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What is science fiction? Who invented it? What kinds of science fiction stories are there? Are aliens science fiction, or are they real? Then find out about some amazing science fiction inventions, such as robots and matter transmitters. Is time travel possible, or is that just science fiction? Then read The City: a science fiction story set in the future. It's a world of half-people, half robots, where the Control Zone is in charge of everything. Science Fiction is part of the Trailblazers series, published by Ransom Publishing. It is ideal for older children and young adults with a reading age of 5 - 8. The books are suitable for general reading or as part of a more structured reading programme. Each book is on a strong, popular topic, with a colourful, attractive layout, combining fact and fiction. Each book has a non fiction and a fiction section. The fiction story appears in two formats - one with simple texts for poor readers; the facing pages contain an illustrated "speech bubble" version of the same story, for those who are just starting to learn to read. These two levels of entry give access points for children and young adults with different reading ages. The vocabulary of each book is carefully limited, with simple sentences to reinforce reading skills, which make the books suitable for even the poorest readers. Format:Paperback

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Science teaches kids everything they would want to know about the exciting world of science. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! For any child that can't get enough science, DKfindout! Science is packed with fun facts, quizzes, amazing photography and key curriculum text introducing all the key topics for age 6+ readers covering everything from light and electricity, to animals and parts of the body. Discover how to make a rainbow and all about the states of matter. DKfindout! Science will spark the imagination of children while providing inspiration for science fair projects. Features Summary Teaches kids everything they would want to know about the exciting world of science. With key curriculum information, this book is packed with fun facts... Author Dk (Author), Emily Grossman (Author) Publisher DK Children Release date 20160930 Pages 64 ISBN 0-241-22519-1 ISBN 13 978-0-241-22519-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With clear, simple language and a compelling design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about animal homes, birds, light and sound, materials and more. Features Summary Learn about the world's deserts, from desert creatures and human dwellers to prickly plants and sand storms. Author Nicola Davies Publisher Kingfisher Books Ltd Release date 20170928 Pages 56 ISBN 0-7534-4144-6 ISBN 13 978-0-7534-4144-2

