bellos alex alex s adventures in numberland
Bellos Alex Alex's Adventures in Numberland
In this richly entertaining and accessible book, Alex Bellos explodes the myth that maths is best left to the geeks, and demonstrates the remarkable ways it's linked to our everyday lives. Alex explains the surprising geometry of the 50p piece, and the strategy of how best to gamble it in a casino. He shines a light on the mathematical patterns in nature, and on the peculiar predictability of random behaviour. He eats a potato crisp whose revolutionary shape was unpalatable to the ancient Greeks, and he shows the deep connections between maths, religion and philosophy. From the world's fastest mental calculators in Germany to numerologists in the US desert, from a startlingly numerate chimpanzee in Japan to venerable Hindu sages in India, these dispatches from 'Numberland' are an unlikely but exhilarating cocktail of history, reportage and mathematical proofs. The world of maths is a much friendlier and more colourful place than you might have imagined. This anniversary edition is fully revised and updated.
3266 Руб.
Frolick Billy Madagascar
Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, and their friends from DreamWorks' Madagascar now star in their very own Little Golden Book perfect for children ages 3 to 5 and Madagascar fans of all ages! Alex is the star of the show at the New York Zoo, but his best friend, Marty, wants to live in the wild. One birthday wish later, Marty, Alex, and their friends find themselves on a boat on their way to Africa! Their wild adventures are retold for the first time ever in a Little Golden Book based on the hit movie!
730 Руб.
Колфер Йон The Land of Stories. The Enchantress Returns
Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother!........................
1078 Руб.
Colfer C. The Land of Stories. The Enchantress Returns
Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1078 Руб.
Colfer C. The Land of Stories. The Enchantress Returns
Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1078 Руб.
Morrisroe Rachel The Drama Llama
One day a worry comes to stay and simply will not go away! "Whenever he was worried or whenever there was drama, Alex Allen's brain produced… A living breathing Llama!" Alex Allen, like lots of children, sometimes worried about things - like dancing badly or getting an answer wrong in class. But unlike lots of children, every time he worries a real-life llama appears! And the more Alex worries, the bigger Llama grows... which starts getting him into all sorts of trouble! Will Alex ever learn how to control his worries and get rid of this pesky llama? This hilarious yet heartwarming rhyming tale from incredible new picture book talent Rachel Morrisroe and bestselling illustrator Ella Okstad offers practical advice about dealing with worry whilst taking you along on the wonderfully riotous adventures of Alex and his mischievous llama.
1823 Руб.
Orb/Gilmour David Виниловая пластинка Orb/Gilmour David Metallic Spheres In Colour
Состояние носителя: S. Состояние конверта: S. Metallic Spheres In Colour. Виниловая пластинка . A Seamless Solar Spheres Of Affection Mix Written-By – Alex Paterson, David Gilmour, Michael Rendall, Youth 20:07 B Seamlessly Martian Spheres Of Reflection Mix Written-By – Alex Paterson, David Gilmour, Marcia Mello, Michael Rendall, Youth 19:44 Тип носителя: Виниловая пластинка
6318 Руб.
Lewis Susan No Child of Mine
What if you knew a child was in danger – and no one believed you? Alex Lake’s day job is all about helping people, especially children. She cares about them passionately and does everything in her power to rescue them from those who mean them harm. When the case of three-year-old Ottilie Wade comes to her attention, Alex feels an overpowering need to make a real difference in the little girl's life, but no one is prepared to believe that Ottilie is in danger. In the end, Alex makes a decision that has consequences that no one, least of all Alex, could have foreseen.
2174 Руб.
Horowitz Anthony Nightshade
In this adrenaline-fuelled adventure in the number one bestselling series, Alex Rider is sent by MI6 Special Operations to infiltrate a new and sinister organization known only as Nightshade. Alex is on his own, with the fate of thousands of people resting in his hands.
1537 Руб.
Haynes Natalie The Amber Fury
When you open up, who will you let in? Alex Morris has lost everything:her relationship, her career and her faith in the future. Moving to Edinburgh to escape her demons, Alex takes a job teaching at a Pupil Referral Unit. It's a place for kids whose behaviour is so extreme that they cannot be taught in a normal classroom. Alex is fragile with grief and way out of her depth. Her fourth-year students are troubled and violent. In desperation to reach them, Alex turns to the stories she knows best. Greek tragedy isn't the most obvious way to win over such damaged children, yet these tales of fate, family and vengeance speak directly to them. Enthralled by the bloodthirsty justice of the ancient world, the teenagers begin to weave the threads of their own tragedy - one that Alex watches, helpless to prevent.
1595 Руб.
