Amazing Rare Things - Art of Natural History in Age of Disco

Midnight in Sicily - On Art, Feed, History, Travel and La Cosa Nostra

A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year From the author of M and A Death in Brazil comes Midnight in Sicily. South of mainland Italy lies the island of Sicily, home to an ancient culture thatwith its stark landscapes, glorious coastlines, and extraordinary treasure troves of art and archeologyhas seduced travelers...

Discovery Kids Volcano Kit

Discovery Kids Volcano KitÂ brings science and nature into your homeTheÂ Discovery Kids Volcano Kit is a highly educational kit that combines chemistry, physics and science into one cool exploding volcano, plus kids needs to use their creative skills to initially paint the volcano to look like the real thing following the included instructions. All Discovery Kids kits are safety tested and th...

Rich & Rare - A collection of Australian stories, poetry and artwork

Age range 11+ A collector of computer games, a knitting needle ninja, a violin that comes to life, a cat with many names, a love that cannot be bought, a prince who finds a friend, an alien invasion Welcome to a world of `beauty rich and rare, a world of natural (and unnatural) gifts on every page from humour to horror, thriller to fantasy encompassing the past, the present and the fut...

Discovery Kids Crystal Wonder Science Kit

Discovery Kids Crystal Wonder Science KitÂ brings science and nature into your homeThe Discovery Kids Crystal Wonder Science KitÂ is a highly educational kit that combines chemistry and science with a bit of creativity into one cool growing crystal wonder. Kids will use basic chemistry to grow a variety of coloured crystals and learn aout how crystals form in the natural environment and heaps...

Discovery Kids Crystal Wonder Science Kit

Discovery Kids Crystal Wonder Science KitÂ brings science and nature into your homeThe Discovery Kids Crystal Wonder Science KitÂ is a highly educational kit that combines chemistry and science with a bit of creativity into one cool growing crystal wonder. Kids will use basic chemistry to grow a variety of coloured crystals and learn aout how crystals form in the natural environment and heaps...

Ednapedia - A History of Australia in a Hundred Objects

Dame Edna Everage, Australias most famous and funniest export, tells the history of her homeland in 100 objects. Its very rare that we see the emergence of a completely original idea in the world of books. Dame Edna Everages masterly history of Australian civilization is one such idea, and, possums, you will never think of historical writing in the same way again. From our dainty gu...

Natural History

Gaius Plinius Secundus Pliny the Elder was born in AD 21. He served both as a cavalry officer in Germania and as procurator and combined with this public service a deep interest in science. This book is Plinys sole surviving work and in it he records the sum total of Roman scientific knowledge in the first century AD. This translation is intended to present a coherent view of Plinys acco...

Discovery Kids Volcano Kit

Discovery Kids Volcano KitÂ brings science and nature into your homeTheÂ Discovery Kids Volcano Kit is a highly educational kit that combines chemistry, physics and science into one cool exploding volcano, plus kids needs to use their creative skills to initially paint the volcano to look like the real thing following the included instructions. All Discovery Kids kits are safety tested and th...

A Spotter's Guide to Amazing Architecture

The next in our Spotters Guide series reveals 120 of the worlds great human constructions and where to find them, from cloud-piercing skyscrapers and ancient sites to classic buildings and contemporary designs. Packed with facts, maps and photos, its a fun and fascinating introduction to the sublime, the strange and everything in between. When we travel its often to see a building the...

The Beautiful Cure - Harnessing Your Body's Natural Defences

One of those books that makes you look at everything human in a new, challenging and thrilling way Stephen FryBrilliantly conveys the excitement of scientific discovery Bill Bryson The immune system holds the key to human health. In The Beautiful Cure, leading immunologist Professor Daniel Davis describes the scientific quest to understand how it works and how it is affected by stress, s...

The Not So Subtle Art Of Being A Fat Girl - Loving the Skin You're In

MUM. FEMINIST. SIZE 26. SUPERMODEL. LOUD. PROUD. BODY ACTIVIST. BEAUTIFUL. BUSINESS WOMAN. HOMEMAKER. CAT OWNER. FUNNY. OUTSPOKEN. WIFE. DAUGHTER. LOVER. FIGHTER. SURVIVOR. Tess Holliday is many things and perfect is not one of them. But she loves her imperfections after all theyve formed the woman she is today. Tesss number one rule in life is to love yourself no matter who you are, wh...

