Sinews of War and Trade - Laleh Khalili
On the map of global trade, China is now the factory of the world. A parade of ships full of raw commodities—iron ore, coal, oil—arrive in its ports, and fleets of container ships leave with…
Let Professor Robert Winston take you on a scientific journey through human history in this fact-packed science book.Delve into the stories of history''s most influential scientific experiments, inventions and life-changing discoveries that have impacted our understanding and changed the world in this science book for kids aged 7-9.Robert Winston''s Story of Science will teach children about the incredible world of science through fascinating facts, innovative inventions, and daring discoveries. Learn how random accidents have led to some of the greatest findings our world has ever seen, and how anybody who dares to dream can be successful.This fascinating science book for children offers:- Expertly written and accessible text by Robert Winston for children of the appropriate age to understand and enjoy even trickier concepts.- An exploration of each invention''s past, present, and future development that is explored for a thorough and modern look at the role of science, technology and design in our everyday lives.- The answers to some of the most fascinating queries on the history of our world; piquing children''s curiosities and sparking interest.From the creation of dynamite and the world''s first printer, to magical medicine and the discovery of soap; science really is the pioneering study that has the power to change everything! This book of amazing scientific concepts and discoveries covers a wide range of topics to inspire the next generation of young minds.
On the map of global trade, China is now the factory of the world. A parade of ships full of raw commodities—iron ore, coal, oil—arrive in its ports, and fleets of container ships leave with…
The Age of the Silk Roads (c 200 BC- c 900 AD) shaped the course of the future. The foundation by the Han dynasty of an extensive network of interlinking trade routes, collectively known as…
Jste připravení vydat se na cestu, na kterou do smrti nezapomenete? Přes Pustiny se dá cestovat jen jedním způsobem: vlakem proslulým jak svým luxusem, tak neznámým nebezpečím, které každou jeho cestu ohrožuje. Pustiny jsou neprobádané…
Zborník najlepších a najzaujímavejších poviedok z piateho ročníka Ceny Fantázie, najprestížnejšej slovenskej literárnej súťaže zameranej na fantastiku – sci-fi, fantasy a horor. Desiatka poviedok je doplnená vyjadreniami porotcov, kompletným bodovým hodnotením všetkých 59 súťažiacich poviedok súťaže…
This is one of the most important and accessible texts of Orthodox Christian teaching on the spiritual life, and and not unlike the better known “Philokalia.†The author, St. Ignatius (Brianchaninov) describes this work as his legacy “of soul…
A house is a dwelling and structure, while home evokes the emotions and memories of a life well lived. A home is where the seasons meld into one another and the next thing we know,…
Knížka pro aktivní volný čas dětí.V sérii knížek se děti předškolního věku seznámí s různým prostředím, pomocí hry se učí základům počítání, poznávají slova, písmena i číslice
An award-winning novel in verse about a boy who navigates the start of seventh grade and life growing up on the border the only way that feels right—through poetry.They call him Güero because of his…