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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Updated with expanded coverage of twenty-first century architecture this new edition uniquely comprises a detailed survey of Western architecture as well as architecture from the Middle East Africa Central & South America India Russia China & Japan. Significant revision also

Includes:: photographs & textual discussion of around 50 new buildings. Written in a clear & engaging style the text encourages readers to examine the pragmatic innovative & aesthetic attributes of buildings. Artistic economic environmental political social & technological contexts are discussed. The global reach of the text is matched by a rich assortment of photographs from around the world & a greater array of detailed line drawings than in any architectural survey. The authors have created a formidable body of work that ranges over much of the world's architectural heritage & testifies to some of the greatest achievements of the human spirit.

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The beginning of the twenty-first century will be remembered Friedman argues not for military conflicts or political events but for a whole new age of globalization
- a flattening of the world. The explosion of advanced technologies now means that suddenly knowledge pools & resources have connected all over the planet levelling the playing field as never before so that each of us is potentially an equal
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- of the other. The rules of the game have changed forever
- but does this death of distance which requires us all to run faster in order to stay in the same place mean the world has got too small & too flat too fast for us to adjust? Friedman brilliantly demystifies the exciting often bewildering global scene unfolding before our eyes one which we sense but barely yet underst&. The World is Flat" is the most timely & essential update on globalization its successes & its discontents powerfully illuminated by a world-class writer. In his new chapters: If Its Not Happening Its Because Youre Not Doing It & What Happens When We All Have Dogs Hearing? the author explores both the benefits & disadvantages of the very latest developments in global communication. The emergent popularity of blogging pod-casting " You Tube & My Space" enable the modern world citizen to broadcast their views to a potential audience of billions & the proliferation of Internet access to even the poorest communities gives everyone who wants to the tools to address issues of social injustice & inequality. On the other hand the technology that seems to improve communication on a global scale causes it to deteriorate on a local scale. Identifying ours as The Age of Interruption Friedman discusses the annoyance & dangers of Black Berrys in meeting rooms hands-free kits in conversation & using a phone or iPod whilst driving. In an age when we are always connected via email or mobile phone how can we hope to concentrate on one thing without interruption? As expected the author has revitalised this new edition of " The World is Flat" with timely insights into the nature of our flat world."



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David Cooper cheats on his wife. She doesn't cheat
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World Kitchen Italy explores the ways in which geography climate culture & tradition have shaped one of the worlds most popular cuisines. It takes a look at the behind-the-scenes world of growers artisans chefs & home cooks whose passion for produce helps maintain & reinterpret the regional styles & flavours of Italys rich & varied food. More than 100 recipes including pasta rice & polenta dishes soups salads seafood specialties pizzas breads vegetable dishes & desserts."" ...

World Kitchen Morocco explores the ways in which geography climate culture & tradition have shaped one of the worlds most popular cuisines. It takes a look at the behind-the-scenes world of growers artisans chefs & home cooks whose passion for produce helps maintain & reinterpret the regional styles & flavours of Moroccos rich & varied food. More than 100 recipes including street food festive food seafood specialties tagines breads vegetable dishes & pastries. "" ...