What if we could improve our ability to predict the future? Everything we do involves forecasts about how the future will unfold. Whether buying a new house or changing job, designing a new product or getting married, our decisions are governed by implicit predictions of how things are likely to turn out. The problem is, we're not very good at it. In a landmark, twenty-year study, Wharton professor Philip Tetlock showed that the average expert was only slightly better at predicting the future than a layperson using random guesswork. Tetlock's latest project - an unprecedented, government-funded forecasting ... |
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Zaha Hadid was a revolutionary architect, who for many years built almost nothing, despite winning critical acclaim. Some even said her audacious, futuristic designs were unbuildable. During the latter years of her life, Hadid's daring visions became a reality, bringing a unique new architectural language to cities and structures as varied as the Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art in Cincinnati, hailed by The New York Times as the most important new building in America since the Cold War; the MAXXI Museum in Rome; the Guangzhou Opera House in China; and the London 2012 Olympics Aquatics Centre. At the time of her ... |
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Children will love finding out about busy machines with this 4-book vehicle pack. From planes to trains and boats to buses, kids will learn all about their favourite ways to travel, as each book takes a look at different types of vehicles in the air, and on water, tracks and road. Packed with information on all kinds of vehicles, engaging text and helpful labels throughout explain what different vehicles and modes of transport do. The book contains bright illustrations to engage young readers and plenty of fun details to spot on every page. Every page is packed with brilliant facts and super-bright illustrations that ... |
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A storybook, building and playmat! There's lots of fun to be had at the farm with Farm Playbook! This compact activity book encourages early reading skills alongside imaginative play. Young children will enjoy the story of farmer Sam, his family and their daily activities. Then they can fold out the farm building and playmat to create their own farmyard adventures with the press-out characters. Toddlers can read and play any time, any place with our Farm Playbook! Encourages reading and learning through play. Includes an illustrated short story, a pop-up building and more than 20 press-out characters. Folds ... |
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A storybook, building and playmat! Travel back to medieval times with Castle Playbook. This compact activity book encourages early reading skills alongside imaginative play. Young children will enjoy the story of Cedric the knight and the jousting tournament, then they can fold out the castle building and playmat to create their own medieval adventures with the press-out characters. ... |
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A storybook, building and playmat! These compact activity books encourage early reading skills alongside imaginative play. Young children can enjoy the story of George the firefighter and his day on duty when an emergency call comes through. Then they can fold out the fire station building and playmat to create their own adventures with the press-out characters. ... |
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Multilingual Edition. ... The most exciting new buildings today are almost all environmentally aware, sustainable, and conceived to consume less energy than ever before. Discover the best examples of green projects from the Architecture Now! series in this handy Bibliotheca Universalis edition. Celebrated architects like Frank Gehry and Norman Foster are presented alongside young up-and-coming creators from all over the world. Filled with plans, renderings of proposed projects, and stunning architectural photography, this is nothing short of an encyclopedia of eco-design. From a water treatment facility to an art museum, ... |
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"The woman looked around my office. She looked at the old furniture and the dirty windows. She looked at the broken blind and the plastic coffee cups in the waste bin. Then she looked at me. I wasn't looking good. I hadn't shaved. And may suit and hair were untidy. The woman didn't speak. Suddenly, she took a handkerchief out of her bag. She wiped the dust from the chair and she sat down. – Mr. Samuel - she said. – I saw your name and address in the telephone book. Are you cheap? And are you a good detective? – I'm not good - I replied. – I'm the best. The best private detective in Los Angeles.& ... |
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"The robber is waking up", a voice says. There are lots of police in the the bank. There is a policewoman in front of me. I'm lying on the floor near the empty safe. My hands are tied with rope. "I'm not a robber", I say. "I'm a private detective." But next morning the newspapers say: Samuel Arrested. Is Private detective a bank robber? Raiders Escape. Private detective loses his job." From the book This book is in British English. ... |
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Los Angeles. Len Samuel is a private detective. Carmen Blane is prisoner of the Young Ones. They want $100 000. Carmen's father is a rich man. But he is also a bad man. Len Samuel has a dangerous job. This book is in British English. Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at www.macmillanreaders.com. ... |
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This humorous twist on the perennially popular Questions & Answers format takes a sideways look at all that is wild and wonderful about the weather. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out how clouds make lightning, which plants need the wind, and why Arctic foxes get a new look in winter. Illustrator: Mike Moran. ... |
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The body of Mr. Robert Stevens was found in his home at 24 Devonshire Road, Bristol last night. There must have been a fight because a lot of the furniture was broken. Nothing was stolen. The police are looking for Mr. Stevens' nephew, John Stevens, aged 16, who lived with him. This book is in British English. Here you can find: extra grammar and vocabulary exercises; points for understanding comprehension questions; glossary of difficult vocabulary; free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheet at www.macmillanreaders.com. There are audio downloadable materials for this book, which are ... |
