The enormous loss of life & physical destruction caused by the First World War led people to hope that there would never be another such catastrophe How then did it come about that there was a Second World War causing twice the 30 million deaths & many times more destruction as had been caused in the previous conflict? In this Very Short Introduction Gerhard L Weinberg provides an introduction to the origins course & impact of the war on those who fought & the ordinary citizens who lived through it Starting by looking at the inter-war years & the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 he examines how the war progressed by examining a number of key events including the war in the West in 1940 Barbarossa The German Invasion of the Soviet Union the expansion of Japan's war with China developments on the home front & the Allied victory from 1944-45 Exploring the costs & effects of the war Weinberg concludes by considering the long-lasting mark World War II has left on society today ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

It&s total robot war! In development to be a major motion picture Ashley Wood&s World War Robot tells the tale of a dwindling band of humans & robots who face-off in a battle that will likely end humanity as we know it
- on Earth on the Moon & on Mars! Badass battles really intense humanrobot drama & even a little black humor & political intrigue are the order of the day Contains over 70-pages of all-new content from Ashley Wood!
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A pacy compelling & penetrating account
- from the great Norman Stone' The best short primer on the war in twenty years' Andrew
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Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free blu-ray player in order to play Big-budget zombie apocalypse thriller starring Brad Pitt UN employee & committed family man Gerry Lane (Pitt) is forced to abandon his wife & children when a global pandemic hits turning ordinary people into violent subhuman monsters with an insatiable appetite for human flesh Due to the nature of his job Gerry is deemed one of the very few people left on Earth with the ability to find the source of the virus & ultimately a cure but will he be able to do so before the last remnants of humanity are completely eradicated? Actors Brad Pitt Mireille Enos Daniella Kertesz James Badge Dale Ludi Boeken Matthew Fox Fana Mokoena & Peter Capaldi Director Marc Forster Certificate 15 years & over Year 2013 Screen 2401 Languages English
- DTS-HD Master Audio (71) Additional Languages German ; Italian ; Castillian ; French Subtitles English ; German ; Dutch ; Italian ; Danish ; Swedish ; Norwegian ; Finnish ; Castillian ; French ; English for the hearing impaired Duration 1 hour & 56 minutes (approx)
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Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free blu-ray player in order to play Big-budget zombie apocalypse thriller starring Brad Pitt UN employee & committed family man Gerry Lane (Pitt) is forced to abandon his wife & children when a global pandemic hits turning ordinary people into violent subhuman monsters with an insatiable appetite for human flesh Due to the nature of his job Gerry is deemed one of the very few people left on Earth with the ability to find the source of the virus & ultimately a cure but will he be able to do so before the last remnants of humanity are completely eradicated? Actors Brad Pitt Mireille Enos Daniella Kertesz James Badge Dale Ludi Boeken Matthew Fox Fana Mokoena & Peter Capaldi Director Marc Forster Certificate 15 years & over Year 2013 Screen 2401 Languages English
- DTS-HD Master Audio (71) Additional Languages German ; Italian ; Castillian ; French Subtitles English ; German ; Dutch ; Italian ; Danish ; Swedish ; Norwegian ; Finnish ; Castillian ; French ; English for the hearing impaired Duration 1 hour & 56 minutes (approx)
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Big-budget zombie apocalypse thriller starring Brad Pitt UN employee & committed family man Gerry Lane (Pitt) is forced to abandon his wife & children when a global pandemic hits turning ordinary people into violent subhuman monsters with an insatiable appetite for human flesh Due to the nature of his job Gerry is deemed one of the very few people left on Earth with the ability to find the source of the virus & ultimately a cure but will he be able to do so before the last remnants of humanity are completely eradicated? Certificate 15 Suitable for Persons Aged 15 or Over ...

Humanity is on the brink of extinction From New York to Moscow & Jerusalem the undead apocalypse continues to spread As the end looms a hardened few band together to defeat the horde & outlive the dead World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring swarms of hundreds of zombies Based on the Paramount Pictures film World War Z focuses on fast-paced gameplay while exploring new storylines from around the world Battle swarms of hundreds of zombies – the Swarm Engine™ seamlessly renders hordes of zombies in incredible firefights Advanced gore systems offer gruesomely satisfying action Coop story-driven campaigns – survive around the world as unique groups tell their stories of perseverance Fight other players for survival – several intense Player vs Player vs Zombies game modes complement the coop campaigns Grow stronger – unlock powerful weapon upgrades & level 6 character classes to take on greater challenges ...

Please note this is the NTSC version of the game which is compatible with PAL systems Any future DLC may require a US PSN account Humanity is on the brink of extinction From New York to Moscow & Jerusalem the undead apocalypse continues to spread As the end looms a hardened few band together to defeat the horde & outlive the dead World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring swarms of hundreds of zombies Based on the Paramount Pictures film World War Z focuses on fast-paced gameplay while exploring new storylines from around the world Battle swarms of hundreds of zombies – the Swarm Engine™ seamlessly renders hordes of zombies in incredible firefights Advanced gore systems offer gruesomely satisfying action Coop story-driven campaigns – survive around the world as unique groups tell their stories of perseverance Fight other players for survival – several intense Player vs Player vs Zombies game modes complement the coop campaigns Grow stronger – unlock powerful weapon upgrades & level 6 character classes to take on greater challenges ...

Humanity is on the brink of extinction From New York to Moscow & Jerusalem the undead apocalypse continues to spread As the end looms a hardened few band together to defeat the horde & outlive the dead World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring swarms of hundreds of zombies Based on the Paramount Pictures film World War Z focuses on fast-paced gameplay while exploring new storylines from around the world Battle swarms of hundreds of zombies – the Swarm Engine™ seamlessly renders hordes of zombies in incredible firefights Advanced gore systems offer gruesomely satisfying action Coop story-driven campaigns – survive around the world as unique groups tell their stories of perseverance Fight other players for survival – several intense Player vs Player vs Zombies game modes complement the coop campaigns Grow stronger – unlock powerful weapon upgrades & level 6 character classes to take on greater challenges ...

Scrollers of all skill levels will delight in these scroll saw patterns that celebrate wildlife from around the world Sixty patterns for 45 species of wildlife are provided including antelope elephant gorilla jaguar kangaroo koala lion monkey panther seal tiger whale & zebra Each of the patterns has been carefully drawn with crisp black cutting lines making the patterns easy to follow A smaller black-filled image details the cuts The patterns are arranged alphabetically by species & a six-page gallery featuring finished animal scroll saw patterns is included ...