We have been cruising and exploring polar waters since the nineteenth century, but very little has been written about them. Drawing on expert research, Of Penguins and Polar Bears seeks to rectify this, and looks at activity in both the Antarctic and Arctic waters – the homes of the penguins and the polar bears – to provide insight into how the passenger trades developed in these regions. With over a hundred stunning pictures, this is a must-have gazetteer for anyone thinking about cruising the Earth's 'last frontier'. From William Bradford's cruise to Greenland in a seal-hunting boat in 1869 to the newest builds of the twenty-first century, let Arctic expert Christopher Wright take you on a journey through lands less travelled.
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This carefully crafted ebook: "DR. THORNDYKE MYSTERIES – Complete Collection: 21 Novels & 40 Short Stories (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Dr. John Thorndyke is a medical jurispractitioner, originally a medical doctor, he turned to the bar and became one of the first, in modern parlance, forensic scientists. His solutions are based on his method of collecting all possible data (including dust and pond weed) and making inferences from them before looking at any of the protagonists and motives in the crimes. Table of Contents: Introduction Meet Dr. Thorndyke Novels The Red Thumb Mark The Eye of Osiris The Mystery of 31 New Inn A Silent Witness Helen Vardon's Confession The Cat's Eye The Mystery of Angelina Frood The Shadow of the Wolf The D'Arblay Mystery A Certain Dr. Thorndyke As a Thief in the Night Mr. Pottermack's Oversight Pontifex, Son and Thorndyke When Rogues Fall Out Dr. Thorndyke Intervenes For the Defence: Dr. Thorndyke The Penrose Mystery Felo De Se? The Stoneware Monkey Mr. Polton Explains The Jacob Street Mystery Short Stories Percival Bland's Proxy The Missing Mortgagee The Man with the Nailed Shoes The Stranger's Latchkey The Anthropologist at Large The Blue Sequin The Moabite Cipher The Mandarin's Pearl The Aluminium Dagger A Message from the Deep Sea The Case of Oscar Brodski A Case of Premeditation The Echo of a Mutiny A Wastrel's Romance The Old Lag The Case of the White Footprints The Blue Scarab The New Jersey Sphinx The Touchstone A Fisher of Men The Stolen Ingots The Funeral Pyre The Puzzle Lock The Green Check Jacket The Seal of Nebuchadnezzar Phyllis Annesley's Peril A Sower of Pestilence Rex v. Burnaby A Mystery of the Sand-Hills The Apparition of Burling Court The Mysterious Visitor The Magic Casket The Contents of a Mare's Nest The Stalking Horse The Naturalist at Law Mr. Ponting's Alibi Pandora's Box The Trail of Behemoth ...
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The year is 1314. As the flames rise on the Île de la Cité in Paris, an era comes to a dramatic and tragic close. Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, stands defiant in his final moments, cursing the powers that condemned him. His death was not just an execution—it was the final stroke in a ruthless campaign to erase one of the most powerful and enigmatic orders of the medieval world. From their humble beginnings as protectors of Christian pilgrims to their meteoric rise as one of the most influential military and financial institutions of the Middle Ages, the Knights Templar became both admired and feared. But as kings and popes vied for power, the order found itself at the mercy of political intrigue, false accusations, and a trial designed to seal its fate. Trial by Fire unveils the gripping story of de Molay's journey—from devoted knight to hunted leader—and the shadowy forces that orchestrated the Templars' downfall. Drawing from historical accounts and fresh perspectives, this book is a tale of unwavering loyalty, strategic brilliance, and ultimate betrayal. Perfect for history enthusiasts and lovers of medieval intrigue, Trial by Fire sheds new light on one of history's most enduring legends and the man who became its tragic symbol.
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Yummy, what a treat! What do the anteater cub and the jaguar eat? Yummy, bon appetit! And how do the macaw and the armadillo cub eat? Feeding time is one of the most important times in the day-to-day life of babies, toddlers, and all other animals. Poetically, this book shows what and how some of Brazil's most beloved animals eat. What's more, it shows that human babies and the babies of other species have a lot in common. "Yummy" is a sensitive and amusing piece of work which, in the end, brings yet another surprise: what do we do after we've fed ourselves? Now it's the little caiman's turn to tell us what he does... The delicate illustrations depict this special moment of the day for the cubs together with their parents. Any resemblance is no coincidence! YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW THAT... This book has been awarded the Nature Inside seal because of its concern for the environment and environmental education for children and young people. Following the guidelines of Agenda 2030/UN and UNESCO, the book values the reader's integration with the nature that exists around them and also with that present in the forests and thickets of the preservation areas. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT... This book is friendly to readers with dyslexia, as the font used is OpenDyslexic, making reading more enjoyable for everyone. The text is in capital letters, which also helps readers who are in the process of becoming literate. WHY READ IT? Children love animals and will love discovering how each one eats: on its own, with its hands, licking itself clean... And in the end, they'll be delighted to discover that they too eat in a very similar way to the animals in the book... THEMES: baby book, feeding time, child development, animal book, nature, Amazon rainforest, Brazilian fauna, environment, children and nature, animal book, family reading.
