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From the sleek Aston Martin that spits out bullets, nails, and passengers at the push of a button to the microjet that makes hairpin turns to avoid a heat-seeking missile, the science and technology of James Bond films have kept millions of movie fans guessing for decades. Are these amazing feats and gadgets truly possible? The Science of James Bond takes you on a fascinating excursion through the true science that underlies Bond's most fantastic and off-the-wall accoutrements.

Bella and Edward, and their family and friends, have faced countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels. This book is the first to explore them, drawing on the wisdom of philosophical heavyweights to answer essential questions such as: What do the struggles of "vegetarian" vampires who control their biological urge for human blood say about free will? Are vampires morally absolved if they kill only animals and not people? From a feminist perspective, is Edward a romantic hero or is he just a stalker? Is Jacob "better" for Bella than Edward?

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Igor ist ein Igelschweinchen - halb Igel, halb Meerschweinchen. Wenn er wütend wird, sticht Igor mit seinen Stacheln, aber er hat auch ein weiche Seite. In einer verzauberten Nacht im Wald freundet er sich mit der Igelfrau und anderen Tieren an und seine Stacheln sind plötzlich nicht mehr wichtig. Die legendäre Stimme von Achim Höppner (Gandalf/Herr der Ringe) führt Igor durch einen Reigen traditioneller Kinderlieder, gesungen vom Kinderchor des Gärtnerplatz-Theaters München.