It is argued that intelligence remains the same during the lifetime of a person. A person's ability to tackle IQ tests, however, can be raised by dedicated practice. This book helps to facilitate this process, exercising the brain as it does so. It presents over 200 puzzles.[...]
"Mensa Boost Your IQ" consists of a series of IQ tests, starting at a normal level and progressing through to an advanced stage. IQ tables are given for each test and the higher the level, the higher the IQ. The tests are diagrammatic or numeral, and thus culture free. No special skills are required[...]
Alfred Wallis spent most of his life in the Cornish ports of Newlyn, Penzance and St Ives, and went to sea as a young man. His main occupation was as a dealer in marine supplies and he was in his seventies before he took up painting 'for company'. He sold his works for a few pence, and died in t[...]
Arshile Gorky (1904-48) is a pivotal figure in mid twentieth century American painting, providing a bridge between European modernism and the generation who established the New York School. Coinciding with a major retrospective exhibition of his work at Tate Modern, this succinct and accessible surv[...]
A behind-the-scenes look at the textile industry to reveal what various jobs involve, what influences decision makers and how their decisions affect what we buy. Taking as the starting point the very meaning of textiles, this title covers the range of opportunities for careers in this field.[...]
This essential book provides the first comprehensive overview of the symbiotic relationship that exists between fashion and textiles. Because textiles represent a central ingredient of fashion (as with denim jeans, for example), their interrelationship should be an obvious theme for study, yet histo[...]
On 10th February 1871 a storm of fatal severity swept into the calm coastal port of Bridlington Bay. With it rode dozens of helpless ships and it fell to local lifeboat crews to brave the implacable sea in attempts to save the floundering crews. Many of those heroic souls never returned to shore. In[...]
This book by the "Triathlete" columnist and member of the USA Triathlon 2004 Olympic Team Selection Committee contains all the basics that new triathletes need in order to successfully complete a sprint or an Olympic distance triathlon.[...]
Gale Bernhardt's training plans have helped tens of thousands of self-coached athletes to reach their multisport goals. Every detail of how to train for a triathlon of any distance, an off-road triathlon, or a duathlon is packed into this essential book, including plenty of swim, bike, and run worko[...]
Have you made up your mind to get healthy? Eating natural foods that are as close to the way nature intended them to be, plus eating fewer processed foods will encourage weight loss and help you regain or maintain good health. Try the tasty Turkey Sausage Meatballs, or the classic Potato Soup; sink [...]
The Squad Jam is underway,and Llenn and M are already caught in the crossfire! Will they be able to holdtheir own as a two-man team against squads with actual military training...?Hey, wasn't this supposed to be just a game?![...]
The fact that KohiruimakiKaren is 183 centimeters tall has always been something she's felt extremelyself-conscious about as an introverted high school girl. But in the world ofgames, she can be whoever she wants to be! In the popular Gun Gale Online game,she's Ren, a short, all pink, P90 wielding b[...]
"The real-world death ofPitohui."This was the sole motivatorthat pushed Llenn into entering the second Squad Jam. Accompanied by her bestfriend and ALO transplant, Fukaziroh, the two overcome wave after wave of enemyfor the sake of achieving Llenn's ultimate goal. "In order to save Pitohui'slife, I'[...]
With only two teamsremaining in Squad Jam, Karen (a.k.a. Llenn) and M prepare to move in for theirfinal kill...that is, until a sudden barrage of bullets stop them dead in theirtracks! Will the two be able to pinpoint the enemy in time for acounterattack?![...]
Det er en helt alminnelig sommer for Monika, Sigurd og Sandra. Helt til prins Carvallo plutselig kommer flyvende inn i deres liv. Prinsen tar de tre vennene med på et magisk eventyr. Eventyret holder på å gå galt når de havner i en fremmed verden hos trollkvinnen Ga-gacca. Lettlest og spennend[...]