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The best horror of the year. by Datlow, Ellen,editor.(CARDINAL)347113; Wise, A. C.(CARDINAL)411580; Ward, Catriona.(CARDINAL)413723; Lothian, Jack.; Jones, Stephen Graham,1972-(CARDINAL)355728; Haskins, Maria.; Sanford, Jason.(CARDINAL)596518; Gavin, Richard.(CARDINAL)555794; Files, Gemma.(CARDINAL)387869; Smith, Michael Marshall.(CARDINAL)636796; Gomel, Elana.; Hicks, Sam.(CARDINAL)808561; Surface, David.; Volk, Stephen.; Johnstone, Tom.; Harman, Chris.(CARDINAL)520968; Ballingrud, Nathan.(CARDINAL)591202; Sutton, Peter(Fiction writer)(CARDINAL)792352; McCarthy, A. J. W.; McMahon, Gary.(CARDINAL)594606; Manzetti, Alessandro.; Duffy, Steve.(CARDINAL)423316; Bestwick, Simon.(CARDINAL)426982; Niveaux, Thana.; Humphrey, Andrew.; Pinkster, Sarah.;
"The Best Horror of the Year showcases the previous year's best offerings in horror short fiction. This edition includes award-winning and critically acclaimed authors Nathan Ballingrud, Gemma Files, Stephen Graham Jones, J.A. W. McCarthy, Steve Duffy, Sarah Pinkser, Simon Bestwick, and others. For more than four decades, award-winning editor and anthologist Ellen Datlow has had her finger on the pulse of the latest and most terrifying in horror writing. Night Shade Books is proud to present the thirteenth volume in this annual series, a new collection of stories to keep you up at night."--page [4] of cover.
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Horror tales.; Horror tales, American.; Horror tales, English.; Short stories.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How technology works / by Challoner, Jack,contributor.(CARDINAL)316020; Gifford, Clive,contributor.(CARDINAL)265470; Graham, Ian,contributor.(CARDINAL)119611; Horobin, Wendy,contributor.(CARDINAL)591365; Humphreys, Andrew,contributor.; Lamb, Hilary,contributor.; John, Katie,contributor.(CARDINAL)752698;
"How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smartwatches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival, including solar cells and new kinds of farming to feed a growing population. Throughout the book, step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The opening chapter explains principles that underpin lots of devices, from basic mechanics to electricity to digital technology. From there, devices are grouped by application-such as the home, transportation, and computing-making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side"--
Subjects: Technology; Technological innovations; Engineering;
Available copies: 27 / Total copies: 30
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Jerusalem / by Humphreys, Andrew,1965-(CARDINAL)530398;
Subjects: Guidebooks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The National Geographic traveler : Egypt / by Humphreys, Andrew,1965-(CARDINAL)530398; National Geographic Society (U.S.)(CARDINAL)140388;
Subjects: Guidebooks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Top 10 Cairo & the Nile / by Humphreys, Andrew,1965-(CARDINAL)530398;
Subjects: Guidebooks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Top 10 Beijing / by Humphreys, Andrew,1965-(CARDINAL)530398;
Subjects: Guidebooks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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National Geographic Traveler Egypt by Humphreys, Andrew,1965-(CARDINAL)530398;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Great cities : the stories behind the world's most fascinating places / by Humphreys, Andrew,1965-contributor.(CARDINAL)530398;
Delve into the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most important cities. From the first towns in Mesopotamia to today's global metropolises, cities have marked the progress of civilization. Written in the form of illustrated "biographies",Great Cities offers a rich historical overview of each featured city, brought to vivid life with paintings, photographs, timelines, maps, and artifacts. Covers cities both ancient and modern - from Persepolis and Tikal, Paris and Vienna to Prague, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and Dubai. Which ancient civilization founded the precursor to Mexico City? Why was Venice the gateway to the East? What was the Belle Epoque? Which was the first city to build sewers? Images of city life and key moments in history are complemented by close-ups of revealing details and feature panels that provide additional context. A book about history, but also about art, architecture, commerce, and politics, provides insight into what has shaped the places where we live.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Instructional and educational works.; Cities and towns.; Cities and towns; Human geography.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Journey : an illustrated history of the world's greatest travels / by Adams, Simon(Transport consultant),author.(CARDINAL)428967; Grant, R. G.,author.(CARDINAL)265622; Humphreys, Andrew,1965-author.(CARDINAL)530398; Smithsonian Institution,issuing body.(CARDINAL)141176;
"Journeys have arisen from all manner of impulse, from migration and the search for food to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. Packed with stories of human movement and endeavor, Journey lets you experience the excitement and romance of travel, covering everything from quests across the Silk Road and the adventures of Marco Polo to explorations in space and underwater."--
Subjects: Emigration and immigration; Travel;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Journey : an illustrated history of travel / by Adams, Simon(Transport consultant),author.(CARDINAL)428967; Grant, R. G.,author.(CARDINAL)265622; Humphreys, Andrew,1965-author.(CARDINAL)530398;
The Ancient World -- Trade and Conquest -- The Age of Discovery -- The Age of Empires -- The Age of Steam -- The Golden Age of Travel -- The Age of Flight."An illustrated account of human movement, travel, exploration, and scientific discovery-from the first trade networks in ancient Sumer to the epic Voyager missions. Human journeys arise from all manner of impulses, from migration and the search for food, to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. Journey traces each through lively accounts, alongside the biographies of conquerors, explorers, and travelers; stories of technological innovation; literary journals; and works of art. Themed spreads and feature panels capture the romance of travel with evocative accounts, archive images, historic maps, and artifacts, while catalog spreads add glamour and nostalgia, showcasing objects and documents associated with the rise of travel, such as postcards and passports. A textured cover with a picture-perfect image and shiny finishes make it ideal for gift-giving. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution." -- ONIX annotation.
Subjects: Travel; Emigration and immigration;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 10
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