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Book Synopsis Cat Flaps and Mouse Traps by : Harry Oliver
Download or read book Cat Flaps and Mouse Traps written by Harry Oliver and published by Metro Publishing, Limited. This book was released on 2007 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did Isaac Newton invent the cat flap? How did the first mousetrap come about? Why did it take nearly 20 years to make sliced bread?From the moment the alarm clock wakes us up in the morning until the time we switch the light off at night, we are surrounded by things without which our lives would be impossible: microwaves, televisions, cars, cell phones, and credit cards—the list is endless. Yet how often do we consider how such miniature wonders of our lives came about, who invented them, and why? The answers are often incredibly interesting. In this delightful volume, Harry Oliver reveals the most diverting and amusing stories that lie behind the objects and inventions we take for granted, from household items to the technology that fills our world. Everything around us was born from an idea, and as you read the pages in this book, the ordinary will soon appear rather more extraordinary than it did before.
Download or read book The Cat-Flap Trap written by Janine Scott and published by . This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cat is hungry. Cat makes a clever trap. Who will Cat catch in his cat-flap trap?
Download or read book Cat and Mouse written by David Drummond and published by Much-in-Little. This book was released on 2012 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bees Knees and Barmy Armies - Origins of the Words and Phrases We Use Every Day by : Harry Oliver
Download or read book Bees Knees and Barmy Armies - Origins of the Words and Phrases We Use Every Day written by Harry Oliver and published by Metro Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fromstiff upper lipto stomping grounds, an amusing look at the history behind commonly-used words and phrasesWhat makes someone "pleased as punch?" Why is New York City called "The Big Apple?" Why do we "dress to the nines?"And what does it mean to escape by the "skin of your teeth?" Every day speech is peppered with hundreds of phrases and expressions, but rarely are their origins contemplated. This intriguing survey delves deep into the history behind hundreds of common words and turns of phrase and uncovers their fascinating and amusing sources. From ancient idioms to up-to-the minute lingo, this is the perfect resource for etymologists and language-lovers alike."
Book Synopsis Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops by : Harry Oliver
Download or read book Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops written by Harry Oliver and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating and funny origins of everyday objects-bliss for history hounds, language lovers and trivia buffs. In this delightful volume, Harry Oliver reveals the most unusual and unexpected stories behind the household necessities, toys, common objects, technological advances, and everyday items we all take for granted. Who hasn't wondered: ?Whether Thomas Crapper really invented the toilet ?What accident led to the invention of the microwave ?Why it took nearly twenty years for someone to finally decide to slice bread ?How laziness resulted in the invention of the dishwasher ?Which discovery made the milkshake possible ?Which king's fancy for his mistress inspired the first elevator
Download or read book The Better Mousetrap written by Tom Holt and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel set in the magical offices of The Portable Door, now a majorly fantastical film starring Christoph Waltz, Sam Neill, and Miranda Otto. “Tom Holt may be the most imaginative satirist to land on our shores since Douglas Adams.” — Christopher Moore, New York Times bestselling author It touches all our lives – our triumphs and tragedies, our proudest achievements, our most traumatic disasters. Alloyed of love and fear, death and fire, and the inscrutable acts of the gods, insurance is indeed the force that binds the universe together. Hardly surprising, therefore, that Frank Carpenter, one of the foremost magical practitioners of our age, felt himself irresistibly drawn to it. Until, that is, he met Jane, a high-flying corporate heroine with an annoying habit of falling out of trees and getting killed. Repeatedly. It's not long before Frank and Jane find themselves face to face with the greatest enigma of our times: When is a door not a door? When it's a mousetrap. The J.W. Wells & Co. Series: The Portable Door In Your Dreams Earth, Air, Fire and Custard You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps The Better Mousetrap May Contain Traces of Magic Other titles from Tom Holt: Doughnut When It's A Jar The Outsorcerer's Apprentice The Good, the Bad and the Smug The Management Style of the Supreme Beings An Orc on the Wild Side Holt Writing as K. J. Parker: Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City How To Rule An Empire and Get Away With It A Practical Guide to Conquering the World
