Aviation security expert Philip Baum delves into the archives to reveal the stories behind the most astonishing & shocking crimes in aviation history, calling on real-life testimonies from hijackers, crew members, passengers & politicians. The human stories behind the criminal attacks that have plagued aviation since 1911 are detailed in this authoritative & thrilling account of aviation security history, from the legendary hijacks by left-wing & Palestinian groups of the twentieth century, to the more recent suicide attacks carried out by fundamentalists & the psychologically disturbed. ...

This is an explosive guide to the dynamic forces that shape our planet. Violent Earth is a spectacular visual exploration of the some of the most awe-inspiring & dramatic events that our planet can throw at us; earthquakes, eruptions, mud slides, tsunamis & more. Feel their terrifying force as they leap off the page through powerful photography, specially commissioned artworks & fascinating infographics. Covering every aspect of seismology, vulcanology & tectonics, Violent Earth explores the science behind predicting when major events will occur & profiles the areas of key geological activity such as earthquake zones, volcanic sites & plate boundaries. Plus, read about the significant incidents that have happened to our world in recorded history including the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010 & the recent tsunami in Japan. Violent Earth is a fascinating read for enthusiasts of any age, ideal for students & a spectacular reference book for the whole family. ...

Almost as soon as it was built, London suffered the first of many acts of violent protest, when Boudica & her followers set fire to the city in AD 60. Ever since, the capital`s streets have been a forum for popular insurrection. Covering nearly 2, 000 years of protest -- from Wat Tyler to the G20
- this is the story of an alternative London, & an alternative history of the British Isles: outside parliamentary processes & in direct confrontation with the forces of the state. It is a story of political activism expressed in street fighting & slum warfare, in assassination & bombing, peopled by a fascinating array of demagogues, democrats, bigots & social revolutionaries. It is also the story of the growth of London as a capital & as a major city. This fully revised & comprehensive edition contains new chapters on the 7/7 attacks, the deaths of Jean Charles de Menezes & Ian Tomlinson, recent environmental, anti-capitalist & libertarian protest, & a discussion of the importance of current laws on terrorism, civil rights & the policing of protests.
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Welcome back to Sunnyville! It`s the first day of school & violet Rose has a brand new job as the teacher of the Sunnyville nursery school. They`ve got a very busy week ahead
- join in as violet teaches the children about the life cycle of a butterfly, the seven continents of the world, telling the time, & more! It`s not lessons all day though, there`s fun to be had at playtime & yummy lunch, of course! & after all that, the children get to go on an exciting school trip to the art gallery. It`s so inspiring that they decide to get creative & put on their own special exhibition for all their friends & family. Another visually gorgeous activity book that, along with its companion website, will keep children busy for hours.
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A stirring testament to the strength of the human spirit & the power of music, Violins of Hope tells the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust & of the Israeli violinmaker dedicated to bringing these inspirational instruments back to life. The violin has formed an important aspect of Jewish culture for centuries, both as a popular instrument with Jewish classical musicians & as a central part of social life, as in the Klezmer tradition. But during the Holocaust, the violin assumed extraordinary roles within the Jewish community. For some musicians, the instrument was a liberator; for others, it was a savior that spared their lives. For many, the violin provided comfort in mankind`s darkest hour, &, in at least one case, a violin helped avenge murdered family members. Above all, the violins of the Holocaust represented strength & optimism for the future. Today, these instruments serve as powerful reminders of an unimaginable experience--they are memorials to those who perished & testaments to those who survived. In this spirit, renowned Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein has devoted the past twenty years to restoring the violins of the Holocaust as a tribute to those who were lost, including four hundred of his own relatives. Behind each of these violins is a uniquely fascinating & inspiring story. Juxtaposing these narratives against one man`s harrowing struggle to reconcile his own family`s history & the history of his people, this insightful, moving, & achingly human book presents a new way of understanding the Holocaust. ...