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Penguins like to hang out together; hyenas like to laugh. What do you like? The book "There are animals that like" shows children a bit about the ways and quirks of a lot of animals. There's a parrot, hyena, seal, monkey, zebra, and much more. With colorful illustrations, the reader will have fun discovering everything the animals like to be or do. And they'll also discover a little more about themselves. After all, what do you most like to do? YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW THAT... This book has been awarded the There are the Nature seal because of its concern for the environment and environmental education for children and young people. Following the guidelines of Agenda 2030/UN and UNESCO, the book promotes the reader's integration with the nature that exists around them and also with that present in the forests and thickets of the preservation areas. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT... This book is friendly to readers with dyslexia, as the font used is OpenDyslexic, making reading more enjoyable for everyone. The text is in capital letters, which also helps readers who are in the process of becoming literate. WHY READ IT? It's a book with a short, stimulating text that holds the reader's attention from start to finish. The illustrations, large and expressive, draw the reader's attention to the characteristics of the animals, bringing about a reflection on the reader's own characteristics. THEMES: picture book, baby book, nature, fauna, children and nature, family reading.
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Woof Woof... that's the sound of the dog. But whose Tweet Tweet is it?! A book full of little animals and the noises they make that will certainly delight babies. "My first black and white book: animals" features some of the best-known animals - and some very peculiar ones - and reveals each animal through pages and illustrations that stand out in black and white. Poetically, the book shows that there is a little noise and that it seems to be an animal. Who is it? Affectionately, different animals and the noises they make are presented so that babies can enjoy reading and discover the pleasure of holding a book in their hands. There are dogs, ducks, lions, elephants... But the highlights are the animals of the Brazilian fauna. Can you imagine your baby laughing like an agouti or roaring like a jaguar?! YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW THAT... This book has been awarded the Nature Inside seal because of its concern for the environment and environmental education for children and young people. Following the guidelines of Agenda 2030/UN and UNESCO, the book promotes the reader's integration with the nature that exists around them and with that present in the forests and thickets of the preservation areas. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT... This book is friendly to readers with dyslexia, as the font used is OpenDyslexic, making reading more enjoyable for everyone. The text is in capital letters, which also helps readers who are in the process of becoming literate. WHY READ IT? The book features black and white images and the contrast between light and dark in the black-and-white illustrations always attracts the attention of babies, who are developing their eyesight and want to observe everything around them. Reading a book in black and white will give your baby a new visual and aesthetic experience. THEMES: baby book, black and white book, child and nature, onomatopoeia, Brazilian fauna, African animals, domestic animals, farm animals, animal book, child and nature, family reading.
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Some animals have thorns; others have soft fur; some have long necks; others have long tongues. Each animal is different; each one has something special. And you, what do you have that you like more? "There are animals that have" is a colorful book and readers will have fun discovering all the different things animals have to offer. What's more, they'll realize what they have that makes them special too. YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW THAT... This book has been awarded the Nature Inside seal because of its concern for the environment and environmental education for children and young people. Following the guidelines of Agenda 2030/UN and UNESCO, the book promotes the reader's integration with the nature that exists around them and also with that present in the forests and thickets of the preservation areas. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT... This book is friendly to readers with dyslexia, as the font used is OpenDyslexic, making reading more enjoyable for everyone. The text is in capital letters, which also helps readers who are in the process of becoming literate. WHY READ IT? It's a book with a short, stimulating text that holds the reader's attention from start to finish. The illustrations, large and expressive, draw the reader's attention to the characteristics of the animals, bringing about a reflection on the reader's own characteristics. THEMES: picture book, baby book, nature, fauna, children and nature, family reading.
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Where is the wind? Why can't we see the wind? A very curious little girl doesn't understand why the wind is there, but she can't see it. From her window, she observes the movement of the street, the people passing by and the animals on earth and in the sky, but what she really wants is to find out where the wind is and how to find it. "Seeing the wind" is a book for young children that stimulates the senses through both the text and the illustrations, inviting the reader to observe and feel the action of the wind and to understand how it interacts with everything around us. With humor and sensitivity, the story plays with the perceptions of young children and, in the end, brings a big surprise for the reader. YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW THAT... This book has been awarded the Nature Inside seal because of its concern for the environment and environmental education for children and young people. Following the guidelines of Agenda 2030/UN and UNESCO, the book values the reader's integration with the nature that exists around them, promoting the perception of its elements also in the urban environments of large cities. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT... This book is friendly to readers with dyslexia, as the font used is OpenDyslexic, to make reading more enjoyable for everyone. The text is in capital letters, which also helps readers who are in the process of becoming literate. WHY READ IT? Children love to feel the wind and in this story, they'll have fun with the little girl who notices the wind but can't feel it. Why does this happen? And at the end, there are tips on games to enjoy the wind and discover the nature that exists all around us. THEMES: picture books, nature, perception, senses, discovering yourself and nature, family reading. THEMES: fiction, picture book, book about wind, nature, children and nature, senses.
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