Although the Spitfire is undoubtedly best known for its exploits against the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain its later war service with Fighter Command on all fronts against the Axis alliance was equally as important. This volume features the exploits of pilots who turned the tide against the Luftwaffe on the Western European & Mediterranean fronts as well as the Japanese in the Far East flying Spitfire Mk VIs VIIs VIIIs IXs XIIs & XIVs. Names like Johnnie Johnson Neville Duke & Donald Kingaby plus a myriad of lesser known British Polish Canadian American Australian Czech Free French New Zealand & Norwegian pilots & their aircraft are all covered in this book. ...

This book focuses on a crucial but hitherto neglected part of Raphaels oeuvre: the work he & his pupils executed in Rome during the seven years from 1513 to the artists death in 1520. Nearly ninety works including paintings such as Saint Cecile" & " Portrait of Baldassere Castiglione" as well as many significant drawings illustrate the ways in which Raphael employed an astonishing range of technical devices many of which were highly novel & enjoyed considerable subsequent influence: Raphaels workshop methods eventually became a model for the great artistic enterprises of the seventeenth century notably those of Rubens Bernini & Pietro da Cortona. The book also clarifies & focuses on the work of his two most important pupils Gianfrancesco Penni & Giulio Romano. The text surveys Raphaels late paintings in chronological order explores his range of styles & investigates the role of his workshop in the design & production of his pictures. The essayists words & the sublime works of art that accompany them will provide a deeper knowledge of one of the masters with Leonardo & Michelangelo of High Renaissance art." ...

Examining a series of El Nino-induced droughts & the famines that they spawned around the globe in the last third of the 19th century Mike Davis discloses the intimate baleful relationship between imperial arrogance & natural incident that combined to produce some of the worst tragedies in human history & to sow the seeds of underdevelopment in what later became known as the third world. ...

Ammianus Marcellinus was the last great Roman historian & his writings rank alongside those of Livy & Tacitus. The Later Roman Empire chronicles a period of twenty-five years during Marcellinus' own lifetime covering the reigns of Constantius Julian Jovian Valentinian I & Valens & providing eyewitness accounts of significant military events including the Battle of Strasbourg & the Goth's Revolt. Portraying a time of rapid & dramatic change Marcellinus describes an Empire exhausted by excessive taxation corruption the financial ruin of the middle classes & the progressive decline in the morale of the army. In this magisterial depiction of the closing decades of the Roman Empire we can see the seeds of events that were to lead to the fall of the city just twenty years after Marcellinus' death. ...

The classic work about improving creativity from world-renowned writer & philosopher Edward de Bono. In schools we are taught to meet problems head-on: what Edward de Bono calls 'vertical thinking'. This works well in simple situations
- but we are at a loss when this approach fails. What then? Lateral thinking is all about freeing up your imagination. Through a series of special techniques in groups or working alone Edward de Bono shows how to stimulate the mind in new & exciting ways. Soon you will be looking at problems from a variety of angles & offering up solutions that are as ingenious as they are effective. You will become much more productive & a formidable thinker in your own right. If more bankers & traders had read " Lateral Thinking" & applied the ideas of Edward de Bono to their own narrow definitions of risk reward & human expectations I suspect we would be in much better shape than we are". (Sir Richard Branson). Edward de Bono invented the concept of lateral thinking. A world-renowned writer & philosopher he is the leading authority in the field of creative thinking & the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. Dr de Bono has written more than 60 books in 40 languages with people now teaching his methods worldwide. He has chaired a special summit of Nobel Prize laureates & been hailed as one of the 250 people who have contributed most to mankind. Dr de Bono's titles include classic bestsellers such as " Six Thinking Hats" " Lateral Thinking" "I Am Right You Are Wrong" " Teach Yourself How To Think" " Teach Your Child How To Think" & " Simplicity"
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In Latin Alive Joseph Solodow tells the story of how Latin developed into modern French Spanish & Italian & deeply affected English as well. Offering a gripping narrative of language change Solodow charts Latins course from classical times to the modern era with focus on the first millennium of the Common Era. Though the Romance languages evolved directly from Latin Solodow shows how every important feature of Latins evolution is also reflected in English. His story

Includes:: scores of intriguing etymologies along with many concrete examples of texts studies scholars anecdotes & historical events; observations on language; & more. Written with crystalline clarity this book tells the story of the Romance languages for the general reader & to illustrate so amply Latins many-sided survival in English as well.

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Get More From Your Tripwith easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation: Basics Practical Social Safe Travel Food Plus: Order the right meal with our menu decoder. Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary. We make language easy with shortcuts key phrases & common Q& As. Feel at ease with essential tips on culture & manners.25+ Years Lonely Planet Phrasebooks have been connecting travelers & locals for over a quarter of a century.120+ Languages Our phrasebooks & mobile apps cover more than any other publisher. ...

Become a bona fide master of Latin English vocabulary owes a great debt to Latin ergo you already know many Latin words & phrases. Now you can move beyond the status quo & learn this classical language. With Latin Demystified nihil obstat (nothing stands in the way). Beginning with an overview of Latin basic pronunciation rules & a discussion on the differences between inflected & analytical languages Latin Demystified covers key grammar fundamentals such as nouns verb forms & syntax. Youll build your Latin vocabulary with essential words & phrases & quickly master this challenging language. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that youre fast on your way to reading & understanding Latin. This fast & easy guide

Features: Clear & straightforward explanations of Latin grammar fundamentals Numerous examples of simple & complex sentence structures Full coverage of Latin noun declensions & verb tenses Helpful writing exercises Quizzes at the end of each chapter to reinforce new material Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for a more experienced student Latin Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this complex language.

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This set of Flash Cards consists of all the Latin words on the ISEB Syllabus for Common Entrance & Scholarship examinations & is a fun & easy way to revise vocabulary. Each card gives the Latin word grammatical information meaning exam level & where relevant & English derivation to help with remembering the word. This title is ideal for vocabulary building & exam revision! ...

This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Latin grammar is clearly explained & puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful basic language skills. ...