Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things combines a scientific and philosophical treatise with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral fervour he demonstrates to humanity that in death there is nothing to fear since the soul is mortal, and the world and everything in it is governed by the mechanical laws of nature and not by gods; and that by believing this men can live in peace of mind and happiness. He bases this on the atomic theory expounded by the Greek philosopher Epicurus, and continues with an examination of sensation, sex, cosmology, meteorology, and geology, all of these subjects made more attractive by the poetry with which he illustrates them.

One of a major new Classics series - books that have changed the history of thought, in sumptuous, clothbound hardbacks. Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things combines a scientific and philosophical treatise with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral fervour he demonstrates to humanity that in death there is nothing to fear since the soul is mortal, and the world and everything in it is governed by the mechanical laws of nature and not by gods; and that by believing this men can live in peace of mind and happiness. He bases this on the atomic theory expounded by the Greek philosopher Epicurus, and continues with an examination of sensation, sex, cosmology, meteorology, and geology, all of these subjects made more attractive by the poetry with which he illustrates them.

Discover the adventures of David Boring in this electrifying new graphic novel from the author of Ghost World. David Boring is a nineteen-year-old security guard with a tortured inner life and an obsessive nature. When he meets the girl of his dreams, things begin to go awry: what seems too good to be true apparently is, and what seems truest in Boring's life is that, given the right set of circumstances (in this case a sensational cascade of vengeance, humiliation and murder), the primal nature of mankind will come inexorably to the fore.

This colourful activity book is packed with nature-themed puzzles, things to spot, colouring, drawing and doodling activities. Match baby animals to their mothers, colour in flowers and insects, spot-the-difference between countryside scenes and much more. With four pages of stickers and all the answers at the back of the book.

See how nature changes with the seasons, find out which creatures live in the garden and learn how flowers grow in this beautifully illustrated introduction to nature, with over 80 flaps to lift. There are counting and matching activities, and lots of things to look at and talk about on every page.

WH SMITH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019! Izzy and Fixer are back for more machine mayhem . . . While their fellow contestants at the Invention Convention are intent on making shiny new things using old power, can Izzy and Fixer build a recycling machine fuelled by nature... AND win the coveted Genius Guild badge along the way? A joyful celebration of the magic of make-do-and-mend from the creators of the much-loved Izzy Gizmo.

The idea behind the books in the 'Montessori - a World of Achievements' series to attract even the youngest readers to encourage them to discover subjects and areas that interest them (nature, animals, shapes, etc.) and to help them classify the things that surround them. A guiding character accompanies the child throughout each developing story until the end, where there is a summary of all the characters introduced in the book.

This delightful nature book forms the perfect introduction to ponds and rivers. Take it outside with you to see which of the freshwater plants and animals you can find and identify, then tick off the things you see. Learn about the life cycle of a frog and the names of the most common waterbirds. Then have fun playing with the stickers on the fold-out seashore play scene at the back. Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years.

After taking an elixir created in his laboratory, mild mannered Dr Jekyll is transformed into the cruel and despicable Mr Hyde. Although seemingly harmless at first, things soon descend into chaos and Jekyll quickly realises there is only one way to stop Hyde. Stevenson's quintessential novella of the Victorian era epitomizes the conflict between psychology, science and religious morality, but is fundamentally a triumphant study of the duality of human nature.

This picture book helps children build up a vocabulary of 1000 nature words about the environment, wildlife, and our impact on the planet. Written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, it introduces key concepts about Earth science and zoology, while broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening their early reading skills. Every picture-packed page is full of fascinating things such as the parts of a plant, how animals communicate, habitats, and what we can do to help protect nature. 1000 Words: Nature clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. The words include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives and common verbs related to wildlife and the planet. This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents and guardians who are keen to develop their child's language, science, and literacy skills.

A beautifully illustrated reference book containing 1000 things found in nature, from familiar bugs and flowers to exotic birds of paradise and fascinatingly weird undersea creatures. Children can pore over categories such as 'In a jungle', 'Ice and snow' and 'Fossils, rocks and gems' to marvel at the incredible diversity of the natural world.

This laugh-out-loud book is bursting with facts, lists, jokes and funny stories all about nature! From the hilarious Andy Seed, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2015 for Best Books with Facts, comes the amazing Wild Facts About Nature, published in partnership with the RSPB. What spectacular bird can't fly but can swim? Do you know which animal has no head, brain, eyes or organs? And HOW can hundreds of fish suddenly fall out of the sky? WATCH OUT! Get ready to discover weird, wonderful and wild things. From miracle fruit to crisis-inducing fish farts, laugh out loud at the most hilarious facts, stories, riddles, jokes and quizzes with this side-splitting book ALL ABOUT NATURE.

Each page of this beautifully illustrated book is filled with things to spot in nature. From birds and bugs to flowers and trees, Poppy and Sam take the readers on a journey through different locations and the things they might find there. Every detailed little picture has a label giving some information, making it a perfect way for little children to start learning about the natural world around them.

Discover and name lots of amazing things you might find in nature, from puffins, snowy owls and acorns to dandelions, butterflies and chipmunks. The book is organised into themed pages, including gardens and parks, grasslands and deserts, in the mountains and under the sea. Great for developing vocabulary and language skills.

Great nature writing needs to be informative, detailed, accurate, lyrical, and, above all, to instil a sense of gratitude and wonder. John Lewis-Stempel succeeds in all these things triumphantly. From amorous toads to the eye-popping mating habits of water boatmen, a magical celebration of pond life by one of our finest, most evocative nature writers.' Daily Mail Ponds: small bodies of water, both naturally formed and artificial, home to wondrous, multitudinous life-forms. Ponds define our childhood: frogspawn, goldfish, feeding the ducks, but also our village life, our farms, our landscape. And they are multi-layered - from carp circling the bottom to water boatmen, coot, and birds dragonflies overhead. In Still Water, John immerses himself in the murky depths, both literarily and figuratively, to explore the still waters of the British countryside through each month of the year.

Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles, Gorgias debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office. Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Should individuals be motivated by a desire for personal power and prestige, or genuine concern for the moral betterment of the citizens? These questions go to the heart of Athenian democratic principles and are more relevant than ever in today's political climate.