Sarah Herman

"Unsolved crimes takes an illuminating look at forty of history's most notorious felonies, from the axe-murderer who terrorized New Orleans to the disappearance of the British toddler Madeleine McCann. The notorious crimes covered in these pages have one thing in common: despite extensive investigations by professional and amateur sleuths alike, the culprits have so far evaded justice" -- Cover flap.

Infamous Cases that Have Puzzled the Greatest Minds

Unsolved Crimes

Trivia that will make you ask, "Who knew?" Why do elephants have such big ears? What's the difference between fog and mist? Who invented sliced bread? Be the smartest slacker in the break room, the brainiest guest at the wedding, and the cleverest cat at the cocktail party. Whether you're trying to impress your friends, or simply in need of a knowledge fix, Who Knew? is the book for you. Filled with gems of wisdom to dazzle your brain cells, there are plenty of tales to surprise and delight even the most ardent trivia fan. From the plagues of the Middle Ages and the rules of Roman architecture to culinary customs, presidential assassinations, and the contents of James Bond's glass; we cover it all. With a clever quiz at the end of each chapter, you'll be ready for mastermind status in no time. Galvanize your grey matter with this classic compendium as you find yourself asking, "Who knew?"

Questions That Will Make You Think Again

Who Knew?

the unofficial illustrated history of the LEGO phenomenon

A million little bricks

Robert Louis Stevenson

Lucy York

The dark tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson was first published in 1886. The novella went on to become one of the most well-known horror stories of all time and has been adapted for numerous film, TV and stage productions. Here it is retold in graphic format through Robert Smith's visually arresting illustrations. Also included is the short story The Body Snatcher, a fictionalised account of theexploits of Mr Burke and Mr Hare, two real-life grave-robbers who operated in Edinburgh in 1828.

A Graphic Novel

Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde & The Body Snatcher

Brush up on your knowledge of prominent women through the ages, from across the globe, and in all walks of life. Who Knew? Women in History is a compendium of more than a hundred articles about women who have played a prominent role in world history. After reading this book, you’ll be the center of attention at any party or around the water cooler as you spout forth impressive answers to questions such as: What made Catherine the Great so great? Who was the “Mother of the Atom Bomb”? Where in the world did women first gain the right to vote? Each chapter includes a quiz at the end to test your knowledge. These tidbits of trivia will leave everyone shaking their head and saying “Who knew?” The answer to that question, of course, will be: You knew!

Who Knew? Women in History

The story of these beloved bricks and the people who built an empire with them. From its inception in the early 1930s right up until today, the LEGO Group’s history is as colorful as the toys it makes. Few other playthings share the LEGO brand’s creative spirit, educational benefits, resilience, quality, and universal appeal. This history charts the birth of the LEGO Group from the workshop of a Danish carpenter and its steady growth as a small, family-run toy manufacturer to its current position as a market-leading, award-winning brand. The company’s growing catalogue of products—including the earliest wooden toys, plastic bricks, play themes and other building systems such as DUPLO, Technic, and MINDSTORMS—are chronicled in detail, alongside the manufacturing process, LEGOLAND parks, licensed toys, and computer games. Learn all about how LEGO pulled itself out of an economic crisis and embraced technology to make building blocks relevant to twenty-first century children, and discover the vibrant fan community of kids and adults whose conventions, websites, and artwork keep the LEGO spirit alive. Building a History will have you reminiscing about old Classic Space sets, rummaging through the attic for forgotten minifigure friends, and playing with whatever LEGO bricks you can get your hands on (even if it means sharing with your kids).

The Lego Group

Building a History

Feminism in 100 Quotes

Ideal choice for fans of the LEGO movie who want to try stop-motion animation in their own movies Provides practical tips on how to film using stop-motion animation Professional advice on art, lighting, effects, and more Did you love the LEGO movie? Are you inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and other professional filmmakers? Would you like to learn how to use the LEGO blocks in your house for more than building? If so, then this book is for you. From lighting to storytelling, this guide will lead you through making your own stop-motion animation films with LEGOs. You may have seen the LEGO movie. Now it’s time for you to be the director and make your own. This guide will walk you through the steps of making a LEGO movie. It covers crafting a story, cinetech, animation, and the dynamics of making your vision come to life. Become a filmmaker and learn about directing with this clever and thorough guide.