`A gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery & cruelty` ROBERT FABBRI. Edward III has invaded France at the head of the greatest host England has ever assembled. But his attempt to win the French crown is futile. The Dauphin will no longer meet the English in the field & the great army is mired in costly sieges, scavenging supplies from a land ruined by decades of conflict. Facing a stalemate
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- the English are forced to agree a treaty. But peace comes at a price. The French request that Blackstone escort their King`s daughter to Italy to see her married to one of the two brothers who rule Milan
- the same brothers who killed Blackstone`s family to revenge the defeats he inflicted on them. Blackstone, the French are certain, will never leave Milan alive...


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Vipiteno/ Sterzing
- Alpi Breonie/ Stubaier Alpen area in a series of Tabacco maps at 1:25, 000 covering the Dolomites & the mountains
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Map No. 44, Vipiteno/ Sterzing, from Kompass, printed on waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper in a series of walking maps of selected areas of Italy at 1:50, 000, with hiking routes on a topographic base, various types of accommodation, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. Kompass are Europe’s largest publishers of walking maps, with extensive coverage of hiking areas in other countries, all listed on our website. The series covers the northern part of the Italian Alps, the lake region of Lombardy, the Dolomites, Italian Riviera, selected parts of Tuscany & Umbria, the Sorrento Peninsula, & the islands of the Tyrrhenian Sea.* Coverage of the Dolomites by Kompass at more detailed scales (mainly 1:25, 000) is listed on our website in a separate series.* Cartography:* contour interval varies from 100 metres in mountainous areas to 25 metres in the hills around Florence & Siena. All the maps highlight local hiking paths &, where appropriate, long-distance routes or _via ferrata_ trails, & show various types of accommodation such as selected inns & hotels, campsites, mountain huts & refuges, etc. Some titles also highlight cycle or mountain bike trails or ski routes. Selected titles include on the reverse panorama drawings of the area, as indicated in the individual descriptions.* Geographical coordinates:* most maps covering the Dolomites are now GPS compatible – coverage of other areas varies. Titles without geographical coordinates are annotated to that effect in their individual description.* Map legend

Includes:: English.**PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING!* * Booklets:* many titles come with booklets describing the area and/or various hiking routes. These booklets are in * Italian & German only*, apart from a handful of titles where an English language booklet is specifically indicated in the individual description. So, unless English language booklet is actually mentioned, the map can only be supplied with an Italian/ German booklet. These booklets are not necessary to use the maps since, as stated above, full English language map legend is provided.

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One of the titles in a series of hiking maps with contours at 50m intervals, shading & graphic relief. An overprint highlights local footpaths, including the high level long-distance routes (Alte Vie), indicating difficult sections. The maps also show the via ferrata paths along the iron rails & ladders fitted into the rock faces during the World War II to improve troop movement & now open to the public. Different types of accommodation, cable car lines, chair lifts, & various places of interest are also marked. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Map legend is in Italian & German only, unless it is indicated in the individual description that English is included. In this title map legend

Includes:: English.

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Map No. 058, Vipiteno/ Sterzing & the Surrounding Area, from Kompass in a series providing detailed coverage of the Dolomites & Lake Garda area & supplementing their main series of walking maps of Italy at 1:50, 000. Maps in this series have a more detailed base & smaller contour interval than coverage at 1:50, 000.* Cartography:* maps at 1:25, 000 have contours at 25-m intervals. An overprint shows local & long-distance footpaths, including all the high level routes (Alte Vie). The maps also show the ”via ferrata” paths along the iron rails & ladders fitted into the rock faces. Other information

Includes:: various types of accommodation (campsites, alpine huts & refuges, etc.), recreational facilities, places of interest, local bus stops, etc. Many titles also have mountain bike trails or ski routes. Selected titles include on the reverse panorama drawings of the area, as indicated in the individual descriptions.* Geographical coordinates:* most maps are now GPS compatible
- titles without geographical coordinates are annotated to that effect in their individual description.* Map legend

Includes:: English.**PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING!* * Booklets:* many titles come with booklets describing the area and/or various hiking routes. These booklets are in * Italian & German only*, apart from a handful of titles where an English language booklet is specifically indicated in the individual description. So, unless English language booklet is actually mentioned, the map can only be supplied with an Italian/ German booklet. These booklets are not necessary to use the maps since, as stated above, full English language map legend is provided.




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