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  Abominable Science! - Origins of...

  Donald R. Prothero, Daniel Loxton

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  “A sharp analysis of the quest for unreal critters―cryptids, as they are called―and the people who pursue them . . . entertaining and thoroughly documented.” —The Wall Street Journal   Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. Now comes a book from two dedicated investigators that explores and elucidates the fascinating world of cryptozoology.   Daniel Loxton and Donald R. Prothero have written an entertaining, educational, and definitive text on cryptids, presenting the arguments both for and against their existence and systematically challenging the pseudoscience that perpetuates their myths. After examining the nature of science and pseudoscience and their relation to cryptozoology, Loxton and Prothero take on Bigfoot; the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, and its cross-cultural incarnations; the Loch Ness monster and its highly publicized sightings; the evolution of the Great Sea Serpent; and Mokele Mbembe, or the Congo dinosaur. They conclude with an analysis of the psychology behind the persistent belief in paranormal phenomena, identifying the major players in cryptozoology, discussing the character of its subculture, and considering the challenge it poses to clear and critical thinking in our increasingly complex world.   “As valuable for its analysis of the hunted as it is for the light it shines on the still-hopeful hunters.” —Publishers Weekly   “Highly recommended for readers looking for scientific but accessible evaluations of the existence of five notable cryptids that have captured our imaginations.” —Library Journal (starred review)

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  Touchpad Modular Ver 11 Class 1

  Team Orange

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  Computer Science Textbook Designed for Joyful Learning 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - National Education Policy 2020 
  - Tech Funda: This section provides a practical information or tip to the students. 
  - Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts. 
  - In The Lab: This is a lab activity to develop practical skills. (Subject Enrichment) 
  - Explore More: This section contains supplement topics for add-on knowledge. 
  - QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the first page of each chapter to start chapter animation. 
  - Project Work: This is an assessment to challenge the students to apply the concepts learnt. 
  - DIGITAL RESOURCES 
  
  DESCRIPTION 
  Touchpad MODULAR (Version 1.1) series based on Windows 7 and MS Office 2010 is designed carefully keeping in mind the overall growth of the children. We have divided this book into modules and provided the student with focused content. The simple and step-by-step approach used in this book makes the content very easy to understand for the students. 
  The students will face a global competition once they step out of the school so they should be updated with the latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence which holds a promising future in the times to come. The best way to learn is, to do it through fun filled activities. To make content interesting through the course of the book we have included key features like Student Corner, Tech Funda, Clickpedia, Comp Caution, Exercise, In the Lab (Subject Enrichment), Teacher’s Corner, Periodic Assessment, Test Sheet, Project Work, Explore More, Keyboard Shortcuts and Glossary. 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  You will learn about: 
  - Fundamentals of computers 
  - ICT Tools 
  - Computational Thinking 
  - Parts and Uses of Computer 
  - Storage Devices 
  - Paint 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR 
  Grade - 1 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. My Best Friend—Computer 
  2. Computer—A Wonderful Machine 
  3. Uses of a Computer 
  4. Parts of a Computer 
  5. The Monitor 
  6. Using the Keyboard 
  7. Using the Mouse 
  8. Storage Devices 
  9. Fun with Paint 
  10. Project Work 
  11. OGO Cyber Sample Questions 
  12. Explore More (Magical Keyboard) 
  13. Glossary

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  The Modern Bestiary - A Curated...

  Joanna Bagniewska

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  From the familiar to the improbable, the gross to the endearing, The Modern Bestiary is a compendium of curious creatures. It includes both animals that have made headlines and those you’ve probably never heard of, such as skin-eating caecilians, harp sponges, or zombie worms—also known as bone-eating snot flowers. Arranged by elements, Earth, Water and Air, The Modern Bestiary contains wellknown species told from new and unexpected angles (rats that drive cars; fish that communicate by passing wind), as well as stranger and lesser-known creatures (including carnivorous mice that howl at the moon, cross-dressing cuttlefish, and antechinuses—small marsupials that literally mate themselves to death). Finally, there are the ‘aliens on Earth’—the incredible, the surreal, the magical—such as tardigrades, tongue-eating lice and immortal jellyfish, creatures so astonishing that they make unicorns look rather commonplace.Written by a zoologist with a flair for storytelling, this is a fascinating celebration of the animal kingdom.

