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Whether stargazing with the naked eye or observing deep space with the largest telescopes in the world, humans have a seemingly never-ending fascination with the stars. It’s only in the last century or so that the natures of these distant lights have been revealed and it’s more incredible than any legend. Astronomer Dr Greg Brown of Royal Observatory Greenwich takes a short diversion from obsessing over black holes to illuminate us about the lives of stars ending in black holes, naturally....

HAVE YOU LOST FAITH IN RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE?Have you ever said:"I'll never trust anyone again.""I'll never forgive myself.""I'm going to be single forever.""I'll never fall in love again.""I don't need a man.""Why was I so stupid?""What is wrong with me?""I'm going to be by myself for the rest of my life.""Why can't I find someone who wants to be with me?""...

Given that it includes literally everything in existence, it's not surprising that the Universe is the source of some of the greatest mysteries in physics. How big is it? How did it begin? And, perhaps more worryingly, how will it end? Through cosmology, the study of the evolution and structure of the Universe, experts have been attempting to untangle these tricky topics for centuries. Explore the secrets of the cosmos with astronomer Dr Greg Brown as he entertains our fascination with imp...

Donna and Greg Browns A Book of Moons is a collection of poems about the twelve full moons, according to names given to them by the Algonquin tribes. These moons watch the cycle of the seasons as they progress from lonely winter through the thaw of spring, into summers warmth, then to autumns harvest and back to cold, frosty winter. Exposing children to poetry helps strengthen vocabulary, language and rhythm in children. Each poem in A Book of Moons is accompanied with a beautiful illustra...

Wondering how to stay steady in a sector that never stands still?Change is constant in the NDIS. To thrive, providers need more than good intentions, they need strong leadership, reliable systems, and a mindset for innovation.This no-fluff, real-world guide is designed especially for service providers who are passionate about supporting people with disabilities but are feeling the pressure of constant change.Built around three essential pillars, people, systems, and...

The instant New York Times bestselling book of entertaining, irreverent, and totally accessible illustrated answers to the scientific “questions you had no idea were bugging you all your life” (Fast Company), from the creators of the wildly popular YouTube channel AsapSCIENCE.Why do we get hung over? What would happen if you stopped sleeping? Is binge-watching TV actually bad for you? Why should I take a power nap? In their first-ever book, Mitche...

How the chip industry has responded to a series of crises over the past twenty-five years, often reinventing itself and shifting the basis for global competitive advantage.For decades the semiconductor industry has been a driver of global economic growth and social change. Semiconductors, particularly the microchips essential to most electronic devices, have transformed computing, communications, entertainment, and industry. In Chips and Change, Clair Brow...

Have you just taken on the role of Sales Manager, or soon will? Are you ready for the team, customer and upwards reporting challenges you are going to face? Do you know the key areas you must focus on in your first few days, weeks and months to ensure you don’t lose sales, or salespeople? Do you know how to pick the best opportunities using customer potential and satisfaction, percent share, product mix and gross profit margin? What strategies and tools will you use to meet y...

In this Little Golden Book Classic, follow Margaret Wise Brown's furry, lovable bunny on his springtime journey to find a home! A family favorite since 1956.

Tomdispatch.com has established itself as the go-to blog for contemporary US politics, and the favored website for leading commentators; its powerful, no-holds-barred essays resonate throughout the global online media. This comprehensive volume offers readers a chance to catch up on some of the finest political analysis of our age, from Afghanistan and Iraq through Guant�namo and extraordinary rendition, Hurricane Katrina, global warming, black gold, and the misbegotten 'clash of civilizat...

A sparkling collection of poetry from the late Iowa poet Mary Jo Homstad (1947-1978). A sensitive and witty craftsperson shares her sense of magic in the people and unique landscape of northeast Iowa, her struggles with the chaos of love and her confrontations with the mystery of death. In his moving Foreword, folk artist Greg Brown writes that Mary's poems "are born in the holy and the daily flies out of them: tomatoes, old bodies, dust, family members." And yet: "Her poems slide easy as ...

An inspirational story that grabs you from the start. It will motivate your spirit and encourage you to achieve your boldest dreams. Featuring Expert Commentary and Co-Authorship with these amazing leaders: Alia Ott, Arvin Hsu, Brian Roman, Daniel Kravitz, Deborah Clark, Deborah Ives, Donna Beccia, Doug Bench, Dwain Johnson, Eldridge DuFauchard, Fred Becerra, Ishwari Jay, J Massey, James Pham, Jayne and Peter Stanyon, John Carmona, Kent Georgi, Lane Ethridge, Lori Taylor, Martha Reed, Mich...