Best Selling Books by Steve Parker

An introduction to the fungi kingdom that discusses the main kinds of fungi, physical features, reproductive methods, human fungal diseases, and other related topics.

Describes 10 facts about sharks, including how they hunt and kill, care for their young, and the different habitats they live in.

Describes the history of the procedure, discusses when and how it is done, and relates the reasons why it is used and the reasons it may fail.

This is an original and exciting look at the fascinating natural world of ponds and rivers. Stunning real-life photographs of fish, water beetles, frogs, underwater weeds, and more offer a unique view of the natural history of plants and animals that live in and around freshwater habitats.

A Brief Illustrated History of Warfare charts the history of warfare all the way through from the early charioteers and spear throwers, through Roman legions, knights, and siege machines, through to musketeers and the military arms used in the two world wars, then all the way through to the use of smart weapons today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate the young reader.

Examines the working of the separate systems that make up the human body.

Talon Squad return to action, hutning for a missing inquisitor on a world that has been claimed by the T'au Empire – but has their quarry been taken, or defected to the Greater Good? The Deathwatch are the elite of the elite – small teams of Space Marines handpicked for special missions that require the utmost courage and cunning. Now recovered from the injuries sustained on his previous mission, Codicier Karras must lead Talon Squad in the hunt for a missing inquisitor. Their only clue is the name of an Imperial planet that has been taken over by the t’au. Is the missing inquisitor alive, or dead? Worse still, has she gone rogue, jeopardising one of the Inquisition’s most secret projects? Karras must lead his team against a whole planet of hostile t’au and survive the deadly internal politics of the Inquisition to succeed in his mission, codenamed Shadowbreaker. Action, intrigue and excitement are seamlessly woven together by the master of high-octane science fiction, Steve Parker.

Describes the scientific principals of electricity and magnetism by using experiments and real-life examples.

Encyclopedia of Space includes thousands of facts accompanied by stunning photos and detailed diagrams. The wonders of space, from dark matter to the Solar System, are explored in great detail, with clear sections to aid navigation between topics.Text is presented in the form of accessible bullet points and amazing fact panels add extra interest.

A full-color, illustrated reference encyclopedia of different types of sharks in the world's oceans; describing their physical characteristics; feeding, breeding, and migration patterns; and efforts to protect them.

Looks at the way scientific advances have made it possible to transfer genes from one living thing to another.

Brimming with research from digs in North America, Mongolia, Europe, China and elsewhere, Dinosaurus is an encyclopedic and vividly illustrated reference for all ages.

This volume presents information on digital and analog media, computer interaction, the Internet, and virtual movies.

'A collection of unusual and tempting recipes' Sunday Post A uniquely British phenomenon, there is something magical about cheese on toast. Two simple ingredients that, when put together, are the greatest of comfort foods and the quickest of meals. At its most basic level, this staple of many a British teatime is a delicious pairing, as award-winning cheesemonger Steve Parker shows in this celebration of the nation's favourite cheeses British Cheese on Toast will take you on a tasting tour of British cheeses, showcasing the absolute best along the way. From Cheddar to Wensleydale via soft, blue, smoked and goat's, in this book you'll find over 100 recipes plus advice on which cheese to use with which type of bread, as well as suggestions for innovative sweet and savoury flavour combinations to take things to another level. With a handy guide to shops where artisan cheeses featured in the book can be bought, as well as tips on using supermarket and own-brand cheeses, British Cheese on Toast is a complete celebration of this traditional meal. The perfect gift for cheeselovers everywhere. Recipes include: *Isle of Mull Cheddar with Whiskey Soaked Haggis *Waterloo with Roasted Cherries *Tunworth with Roasted Garlic, Rosemary and Honey *Grandma Singleton's Lancashire Macaroni Cheese *Appleby's Cheshire with Apricots *Real Yorkshire Wensleydale with Crystallised Ginger *Old Winchester Aubergine Parmigiana *Colston Bassett Stilton with Figs and Honey *Cornish Blue with Tenderstem Broccoli and Almonds

Take a new look at the human body. Find out how unique your body is and how your genes affect you. Using interesting photos and facts, this book will really make you think about your body and the amazing things that go on inside you every second. You'll never feel the same way about yourself!

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