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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This heavily illustrated manual provides a timely in-depth review of the art of sniping in war & anti-terrorist environments. Drawing on a vast firsthand knowledge of sniper skills former British Army sniper & sniper instructor Mark Spicer describes the role of the sniper in peace & in war in reconnaissance & counter-surveillance in cities in vehicles at night & by day. He presents crucial information about training & equipment judgment & positioning details of great relevance to professional marksmen both military & law enforcement. This comprehensive manual will also be of interest to hunters weapons enthusiasts competition shooters & paint-ball participants. ...

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. ...

A gorgeous gift for young boys this fabulous treasury of Usborne Young Reading" titles will delight & entertain with its mix of classic fairytales & original stories. It features well-known classics such as " Treasure Island" & " Sindbad the Sailor" alongside brand new stories about robots pirates monsters & knights. " Usborne's Young Reading" series was developed in conjunction with experts from Roehampton University & is designed to encourage independent reading. Each individual story has clear engaging text & is accompanied by original illustrations." ...