Dan Smith is an author of books. His work engages readers with its unique style and content. His writings offer compelling narratives and profound reflections. Readers appreciate his distinctive voice and ability to draw them into his stories.
... und wie Sir Arthur Conan Doyle zu seinem Meisterdetektiv fand
320 pages
12 hours of reading
Der Mord an einem jungen Offizier 1893 inspirierte Arthur Conan Doyle zur Schaffung von Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson. Daniel Smith erzählt die fesselnde Geschichte der Forensiker Joseph Bell und Henry Littlejohn, die bei der Aufklärung des Falls Pionierarbeit leisteten. Ein faszinierender Einblick in die wahre Kriminalgeschichte.
A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying
consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi
Dan Smith.
Dzięki tej książce pełnej metod i technik najznakomitszego detektywa na
świecie udoskonalisz swoją zdolność obserwacji, zapamiętywania, dedukcji i
rozumowania. Książka jest pełna studiów przypadków, testów i przykładów z
powieści. Tematy obejmują: komunikację niewerbalną, wykrywanie kłamstw,
intuicję, koncentrację, słuchanie, czujność, relaks, logikę, sztukę szybkiego
czytania, obserwację ludzi, selekcję informacji i wiele innych kwestii. Już
nigdy nie spojrzysz na mankiet koszuli, zaszewkę spodni czy rysę na bucie w
ten sam sposób!
Podążaj śladami jednego z naszych największych myślicieli, człowieka, którego
imię stało się synonimem geniuszu. Naucz się jak: - Postrzegać świat inaczej -
Podważać autorytety - Szukać podobnych umysłów - Myśleć na wielką skalę -
Nigdy nie przestawać kwestionować - Rozważaj moralne konsekwencje swoich
działań
A Simple Guide to End Procrastination and Make Your Life Less Sabotaged (Proven Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination)
192 pages
7 hours of reading
Procrastination affects millions globally, hindering productivity and diminishing happiness and success. The book explores the roots of this pervasive issue, offering insights and strategies to overcome the habit, ultimately empowering readers to reclaim their time and achieve their goals.
Paxton Knox begins college in '67, a standard-league athlete looking to kiss a girl and run some laps. But big things are approaching. Radicalized students are challenging the status quo, and Knox begins to believe he can travel back through time. A man out of time, Knox's ability puts him at odds with the world, as he experiences college protests, the Vietnam war, and the cold bureaucracy of the government. A high-concept thriller that keeps you on your toes, The Chronokine is an explosive novel of romance, the dangers of radicalism and a meditative study of time and second chances.
A ground-breaking experiment at the new research farm at Hilltop House goes
very wrong in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy
sci-fi Dan Smith.
Objavte knihy, ktoré zmenili chod dejín. Kniha má výnimočné postavenie ako symbol ľudskej kultúry a civilizácie. Je nosičom, ktorý umožňuje podávať príbehy, šíriť vedomosti, skúmať povahu nášho výnimočného druhu a predstavovať si, čo sa nachádza za hranicami nášho známeho sveta.Knihy v konečnom dôsledku poskytujú neoceniteľný a komplexný záznam toho, čo znamená byť človekom. Tento zväzok ponúka premyslený výber päťdesiatich najvplyvnejších kníh všetkých čias, pričom každú z nich predstavuje v historickom kontexte. Či už sú to staroveké prelomové diela, ako je Epos o Gilgamešovi, posvätné texty a filozofické zamyslenia Konfucia a Platóna, vedecké traktáty, historické „prvotiny“ (napríklad prvá tlačená kniha) či kultúrne diela s trvalým vplyvom (Shakespearove, Cervantesove či Josepha Hellera) – vždy ide o knihy, ktoré sú produktmi určitej doby a zároveň zohrávali dôležitú úlohu pri formovaní danej spoločnosti. Všetky prečítať a vstrebať by trvalo celý život. Tento zväzok vám však umožní stať sa skutočne sčítanými za zlomok času. Zoznámte sa s knihami, ktoré zmenili naše myslenie a život – a tým ovplyvnili chod dejín.
Empty pipes and H2O entrepreneurs: boreholes, cart pushers, and "pure water" -- Problem has changed name": electric power and consumer citizenship -- Okadas and danfos: "public transportation" in Nigeria -- "Be what you want to be": cell phones and social inequality -- "They don't know what i have not taught them": the privatization of public schooling -- "Sleeping with one eye open": infrastructural insecurity.
