Shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2021. In Sweden, refugee children fall asleep for months and years at a time. In upstate New York, high school students develop contagious seizures. In the US Embassy in Cuba, employees complain of headaches and memory loss after hearing strange noises in the night. These disparate cases are some of the most remarkable diagnostic mysteries of the twenty-first century, as both doctors and scientists have struggled to explain them within the boundaries of medical science and - more crucially - to treat them. What unites them is that they are all examples of a particular ... |
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Сборник с доклади. Двуезично издание - на български и английски език. ... Димитър Добрович е първият, известен на обществеността в България, художник с академично образование. Нещо повече. В средата на XIX век той системно следва пътя и съдбата си на художник. Основите на неговото образование са положени в Сливен и Истанбул. По-късно Добрович целенасочено се насочва и завършва художественото училище в Атина, а Вечният град го привлича по различен начин с богатата си вековна култура, с динамичния светски и мечтателен живот на Рим и околностите. Там Димитър Добрович остава да живее и твори повече от 40 години, до 1893 ... |
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20 years of Traditions in the Center for Korean Studies at Sofia University. This volume entitled In the Focus of Korean Language, Culture and Society contains contributions to the International Conference on Korean Studies which was held at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski on May 26 - 27, 2023. The conference was dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of the Center for Korean Studies, named after its founder Prof. Dr. Habil. Alexander Fedotov . The initiation and successful implementation of the Center for Korean Studies is entirely credited to Prof. Dr. Habil. Alexander Fedotov. ... |
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When Arthur pulls the sword from the stone, he becomes king of the land of Logres. Arthur chooses the beautiful Guinevere to be his queen and builds a castle at Camelot. Here he is joined by the famous Knights of the Round Table, whose adventures include slaying dragons, rescuing maidens and fighting the spells of Arthur's half-sister, the cruel sorceress, Morgana. ... |
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Illustrated by Kay Dixie. ... "Your mother, Esther, was your disgrace and you are hers." These words were Esther's earliest memory. But who was Esther's mother? What was the disgrace? And why did the ghost walk at Chesney Wold? This book is in British English. Here you can find: points for understanding comprehension questions; glossary of difficult vocabulary; list of titles at upper level; free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheet at www.macmillanreaders.com . ... |
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Based on the story of John Christopher. Retold by Susan Binder. ... In the distant future, Harl and Ellen talk about their work and their lives. Their work as scientists is more important to them than love. Harl plans to leave Earth, on a long journey through space. Ellen plans to stay on Earth, to change the way the human mind works. When Harl returns to Earth, the world will be a very different place. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1 - C1 of the CEFR. Word count: 6.250 ... |
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At the Ministry for Fairytale Regeneration a new Sleeping Beauty programme has been prepared in Luke Lively and the Castle of Sleep. Princess Aurora is snoring away in the castle, but there is a problem. The Prince has run away. Is Luke Lively really their only hope? TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. ... |
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А 78-Card Deck and Guidebook. ... This 78-card tarot deck is a healing tool and guide to explore both the light and shadow sides of our nature. By reimagining the traditional tarot archetypes and symbols in a contemporary, boho, and intuitive style, "The Light Seer's Tarot" expresses the light and shadow sides of our natures and explores the lessons that can be learned from both. The expressive characters who live within the landscapes of the cards tell stories, ask questions, and provide guidance. This deck is an ideal companion as you seek to uncover the places in your life-and in yourself-that are most ... |
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Fifty recipes inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss, for children and grown-ups to cook together! Have you ever wanted to quench your thirst—like a Yink, with a Pink Ink Drink? Or to carve a Roast Beast like the Grinch at a holiday meal? Have you always wanted to say "Yes, thank you, I would like to try Green Eggs and Ham"? Then this is the book for you! From "Pups in Cups" to "Star-Belly Peaches" to "Warm Whisked Wocket Waffles", the simple, wholesome recipes in this unique cookbook are almost as much fun to read as they are to make! Created specifically for children to use with ... |
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Книгата е с разширено резюме на български език. ... Кристалният растеж като сложен физико-химично явление - предмет на технологичния напредък на човечеството - ангажира в днешно време много области, включително химия , физика , материалознание, различни клонове на техниката, и приложно ориентирани учени и инженери, да осъзнаят и управляват сложните процеси, изискващи генериране на перспективни кристални материали с голяма приложимост. В действителност, кристалният растеж се явява своеобразно изкуство, изискващо призвание, тънка експериментална интуиция, интелигентност и изчерпателни интердисциплинарни теоретични ... |
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Marinka dreams of a normal life, where her house stays in one place long enough for her to make friends. But her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning. For Marinka's grandmother is Baba Yaga, who guides spirits between this world and the next. Marinka longs to change her destiny and sets out to break free from her grandmother's footsteps, but her house has other ideas..."A bold and beautifully-built adventure, The House With Chicken Legs is enticing, a little bit dangerous, and thrumming with possibilities." Kiran Millwood Hargrave ... |
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"Тая земя, оная земя" е книга за миговете. За всичко, което може да се случи между две съседни секунди. За чувствата, които приглушават нюансите си заедно със слънчевата светлина, пълзяща по стената в топъл следобед. За ярките, макар и понякога неосъзнати прозрения. За острите безпричинни чувства, след които всичко се променя, макар че нищо не се е случило. Разказите на Иванка Могилска са очарователни със своята крехкост и краткост. Тяхната формула е - обикновени герои в обикновени обстоятелства посрещат най-яркия миг от живота си без предупреждение, а после дълго гледат след него. Разкази на ръба между ... |