Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010 - The first book in the hilarious series from the original Queen of Teen. You\'ll laugh your tights off . .

The definitive biography of a larger-than-life president who defied norms, divided a nation, and changed Washington forever Andrew Jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from nothing to create the modern presidency. Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the

In his critically acclaimed book, In the Country of Country, Nicholas Dawidoff travels to the origins of country music and talks to the musicians who created this original American art

A bumper collection of easy, medium and difficult Su Doku puzzles to test your mental dexterity, powers of logic and deduction. You will find 100 easy, 100 medium and 100 hard puzzles in this latest collection so you can gauge your progression through the difficulty levels. Are you ready for the

This book helps survivors find the road to recovery and learn healthy practices that will lead to thriving, not just surviving. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse can begin a recovery journey informed by accurate understandings, not myths, and empowered by processes that help them thrive. Written for men and women by an author who is herself a survivor, this guide tells the truth about what complex

Rumpelstiltskin is back This time he\'s making mischief with his multiplying stick. Can Peter unlock the secret of the stick in time to save the kingdom? Whimsical illustrations bring fun to multiplying whole numbers and

From the director of Dragged Across ConcreteDecades in the future Corpus Chrome, Inc. develops a robotic body, dubbed a \"mannequin,\" that can revive, sustain and interface with a cryonically-preserved human brain. Like all new technology, it is copyrighted. Hidden behind lawyers and a chrome facade, the inscrutable organization resurrects a variety of notable minds, pulling the deceased back from

Candide, or Optimism (1759) written by Voltaire, the shining star of the French Enlightenment, is a biting, hilarious and frequently outrageous satire that pokes philosophical fun at -- of all things -- the doctrine of optimism. Candide is a nave youth stubbornly adhering to the notion that \"all is for the best in this, the best of all possible worlds,\" despite being cast into a flood of misfortunes

The most comprehensive compilation of stability ball exercises available. Over 450 exercises with the stability ball, also know as the Swiss ball or strength ball. Plus even more variations. Efficient one-on-one, partner and group exercises at all levels, for beginners, intermediate and advanced exercisers, including Olympic Athletes. With more than 900 photos and step-by-step text on proper exercise

Edexcel GCSE Maths, Higher Homework Book has been created by experts to help deliver exam success in Edexcel\'s new Maths GCSE. Written for Higher tier students, the homework book supports the corresponding student book, and provides students with a wealth of fluency

Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy has become indispensable in both diagnosis and treatment of GI disorders. It has been 10 years now since the first Endoscopy Forum Japan was held, and in that time, leading young endoscopists, including colleagues from Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States, have participated in the forum, discussing issues at the forefront of the field. Through their efforts,

This book argues that we need to explore how human beings can best coordinate and collaborate with robots in responsible ways. It investigates ethically important differences between human agency and robot agency to work towards an ethics of responsible human-robot

How could a loving God send people to hell? Will people have a chance after they die to believe in Jesus and go to heaven?With a humble respect for God\'s Word, Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle address the deepest questions you have about eternal destiny. They\'ve asked the same questions. Like you, sometimes they just don\'t want to believe in hell. But as they write, \"We cannot afford to be wrong

This volume contains ten original and interesting short stories that have been written with the Advanced Level English Language Learner in mind. The meanings of more difficult vocabulary are supplied and there is a brief comprehension exercise at the end of each story. All suggested answers are given at the end of the book. Read, enjoy and

A unique comparison between the two most numerous British and German tank types from 1941 to 1943. Although much has been written about the Panzer III, little attention has been given to the equally prominent Valentine tank. This work compares the respective strengths and weaknesses of these iconic tanks, which frequently went head-to-head in brutal battles across Europe, Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia.

Knížka vhodná pro nejmenší děti pro jejich první seznamovaní se světem. Rozvíjí jejich zrak, hmat a motorické schopnosti. Děti budou hledat schovaná africká zvířátka, měkká plstěná okénka umožní dětem zlepšovat poznávání světa hmatem. Na konci knihy na děti vykoukne překvapení. V malém kulatém zrcátku uvidí… Kohopak? No přece sebe! Díky malým rozměrům a připevnění ke kočárku je tato knížečka skvělým