Amazingone of his funniest and most deftly plotted yet. Providence Journal Floridas favorite trigger-happy, shoot-from-the-hip vigilante history teacher is backand he has a few scores to settle. Serge A. Storms is hitting the road. Inspired by the classic biker flick Easy Rider, the irrepressible trivia buff and his drug-addled travel buddy, Coleman, head out on a motorcycle tour down the length of the Sunshine State, on a mission to rediscover the lost era of the American Dream. But going from small town to small town, they discover that some have lost much of their former charmincluding one particular hamlet of sleazy rural politicos hell-bent on keeping prying eyes out of their ineptly corrupt style of local government. Serge and Coleman engage in some high-life hijinks, complete with the states trademark crop of jerks, lethal science experiments, drug kingpins, double-crosses, unearthed bodies, barbecue, and groovy tunes. And when a few innocent newcomers stumble into the mix, the stakes are raised to new backwoods heights. Entertainingly picaresque. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Review Amazing...one of his funniest and most deftly plotted yet. (Providence Journal) Entertainingly picaresque. (Publishers Weekly (starred review)) Its all fun in the Sunshine State.... Nobody does wacky Florida like Dorsey. (Shelf Awareness) Heartily recommended for readers who like their mayhem served up with belly laughs. (Booklist) Always over the top, Dorsey has peaked with Coconut Cowboy, creating a tough act to follow for No. 20. (Florida Times-Union) Hilarious. (New York Post) Dorsey keeps the body count low but the energy high as he prove again that enough is enough, but too much is plenty. (Kirkus) Fast-paced.... If you have not read any of Dorseys novels, join the fun. (St. Augustine Record) Inimitable.... The Serge books are often hilarious, but theres always something serious underpinning the antics. (Tampa Bay Times) Exquisite, zany, and yet sincere. (Florida Weekly) Pure Dorsey.... Weird and funny and silly. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) The side-splittingest entry in the Serge A. Storms library. (FloridaBookReview.net) Read more From the Back Cover Floridas favorite trigger-happy, shoot-from-the-hip vigilante history teacher is backand he has a few scores to settle. Serge A. Storms is hitting the road. Inspired by the classic biker flick Easy Rider, the irrepressible trivia buff and his drug-addled travel buddy, Coleman, head out on a motorcycle tour down the length of the Sunshine State, on a mission to rediscover the lost era of the American Dream. But going from small town to small town, they discover that some have lost much of their former charmincluding one particular hamlet of sleazy rural politicos hell-bent on keeping prying eyes out of their ineptly corrupt style of local government. Serge and Coleman engage in some high-life hijinks, complete with the states trademark crop of jerks, lethal science experiments, drug kingpins, double-crosses, unearthed bodies, barbecue, and groovy tunes. And when a few innocent newcomers stumble into the mix, the stakes are raised to new backwoods heights. Read more See all Editorial Reviews Save Big On Open-Box & Pre-owned: Buy "Coconut Cowboy: A Novel (Serge Storms) from Amazon Warehouse Deals and save 5% off the $9.99 list price. Product is eligible for Amazon's 30-day returns policy and Prime or FREE Shipping. See all Open-Box & Pre-owned offers from Amazon Warehouse Deals. Series: Serge Storms (Book 20) Publisher: William Morrow; Reissue edition (December 27, 2016) Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages Tim Dorsey (Author) Amazing...one of his funniest and most deftly plotted yet. (Providence Journal) Entertainingly picaresque. (Publishers Weekly (starred review)) Its all fun in the Sunshine State.... Nobody does wacky Florida like Dorsey. (Shelf Awareness) Heartily recommended for readers who like their mayhem served up with belly laughs. (Booklist) Always over the top, Dorsey has peaked with Coconut Cowboy, creating a tough act to follow for No. 20. (Florida Times-Union) Hilarious. (New York Post) Dorsey keeps the body count low but the energy high as he prove again that enough is enough, but too much is plenty. (Kirkus) Fast-paced.... If you have not read any of Dorseys novels, join the fun. (St. Augustine Record) Inimitable.... The Serge books are often hilarious, but theres always something serious underpinning the antics. (Tampa Bay Times) Exquisite, zany, and yet sincere. (Florida Weekly) Pure Dorsey.... Weird and funny and silly. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) The side-splittingest entry in the Serge A. Storms library. (FloridaBookReview.net) Floridas favorite trigger-happy, shoot-from-the-hip vigilante history teacher is backand he has a few scores to settle. Serge A. Storms is hitting the road. Inspired by the classic biker flick Easy Rider, the irrepressible trivia buff and his drug-addled travel buddy, Coleman, head out on a motorcycle tour down the length of the Sunshine State, on a mission to rediscover the lost era of the American Dream. But going from small town to small town, they discover that some have lost much of their former charmincluding one particular hamlet of sleazy rural politicos hell-bent on keeping prying eyes out of their ineptly corrupt style of local government. Serge and Coleman engage in some high-life hijinks, complete with the states trademark crop of jerks, lethal science experiments, drug kingpins, double-crosses, unearthed bodies, barbecue, and groovy tunes. And when a few innocent newcomers stumble into the mix, the stakes are raised to new backwoods heights.

We combine postage, so do look at our other items on offer. Postage prices outside of South African borders will differ. Please enquire before purchasing. Dispatched within 3 business days. Our books are protected with a removable plastic cover and sent with care. Condition: Good. This book celebrates the endurance of the Native American Church, which now has some 80 chapters throughout the country. Prayer meetings, the sacramental use of peyote, and the significance of various practices and objects are described. Eloquent testimony of Church members from different tribes demonstrates that peyote is not used to obtain "visions" but to heal the body and spirit and to teach righteousness. "Two very important books have appeared in 1996: 'Reuben Snake: Your Humble Serpent' and 'One Nation Under God: The Triumph of the Native America Church.' I say they're important because they are designed for the U.S. Government and the American people as an audience. The books are not teaching Indigenous people about peyote; they're documents to voice the concerns of indigenous Nations, to protect those of us who participate in the spirituality of peyote -- as members of the Native American Church or as individuals". (The Native American Press, Ojibwe News)" "One Nation Under God is an essential and informative contribution to Native American studies reading lists". (The Midwest Book Review)" Reuben Snake's personal testimony on behalf of the sacred peyote is seconded and supported by the chapter 'Voices of the Native American Church, ' which presents a persuasive collection of short, heartfelt testimonials... about the life-affirming teachings of love and respect that are at the heart of the peyote way". (Shaman's Drum)   Bibliographic information:   Title One nation under God: the triumph of the Native American church Authors Huston Smith, Reuben Snake Editors Huston Smith, Reuben Snake Edition illustrated Publisher Clear Light Publishers, 1996, Hardback ISBN 0940666715, 9780940666719 Length 176 pages Subjects Social Science/   Ethnic Studies/   Native American Studies Please Click ---> HERE PTO Books is selling.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days "Testing Scientific Theories " was first published in 1984. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. Since much of a scientist's work consists of constructing arguments to show how experiments and observation bear on a particular theory, the methodologies of theory testing and their philosophical underpinnings are of vital concern to philosophers of science. Confirmation of scientific theories is the topic of Clark Glymour's important book "Theory and Evidence," published in 1980. His negative thesis is that the two most widely discussed accounts of the methodology of theory testing - hypothetico-deductivism and Bayesianism - are flawed. The issues Glymour raises and his alternative "bootstrapping" method provided the focus for a conference sponsored by the Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science and for this book. As editor John Earman says in his preface, the papers presented in "Testing Scientific Theories " germinate so many new ideas that philosophers of science will reap the harvest for years to come. Topics covered include a discussion of Glymour's bootstrapping theory of confirmation, the Bayesian perspective and the problems of old evidence, evidence and explanation, historical case studies, alternative views on testing theories, and testing particular theories, including psychoanalytic hypotheses and hypotheses about the completeness of the fossil record. Features Summary Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible to scholars, students, researchers, and general readers... Author John Earman Publisher University of Minnesota Press Pages 484 ISBN 0-8166-1159-9 ISBN 13 978-0-8166-1159-1

