These 44 models of train have been chosen to represent well-loved contemporary machines as well as a few unusual examples. Each machine has been photographed in the UK where most of them can be see working today. Accompanying each picture is a concise, informative text which gives details of the history, manufacture and engine specifications.
Exploring ecological systems through a multivariate lens reveals the intricate relationships and dynamics within ecosystems. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding multiple variables simultaneously to gain deeper insights into ecological interactions and processes. By highlighting diverse perspectives, it encourages readers to appreciate the complexity of environmental systems and the lessons they offer for sustainability and conservation efforts.
Is your child leaving baby-talk behind and beginning to explore strange new words? Or are you simply a Trekkie who needs a goofy gift for a fellow-fan friend? This title transports you together to a voyage of educational fun, pairing up colorful photograp
The Book Your Children Don’t Want You to Read How to Con Your Kid is the most useful (and sneakiest) parenting manual you’ll ever purchase. Within are hundreds of tips, techniques, and simple scams for getting your child to do exactly what you want—with your child none the wiser. For mealtime, bedtime, bathtime, and any other time of the day (or night), you’ll learn • Get your kid to eat by playing on his possessiveness. • Get your kid to bathe by “swimming” in the tub. • Get your kid to talk quietly by whispering back. • Get your kid to take medicine by pretending it’s superhero juice. • Get your kid to sit still by playing “I Spy.” And dozens more tricks of the parenting trade!
Danger! It lurks at every corner. Volcanoes. Sharks. Quicksand. Terrorists. The pilot of the plane blacks out and it's up to you to land the jet. What do you do? The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is here to help: jam-packed with how-to, hands-on, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on everything you need to know FAST-from defusing a bomb to delivering a baby in the back of a cab. Providing frightening and funny real information in the best-selling tradition of the Paranoid's Pocket Guide and Hypochondriac's Handbook, this indispensable, indestructible pocket-sized guide is the definitive handbook for those times when life takes a sudden turn for the worse. The essential companion for a perilous age. Because you never know...
The authors of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook take to the links! Dave and Josh join golf fanatic James Grace, drawing on their own tragic exploits and the experience of experts to help golfers survive dozens of dire situations. Learn how to finish a round with a broken arm, deal with a cigar brush fire, cure golf addiction, or remove a tick. Discover the best way to play out of a water hazard, make it through a lightning storm, or survive being hit in the privates. Hands-on, illustrated, step-by-step instructions guide you through these and other perils lurking on the fairway. With an appendix of rules for bizarre mis-haps, strategies for surmounting dress-code and equipment crises, and other essential survival tips, this handy guide won't help you save par-but it could save your bacon! Don't tee off without it.
The story follows baysprites, tiny magical beings resembling elves, who escape Ireland during the Great Hunger in 1846. A clan of about one hundred embarks on a journey across the Atlantic, stowing away on a ship to Baltimore. Upon arrival, they create new colonies along the northern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, blending their rich cultural heritage with the challenges of a new world. The narrative explores themes of survival, adaptation, and the enduring spirit of these enchanting creatures.
Culturally significant, this work has been carefully reproduced from its original artifact, preserving its historical integrity. Readers will encounter original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. This dedication to authenticity offers insights into the context and legacy of the work, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
The narrative explores personal awakening and the author's unique gift, serving as an emotional outlet and a reflection of their journey. Initially intended as a private collection of thoughts, the decision to share it stems from a desire to connect with others who may benefit from similar experiences. Emphasizing individuality, the author encourages readers to trust their own paths while respecting the journeys of others. This work aims to inspire and guide those ready to embark on their own awakened adventures, fostering a sense of peace and love.
More than 200 clever tricks to help stubborn kids go to bed, clean their room, take a bath, and more without tears or fights.