Steel D. Spy
A young woman is caught up in a dangerous double life on behalf of her country during World War Two in Spy, by the world's favourite storyteller. At eighteen, Alexandra Wickham is a stunning beauty who P seems destined for a privileged life. But fate, a world war and her own rebellious nature lead her down a different path. By 1939, Britain is at war. Alex makes her way to London as a nursing volunteer. But her fluency in French and German draws the attention of another, more secret, branch of the service. Alex is quickly immersed in a new world, but she is forbidden to tell anyone about her work, not even the pilot she falls in love with. I While her country and those dearest to her pay the terrible price of war, Alex learns the art of espionage, leading to life-and-death missions and a long career in historic times. Spy follows Alex's extraordinary adventures during the war, and afterwards all over the world, when her husband, Richard, enters the Foreign Office. She lives life on the edge, with a secret she must always keep hidden.
1310 Руб.
Steel D. Spy
A young woman is caught up in a dangerous double life on behalf of her country during World War Two in Spy, by the world's favourite storyteller. At eighteen, Alexandra Wickham is a stunning beauty who P seems destined for a privileged life. But fate, a world war and her own rebellious nature lead her down a different path. By 1939, Britain is at war. Alex makes her way to London as a nursing volunteer. But her fluency in French and German draws the attention of another, more secret, branch of the service. Alex is quickly immersed in a new world, but she is forbidden to tell anyone about her work, not even the pilot she falls in love with. I While her country and those dearest to her pay the terrible price of war, Alex learns the art of espionage, leading to life-and-death missions and a long career in historic times. Spy follows Alex's extraordinary adventures during the war, and afterwards all over the world, when her husband, Richard, enters the Foreign Office. She lives life on the edge, with a secret she must always keep hidden.
1310 Руб.
Ferguson Alex, Moritz Michael Leading
What does it take to lead a team to world-class success over a sustained period of time? Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. In his 38 years in management, Sir Alex won an astonishing 49 trophies and helped grow Manchester United into one of the biggest commercial brands in the world. In this inspirational and straight-talking book, Sir Alex reveals the secrets behind his record-breaking career. Leading is structured around the key skills that Sir Alex values most highly. It includes subjects we immediately associate with his managerial style: Discipline, Control, Teamwork and Motivation. But it also addresses subjects that are less obvious but no less important when seeking success: Delegation, Data Analysis and Dealing with Failure. Written with the investor Sir Michael Moritz, a longstanding friend of Sir Alex, Leading is packed with insight, wisdom, humour and honesty. The individual stories inevitably concern themselves with football, and the phenomenal success that came along the way, but the lessons can be applied by anyone. Whether you run a business, teach in a classroom, or work in a small team, Leading will help you become a better leader.
2385 Руб.
Koch Emily If I Die Before I Wake
Everyone believes Alex is in a coma, unlikely to ever wake up. As his family debate withdrawing life support, he can only listen. But he soon begins to suspect that his accident wasn’t really an accident. Even worse, the perpetrator is still out there and Alex is not the only one in danger. Alex must use a series of clues from his past to solve the mystery of who tried to kill him. He needs to protect those he loves – before they decide to let him go…
590 Руб.
Steel Danielle Spy
A young woman is caught up in a dangerous double life on behalf of her country during World War Two in Spy, by the world's favourite storyteller Danielle Steel. At eighteen, Alexandra Wickham is presented to King George V and Queen Mary. She is a stunning beauty who seems destined for a privileged life. But fate, a world war and her own quietly rebellious nature lead her down a different path. By 1939, Britain is at war. From her home in idyllic Hampshire Alex makes her way to London as a nursing volunteer. But her fluency in French and German draws the attention of another, more secret, branch of the service. Within a year, Alex is immersed in a new world, shocking her family in trousers and bright red lipstick. But she is forbidden to tell anyone about her work, not even the pilot she falls in love with. While her country and those dearest to her pay the terrible price of war, Alex learns the art of espionage, leading to life-and-death missions and a long career in exotic places and historic times. Spy follows Alex's extraordinary adventures during the war, and afterwards all over the world, when her husband, Richard, enters the foreign service. She lives life on the edge, with a secret she must always keep hidden.
1147 Руб.
Mcmann L. Island of Graves
Alex and Aaron Stowe are at a crossroads. Everything Aaron has worked so hard to build in Quill has crumbled. Fallen from the height of power and influence and left for dead in a foreign place, Aaron has lost everything, and now he must humbly beg for food from those who saved his life. In Artime, Alex chooses his people over his brother and abandons his search for Aaron, closing the door on that relationship forever. The Artimeans need his focus now more than ever as they face the terrifying power of a new enemy who has taken control of Quill-the notoriously evil Gondoleery Rattrapp. Desperate to stop her, Alex embarks on a risky mission to enlist help from an unlikely ally, and along the way he’s determined to rescue a lone sailor from monstrous beasts with mysterious origins-a sailor who just might show Alex a different world. As he prepares for an epic war with all of Quill and Artime hanging in the balance, Alex must place his faith in a reckless plan... and hope that he and all of his friends make it through alive.
801 Руб.