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We've always measured the world around us, from how big things are, to how fast they go, how much they're worth and practically everything in between. But who decided how we do it, and why?The Long and the Short of It takes us back in time to discover the origins and evolution of a huge variety of different units of measurement. On the way it answers such questions as:Why do we measure time in units of 60? How do you determine the height of a mountain when sea level keeps changing? Why did the length of a mile once depend on where you came from?What's the width of a horse's backside got to do with NASA's booster rockets? Packed with fascinating stories, this is an intriguing guide to the many systems of measurement that make sense of our daily lives, from pounds and parsecs to bushels and barricades.
The follies of finance have threatened the stability of the global economy, and the world of finance has become increasingly complex and sophisticated, but also greedy, cynical and self-interested. The Long and the Short of It provides a guide to the complexities of modern finance and explains how t
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'All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well' Julian of Norwich is one of the most celebrated figures of the English Middle Ages. She is esteemed as one of the subtlest writers and profoundest thinkers of the period for her account of the revelations that she expe
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This is a modern, practical grimoire which provides the meaning behind the concept of the medieval pact. Dedicated to the Spirit whose name translates, 'Fly the Light', Lucifuge is a demon associated with the shadows, the darkness and the infernal pact that grants knowledge, treasures, and power. Th
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Latvian Border Region A policewoman finds something terrifying. Deep in the forests along the border, is proof of a massive Russian invasion plan. US Embassy, Berlin Someone is trying desperately to get a message to the CIA. But Kremlin assassins have been activated across three countries to stop th
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