Download or read book Cat Flap written by Alan S. Cowell and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Architecture and Silence by : Christos P. Kakalis
Download or read book Architecture and Silence written by Christos P. Kakalis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-23 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the role of silence in how we design, present and experi-ence architecture. Grounded in phenomenological theory, the book builds on historical, theoretical and practical approaches to examine silence as a methodological tool of architectural research and unravel the experiential qualities of the design process. Distinct from an entirely soundless experience, silence is proposed as a material condition organically incorporated into the built and natural landscape. Kakalis argues that, either human or atmospheric, silence is a condition of waiting for a sound to be born or a new spatio-temporal event to emerge. In silence, therefore, we are attentive and attuned to the atmos-phere of a place. The book unpacks a series of stories of silence in religious topographies, urban landscapes, film and theatre productions and architec-tural education with contributed chapters and interviews with Jeff Malpas and Alberto Pérez-Gómez. Aimed at postgraduate students, scholars and researchers in architectural theory, it shows how performative and atmospheric qualities of silence can build a new understanding of architectural experience.
Book Synopsis Black Cats & April Fools - Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives by : Harry Oliver
Download or read book Black Cats & April Fools - Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives written by Harry Oliver and published by Metro Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have all touched wood to ward off misfortune, or seen a bride throw a bouquet over her head at a wedding, but how often do we stop to think about where such customs come from, or why we still use them? The truth is that behind many of our daily rituals and beliefs lies a fascinating history of weird and wonderful notions, some rational, others fanciful, that provide a rich and entertaining addition to our lives. In this charming and endlessly diverting book, best-selling author Harry Oliver has delved into the stories behind our rich traditions to explain them to us with characteristic wit and flair, in a gem of a volume that will clear up any of the niggling doubts you may have about our everyday beliefs. So before you search for any more four-leaf clovers, worry about the next Friday 13th or tell someone that chocolate will give them spots, dip into this amazing tome and discover the truth about our diverse beliefs so that next time your ear itches you'll know if someone's really talking about you!
Book Synopsis Rhyming and Spelling Dictionary by : Pie Corbett
Download or read book Rhyming and Spelling Dictionary written by Pie Corbett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book supports both the writing and spelling objectives of the National Literacy Strategy at KS2 and should appeal to parents keen to help their children extend their vocabulary and develop their writing skills.
Download or read book Austin written by Stuart Taylor and published by Exciting Stories. This book was released on 2011-11-25 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The jolly exciting story about an old car sent to be crushed at the scrapyard. WARNING! Often funny but a bit of a tear jerker in places too. Austin is a loveable old car. He’s also a wreck! When the old stone wall collapses Austin is sent to Butcher's scrapyard to be CRUSHED! The animals living inside him are made homeless. Will they find the man who loves old cars in time to rescue Austin? Or will Marmaduke the tomcat makes a meal of them? Will Hannibal the scrapyard guard dog chew Austin's tyres to shreds? Will the man who loves old cars cars find Austin before he's squished inside the crusher's greedy jaws?
Download or read book Business America written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes articles on international business opportunities.
Download or read book Grief's Country written by Gail Griffin and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intimate look at widowhood.