Danny Fenton and Dawn Robinson are two twenty-something misfit dreamers. They have fled their down-and-out existence in backwoods Arkansas, hoping to make a new life for themselves in the big city of St. Louis. Leaving sketchy jobs behind, Danny is starting afresh as a private investigator while Dawn schemes to open her own restaurant, The Dawn of Good Eats. But they soon find that it's not so easy to outrun their past as dangerous and depressing connections catch up with them. Dawn finds herself unwittingly entangled in an illegal scheme that Danny accidentally exposes in an off-the-books investigative effort. With criminal activity that Danny can't ignore, Dawn finds her dream threatened by the very person she loves the most. How they find their way through this tragicomic clash of their desperate but endearing ambitions reveals the magic of their crazy love.
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Animals behaving oddly, people falling suddenly ill - what's creeping around
down at the farm? Crooked Oak's mystery-solving team return with another
spine-tingling adventure.
Nisha and her mother, Amma, flee the war in Malaya to take refuge at her
father's ancestral home in England. Here, however, Nisha must follow her stern
grandmother's countless rules - and most of all ignore the ghost child
beckoning her from the weeping tree high on the cliff top ...
Seit die Fracking-Anlage geschlossen wurde, gehen seltsame Dinge vor sich in dem kleinen Ort Krumm-Eichen. Leas Eltern sind nicht wiederzuerkennen: Ihre Augen wirken leer, sie essen nichts und meiden das Licht. Und dieser modrige Geruch! Sind Leas Eltern etwa Vampire? Als noch mehr Dorfbewohner die gleichen Symptome zeigen, macht sich Lea zusammen mit ihren Freunden Peter und Ravi auf zur Fracking-Anlage. Dort entdecken sie etwas Unglaubliches ... Abenteuerlicher Umweltkrimi für Kinder mit Mystery-Element – leicht zu lesen und spannend erzählt. Einfach super lesbar! Mehr zu den super lesbaren Büchern unter www.superlesbar.de
51 High-Protein Delicious Recipes for a Plant-Based Diet Plan and For a Strong Body While Maintaining Health, Vitality and Energy
126 pages
5 hours of reading
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Rooted in the rural Midwest, this collection of poetry reflects Daniel Smith's three decades of experience on his family's dairy farm in northwestern Illinois. It delves into themes of familial bonds to the land, the labor of farming, and the emotional turmoil that arises when that way of life becomes untenable. The poems vividly capture the transformations affecting agriculture and the rural communities, offering a poignant exploration of heritage and sustainability.
More than 50 Exciting Quick and Easy New Vegan Recipes for Cookies and Pies, Cupcakes and Cakes--and More!
138 pages
5 hours of reading
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51 High-Protein Delicious Recipes for a Plant-Based Diet Plan and For a Strong Body While Maintaining Health, Vitality and Energy
136 pages
5 hours of reading
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Quick and Easy Recipes Made Fast with Your Electric Pressure Cooker. 50+ Healthy Recipes for Living and Eating Well
136 pages
5 hours of reading
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More than 50 Exciting Quick and Easy New Vegan Recipes for Cookies and Pies, Cupcakes and Cakes--and More!
126 pages
5 hours of reading
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Quick and Easy Recipes Made Fast with Your Electric Pressure Cooker. 50+ Healthy Recipes for Living and Eating Well
138 pages
5 hours of reading
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More than 50 Exciting Quick and Easy New Vegan Recipes for Cookies and Pies, Cupcakes and Cakes--and More!
126 pages
5 hours of reading
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Focusing on Britain's defense policy during the late Cold War, this analysis delves into the constraints faced by contemporary governments. It explores how technological advancements, financial considerations, shifts in power dynamics, and evolving strategic perspectives in both Western and Eastern blocs influenced military decisions. The book provides a detailed examination of the complexities that shaped defense strategies during a pivotal era in global politics.
Take your quizzing up a notch with the new Genius Edition of this bestselling
adult activity book, a compendium of questions that will delight and infuriate
- and the answers are all in the back, if you need them!
When Pete, Nancy and Krish arrive at Heathland Camp for a school trip, they're in for an adventure - just not the kind they were expecting. Nearby sits the abandoned Harwood Institute. The crumbling buildings reek of secrets and at night strange screams come from the surrounding forest. Nobody knows what experiments took place at the institute during the war, so Pete and his friends make it their mission to find out. But the forest is hiding a sinister secret, and the trio could be in real danger... Are some mysteries best left undisturbed?