The 1968 Planet of the Apes film has inspired generations of authors. Now a who's who of modern writers produces sixteen all-new tales, exclusive to this volume, set in the world of the original films and television series. Dan Abnett Kevin J. Anderson Jim Beard Nancy Collins Greg Cox Andrew E.C. Gaska Robert Greenberger Rich Handley Greg Keyes Sam Knight Paul Kupperberg Jonathan Maberry Bob Mayer John Jackson Miller Ty Templeton Will Murray Dayton Ward Each explores a different drama within the post-apocalyptic world, treating readers to unique visions and nonstop action. About the Author Rich Handley and Jim Beard are acknowledged experts in the classic Planet of the Apes world, from the movies to the novels to the ongoing comic book series. Read more Series: Planet of the Apes Publisher: Titan Books (January 24, 2017) Paperback: 320 pages Jim Beard (Author) Rich Handley (Editor) Rich Handley and Jim Beard are acknowledged experts in the classic Planet of the Apes world, from the movies to the novels to the ongoing comic book series.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Cycling is hugely popular nowadays. Since 2003 more than 100 million bikes have been produced each year, more than twice the amount of cars. And in 2011, more than 741,000 people cycled to work, an increase of 90,000 from 2001. The Splendid Book of the Bicycle is a wide-ranging celebration of the bicycle and cycling, incorporating social history, sport and science. It covers the bicycle's invention and subsequent historical development, stories of intrepid early cyclists who travelled the world, the 20th-century popularity of cycle touring, and the depiction of bicycles in films, books and art. It examines the sport of cycling, including histories of the Tour de France and the other great European races, the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana, and goes on to explore velodrome-based cycling and the rise of BMX and mountain biking. It investigates the science behind balance and aerodynamics, and covers the future of bicycles, including innovative flying, floating and electric bikes. It also touches on the technical aspects of bicycles, including an exploded diagram of a typical bike and tips for basic maintenance of your own bike. Beautifully illustrated with vintage and modern images, this book is a perfect gift for both bike obsessives and general readers. Word count: 35,000 words Features Summary A sumptuous, wide-ranging guide to cycling, full of practical information but with a huge sense of fun, packed with evocative images from the history of cycling. Author Daniel Tatarsky Publisher Portico Books Release date 20160811 Pages 192 ISBN 1-910232-56-4 ISBN 13 978-1-910232-56-9

Oxford University Press - 1984. - 586 pages - illustrated >>> Covers all aspects of children's literature. "More than 900 biographical entries deal with authors, illustrators, printers, publishers, educationists: among these, major figures are given extensive and penetrating consideration. Other entries cover traditional narrative materials; characters from books, cartoons, comic strips, radio, and television; genres such as school stories, science fiction, dime novels; printing and reproduction processes; and many aspects of children's play and learning. The plots of major works of fiction are summarized, with accounts of their publishing history and evaluations of their standing with today's readers. The historical span stretches from the early romances and legends enjoyed by children (though not composed for them) to the major publishing industry that children's books represent today. Equal attention is given to works from Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and to those of non-English-language origin that have been assimilated into our children's reading; there are also brief surveys of the development and current state of children's literature in all countries for which reliable information is available. Apart from being a sine qua non for parents, teachers, and librarians, The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature contains useful reference material for collectors of early printed works and students of folk literature; it is besides an entertaining and enlightening book for anyone concerned with children's educational and imaginative development." - (from the blurb).  *N.B.*   If you buy more than one book from me you only pay R 6 postage each on each additional - See what else I have to offer, it might be worth your while.