Book Synopsis Teaching Design and Technology 3 - 11 by : Douglas Newton
Download or read book Teaching Design and Technology 3 - 11 written by Douglas Newton and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-03-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ′Douglas Newton′s Teaching Design and Technology gives encouragement to creativity in younger pupils. Aimed at ages 3-11, it contains a variety of suggestions for activities providing more than just a collection of ideas, there are many suggestions that might help children plan and work towards quality products′ - The Times Educational Supplement ′An excellent book which is both thought-provoking and extremely practical. The philosophy and history behind D&T is enlightening and very entertaining, whilst the numerous ideas for practical activities make it a ′pick up and use′ book. Unusually, it provides a wide range of activities for children as young as 3 up to 11 years of age, and detailed lesson plans demonstrate how they can be presented in class. The problem-solving approach taken by this book supports views on ′best practice′ as described in the government publication ′Excellence and Enjoyment′. As the focus in education is on developing a more creative curriculum, this book is a must for both experienced teachers and students alike′ - Linda Johnston, Head at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary ′This book is packed full of sound advice and good ideas interlaced with the essence of what Design and Technology in primary schools should be′ - David Jinks, Jerwood Laureate ′A very practical book, which focuses on sound advice from an expert in D&T education... Here you will find a wealth of ideas for putting into practice. What shines through is the depth of experience that Newton brings to the work... This is an invaluable resource for any primary school and deserves to be widely read. I have no doubt that teachers will rate it highly′ - Primary Science Review ′This very readable book gives a wealth of simple interesting examples of technological development that will be appreciated by children throughout the primary school... Very practical general teaching advice is given throughout... a valuable resource for trainees and teachers who lack experience in this subject′ - Journal of Education for Teaching Training to teach Design and Technology? Need ideas for your lessons? Want to refresh your D&T teaching? Professor Douglas Newton′s succinct guide to teaching design and technology uses ideas that have been road-tested and developed over his many years of teaching and of training student teachers and practitioners. Assuming no prior knowledge, this straightforward book will quickly help you teach D&T in the primary school and D&T-related activities in the very early years. It gives you ready-made lesson plans and banks of teaching ideas for immediate use in your classroom. Written for the busy trainee and teacher, this practical book features: - A clear account of the nature of D&T and what is expected of you. - Time-saving, photocopiable worksheets to help children grasp problems, develop ideas and plan. - Lots of activities for the children, some set out in step-by-step detail. - Advice on helping children make progress and on assessing their work. - Looking ahead: some guidance for the aspiring teacher on preparing for curriculum leadership. - Helpful chapter summaries.
Download or read book To The Pips written by WR Woodbury and published by Amazon. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of dark tales including a story about the murder of a Salvation Army officer in Winnipeg, life inside an Italian Fascist prison camp, the perverse social circle of the Kaiser, a young woman's therapeutic Mexican holiday, the unhappy life of an English tour rep on Malta, a young man's crush on his Herculean cinema idol, the traumatic separation from an imaginary friend, as well as stories told by cats and dogs. Spanning a range of times and places, most of the stories play at the boundaries of that undiscoverable county called Death.
Book Synopsis To Have or Have Not by : James Fisher
Download or read book To Have or Have Not written by James Fisher and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a rapidly changing world, the ways in which economic forces affect both personal and global change can be difficult to track, particularly in the arts. This collection of twenty new essays explores both obscure and famous plays dealing with economic issues. Beginning with the Industrial Revolution, the text moves from Marx's theories to Wall Street speculation, nineteenth century immigration issues, the excesses of the Gilded Age and the 1920s, the Great Depression, World War II and millennial economic challenges.
Book Synopsis Demons Don't Play Fair by : Ruby Blaylock
Download or read book Demons Don't Play Fair written by Ruby Blaylock and published by JB Woods. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's something rotten in the town of Kensleigh Landing East... There's something stinky happening in the suburbs where the Country Acres coven lives. First, the PTA president makes eyes at Mischa's man. Then, she winds up dead, leaving Mischa looking as guilty as sin. To make matters worse, there's a demon on the loose, one of the witches gets a nasty case of the witch flu, and the Council of Magical Creatures threatens to disband the coven and take away all the witches' magical abilities. Can the witchy ladies of Country Acres Coven solve the murder, catch the demon, and keep the Council off their backs? Join Mischa, Ellie, Seneca, and Poe—and two talking cats—as they keep magic on the down low while living the high life in suburban North Carolina.
