Taking on Gravity: A Guide to Inventing the Impossible from the Man Who Learned to Fly (Browning Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Taking on Gravity - Browning Richard

For fans of Adrian Newey, Guy Martin and Chris Hadfield, in Taking on Gravity inventor Richard Browning tells the inspiring story behind his iconic jet suit, and shares his creative principles for generating true innovation.From Icarus to Iron Man, the dream of human flight has always inspired and

Taking on Gravity - A Guide to Inventing the Impossible from the Man Who Learned to Fly

For fans of Adrian Newey, Guy Martin and Chris Hadfield, in Taking on Gravity inventor Richard Browning tells the inspiring story behind his iconic jet suit, and shares his creative principles for generating true innovation. From Icarus to Iron Man, the dream of human flight has always inspired and

Coming to Our Senses: A Boy Who Learned to See, a Girl Who Learned to Hear, and How We All Discover the World (Barry Susan R.)(Pevná vazba)

A neurobiologist reexamines the personal nature of perception in this groundbreaking guide to a new model for our senses. We think of perception as a passive, mechanical process, as if our eyes are cameras and our ears microphones. But as neurobiologist Susan R. Barry argues, perception is a

From 221b Baker Street: A Guide to London's Literary Landmarks (Halliday Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Explores London both from the viewpoint of the many writers who have used it as a stage for their plots and their characters; and of the readers whose imagination is fired by the knowledge that they are standing outside the home of David Copperfield on the Strand or Count Dracula's residence in

How to Overcome Your Childhood (The School of Life)(Pevná vazba)

A guide to breaking free from the enduring, and sometimes damaging, behavioral patterns learned in childhood. When trying to deal with our current troubles and anxieties, it can be deeply irritating to be asked to consider our childhoods. They happened so long ago; we can probably barely remember,

All Will Be Well - Good Advice from Winston Churchill (Langworth Richard M. (Author))(Pevná vazba)

In troubled times who better to turn to for advice and reassurance than the man who led Britain through her most difficult days - Winston Churchill. This title collects the famous and inspiring words of the man voted the Greatest Briton and one of history's most remarkable

The Man Who Died Twice - Richard Osman

It's the following Thursday. Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He's made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life. As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth

Everything I Need to Know about Christmas I Learned from a Little Golden Book (Muldrow Diane)(Pevná vazba)

The Poky Little Puppy, the Gingerbread Man, and many other classic Golden Books characters help illustrate this wise and witty guide to the holidays A perfect gift for Little Golden Book lovers - young and old Delightfully retro yet utterly of the moment, this companion to the bestselling

Girl on Pointe - Chloe's Guide to Taking on the World (Lukasiak Chloe)(Pevná vazba)

The Guns of John Moses Browning: The Remarkable Story of the Inventor Whose Firearms Changed the World (Gorenstein Nathan)(Pevná vazba)

The first major biography of 'the Thomas Edison of guns,' John Moses Browning, a visionary inventor who designed the modern handgun and whose awe-inspiring array of firearms helped ensure victory in numerous American wars and found an important place in American culture. Few people are aware that

The Kitchen Garden Book: The Complete Practical Guide to Kitchen Gardening, from Planning and Planting to Harvesting and Storing (Bird Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Happiest Man on Earth - The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor (Jaku Eddie)(Pevná vazba)

The moving and inspiring story of an Auschwitz survivor who shares what he's learned about gratitude, tolerance and

River Fly-Fishing:the Comprehensive Guide (Lapsley Peter)(Pevná vazba)

A guide to river fly-fishing for trout and grayling in the rivers of the UK. It includes topics such as: the history of river fly-fishing; the types and natures of the streams and rivers in which trout, sea trout and grayling are found; the behaviour of the fish and of the creatures they eat;

The Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven (Mull Brandon)(Pevná vazba)

The 3.5 million fans who bought Fablehaven know the series has many imaginative mythical creatures especially dragons. Every one of the dragons has a name and a special power and they all look different and are described in words, but they existed only in our imagination....UNTIL NOW. The

Field Guide to the Birds of Bangladesh (Grimmett Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Nothing to Hide (Oswald James)(Pevná vazba)

From one of the UK's biggest crime writers - the man who brought you the bestselling Inspector McLean novels - comes the second book in his Constance Fairchild series, NOTHING TO

John Marshall: The Man Who Made the Supreme Court (Brookhiser Richard)(Pevná vazba)

The life of John Marshall, Founding Father and America's premier chief justice. In 1801, a genial and brilliant Revolutionary War veteran and politician became the fourth chief justice of the United States. He would hold the post for 34 years (still a record), expounding the Constitution he loved

How to Take Awesome Photos of Cats (Marttila Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

A fun and practical guide to taking the perfect pics of your cat from the photographer of Cats on Catnip -- a great gift for the feline fanatic in your life. If you or someone you know loves a cat, chances are they love taking pictures of their cat, too. But cats can be tricky little guys to

Cuttings from the Tangle (Buckner Richard)(Pevná vazba)

A debut prose-poem collection from the cult

Powering the World's Airliners: Engine Developments from the Propeller to the Jet Age (Decher Reiner)(Pevná vazba)

The first efforts of man to fly were limited by his ability to generate sufficient power to lift a heavier-than-air machine off the ground. Propulsion and thrust have therefore been the most fundamental elements in the development of aircraft engines.From the simple propellers of the first

Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon (Kuhlmann Torben)(Pevná vazba)

A long time ago a mouse learned to fly . . . and crossed the Atlantic. But what happened next? Torben Kuhlmann's stunning new book transports readers to the moon and beyond On the heels of Lindbergh: The Tale of a Flying Mouse comes Armstrong: A Mouse on the Moon--where dreams are determined only

Special Duties Pilot: The Man Who Flew the Real 'Inglorious Bastards' Behind Enemy Lines (Billings John M.)(Pevná vazba)

If there was ever a man who was born to fly, it is John M. Billings. He took his first plane ride in 1926, began taking piloting lessons in 1938, and joined the US Army Air Force in July 1942. After training he was assigned to fly Consolidated B-24 Liberator long-range bombers. He joined the 825th

Doctor Who: Star Tales (Cole Steve)(Pevná vazba)

'Even though they're gone from the world, they're never gone from me.' The Doctor is many things - curious, funny, brave, protective of her friends...and a shameless namedropper. While she and her companions battled aliens and travelled across the universe, the Doctor hinted at a host of previous,

Jungle Book (Kipling Rudyard)(Pevná vazba)

Among the best loved of all classics for children are the tales of Mowgli, the boy who learned the law of the jungle as he grew up among a pack of wolves in India's Seeonee Hills. First published in 1894, the book imagines a child living and flourishing in a community of animals - an idea that