This is an accessible easy-to-use illustrated dictionary designed especially for hairdressing students. It contains appropriate technical professional & assessment vocabulary required for NVQ Levels 1 2 & 3 for all awarding bodies. It

Includes:: a pronunciation guide to enable correct pronunciation & a more professional personal presentation. It provides illustrated terms that help to explain key concepts & reinforce learning. It also

Includes:: an appendix with key technical terms arranged in NVQ units so that students can see at a glance the terms they must know. The compact format will fit in most bags to offer the support of a quick reference resource in a work-based environment or within a client session.



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This new shrink-wrapped deluxe edition is presented in cloth binding & larger format. Beautifully illustrated throughout it is a collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen retold for younger readers. It

Includes:: The Emperor's New Clothes" " The Little Mermaid" " The Ugly Duckling" " The Snow Queen" " The Princess & the Pea" & other classic stories as well as a short biography of Hans Christian Andersen."

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For over seventy-five years Butlins have been entertaining families of all ages. Billy Butlin opened his first holiday camp in Skegness in 1936 & continued to expand with camps at Clacton Ayr Pwllheli Bognor Regis Mosney Minehead & Barry Isl&. In post-war Britain families could enjoy a holiday at Butlins for the equivalent of a weeks wage. Their slogan was Our True Intent is all for Your Delight. Over the years hundreds of thousands of people visited Butlins & many have wonderful memories of the friendly redcoats the funfair rides roller skating boating the talent contests & the beauty pageants. ...

Catholicism is the oldest & the largest of the Christian denomination & has become one of the worlds most practised faiths & this book provides an insight into the origins & history at the root of the Catholic belief system. The first part Catholic History shows how eventful & complex & exciting the story of the Church has been. Beginning with the life of Jesus Christ the key events in the Christian story are retold. Subsequent periods of consolidation & transformation are discussed such as the foundation of Monastic orders. The second part Catholic Doctrine looks at the various teachings that constitute Catholic beliefs from the Trinity & transubstantiation to the significance of the saints & the Churchs teachings are examined here. Illustrated with more than 300 photographs & fine-art paintings this comprehensive book offers a factual account of the Churchs theology rituals & achievements. ...

An indispensable reference source for anyone with an interest in period styles of furniture & decoration this renowned book comprises a complete survey of domestic interiors portrayed in art from the ancient world to the late 19th century. Available again after some years out of print it presents a wonderfully rich collection of pictures of a type seldom reproduced anywhere. Around 400 paintings & watercolours from all over Europe Russia & America record with faithful accuracy rooms of all periods & their contents: the furniture fabrics carpets pictures & wall-coverings. This is a classic text that goes beyond scholarly commentary to present a fascinating cultural history of man in relation to his domestic surroundings. ...

This title covers 100 years of wartime motorcycles from the first machines of World War I to the diesel-powered types & quad bikes of today with 230 photographs. It is a complete reference guide to a century of military motorcycles from their first use at the beginning of the 20th century to the sophisticated models of today. It discusses machine-gun motorcycles tracked motorcycles diesel motorcycles ATVs & quad bikes. It explains the anatomy of the military motorcycle
- its frame engine transmission final drive front forks rear forks suspension & brakes. It features over 230 commissioned & rare photographs from archives museums & private collections. During the early years of World War I motorcycles started to enter military service replacing the mounted despatch rider & providing a means of mechanizing machine-gun & stretcher units. This fully illustrated book covers the lively history of the military motorcycle highlighting the varied roles motorcycles have played as well as how the vehicles have evolved over time. It provides a country-by-country overview of military motorcycles in France Belgium Germany Italy Great Britain the USA the USSR & Japan. An expertly written volume it provides enthusiasts with key information about the history of these diverse multi-tasking vehicles.
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This title covers 100 years of cargo trucks troop-carrying trucks wreckers tankers ambulances communications vehicles & amphibious vehicles with over 200 photographs. It covers topics ranging from the first basic trucks produced before & during World War I through the technical advances made during the inter-war years to the rapid development of specialized vehicles in World War II & beyond. It

Includes:: motor lorries artillery tractors tank transporters recovery vehicles Jeeps half-tracked vehicles air-portable vehicles reconnaissance vehicles cargo vehicles medical vehicles communications vehicles missile transporters bridging vehicles & amphibious vehicles. It features over 200 photographs from museums libraries & other historical sources showing the vehicles in action & in service & restored vehicles photographed by leading military vehicle photographers. Military vehicles are vital for the fighting capability of any mechanized army. This fully illustrated reference book provides an authoritative overview of the fascinating history of these essential vehicles. It begins with the first motorized cars lorries & trucks that enabled a reduction in the amount of horse transport used then covers specialized vehicles including powerful artillery tractors missile transporter-erector-launchers tank transporters bridging vehicles & amphibious vehicles. With its wealth of 200 archive & museum photographs the book is a rich guide to this fascinating subject suitable for enthusiasts historians & model makers.

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This lavishly illustrated volume charts the complete history of the royal families of Britain. Special features reveal the lives of the Tudors the trial of Charles I; & the growth of the British Empire in the Age of Victoria. In this Diamond Jubilee year the role of Queen as head of The Firm" & of Prince William & Kate are discussed. This is a reference book to absorb entertain & fascinate every reader interested in the history of the British monarchy." ...

This is a companion volume to An Illustrated History of Britain". It traces the history of the USA from the time of the Amerindians through to the arrival of the Europeans to the present day. Topics covered include colonial life the Civil War & the American involvement in Vietnam. Each chapter consists of two or three double page spreads with inset material highlighting some of the characters or events mentioned in the main text." ...

This is a comprehensive directory of the military weapons used in World War Two from field artillery & tanks to torpedo boats & night fighters with more than 180 photographs. It covers all the main weaponry of the Allies & the opposing military alliance with

Specification boxes providing information on each technology. It is a visual guide to the technologies used during World War Two illustrated throughout with compelling photographs taken during the conflict. It is divided into three sections on the Army Air Force & Navy. It describes all the most effective weapons of war from escort carriers & heavy cruisers to rockets & the atom bomb. It features at-a-glance statistics for every weapon such as crew rate of fire weight length height muzzle velocity speed range engine & armament. This comprehensive book brings together all the main weapons & technologies that were used during the war. The weapons are grouped chronologically & divided into three sections. The first Army Weapons features weapons used by the armies such as Assault Guns Heavy Mortars & V-Weapons. This is followed by Air Force Weapons which

Includes:: Night Fighters Fighters & Jet Aircraft & finally Naval Weapons featuring Heavy Cruisers Torpedo Boats & Midget Submarines. A brief history describes when & how each was used the successes & failures & lists the key specifications. This magnificent guide to the weapons used during World War Two is illustrated with more than 180 evocative photographs taken during the war & is a fascinating reference book ideal for both general & specialist readers.



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