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World History Atlas
The definitive record of humankind’s global story. from early man to the 21st century, the rise and fall of empires, the birth of nations, culture and conflict are all explored in revealing detail. key era overviews build up a story of the changing world through the centuries, while historical developments are examined continent-by-continent, region by region, complemented by timelines and a detailed glossary. an unsurpassed visual chronology and an invaluable family reference.
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Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
Science is now recognized as an essential subject for the 1990s with particular emphasis placed on science as a subject area within the national curriculum. this book, therefore, provides a reference source for information on scientific facts. it features an a-z index with each entry categorized with a symbol across nine subject areas: astronomy, biography, chemistry, earth sciences, electronics, life sciences, mathematics, physics and technology. also included is a three-level system of cross-referencing, an index to encourage in-depth study and over 60 extended entries to provide a source of information for school projects. numerous experiments, fact boxes, biographies and factual nuggets offer additional details.
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Dk Children’s Picture Encyclopedia
This picture encyclopedia contains 145 key subjects in an a-z listing, and 1500 sub-entries. using photographs, artworks and maps, the book aims to engage a child’s imagination, encourage a love of reading and stimulate inquisitive minds to find out more. it covers five key areas: the world of nature, science and technology, life in the past, life today and continents of the world. the entries include subjects such as dinosaurs, cars, sports, pirates and space.
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Journey
A lavishly illustrated account of human travel with a foreword by simon reeve, from the voyages of the vikings to the flight to the moon. journeys have arisen from all manner of impulse, from migration and the search for food, to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. journey is a stunning visual guide to the stories of human movement and endeavour, from the silk road to the epic voyager missions. discover ancient maps, biographies of conquerors, explorers, and travellers, stories of scientific discovery and technological innovation, stunning works of art, and catalogues of travel-related memorabilia. this truly worldwide account is a glorious celebration of human journeys, and will make an impressive gift for any lover of travel and history.
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The Olympic Games
Oganized chronologically with an in-depth look at each summer and winter games over the last century – complete list of all the events and medallists.
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Wwe Encyclopedia Of Sports Entertainment, 3rd Edition
Alphabetically arranged entries provide information about the wrestlers, events, and products of the wwe from its beginnings in the 1960s as the world wrestling federation to the present.
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Who’s Who In The Bible
Who wore a coat of many colours? who killed the giant goliath? who was thrown into a lions’ den? who were the twelve disciples? who’s who in the bible is the perfect introduction for young children to the key figures of the old and new testaments. the book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the bible by telling the amazing stories of the people who appear in it. children will meet all the well-known characters, such as noah, moses and paul, as well as many less-familiar ones, such as deborah, josiah, cleopas and dorcas. all the biblical figures have a separate page devoted to their story. the story-telling style of the text enables complex issues and messages to be understood and absorbed by the reader simply and with enjoyment. stunning artwork brings the adventures, struggles and achievements of the characters to life. an introduction, which contains maps with which to locate the biblical characters, welcomes the reader to the bible and its figures. a comprehensive index of names enables the reader to cross-reference people to discover more about their lives, and a glossary explains, in simple terms, words or phrases that may be new or confusing to the reader. simple
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North And South
This is one of the earliest novels of industrial alienation, tellingly linked to the plight of 19th-century women. it tells of the relationship between margaret hale, a girl from the old rural south, and john thornton, a mill owner from the new industrial north.
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Tom Sawyer And Huckleberry Finn
The adventures and pranks of a mischievous boy growing up in a mississippi river town on the early nineteenth century.
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The New Solution Selling
Building on the success of solution selling, the author updates the decade-old book with new case studies and examples designed to enhance his argument that selling should be personalized and creative. 35,000 first printing.
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Descendants 2 Evie’s Fashion Book
Fashion book filled with design sketches, style tips, notes, and photos from the disney film descendents 2.
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What Makes Me Me?
Why does your mum love broccoli and your dad hate it? why are you a marvel at maths, while your sister is terrific at tennis? robert winston explains that biology isn’t just science and shows how your social and emotional self is created; what makes you an individual and why. your body’s biology is explained, and information is made fun and interactive with real-life scenarios as you really discover – what makes you you!
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The New Lion Encyclopedia Of The Bible
Shake the dust off your understanding of bible history, culture, and geography with this authoritative, contemporary guide to the world of scripture! nelson’s illustrated encyclopedia of the bible is like owning an entire library of bible background works and historical reference tools-in one convenient volume! the “atlas of biblical history” provides an overview of significant turning points in biblical history, with maps, timelines, and special features on key people and places. a “peoples and empires” section offers intriguing insights on the nations that influenced the culture of the jews and early christians. this information-packed volume also contains a detailed study of the life, ministry, and message of jesus-plus a comprehensive survey of life in bible times, including family life, social customs, and religious beliefs and practices from abraham to the early church. contemporary graphics visually enhance the biblical and historical images, making this the most complete, accurate, and eye-appealing bible encyclopedia you’ll find anywhere!
