This guide to codebreakers covers every type of code from hieroglyphs to hackers. It is designed to appeal to reluctant readers with "weird world" feature boxes, dramatic photographs, close-up views, lots of quirky facts and figures, and a mega reference section.[...]
"And Another Thing ..." will be the sixth novel in the now improbably named "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" trilogy. Eight years after the death of its creator, Douglas Adams, the author's widow, Jane Belson, has given her approval for the project to be continued by the international number one b[...]
Now in Paperback In "Eyewitness: Titanic" young readers will discover the triumphs and tragedies of this "unsinkable" luxury liner. Detailed images and text highlight all aspects of this fateful journey including how the ship was built and equipped, what kind of passengers and crew she carried, wha[...]
Now in Paperback Updated and revised to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War, "Eyewitness World War I" takes an in-depth look at the battles fought, the weapons used, and the lives lost. From the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, to life in the trenches, and Woodrow Wi[...]
Now in Paperback Discover the war that shaped the modern world in "Eyewitness: World War II." From the pre-war rise of Nazi Germany to the start of the war with the invasion of Poland in 1939 to Japan singing the surrender agreement in 1945, all aspects of the deadliest conflict in human history ar[...]
This title lets you follow the development of human civilization around the world, in 1500 illustrations. You can journey through time, from pre-history to the modern world, in this engrossing children's encyclopedia. You can discover how humans populated the world, how food was grown, and how commu[...]
"Romans" showcases one of the most spectacular civilizations in history, exploring the rise and fall of the Empire and its legacy. It tells the stories of the Roman army's greatest triumphs, its most powerful and infamous leaders, including Julius Caesar, and Rome's bravest gladiators. Young readers[...]
Hvordan vet vi hvordan antikkens Athen var, eller hvordan aztekerne levde? Arkeologidetektivene forteller historien om hvordan arkeologer i de siste to hundre årene gradvis har tydet noen av verdens mest fascinerende historiske steder. Leseren tas med på reisen fra innledende oppdagelse av spesifi[...]
Collaborating with leading architects like Zaha Hadid, Foreign Office Architects, Norman Foster, and Will Alsop, Adams Kara Taylor have become the engineers of choice for projects that redefine the conventional boundaries between structural engineering and architecture. Their holistic approach expan[...]
This major new textbook has been written by a team of highly experience senior examiners for A2 students to fully understand the content and requirements of the new specification, giving them the opportunity to develop essential skills for successful grades.[...]
With great recipes for meats, sauces and rubs mixed with ideas for pickles, slaws, puddings and cocktails, plus features on meats, equipment and methods, the Pitt Cue Co. Cookbook is your guide to enjoying the best hot, smoky, sticky, spicy grub all year round. From Pitt Cue's legendary Pickle backs[...]