A Comprehensive Guide to Making Your Own Stop-Motion LEGO Movies

Brick Flicks

Toy of the Year, Toy of the Century, Greatest Toy of All Time . . . there aren't many titles that haven’t been bestowed on LEGO toys, and it’s not hard to see why. From its inception in the early 1930s right up until today, the LEGO Group’s history is as colorful as the toys it makes. Few other playthings share the LEGO brand’s creative spirit, educative benefits, resilience, quality, and universal appeal. The LEGO name is now synonymous with playtime, but it wasn’t always so. This history charts the birth of the LEGO Group in the workshop of a Danish carpenter and its steady growth as a small, family-run toy manufacturer to its current position as a market-leading, award-winning brand. The company’s ever-increasing catalogof products—including the earliest wooden toys, plastic bricks, play themes, and other building systems such as DUPLO, Technic, and MINDSTORMS—are chronicled in detail, alongside the manufacturing process, LEGOLAND parks, licensed toys, and computer games. Learn all about how LEGO pulled itself out of an economic crisis and embraced technology to make building blocks relevant to twenty-first-century children and discover the vibrant fan community of kids and adults whose conventions, websites, and artwork keep the LEGO spirit alive. As nostalgic as it is contemporary, A Million Little Bricks will have you reminiscing about old Classic Space sets, rummaging through the attic for forgotten Minifigure friends, and playing with whatever LEGO bricks you can get your hands on (even if it means sharing with your kids).

The Unofficial Illustrated History of the LEGO Phenomenon

A Million Little Bricks

Find out the answers to questions you never thought to ask! Twelve chapters cover a wide range of topics such as science, history, and entertainment, and each concludes with a quiz to test your knowledge. Get ready to galvanize your gray matter and step into the wonderful world of knowing more than ever before with Who Knew? The Big Book of Questions That Will Make You Think Again. More than 130 fascinating articles across twelve chapters will answer questions such as “Can dogs smell emotion?” and “How did the Incas build Machu Picchu?” This edition includes articles from previous titles in the Who Knew? series, along with dozens of new entries. Packed with information and quirky illustrations, chapters cover subjects such as weather and climate, the human body, art and architecture, animals and plants, ancient history, food and drink, literature, geography, sports, science, film and theater, and the universe and space. A quiz at the end of each chapter will test your knowledge so that you can be sure of being the smartest elephant in the room!

The Big Book of Questions That Will Make You Think Again

Do you like your job but don't love it? When did you last feel inspired? Can a pineapple really look like the Mona Lisa? I Like My Job is a graphic novel for anyone who has ever worked in an office. From performance review to unwanted promotion, email paranoia to leaving do, Sarah Herman brilliantly skewers the everyday experience of office life in her wincingly funny words and pictures. Is it time to move on?

I Like My Job

Why do elephants have such big ears? What's the difference between fog and mist? How did earthworms travel from Europe to North America? Be the brainiest guest at the wedding, the smartest slacker in the break room, and the cleverest delegate at your next networking event. Whether you're cramming for the quiz, trying to impress your friends, or simply in need of a knowledge fix, WHO KNEW? is the book for you. Filled with nuggets of wisdom to bolster your brain cells, there are plenty of tales here to surprise and delight even the most ardent trivia fan. From the plagues of the Middle Ages and the rules of Roman architecture to culinary customs, presidential assassinations, and the contents of James Bond's glass. And with a nifty test at the end of each section to keep you on your toes, you'll be ready for Mastermind in no time. Galvanize your grey matter with this classic compendium, as you find yourself asking: who knew?

Who Knew? Questions That Will Make You Think Again

HUMOUR. Has anyone ever been flushed down a toilet? Do aliens eat breakfast? Whatever happened to Old Zealand?You'll find jaw-dropping answers to these and many more ridiculous yet pertinent questions in this follow-up to the hugely popular "Does Anything Eat Shit?"This book represents the raised hand of every curious child sitting at the back of the class, singeing their tie on a Bunsen burner. It asks the questions no one dares to, boldly going beyond the realms of reason and providing answers that tweed-wearing teachers could never dream up. This unique blend of fact, fiction and farce will have you chortling, chuckling and wondering what on earth they teach in school these days.It includes author interviews, feature coverage, reviews and press releases.

Do Worms Have Willies?

From the Great Pyramid of Giza and Hogwarts, to a fully functioning harpsichord and James May's LEGO house, man has never shied away from an extreme building challenge, and the LEGO builders of the twenty-first century are no different. Whether they're re-creating the works of ancient masters in brick form or building life-size superheroes, some LEGO fans are taking their passion for plastic to the extreme. Sarah Herman has brought together some of the world's most ambitious builders in a fact-filled showcase of truly mind-blowing models for this exciting illustrated book that will delight all AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO).

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