Techniques and Strategies for Retrain the Brain to Overcome Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Insomnia and Personal Disorders
177 pages
7 hours of reading
Do you want to learn techniques to retrain your brain and overcome anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia, and personal disorders? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy designed to treat mood disorders and addictions. Originally developed for anxiety and depression, it now addresses a wide range of mental illnesses and physical health issues. The cognitive model suggests that emotions and behaviors are shaped by perceptions, emphasizing that changing your thoughts can transform your world. CBT is time-limited, goal-oriented, and focused on present problems. It empowers patients to become their own therapists by helping them understand and alter maladaptive thinking and behavior patterns. A key aim of this collaborative process is to assist patients in defining problems and acquiring skills to manage them effectively. You are one step away from understanding how your brain works, allowing you to tackle issues with the right tools and improve your self-esteem. Anxiety and depression are significant challenges that require awareness and action. This book offers practical, immediately applicable strategies to help you regain control of your life. Give yourself another chance and embrace the change you need! What are you waiting for? Click "BUY NOW"!
This is a vital guide for any student aiming for success in English Literature examinations. 25 of the play's most important quotations are analysed in detail; analysis includes a detailed exploration of content, literary techniques, genre, character and theme, all providing invaluable insights to help you achieve the highest grades. To find out more about our quotation guides and other great books designed for GCSE success, firestonebooks.com
A milestone of graphic reporting, this groundbreaking 'atlas with attitude'
keeps pace with the speed of change with informed analysis and graphically
analyses every key indicator and vital statistic of modern life. This
statistically meticulous and beautiful presentation of trends is essential to
understand the world today.
Be inspired by some of the greatest entrepreneurs in history as you learn how to : Find your niche, Dream big, Seize your moment, Build a brand, Scale up, Play the long game, Stick to your principles
The presence of dynasties seems to run counter to widely held conceptions of democratic opportunity and fairness. Yet they persist throughout the modern democratized world. Looking at the institutional change in Japan's party system as a comparative model, Daniel M. Smith examines the factors that contribute to their development over time and space and the advantages that members of dynasties reap throughout their political careers.
Crooked Oak is under attack from a dangerous foe, and it looks like Pete,
Krish and Nancy are the only ones who can stop it ... Stranger Things meets
Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this thrilling sci-fi adventure.
Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic students aged 8+
Von der entmilitarisierten Zone in Korea über das Grab des Dschingis Khan bis zu Hitlers Führerbunker und der Area 51
256 pages
9 hours of reading
Haben Sie sich jemals gefragt, wo die Queen schläft? Oder sich gewünscht, Fort Knox von innen zu sehen? Würden Sie gerne dem Rätsel um das verschwundene Bernsteinzimmer auf den Grund gehen? Die Welt ist voller faszinierender Orte, die wir niemals sehen werden, weil sie streng bewacht oder geheim gehalten werden, zu schwer zu erreichen oder unauffindbar sind. Dieser außergewöhnliche, illustrierte Reiseführer bringt Sie zu 100 spannenden Locations, von denen Sie vielleicht nicht zum ersten Mal hören, die Sie aber garantiert zum ersten Mal sehen. Und er zeigt: In einer Welt, in der jeder Winkel erforscht zu sein scheint, gibt es noch immer reichlich Unbekanntes und Neues zu entdecken.
Ekscytujący, mrożący krew w żyłach thriller dla dzieci i młodzieży!?To nie
jest powieść dla os�b o słabych nerwach, bądźcie przygotowani na to, że
będziecie totalnie przerażeni (wiem, co m�wię!). Zdecydowanie dla czytelnik�w
od jedenastego roku życia. Jeśli kochasz szybką akcję i maksymalne napięcie,
ta książka jest zdecydowanie dla ciebie?. ? @bookloverjo?Poniżej zera? to
pełna zwrot�w akcji lektura, kt�ra oczarowuje bez reszty. Dan Smith,
wielokrotnie nagradzany autor książek dla dzieci i młodzieży oraz thriller�w
dla dorosłych, przenosi czytelnika na mroźną, mroczną Antarktydę, gdzie każdy
krok prowadzi do kolejnego niebezpieczeństwa.Gdy samolot Zaka cudem unika
rozbicia się na terenie antarktycznej bazy badawczej w jednym z najbardziej
odizolowanych miejsc na Ziemi, chłopiec i jego rodzina trafiają w sam środek
mrocznego, lodowatego koszmaru. Elektryczność nie działa, nie ma śladu
mieszkańc�w. Szukając odpowiedzi, Zak zaczyna doświadczać niepokojących wizji,
kt�re mają związek z czymś tajemniczym i przerażającym, co ukrywa się głęboko
pod lodem?Książka polecana czytelnikom w wieku od 9 do 12 lat.
