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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This is a highly readable history of the military & political events of the war from the rapid advance of the Nazi forces across Europe to triumph over Germany & the surrender of the Japanese. Colour campaign maps & battle plans complement descriptions of every major battle with the analysis of the successes & failures of the various military strategies. Fascinating fact boxes highlight the lives of important political leaders & generals who shaped the course of the war such as General Douglas Mac Arther Winston Churchill Charles de Gaulle Franklin D. Roosevelt Adolf Hitler & Josef Stalin. Illustrated with over 350 compelling & evocative photographs taken during the conflict. This engaging volume is divided into five chapters one for each specific phase of the European & Pacific Wars plus an introductory chapter on the causes of the war & a concluding discussion of its aftermath & long-term legacy. The chapters follow the war's battles & campaigns & there are special feature boxes on key personalities & areas of significant interest alongside detailed maps & battle plans to show how the conflict progressed. The fall of France the Battle of Britain Pearl Harbor & Operation Barbarossa are all discussed in detail as are accounts of the battles in North Africa & the war in the Pacific. The harrowing history of World War Two is retold here in an expert but accessible way supplemented with over 350 evocative photographs maps & battle plans making this a fascinating reference book for both general & specialist readers. ...

This is a practical handbook of riding with over 1000 photographs. This is an essential guide to basic & advanced riding techniques & a comprehensive directory of equipment. It

Includes:: tips on choosing the most appropriate tack with clear step-by-step instructions for cleaning & fitting saddles bridles & bits. It

Includes:: information on safety equipment & outfits for the horse & rider including clothing for show jumping polo & racing & horse accessories such as rugs boots & bandages. It offers straightforward riding instruction for the novice from how to sit on a horse to trotting cantering & galloping. It offers detailed advice for the more experienced rider including passing a dressage test jumping skills & cross-country riding as well as information on competition riding from mounted games to race riding. This book is an invaluable guide to horsemanship with advice on the specialist kit required & explanations of learning to ride & competing in competitions. The first section shows the complete range of horse equipment with each described in detail accompanied by clear photographs. The second section is a step-by-step presentation of riding techniques including both basics & more advanced skills. The final section examines all types of individual pursuits & team sports such as jumping sports endurance riding & polo. This comprehensive & accessible guide to everything equestrian with over 1000 photographs is essential reading for horse-lovers of all ages & abilities.



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A classic collection of stories
- all told on the skin of a man
- from the author of Fahrenheit 451. If El Greco had painted

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Dolphin adores her mother Marigold. She's got wonderful clothes bright hair & vivid tattoos all over her body
- a colourful lady
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This is a beautifully illustrated collection of over 100 traditional nursery rhymes. Padded cover stylish design & enchanting illustrations combine to make this a perfect & enduring gift for any baby or young child. It also

Includes:: well-known tongue-twisters sayings & lullabies.

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This is the complete guide to making your own greetings cards gift wrap gift tags invitations memory albums & scrapbook pages to treasure. It provides creative ideas more than 150 practical techniques & over 200 easy-to-follow projects & mini projects for all occasions including birthdays holidays special events friendships & happy times all illustrated by over 2200 colour photographs. It presents a range of styles from traditional & nostalgic to retro & cutting-edge & ideas suitable for men women & children of all ages. Easy projects use simple & effective methods & materials that are ready to hand while more advanced ideas stretch the more skilled crafter. This lavish reference is a compendium of 350 inspirational ideas practical craft techniques & fabulous designs that can be followed step-by-step with more than 2200 photographs. An introduction to each craft details all the materials & equipment that are needed. Easy techniques for making & decorating card & scrapbook backgrounds follow along with tips on design themes putting colours & patterns together & choosing embellishments. For scrapbooking there is also a section that looks at getting the most from a digital camera. For each craft there are colourful examples of designs that are sure to inspire. Make a greetings card to celebrate New Year or use mementoes to create a lasting impression of a holiday abroad. ...

This title offers 360 easy-to-follow projects & techniques with 2300 lavish photographs. This is the complete step-by-step guide to making your own greetings cards gift wrap gift tags invitations memory albums & scrapbook pages to treasure. You can make greetings cards for Mothers Day Divali Chinese New Year weddings anniversaries Easter Christmas special birthdays & just to keep in touch; create personalized scrapbook pages for themes on the changing seasons children family & friends heritage pets & sports. It presents a range of styles that will appeal to different tastes from traditional & nostalgic to retro & cutting-edge & with ideas suitable for adults & children of all ages. Every project & technique is shown in 2300 beautiful step-by-step photographs to ensure success. The complementary crafts of creative greetings cards & decorative scrapbooking offer the opportunity to create personalized designs that celebrate lifes special events. This superb practical book contains 360 ideas craft techniques & designs shown in 2300 evocative photographs. You can make a greetings card to celebrate New Year a cute rabbit for a first birthday & a gilded card for a wedding anniversary. You can create scrapbooking pages to remember a party use sepia-tinted photographs for a display of a family wedding & use mementoes for a lasting impression of a special holiday. With ideas to suit all tastes this is the ultimate source book for crafters. ...

Unlock the lost & hidden meanings of the world's ancient & modern signs & symbols. The most comprehensive reference book on symbolic objects that you'll ever find. This is the largest most visually stunning definitive guide to the secret & ancient knowledge of signs & symbols some of which has been lost over thousands of years. * Why is the eye believed to be a powerful symbol of protection by fisherman? * Why do Masonic Temples have a black & white chequered floor covering? * Why do Hindus use coloured rice powder to draw elaborate symbols in front of their homes only to have these patterns destroyed every day by footprints? * What are the hidden meanings behind the symbols on the American dollar? * What is the most important symbol in the World? Divided into easy-to-follow A-Z themed sections the book answers all those questions & more from sections on Magic & Mystery Deities & Rituals the Animal & Plant Kingdom Landscape & the Elements to Food & Sacred Geometry. Find out about the secret Demonic alphabet & Script of the Magi the Glastonbury Zodiac the Masonic Compass the Eye of Horus Native American hunting symbols the Caduceus & the Indian Diwali ritual. The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook is a fascinating compendium of the hidden meanings hidden behind the most important visual symbols in the world. ...