You're still curious after reading 'Ask The Boffins!'. You still want more answers about the world around you, but nobody seems to know exactly how things really work. This book gives you 101 more simple answers to weird and baffling questions about all sorts of things, in nature, the universe, and all kinds of clever science stuff! Among the strange and wonderful things in this book, you'll find out cool stuff like: - How many bubbles are in a can of fizzy cola? - Is it possible to lick your own elbow? - Can fish get sea-sick? - How do flowers know when to open and close? - What makes farts and burps? - Is the 'five second rule' for dropped food really safe? - What's pee made of, and is it safe to drink it? - Do your fingernails still grow after you die? - Could AI machines ever enslave humans, and how? ... and even what earthworms taste like! For every weird question in this book, you'll get the simple answer first, then a proper explanation of the how and why. All the questions were chosen because most people don't know the real answers - but now YOU will! There are hours and hours of fun and fact-finding to dig into, and you'll end up being the smartest scientist you know. You'll be able to amaze your friends with weird facts every day for months on end! So join me now on this rollercoaster ride of a quest for weird, strange and cool facts about life, the universe and everything!
NATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES There’s no rest for a Longknife—even if you’re a newlywed. Vice Admiral Kris Longknife’s honeymoon gets cancelled when she hears that the space raider’s home world may have been discovered. Finding where the raiders came from could be the key to saving humanity. If only uncovering their secrets was that easy… As Kris returns home, she ends up tangling with a mutinous crew determined to take off on their own. The dissident group leads Kris straight into a new mess—a system filled with strange, deadly enemies poised to wipe another sentient civilization out of existence. Kris and her squadron are ready to prevent total annihilation, but the mutineers have other plans…
All seven books in Gary Gregor's 'Foley & Rose', a series of Australian crime novels, now in one volume! Vengeance List: After a cop is brutally killed at the police headquarters in steamy Darwin, right under the noses of his colleagues, lead homicide investigator Russell Foley is assigned to the case. More murders soon follow, leaving investigating officers baffled. Meanwhile, Sam Rose - private investigator, former police detective and one-time best friend of Russell Foley - is hired to covertly investigate the killings. Can Russell and Sam put their past differences aside, and catch the killer before he claims another victim? Lasseter's Cave: It's desolate and dangerous, and about as deep into the infamous Australian outback as anyone would dare to venture. An eminent neurosurgeon and his family are shot dead, their bodies left to the ravages of the desert sun. Detective Inspector Russell Foley and his best friend, Detective Sergeant Sam Rose, are sent into the heart of the legendary Harold Lasseter, "Lost Reef of Gold" country, to investigate the brutal murders. But is it Gold Fever, the twisted mind of a deranged killer protecting that which he believes is his... or something else entirely? Bones In The Well: Skeletal remains of several young women have been discovered in the bottom of a long-abandoned well, and Major Crime Investigators Russell Foley and Sam Rose are assigned to the case. They soon learn a number of young backpackers have been reported missing in the area. As yet another young girl is reported missing, Foley and Rose find themselves in a race against time to find her before she becomes another victim at the bottom of the well. The Petticoat Gang: Young, beautiful and deadly, best friends Amber, Ebony and Anna are on a mission to leave a past littered with tragedy behind them. Spurred by the promise of a future free of financial hardship, they travel to Alice Springs to rob banks and kill their way to a better life. Major Crime investigators Russell Foley and Sam Rose are assigned to the case, and they pursue the three desperate, determined women north. In a frantic chase to catch the killers and save lives, can they prevent more people from becoming victims of the Petticoat Gang? Safe House: An undercover Federal Police Officer, two Mexican assassins and Australian hitmen on Harleys all seem to be involved in Foley & Rose's next case. Jackson Traynor worked deep undercover for years, gaining the trust of the Australian arm of a drug syndicate. Now, he has enough evidence to send a lot of people to prison for a long time. The authorities place Traynor to Witness Protection, and Northern Territory Major Crime Detectives Russell Foley and Sam Rose are sent from Alice Springs to escort Traynor. Snatched!: An abandoned military training base hidden in the middle of the Australian outback. A school teacher and her class, kidnapped in broad daylight. A ransom demand of two million dollars, three former Australian Army commandos, and a desperate, corrupt politician. Major crime detectives Russell Foley and Sam Rose are assigned to find the hostages, bring them home safe and sound, and capture the kidnappers in the process. But can they find the teacher and her class before the kidnappers carry out their threat and kill them all? Desert Demon: Major Crime investigators Russell Foley and Sam Rose are on the hunt again. This time their prey is using the remote Aussie Outback as a hiding place and killing innocent holidaymakers near some of the Territory’s popular tourist attractions. Boxed in the iconic Kata Tjuta, the killer seems prepared to go to any lengths in order to make his way out. And this time, Sam's girlfriend's life is also on the line. But will she become another one of the killer's victims, and can Foley & Rose survive the inevitable final confrontation with the killer?