The ultimate guide for Sales Development Representatives, also known as SDRs. In this book you will learn the most advanced prospecting sales skills from recognized leaders in the sales profession. Covering everything from determining the right fit to going deeper and understanding what a customer's real pain is, The SaaS Sales Method for Sales Development Representatives: How to Prospect for Customers helps sales leaders, sales managers, and individual salespeople understand what it takes to succeed and provides step by step instructions.
Zak hatte sich ein Abenteuer gewünscht. Aber nach einer Bruchlandung mitten in der Antarktis geht es für ihn und seine Familie um viel mehr. Denn die Forschungsstation, für die seine Eltern arbeiten, ist vollkommen verlassen. Und draußen ist es bitterkalt. Als Zak sich auf den Weg macht, um Hilfe zu suchen, spürt er ein seltsames Unbehagen. Fast so, als würde ihn jemand beobachten. Und dann macht Zak eine furchtbare Entdeckung: Das Exodus-Projekt ist außer Kontrolle geraten! Sie müssen von hier verschwinden und zwar schnell. Doch wo ist eigentlich seine Familie abgeblieben? Ein nervenzerfetzender Thriller, der einem das Blut in den Adern gefrieren lässt!
Ein Quizbuch für Familie und Freunde, das Spaß macht und in die Tiefe geht! Jedes der 50 Rätsel besteht aus 11 Fragen. Frage 1 braucht eine Antwort, Frage 2 braucht zwei Antworten und so weiter bis 10. Frage 11 ist eine Zusatzfrage, die zwischen 10 und 50 Antworten haben kann! Statt zu jeder Frage die eine Antwort möglichst schnell herauszuschreien und zu gewinnen, sind diese Rätsel wie ein kleiner Kosmos. Die Fragen stammen aus so unterschiedlichen Bereichen wie Musik, Kunst, Kino, Naturwissenschaften, Essen und Trinken, Allgemeinwissen und viele andere. Testen Sie Ihr Wissen und bringen Sie Ihr Gehirn mal so richtig auf Trab! Für alle Altersstufen geeignet.
From the author of The Penguin State of the World Atlas, an essential tool for understanding the modern Middle East The Middle East is in a constant state of change, and understanding it has never been more important. In this essential guide to the region and its politics, Dan Smith unravels the history of the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. With the acute and fair-minded analysis readers have come to expect from him, Smith highlights key issues and maps their global implications to explain why the Middle East has become, and will remain, the focal point of foreign policy. There can be no one-line summary of the Middle East, but in The Penguin State of the Middle East Atlas, Smith gives readers the primer they need to understand the ongoing conflicts in the region.
Eine Insel, von der niemand weiß. Ein Virus, das den Tod bringt. Und ein Junge, der das Schlimmste verhindern will. Als der 13-jährige Ash begreift, was vor sich geht, bleiben ihm gerade mal 24 Stunden. In der Zeit muss er seinen Verfolgern entkommen, das Gegengift besorgen und ein skrupelloses Forscherteam aufhalten. Keine leichte Aufgabe. Denn dabei steht nicht nur sein Leben auf dem Spiel …
Wer war Jack the Ripper? Und wozu wurde der Steinkreis von Stonehenge wirklich errichtet? Warum wurde Lee Harvey Oswald erschossen? Und wo haben die Nazis ihr Gold versteckt? Nur vier der 100 faszinierendsten Rätsel der Welt, die Autor Daniel Smith gründlich unter die Lupe nimmt ... Verschwörungen und Verschwörungstheorien Vom Kennedy-Attentat bis zu den Anschlägen von 9/11 - nicht nur in den einschlägigen TV-Doku-Sendern haben Verschwörungstheorien Hochkonjunktur. Trotz aller Forschung, Wissenschaft und Technik gibt es kaum ein spektakuläres Ereignis der Weltgeschichte, das nicht von offenen Fragen begleitet wird. Was ist die Wahrheit? Was war die Ursache für das katastrophale Tunguska-Ereignis, bei dem 1908 über 2.000 Quadratkilometer Wald binnen Sekunden zerstört wurden? Gibt es die "Men in Black" wirklich - und für wen arbeiten sie? Wer schuf die gigantischen Steinköpfe auf der abgelegenen Osterinsel? ... Was lange Jahrzehnte als wissenschaftlich gesicherte Erkenntnis oder Erklärung gilt, wird oft über Nacht durch neue Indizien zu Fall gebracht! Folgen Sie dem Autor dieser Bild-/Text-Dokumentation auf den Spuren neuer, fesselnder Theorien zu Ereignissen, die die Menschen bis heute beschäftigen ... Wurde Amerika schon Jahrhunderte vor Kolumbus entdeckt? Was geschah mit den verschwundenen Kosmonauten? Stammt das "Wow-Signal" wahrscheinlich doch von einer außerirdischen Zivilisation?
