Communism

Politics & Social Sciences

R.G. Grant

Social Sciences

M. Evans and Company

World War I

History

Europe

Penguin/Random House

A stunning visual celebration of the world's aircraft and the pioneers who made a dream become reality. Introducing Flight - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring aviation over a period of one hundred years, from the earliest aeroplane prototypes to today's supersonic jets, this all-encompassing book about aeroplanes takes you on an action-packed flight to explore some of the greatest commercial and military aircraft ever made. So fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff as DK takes you on a journey to explore: -Spectacular photographs and evocative archive images from the Smithsonian collection capture the most memorable events in the history of flight -300 profiles showcase iconic aircrafts, providing key facts -Offers a clear and compelling account of aviation history in short, self-contained episodes Explore stunning photographic galleries of planes, helicopters, and airships, each accompanied by its vital statistics. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation history. Featuring spectacular photography of iconic aircraft, this book also recounts the feats of pioneers, trailblazers, and jet test pilots, and traces the technological developments so important to aviation's progress. Memorable moments of aerial warfare and record-breaking flights are recalled alongside more than 250 profiles of innovative aircraft in this book packed with flight facts for the aviation enthusiast. The human experience of flying is documented too, and historical quotes give a glimpse into the thoughts and ambitions of key figures in flight history. A must-have volume for anyone interested in aircraft, whether a gift or a self-purchase, Flight is an all-encompassing airplane book that has something for everyone to love and enjoy. Aviation enthusiasts of all stripes and ages will be captivated by DK's Flight- a comprehensive and beautifully presented guide to the s...

Flight: The Complete History of Aviation (DK Definitive Visual Histories)

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

Lighthouses have always unsettled and attracted in equal measure, highlighting the triumphs and failures in humanity's battle with the forces of nature. Taking as its heroes the lighthouses themselves, Sentinels of the Sea describes the engineering genius that allowed their construction on even the smallest of rock outcrops and the innovations that made the lights so powerful and reliable.\nIntricate, elegant architectural plans and elevations, and evocative period drawings and photographs showcase the innovative designs and technologies behind fifty historic lighthouses built around the world from the 17th to the 20th century. R.G. Grant's engaging and authoritative text chronicles the incredible feats of engineering and endurance that brought these iconic, isolated towers into being, the advances in lens technology that made the lights so effective, and the everyday routines of the lighthouse keepers and the heroic rescues that some performed. Packed with extraordinary stories of human endeavour, desperate shipwrecks, builders defying the elements and heroic sea rescues, the book also reveals the isolation and vulnerability of the dedicated lighthouse keepers.

Sentinels of the Sea: A Miscellany of Lighthouses Past

THAMES HUDSON LTD

This book explains the world organization, Amnesty International.

Amnesty International

Politics & Government

Bt Bound

Including primary source material, such as speeches, writings, and photos, this is a guide to topics of modern history.

The Vietnam War (How Did It Happen?)

Travel

Asia

Franklin Watts

This work looks at the story behind the dropping of the first atomic bomb from the position of the scientists who developed it, the politicians who used it, the air crew who bombed the cities, their leaders and the bomb's survivors. It also considers how the world has changed since the bombs fell.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki (New Perspectives)

Military

Hodder Wayland

This book examines the events leading to the armistice of 1918 and the political, social and military consequences of this and the Versailles Treaty. It addresses key questions such as: why did Germany agree to the harsh terms imposed in the Versailles Treaty; Why did the 'war to end all wars' lead to the outbreak of an even greater global conflict in 1939; What is the legacy of World War I, and how do we remember it today.

Armistice, 1918 (The World Wars)

These fascinating books trace the history and development of some of the great political movements and economic forces which still dominate in the 21st century. Expert authors explore the backgrounds to these ideas, defining them in simple terms. Biographical and quotation panels give the details and the words of the personalities who turned these ideas into mass movements. This book traces the story of capitalism from its rise in Europe in the 18th century to the creation of today's global economy. It also looks at the problems associated with the success of capitalism and asks whether these problems can be solved.

Capitalism

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Raintree Pub

This book looks at the curriculum history of World War II, through a series of poems from the time. Each poem covers a different topic such as daily wartime life, rationing, evacuation, air raids and attitudes towards patriotism. The backgrounds to each poem and poet is given, together with an explanation of what each poem is about. It also includes poems by Wilfred Gibson, Bertolt Brecht, Doris Burton and Louis MacNeice.

Second World War (History Through Poetry)

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