In 'THE GREATEST DICKENS CLASSICS (Illustrated Edition)', readers are treated to a collection of some of Charles Dickens' most renowned works, including 'A Tale of Two Cities', 'Great Expectations', and 'Oliver Twist'. The book is beloved for its ability to transport readers to diverse and vivid settings, showcasing Dickens' unmatched ability to craft richly detailed characters and intricate plotlines. Each story in this collection is accompanied by stunning illustrations that bring the tales to life, adding a visual element to Dickens' already captivating storytelling. This edition provides a comprehensive introduction to Dickens' enduring literary legacy. Charles Dickens, a Victorian-era writer, was deeply influenced by his own experiences of poverty and social injustice, which are mirrored in many of his works. His keen observations of society and talent for creating relatable characters have earned him a lasting place in classic literature. 'THE GREATEST DICKENS CLASSICS' offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of Dickens' writing in one beautifully curated volume. I highly recommend 'THE GREATEST DICKENS CLASSICS (Illustrated Edition)' to readers who appreciate timeless literature, intricate storytelling, and vivid character portraits. This collection is a must-have for any lover of classic literature seeking to immerse themselves in the world of one of the greatest English novelists of all time.
This carefully crafted ebook: "CHARLES DICKENS Ultimate Collection” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels Oliver Twist The Pickwick Papers Nicholas Nickleby The Old Curiosity Shop Barnaby Rudge Martin Chuzzlewit Dombey and Son David Copperfield Bleak House Hard Times Little Dorrit A Tale of Two Cities Great Expectations Our Mutual Friend The Mystery of Edwin Drood Christmas Novellas A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life The Haunted Man Short Story Collections Sketches by Boz Sketches of Young Gentlemen Sketches of Young Couples Master Humphrey' Clock Reprinted Pieces The Mudfog Papers Pearl-Fishing (First Series) Pearl-Fishing (Second Series) Christmas Stories Other Stories Children's Books Child's Dream of a Star Holiday Romance Stories About Children Every Child Can Read Dickens's Children Plays The Village Coquettes The Strange Gentleman The Lamplighter Is She His Wife Mr. Nightingale's Diary No Thoroughfare The Frozen Deep Poetry The Loving Ballad of Lord Bateman The Poems and Verses of Charles Dickens Travel Books American Notes Pictures From Italy The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices Other Works Sunday Under Three Heads A Child's History of England Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi The Life of Our Lord The Uncommercial Traveller Contributions to "All The Year Round” Contributions to "The Examiner” Miscellaneous Papers Essays & Articles A Coal Miner's Evidence The Lost Arctic Voyagers Frauds on the Fairies Adelaide Anne Procter In Memoriam W. M. Thackeray Speeches of Charles Dickens: Literary and Social Letters of Charles Dickens Criticism CHARLES DICKENS by G. K. Chesterton DICKENS by Sir Adolphus W. Ward THE LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS by John Forster MY FATHER AS I RECALL HIM by Mamie Dickens Charles Dickens (1812-1870), an English writer and social critic, created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.
