1001 Battles That Changed the Course of History traces the history of warmongering from the small-scale battles of the ancient world to the devastation of modern conflicts. It provides a comprehensive record of the armed combats that have shaped the political & cultural landscape of the world & is fully illustrated with images ranging from ancient triumphal stone carvings through to the very latest war photography. This is much more than a straightforward military history title; it reveals the fascinating & sometimes surprising ways in which key military events have shaped the world in which we live. From the earliest recorded conflicts involving just a few thousand foot soldiers to the horrors of modern chemical warfare 1001 Battles That Changed the Course of History looks at the reasons why people go to war & both the short- & long-term consequences of battles of all sizes. To understand modern conflicts people need to know what has gone before. This book traces the changing face of warfare around the globe from the Battle of Troy the Fall of Babylon & the Siege of Antioch to the Battle of Gettysburg the bombing of Guernica the Siege of Leningrad & the Battle of Fallujah. ...

Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in the world the most refreshing the most sociable & the most versatile. It has been brewed since the dawn of time & still has the capacity to delight & obsess its many adherents. This bewitching thirst-inducing gorgeously illustrated book is a guide to the best beers in the world with a succinct history of the breweries tasting notes temperature recommendations & what food to serve them with together with entertaining anecdotes about the breweries. Here you will sample world classics such as the ales of England the speciality beers of Belgium the new wave beers of U.S. craft brewers the magical lagers of Germany & Central Europe & a host of world beers that will beguile & bedazzle. The reader might not drink all these beers in their lifetime but after reading this book they will know which ones will be their personal favorites. ...

Theyre called the classics for good reason. Whether theyre a work of wacky imagination a piercing insight into social & cultural traditions at the time of writing or simply a fantastically absorbing story all the books featured in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die" have come about out of peoples desires to communicate a story a message or a lesson. From much loved tales to off-beat cult fiction & the timeless classics of the nineteenth century discover the influences on the authors plots & characters of the books that really should make up part if not all of your library. Battle orks with Frodo & Aragorn in " Middle Earth" go on the road with Kerouac in search of freedom get involved with questions of gender & androgyny with Orlando immerse yourself into the full & expansive portrait of India created by Seth in "A Suitable Boy" & enter the world of Christoper Boone in his touching & amusing quest to find the killer of his neighbours pet dog. All of these books & many more are reviewed with fresh perspectives in terms of plot the ideas that they bring out & why they deserve above others to be recommended & read." ...

Completely revised & updated to include the most up-to-date selections this is a bold & bright reference book to the novels & the writers that have exited the worlds imagination. This authoritative selection of novels reviewed by an international team of writers critics academics & journalists provides a new take on world classics & a reliable guide to whats hot in contemporary fiction. Featuring more than 700 illustrations & photographs & presenting"es from individual novels & authors & completely revised for 2012 this is the ideal book for everybody who loves reading. ...

A new edition of the popular title from the 1001 Things to Spot" series colorfully illustrated by Teri Gower. Bright & busy bug-filled scenes include a craggy cave a grassy meadow jungle treetops & even a garden shed! Plenty of things for readers & pre-readers to look at & talk about helping them to develop skills in reading counting matching & identification." ...

Over the centuries comic books & their offshoots such as graphic novels & bandes dessinees have evolved into a phenomenally popular influential & unique art form with which we can express our opinions our fantasies our nightmares & our dreams. In short: comics are emphatically no longer just for kids. This diverse constantly evolving medium is truly coming into its own in the 21st century from Hollywoods blockbuster adaptations of super-powered caped crusaders to the global spread of Japans manga & its spinoffs & from award-winning graphic novels such as Maus & Persepolis to new forms such as online webcomix. But comics also have a long & rich history dating back at least to the Swiss teacher Rodolphe Topffer in the early 19th century & far earlier in China. 1001 Comic Books You Must Read Before You Die is the perfect introduction to this dynamic & globally popular medium. There have been other guides to the best comic books but none has embraced every genre & scoured the globe to glean the very greatest works of sequential art graphic literature bandes dessinees tebeos fumetti manga manhwa komiks strips historietas quadrinhos beeldverhalen & plain old comics. This authoritative guide is organized according to the year of first publication in the country of origin. An opening section acknowledges pioneering pre-1900 masterpieces followed by sections divided by decade creating a fascinating year-by-year chronicle of the comics medium worldwide. ...

1001 Escapes To Make Before You Die" is the essential guide for all discerning travelers seeking an escape from the madding crowd. Every experience described in this book represents a genuine respite from the drudgery of daily life & guarantees a boost to your general well-being. Contemplate the sunset from a minimalist mountain retreat cruise the Nile on a nineteenth-century cabin cruiser hire a fort with its own private beach chill out in an ice hotel or wallow in a mud bath. The choice is yours. This book is quite simply a compilation of some of the most amazing escapes from the everyday that you can experience in the world
- however much time you have to spare & whatever your budget. Within these pages you will find classic escapes that offer away-from-it-all tranquility such as a sun-drenched private Caribbean island complete with butler; a converted monastery in Peru at such high altitude that oxygen has to be pumped into the bedrooms; a lighthouse in Newfoundland; & that most classic of great train journeys the Trans-Siberian railway. Beautifully illustrated "1001 Escapes To Make Before You Die" will also show you some hidden gems located in some of the worlds biggest & busiest cities that offer the perfect retreat from the frenzy of city life. Discover an oasis of greenery just a stones throw from Djemma El Fna the pulsating center of Marrakech; a tranquil walled garden in the heart of Londons Chelsea; & a hidden treehouse deep within the Amazon rain forest."
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Wherever you are youll never be far from an enjoyable day out with this colourful guide to the best of Britains heritage & attractions. You can find suggestions for great days out & making the most of weekends away all year round. The guide features 1001 places of interest to visit from stately homes castles & show caves to theme parks & zoos. There is helpful advice from refreshments to disabled access parking & access for dogs. Email & web addresses are included for easy booking. ...

1001 Gardens is an extraordinary showcase of the best examples of mans artistic taming of nature from the worlds most outstanding landscape gardeners. From the famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra to hidden gems such as the Leichtag familys Healing Garden created for patients at the San Diego Childrens Hospital this lavishly illustrated guide will delight both lovers of natural beauty & gardeners alike. Covering the entire globe the guide presents the very best example of every gardening style whether it is the inspirational European floral display of impressionist painter Claude Monets garden at Giverny in France or the exuberant diversity of the lush tropical gardens of Bali. Everywhere gardens speak of the intimate relationship between man & the environment. Worldwide & from person to person our conceptions of beauty may differ but gardeners are united in their desire to create visions of heaven on earth places that stimulate the imagination & restore the spirit. ...

Every golfer longs for the opportunity to play as many great golf holes as possible. Fully updated for 2012 it contains over 800 illustrations from international golf courses across the world 1001 Golf Holes is a truly comprehensive guide to the worlds ultimate golf holes. Fact boxes provide instant information on the course location architect designer length & par of each hole while longer entries give further insight into playing the hole the designers intention & the history of the greats who have played there. Whether you play the game for the strategy the locations or simply the fun of it each hole has a story to tell & a challenge for golfers to master. Covering 3-par 4-par & 5-par the challenging the scenic the celebrity-designed & the most demanding this magnificent guide will let you discover the 1001 holes you simply must play. ...