PAUL HEINEY

What is ear wax for? Do bacteria have sex? How do they put stripes in toothpaste? Does your nose run in space? What are stars made of? This book answers those tantalising or perplexing questions for which you thought youd never find an answer. A book for the naturally curious, as well as those seekers after scientific truths, it unravels both those things we take for granted, such as when you boil an egg, why does the yolk stay in the middle, or why is the sky blue, as well as questions which probe deeply, such as, what does an atom look like, or what was there before the beginning of time? if you were to write in the dust on the moon, how big would the letters have to be so you could see them from earth without a telescope? Drawing on the expertise of a team of enthusiastic scientists around the world, authoritative, entertaining, and often a touch humorous, it will appeal to anyone whos ever been curious about life on earth.

To call Alice "just another pig" would be the gravest insult.Alice the Large Black pig was Paul Heineys best friend, his confidante and his therapist. This is the story of their tempestuous relationship with all its ups-and-downs, from her arrival as a large, black and expensive Christmas present for his wife to her last days as the matriarch of his traditional farm.In A Pig Called Alice, Heiney walks us through why lop-eared pigs are the best to raise (they cant see you coming), how to escape a sow thats decided youre her next mate (throw a bucket and run), and how, actually, pigs might have just got this whole life situation sorted out.

**How to get sparks back in your life and keep them burning. **The blaze of a log fire on a cold night speaks to the heart in a way no other flame can. It has character and ever-changing form; it has vibrant colour and a balletic movement. Indeed, it was the flame that transformed the way life was lived on earth, but now that primary driver of evolution finds itself being extinguished in a modern world of microwaves, induction hobs and central heating. Gradually the flames are going out, as houses are now built without fireplaces, bonfires are banned, and schoolchildren are forbidden to use the Bunsen burner. But the sight of a flame remains as evocative as ever.Playing with Fire wants to inspire, and teach, looking at the history of fire and showing the wonders that the burning flame can conjure.

In Can Crocodiles Cry?Paul Heiney unravels further science behind those things we take for granted, and explains just why the world and its contents are the way they are. Drawing on questions asked by the public, this book brings some of the finest scientific minds to bear on how the laws of science apply to everyday life. It is the perfect gift for the insatiably curious, provocative poseurs, quizaholics and science addicts everywhere.

Una serie de granjas a modo de ejemplos, desde la que se adapta a un jardín trasero hasta una explotación grande: crianza de animales, cultivo de plantas aromáticas y hortalizas y secretos tradicionales para transformar los mejores ingredientes en los productos sanos más sabrosos.

Éste es un libro para aquellos que deseen convertir sus campos, terrenos o jardines (reales o imaginados) en granjas domésticas, a pequeña escala. Asimismo, constituye una fuente de información para quienes ya están al cuidado de una granja, sea cual sea su tamaño. Algunos de los pasos que deberá realizar le parecerán gigantescos, pero no debe asustarse ante ninguno de ellos, ya que le acercan a esa profunda satisfacción que sólo se obtiene de la vida y del trabajo de la tierra. (Nueva edición en rústica)