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How to Draw Steampunk: Discover the Secrets to Drawing, Painting, and Illustrating the Curious World of Science Fiction in the Victorian Age – Fantasy Underground
Posted by Notcot on Jul 6, 2012 in Steampunk
A Short History of Nearly Everything
Posted by Notcot on Jun 30, 2012 in Cult Film
Bill Bryson describes himself as a reluctant traveller: but even when he stays safely in his own study at home he can’t contain his curiosity about the world around him. A Short History of Nearly Everything is his quest to find out everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization – how we got from there being nothing at all to here being us. Bill Bryson’s challenge is to take subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us like geology chemistry and particle physics and see if there isn’t some way to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. It’s not so much about what we know as about how we know what we know. How do we know what is in the centre of the Earth or what a black hole is or where the continents were 600 million years ago? How did anyone ever figure these things out? On his travels through time and space he encounters a splendid collection of astonishingly eccentric competitive obsessive and foolish scientists like the painfully shy Henry Cavendish who worked out many conundrums like how much the Earth weighed but never bothered to tell anybody about many of his findings. In the company of such extraordinary people Bill Bryson takes us with him on the ultimate eye-opening journey and reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before.
Price : £ 8.29
The God Delusion (Read by the Author)
Posted by Notcot on Jun 7, 2012 in Cult Film
The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types. His argument could hardly be more topical. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized the rise of religious fundamentalism whether in the Middle East or Middle America is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America and elsewhere a vigorous dispute between ‘intelligent design’ and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights such as women’s and gay rights. And all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind. Dawkins attacks God in all his forms. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war foments bigotry and abuses children. “The God Delusion” is a brilliantly argued fascinating polemic that will be required reading for anyone interested in this most emotional and important subject.
Price : £ 13.69
Shades of Gray #1 Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness ( science fiction action adventure thriller series free)
Posted by Notcot on May 13, 2012 in Noir
***Third Edition with glossary
Noir was a mega-city plagued by a sun blocking mass called Dry Clouds that had mysteriously appeared three decades earlier. The Dry Clouds covered half the planet and forced those living under them to exist in endless night. On this world, corporations were in charge and breaking your contract with them could mean the termination of your life.
Kimberly Griffin, a Life Closer (legal assassin) existed in a world of death. She Closed people for a living. It was a lonely demeaning existence, though she wouldn’t admit it. There was nothing to drive her in the bleak reality until one day she ran into Kat.
Kat, also known as the Pandora Project, was hunted by bio-mechas called Un-Men. She was an experiment of the Sphinx Corporation, and they were testing her to see if she could be the ultimate weapon. Kat refused to be a killer and tried to discover the truth behind her existence. Could she be a new form of bio-mecha?
Kim discovered someone close to her had been murdered. Is Kat the key to finding out who did it? Or will her association with Kat only cause her more grief?
Pandora of ancient times opened a box and let all good escape. Would Pandora be the hope the planet needed? Or would she destroy the world?
**Complete list of Shades of Gray series**
(STARTING POINT QUADRILOGY)
1. Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness
2. From Moscow, With Love
3. Cerberus Versus Pandora
4. Sisters
(ZOMBIE TWILIGHT QUADRILOGY)
5. Night Of The Twilight- The Chimera Strain
6. Dawn Of The Twilight- Outbreak
7. Day Of The Twilight- Patient Zero
8. Land Of The Twilight- Closing of Days
(MYTHS AND DESPAIR QUADRILOGY)
9. Rise of the Gorgons
10. Woe To The Watcher **Coming 12/2012**
11. Woe To The One Who Has Held His Heart’s Tongue **Coming Soon**
12. Woe To The One Who Thought They Could Only Hurt **Coming Soon*****Third Edition with glossary
Noir was a mega-city plagued by a sun blocking mass called Dry Clouds that had mysteriously appeared three decades earlier. The Dry Clouds covered half the planet and forced those living under them to exist in endless night. On this world, corporations were in charge and breaking your contract with them could mean the termination of your life.
Kimberly Griffin, a Life Closer (legal assassin) existed in a world of death. She Closed people for a living. It was a lonely demeaning existence, though she wouldn’t admit it. There was nothing to drive her in the bleak reality until one day she ran into Kat.
Kat, also known as the Pandora Project, was hunted by bio-mechas called Un-Men. She was an experiment of the Sphinx Corporation, and they were testing her to see if she could be the ultimate weapon. Kat refused to be a killer and tried to discover the truth behind her existence. Could she be a new form of bio-mecha?
Kim discovered someone close to her had been murdered. Is Kat the key to finding out who did it? Or will her association with Kat only cause her more grief?
Pandora of ancient times opened a box and let all good escape. Would Pandora be the hope the planet needed? Or would she destroy the world?
