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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905900169Author Keith RobertsFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Bryngold Books LtdPublisher Bryngold Books Ltd

According to the ancient Maya, the world as we know it will end on 22nd December, 2012. On that date, their calendar will click round to zero for the first time in over 5,000 years. They prophesised that this destruction will be preceded by a series of...

The Cold War is one of the furthest-reaching and longest-lasting conflicts in modern history. It spanned the globe - from Greece to China, Hungary to Cuba - and lasted for almost half a century. It has shaped political relations to this day, drawing new...

The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as 'Garbo' (Juan...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781844773336Author Nigel RodgersFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Ultimate EditionsPublisher Anness Publishing

Dig deep to discover the incredible history of Ancient China. Come face to face with the fearsome Terracotta army. Be blown away by ancient inventions, from gunpowder to the umbrella. Get to grips with gods, mysterious medicine and really riotous rituals...

Deadly Days in History is the most horrible Horrible Histories book yet. Terry Deary and Martin Brown take you on a whirlwind tour through the most dreadful, disastrous and deadly days in the whole of horrible history, from the grim Great Fire of Rome to...

DEADLY DAYS IN HISTORY is the most horrible HORRIBLE HISTORIES book yet. Terry Deary and Martin Brown take a whirlwind tour through the most dreadful, disastrous and deadly days in the whole of horrible history, from the grim Great Fire of Rome to the...

Readers can discover all the foul facts about England, including which monk tried to pinch the devil's nose with a pair of tongs, why some people in the Middle Ages ate dove droppings and which English king was accused of being a werewolf. With a bold...

Readers might already know that king Henry VIII is horribly famous for: /* having a bit of a weight problem /* marrying six unlucky wives /* getting very carried away with his chopping block. But this book will also tell them the facts no other biography...

You've probably heard of Winston Churchill/. He's the one who raised his fingers in a V sign and smoked a massive cigar. Inside: Get to know the man behind the cigar in Winston's secret diary! Re-live events of the century in The Winston Weekly! Read how...

Step back to an awfully ancient time when pharaohs were phoul, servants suffered and everyone believed in an awesome afterlife. Discover the dire details of mummy-making, the truth about Tutankhamun and his creepy curse and find out why people worshipped...

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the VILLAINOUS VICTORIANS, including Why burglars were scared of bogies, which poet said he ate an ape and how a snick fadger might kiddy-nap your spangle. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of...

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the STORMIN' NORMANS, including why Norman knights slept with a dolly, which pirate hung up his eye-patch and became a saint and why Crusader ships were defended with barrels of pee. With a bold, accessible...

It's 1917 and Billy Stevens is a telegraph operator stationed near Ypres. The Great War has been raging for three years when Billy finds himself taking part in the deadly Big Push forward. But he is shocked to discover that the bullets of his fellow...

Which Japanese castle is thought to be haunted with the ghost of a servant girl? Which South American castle defended its surrounding city from pirates? Who lives in Windsor Castle today? To find out the answers to these questions and more, open this...

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Showing you what others only tell you. Perfect for any art-lover this is the definitive visual guide to enjoying and appreciating art. From old masters and modern greats to key movements and styles, discover how masterpieces were created and where they...

Readalong to this classic, beautiful bedtime story. In the nursery, the Velveteen Rabbit and the Skin Horse talk about how a toy becomes Real. 'When a child loves you for a long time...then you become Real,' the wise old Skin Horse explains. A few days...

This text follows the elite forces of the SAS from its beginnings in World War II to the 1990s, tracing their steps through the Malayan jungles, the Falkland Islands and the Gulf. This book details the true stories of bravery and military skill, and...

Britain's Special Air Service (SAS) is the world's premier elite fighting force. The regiment is home to the most highly trained and deadly soldiers ever to do battle and their reputation is that of ruthless efficiency. Whether operating deep behind...

This is a unique record of life in Worcestershire's villages today. It recalls some of the past history, people and events which have given each one its own particular character.Book InformationISBN 9781853060335Author Worcester Federation of Women's...

Drawing material from the Imperial War Museum's extensive aural archive, Joshua Levine brings together voices from both sides of the Blitz and the Battle of Britain to give us a unique, complete and compelling picture of this turbulent time. In June...

Gaudi's bizarre and romantic buildings, interiors and exteriors, mosiacs and public spaces, have imbued Barcelona with unique character and ensured his place in the pantheon of great architects.Book InformationISBN 9783822825181Author Maria Antonietta...

This revised edition of "20th Century Architecture" extends its coverage up until 2000, and includes more colour photographs, more architect biographies, and new chapters on deconstructivism and the new living architecture. From Frank Lloyd...

This is the story of Alexander Selkirk, Scottish mariner and adventurer, who was delighted to be rescued by passing sailors after four years alone on a Pacific island. The story tells how Selkirk came to be stranded on the island in 1705, and how he...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780862510046Author Derek BeamishFormat HardbackPage Count 239Weight(grams) 190g

This is the second book in a two-part series about the "German Commanders of World War II", and covers distinguished commanders from the Waffen-SS, the Luftwaffe and the Navy. The commanders covered include such famous names as Josef Dietrich,...

During the nineteenth century medicine underwent a radical transformation. In 1800, the body was still understood in terms of humors and fluids, and a wide range of individuals provided medical care. Institutions were marginal to the medical enterprise,...

In 1960 John Steinbeck and his dog Charley set out in their green pickup truck to rediscover the soul of America, visiting small towns and cities from New York to New Orleans. As Steinbeck said to a friend: 'I must see how the country looks and smells...

Discover the answers to fascinating questions in these new titles from the History Detective Investigates series. Follow Sherlock Bones on the detective trail and find out more about the past and start a history project of your own.Book InformationISBN...

The poster - inexpensive, colorful, and immediate - was an ideal medium for delivering messages about Americans' duties on the home front during World War II. Design for Victory presents more than 150 of these stunning images - many never reproduced...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781568360256Author Howard R. SimpsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Kodansha America, IncPublisher Kodansha America, Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781559720366Author Paul FregosiFormat HardbackPage Count 373Imprint Citadel PressPublisher Kensington PublishingWeight(grams) 162g

Read all about Florence Nightingale and her work during the Crimean War. Find out how she changed the face of nursing from a mostly untrained profession to a highly skilled and well-respected medical profession with very important responsibilities. A...

What were pyramids for? Why are they so big? How old are they? How were they made? These are just some of the questions you'll find tackled in this book about life in Ancient Egypt, which provides an engaging introduction to the land of the pharaohs.Book...

Unlock your full potential with this revision guide which focuses on the key content and skills you need to succeed in Edexcel (B) GCSE Schools History Project. It covers the popular topics of Medicine and Health through Time for Unit 1; the American...

In 2011, a wave of revolution spread through the Middle East as protesters demanded an end to tyranny, corruption and economic decay. From Egypt to Yemen, a generation of young Arabs insisted on a new ethos of common citizenship. Their bravery and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781445405377Author Christer JrgensenFormat HardbackImprint Parragon Book Service LtdPublisher Parragon

You can learn a lot from what archaeologists and historians have uncovered about the past, but what would the people who actually lived at the time be able to tell you? Meet the Ancient Greeks does just that! This book will transport you to a bustling...