100 Mysteries of Science Explained

100 Mysteries of Science Explained

Popular Science

Science / Nonfiction / Reference

From end of the world scenarios to disappearing bees and beyond, the experts at Popular Science magazine uncover the secrets of the universe and answer 100 of science's most mysterious questions.100 Mysteries is segmented into chapters by Physical Matter and Forces, Space, Human Body, Earth, Other Life-Forms, and Human Triumphs and Troubles.Explore the secrets of the universe, and understand the latest scientific thinking on dark matter, black holes, time travel, and much more.
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Misbehaving in Miami

Misbehaving in Miami

Aimee Duffy

Romance / Entertainment / Reference

Part 2 of Summer Flings – a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories. The girls are off to a beach house to catch some rays – and if they play their cards right – super hot guys! With drinking games in the name of Gucci, a surprise visit from a very pissed off Zack and hunks galore, Miami is turning into their best stop yet. Not to mention Ciara finally comes up with a way to have her cake and eat it too! The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun!
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Ibiza Insanity

Ibiza Insanity

Aimee Duffy

Romance / Entertainment / Reference

Part 5 of Summer Flings – a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories. After their not-so-relaxing week in the sun, the girls are off to the clubbing capitol of the world to let off some steam. Skater boys, Ibiza's Next Top Model competition and skimpy gold bikini's don't compare to the man Ciara's desperate to cheer up. She's beginning to realize her summer fling isn't as uncomplicated as it should be. To make things worse, she finds out that her best friends are keeping secrets from her that could change everything... The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun!
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What a Girl Needs

What a Girl Needs

Aimee Duffy

Romance / Entertainment / Reference

HarperImpulse Erotic Romance Novella The second novella in a thrilling, pulse-racing new erotic romance series, Indecent Proposals. Three best friends, Shey, Eloisa and Georgia take on the most powerful and eligible men of the New York dating scene. Perfect for fans of bestselling erotic romance authors Sylvia Day and E.L. James!
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Slenderman, Slenderman

Slenderman, Slenderman

Jack Goldstein

Nonfiction / Reference / Trivia

A boy who makes up tall tales to scare his friends, but has the tables turned on him... A girl who should have been more careful what she wished for... A young know-it-all who is sure he knows how a magician's tricks work... These are just three of the terrifying tales featured in the fantastic collection from bestselling author Jack Goldstein. With three macabre short stories and three poems with unexpected twists, both adults and children will enjoy being scared out of their wits. A word of caution however - all of the stories feature mature horror themes, and may not suit the youngest - or most timid readers. If, however, the thought of Slenderman running his long, thin decomposing fingers through your hair sounds exhilarating, then you are sure to enjoy being truly terrified by this haunting anthology!
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Do Fish Drink Water?

Do Fish Drink Water?

Bill McLain

Nonfiction / Science / Reference

Is it true that elephants are afraid of mice?How much gold does the United States store in Fort Knox?Why do I get a headache when I eat ice cream too fast?How did the "seventh inning stretch" originate?As the official webmaster for Xerox, Bill McLain was surprised by the kinds of questions he was receiving, like whether people born blind can see in their dreams and why rabbits are associated with Easter. McLain began to answer each and every question--attracting national attention from MSNBC, CNN, and People--and the result, collected in Do Fish Drink Water?, is a surprising, funny, and informative collection of facts. McLain's answers can often be as wild as the questions and prompt entertaining anecdotes about where he found them. McLain explains how magnets are made, what caused the Great Depression of 1922, and even explains why cats purr. Also included is an extensive list of websites where he conducts research,...
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Tilly and the Bookwanderers

Tilly and the Bookwanderers

Anna James

Poetry / Reference / Anthologies

A captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about the magic of books and the power of the imagination. Since her mother's disappearance, eleven-year-old Tilly has found comfort in stories at Pages & Co., her grandparents' bookshop. But when her favourite characters, Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland, appear in the shop, Tilly's adventures become very real. Not only can she follow Anne and Alice into their thrilling worlds, she discovers she can bookwander into any story she chooses. Tilly's new ability could even help her solve the mystery of what happened to her mother all those years ago. But danger may be lurking on the very next page...
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10 Amazing Slenderman Stories

10 Amazing Slenderman Stories

Jack Goldstein

Nonfiction / Reference / Trivia

Just before Jack Goldstein and Jimmy Russell published their last book about Slenderman, 101 Amazing Slenderman Facts, they were both found dead in suspicious circumstances. The book was published in their memories. What was not known at the time however was that two packages were making their way through the Royal Mail service. One was from Jimmy and addressed to Jack, the other from Jack addressed to Jimmy. Both packages contained worrying documents detailing the history of Slenderman, and including some terrifying stories. This grisly collection of documents is offered to the reader in the hope they can make some sense of the killings, as well as finding out further information regarding the slim being. Proceed with caution.
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