivia has spawned many imitators - but none as addictive or ...
Writers publish under other names for a variety of reasons. Some use literary aliases in order to fit in while others employ them to stand ...
The ultimate compilation of famous quotes to inform and inspire.Be inspired and moved by the words of Malala Yousafzai, Amelia Earhart, Michelle Obama and ...
Harold Evans has edited everything from the urgent files of battlefield reporters to the complex thought processes of Henry Kissinger, and he has been knighted ...
The third edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics is an authoritative and invaluable reference source covering every aspect of its wide-ranging field. In ...
The most comprehensive book on speed reading, guiding readers through simple techniques, strategies and tips to improve their reading speed, understanding and concentration.
The ultimate ...
'Destroy a nation, but its mountains and rivers remain.' Japanese Proverb
This is a collection of 200 Japanese proverbs with illustrations and explanations for each ...
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"It's undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings...Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience...An ...
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringThis Very Short Introduction to psycholinguistics is an accessible and engaging description of how people use language. Talking and understanding ...