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  • 101 Facts You Didn't Know About Space

    The author of A Space Traveller's Guide to the Solar System shares 101 fascinatingly fun facts sure to change how you see outer space—and Earth.Did you know a compost heap generates as much energy as the Sun? Or that dung beetles use the Milky Way to navigate? Maybe you have not been into space but if you have then you will know that astronauts have feet as soft as babies! 101 Facts You Didn't ... Read more

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  • Wellington's Engineers

    Military Engineering in the Peninsular War, 1808–1814

    The role of the Royal Engineers in the Peninsular War has long been neglected and often misunderstood, and Mark Thompson's history is the first full account of their work and of the contribution they made throughout the conflict. He draws on his unrivalled collection of the engineers' letters and diaries in order to tell, in vivid detail, the story of the war as they experienced it. His narrative ... Read more

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  • Wellington and the Lines of Torres Vedras

    The Defence of Portugal during the Peninsular War, 1807-1814

    Series Book 75 - From Reason to Revolution
    In October 1810, the Third French invasion of Portugal under Maréchal Masséna arrived at the Lines of Torres Vedras and his triumphal march into Lisbon came to an abrupt halt. Five months later a thoroughly demoralized and defeated French army retreated from Portugal and never returned.The Lines played a vital role in enabling the allied army to operate against a more numerous enemy. When ... Read more

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  • Bombing Hitler's Hometown

    The Untold Story of the Last Mass Bomber Raid of World War II in Europe

    The white-knuckled bombing mission American airmen carried out on Hitler’s hometown is now told for the first time through the eyes of the men on the airplanes – as well as the innocent Austrians under the bombs – in this groundbreaking true story of the aerial bombing and its aftermath from retired CIA officer Mike Croissant.Foreword by Richard Overy, author of The Bombers and the BombedIn April ... Read more

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  • Forget That!

    22 Lessons You Must Unlearn to Succeed

    Follow the guidance of motivational expert Dr. Roger Flax, author of No Stopping You!, and learn to be your best self.What if you were told that many of the common principles you’ve held onto since childhood are actually holding you back in your career and life? From simple adages we learned in grade school—“don’t talk to strangers,” “save it for a rainy day”—to well-intentioned ideas you learned ... Read more

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  • The Creative Mindset

    Mastering the Six Skills That Empower Innovation

    “Jeff and Staney emphasize that small acts of creativity can have huge consequences and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things if they can see the opportunities in front of them.”—Mitch Jacobson, Executive Director, Austin Technology Incubator, UT Blackstone LaunchPad, University of Texas at AustinNearly all of today's major innovation workshops and programs call on organizations to ... Read more

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  • Science Fiction: 101

    Exploring the Craft of Science Fiction

    The Grand Master details his development as a writer and shares thirteen favorite sci-fi stories from his youth and what they taught him about writing.Every writer must start somewhere. Robert Silverberg was once simply a young man learning the art and craft of writing before he found success. But how did he get from there to winning four Hugo Awards, three Locus Awards, and six Nebula Awards, as ... Read more

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  • My Family And Other Spies

    A gripping MI6 memoir of espionage, secrecy, and a son uncovering his father’s past

    by Alistair Wood ...
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  • Futureproof, A Novel

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    Trust the oceans will subside.Trust the migrants will adapt.Trust your ex-brain will serve you.In the 2050s, our predicted future is reality. The climate has changed. People flee the coasts and the heat zones to survive, and refugees reshape the world. And yet, through technology we adapt. Some of us even thrive. Our external brains, or ex-brains, show us how to solve our problems, help us predict ... Read more

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  • Easy Wok Cookbook

    88 Simple Chinese Recipes for Stir-frying, Steaming and More

    Chinese food in a flash—88 easy, tasty wok recipes that sizzleIt's time to toss the takeout menu and start stir-frying like a seasoned master chef. The Easy Wok Cookbook gives you everything you need to get started, including dozens of delicious Chinese dishes, simple instructions, troubleshooting tips and tricks, and more.From flavorful Kung Pao Chicken to crispy Sesame Beef, this authentic ... Read more

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  • Sacred Geometry

    An A–Z Reference Guide

    "Walker takes us on a fascinating and enjoyable wander through the confluence of science, nature, and spirituality without getting us lost." ―Terence McKeown, documentary filmmaker, producer of Planet Hunters , Playing God with Planet Earth , and Stonehenge UncoveredWhen science and spirituality coalesce, secrets of the natural world a... ... Read more

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