The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls" in the Judaean desert between 1947 & 1956 transformed our understanding of the Hebrew Bible early Judaism & the origins of Christianity. These extraordinary manuscripts appear to have been hidden in the caves at Quumran by members of the Essene community a Jewish sect in existence before & during the time of Jesus. Some sixty years after the Scrolls first discovery this revised & much expanded edition of " The Dead Sea Scrolls in English" crowns a lifetime of research by the great Qumran scholar Geza Vermes. As well as superb translations of all non-biblical texts sufficiently well preserved to be rendered into English there are also a number of previously unpublished texts & a new preface. Since its first publication in 1962 " The Dead Sea Scrolls in English" has established itself as the standard English translation of the non-Biblical " Qumran Scrolls" & as giving an astonishing insight to the organization customs history & beliefs of the community responsible for them. This seventh edition will contain new material together with extensive new introductory material & notes." ...

The Complete Digital Photo Manual" is a fully comprehensive manual for everyone from the aspiring professional to the general enthusiast. The book starts by looking at the equipment available today & how to make the most of it. It then moves on to Core Camera Skills how to frame your photograph & how to take an amazing photograph even with limited equipment. After this chapter comes Photo Shop/ Elements Tutorials which provides detailed & useful information on how to improve your images. Inspirational Projects are covered to help the reader decide what to take photographs of as sometimes this can be the hardest part! RAW Imaging Advice then covers everything you need to know about saving your images in the best possible way. The book finishes with both a Resources & Glossary section. " The Complete Digital Photo Manual" is a must-have for all aspiring photographers." ...

The title says it all. The seventh edition of this popular guide is your one-stop resource for learning every aspect of digital photography from shooting to post-production to printing. Complete Digital Photography; Seventh Edition" starts with the basics; no prior knowledge of photography is assumed or required. By the end of the book youll have a deep understanding of the art & technology of photography youll be ready to tackle complex photographic challenges & your results will reflect your growing expertise. All aspects of digital photography are covered from the fundamentals of camera operation to choosing a camera shooting image editing output & workflow. Along the way youll learn the basics of photographic artistry including composition lighting how to see & more. Photographer Ben Long brings his extensive experience to bear helping you over conceptual hurdles & leading you to a clear understanding of how to take great photos. With " Complete Digital Photography Seventh Edition" in hand you will master the equipment the process & the art of digital photography." ...

This title features over 180 vehicles with 320 identification photographs. It is an A-Z guide to logistics & troop carriers wreckers tankers radio trucks ambulances missile transporters amphibious cars & other specialized army vehicles of the world. It is an illustrated A-Z directory of more than 180 vehicles including Austin Dodge Diamond T Land Rover Mitsubishi Timoney Zi L & many more.

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Dimensions weight & performance. It features photographs of each vehicle including many rare pictures from archives museums & private collections around the world. This book explores the vast diversity of military vehicles of the world covering cargo trucks artillery tractors ambulances ammunition carriers gun trucks & signals & reconnaissance vehicles. Organized as a country-by-country A-Z directory it covers over 180 vehicles from basic motor lorries through to half-tracked vehicles ambulances missile transporters & amphibious cars. Detailed

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This guide helps you to choose the top dog for your family. From spaniels to sheepdogs The Complete Dog Breed Guide" will help you choose the perfect companion for your family. Fully illustrated & featuring over 400 of the worlds best-loved breeds this is the only breed guide youll ever need. Q&A selector charts help you choose the right dog for your lifestyle plus expert guidance on caring for your dog understanding its behaviour & training tips ensure that hell soon becomes everyones best friend. " The Complete Dog Breed Guide" is a one-stop manual in helping you to become the owner of a happy healthy well-behaved dog." ...

The Dukan Diet is a unique 4-step programme combining two steps to lose your unwanted weight & two steps to keep it off for good. The Complete Dukan Cookbook provides over 300 recipes for all stages of the diet to help you lose the weight you want like millions of others have around the world.
Includes:: Indispensable galette & sauce recipes Vegetarian recipes Recipes for pure protein days Delicious desserts Devised by Dr Pierre Dukan a French medical doctor who has spent his career helping people to lose weight permanently The Dukan Diet is the culmination of thirty-five years' clinical experience. Easy to follow with no calorie counting The Dukan Diet offers clear simple guidelines menu planners & delicious recipes for long term success. Beyond its immense success in France The Dukan Diet has been adopted by 20 countries & translated into 10 languages. Many international observers agree that this is the method most likely to put a stop to the world's weight problems. For more information visit www.dukandiet.co.uk.
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A new edition of this bestselling title fully updated to match the latest Cambridge IGCSE & O Level syllabuses. Used & loved by teachers & students around the world this new edition has now been re-designed in full colour with the latest statistics examples & case studies from across the globe. Packed full of engaging activities & revision questions the book is now supported with a student CD-ROM with interactive multiple-choice questions a full glossary of terms revision questions & extra practice papers as well as answers to all the questions in the book. The accompanying Complete Economics for Cambridge IGCSE & O level Teacher Resource Kit provides teaching support that is easily customisable in print & digital format. ...

The Complete Encyclopedia of Cricket" is a comprehensive single-volume illustrated reference book that will be required reading for all lovers of the game. Every major facet of cricket is covered in detail accompanied by carefully chosen images to provided added impact. Complementing the text & photos is an in-depth records section an integral part of cricket lore. Updated to include full coverage of Englands 2010/11 Ashes series against Australia the ICC Circket World Cup in 2011 & the Indian Premier League 2011 & the 2010 Twenty 20 World Cup which England won for the first time." ...

The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is the lavishly illustrated story of the worlds most thrilling motor sport from the first motor race in France back in 1894 to todays super-powerful vehicles driven by world superstars such as Jenson Button Fernando Alonso Sebastian Vettel & Lewis Hamilton men who exchange paint with one another at incredible speeds on circuits all round the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about F1 with information not only on the top teams & legendary drivers but also on the great races the most testing circuits & the rise & fall of all the big names. Technology is another area covered in depth allowing the reader to appreciate the incredible capabilities of the modern racing car. Part of Cartons highly successful & market-leading " Complete Encyclopedia" sporting reference books series " The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is an authoritative & fact-packed celebration of the glamorous world of Formula One as well as an essential purchase for fans of this fastest-moving sport." ...

The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing" is an authoritative & comprehensive illustrated work of reference. The book tells the story of the "sport of kings" from its earliest inceptions to the present day. It provides essential information on all the top jockeys & the leading owners & trainers & the famous horses. Every personality (human & equine) event & issue of importance in the history of both flat racing & steeplechasing will be referred to somewhere in the book. In addition the off-track world of racing will be explored through the chapters dealing with gambling scandals & disasters social & cultural aspects media coverage & the business of the racing." ...