Gandhi before India

Detailing the life and work of the influential political advocate draws on private papers and other untapped sources to cover his birth in 1869 through his upbringing in Gujarat, discussing his London education and decades as a lawyer in South Africa.

World War I

With the lives of millions lost, World War I still stands as one of the deadliest conflicts of all time. In this historical guide, discover the crucial acts that led to war, the devastating battles and the political figures who led our countries into peace. With authentic photographs, this is a must-read for all history enthusiasts.

A Stampede of Dinosaurs

There are big, small, short, and tall dinosaurs stampeding across the pages of this colourful and humorous first opposites book. On the turn of every page, there are raised shapes to touch, feel, and explore, and that neatly tuck into the shaped spaces on the opposite page. Offering a tactile and visual experience that your child will want to repeat time and time again.

Michael: 1958-2009

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Breaking news: Renaissance journalism and the birth of the newspaper

The first newspaper arrived in England in 1620 and sparked a huge demand for up-to-the minute reports on domestic and world events. Men and women in Renaissance England were addicted to news, whether from the battlefields of Europe, or the scandal-filled salons of its courtiers. Newspapers commented on politics, crime, omens, bad weather, natural disasters, and strange apparitions. Breaking New…

Apostle or Bones that shine like fire: Travels among the tombs of the twelve

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Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock is undeniably the world's most famous film director. His name has become synonomous with the cinema, and each new generation takes the same pleasure in rediscovering his films, which are now treasures of our artistic heritage.

1946: The making of the Modern World

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An inconvenient sequel truth to power: Your action handbook to learn the scie…

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power is a daring call to action, exposing the reality of how humankind has aided in the destruction of our planet and groundbreaking information on what you can do now. Vice President Al Gore, a leading expert in climate change, combines cutting-edge research from top scientists around the world with photos, personal anecdotes, and observations to document the …

The 15:17 to Paris: The true story of a terrorist, a train, and three America…

A true story of courage and heroism by the three young American friends who foiled a terrorist attack on a train bound for Paris.

Berlusconi: The epic story of the billionaire who took over Italy

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The new Lion handbook: Christian belief

A comprehensive introduction to Christian belief.

House of Abraham: Lincoln and the Todds, a family divided by war

For all the talk of the Civil War "pitting brother against brother," there has never before been a single book that traces the story of one family ravaged by that conflict. And no family could better illustrate the personal toll the war took than Lincoln's own. Mary Todd Lincoln was one of fourteen siblings who were split between the Confederacy and the Union. Three of her brothers fought, and …

The great war of our time: The CIA's fight against terrorism - from al Qa'ida…

Offers an unprecedented assessment of the CIA while at the forefront of our nation's war against al-Qa'ida and during the most remarkable period in the history of the Agency. Called the "Bob Gates of his generation," Michael Morell is a top CIA officer who saw it all--the only person with President Bush on 9/11/01 and with President Obama on 5/1/11 when Usama Bin Laden was brought to justice. L…

Be the one: Six true stories of teens overcoming hardship with hope

Emmy Award-winning ABC News chief national correspondent and Nightline coanchor, Byron Pitts shares the heartbreaking and inspiring stories of six young people who overcame impossible circumstances with extraordinary perseverance. Abuse. Bullying. War. Drug Addiction. Mental Illness. Violence. None of these should be realities for anyone, much less a young person. But for some it is the only re…

Data, a love story: How I cracked the online dating code to meet my match

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The story: The Bible as one continuing story of God and His people

Presents a narrative retelling of stories from both the Old and New Testament of the Bible.

Urban sketching and painting

Offers information on urban sketching and painting, including architectural rendering, perspective drawing, the human figure, parks and gardens, and scenes illuminated by artificial light.

A private history of happiness: Ninety-nine moments of joy from around the world

From the bliss of lingering in a warm bed on a winter morning, to a bracing springtime walk by the seaside, This book offers the reader a wealth of delightfully fresh perceptions of where and how happiness may be found.

Living with a dead language: My romance with latin

After thirty-five years as a book editor in New York, Ann Patty stopped working and moved to the country. Bored, she decided to challenge her word-loving brain through studying Latin at local colleges. Her study opened unexpected windows into her life, and along the way, she met an impassioned group of professors, students and classicists outside of academia who keep Latin very much alive. Wr…

How we got to now: Six innovations that made the modern world

Filled with surprising stories of accidental genius and brilliant mistakes-from the French publisher who invented the phonograph before Edison but forgot to include playback, to the Hollywood movie star who helped invent the technology behind Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-How We Got to Now investigates the secret history behind the everyday objects of contemporary life. In his trademark style, Johnson ex…

Harry and the Dinosaurs United - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 4 (Rea…

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Read It Yourself Hansel and Gretel

Based on the classic fairy tale. When Hansel and Gretel get left in the woods, they are captured by a witch who lives in a house made from gingerbread and sweets. How will they ever escape? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read, develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read …

Cats (History Makers)

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The fine artist's guide to tools & materials: An essential reference for unde…

Understanding and using the right tools and materials to create a work of art can make a monumental difference in appearance, texture, permanence, and more. No matter what medium an artist may use, there are many choices to make and things to consider when beginning a new work of art: what kind of surface or support to paint on, what type of brush to use, and how a medium will ultimately look o…

A guide to visual presentation

teaches designers the foundations of visual presentation over five chapters and using many visual examples. Readers are introduced to various types of visual presentation, the drawing of lines, the creation of good line compositions, line types and lettering, as well as the skill of sketching, the techniques involved in design drawings and the basics of presentation drawing

Piano 300: Celebrating three centuries of people and pianos

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Olympic and world records: An official London 2012 Olympic Games publication

The first modern Olympics, held in Athens in 1896, featured 241 athletes from 14 countries. When the event hits London in 2012, 4,200 athletes from 147 countries will compete before a global television audience of 6.7 billion people. In the intervening years, some of the greatest stories in the history of sports have been written, and names have been immortalized. This official publication of t…

Judy Moody: The Doctor Is In!

Judy Moody has got the Moody Monday blues - until she finds out that her class's new project is on the amazing human body. That means skeletons, skulls, a hospital trip, lots of medical jokes and double trouble when Judy's friends trick her into thinking the class guinea pig has been cloned! But when Judy catches the mumps off her younger "bother", Stink, her friends make it up to her by coming…

Stanley in Space. by Jeff Brown (Stanley Lambchop Adventure)

Stanley Lambchop Adventure