The third edition of this best-selling title has been revised & updated to reflect the needs of the current specifications & provides a thorough & lucid account of Americas involvement in Vietnam during the period 1945-75. It starts with an introduction to the events that led to Frances withdrawal from Vietnam & US support of Diems government & goes on to examine how the conflict escalated & the USA became fully involved. The book also looks at the pressure for peace on the US home front & how this had an impact on the eventual withdrawal & fallout from the war. The role of key figures in the conflict both American presidents & Vietnamese leaders is analysed throughout. Throughout the book key dates terms & issues are highlighted & historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge & understanding of the period & exam-style questions & tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills. ...

The USA Book" combines arresting photography with sharp & compelling content organized by state with additional sections on popular themes regional identities road trips & US territories. More than 400 photographs illustrate the unique qualities & diversity of the 50 states. The book contains informative & engaging details on each state including history culture & traditions politics myths & legends trademarks & essential experiences. The Best Road Trips chapter & maps highlight the USA's top six road trips from Route 66 to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Special spreads highlight key themes & issues from arts & architecture to innovation & exploration & oddball America." ...

The American train journey has always had a strong hold on the imagination. Ever-changing landscapes pass by on the other side of the glass from the primeval-looking Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert & the saw-toothed peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the pounding surf of the Pacific & Atlantic coasts. & in these ecologically-conscious times rail travel offers a peace of mind that cannot be matched by a stressful domestic flight. Now in its eighth edition this book covers all the major routes across the United States & Canada. Perfect for the well-planned traveller & the whimsical day-dreamer alike it contains both practical information & background on the places that you'll see. Whatever the route sit back relax & watch a breathtaking continent unfold. This title

Features: 37 long distance routes in the USA & Canada; Sightseeing highlights for 38 major cities; Accommodation
- cheap to chic; Area maps & detailed route plans; History of trains in North America; & Information about steam railways & museums.


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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Coverage
Includes:: Great Lakes Appalachian Mountains Atlantic Coast & Florida. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 2 000 000.

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About the series The Access to History series is the most popular & trusted series for advanced level history students offering:
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An annually updated political map of the USA. Beautifully colored. Rolled & tubed with statistical information including population surface area state capital (40 x 50). Highlights the flags of each state. Scale: 1/3 850 000
- 1cm = 38.5km
- 1in = 55 miles. Legend/ Key in three languages (English French Spanish)

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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Coverage
Includes:: Pacific Coast Sierra Nevada & Rocky Mountains. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 2 000 000.

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USAF Skyraider units were originally tasked to serve as quasi-training units for the fledgling VNAF. Equipped only with the two-seat models of the Skyraider American pilots were required to have VNAF observers in the aircraft for every mission. Eventually this arrangement was changed as enough Vietnamese pilots were trained to man their own squadrons while USAF squadrons were tasked with close support for US ground forces. Eventually no fewer than four USAF & seven VNAF Skyraider units saw service in Vietnam. in addition one A-1 training squadron flew from Hurlburt Field Florida throughout the Vietnam War era. In the ten years that this squadron was active nearly 1000 USAF & 300 VNAF pilots were trained in the Skyraider. While the core mission of all Skyraider squadrons was Close Air Support (CAS) other missions were accomplished at various times. Among these were Search & Rescue (SAR) night interdiction on the Ho Chi Minh trail helicopter escort & special forces support to name but a few. Each of these missions took full advantage of the Skyraiders ability to deliver a variety of munitions in close proximity to friendly forces while inflicting heavy casualties on enemy forces. ...

Eight days.. .three gold medals.. .three world records.. .one amazing reputation firmly established. Usain Bolt's life
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Despite his false start in the 100 metres in the Daegu which meant he could not defend his title Usain Bolt is that rarity in the modern world
- a man whose fame transcends his nationality his race & even his sport. From Los Angeles to Beijing from Kingston to Berlin the name Bolt" resonates immediately even with those with only a passing interest in any form of sport. Quite simply Bolt is the worlds fastest man. & the gangling Jamaican is the fastest man the world has ever seen by a considerable margin. The sprinter established himself in the worlds psyche by winning three Olympic gold medals the 100 200 metres & sprint relay all in world record times at the 2008 Beijing Games a unique achievement. Bolt stamped his personality on sporting history again a year later at the World Championships in Berlin when he won both individual sprints again with never-before-seen performances making him the first man to hold the Olympic & world titles for the 100 & 200 metres at the same. He may have astonished the athletics world with his fasle start but Bolt went on to retain his World 200 metres title & then acnhor the Jamaican 4x 100 metres team to victory in a world record time. Can anyone ever beat Bolt? Can Bolt run even faster? Bolt now has his eyes on making another piece of sporting history by becoming the first man to win back-to-back Olympic 100 metres races when he lines up for the London Games in 2012. But the 6ft 5in tall Bolt is by no means an overnight sensation. His almost freak-like talents have been carefully honed & nurtured over almost a decade ever since he took the 200 metres gold medal at the 2002 World Junior Championships which made him the competitions youngest-ever gold medallist at 16. In this book award-winning athletics writer Steven Downes who has followed the Jamaican since his global debut charts Bolts career so far & forward to the London Olympics."
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