The Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information (Botham Noel)(Paperback)

The Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information (Botham Noel)(Paperback)

Weird and amazing facts for curious minds of all kinds Looking for fascinating facts and trivia that readers of all ages can enjoy? The Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information is filled with the oddest and funniest tidbits about history, science, food, animals, and more. A great gift for kids

Head on: Ian Botham: The Autobiography (Botham Ian)(Paperback)

Voted the greatest English cricketer of the 20th century by the fans, Sir Ian Botham is the English game s one true living legend and his story both on and off the pitch reads like a 'Boy s Own' rollercoaster ride. Born with a natural genius for the game, Botham began breaking records with bat and

Totally Awesome Mazes and Puzzles (Activity book for Ages 6 - 9) (Cottage Door Press)(Paperback / softback)

Conquistadors of the Useless (Terray Lionel)(Paperback)

'If my library was to somehow catch fire and I could only save one book, the long out of print Conquistadors of the Useless, by Lionel Terray, would be it.' -- Explore magazine 'The finest mountaineering narrative ever written.' -- David Roberts, author of Mountain of My Fear * One of National

The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge (Flexner Abraham)(Pevná vazba)

A short, provocative book about why 'useless' science often leads to humanity's greatest technological breakthroughs A forty-year tightening of funding for scientific research has meant that resources are increasingly directed toward applied or practical outcomes, with the intent of creating

The Little Book of Yorkshire (Howse Geoffrey)(Paperback)

The Little Book of Yorkshire is a fascinating, fact-packed compendium of the sort of information which no-one will want to be

Freedom of Information Officer's Handbook (Gibbons Paul)(Paperback / softback)

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the practical management of freedom of information compliance, including interpretation of the Act as well as the Environmental Information

Time Travel (Gleick James)(Paperback / softback)

AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR From the acclaimed author of The Information and Chaos, a mind-bending exploration of time travel: its subversive origins, its evolution in literature and science, and its influence on our understanding of time itself. Gleick's story begins at the turn of the twentieth

Implementing the Information Literacy Framework: A Practical Guide for Librarians (Harmeyer Dave)(Paperback)

This book and its website address the implementation of the The Framework of Information Literacy in Higher Education. It gives the tools and strategies to implement Framework-based information literacy experiences for students and faculty, creating a campus culture that understands, and

A Conspiracy of Silence (Legat Anna)(Paperback)

A totally gripping Wiltshire mystery: the fifth book in the unputdownable DI Gillian Marsh

Bisl Next - A Framework for Business Information Management (Van Haren Publishing)(Paperback)

This book describes the framework of the next generation of Business Information Services Library, BiSL(R). BiSL Next is a public domain standard for business information management with guiding principles, good practices and practical templates. It offers guidance for digitally engaged business

The Little Book of Cambridgeshire (Clifford Caroline)(Paperback)

THE LITTLE BOOK OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE is a compendium full of information which will make you say, 'I never knew that ' Contained within is a plethora of entertaining stories about the county and its famous - and occasionally infamous - men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements,

Horrid Henry: Fun in the Sun (Simon Francesca)(Paperback / softback)

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Get ready for a bumper edition of mayhem with this totally awesome collection of six favourite Horrid Henry

The Little Book of Herefordshire (Vaughan David J.)(Paperback)

The Little Book of Herefordshire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, 'I never knew that 'Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Herefordshire's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs

For a Pragmatics of the Useless (Manning Erin)(Paperback)

What has a use in the future, unforeseeably, is radically useless now. What has an effect now is not necessarily useful, if it falls through the gaps. In For a Pragmatics of the Useless Erin Manning examines what falls outside the purview of already known functions and established standards of

The Little Book of the Cotswolds (Broomhall Gillian)(Paperback)

All sorts of fascinating information you never knew about the Cotswolds, new in

Horrid Henry's Sizzling Summer (Simon Francesca)(Paperback / softback)

Have a sizzling summer with this totally awesome great value collection of six favourite Horrid Henry summer stories in one

The Neuroscience of Addiction (Filbey Francesca Mapua)(Paperback)

This book addresses a growing need for accessible information on the neuroscience of addiction. In the past decade, neuroscientific research has greatly advanced our understanding of the brain mechanisms of addiction. However this information still remains largely confined to scientific outlets. As

Blithe Spirit (Coward Noel)(Paperback)

Written in 1941 this book remians the longest-running comedy in the history of the British theatre for three

The Book of Awesome (Pasricha Neil)(Paperback)

New York Times BestsellerInternational BestsellerUSA Today BestsellerGlobe and Mail BestsellerToronto Star BestsellerVancouver Sun BestsellerMacleans BestsellerWinner of the Forest of Reading Award Based on the award-winning 10-million-plus-hit blog 1000awesomethings.com, The Book of Awesome is a

General Relativity (Wald Robert M.)(Paperback)

'Wald's book is clearly the first textbook on general relativity with a totally modern point of view; and it succeeds very well where others are only partially successful. The book includes full discussions of many problems of current interest which are not treated in any extant book, and all these

Modern Methods in Horology: A Book of Practical Information for Young Watchmakers (Hood Grant)(Paperback)

This book offers a history of horology to the turn of the 20th century, with chapters on watchmaking and repair. Perhaps author Grant Hood can put the aims of the book in the best perspective: 'Knowing the difficulties that present themselves to the average watchmaker as he begins serving his

Awesome Book of Space (Frost Adam (Author))(Paperback / softback)

Awesome Book of Animals (Frost Adam (Author))(Paperback / softback)