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Hardback. Condition: Good. Power up your curiosity! Lift the flaps to discover the amazing technologies shaping a cleaner, greener future.We need energy, and lots of it - but some of the ways we generate energy put life on Earth in danger. We already have some planet-friendly alternatives, but we're going to need more. This fascinating lift-the-flap book imagines a future world packed with exciting, innovative renewable energy technology. It explains what that technology might look like, how it will work, and how it will change the world we live in for the better. It looks all the way to a future where energy can be generated in outer space - one day, enough to fuel the entire solar system.Technology covered includes: - Solar power - in space- Wind turbines - high in the sky- Nuclear fusion- Wave power- Geothermal energy- New forms of transport, from airships to hydrogen planes to solar-powered ships- New sources of food and new types of farm- Innovative ways to store energyDiscover Usborne's See Inside series.- FEED THEIR CURIOSITY: From dinosaurs and the human body to space, science and history, discover fascinating facts and surprising secrets in these nonfiction books designed for curious kids ages 6-7+ (Grade 2 and up).- FLAPS TO EXPLORE: Every book contains more than 50 interactive flaps to lift, revealing fascinating facts, detailed illustrations and answers to kids' biggest questions.- LEARN THROUGH DISCOVERY: Lift the flaps, find hidden (and sometimes humorous!) details and uncover incredible information - an engaging way for independent readers to build their knowledge and keep learning.- A GREAT CHOICE FOR HOME OR CLASSROOM: Packed with age-appropriate content, these hands-on books make a useful addition to home libraries, classroom collections and school reading lists.- COLLECT THE SERIES: With a wide range of subjects to explore, the See Inside series gives fact-hungry kids plenty of opportunities to discover how the world works. Chivers, Sam (illustrator).…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Power up your curiosity! Lift the flaps to discover the amazing technologies shaping a cleaner, greener future.We need energy, and lots of it - but some of the ways we generate energy put life on Earth in danger. We already have some planet-friendly alternatives, but we're going to need more. This fascinating lift-the-flap book imagines a future world packed with exciting, innovative renewable energy technology. It explains what that technology might look like, how it will work, and how it will change the world we live in for the better. It looks all the way to a future where energy can be generated in outer space - one day, enough to fuel the entire solar system.Technology covered includes: - Solar power - in space- Wind turbines - high in the sky- Nuclear fusion- Wave power- Geothermal energy- New forms of transport, from airships to hydrogen planes to solar-powered ships- New sources of food and new types of farm- Innovative ways to store energyDiscover Usborne's See Inside series.- FEED THEIR CURIOSITY: From dinosaurs and the human body to space, science and history, discover fascinating facts and surprising secrets in these nonfiction books designed for curious kids ages 6-7+ (Grade 2 and up).- FLAPS TO EXPLORE: Every book contains more than 50 interactive flaps to lift, revealing fascinating facts, detailed illustrations and answers to kids' biggest questions.- LEARN THROUGH DISCOVERY: Lift the flaps, find hidden (and sometimes humorous!) details and uncover incredible information - an engaging way for independent readers to build their knowledge and keep learning.- A GREAT CHOICE FOR HOME OR CLASSROOM: Packed with age-appropriate content, these hands-on books make a useful addition to home libraries, classroom collections and school reading lists.- COLLECT THE SERIES: With a wide range of subjects to explore, the See Inside series gives fact-hungry kids plenty of opportunities to discover how the world works. Chivers, Sam (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Slight rubbing to the top left of the dust jacket, otherwise perfect. One owner. Never read. Not an ex-library book. No writing, highlighting, or dog-eared pages. Independent Seller. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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board_book. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Chivers, Sam (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'A lyrical meditation on landscapes and cities, vivid reportage and a memoir. And also a beautifully realised and moving read.' Financial Times'A beguiling mix of history, geology, folklore and memoir that captivated me from the first page.' Lara Maiklem, author of Mudlarking'Tom Chivers brings a poet's sensibility to this book about the hidden parts of the capital, mixing the past with the present, the known with the unknown and his personal story with social history and geology.' Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, OtherWhat secrets lie beneath a city?Tom Chivers follows hidden pathways, explores lost islands and uncovers the geological mysteries that burst up through the pavement and bubble to the surface of our streets. From Roman ruins to a submerged playhouse, from an abandoned Tube station to underground rivers, Chivers leads us on a journey into the depths of the city he loves.A lyrical interrogation of a capital city, a landscape and our connection to place, London Clay celebrates urban edgelands: in-between spaces where the natural world and the metropolis collide. Through a combination of historical research, vivid reportage and personal memoir, it will transform how you see London, and cities everywhere.'Tom Chivers, with the forensic eye of an investigator, the soul of a poet, is an engaging presence; a guide we would do well to follow.' Iain Sinclair, author of The Last London. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A "fascinating, witty, and perspective-shifting" (Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author) tour of Bayes's theorem and its global impact on modern life from the acclaimed science writer and author of The Rationalist's Guide to the Galaxy. At its simplest, Bayes's theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. But in Everything Is Predictable, Tom Chivers lays out how it affects every aspect of our lives. He explains why highly accurate screening tests can lead to false positives and how a failure to account for it in court has put innocent people in jail. A cornerstone of rational thought, many argue that Bayes's theorem is a description of almost everything. But who was the man who lent his name to this theorem? How did an 18th-century Presbyterian minister and amateur mathematician uncover a theorem that would affect fields as diverse as medicine, law, and artificial intelligence? "Witty, lively, and best of all, extremely nerdy" (Tim Harford, author of The Undercover Economist), Everything Is Predictable is an entertaining and accessible illustration of how a single compelling idea can have far reaching consequences. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Very Good. A bright, square, and overall a nice copy.

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paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.