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What happens when ancient queens, space probes, and even millions in Bitcoin simply vanish? Discover the secrets and stories behind history’s most baffling disappearances. Journey across the world and through the ages in this truly fascinating history book for kids 7+, discovering how extraordinary treasures came to be “lost”. From legendary pirates and ancient empires to sunken ships and missing jewels, every page reveals an intriguing new mystery, complete with colourful, captivating visuals showing how each story might have unfolded. Written by award-winning TV producer and author, Tom Adams, LOST is a fresh take on history. With different, equally compelling categories - from missing people and places to art and literature - there truly is something for every curious young mind to puzzle over. Inside, explore the real stories behind: The mystery of Queen Nefertiti’s tomb The fate of Amelia Earhart's plane Millions in missing Bitcoin The original World Cup trophy With intrigue and mystery to be found on every page, LOST is the perfect gift for kids who love history, mystery, or the unexplained.

In the 21st century, a scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestor’s notebook in a box. This ancestor is Dr McCreebor – an eminent explorer, philosopher and collector of the very strange and truly creepy. Dr McCreebor's book is filled with the dark and disturbing stories he has collected on his travels around the world. And now, after over 125 years in a dusty attic, Dr McCreebor’s writings can be read… by only the bravest. Discover the fascinating stories behind a series of objects, people and placesin every chapter. McCreebor writes from a Victorian perspective – and his descendant isn't afraid to write notes in the margins, bringing the science into the 21st century.Uncover Artificalia (man-made objects), Naturalia (natural creatures and beings), Spiritualis (the spirit world), ScelereSupplicium (crime and punishment), Scientifica (scientific tools), Magicae (magical objects) and Morteum (skulls, bodies and more). Steampunk illustrator Celsius Pictor intricately illustrates McCreebor’s sketches, maps, records and photographs.From shrunken heads to witches’ charms, saints’ blood to graverobbers’ remains, hangman’s salve to trepanning tools, this book is a peek into our grisly and macabre past.

Welcome all rascals and tricksters to this marvellous miscellany of mischief and magic! This playful book explores the world of deception and trickery – both the good and the bad. Learn the secrets of infamous magic illusions and tricks and discover the stories of some of history’s most notorious hoaxes, pranks, and cons. While some are great fun, others contain a serious lesson . . . after all, understanding scams of the past can help protect you in the future. Meet infamous pranksters such as Marcel Duchamp (the French artist who pranked the art world), renowned illusionists and escape artists such as Adelaide Hermann (one of the first female magicians), and cunning con-artists such as George C. Parker (the American who "sold" the Statue of Liberty). The themed spreads explore a range of topics such as made-up monsters, alien conspiracies, doctored photos, disguises and pseudonyms, April Fool's Day pranks, and much more. If you’re feeling mischievous, you can even follow the steps and tips spaced throughout the book to try your hand at some pranks and magic tricks of your own! But keep your wits about you, because fake hoaxes are included within the pages for eagle-eyed readers to try to spot! Perfect for readers young and old who delight in a bit of mischief.

Welcome all rascals and tricksters to this marvellous miscellany of mischief and magic This playful book explores the world of deception and trickery - both the good and the bad. Learn the secrets of infamous magic illusions and tricks and discover the stories of some of history's most notorious hoaxes, pranks, and cons. While some are great fun, others contain a serious lesson . . . after all, understanding scams of the past can help protect you in the future. Meet infamous pranksters such as Marcel Duchamps (the French artist who pranked the art world), renowned illusionists and escape artists such as Adelaide Hermann (one of the first female magicians), and cunning con-artists such as George C. Parker (the American who "sold" the Statue of Liberty). The themed spreads explore a range of topics such as made-up monsters, alien conspiracies, doctored photos, disguises and pseudonyms, April Fool's Day pranks, and much more. If you're feeling mischievous, you can even follow the steps and tips spaced throughout the book to try your hand at some pranks and magic tricks of your own But keep your wits about you, because fake hoaxes are included within the pages for eagle-eyed readers to try to spot Perfect for readers young and old who delight in a bit of mischief.

All aboard for a journey through time and across continents!Jam-packed with fascinating facts and bright illustrations, this is the captivating story of how trains have transformed our world.This book showcases the railway’s incredible engineering breakthroughs – from the earliest trains used in underground mines, to the advent of the steam train, right up to the latest driverless trains and mag-lev technology.With this complete, colourful guide to the past, present and future of the railway: Marvel at some of the world’s most spectacular stationsDiscover iconic train journeys like the Orient Express and the Pacific RailroadLearn about the trains used in social protests and during times of warUnderstand the changing role of women and people of colour in the industryDecode the inner workings of these magnificent machinesMeet rail heroes and innovators including George Stephenson, Mary Elizabeth Walton and Hideo ShimaAnd, as well as classic locos from history, readers can also delight in record-breaking train stats and learn about sky trains, suspension railways and monorails.But the book also explores the enormous impact that railways have had on our lives, including the development of industry and commerce, the growth of our cities – even the setting of time zones.This is a colourful, celebratory tribute to trains. These powerful machines opened the world to people like never before, and they continue to capture hearts and imaginations today. Look no further for the perfect gift for young train enthusiasts.

