31 Results for : spindles
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Spindles: Short Stories from the Science of Sleep (Science-into-Fiction) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 522min
The relationship between sleep and storytelling is an ancient one. For centuries sleep has provided writers with a magical ingredient, a passage of time during which great changes miraculously occur, an Orpheus-like voyage through the subconscious daubed with the fantastic. But over the last 10 years, our scientific understanding of sleep has been revolutionised. No longer is sleep viewed as a time of simple rest and recuperation. Instead it is proving to be an intensely dynamic period of brain activity: a vital stage in the rewiring of memories, the learning of new skills, and the processing of problems and emotions. How will storytelling respond to this new and emerging science of sleep? Here, 14 authors have been invited to work with key scientists to explore various aspects of sleep research: from the possibilities of sleep engineering and overnight therapies to future-tech ways of harnessing sleep's problem-solving powers to the challenges posed by our increasingly 24-hour lifestyles. Just as new hypotheses are being put forward, old hunches are also being confirmed (there's now a scientific basis for the time-worn advice to sleep on a problem). As these responses show, sleep and the spinning of stories are still very much entwined. Also featuring stories by Lisa Blower, Annie Clarkson, Claire Dean, Zoe Gilbert, Andy Hedgecock, Sarah Schofield, Ian Watson, Lisa Tuttle, Adam Roberts, and Adam Marek, and scientific contributions from sleep scientists Prof Russell G. Foster, Dr. Isabel Hutchison, Dr. Simon Kyle, Dr. Penny Lewis, Dr. Paul Reading, Stephanie Romiszewski, Prof Robert Stickgold, Prof Manuel Schabus, Prof Ed Watkins, Prof Adam Zeman and Dr. Thomas Wehr. This project was supported by the Wellcome Trust. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Clare Corbett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/029864/bk_adbl_029864_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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VW Classic Beetle (eBook, ePUB)
VW Classic Beetle is the latest in the Maintenance and Upgrades Manual series which are based on real-life experience and written by expert authors. The original air-cooled VW Beetle is a hugely distinctive and popular classic car with over 21 million produced over a 65-year period. It is also an ideal starter classic for anyone looking to get their hands dirty. This new book includes: an illustrated timeline to the various models produced and a useful buyers' guide with a systematic approach. There is information on workshop tools and equipment and a service and maintenance schedule. How to maintain all aspects of the engine, transmission, brakes and bearings, suspension and electrics are covered. Information on modifications and upgrades for the engine, brakes and suspension including front beam, dropped spindles, spring plates, air ride, and wheels and tyres is included. Troubleshooting tips for when your car won't start or won't go into gear is given and finally, tips on restoration of the paint and bodywork, or respray. There are useful chapters on fitting an ISOFIX base for a child safety seat, as well as fire suppression.- Shop: buecher
- Price: 20.95 EUR excl. shipping
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Sleeping Beauty: A French Folktale, Hörbuch, Digital, 19min
Award-winning storyteller Bill Gordh (Film Advisory Board Award of Excellence winner, National Association of Parenting Periodicals Gold Award winner) presents this folk tale live with no script, accompanied only by his own dynamic banjo playing. A princess was born to the king and queen. They sent out invitations to the christening and included a group of fairies. However, one fairy was not invited. The other fairies all came and bestowed wonderful wishes on the young princess. Just before the lilac fairy gave her blessing and gift, the uninvited fairy arrived, and she was angry. She cursed the king and queen and announced that at the age of 15 (or 16), the princess would prick her finger on a spindle and die. She left with a clap of thunder. The lilac fairy could not totally undo the bad spell, but she could make it less harsh, so she declared that the princess would not die but would fall into a hundred-year sleep along with everyone in the palace. The king and queen ordered that all spindles in the kingdom be destroyed. Years went by, and on the designated birthday the princess wandered into an old part of the palace she had never explored. And there, in the top of a tower, she met an old woman spinning. The princess had never seen a spindle and reached out to touch the spinning wheel. Her finger was pricked, and she fell asleep, and everyone in the palace did as well. A hedge of roses grew up around the palace. Many people tried to cut their way through but had no luck. After 100 years a prince came - one of pure heart. The hedge opened for him, he kissed the sleeping beauty, and she awoke. They married and lived happily ever after. Language: English. Narrator: Bill Gordh. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/018010/bk_adbl_018010_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
- Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping
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The Tree Book
Bring trees to life like you've never seen before as The Tree Book invites you on an enchanting and illustrated journey into the astonishingly diverse growth of woodland wildlife in the world around us. Trees have been a part of human history from the very beginning. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviours, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. A must-have volume for budding botanists, this divine nature book showcases the rich diversity of trees, combining bewildering facts about spindles, spruces and more, with dazzling landscape photography of the endless species of trees found in forests and woodland all around the globe. Explore this fascinating book on trees to discover: -A historical overview of the cultural influence of trees and their ecological importance -Striking photography to accompany the profound explanations of tree biology and behaviour -A clear and comprehensible guide to ecology from both a historical and scientific point of view. With recent media coverage on climate change highlighting the global importance of our woodlands and rainforests, there's no better time than right now to immerse yourself in this extensive horticultural handbook for an illuminating blend of the science, culture, and history of trees dating back to the beginning of time. Let DK plant the seed of curiosity with this fantastic forest book, and watch as it blossoms into a life-long love of ecology, proving the ideal gift for naturalists or those with a soft-spot for nature photography. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms.- Shop: buecher
- Price: 27.99 EUR excl. shipping
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The Tree Book (eBook, ePUB)
Bring trees to life like you've never seen before as The Tree Book invites you on an enchanting and illustrated journey into the astonishingly diverse growth of woodland wildlife in the world around us. Trees have been a part of human history from the very beginning. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rain-forests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviours, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. A must-have volume for budding botanists, this divine nature book showcases the rich diversity of trees, combining bewildering facts about spindles, spruces and more, with dazzling landscape photography of the endless species of trees found in forests and woodland all around the globe. Explore this fascinating book on trees to discover:-A historical overview of the cultural influence of trees and their ecological importance-Striking photography to accompany the profound explanations of tree biology and behaviour-A clear and comprehensible guide to ecology from both a historical and scientific point of view.With recent media coverage on climate change highlighting the global importance of our woodlands and rainforests, there's no better time than right now to immerse yourself in this extensive horticultural handbook for an illuminating blend of the science, culture, and history of trees dating back to the beginning of time. Let DK plant the seed of curiosity with this fantastic forest book, and watch as it blossoms into a life-long love of ecology, proving the ideal gift for naturalists or those with a soft-spot for nature photography. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms.- Shop: buecher
- Price: 11.99 EUR excl. shipping
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Reels and Spindles
Reels and Spindles - A Story of Mill Life: ab 2.49 €- Shop: ebook.de
- Price: 2.49 EUR excl. shipping
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Mind Amongst the Spindles. A Miscellany Wholly Composed by the Factory Girls
Mind Amongst the Spindles. A Miscellany Wholly Composed by the Factory Girls: ab 1.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
- Price: 1.99 EUR excl. shipping
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Spindles And Spells (Grimm Academy #1)
Spindles And Spells (Grimm Academy #1): ab 2.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
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Infrared Spectroscopy of Symmetric and Spherical Spindles for Space Observation 1
Infrared Spectroscopy of Symmetric and Spherical Spindles for Space Observation 1: ab 126.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
- Price: 126.99 EUR excl. shipping
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Infrared Spectroscopy of Symmetric and Spherical Spindles for Space Observation Volume 2
Infrared Spectroscopy of Symmetric and Spherical Spindles for Space Observation Volume 2: ab 126.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
- Price: 126.99 EUR excl. shipping