Sean Connolly crea narrazioni avvincenti sia per bambini che per adulti, esplorando spesso i regni della scienza e della storia. Il suo approccio è giocoso e sperimentale, permettendo ai lettori di scoprire concetti complessi attraverso una narrazione divertente e accessibile. Le opere di Connolly sono progettate per stimolare la curiosità e incoraggiare l'apprendimento attivo. Il suo stile unico e la sua focalizzazione sull'esplorazione pratica lo rendono un autore amato.
featuring theatres and opera houses - and any space for the performing arts - from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and Australasia, Amazing Theatres of the World includes modern masterpieces and ancient remains, art deco delights and Baroque classics, highlighting the best of centuries of theatre spaces.
This work expounds, for those in practice and beyond, the rules of international law governing the inter-state use of force. Jus ad bellum determines when a state - or group of states - may lawfully use force against, or on the territory of, another state, and when such action violates international law. The bedrock of the law is found in the Charter of the United Nations, but the interpretation and application of many of the rules codified in the Charter, particularly by the International Court of Justice, are contested. Accordingly, the book clarifies the law as it stands today, explaining its many complexities and controversies, such as when non-state actors may be attacked in another state and when consent is validly given to foreign intervention. The interrelationships between jus ad bellum and the law of armed conflict/international humanitarian law, the law of neutrality, and international human rights law are also illuminated, along with important concepts such as the 'responsibility to protect' and humanitarian intervention.
"Take on the role of scientist and discover for yourself the key princples of chemistry, biology, and physics, with this beautifully illustrated reference book. Each project features clear, step-by-step instructions and specially commissioned artworks. Essential scientific ideas and their real-life applications are illuminated by striking photographs from around the world"--Back cover
Illustrated with 180 photographs, Abandoned Ireland provides a fascinating pictorial exploration of the remnants of the country's history that can be found in every corner of this enchanted land, from ancient standing stones to more recent industrial relics.
explores the geography and cultures of nearly 200 countries through detailed maps, flags, vivid artwork and photographs and easy-to-read text.
Engaging young readers with its exploration of bizarre and revolting topics, this book delves into gruesome facts about food, history, bodies, science, and animals. Aimed at children aged seven and up, it features vibrant illustrations and humorous cartoons that enhance the learning experience. The content is packed with surprising facts and records that are sure to entertain and intrigue, making it a thrilling journey through the weird and wonderful. This fun fact series promises to captivate with its unique blend of education and amusement.
Uses primary source materials to describe the events of World War II.
Illustrated with stunning photographs, Amazing Theaters of the World includes more than 150 of the most stunning theaters and opera houses around the globe, such as the Delacorte Theater in NYC, Oslo Opera House in Norway, and Teatro di San Carlo in Italy.The theater comes in many forms. Originating in the more rigid and repeated (but no less attractive) designs of Greek and Roman theaters, the buildings that now house our shared cultural output boast some of the finest, most creative structures in the world. Whether they are huge and cathedral-like or modest, concrete and futuristic, or neo-Renaissance, the physical constructions themselves capture the ambition of the arts performed within. With chapters organized by continent and featuring theaters and opera houses—and any space devoted to the performing arts—from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and Australasia, Amazing Theaters of the World includes modern masterpieces and ancient remains, art deco delights and Baroque classics, taking in centuries of theater building. Both the exterior and the interior of buildings are examined, with behind-the-scenes shots of dressing rooms and a look at the mechanics of putting on a show. In so doing, we catch a glimpse of how the performing arts and their homes have evolved over time.
What could be more fun for kids than to have the kind of rip-roaring good time that harkens back to pre-video game, pre-computer days? Introducing 64 valuable science experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash, boom, and stink! From Marshmallows on Steroids to Home-Made Lightning, the Sandwich Bag Bomb to Giant Air Cannon, The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science awakens kids' curiosity while demonstrating scientific principles like osmosis, air pressure, and Newton's Third Law of Motion. Kids will love performing these experiments, which use common household ingredients and equipment, in front of an audience or for themselves (though many require adult supervision). Entries are categorized into seven chapters according to scientific theme and are written in a simple-to-follow recipe format. each includes a detailed explanation of the scientific principle involved and a "Take Care!" section with special tips. The book's design and illustrations recall the pulp fiction look of science magazines from the days when space travel was still considered sci-fi, while the author's voice is wry and a bit conspiratorial. He assumes his readers are clever and never coddles them. Drop Mentos into a bottle of diet soda and stand back as a geyser erupts! Launch a rocket made from a film canister! Encase your little brother in a giant soap bubble! For young scientists—and the young at heart—this book is a blast. Literally.
Why are black holes black? Why can't you tickle yourself? For the answers to these, and many more science questions, just look inside! Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout in full color with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross! This series really has the "wow" factor. It's like a roller-coaster ride for your brain! Perfect for children aged 7+
On Every Tide is an immensely impressive, authoritative history of the Irish diaspora.