**Complete list of Shades of Gray series**
(STARTING POINT QUADRILOGY)
1. Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness
2. From Moscow, With Love
3. Cerberus Versus Pandora
4. Sisters
(ZOMBIE TWILIGHT QUADRILOGY)
5. Night Of The Twilight- The Chimera Strain
6. Dawn Of The Twilight- Outbreak
7. Day Of The Twilight- Patient Zero
8. Land Of The Twilight- Closing of Days
(MYTHS AND DESPAIR QUADRILOGY)
9. Rise of the Gorgons
10. Woe To The Watcher **Coming 12/2012**
11. Woe To The One Who Has Held His Heart’s Tongue **Coming Soon**
12. Woe To The One Who Thought They Could Only Hurt **Coming Soon**
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Veho VMS-004 Deluxe 400x Magnification USB Microscope
Posted by Notcot on May 10, 2012 in Gadgets
View & Record Microscopic Images and Videos on your PC or Mac
- Powerful 2 megapixel sensor allows you to zoom in at up to 400x magnification Simply upload the software provided to your PC and connect microscope to your computer’s USB port View and save the images on your PC or Mac Also record photographic stills and video clips on computer Can hold the microscope as a ‘pen’ or using the stand provided Super bright white LED for illumination Dimensions: 7cm(W) x 14cm(H) x 12cm(D) Ideal for hobbies, science education, jewellery, stamp collectors, or technical exploration as you get really close to your subject Also good for general use – recording serial numbers and hallmarks on jewellery for insurance purposes
Price : £ 49.95
Angels and Demons
Posted by Notcot on May 7, 2012 in Cult Film
When world-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyze a mysterious symbol — seared into the chest of a murdered physicist — he discovers evidence of the unimaginable: the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati… the most powerful underground organization ever to walk the earth. ; ; The Illuminati has surfaced from the shadows to carry out the final phase of its legendary vendetta against its most hated enemy… the Catholic Church. ; ; Langdon’s worst fears are confirmed on the eve of the Vatican’s holy conclave when a messenger of the Illuminati announces he has hidden an unstoppable time bomb at the very heart of Vatican City. With the countdown under way Langdon jets to Rome to join forces with Vittoria Vetra a beautiful and mysterious Italian scientist to assist the Vatican in a desperate bid for survival. ; ; Embarking on a frantic hunt through sealed crypts dangerous catacombs deserted cathedrals and even to the heart of the most secretive vault on earth Langdon and Vetra follow a 400-year old trail of ancient symbols that snakes across Rome toward the long-forgotten Illuminati lair… a secret location that contains the only hope for Vatican salvation. ; ; An explosive international thriller ANGELS & DEMONS careens from enlightening epiphanies to dark truths as the battle between science and religion turns to war…
Price : £ 9.99
The Grendel’s Shadow
Posted by Notcot on May 7, 2012 in Steampunk
T.R. Westwood: distinguished professor of biology and the galaxy’s greatest hunter is in for the biggest challenge of his career. When an unknown animal starts killing off settlers on a backwater planet run on coal and steam power, he’s the only person who can help stop the slaughter. Rocks and spears or shotguns and canons, he’ll use whatever is allowed to get the job done.
In a post-singularity future where the human race has spread to millions of worlds, sometimes the native animal population isn’t exactly compatible with our expanding civilization. Taking advantage of a mind as sharp as his aim, Westwood is the only man you call if local wildlife gets out of control and starts devouring your local population.
The Grendel’s Shadow is 35,000 word novella mixing elements of post singularity science fiction, steampunk, horror and western.
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Veho VMS-001 USB Microscope
Posted by Notcot on May 6, 2012 in Gadgets
View & Record Microscopic Images & Videos On Your Computer
- Powerful 1.3 megapixel sensor allows you to zoom in at up to 200x magnification Simply upload the software provided to your PC and connect microscope to your computer’s USB port View and save the images on your PC or Mac Also record photographic stills and video clips on computer Can hold the microscope as a ‘pen’ or using the stand provided Super bright white LED for illumination Dimensions: 7cm(W) x 14cm(H) x 12cm(D)Ideal for hobbies, science education, jewellery, stamp collectors, or technical exploration as you get really close to your subject Also good for general use – recording serial numbers and hallmarks on jewellery for insurance purposes
Price : £ 34.95
A Short History of Nearly Everything
Posted by Notcot on May 5, 2012 in Cult Film
A Short History of Nearly Everything is Bill Bryson’s quest to find out everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization – how we got from there being nothing at all to here being us. ; ; His challenge is to take subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us and see if there isn’t some way to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. It’s not so much about what we know as about how we know what we know. How do we know what is in the centre of the Earth or what a black hole is or where the continents were 600 million years ago? How did anyone ever figure these things out? ; ; On his travels through time and space Bill Bryson takes us with him on the ultimate eye-opening journey and reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before.
Price : £ 12.42
Steampunk: H.G. Wells
Posted by Notcot on Apr 29, 2012 in Steampunk
Refreshing unabridged collection of H.G. Wells’ classic science fiction stories paired with edgy Steampunk illustrations.
Price : £ 12.99