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Step into the action-packed world of LEGO® NINJAGO™ and discover everything there is to know about the legendary Ninja! Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the NINJA? Join Lloyd and the Ninja on an amazing journey of discovery. Learn the truth about the Ninja's incredible powers. Uncover secrets about mysterious locations. Revisit ancient history and fierce battles. Get up close with great vehicles, mighty mechs, fantastic dragons and much more in this must-have guide to t...

Get the facts about the biggest beauty and skincare trends from Instagram's cosmetic science expert Dr Michelle Wong. Will eating dairy give me acne? Do I need to wear sunscreen every day? How often should I wash my hair? What's the best way to fade scars? And is "clean beauty" really as healthy as it sounds?The Science of Beauty reveals the truth behind the bold marketing claims and viral TikTok trends, and tells you what you really need to know about the products you use ev...

The Tao Te Ching, written around 300BC, describes the fundamental beliefs of Taoism, addressing how to live a simple, peaceful and harmonious life, how to rid oneself of desires and institutions that promote greed.
This traditional Chinese-bound dual-language edition presents the original Chinese text with a new translation on the facing page.

Chinese Astrology is a beautifully illustrated guide with easy-to-use instructions to help you understand the fundamental ideas and determine the more advanced aspects accompanied by an explanation of each character and its significance within Chinese astrology: the perfect guide to your inner and outer life.

Astrology, tarot, palmistry, and other spiritual arts are having a moment—and that includes the spirits we enjoy during cocktail hour. With this deeply researched collection of intoxicating treats, readers will be able to mix a drink that reflects their interests and satisfies their curiosity. Over the course of five chapters, the authors map out esoteric philosophies that have fuelled the dark arts of their times.Each recipe is presented in a double-page spread that includes...

Autorów tomu interesują naukowe, kulturowe i artystyczne dyskursy na temat epidemii, jak również typowe dla nich przedstawienia oraz materializacje wirusów (w tym wirusów komputerowych i innych przejawów wiralności w życiu społecznym). Część pierwsza zawiera artykuły, które sytuują rozmaite przedstawienia epidemii na szerokim tle aktualnej problematyki relacji ekologicznych i katastrof środowiskowych. Teksty w drugiej części przekonują z kolei, że myślenie z wirusam...

Elisabeth i Jack mają za sobą dwadzieścia lat małżeństwa. Kiedy ich córki wyprowadzają się z domu, dociera do nich, że ich związek się wypalił - stał się konwencjonalny i pozbawiony miłości. Rozmyślania o niewykorzystanych szansach doprowadzają do separacja, która jednak nie przynosi im szczęścia.Choć każde z nich odnosi sukcesy zawodowe, to oboje odkrywają, że bez siebie nie będą mogli być szczęśliwi. Czy uda się na nowo rozpalić namiętność i poczuć miłość?Kristin Hannah, pr...

Deepen your coffee knowledge, experiment with different beans, methods, and flavours, and become a barista at home with The Coffee Book and its 70 recipes. Discover the origins of coffee and its production before exploring over 40 country profiles, showcasing the incredible variety of beans grown around the world.Appreciate the nuances of flavour from bean to bean using the taster's wheel to identify different flavours and understand which notes complement one another.Mast...

„Konklawe. Tajemnice wyborów papieskich” autorstwa ks. Przemysława Śliwińskiego odkrywa kulisy jednego z najbardziej fascynujących wydarzeń w Kościele katolickim i świecie globalnej polityki. Dwie elekcje, dwa różne systemy wyboru przywódcy: prezydenta USA i papieża. Łączy je jedno – ostateczna decyzja należy do wybranego grona elektorów. W Stanach Zjednoczonych ich głosy odzwierciedlają wolę wyborców i podlegają ścisłemu mandatowi. W Watykanie kardynałowie-elekto...

Czy zdajecie sobie sprawę, że Ocean Spokojny mógłby pomieścić wszystkie kontynenty Ziemi? A czy wiecie, że płetwal błękitny waży tyle, co 25 słoni, i że gepard jest trzy razy szybszy od najszybszego człowieka na świecie? Albo że mieszkańcy Tokio mogliby zaludnić całą Polskę? Czasami trudno nam zrozumieć tak abstrakcyjne pojęcia, jakimi są: wysokość, masa, głębokość, prędkość czy objętość, i wyobrazić sobie, czy coś jest duże, średnie czy małe, chyba że porównamy to...

Die tun was: Henry Ford gab 1908 dem Automobilzeitalter mit seinem Model T, dem ersten Auto vom Fließband, den entscheidenden Impuls. Im Laufe des 20. Jahrhunderts wandelte sich das Auto von einer knatternden Arbeitsmaschine zu einem Hingucker mit Heckflossen und schließlich zum rollenden Statussymbol nebst Kühlerfigur. Das anfangs als technische Innovation bestaunte Auto wurde zum Inbegriff des modernen Lebens und Garanten von Freiheit und Mobilität schlechthin.20th Century ...