"Catch some world-class surf in Dakar, Senegal's dizzying capital -- Discover your inner nomad with an overnight stay in the wild Désert du Lompoul -- Wander among stately bougainvillea-clad homes in UNESCO-listed Saint-Louis -- Marvel at thousands of breeding pelicans at Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj -- Pirogue through Basse Casamance's web of mangrove-fringed creeks. Stretching from the waves of the Atlantic to the deserts of Mauritania, Senegal is one of West Africa's most diverse destinations. Known as the 'land of teranga' (Wolof for 'hospitality'), this welcoming nation offers a treasure trove of cultural riches, home to crumbling colonial cities, vibrant fishing villages and the region's liveliest music scene. Nature lovers are spoilt for choice here too, with wonders ranging from unspoilt wildlife reserves to an otherworldly fluorescent-pink lake. Fully updated by Sean Connolly for this second edition, Bradt's Senegal remains the only standalone English guide available to this fascinating land, making it an essential companion for anyone planning a visit." -- Provided by publisher
Providing coverage of Danish history and culture, this guide also includes: an extended cycling section to get around this bike-friendly country; coverage of the crowd-pulling summer music festivals; details of a 1000-year old Viking fortress and Legoland; and a Copenhagen map section
Connolly's witty, informative text takes readers on a journey of discovery, but the best thing is that the journey needn't go very far from the kitchen cupboard, the odds-and-ends drawer or the garden shed.
Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding and with 150 illustrations and artworks of saints from every part of the world, this book will fascinate anyone interested in inspiring religious figures from Biblical times to John Paul II.
A perfect gift to empower girls to dream big and do anything they want. This book will give girls confidence and support them in achieving the career of their dreams when they grow up.
This book will help give kids confidence and support in achieving the career of their dreams when they grow up. Provides an early introduction to career education and simplifies complex occupations so that children can understand them.
Curiosity drives the exploration of various intriguing questions, such as the science behind popcorn popping, the mechanics of hiccups, and the purpose of zebra stripes. This engaging and informative book delves into a wide array of topics, providing readers with fascinating insights and explanations about the world around them. Perfect for inquisitive minds, it promises to satisfy the thirst for knowledge with its fact-packed content.
This book provides a concise and objective appraisal of international arms control and disarmament with a clear focus on the law, key mechanisms, and institutions.
Were there cannibals in Anglo-Saxon times? What's the stinkiest fruit you can eat? To find out the revolting answers to these questions, and many more, just look inside! Discover gruesome facts about foul food, horrid history, grotty bodies, scary science and appalling animals.ABOUT THE Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross! This series really has the "wow" factor. It's like a roller-coaster ride for your brain! Perfect for children aged 7+.
A study of the long term historical background to the disputes over parades and related issues that remain central to conflict in Northern Ireland, linked to a review of current policy on the management of public space in the city and a discussion of options for the future. -- .
The Gambia travel guide - expert travel advice including Banjul highlights, hotels, resorts, restaurants, River Gambia, national parks, reserves, birdwatching. This 3rd edition features suggested itineraries, wildlife tracking, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, culture, Niumi, Juffureh, Kunta Kinteh Island and beaches plus short excursions to Senegal.
This fantastic fact book is all themed around the human body. Featuring hilarious cartoon illustrations, it will help children name different organs and learn basic biological principles, all while laughing at the body's gross quirks
Twenty-four eye-opening chemistry experiments that take readers on an interactive journey through the periodic table of elements. Includes glossary.
The Artist's Practical Guide to Media & Techniques
How to Understand Colour and Make It Work for You
Drawing and Painting in Colour Galton, Jeremy; Martin, Judy and Connolly, Sean
V této ucelené encyklopedii naleznou nejen školáci individuální popis více než 180 nezávislých zemí světa. Soubor 5 knih je doplněn 700 fotografiemi, 2500 ilustracemi a nezbytnými mapamy. Tato publikace by rozhodně neměla chybět v žádné knihovně.
V této ucelené encyklopedii naleznou nejen školáci individuální popis více než 180 nezávislých zemí světa. Soubor 5 knih je doplněn 700 fotografiemi, 2500 ilustracemi a nezbytnými mapamy. Tato publikace by rozhodně neměla chybět v žádné knihovně.
V této ucelené encyklopedii naleznou nejen školáci individuální popis více než 180 nezávislých zemí světa. Soubor 5 knih je doplněn 700 fotografiemi, 2500 ilustracemi a nezbytnými mapamy. Tato publikace by rozhodně neměla chybět v žádné knihovně.
V této ucelené encyklopedii naleznou nejen školáci individuální popis více než 180 nezávislých zemí světa. Soubor 5 knih je doplněn 700 fotografiemi, 2500 ilustracemi a nezbytnými mapamy. Tato publikace by rozhodně neměla chybět v žádné knihovně.
