Versatile warships, the heavy cruisers of the Baltimore class, & their successors in the Oregon City & Des Moines classes, commonly acted as carrier escorts throughout World War II, but also performed bombardment duties in support of amphibious landings. This is a guide to the US' heavy cruiser classes. ...

Covers the design, development & operation of USN aircraft carriers built prior to World War II, including their aircraft & weaponry. This book also explains their various successes & losses such as the first carrier vs carrier battle at Midway; the battle of the Coral Sea; the battle of the Philippine Sea; & the Operation Torch landings. ...

Featuring an annotated cutaway & artwork detailing the features of the ships, this book explores the design, development, & deployment of both the Essex & Independence class of light carriers that were at the forefront of many actions in World War II, including the climatic battles of Phillipine Sea & Leyte Gulf in 1944. ...

The advent of nuclear power transformed the submarine from a slow underwater vessel, incapable of staying submerged for long periods, into a weapon of stealth & endurance. This title takes a look at the controversial design & development of the nuclear submarine. ...

Prepare to meet characters you'll feel you've known all your life
- prepare to meet Us Three.

Meet Lana, Judith

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Culture Smart! USA provides essential information on local attitudes, beliefs & behaviour. This concise guide will tell you what to expect & how to behave. This inside knowledge will enable you to avoid embarrassing faux pas, feel confident in unfamil ...

The American train journey has always had a strong hold on the imagination. Ever-changing landscapes pass by on the other side of the glass, from the primeval-looking Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert & the saw-toothed peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the pounding surf of the Pacific & Atlantic coasts. & in these ecologically-conscious times, rail travel offers a peace of mind that cannot be matched by a stressful domestic flight. Now in its eighth edition, this book covers all the major routes across the United States & Canada.

Perfect for the well-planned traveller & the whimsical day-dreamer alike, it contains both practical information & background on the places that youll see. Whatever the route, sit back, relax & watch a breathtaking continent unfold. 37 long distance routes in the USA & Canada Sightseeing highlights for 38 major cities Accommodation
- cheap to chic Area maps & detailed route plans History of trains in North America Information about steam railways & museums


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Marco Polo Atlases feature unique spiral binding with a wrap-around spine. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference.

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Serves as a guide to the methods of usability engineering. This book provides the tools needed to avoid usability surprises & improve product quality. It

Includes:: information on which method to use at various stages during the development lifecycle, along with information on how to run a usability test.

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While journeying over mountains, into valleys, through towns & farmlands, & along rugged coasts searching for harmony, Usagi faces a unique cast of characters. More than once Usagi finds himself in great danger
- but it's all over in a day's work when you walk the thin line on the brink of life & death.
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