At the end of the Cold War, we found ourselves living in a world with one superpower, the United States. This title argues that the moment of American supremacy is over, brought about by the increasing influence of what he terms the Second World: Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South America, the Middle East & East Asia. ...

Part of the See Inside series, this title looks at the vehicles & major events that defined the Second World War as one of the most destructive wars in history. It lets you lift the flaps to reveal the insides of some of the military vehicles used during campaigns including tanks, fighter planes & aircraft carriers. ...

The Second World War was a seminal event in world history. The story of its battles & key events is a familiar one, but " The Second World War in 100 Objects" offers a unique perspective on this global phenomenon by tracing its history through its objects, such as iconic items like the British Spitfire, the George Cross & Adolf Hitler's personal revolver, to personal objects which tell the poignant stories of individuals & official documents, maps & orders. Fully illustrated, each entry will be accompanied by Approx. 500 words of text which will put the item in context & highlight its significance. ...

Russia's engagement with Germany on the Eastern Front during World War II was ferocious, unprecedented & bloody, costing millions of civilian & military lives. In this challenging new book, Lee Baker distinguishes myth from reality & deflates the idea that this war, while gargantuan in scale, was in essence a war like any other. ...

As the world's second most popular sport, cricket is much richer & more diverse than many realise. Globally, passionate players make sacrifices to play for their country. These extraordinary tales of cricket in Afghanistan & Irel&, Kenya & the Netherlands resonate far beyond cricket, touching on war, sectarianism & even women's rights. ...

Aberdeen is not a boastful city, preferring to wear its many distinctions lightly.

Which of its institutions produced

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Nine-year-old Secret Agent Jack Stalwart defeats pirates, rescues fine art & tracks down the crown jewels as he travels around the world in Elizabeth Singer Hunts action-packed books.

This collection of 14 books offers much more than the usual heroic adventures youd expect as each book is set in a different country that is highlighted on a world map. The stories are also complemented by fantastic educational material that will engage young readers who are interested in new & exciting countries.

This series will appeal to children aged 7 & over.

Titles in this collection:
• The Hunt for the Yeti Skull: Nepal
• The Escape of the Deadly Dinosaur: USA
• The Pursuit of the Ivory Poachers: Kenya
• The Theft of the Samurai Sword: Japan
• Peril at the Grand Prix: Italy
• The Deadly Race to Space: Russia
• The Quest for Aztec Gold: Mexico
• The Search for the Sunken Treasure: Australia
• The Mission to Find Max: Egypt
• The Puzzle of the Missing Panda: China
• The Secret of the Sacred Temple: Cambodia
• The Fight for the Frozen Land: Artic
• The Caper of the Crown Jewels: Great Britain
• The Mystery of the Mona Lisa: France

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781782959014
• Author: Elizabeth Singer Hunt
• Publisher: Penguin
• Format: Paperback
- Box Set
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 12cm



























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Using specially commissioned computer graphics, never-before-seen archive footage & interviews with aviation experts, these three incredible programmes bring to life the Secret Aircraft of World War II. Episode 1: Allied
- Behold the genius & ingenuity of innovators on both sides of the Atlantic. From the CHANCE VOUGHT FLYING PANCAKE that could take off vertically to perhaps the biggest secret project outside the building of the A-bomb
- Churchill's plan to build a fleet of giant aircraft carriers made from ice. Episode 2: Luftwaffe
- Hear the story of the tiny HE 162 jet interceptor, built in deep underground caves & flown by pilots from the Hitler Youth, & the amazing HORTEN FLYING WING jet bomber designed to attack New York. Plus, we reveal the plans for a jet version of the STUKA DIVE BOMBER & how it might have impacted the battle for the Eastern Front. Episode 3: Russian
- History has overlooked the unimaginable hardships Russian aircraft designers faced under the rule of Joseph Stalin. This programme reveals how Soviet aircraft designers independently discovered jet & rocket technology.



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The secret American destiny is to create a political World State that can legislate to abolish war, famine, disease & poverty. To prepare the ground for this new order America needs to project an all-embracing vision of unity that can unify humankind. ...

Inspired by the real life story of Pablo Fanque
- the first Black circus owner
- & featuring fun facts about the magical creatures

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