V této ucelené encyklopedii naleznou nejen školáci individuální popis více než 180 nezávislých zemí světa. Soubor 5 knih je doplněn 700 fotografiemi, 2500 ilustracemi a nezbytnými mapamy. Tato publikace by rozhodně neměla chybět v žádné knihovně.
Kniha je rozdělena podle tematických okruhů: Vesmír, Země, Věda a technika, Rostliny, Zvířata, Dávná historie, Moderní historie, Atlas. Doprovází ji množství barevných ilustrací a fotografií, pro snadnější vyhledávání konkrétního údaje slouží rejstřík. U každé kapitoly je kvíz, podle kterého si děti mohou ověřit své znalosti. Jedná se spíše o soubor zajímavostí z jednotlivých oblastí. Publikace podává všeobecné informace ze všech oblastí lidského poznání. Je určena dětem od šesti do patnácti let. ISBN 80-7237-421-4 (chybné)... celý text
Kolik krve vypije komár? Proč chirurgové kupovali mrtvá těla? To a mnohem více zajímavostí se dozvíš v této fujtajblové knize plné odporných otázek i odpovědí o historii, jídle a vědě.
65 + 65 = 130 expériences renversantes, à base d’explosions soudaines, de geysers bouillonnants, de fusées sifflantes, de ballons survoltés et bien d’autres curiosités bruyantes ou salissantes, voire les deux à la fois ! Pour chaque expérience, toutes facilement réalisables, vous trouverez les ingrédients nécessaires, les précautions d’usage, et bien sûr la caution scientifique.
Das Buch bietet Anregungen für Umwelthelden, um den Planeten zu retten. Es enthält spannende Fakten und Projekte zu erneuerbaren Energien, Plastikmüll, Waldschutz und Klimawandel. Bastelideen und Experimente fördern spielerisch ein nachhaltiges Bewusstsein und zeigen, wie man einen Solarofen baut oder Kompost herstellt.
50 spannende Experimente zeigen, was hinter den 34 größten wissenschaftlichen Durchbrüchen der Menschheitsgeschichte steckt, von den ersten Steinwerkzeugen über George Stevensons Dampflokomotive, Juri Gagarins Ausflug ins All bis hin zum größten Teilchenbeschleuniger der Welt, der das Universum erforschen soll. Vom Zähmen des Feuers bis zur Atomspaltung – jeder wissenschaftliche Durchbruch bringt auch potenziell gefährliche Folgen mit sich. Kinder erfahren hier die Chancen und Risiken der Naturwissenschaften direkt von den großen Entdeckern selbst. Die Experimente machen zwar manchmal Unordnung, aber die einzige Kraft, die dabei freigesetzt wird, ist der Spaß am Learning by- Doing.
24 Herausforderungen aus einer Welt, wo Fantasie Mathematik trifft, und das Überleben davon abhängt, das richtige Ergebnis zu finden. Wie viele Monate würde es dauern, bis ein einziger Vampir eine Stadt von 500.000 Menschen komplett zu übernehmen? Wie lange reicht ein letztes Fass frisches Wasser aus, bevor fünf schiffbrüchige Seeleute verdursten? Ein großer Lesespaß und gleichzeitig dabei Probleme lösen – mit Hilfe von Algebra, Geometrie, Verhältnisse und Proportionen etc. So viel Freude kann Mathe machen! Zusätzlich gibt es 24 Experimente, die Mathematik zum Leben erwecken. Spitz’ deinen Bleistift – es ist gefährlich da draußen!
Popis typů, mechanismů, konstrukce a funkce palných ručních zbraní. Význam střeliva, výkon zbraní a výrobní technologie. Vynálezy a významná jména v dějinách zbraní. Encyklopedie je určena profesionálům a sběratelům. Obsahuje nákresy i fotografie modelů pušek a pistolí, slovníček a rejstřík.
Matematika ještě nikdy nebyla zábavnější. Zajímavosti ze světa čísel a vzorců, které by měl každý znát, najdete v této knize napsané svěžím a vtipným stylem. Matematika? A že prý úžasná a zábavná? To se přeci vylučuje, nebo snad ne? Zapomeňte na nekonečně se vlekoucí hodiny ve školních lavicích a marný pocit, že "tohle nebudete nikdy v životě potřebovat". Tato kniha vás přesvědčí o opaku. Dokáže vám, že matematika je všude kolem nás, a i když se projevuje tu skrytě, tam nápadně, vždy hraje v našich životech zcela klíčovou roli. Vždyť díky matematice a řeči čísel jsou si lidé na celém světě schopni porozumět; vědí, kolik je hodin; dokážou ocenit oku lahodící obrazy i vychutnat si prokomponovaná hudební díla. Matika je prostě úžasná. A kdo tomu nevěří, ať si přečte tuto knihu plnou zábavných faktů o matematice. Je psána svěžím a srozumitelným stylem, který ocení jak čtenáři z řad zvědavých školáků, tak jejich rodiče.
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