A collection of stories of adventure & magic suitable for girls. It

Includes:: stories such as The Story of

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This is a beautifully illustrated collection of five best-loved classics from one of Britains most famous writers Charles Dickens retold for younger readers. It

Includes:: Oliver Twist" " Bleak House" " Great Expectations" "A Tale of Two Cities" & " David Copperfield" as well as a short biography of the great author himself. It is presented with internet links to find out more about the life & times of Charles Dickens."

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This is a sleek new edition of this brilliant resource for older children written in friendly & accessible language. It contains a comprehensive illustrated dictionary & thesaurus as well as information on parts of speech writing English & a brief history of the English language. Over a thousand superb colour illustrations & photographs with label & captions help introduce children to more specialised vocabulary. It is an ideal study aid for children beginning SATs. ...

This is a new edition of this popular title which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs & GCSE's. It is split into 6 colour coded sections covering all aspects of the curriculum such as acids & alkalines reaction rates & the periodic as well as a general information section which

Includes:: essential charts & tables. It is brightly & clearly illustrated. It is internet-linked to further online educational resources through the Usborne Quicklinks website.

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This is a new edition of this popular title which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs & GCSEs. It is split into 4 main sections covering all aspects of the national curriculum from algebra to APRs volume to vectors & trigonometry to transformation. It is brightly & clearly illustrated. It

Includes:: a glossary of mathematical terms & symbols. It comes with internet-links to help learners find out more about maths.

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A compact guide to the gods & symbols of ancient Egypt their interpretation their significance & their cults. It answers questions such as why the jackal represents Anubis the embalmer god & why the dung beetle represents the sun god Khepri. ...

The armies of the world have used literally hundreds of different motorcycles over the last 100 years with many companies succeeding & then disappearing. The book focuses on 160 of the most important military motorcycles showing the incredible diversity of the types. With over 320 rare & previously unseen photographs this highly illustrated reference book provides enthusiasts & historians with key information about these diverse & mult-tasking machines. ...

This broad-ranging work examines all edged weapons featuring more than 400 examples from around the world. From the swords & spears of ancient Egypt to the pike & thrusting polearms of medieval Europe & from the slashing sabres of the 17th century cavalry to the presentation & dress swords used for show pomp & civil ceremonies in the 1900s. Including not only all types of swords but also polearms pikes lances & spears this comprehensive volume also offers information on African Chinese Sri Lankan Indian & South-east Asian weapons. This book is an indispensable resource for the keen enthusiast & serious collector alike while the detailed close up photographs of each entry will delight anyone with an interest in the conflicts warriors & weapons that have been a part of every age in every part of the world throughout human history. ...

This is a comprehensive & magnificently illustrated encyclopedia of the Islamic faith its history philosophy & religious practice. It offers an insightful overview of Islamic beliefs teachings texts & traditions & an exploration of the Qur'an as the revealed word of God & as a sacred text. It discusses Islamic worship religious practices & Muslim life & discusses the significance of holy sites prayer fasting & pilgrimage. It is an unparalleled reference book for the general reader superbly illustrated with over 500 colour paintings photographs artworks & maps. In the contemporary world the Islamic community is represented by around 1.4 billion people or twenty five percent of the global population. To understand the religion of Islam it is essential to comprehend the prophet Muhammad his message his life & the early medieval Arabian society into which he was born. This book comprehensively explores the life & work of Muhammad the history of Islam Islamic beliefs & doctrine & religious practices & worship. Illustrated with more than 500 full-colour paintings artworks maps & photographs & including a helpful glossary at the end this book offers an introduction to & overview of a complex & often misunderstood religion. It is perfect for general readers new to Islam & a handy resource for students & scholars alike. ...

The uniforms from the 19th century are some of the most colourful & varied in the history of uniformology. In this book there are artworks of familiar Austrian hussars Prussian dragoons French chasseurs American continentals & British grenadiers but also Boer farmers Zulu Apache & Souix warriors Boxers from the Chinese rebellion & rebel Sepoys from the Great Indian mutiny. As well as illustrations of the uniforms equipment & kit the expert text examines the organization tactics & experience of the men-at-arms of these pivotal times where a century of war saw the beginning of a new era. This volume presents not only a unique visual directory of uniforms but an evocative portrait of the political military & social contexts of the soldiers of the time. ...