For decades, Clive Cussler has been delighting readers with novels filled with suspense, action and sheer audacity. Now he does it again, in one of the wildest, most entertaining historical thrillers in years. April 1950: The rusting hulk of a steam locomotive rises from the deep waters of a Montana lake. Inside is all that remains of three men who died forty-four years before. But it is not the engine nor its grisly contents that interest the people watching nearby. It is what is about to come next...1906: For two years, the western states of America have been suffering an extraordinary crime spree: a string of bank robberies by a single man who then cold-bloodedly murders any and all witnesses, and then vanishes without a trace. Fed up by the depredations of 'The Butcher Bandit', the U.S. government brings in the best man they can find - a tall, lean, no-nonsense detective named Isaac Bell who has caught thieves and killers from coast to coast. But he has never had a challenge like this one. From Arizona to Colorado to the streets of San Francisco during its calamitous earthquake and fire, he pursues what is quickly becoming clear to him is the best criminal mind he has ever encountered, and the woman who seems to hold the key to the man's identity. Using science, deduction and intuition, he repeatedly draws near, only to grasp at empty air, but at least he knows his pursuit is having an effect. Because his quarry is getting angry now, and has turned the chase back on him. The hunter has become the hunted. And soon, it will take all of Bell's skills not merely to prevail...but to survive. Filled with intricate plotting, his signature dazzling set pieces, and not one, but two, extraordinary villains, this is the master working at the height of his powers. Large Softcover in good condition. Michael Joseph An Imprint of Penguin Books. 2007. 404 pages.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days An incredible journey through railway history begins here! Developed in partnership with the world-famous National Railway Museum, this book uses highlights from the museum's collection to explore every aspect of railway history in a fun and informative way for young readers. From the early steam pioneers to the high-speed trains of the future, the technical breakthroughs, the science of trains, and stories related to their social history are all covered. Great on-the-page activities add to the fun, including puzzles, quizzes, experiments and great stickers that are fully integrated with the content. Features Summary Developed in partnership with the world-famous National Railway Museum, this book uses highlights from the museum's collection to explore every aspect of railway history... Author William Potter Publisher Carlton Books Ltd Release date 20140207 Pages 40 ISBN 1-78097-348-9 ISBN 13 978-1-78097-348-7

 Meet Thursday Next, literary detective without equal, fear or boyfriend.  There is another 1985, where London's criminal gangs have moved into the lucrative literary market, and Thursday Next is on the trail of the new crime wave. Acheron Hades has been kidnapping characters from works of fiction and holding them to ransom. Jane Eyre is gone. Missing. Thursday sets out to find a way into the book to repair the damage. But solving crimes against literature isn't easy when you also have to find time to halt the Crimean War, persuade the man you love to marry you and figure out who really wrote Shakespeare's plays. JASPER FFORD HAS GONE WHERE NO OTHER FICTIONEER HAS GONE BEFORE. MILLIONS OF READERS NOW FOLLOW - GUARDIAN FORGET THE RULES OF TIME, SPACE AND REALITY; JUST SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE ADVENTURE - DAILY TELEGRAPH Softcover, Secondhand, 373 pages   (I loved this book but had to read it a second time to truly enjoy it! One of my favorite science fiction books - Louise Kock)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The awe-inspiring Sunday Times Bestseller from astronaut Tim Peake Shortlisted for the British Book Award 2018 'Amazing... A brilliant book' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 Have you ever thought of becoming an astronaut? Ask an Astronaut is Tim Peake's personal guide to life in space, based on his historic Principia mission, and the thousands of questions he has been asked since his return to Earth. How does it feel to orbit the earth ten times faster than a speeding bullet? What's it like to eat, sleep and go to the toilet in space? And where to next - the moon, mars or beyond? From training to launch, historic spacewalk to re-entry, Tim has a fascinating answer to everything you ever wanted to know. He reveals for readers of all ages the extraordinary secrets, cutting-edge science, and everyday wonders of life onboard the International Space Station. Tim is pleased to announce that, as with his previous book, royalties received from the book will be donated to The Prince's Trust. 'Everything you ever wanted to know about life in space' Times Features Summary The awe-inspiring Sunday Times Bestseller from astronaut Tim PeakeShortlisted for the British Book Award 2018'Amazing.Ask an Astronaut is Tim Peake's personal guide to life in space... Author Tim Peake Publisher Arrow Books Ltd Release date 20180628 Pages 272 ISBN 1-78475-948-1 ISBN 13 978-1-78475-948-3