An icon of 1980s New York, Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) first made his name under the graffiti tag "SAMO," before establishing his studio practice and catapulting to fast fame at the age of 20. Although his career lasted barely a decade, he remains a cult figure of artistic social commentary, and a trailblazer in the mediation of graffiti and gallery art. Basquiat's work drew upon diverse sources and media to create an original and urgent artistic vocabulary, biting with ...

W 2024 roku minęło ćwierć wieku od ukazania się w wydawnictwie VEDA pierwszej edycji książki Ulice Solca. To dzieje jurydyki, małego miasteczka, z własnym wójtem i ratuszem, które w XIX wieku, stało się centrum przemysłu Królestwa Polskiego. Rozwój kolei i inkorporacja przedmieść Warszawy w 1916 roku definitywnie zamknęła okres odrębności tej nadwiślańskiej części Warszawy. W XXI wieku Warszawa znów zwróciła się frontem do królowej polskich rzek. Solec, jako część Powiśla, wy...

In the second volume of his landmark First World War trilogy, Professor Nick Lloyd tells the story for the first time of what Winston Churchill once called the 'unknown war': the vast conflict in Eastern Europe and the Balkans that brought about the collapse of three empires.Much has been written about the fighting in France and Belgium, yet the Eastern Front was no less bloody. Between 1914 and 1917, huge numbers of people - perhaps as many as 16 million soldiers and two mil...

‘Brimming with surprising insights and useful tips. The resource we need for avoiding misunderstandings and making genuine connections’ Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think AgainThe essential guide for when (and how best) to use virtual communication tools, from video to instant messaging and everything in between. Andrew Brodsky is here to explain that, yes, that meeting could have been an email. And that email? Maybe it should have been a voice memo. Your camera? It’s ok...

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this magical edition of  Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland, complete with a bold new cover.Follow Alice down . . .down . . .down . . .The rabbit hole and into Wonderland, a world that grows curiouser and curiouserby the minute . . . but don’t be late!Lost in a strange world with even stranger characters, Alice meets a Cheshire Cat with a great big grin, a tea sipping an...

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition Little Women complete with a stunning new cover.Christmas won't be the same this year in the March household, with Father at war and Mother struggling to make ends meet. But even though times are tough, the March sisters' spirits remain high! Together, through love, heartache, and a 'misplaced' manuscript, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy learn that growing ...

Książka jest cyklem studiów o odczuwaniu i doświadczaniu braku oraz o akcie twórczym wynikającym z uświadomienia sobie przez poetów braku jako cechy bytu. Autorka analizuje sposób ujmowania tej kategorii przez Juliusza Słowackiego, Felicjana Faleńskiego, Adama Asnyka, Marię Konopnicką, Kazimierza Tetmajera, Wacława Rolicza-Liedera, Leopolda Staffa, Marię Komornicką, Wincentego Koraba-Brzozowskiego, Bronisławę Ostrowską i Bolesława Leśmiana, nadto okazyjnie – innych ...

Jump into the action-packed LEGO Marvel multiverse with DK's latest Visual Dictionary, complete with an exclusive minifigure.Discover everything you need to know about the latest sets, vehicles, and minifigures. See every detail of the Guardians of the Galaxy's spaceship, explore Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, examine the advanced vehicles of Wakanda, discover Spider-Man's most dastardly villains, and find out about your favourite LEGO Marvel minifigures - from Black Pan...

From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. Engaging storybook-style descriptions of each object allow readers to delve into facts, myths, trivia, and key discoveries about the Solar System and beyond. Wonder at the rocky rings around Saturn...

A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. This book explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it's a fun read, it takes its subject seriously - taking an historical, comprehensive approach to the supernatural world acro...

Puzzled by past tenses? Confused by comparatives? This clearly structured and beautifully presented workbook is packed with grammar practice activities that make learning English grammar incredibly easy. The English for Everyone English Grammar Guide Practice Book is an essential companion to the English for Everyone English Grammar Guide, a comprehensive reference book that makes even the trickiest grammar rules clear and simple.The Practice Book mirrors the unit-by-unit str...

Become a seasoning expert and transform your meals from bland to flavourful. Explore the science behind making incredible spice blends and discover how they work together to create exciting layers of flavour and new sensations. This is the perfect book for curious cooks and adventurous foodies.Spice profiles - organised by their dominant flavour compound - showcase the world's top spices with recipe ideas, information on how to buy, use, and store, and in-depth science to he...

Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer a window on a key event. Step into the action and follow Ghengis Khan sweeping through China, Napoleon conquering Europe, or two world wars raging across the globe. See empires rise and fall - from the Egyptians and the Azte...