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Spotlights are the result of Rough Guides authors, editors and contributors putting their heads together and coming up with some juicy titbits on contentious issues like The Earth, Weather and Genes and Cloning.


The Brain
Memory: a function of the most advanced supercomputer, the human brain.
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Genes & Cloning
Could there really be a future attack of the human clones?
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The Earth
Will Mother Earth have her revenge, or is there still time to cool her temperature?
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Weather
Global warming is not insoluble. Learn how you can make a difference.
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Babies & ToddlersBabies & Toddlers
Funny, reassuring and practical guide that all new (and old) parents have been looking for.
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Climate ChangeClimate Change
A complete, unbiased guide to one of the most pressing problems facing humanity.
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Classic NovelsClassic Novels
From Quixote to Orhan Pamuks's Snow, get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written.
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VideogamesVideogames
This book covers the full story from the first arcade machines to the latest digital delights.
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Windows 7Windows 7
Approachably written to demystify the jargon for novices and Microsoft experts alike.
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Genes and CloningGenes and Cloning
Could we ever clone a human? The inside story of the genetic code, from cell structure to Dolly the sheep.
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