The twentieth century was to witness many social revolutions. Of these one of the most significant was the rise of mass spectator sport. Whilst the late nineteenth century saw many sports codified and regulated, it was from the early years of the twentieth century that massive stadia were constructe[...]
Ideal for witnessing, or Bible studies, this informative book exposes key differences between the Masons and Christianity. Covers unbiblical views of Jesus, the sect's religious foundation, its salvation by works philosophy, and more.[...]
Only a few hundred years ago, people believed that fairies could see into the future and were capable of bestowing the gift of prophecy on mortals they loved. This pack of 60 cards and accompanying book is designed to enable you to call upon the fairies to give you a glimpse into your destiny. The s[...]
Features inventions, machines, gadgets and devices, and facts and information about how they work. This flap book contains over 90 flaps which reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines and microwaves and other machines. It includes internet links to websites with animations,[...]
Tourism Impacts, Planning and Management is a unique text, which links these three crucial areas of tourism - impacts, planning and management. Tourism impacts are multi-faceted and therefore are difficult to plan for and manage. Tourism Impacts, Planning and Management looks at all the key players[...]
So much has been written about the Roman army in Britain that the vital role of the navy - both in support of the army and in the defence of this distant Roman province - has been largely overlooked. In providing the first comprehensive account of the Roman navy's importance in the conquest and defe[...]
The paperback will have a brand new chapter on the band's historic decision to re-form after so many years in order to play at the LIVE8 concert, including Sir Bob's intervention! Plus new, never before seen, photos of the band both onstage and backstage at the concert. One of the most fascinating r[...]
At 21, James Farrell has the world at his feet. A gifted violinist, his successful career seems assured. Until a chance encounter with Ella changes everything. Ella, bewitching, irresistible, haunted by the ghosts of her family's past - James cannot help falling in love with her, and she with him. B[...]
In the middle of the 19th century a new value began to appear in Western Europe - the belief that (in the words of Matthew Arnold) "the exercise of a creative activity is the true function of man". This text gives an account of the stages by which, and the reasons why, this development occurred at t[...]
"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brussels, Bruges, Ghent & Antwerp" is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of the must-see sights, plus street-by-street maps. The also is packed with photographs a[...]
Considered the principal male sex hormone, testosterone is responsible for stimulating and controlling characteristics that are considered "masculine," like muscles and hair growth. What many people don't realize is that this hormone is present to a lesser degree in females. What's more, low testost[...]
Readers of Flying the Alaska Wild" marveled at Mort Mason's true tales of braving the elements at the extremes in a Piper Super Cub. But the bush pilot, adventurer, and raconteur was just beginning, and in this book he revisits his most memorable moments of flying by the seat of his pants through bl[...]
The Second Edition of this bestselling text offers students and first-time researchers invaluable guidance to the practice of qualitative social research. Throughout the author addresses the key issues which need to be identified and resolved in the qualitative research process, and through which re[...]
The Mason-Dixon Line's history, replete with property disputes, persecution, and ideological conflicts, traverses our country's history from its founding to today.
We live in a world of boundaries -- geographic, scientific, cultural, and religious. One of America's most enduring boundaries is th[...]
Paramarine! is devoted to the Marines and Sailors of the Marine Corps parachute units of World War II. It explores in fascinating detail their unique, specially-designed uniforms, equipment, weapons and insignia. For the first time, over 500 photographs and images from World War II and modern collec[...]
This pocket-sized book is the first osteopathic clinical manual to be organized by diagnoses in a two-page, quick-reference format. In the tradition of "The 5-Minute Consult Series", each diagnosis is presented on a two-page spread. The first page has a definition of the disease, a list of associate[...]