Fiona Campbell ist eine Autorin, die ihre literarischen Leidenschaften mit ihrer Liebe zum Backen verbindet. Ihre kreativen Werke für Kinder und Erwachsene zeichnen sich durch einen einzigartigen Ansatz aus, der ihre persönlichen Interessen widerspiegelt. Sie sucht mit Begeisterung nach Wegen, die Welt der Geschichten mit dem Geschmack und Duft von Speisen zu verbinden, was ihren Werken eine unverkennbare Dimension verleiht. Ihr erstes Kinderbuch entstand aus dem Wunsch heraus, ihr Handwerk mit jungen Lesern zu teilen, während ihr Werk für Erwachsene tiefere Themen erforscht.
Ein japanischer Angestellter, der gerade gefeuert wurde. Ein verlotterter Glücksspieler, der sich für Elvis hält. Gemeinsam streifen sie durch Tokio, auf der Suche nach einem Job. Die 10-Millionen-Volt-Idee fährt vom Himmel, als einer der beiden vom Blitz getroffen wird ═ auf der Driving Range. Der Plan könnte beide zu Millionären machen, würde ihnen nicht einfach jemand die famose Idee klauen ...
Thunder and Lightning portrays the world's most spectacular and ferocious weather. New, stunning and realistic Discovery artwork explains how and why all kinds of storms happen. Simple text outlines the latest and most up-to-date theories about lightning and thunderstorm formation.Includes a unique eight-page foldout on what to do and what not to do when lightning strikes.---Part of a series of information books, this book concerns the weather, and explains: how clouds, rain and winds are caused why we get hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, monsoons, frost, floods, and of course, thunder and lightning, and how these effects can sometimes be dramatic and destructive.Each book in the series contains a gatefold, which features a scene in worsening weather conditions from a calm, still day to a force 12- hurricane, causing almost total devastation.A fun quiz at the end enables children to test their knowledge.
Flight explores and explains the fascinating story of our urge to fly - from the first fake wings to the incredibly courageous flights made in early balloons, airships, gliders, planes, and spacecraft. Wonderful Discovery artwork reveals how all kinds of creatures fly and how we successfully exploit and adapt these natural techniques.Includes a panoramic eight-page gatefold revealing the cockpit and flight deck of a jumbo jet plane.---One of a series of information books, which enables the reader to discover all sorts of interesting facts about a range of subjects. This book looks at how and why things fly (including machines, birds, insects and some animals), how people have experimented over the years with different kinds of flying machines, and how in less than a hundred years since the first successful flight people can now fly to the moon. Some of the record-breaking achievements are listed, and the book contains a gatefold, which features a busy airport scene with a cut-away illustration of a jumbo jet. At the end there is a fun quiz enabling children to test their general knowledge.
This books attacks the ideological foundations of capitalism, starting with the mystifications surrounding the idea of the market .
Focusing on pancreatic pathology, this updated volume offers a practical guide that incorporates recent advancements in concepts and classifications. It emphasizes potential pitfalls and mimics, providing illustrations and strategies for recognition and avoidance. A new chapter on transplant pathology enhances the content, while over 200 new macroscopic and microscopic images enrich the visual understanding of the subject.
"Pathology of the Pancreas: A Practical Approach" offers a thorough overview of adult pancreatic pathology, featuring extensive illustrations and tables to aid pathologists in diagnostic reporting. It highlights potential pitfalls, provides recognition guidance, and includes clinical information essential for multidisciplinary management. This resource serves as a practical reference for everyday use.
Packed full of curious and surprising facts about medicine and beautifully illustrated with maps, photographs and images, this is the perfect guide book for anyone with a passion for urban walks, the history of London and, of course, medicine.
The compelling, previously unknown story of the wartime adventures of Bob Allen: pilot, aerial photographer, and prisoner of war--a remarkable man who served his country across the world from Africa to Europe during World War II.
Elem. to Adv. An energetic 40-60 hour refresher course in general English with an emphasis on improving the quality of students' language performance. It is designed to provide confidence in general English quickly & effectively. Listening & reading texts are short & productive. Activity types include memory skills, speed-learning techniques & timed challenges. Student's Book contains 40-60 classroom hours of material plus practice exercises & writing tasks for use in class or at home (no Workbook required). Publ. 2000 - 2001. schovat popis