All aboard for a journey through time and across continents Jam-packed with fascinating facts and bright illustrations, this is the captivating story of how trains have transformed our world. This book showcases the railway's incredible engineering breakthroughs - from the earliest trains used in underground mines, to the advent of the steam train, right up to the latest driverless trains, and mag-lev technology. With this complete, colorful guide to the past, present, and future of the railway: Marvel at some of the world's most spectacular stationsDiscover iconic train journeys, like the Orient Express and the Pacific RailroadLearn about the trains used in social protests and during times of warUnderstand the changing role of women and people of color in the industryDecode the inner workings of these magnificent machinesMeet rail heroes and innovators, including George Stephenson, Mary Elizabeth Walton and Hideo ShimaAnd, as well as classic locos from history, readers can also delight in record-breaking train stats, and learn about sky trains, suspension railways and monorails. But the book also explores the enormous impact that railways have had on our lives, including the development of industry and commerce, the growth of our cities - even the setting of time zones. This is a colorful, celebratory tribute to trains. These powerful machines opened the world to people like never before, and they continue to capture hearts and imaginations today. Look no further for the perfect gift for young train enthusiasts.

As an owner, executive or professional, marketing your business can be daunting. Your market is filled with competitors that not only do what you do, they look like you too. It's hard to stand out - and achieve prominent status - when the services you offer show no appreciable difference from theirs. To succeed, you must do something radically different In this book, Tom Adams describes a compelling opportunity to distinguish your business in the marketplace by becoming its visible, magnetic, personal marketing icon. You'll learn why becoming the face of your business is important - what you need to do to achieve that - and how to do it with personality. This book will provide you: *Persuasive reasons why our current social context confirms timing is right for personal presence marketing* Countless examples of owners, executives and professionals who demonstrate this personality marketing strategy * Eight personal preparations you can undertake in order to be the best possible marketing icon for your business *Six proven models for expressing yourself as the marketing face and voice of your business* Easy to implement activities that position you to attract and engage prospects in your marketing

Twenty-four million people wager nearly $3 billion on college basketball pools each year, but few are aware that winning strategies have been developed by researchers at Harvard, Yale, and other universities over the past two decades. Bad advice from media sources and even our own psychological inclinations are often a bigger obstacle to winning than our pool opponents. Profit opportunities are missed and most brackets submitted to pools don’t have a breakeven chance to win money before the tournament begins.Improving Your NCAA® Bracket with Statistics is both an easy-to-use tip sheet to improve your winning odds and an intellectual history of how statistical reasoning has been applied to the bracket pool using standard and innovative methods. It covers bracket improvement methods ranging from those that require only the information in the seeded bracket to sophisticated estimation techniques available via online simulations. Included are: Prominently displayed bracket improvement tips based on the published research A history of the origins of the bracket pool A history of bracket improvement methods and their results in play Historical sketches and background information on the mathematical and statistical methods that have been used in bracket analysis A source list of good bracket pool advice available each year that seeks to be comprehensive Warnings about common bad advice that will hurt your chancesTom Adams’ work presenting bracket improvement methods has been featured in the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and SmartMoney magazine.

Twenty-four million people wager nearly $3 billion on college basketball pools each year, but few are aware that winning strategies have been developed by researchers at Harvard, Yale, and other universities over the past two decades. Bad advice from media sources and even our own psychological inclinations are often a bigger obstacle to winning than our pool opponents. Profit opportunities are missed and most brackets submitted to pools don’t have a breakeven chance to win money before the tournament begins.Improving Your NCAA® Bracket with Statistics is both an easy-to-use tip sheet to improve your winning odds and an intellectual history of how statistical reasoning has been applied to the bracket pool using standard and innovative methods. It covers bracket improvement methods ranging from those that require only the information in the seeded bracket to sophisticated estimation techniques available via online simulations. Included are: Prominently displayed bracket improvement tips based on the published research A history of the origins of the bracket pool A history of bracket improvement methods and their results in play Historical sketches and background information on the mathematical and statistical methods that have been used in bracket analysis A source list of good bracket pool advice available each year that seeks to be comprehensive Warnings about common bad advice that will hurt your chancesTom Adams’ work presenting bracket improvement methods has been featured in the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and SmartMoney magazine.

A semi-autobiographical tale charting the successes and failings of a young rock band in Glasgow, trying to make their mark in the music industry. A band who work hard and play hard and dream of playing better venues to bigger audiences and brokering a good recording deal along the way. This book is cool, humorous and poignant in equal measure while it follows the lives of the characters, from the beginnings of their musical journey to present day.

Have you ever wondered why your dad snores? And why do some things taste good and some bad? Full of pop-ups and interactive elements, this book is all to do with the everyday science that surrounds us. It's a scrapbook-approach to the world of a school-age child, looking at why and how we do what we do. From the moment our alarms rings in the morning to when we crawl into bed at night, science makes life easier, safer and more fun. Now's your chance to explore what goes on when you don't even realise!

In 1963, it was unusual for a pop group to have a monthly magazine devoted exclusively to their career. Only Elvis Presley had been considered important enough to warrant such an honour. But then the Beatles were unusual. Within the space of that pivotal year, the Fab Four became the biggest thing in British popular culture and their worldwide fame was soon inescapable. One of the first to astutely recognise their greatness was Sean O'Mahony and the monthly magazine he launched with the full blessing of The Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein - The Beatles Book.Looking Through You presents a selection of over 300 images from the precious Beatles Book photo archive, many unpublished or unseen in their original form from the original negatives, as well as the story behind the success of the regular Beatle bulletin.With each new issue, Beatle fans worldwide would voraciously devour the contents from cover-to-cover, discovering the Fab Four's latest news and activities and most of all, savouring the exclusive B&W photographs, captured by in-house photographer, Leslie Bryce.During the magazine's six-year run only a small fraction of these photographs were printed - and then often altered in some way. The Beatles Book Monthly captured the Beatles' development from British provincial theatres - through foreign tours including their ground-breaking first American visit - and onwards to the band's withdrawal into the recording studio. It was unique in its access - as well as concert tours and television shows, the band were photographed off duty, at their homes and in the studio - locales that were generally out-of-bounds to most Beatle observers. This unique and original photographic record preserves many important moments within the Beatles' career, providing a historically important glimpse into the world's greatest ever entertainment phenomenon.