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  A Scheme of Heaven - The History...

  Alexander Boxer

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  Humans are pattern-matching creatures, and astrology is the universe's grandest pattern-matching game. In this refreshing work of history and analysis, data scientist Alexander Boxer examines classical texts on astrology to expose its underlying scientific and mathematical framework. 
  Thousands of years ago, astrologers became the first to stumble upon the powerful storytelling possibilities inherent in numerical data. To correlate the configurations of the cosmos with our day-to-day lives, astrologers relied upon a "scheme of heaven", or horoscope, showing the precise configuration of the planets at a particular instant in time as viewed from a particular place on Earth. Although recognized as pseudoscience today, horoscopes were once considered a cutting-edge scientific tool. 
  Boxer teaches us how to read these esoteric charts—and appreciate the complex astronomical calculations needed to generate them—by diagramming how the heavens appeared at important moments in astrology's history. He then puts these horoscopes to the test using modern data sets and statistical science, arguing that today's data scientists do work similar to astrologers of yore. By looking back at the algorithms of ancient astrology, he suggests, we can better recognize the patterns that are timeless characteristics of our own pattern-matching tendencies.

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  A Wood Called Bourlon - The...

  William Moore

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  After the great victory in the famous tank battle at Cambrai in 1917 the church bells, having been silent for three years, rang out joyously all over Britain  But within ten days triumph turned to disaster.  How did this hapPen & why?William Moore, a distinguished First World War historian, attempts to explain what went wrong.  All the advantages gained were thrown away; thousands of British troops were captured and hundreds of guns were lost.  Seventy years after these events Mr Moore has studied the evidence (much of it previously unpublished) contained in the inevitable enquiry that followed the disaster and he seeks to answer a number of questions.  Was Field-Marshal Haig really as dour as he has been portrayed or was he a reckless gambler and was General Byng, whose troops and guns were captured, really a brilliant planner or a haughty aristocrat dedicated to proving that cavalry still had a place on the battlefield?  And why were they both obsessed with capturing Bourlon Ridge on which stood the sinister Bourlon Wood?  A Highland Division, a Welsh Brigade, a Yorkshire Division (twice), the Guards, Ulstermen, Lancashire-men, Londoners and Midlanders- all were drawn into the maelstrom in an attempt to consolidate the Cambrai victory  They failed.  It was left to the Canadians to carry the Bourlon position in one of the finest feats of arms of the Great War.  The British are always reputed to take a perverce interest in their own military blunders.  This strange episode is one that most people have been happy to forget.  All those involved in hight places sought to make excuses; some indulged in a profound exercise of duplicity implying that the soldiers themselves were to blame.  Mr Moor's book throws new light on a dark episode in British Military History.

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  Wolves for Kids: Amazing Facts...

  Tristan Keefer

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  Embark on a journey of discovery and wonder with fun facts and tidbits about wolves! 
  Are you ready to learn lots of fascinating facts about one of nature's most intriguing animals?  
  Do you want to find out about wolves' amazing life and behavior?  
  Would you like to learn more about these enthralling creatures by listening to an audiobook full of interesting facts and amazing tidbits? 
  This captivating audiobook will appeal to kids who love stories about wild wolves. It's full of amazing facts and true stories about gray wolves and Arctic wolves. Every day is different for these wild animals as they fight to survive in the rough terrain of North America.  
  In this audiobook, you will:Learn about the natural habitat of wolvesDiscover what arctic wolves eat in the wildFind out how gray wolves behave toward each otherListen to how wolves are depicted in legends, myths, and even literatureMeet real kids who have awesome wolf stories to share! 
  Humans have always found wolves fascinating, from ancient times right through to modern society. In Wolves for Kids, you will discover why these animals inspire such awe and wonder in our hearts. If you're a parent/caretaker who wants to teach their children about animals in an exciting, fun, and captivating way, then this audiobook is perfect for you! "Wolves for Kids" audiobook is an essential guide to all things wolves. 
  So, click the “add to cart” button and take your children on a glorious journey of discovery!

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