Friendship - The Evolution, Biology and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond (Denworth Lydia)(Pevná vazba)

Friendship - The Evolution, Biology and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond (Denworth Lydia)(Pevná vazba)

The Solitary Bees: Biology, Evolution, Conservation (Danforth Bryan N.)(Pevná vazba)

The most up-to-date and authoritative resource on the biology and evolution of solitary beesWhile social bees such as honey bees and bumble bees are familiar to most people, they comprise less than 10 percent of all bee species in the world. The vast majority of bees lead solitary lives, surviving

James Bond (Paterson Michael)(Pevná vazba)

'James Bond', part of the 'Amazing and Extraordinary Facts' series, is the essential companion for every Bond fan, unearthing a selection of surprising and intriguing facts about the much-loved fictional spy, and the books and films that he has starred

The Elephants Come Home: A True Story of Seven Elephants, Two People, and One Extraordinary Friendship (Tomsic Kim)(Pevná vazba)

21 Breaths: Breathing Techniques to Change Your Life (James Oliver)(Pevná vazba)

Natural ways to look after yourself, using the wisdom of your body and the extraordinary power of breath. Are you desperate for a good night's sleep? Do you require powerful pain relief or wish to supercharge your fitness and self-care? Oliver James, a body-led psychotherapist and growing presence

Topological Data Analysis for Genomics and Evolution: Topology in Biology (Rabadan Raul)(Pevná vazba)

Biology has entered the age of Big Data. A technical revolution has transformed the field, and extracting meaningful information from large biological data sets is now a central methodological challenge. Algebraic topology is a well-established branch of pure mathematics that studies qualitative

Biology and Evolution of Crocodylians (Grigg Gordon)(Pevná vazba)

Crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials--the Crocodylia, known collectively as crocodylians (or crocodilians)--are the world's largest living reptiles. The largest of them, probably the estuarine or saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, can grow to almost twenty feet and weigh more than

Stuff of Life: Arranging Things Ordinary & Extraordinary (Robertson Hilary)(Pevná vazba)

Hilary Robertson reveals a multitude of ways to style and display the 'stuff of life'--the flotsam and jetsam of possessions, from pictures and ornaments to hats and bicycles, that we accumulate over the course of time. In the first chapter, How to Arrange your Stuff, Hilary identifies and

The Beauty and Fascination of Science (Buchachenko Anatoly L.)(Pevná vazba)

Science.- Physics.- Mathematics.- Evolution.- Chemistry.- Biology.- Intelligence.- History.- Philosophy.- Aesthetics of

The Biology of Sharks and Rays (Klimley A. Peter)(Pevná vazba)

The Biology of Sharks and Rays is a comprehensive resource on the biological and physiological characteristics of the cartilaginous fishes: sharks, rays, and chimaeras. In sixteen chapters, organized by theme, A. Peter Klimley covers a broad spectrum of topics, including taxonomy, morphology,

Whispers of War (Kelly Julia)(Pevná vazba)

A moving story of the power of friendship, the cost of war and the strength of love. Perfect for fans of The Lilac Girls, A Woman of War and The Secret

Life as Creative Constraint: Autobiography and the Oulipo (Kemp Anna)(Pevná vazba)

Life as Creative Constraint is the first book to focus on the extraordinary life-writing of the French experimental writing group, the Oulipo. The Oulipo's enthusiasm for literary games and formal gymnastics has seen its work caricatured as 'lifeless' - impressively virtuoso but moreinterested in

Our Last Season: A Writer, a Fan, a Friendship (Araton Harvey)(Pevná vazba)

The moving story of a bond between sportswriter and fan that was forged in a shared love of basketball and grew over several decades into an extraordinary friendship 'This is a story about friendship, sports, aging, and ultimately time itself--the things it strips away and the things it cannot

Life Magazine and the Power of Photography (Bussard Katherine A.)(Pevná vazba)

The first comprehensive consideration of Life magazine's groundbreaking and influential contribution to the history of photography From the Great Depression to the Vietnam War, the vast majority of the photographs printed and consumed in the United States appeared on the pages of illustrated

Cattywampus (Van Otterloo Ash)(Pevná vazba)

The magical story of a hex that goes haywire, and the power of friendship to set things right In the town of Howler's Hollow, conjuring magic is strictly off-limits. Only nothing makes Delpha McGill's skin crawl more than rules. So when she finds her family's secret book of hexes, she's itching to

Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown (Glenconner Anne)(Pevná vazba)

An extraordinary memoir of drama, tragedy, and royal secrets by Lady Anne Glenconner--a close member of the royal circle and lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret. As seen on Netflix's The Crown.Lady Anne Glenconner has been at the center of the royal circle from childhood, when she met and

Divided Affections - The Extraordinary Life of Maria Cosway, Celebrity Artist and Thomas Jefferson's Impossible Love (Burnell Carol)(Pevná vazba)

Windrush: A Ship Through Time (Arnott Paul)(Pevná vazba)

The life, times and extraordinary history of the Windrush: the vessel that created modern

Dweller in Shadows: A Life of Ivor Gurney (Kennedy Kate)(Pevná vazba)

The first comprehensive biography of an extraordinary English poet and composer whose life was haunted by fighting in the First World War and, later, confinement in a mental asylum Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) wrote some of the most anthologized poems of the First World War and composed some of the

Strigolactones - Biology and Applications (Koltai Hinanit)(Pevná vazba)

This book describes the exciting biology and chemistry of strigolactones. Outgrowth of shoot branches? Development of lateral roots? Interactions with beneficial microorganisms? Avoiding parasitic plants? Responding to drought conditions? These important 'decisions' that plants make are all

Both Can Be True (Machias Jules)(Pevná vazba)

Debut author Jules Machias explores identity, gender fluidity, and the power of friendship and acceptance in this dual-narrative story about two kids who join forces to save a dog . . . but wind up saving each other.Ash is no stranger to feeling like an outcast. For someone who cycles through

The Nation of Plants (Mancuso Stefano)(Pevná vazba)

A leading plant neurobiologist presents the eight fundamental pillars on which the life of plants--and by extension humans--rests in this playful yet eye-opening guidebook. Even if they behave as though they were, humans are not the masters of the Earth, but only one of its most irksome residents

Mooncat and Me (Corry Lydia)(Pevná vazba)

With colorful pages thronging with modern city life, Mooncat and Me tells the story of Pearl as she overcomes the anxiety of moving house and starting a new school, with the help of a giant white cat. We can all empathise with Pearl's fear that 'I won't know anyone, and no one will know me' but as

Little Life (Yanagihara Hanya)(Pevná vazba)

A novel of extraordinary intelligence and heart, a masterful depiction of heartbreak, and a dark and haunting examination of the tyranny of experience and