{"title":"David Jefferis","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the imaginative world of \u003cem\u003eDavid Jefferis\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author renowned for his engaging and educational children's books. Known for his ability to blend factual information with captivating storytelling, David Jefferis stimulates young minds with his visionary prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection proudly features works such as the intriguing \u003cem\u003eBook of the Future\u003c\/em\u003e, which invites readers to embark on a journey through time, exploring futuristic concepts and technological advancements. Through his books, Jefferis encourages children to dream big and ponder the possibilities of the future, making his works a delightful blend of learning and entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for curious young readers who yearn for adventure and knowledge, Jefferis' titles are crafted to ignite imagination and foster a sense of wonder about the world around us—and beyond!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"book-of-the-future-by-david-jefferis-9781803709543","title":"Book of the Future","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA re-issue of the much-loved classic 1979 book about future life and future technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1979, the \u003cem\u003eUsborne Book of the Future\u003c\/em\u003e is a fondly remembered book from a time when people dreamed of the future as a place filled with wonder and amazing new technology. After more than 40 years of science fiction focusing on dystopias and doom, it's time to remind readers young and old that, in fact, the future is STILL a place that holds hope and excitement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is built in three sections. The first explores all kinds of robots, the jobs they will do on land, sea and in space, and where they will get power from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second is all about cities of the future, and how people will live, what new buildings they will build, how computers will change the world, and what people will do for fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final section is about the future of travel, from planes, trains, and cars on Earth, to space shuttles and journeys to colonise other planets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis re-issued book retains the original text and stunning artwork, but now comes with a foreword by renowned BBC Futurologist Tom Cheesewright, who was inspired into his career by the original edition of the book. From outlining the internet to asteroid mines to 3D printers and robot helpers, you'll be surprised by how accurately this book predicted life in the 21st Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong out of print, copies of the original printing of this book fetch three figures on auction sites. Now at last people who remember this book from their childhood can find it again, and share it with the next generation, at normal bookshop prices!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678280306924,"sku":"9781803709543","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5109733482830.jpg?v=1753065861"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/david-jefferis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}