Often called the Pulp Era the years between the two World Wars have seen a tremendous surge in interest among wargamers. A World Aflame" captures the adventurous nature of the time period to present a fun fast-paced set of tabletop miniatures rules that can handle the many diverse conflicts of the period from the Chinese Civil Wars & the Great Game in Central Asia to the Irish War of Independence & the bitter ideological warfare of the Russian & Spanish Civil Wars. The rules also contain options for the Very British Civil War. This gaming trend has sprung up in recent years following a what-if scenario that has Edward VIII refusing to abdicate the throne thrusting the country into civil war in 1938. It is a quirky fun setting & one that is surprisingly popular. Written by a life-long wargamer "A World Aflame" focuses on the daring & heroism of battles fought in the last great era of adventure." ...

In this her first collection of short stories Winterson reveals all the facets of her extraordinary imagination. In prose that is full of imagery & word-play she creates physical & psychological worlds that are at once familiar & yet shockingly strange. ...

A World Apart Kadra is a warrior
- a demon slayer from another world. With her highly tuned senses & Amazonian physique she was
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A world of beauty & genius is unveiled in over 350 photographs which take you on an epic journey celebrating the finest examples of architecture from over 2 000 years of civilization. Deftly splitting the history of architecture into two parts at AD1500 World Architecture: The Masterworks" contains over 80 buildings over 40 of which are featured in detailed photo essays. Will Pryce's texts provide an extra dimension of understanding for the contexts people & evolution of architectural history." ...

Paris 1940. The civilised upper-class life of film producer Jean Casson ends with the German occupation of the city. Out of money & almost out of luck Casson attempts to work with a German film company but finds himself drawn into the dark world of espionage & double agents. More used to evading jealous husbands than the secret police Casson beomes a reluctant spy torn between honour patriotism love & survival. ...

Completely new & extended edition of the best-selling Collins Student Atlas. Created specifically for Key Stage 4 students & a vital tool for all students. Collins Student World Atlas (Fourth edition) with free World Factfile CD has been specifically designed for students aged 14-16 years however its well-researched uncluttered design makes it suitable for all students. This 200 page fourth edition has been extensively revised updated & extended. It features up-to-date reference & thematic mapping mapping skills country-by-country statistics & a fully comprehensive index to all names appearing on reference maps. Thematic maps & accompanying graphs & tables adhere strictly to the National Curriculum guidelines & cover topics such as Tourism Telecommunications Environmental & socio-economic topics. All maps have been fully updated using the latest statistical information available. The inclusion of a selective list of web addresses on each thematic page ensures students are motivated to explore more deeply into a topic. High quality satellite imagery which has been selectively used within special topic or study areas supports data on the maps & is used to illustrate key environmental issues. Extensive lists of statistics for demographic & socio-economic facts provide up-to-date data for students wishing to create their own graphs to support individual geography tourism mathematics economics or IT projects. New features * Free World Factfile on CD * Pollution hotspots in the Mediterranean Sea * Urban pollution in Italy * World Agriculture * World Urbanization * World Climate Change * Low & Middle Economic Developing Countries * Ecological footprint World factfile CD
Includes:; * Major world themes presented through maps graphics statistics & images * Detailed profiles for 50 countries * Indispensable geographical facts * Authoritative statistics * Geographic overview of the world's major regions * Packed full of geographical information current affairs & world mapping This attractive resource provides ideal factual support material to everyone's reference atlas.
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The World Atlas of Beer is the definitive & essential guide to beer with information on brews ranging from the Trappist ales of Belgium to the wheat beers of Bavaria Breton black beers barrel-aged Californian beers British bitters Vietnamese bia hoi traditional Finnish sahti & the output of the hundreds of craft breweries around the world from the USA & Canada to Japan & even the Easter Islands. It explores the development of beer & the myriad brewing techniques in use across the world today. Country by country the book considers a vast range of beer styles & traditions with full tasting notes for over 500 beers. Detailed maps locate key breweries worldwide & describe crucial trends in major territories. Features such as matching beer with food & how to pour different kinds of beer complete the picture. Craft brewing continues to go from strength to strength across the world & this book is the perfect companion to help you explore the best beers the world has to offer. ...

A fascinating introduction to palaeontology with detailed maps showing where dinosaur fossils have been discovered. Readers can discover the key moments in the lives of dinosaurs their evolution & extinction. Carefully selected websites accessed via Usborne Quicklinks allow readers to watch an animation of how fossils form read an interview with a paleontologist go on a virtual dinosaur dig & more. ...

In-depth descriptions of all the key Scottish distilleries can be found here while Ireland Japan the USA Canada & the rest of the world are given exhaustive coverage. The World Atlas of Whisky"

Includes:: detailed maps samples single malts from Aberfeldy to Tormore great blends from Bushmills to Yoichi & the best of the bourbons & ryes from Barton to Wild Turkey & offers tasting notes on over 300 selected expressions. How does one unravel the complexities of whisky? How does one define the flavours & aromas that create the most deliciously teasing & satisfying of drinks? Six Flavour Camp charts group whiskys by style allowing the reader to identify new whiskys to try from around the world. So experiment with a new taste or relax with an old favourite & prepare to immerse yourself in this stylish beautiful collection. Whether you savour with experience or are looking for that perfect first taste this is the ideal whisky bible."

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Written by the worlds most authoritative wine duo the unparalleled clarity & detail of the maps remain core to the Atlas. Each of the 200 maps has been thoroughly researched & updated. Reflecting the happenings over the last six years in the world of wine the pages devoted to the New World show a lot of changes. New additions include: California (Rutherford Oakville Stags Leap) Australia (Barossa Valley McLaren Vale Limestone Coast) New Zealand (Central Otago Martinborough) South Africa (Constantia). The South American section receives a complete revamp. In Europe the dynamism of the new Old World is in evidence with Sicily the Douro Greece & Germany all receiving extra pages. In Spain Toro makes an appearance & Austrias hotspots Wachau & Kremstel fall under the spotlight. With new illustrations & photographs throughout this is the must-have book & reference work for all wine enthusiasts. ...