This remarkable work of unprecedented scale presented in three volumes within a slipcase outlines the lives & achievements of 2 500 racing drivers from all eras & all parts of the world. The result of many years of endeavour by a dedicated author this mighty publication contains nearly a million words along with a comprehensive array of high-quality portrait photographs of the drivers described in colour where possible together with key biographical information & successes. This magnificent encyclopaedia breaks new ground in motor racing research & will be treasured by anyone interested in the history of the sport. ...

This meticulously researched & illustrated book is split into two sections the first focusing on the history of the battleship & the second of the cruiser. Each section

Includes:: a comprehensive history & three chronological directories featuring the major vessels of that era. Containing a huge volume of information together with a unique collection of more than 1200 colour & black & white archive photographs this book provides both enthusiasts & historians with everything they will want to know about battleships & cruisers through history.

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This is the definitive illustrated reference to the worlds greatest coins & a professional guide to building a spectacular collection featuring over 3000 colour images. This is the ultimate expert guide to coins & coin collecting. This is an in-depth introduction to the origins anatomy & usage of coins looks at the birth of the worlds first currencies. Practical advice on evaluating grade & condition that will enable the amateur to gauge the value of their latest acquisitions & step-by-step techniques show how to restore & preserve coins of all ages. The fully-illustrated country-by-country directory contains concise & lively histories of modern-day territories & ancient regimes plus engrossing stories of some of the most remarkable coins in existence. This is a full-colour global guide to world coinage from its origins in the 7th century BC to the present day featuring coins & collectables for 200 countries. It provides an expert guide to understanding the value & identity of coins with insights into dates metals denominations shapes mintmarks & portraits. This thorough introduction details the history of coin production around the world from the origins of coinage in the seventh century BC to its subsequent development by Alexander the Great Cleopatra & Napoleon through to its role in todays society. It

Includes:: over 3000 life-size colour images of wonderful coins including the boat-shaped issues of ancient Byzantium the bronze tokens of the Chinese dynasties the emergency World War One issues the Vatican coins & many more.

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Fire & rescue
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This is the definitive guide to the fish & shellfish of the world with more than 700 photographs. It features a photographic identification guide with facts about habitat & nutritional benefits & essential information about buying preparing & cooking. It

Includes:: all the well-known fish & shellfish such as tuna salmon haddock prawns & oysters as well as a whole host of interesting varieties from abalone tilapia & zander to the deadly but delicious fugu fish. It offers over 100 inspirational recipes each photographed with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. It

Includes:: soups appetizers mousses pates & terrines salads everyday main courses light & healthy dishes & elegant dishes for entertaining. This is the only book on identifying preparing & cooking fish & shellfish that you will ever need. This fabulous visual encyclopedia will guide you through the complexities of handling & preparing all kinds of fish & shellfish from well-known varieties such as salmon & cod to unusual shellfish & exotic fish. Detailed directory entries include a description & fascinating facts about each seafood advice on how to choose it at its best & preparation & cooking methods then follows 100 enticing recipes with illustrated step-by-step instructions. Dishes include Bouillabaisse Oysters Rockefeller Lobster Thermidor Scallops with Samphire & Lime Thai-inspired Piquant Prawn Salad & Roast Cod with Pancetta & Butter Beans.



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This is a complete reference guide to over 65 years of military helicopters from the first types deployed in World War II to the specialized aircraft in service today. It

Includes:: all the famous manufacturers such as Bristol Saunders-Roe & Westland from the UK; Bell Boeing-Vertol Hiller Hughes Kaman Piasecki Robinson & Sikorsky from the USA; Kamov & Mil from Russia; & manufacturers from around the world such as Aerospatiale Agusta Denel Eurocopter HAL & PZL. It features cutaway drawings an A-Z directory & over 500 photographs including rare images from archives museums & private collections.

Specification panels provide information detailing each helicopters name country of origin date first flown power armament size weight & performance. This substantial reference book provides an authoritative & highly illustrated overview of the military helicopter. It begins with a detailed history from the ideas of Leonardo da Vinci through to the tilt-rotor aircraft that have operated with coalition forces in Afghanistan. The book contains an A-Z directory covering over 80 production military helicopters in detail. The origins development & operation of each type are clearly described & a

Specification panel gives key performance & dimensional data. This informative book is superbly illustrated with cutaway drawings & over 500 photographs showing helicopters both on the battlefield & in service.





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This title tells the story of the development & production of the military vehicle from the first basic trucks through the advances made in the inter-war years to the specialized vehicles in World War II & beyond. It contains an illustrated A-Z catalogue of more than 185 vehicles including famous makes such as Austin Land Rover & Scammell from the UK; Willys Dodge & GMC from the USA; GAZ & Zi L from the Soviet Union; & manufacturers from around the world including NEKAF Tatra Raba Timoney Beijing Jeep Mitsubishi & DAF. The

Specification panels detail the country of origin type manufacturer production dates powerplant transmission suspension brakes electrical system

Dimensions weight & performance of each vehicle. It features over 530 photographs illustrate each type including commissioned work & many rare & unseen photographs. This reference book provides an authoritative & well-illustrated 100-year overview of the fascinating history of the cargo/troop-carrying trucks wreckers tankers ambulances communications vehicles & other specialized types that provide technical support to the front-line troops. The author begins by describing the history of the wheeled military vehicle. Key issues are covered in detail with topics such as the emergence of standardized designs missile transporters & amphibious vehicles as well as the impact & aftermath of the two world wars. A country-by-country A-Z directory then covers over 185 specific vehicles in detail. The origins & development of each vehicle are clearly described & a

Specification panel gives key performance & dimensional data.





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An illustrated historical reference to 500 military law enforcement & antique firearms from around the world. The worlds most important small guns from the medieval h&-held cannon & the matchlock pistol to the Luger P-08 & todays FN P90.

Includes:: a fascinating history of small arms from the 12th century to the present day a comprehensive directory of small arms full technical specifications & illustrated with more than 550 photographs

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Football's profile has never been higher & it continues to grow. World Football Records" has been a worldwide best-seller for three years in a row & this fully updated & revised fourth edition follows the same successful formula with many exciting new features including: updates for all the major tournaments played in the past 12 months including FIFA Women's World Cup FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifiers 2012 European Championship Africa Cup of Nations Asian Cup CONCACAF Gold Cup; FIFA Ballon d' Or 2011; Other FIFA awards; & FIFA World Rankings. It also

Includes:: the latest record-breaking achievements of all 37 featured countries as well as updates & statistics on most of the other 169 full members of FIFA."

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This title is a brand new edition of this comprehensive encyclopedia tracing the extraordinary history of our world from the Big Bang to the 21st Century. It

Includes:: all the major civilizations rulers & events in world history & paints a vivid picture of everyday life over thousands of years. Readers can immerse themselves in history via the over 200 recommended web sites fighting the Battle of Waterloo or strolling the Great Wall of China. A selection of useful maps & pictures from the book are available to download free from the Usborne web site making this a valuable resource tool that is guaranteed to add an extra dimension to school work.

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