Książka piękna, zabawna, prawdziwa skarbnica fascynującej wiedzy. Idealny prezent! Przygodowa podróż botaniczna od A do Z. • A jak… alkoholowa agawa • B jak… baobab rosnący do góry nogami • C jak… cytrusy i kawa uzależniające • D jak… drzewo pamiętające dinozaury Odkryj cuda królestwa roślin. Poznaj największe i najmniejsze, najstarsze, najcięższe, najszybsze i najbardziej zabójcze. Czy wiesz, że bagienny cyprys ma oddychające kolana? Albo że miłorząb przetrwa wybuch bomby atomowej? Że przebiśniegi i narcyzy mogą pomóc chorym na Alzheimera? Że kokosy mogą uratować ci życie? Wiesz, co to jest roślinna owca? Jaka sałata wywołuje ziewanie albo jakich roślin używali Egipcjanie w procesie mumifikacji? Najdziwniejsze i fascynujące fakty sprawią, że zupełnie inaczej spojrzysz na wszystko, co rośnie. „Wiele roślin kryje historie bardziej ekscytujące niż niejedna książka kryminalna. A któż inny potrafiłby je trafniej odczytać niż pracownicy najsłynniejszych ogrodów świata, londyńskich Kew Gardens?” CRAZY NAUKA Ta książka to dzieło zespołu naukowego Kew Gardens: Królewskich Ogrodów Botanicznych w Kew w Londynie, uznanych za najwspanialszy ogród na świecie i wpisanych na Listę Światowego Dziedzictwa UNESCO.
Christine Harrison Book order
Australian author Christine Harris writes for children and young adults, with works spanning speculative and historical fiction. Her engaging style and content captivate younger readers. Harris frequently explores themes that resonate deeply with adolescent experiences.






- 2023
- 2020
It is the night before Danny’s birthday. However, he’s not excited at all, he is too busy remembering his grandad who has died recently.There is one magical night, he goes on a fantastic adventure visiting all the places his grandad had told him about.It proves to be the best birthday present ever!
- 2018
Get Out Now! is aimed at women's hearts. Amber Light, is married to an abusive husband, Cade Raine, but she eventually finds the courage to escape.
- 2017
The Fundamentals of Digital Fashion Marketing
- 216 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The Fundamentals of Digital Fashion Marketing introduces and explores contemporary digital marketing practices within the fashion industry. Clare Harris clearly explains key digital marketing strategies and examines and illustrates their role in fashion through exciting and memorable industry examples. Marketing practices covered include online marketing, social media, video, mobile technologies, in-store technologies, augmented reality and digital spaces.The text features interviews and case studies from some of fashion's biggest brands and most cutting-edge marketing companies, while also promoting active learning through engaging activities and exercises. This all combines to create a book that will inform, stimulate and inspire the next generation of creative marketers.
- 2017
In these stories, antique coats retain the personality and power of previous owners; women fantasise about murdering their ex-husbands over tea and cake; mental breakdown sparks a quest mission that incorporates glimpses of both Heaven and Hell.
- 2016
In a land not too far away and a time yet to be decided, one man and his Dad embark on an epic journey of war, peace, love, religion, magnificent flying machines and mushy peas. The Bastard Wonderland is the astonishing debut fantasy novel from Hull writer Lee Harrison.
- 2015
The Story
- 108 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Carol's journey reflects the struggles many women face in their pursuit of love and happiness. Through true life experiences, the narrative explores her challenges and the realities that often diverge from the fairy tale ending she desires. The story delves into the complexities of relationships and personal growth, showcasing resilience amidst adversity.
- 2014
The Museum on the Roof of the World
- 314 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Begins with the British public's first encounter with Tibetan culture in 1854. This book examines the role of imperial collectors and photographers in representations of the region and visits competing museums of Tibet in India and Lhasa.
- 2014
The Fig and the Flute Player
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
When Maisie Shergold, art historian, meets Michael Curran, folk musician, on the platform of Paddington Station she falls in love with him instantly. Ignoring the differences in their backgrounds, ages, and personal outlook, she pursues the affair with a single-minded intensity that borders on obsession.
- 2011
Considers why summative assessment in English is difficult and explores viewing it as an arts subject rather than one which is quantifiable and assessable objectively. This title also considers some of the solutions that have been put in place to overcome the problem both in the UK and abroad.