A household name for his role in the founding of ubiquitous computer software company Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the world's great businessmen. Brought up to compete rigorously in all areas of his life, he dropped out of Harvard in 1975 to follow his dream of starting his own firm. He formed "Micro-Soft" and set about coding his way to the top. But creating software language was just the beginning of a journey that would eventually see Gates become the wealthiest man in the world. He not only knew how to develop a product, but was great at selling it too, becoming a figurehead of the staid but booming corporate America. In recent years, Gates turned away from the computer screen to combat injustices in the world, channeling huge amounts of his personal fortune into the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a body whose operations are changing the way the charity sector goes about its business. How to Think Like Bill Gates reveals the key motivations, decisions, and philosophies that made Gates a name synonymous with success. Studying how he honed his business acumen, faced down all competitors, overcame adversity, and stood strong in the face of overwhelming odds, with quotes and passages by and about him, you too can learn to think like Bill Gates.
This is the definitive guide to the vibrant and inventive language of the East End, featuring history, trivia, and anecdotes. Cockney rhyming slang originated as a secret code among the thieves of London's East End. Adopted by costermongers and market traders, it fast became a vibrant patois that defined a community, confused the police, and evolved to include ever more colorful rhyming phrases. Constantly updated and added to ever since, and fostered by Londoners citywide, it has long enlivened the streets of one of the world's most quirky and fascinating capitals. Cockney Rhyming Slang explores the origins and meanings of both commonly used and lesser-known phrases, taking in traditional slang as well as modern additions. Combining history, trivia, quotes, and anecdotes, it is the definitive guide to cockney rhyming slang for locals and language lovers alike.
Learn how to lead, inspire, "never surrender," practice diplomacy, and forge ahead in your career. Life lessons from one of the most popular and iconic political leaders in modern history. Prime Minister of the UK from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955, Winston Churchill will always be remembered for his leadership of his country during World War II. Churchill's commitment to "never surrender", as well as his stirring speeches and radio broadcasts, helped to inspire the British resistance to the Nazi threat when Britain stood alone against an occupied Europe. As well as a hugely successful politician, Churchill was an officer in the British Army, a journalist, historian, and writer, winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. As one of the few voices warning about Nazi Germany he returned to government to play his part in defeating Nazism and becoming one of the defining figures of the 20th century. How to Think Like Churchill looks at defining moments in Churchill's life and reveals the key principles, philosophies, and decisions that made him the man we remember him leader, visionary, and national hero. Studying how and why he accomplished what he did, how he overcame adversity and stood strong in the face of overwhelming odds, with quotes and passages by and about the great man, you too can learn to think like Churchill.
13-year-old Oskari is sent into the cold wilderness on an ancient test of manhood. He must survive armed only with a bow and arrow. But instead, he stumbles upon an escape pod from a burning airliner: Air Force One. Terrorists have shot down the President of the United States. The boy hunter and the world's most powerful man are suddenly the hunted, in a race against a deadly enemy.
Einsteins Ideen und Theorien haben die Welt verändert und er zählt zu den einflussreichsten Wissenschaftlern des 20. Jahrhunderts. Er mag manchmal aussehen wie ein verrückter Professor, doch was steckte wirklich in diesem Kopf? Er ist der Erfinder von E = mc2, war aber zugleich ein überzeugter Pazifist und entschiedener Gegner des Autoritarismus. 'Denken wie Einstein' wandelt auf den Spuren des beeindruckenden Lebens des Denkers und des Privatmanns: Wie war er als Mensch? Worum geht es in seinen Theorien? Was waren seine gesellschaftspolitischen Ansichten, was seine Erfolge und Fehler? Ein großartiges Buch für Einsteiger.
