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Evolution: a Very Short Introduction by Brian Charlesworth; Deborah Charlesworth
Category: Science | Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
Less than 450 years ago, all European scholars believed that the Earth was at the center of a Universe that was at most a few million miles in extent, and that the planets, sun, and stars all rotated around this center. Less than 250 years ago, they believed that the Universe was createdessentially in i ...Show more
Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction by Thomas Flynn
Category: Fiction | Series: Very Short Introductions
Existentialism was one of the leading philosophical movements of the twentieth century. Focusing on its seven leading figures, Sartre, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty and Camus, this "Very Short Introduction" provides a clear account of the key themes of the movement which ...Show more
Explorers: A New History by Matthew Lockwood
Category: History | Series: A\Norton Short Ser.
Unfurling a tapestry of surprising and historically overlooked figures spanning forty centuries and six continents, historian Matthew Lockwood narrates lives filled with imagination and wonder, curiosity, connection, and exchange. Familiar icons of exploration like Pocahontas, Columbus, Sacagawea, and C ...Show more
Extinction A Very Short Introduction by Wignall Paul B
Category: Science | Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
Most people are familiar with the dodo and the dinosaur, but extinction has occurred throughout the history of life, with the result that nearly all the species that have ever existed are now extinct. Today, species are disappearing at an ever increasing rate, whilst past losses have occurred during sev ...Show more
Fairy Tale by Marina Warner
Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
From wicked queens, beautiful princesses, elves, monsters, and goblins, to giants, glass slippers, poisoned apples, magic keys, and mirrors, the characters and images of fairy tales have cast a spell over readers and audiences, both adults and children, for centuries. These fantastic storieshave travell ...Show more
Famous Five Adventures Collection: Five and a Half-Term Adventure, George's Hair is Too Long & Good Old Timmy by Enid Blyton
Category: Early Reader | Series: Famous Five: Short Stori Ser.
All the excitement of a Famous Five adventure in three full-colour short stories, perfect for newly confident readersJulian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy enjoy three exciting adventures in this collection, fully illustrated with bright new pictures. In the first story Timmy sniffs out an adventure when ...Show more
Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Five and the Missing Prize by Enid Blyton, Sufiya Ahmed
Category: Children's Classic Fiction | Series: Famous Five: Short Stories Ser.
Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up!When the Five go to the village show, they find themselves in the heart of a storm! Can they help find the prize that has mysteriously disappeared?Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, ...Show more
Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Mysterious Noise by Enid Blyton, Sufiya Ahmed
Category: CHILDREN'S MIDDLE FICTION | Series: Famous Five: Short Stories Ser.
Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers, aged 5 and up! In this full-colour, newly created adventure story, the Five investigate a mysterious noise on Kirrin Island...The Five are camping on Kirrin Island and hear a mysterious noise coming from the castle. And when they don't find anything in the ...Show more
Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Painting Puzzle: Book 17 by Enid Blyton, Sufiya Ahmed
Category: Early Readers | Series: Famous Five: Short Stories Ser.
The Five are excited to go to the opening of a brand new museum, but their visit takes a turn when they notice one of the paintings has been replaced with a fake! Who could have taken the priceless art piece, and can the Five find out before it's too late? Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved ...Show more
Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Timmy and the Treasure by Enid Blyton
Category: Children's Classic Fiction | Series: Famous Five: Short Stories Ser.
Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up!The Five are on a special mission to help create a little public garden to honour late Mr Tidyworth. But when Timmy digs up a shining silver necklace, they must find out who buried it and just how val ...Show more
Fashion (A Very Short Introduction) by Rebecca Arnold
Category: Fashion | Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
Fashion is a dynamic global industry that plays an important role in the economic, political, cultural, and social lives of an international audience. It spans high art and popular culture, and plays a significant role in material and visual culture. This book introduces fashion's myriad influences and ...Show more
Fat City Short Black 2 by Karen Hitchcock
Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Short Blacks
'I ask a young 200-kilo patient what he snacks on. 'Nothing,' he says. I look him in the eye. Nothing? He nods. I ask him about his chronic skin infections, his diabetes. He tears up: 'I eat hot chips and fried dim sims and drink three bottles of Coke every afternoon. The truth is I'm addicted to eating ...Show more