For many people, the story of Charles Darwin goes like this: he ventured to the Galapagos Islands on the Beagle, was inspired by the biodiversity of the birds he saw there, and immediately returned ho
How much do we really know about the species that make up the natural world? In this fascinating book Ken Thompson explains what we do and don't understand about biodiversity. We know that most specie
Finally, from the author of Compost, fascinating information and advice on handling weeds - how to recognize them, how to control them, and how to exploit them. The first step is to know your enemy,
From why Matucana and High Scent sea peas are far superior to the Valerie Harrod variety, to the easy way to sex an earwig, Dr. Ken Thompson provides an expert's miscellany of gardening knowledge, aim
Where do camels belong? In the Arab world is the obvious answer. But they are relative newcomers there. They evolved and lived for tens of millions of years in North America, while today they retain t
Phonic Adventures is packed with fun phonetic worksheets, activities, and songs for kids of all learning styles be they visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners. Suitable for classroom, at-home learn
Phonic Adventures is packed with fun phonetic worksheets, activities, and songs for kids of all learning styles be they visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners. Suitable for classroom, at-home learn
Computers, Chess, and Cognition presents an excellent up-to-date description of developments in computer chess, a rapidly advancing area in artificial intelligence research. This book is intended for
Michael Moorcock's epic fantasy continues.The old races have perished. Across the fifteen planes of reality, the ceaseless struggle between Law and Chaos continues. Corum, the Prince in the Scarlet Ro