What happened to Amelia Earhart's airplane, Van Gogh's painting of Dr. Gachet, and the crew of the Mary Celeste? This captivating exploration delves into the world's lost treasures, mysterious disappearances, and unknown locations, examining the evidence and conspiracy theories surrounding legendary lost objects. It questions who erased the Nixon tapes, whether Captain Kidd truly buried his treasure, and if Lord Lucan is still alive.
From the Great Mogul Diamond to the treasure of the Knights Templar, and from individuals like Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt to the Lost Army of Cambyses, the narrative covers a wide array of intriguing subjects. It includes Shergar the stolen horse, the secret recipe for KFC, the fifth spy in the "Cambridge Five," the elusive Holy Grail, and the sunken Tybee Island Bomb.
This fascinating catalogue of lost items takes readers on a unique quest across the globe and through the ages, searching for legendary artifacts that have inspired explorers, scientists, and storytellers alike. Contents feature Amelia Earhart's airplane, Muhammed Ali's gold medal, the Loch Ness Monster, Columbus's log, Google's algorithms, Atlantis, missing Apollo II tapes, Montezuma's treasure, the final panels of the Bayeux Tapestry, Hemingway's lost manuscripts, and more.
How to Think Like Einstein showcases the great man's theories, ideas on how to adapt currently accepted scientific theories, methods of research and inspirations.
One night in 1941, the war comes to Peter when a German plane crashes into
woods near where he lives. Peter rushes to the crash hoping to find something
exciting to keep. But what he finds instead is someone: a young and injured
German airman in need of his help.
Most of us suffer from the odd gap in our knowledge. But what if those gaps happen to be gaping chasms that threaten to cave in if not soon filled? Worry not, for the answer is at hand. The Three Rs harks back to a golden age of teaching, providing a comprehensive introduction to the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic. With everything from reading efficiently and mastering grammar, to grasping paper and mental arithmetic, this comprehensive tome rallies through the gamut of fascinating content, including: Grammar tests; How to write and form letters properly; Exercises for mastering fractions, decimals and rounding to the nearest; Tips for tackling everyday maths conundrums, such as adding bills and working out percentages and much more besides!
Lernen Sie mit Denksportaufgaben zu kombinieren wie der Meisterdetektiv
Wer hätte nicht gerne einen solch brillanten Verstand wie der berühmte Sherlock Holmes? Mit diesem Buch kann jeder diesem Ziel ein wenig näher kommen! Anhand vieler Fallstudien und Übungen sowie Beispielen aus den Originalromanen von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle und der beliebten TV-Serie „Sherlock“ wird uns weniger berühmten Detektiven auf die Sprünge geholfen. Wir lernen, unsere Beobachtungsgabe zu schärfen, die Gedächtnisleistung zu erhöhen, logisch zu denken und richtig zu kombinieren. Mithilfe von Konzentrations- und Gedächtnistechniken, der Erkennung von Körpersprache und Lügen, Übungen zur Kombinationsfähigkeit und Informationsverarbeitung sowie zum logischen Denken und Speed Reading können wir uns an das Genie unseres Vorbilds annähern. So bleibt kein Rätsel ungelöst, kein Fall ungeklärt und kein Detail unbemerkt. Und alles ist nach der Lektüre hochgradig verdächtig: ob nasse Schuhe, ein Riss im Ärmel oder Kratzer auf dem Mobiltelefon.
"Die 100 geheimsten Orte der Welt" jetzt als Neuauflage bei uns zum Spitzenpreis! Daniel Smith stellt hier in fesselnden Porträts 100 spektakuläre, streng geheime Orte vor. Manche sind der Öffentlichkeit mehr oder weniger bekannt, jedoch aus unterschiedlichen Gründen nicht zugänglich. Weil darüber keine Informationen nach außen gelangen sollen, z.B. auf Grund von Spionagetätigkeiten o.ä. Manche Orte sind so geheim, dass ihre Existenz von offizieller Seite verheimlicht wird oder zumindest ihre genaue Lage unbekannt ist. Orte, die Sie sonst nie zu Gesicht bekommen würden ... Lehnen Sie sich zurück und werfen Sie einen Blick in die Höhlen von Tora Bora, das Whitehall-Tunnelsystem, einen Unterschlupf in den Bergen Nordkoreas, Fort Knox, das Hauptquartier des CIA, die Skywalker-Ranch, das Mossad-Hauptquartier und viele andere der 100 geheimsten, bestbewachtesten und unzugänglichsten Orte der Welt.
