The true-crime classic first published in 1963 is reissued in this special edition. Bruce chronicles in spell-binding detail the Rock's transition from a Spanish fort to the maximum-security penitentiary that housed such famous inmates as the Birdman of Alcatraz and Al Capone.[...]

'He flies through the air with the greatest of ease - the daring young man on the flying trapeze!'Step right up, Ladies and Gentlemen, for a glorious spectacle of graphic literature beyond your wildest imaginings, in which young Etienne discovers that replacing his uncle as the Amazing Remarkable Mo[...]

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Sieges played a central role in the many conflicts of the Ancient World and many famous generals, including Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Julius Caesar and Trajan, successfully used siegecraft to gain their objectives. This title explores the range of techniques and tactics which developed during t[...]

In AD 77, Roman forces under Agricola marched into the northern reaches of Britain in an attempt to pacify the Caledonian tribesman. For seven years, the Romans marched and battled across what is now Scotland. Finally, in AD 83, they fought the final battle at Mons Graupius where 10,000 Caledonians [...]

Covers the major manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites with an emphasis on continuous fibre-reinforced composites. This book covers the major fabrication processes in detail. It is intended for the engineer who wants to learn more about composite processing.[...]

Eating is a moral act: our choices of what, when and how we eat have a huge impact upon the Earth, our fellow human beings and other living creatures. Faith in Food is a unique vision, combining essays, scripture, storytelling, recipes, initiatives and general wisdom in one beautifully produced boo[...]

"The China Study," with 850,000 copies sold, has been hailed as one of the most important health and nutrition books ever published. It revealed that the traditional Western diet has led to our modern health crisis and the widespread growth of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Based on t[...]

New York Times Bestseller What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine. Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are unfamiliar to us, and each of these powerful chemicals has the potential to play an importa[...]

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