50 Things to Do with a Penknife - The whittler's guide to life

Building on the success and popularity of books such as The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees and Norwegian Wood, 50 Things to Do with a Penknife is a beautifully presented, practical gift guide to the age-old art of whittling. The 50 projects featured in the book are divided into 8 main themes: Quick Things including a doorstop, a bookmark and a fire poker Ornamental including a boat, a b...

LeapFrog Leapstart Animal Discovery Reading Book

LeapFrog Leapstart Animal Discovery Reading Book is all about teaching your child through playLearning through play has been shown to be one of the most effective ways for kids to absorb information without even realizing their learning. The new releaseÂ LeapFrog Leapstart 2.0 Learning System (sold separately)Â is perfect for kids from as young as 2 years old until pre-school age.LeapFrog Le...

Discovery Kids 50X 100X 150x Microscope

Discovery Kids 50X 100X 150x Microscope is a great tool to discover with miniature worlds of insects and bacteriaThisÂ Discovery Kids 50X 100X 150x Microscope is a terrific way to fuel your children's learning through fun activities such as viewing insects, liquids, solids and even basic things such as paper under the microscope. A perfect microscope for the budding scientist in your home.Feat...

LeapFrog Leapstart Animal Discovery Reading Book

LeapFrog Leapstart Animal Discovery Reading Book is all about teaching your child through playLearning through play has been shown to be one of the most effective ways for kids to absorb information without even realizing their learning. The new releaseÂ LeapFrog Leapstart 2.0 Learning System (sold separately)Â is perfect for kids from as young as 2 years old until pre-school age.LeapFrog Le...

Discovery Kids 50X 100X 150x Microscope

Discovery Kids 50X 100X 150x Microscope is a great tool to discover with miniature worlds of insects and bacteriaThisÂ Discovery Kids 50X 100X 150x Microscope is a terrific way to fuel your children's learning through fun activities such as viewing insects, liquids, solids and even basic things such as paper under the microscope. A perfect microscope for the budding scientist in your home.Feat...

The Natural History Book - The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth

A monumental and extraordinarily beautiful guide to Earths wildlife and natural wonders its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms this book was 5 years in the making. Covering more than 5,000 species, it is one-of-a-kind; the only book to offer a complete visual survey of Earths natural history. Packed with thousands of stunning, specially commissioned photographs,...

Eat Me - A Natural and Unnatural History of Cannibalism

Cannibalism. Its the last, greatest taboo: the stuff of urban legends and ancient myths, airline crashes and Captain Cook. But while we might get a thrill at the thought of the black widow spiders gruesome mating habits or the tragic fate of the nineteenth-century Donner Party pioneers, today cannibalism belongs to history or, at the very least, the realm of the weird, the rare and the very...

The Practical Spinner's Guide - Rare Luxury Fibers

Its time to look beyond wool, with The Practical Spinners Guide: Rare Luxury Fibers! The go-to expert for fiber artists, Judith MacKenzie shares insights into working with uncommon (but readily available) luxury downs in this comprehensive, yet practical, guide for todays spinners. With her natural voice for story telling that is both engaging and informative, she discusses the history of ea...

Jellyfish : A Natural History

Jellyfish; with their undulating umbrella-shaped bells and sprawling tentacles; are as fascinating and beautiful as they are frightening and dangerous. They are found in every ocean at every depth; and they are the oldest multi-organed life form on the planet; having inhabited the ocean for more than five hundred million years. In many places they are also vastly increasing in number; and these po...

Discovery Kids Bug Barn

Discovery Kids Bug Barn brings the world of bugs safely within reachGet your kids up close and personal with the wonders of the insect world with theÂ Discovery Kids Bug Barn and no bites. This super fun set includes an insect observation room that allows kids to watch insects busy with their natural activities from all sides.Features :Kids can use the included tweezers and collection canist...

Amazing Rare Things - Art Of Natural History In Age Of Discovery