A titan of technological innovation, Steve Jobs thought differently to everyone else. He had the mercurial ability to know what people wanted before they knew it themselves, and what's more, he knew how to sell that idea. An advocator of good design in both function as well as appearance, his influence in Silicon Valley changed the way the world thinks about technology. But how did he achieve such success? What were his methods? How to Think Like Steve Jobs reveals the philosophies and carefully honed skills Jobs used in his journey to the top and in the consolidation of Apple's unique place in the public consciousness. With his thoughts on innovation, how to find inspiration, presenting an idea, advertising, and much more, you can learn how to view the world through the eyes of a genius. The insights this book provides into the mind of the master will have you thinking like Steve Jobs in no time at all.
In How to think like Sherlock you will learn how to increase your powers of observation, memory, deduction and reasoning using the tricks and techniques of the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Wollen Sie ein kleiner Klugscheißer werden? Dann nichts wie ran. Oder sind Sie schon einer? Dann zeigen Sie es diesem Buch! Das ist nicht irgendein Quizbuch. Hier finden Sie verblüffende Fragen, die Sie bisher nie zu stellen wagten. Eine willkommene Alternative zu Computerspielen und Wii für die ganze Familie. Wissen und Ansporn gleichermaßen. Dazu genügend Platz zum Hineinkritzeln und am Schluss gibt es auch einen Lösungsteil zum Nachschlagen. Schummeln gilt natürlich nicht.
Ever wondered what it takes to get into Fort Knox? Fancied a peek inside the Coca-Cola Safety Deposit Box? Would you dare to visit Three Mile Island? The world is full of secret places that we either don't know about, or couldn't visit even if we wanted to. Now you can glimpse the Tora Bora caves in Afghanistan, visit the Tuscon Titan Missile Site, tour the Vatican Archives, or see the Chapel of the Ark. This fascinating guide book takes a look at 100 places around the world that are either so hard to reach, so closely guarded, or so secret that they are virtually impossible to visit any other way.
This beautifully packaged and accessible guide is the perfect companion to learning the phrases of London's East End and the interesting origins behind Cockney Rhyming Slang - a language first invented as a secret code among the thieves of London's underworld. Organized thematically, rather than alphabetically, this book allows the reader to gain a full and comprehensive understanding of how to use a range of cockney phrases in each given scenario. Covering all the popular, traditional cockney phrases, as well as some more modern additions that aren't as well known, hundreds of sayings are featured and explained. So, if you're gagging to get your Hampstead Heath into popular reference at its most fascinating, pull up a Vanity Fair, pour yourself a cup of Rosie Lee and get stuck into this highly entertaining Captain Cook.
This handy book takes you through the basics of grammar, punctuation and spelling, providing clear and concise explanations of each concept followed by exercises to test how much you've remembered. Fun, accessible and practical, you'll never be caught out by misplaced apostrophes, dangling participles or poor spelling again.
'Haunting stuff from a new writer to watch.' The Mail on Sunday.On the banks of a sprawling Brazilian river lies Sao Tiago. A place poised between the old ways and the new, fought over by gangsters and big business. It's a town for people with nowhere else to run; a place where Sam, a former priest, has ended up. He left England to help people, but what he's seen has scarred him, and now he cares about nothing except drinking and fishing on the great river. But one night changes all that. When a man lies bleeding on a dirt floor, what starts as a fight to save a life becomes a battle with Sao Tiago's dark heart. Caught between friends and enemies, and entangled in the affections of an ex-prostitute and a predatory landowner's wife, Sam realises that in a place where life is cheap, love can be deadly. As the long dry season stretches out ahead, Sam must face his past if he is to forge the chance of a future and survive in a town without a soul. Drawing on influences as disparate as HEART OF DARKNESS and the tales of the American West, it's a novel of shocking strength, populated with vivid characters, wild settings and raw emotion. A dark and compelling story, steeped in violence and rich in atmosphere, DRY SEASON is one of the most powerful and memorable debuts of the year.
Dan Smith is the national authority on specialized sculpture pieces for the hoods of automobiles. They reflect the quirky interests and fads of the colorful years between 1910 and 1940. The variety of the imagination applied to this industrial art is displayed in a rare collection for the first time.