World War I

World War I
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Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0241631696
ISBN-13 : 9780241631690
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis World War I by : Simon Adams

In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the First World War. From disaster to victory, Eyewitness World War I captivates readers and gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches, and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict. More than 250 photographs, illustrating the people, places, and stories of the conflict, give a unique eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the "war to end all wars". DK Eyewitness World War I expertly illustrates the lessons of the First World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Knight

Knight
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Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 184603342X
ISBN-13 : 9781846033421
Rating : 4/5 (2X Downloads)

Synopsis Knight by : Christopher Gravett

The traditional "knight in shining armor" has become a staple figure in popular culture and the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the knight truly like? The world of the English Medieval Knight was complex, and ever-changing. From the household of King John to the defenders of Elizabeth I, there was great change in the social standing of knights, their equipment and appearance, and their involvement in politics and warfare. An expert on Medieval military history Christopher Gravett describes how the knight evolved over four centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armor and clothing they wore and the fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions, and many photographs of historic artifacts and sites.

Battle

Battle
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Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0679973338
ISBN-13 : 9780679973331
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Battle by : Richard Holmes

Presents a history of battles, from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the artillery actions of World War I.

Earth

Earth
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 72
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:1200290306
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis Earth by : Susanna Van Rose

Examines the natural forces that shape our planet, covering such topics as climate, the oceans, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, and glaciers.

Document And Eyewitness

Document And Eyewitness
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Publisher : Orion
Total Pages : 537
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781409112211
ISBN-13 : 1409112217
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Document And Eyewitness by : Neil Taylor

The official story of 25 years of the legendary Rough Trade Records. Rough Trade is practically a byword for the history of independent music over the last thirty years. DOCUMENT AND EYEWITNESS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY OF ROUGH TRADE tells the story from the inside of a phenomenally influential record label, through the voices of Geoff Travis, Jarvis Cocker, Robert Wyatt, Green Gartside and many many more. From the early records of Cabaret Voltaire, Kleenex and the Swell Maps, through to groundbreaking releases by The Fall, The Smiths and Scritti Pollitti, on through the collapse of the independent collective and the rebirth of Rough Trade at the turn of the century, this is the definitive, essential account for any serious music fan.

Eyewitness

Eyewitness
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Publisher : Arte Publico Press
Total Pages : 404
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1611921430
ISBN-13 : 9781611921434
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Eyewitness by : JesÏs Salvador TreviÐo

Noted filmmaker Jesús Salvador Treviño participated in and documented the most important events in the Mexican American civil rights movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s: the farm workers' strikes and boycotts, the Los Angeles school walk-outs, the Chicano Youth Conference in Denver, the New Mexico land grant movement, the Chicano moratorium against the Vietnam War, the founding of La Raza Unida Party, and the first incursion of Latinos into the media. Coming of age during the turmoil of the sixties, Treviño was on the spot to record the struggles to organize students and workers into the largest social and political movement in the history of Latino communities in the United States. As important as his documentation of historical events is his self-reflection and chronicling of how these events helped to shape his own personality and mission as one of the most renowned Latino filmmakers. Treviño's beautifully written memoir is fascinating for its detail, insight, and heretofore undisclosed reports from behind the scenes by a participant and observer who is able to strike the balance between self-interest and reportage.

DK Eyewitness Books The Amazon

DK Eyewitness Books The Amazon
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 72
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780744038682
ISBN-13 : 0744038685
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis DK Eyewitness Books The Amazon by : DK

A unique, lavishly illustrated e-guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon--the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Applying the award-winning DK Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most bio-diverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it, this title profiles everything from the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across.

DK Eyewitness Books: Forensic Science

DK Eyewitness Books: Forensic Science
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 76
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780756643638
ISBN-13 : 0756643635
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis DK Eyewitness Books: Forensic Science by : DK

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects witha unique integration of words and pictures. A fascinating look at the tools and techniques used by forensic scientists in solving crimes-from fingerprint analysis to DNA testing.

DK Eyewitness Books: Photography

DK Eyewitness Books: Photography
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 74
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780756667863
ISBN-13 : 0756667860
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis DK Eyewitness Books: Photography by :

Photography has come a long way since the unwieldy—and potentially dangerous—first cameras invented in the 1800s. In this guide, dazzling photographs and illustrations reveal the remarkable story of photography—and the secret to taking a great picture. Discover the art of underwater photography and photojournalism, see spy cameras used by real-life spies, witness how photography has transitioned into the digital world, and find out how much the most expensive photograph is worth! Discover the evolving world of photography from pinhole cameras to the digital age

DK Eyewitness Books: Horse

DK Eyewitness Books: Horse
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 76
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780756643539
ISBN-13 : 0756643538
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis DK Eyewitness Books: Horse by : Juliet Clutton-Brock

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects witha unique integration of words and pictures. DK's classic look at the world of horses, now reissued.