This is a magnificent visual account of Britains architectural & historical heritage celebrated in over 500 beautiful photographs fine-art paintings drawings & maps. It is a truly impressive reference to the historic buildings of the United Kingdom
- the castles royal palaces stately homes fortified manors & the great country houses. It has full coverage of the World Heritage Sites of Edward Is castles at Beaumaris Harlech Caernarvon & Conwy; Blenheim Palace the Tower of London & the Palace of Westminster; with in-depth features on over 120 royal palaces historic houses & gardens. The book is illustrated with over 500 photographs & paintings of landscapes exteriors & interiors. An A-Z gazetteer with contact details plus over 50 maps help you explore Britains architectural legacy. This sumptuously illustrated history is an authoritative guide to the castles royal residences & historic houses of Britain & Northern Irel&. It combines an in-depth account of the most important buildings with a wealth of stories & information about Britains glorious architectural past & heritage including Burghley House Longleat Windsor Castle & Balmoral. Special features focus on important art & architectural movements & on the great architects including Wren Adam Wyatt & Lutyens. More than 500 photographs & specially commissioned maps plans & drawings bring these national treasures vividly to life.
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This is a detailed study of the armies of Rome & their enemies including the Etruscans Samnites Carthaginians Celts Macedonians Gauls Huns Sassanids Persians & Turks. It is an incredible visual reference of the fighting men of Rome & their enemies from the earliest settlement on the River Tiber in the 8th century BC to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It offers a concise & authoritative overview of the rise of the Roman Empire its campaigns conquests & tactics with detailed information on the men at arms. It

Includes:: coverage of the Roman navy & sea battles as well as the artillery pieces siege engines defenses & military structures built by the army
- from the north-west reaches of the empire to the far east. It is illustrated with over 670 images of military dress weapons galleys ballistas & fortifications. This book details the uniforms of the Roman army & its enemies from the first decades of tribal warfare in Italy through the republican & imperial periods up to the end of the eastern Roman Empire. It

Includes:: expert insight into the armys astonishing engineering feats the discipline of the legions & the relentless expansion of the empire. Including information on the arms & clothing of the Carthaginians Persians Huns & Turks & other enemies of Rome the book is a definitive & accessible visual study of the military dress of the period. There is also a fascinating history of the Romans artillery siege engines & fortifications & a special section on the founding & expansion of its navy.




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The war of 1914-1918 was a military political & social disaster. No other war changed the map of Europe so dramatically & more than 15 million people were killed. The dramatic political & social changes of the period were mirrored in the uniforms of the armed forces & the contrast between pre-war Europe & 1919 could not be more apparent. This unique illustrated book charts the developments in military uniform in fascinating detail: how the remaining reds & blues of 1900 soldiers died out in preference to browns greys & greens. It also tracks the evolution of hardware & ammunition. Evocative photographs of the struggle & stunning illustrations of the uniforms show in detail the changes reforms & modifications of all the major powers Great Britain France Russia Germany & Austria-Hungary. This unprecedented volume is an incredible visual study of the uniforms of a pivotal period of military history & of its context. ...

This is a new paperback version of Usbornes bestselling English Dictionary. It is a comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations straightforward definitions with part of speech indicators example sentences & pronunciation guides for tricky words. It also contains information on parts of speech the conventions of written English & a brief history of the English language. It is an essential & great value home or school reference book perfect for children beginning their SATs. ...

This comprehensive cookbook offers an overview of Caribbean Central & South American cooking. Traditional recipes stand alongside dishes that have been given an elegant modern twist. The reference section provides an insight into each countrys history its culinary influences & traditions. Also included is a thorough listing of regional ingredients from staples such as corn & chillies to exotic items you may never have heard of before including chayotes & cassava. With over 150 inspiring step-by-step recipes to try out on family & friends this book is a must for all adventurous cooks. Discover new ingredients & techniques & recreate the authentic flavours of these deliciously varied cuisines. ...

From the late 1940s to the fall of Communist Russia Britain was at war. To the general public much of it was imaginary but the Cold War was real nonetheless. Flaring up in 1962 with the Cuban missile crisis & in the 1980s with the standoffs between Reagan & Thatcher on one side with the Soviet leaders on the other. There are many remains today from secret nuclear bunkers to missile sites early-warning radar sites huge research establishments & of course spy sites such as GCHQ. Bob Clarke tells the story of the myriad Cold War remains illustrated with 150 images most never published before. He explains the need for our defences & the consequences of nuclear war. ...

With the advent of inexpensive high-power telescopes priced at under $250 amateur astronomy is now within the reach of anyone & this is the ideal book to get you started. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders" offers you a guide to the equipment you need & shows you how & where to find hundreds of spectacular objects in the deep sky
- double & multiple stars as well as spectacular star clusters nebulae & galaxies. You get a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts & terminology of astronomy & specific advice about choosing buying using & maintaining the equipment required for observing." The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders" is designed to be used in the field under the special red-colored lighting used by astronomers &

Includes:: recommended observing targets for beginners & intermediate observers alike. You get detailed start charts & specific information about the best celestial objects. The objects in this book were chosen to help you meet the requirements for several lists of objects compiled by The Astronomical League or the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada: Messier Club; Binocular Messier Club; Urban Observing Club; Deep Sky Binocular Club; Double Star Club; & RASC Finest NGC List. Completing the list for a particular observing club entitles anyone who is a member of the Astronomical League or RASC to an award which

Includes:: a certificate & in some cases a lapel pin. This book is perfect for amateur astronomers students teachers or anyone who is ready to dive into this rewarding hobby. Who knows? You might even find a new object like amateur astronomer Jay Mc Neil. On a clear cold night in January 2004 he spotted a previously undiscovered celestial object near Orion now called Mc Neil's Nebula. Discover what awaits you in the night sky with " The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders.""




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The Illustrated Guide to Chickens covers the 100 most familiar breeds of chickens in Europe & North America. The breed profiles are written in engaging text that covers the history of each breed its main characteristics & information about looking after them. Each breed has been illustrated with delightful paintings by the author. Introductory sections contain practical advice about poultry-rearing & husbandry & outline the differences between breeds including the pros & cons between pure breeds hybrids bantams game fowl etc. & layers or table. The foreword has been written by HRH the Prince of Wales. ...

This title comes with 280 style ideas & step-by-step techniques. It shows you how to look salon-fabulous every day with a complete practical guide to caring for & styling your hair from simple styles & general haircare advice to braiding curling & elegant up-dos. It features over 85 amazing easy-to-follow step-by-step projects reveal the secrets behind creating the perfect hairstyle & the correct way to use wigs accessories & hats. You can learn how to achieve fantastic smooth or textured blow-dries ponytails buns & plaits as well as glamorous chignons & wedding-day hair. It

Includes:: top tips on choosing a style to suit both your face shape & your lifestyle with a picture gallery of options for different lengths & types of hair. It features an invaluable guide to products & tools what they are for & how to use them. Whether its a sleek bob or a more elaborate evening do that youre after this book shows you how to achieve perfect styling results every time. The introduction explains hair structure & biology advises on technical services such as perming & how to find a style to suit your lifestyle & face shape. From tousled to silky-smooth step-by-step projects offer a master-class on everyday finishes such as buns backcombs & one-length sets. Quick ideas for office-to-party styles & special occasions are also covered. Packed with 280 style ideas this guide to hair & hairstyles will have you looking gorgeous every time.

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This title shows you how to find identify & collect the worlds most fascinating specimens featuring over 800 stunning photographs ...