Instagran: When Old People and Technology Collide (Summersdale)(Pevná vazba)

Instagran: When Old People and Technology Collide (Summersdale)(Pevná vazba)

Modern technology can be daunting, especially if you're a silver surfer. How are you supposed to remember your password when you can't even remember where you left your glasses? Whether you're struggling with social media or wrestling with your word processor, you'll find plenty to laugh about in

The Old Truck (Pumphrey Jerome)(Pevná vazba)

When is an old truck something more? On a small, bustling farm, a resilient and steadfast pickup works tirelessly alongside the family that lives there, and becomes a part of the dreams and ambitions of the family's young daughter.After long days and years of hard work leave the old truck rusting

How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure (Rocco John)(Pevná vazba)

When I Was a Fairy (Silson Tom)(Pevná vazba)

When I Was a Fairy is a heart-warming tale about love, loss and growing old. Touching on themes of dementia, old age, and relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren, this is not only a story about fairies, but also on the magic of life and what we can share with one another from

Unfit for Purpose: When Human Evolution Collides with the Modern World (Hart Adam)(Pevná vazba)

Forged by natural selection and honed by evolution, humans are perfectly adapted machines. . . for a world that no longer exists. In Unfit for Purpose, biologist and broadcaster Professor Adam Hart explores the mismatch between our fundamental biology and the modern world we have created. In each

People Count: Contact-Tracing Apps and Public Health (Landau Susan)(Pevná vazba)

An introduction to the technology of contact tracing and its usefulness for public health, considering questions of efficacy, equity, and privacy. How do you stop a pandemic before a vaccine arrives? Contact tracing is key, the first step in a process that has proven effective: trace, test, and

You're Not Old, You're Vintage (Summersdale)(Pevná vazba)

'Don't let ageing get you down. It's too hard to get back up.' --John WagnerLike a valuable antique, maybe your smooth finish has become a little lined and your legs creak from time to time. But don't worry: even if you no longer have all your original parts and nobody can find your instruction

The Gingerbread Girl (Ernst Lisa Campbell)(Pevná vazba)

The lonely old woman and the lonely old man decide to bake a girl this time, but when they open the oven, she runs off like her brother did. Never fear, this smart cookie has a plan to outfox the fox. Will it work? Let's just say that the ending is sweet for everyone.'Ernst's familiar art, here

The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters (Nichols Tom)(Pevná vazba)

Technology and increasing levels of education have exposed people to more information than ever before. These societal gains, however, have also helped fuel a surge in narcissistic and misguided intellectual egalitarianism that has crippled informed debates on any number of issues. Today, everyone

100 Things to Do in a Forest (Davis Jennifer)(Pevná vazba)

In an age when people are in search of new and more fulfilling experiences to replace screens and bring families together, this book explores 100 ways to connect with nature and discover the benefits of forest fun. From bushcraft activities like whittling and firelighting to spiritual pursuits like

Migrant, Refugee, Smuggler, Saviour (Tinti Peter)(Pevná vazba)

When states, charities and NGOs either ignore or are overwhelmed by movement of people on a vast scale, criminal networks step into the breach. This book explains what happens

Repentance (Diaz Eloisa)(Pevná vazba)

Past and present collide in this sharp and darkly funny crime novel set in

Lionhearts (Makaryk Nathan)(Pevná vazba)

History and myth collide in Nathan Makaryk's Lionhearts, a riveting story of vengeance, redemption and war, perfect for fans of Game of

Positivity for Every Day: Simple Tips and Inspiring Quotes to Help You Look on the Bright Side (Summersdale)(Pevná vazba)

Warren Buffett Speaks: Wit and Wisdom from the World's Greatest Investor (Lowe Janet)(Pevná vazba)

When Warren Buffett Speaks. . . people listen. 'If people want to improve their investing skills, it has to help to study how the Master does it. This short book outlines Buffett's philosophy and techniques.' --Peter S. Lynch, Fidelity Investments 'Common sense with a deft irony . . .' --John C

Convergent Evolution in Stone-Tool Technology (O'Brien Michael J.)(Pevná vazba)

Scholars from a variety of disciplines consider cases of convergence in lithic technology, when functional or developmental constraints result in similar forms in independent lineages.Hominins began using stone tools at least 2.6 million years ago, perhaps even 3.4 million years ago. Given the

Gaming and Technology Addiction - Breakthroughs in Research and Practice(Pevná vazba)

Technology and gaming addiction have become a concern in recent years as technology use has become ubiquitous. Gaming and Technology Addiction explores the social and psychological implications of technology and gaming addiction in addition to ways to manage and treat this unique form of

Microwave Mixer Technology and Applications (Henderson Bert)(Pevná vazba)

Gaming Technology - Streaming, VR and More (Wood John)(Pevná vazba)

The Language of Money and Debt: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Mooney Annabelle)(Pevná vazba)

This book analyses the language that ordinary people employ when discussing money, debt and financial behaviour. In doing so, it addresses common underlying questions concerning definitions of money and value, and scrutinises how people construct, negotiate and articulate meaning in these

You're Never Too Old To... (Cornwall Lizzie)(Pevná vazba)

Over 100 ideas and spontaneous adventures to stay young at heart. People often say that you should act your age, but what do they know? This sourcebook of delightful ideas and uplifting quotes will tempt you to try something new every day, whether it's dancing all night, laughing till dawn or

Goblin Girl (Romanova Moa)(Pevná vazba)

Things seem to be looking up when Moa Romanova -- broke, depressed, and living in a squat above an old store -- matches with a very famous celebrity on a popular hook-up site. Not only does the 53-year-old man like Moa -- he also immediately validates and motivates her in a way that not even her

Two Kings (Lewis Emma)(Pevná vazba)

When the old king dies, a Duke and Earl find themselves in competition for the Kingdom. Their vanity and greed see them locked in a futile battle, which impacts the lives of the people who live in the Kingdom. But what do the people want? And will anyone listen? In this moralistic tale about the

Food Science and Technology (Campbell-Platt Geoffrey)(Pevná vazba)

Food Science and Technology, Second Edition is a comprehensive text and reference book designed to cover all the essential elements of food science and technology, including all core aspects of major food science and technology degree programs being taught worldwide. The book is supported by the