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38 Secret Heroes of World War II
12 RHS Plants from Pips
40 World War Two from Above
14 RHS Miniature Garden Grower
42 World War II in Secret
16 Wisdom for Beekeepers
44 World War II in Numbers
18 The Chicken Keeper’s Problem Solver
46 Unsolved Mysteries 48 Ships that Changed History
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20 Physics in 100 Numbers 22 What Is Philosophy? 24 Latin for Birdwatchers
51 The History of Chess in Fifty Moves 52 Fifty Plants that Changed History 54 History’s Worst Decisions
26 The Bedside Book of Algebra 28 Awesome Algebra 30 How to Be a Know-It-All 31 Back to School for Grown-Ups
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62 The Designer’s Dictionary of Color
96 The Secret Language of Puppies
64 The Evolution of Type
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66 The Geometry of Type
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70 The Field Guide to Typography
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86 The Bike Deconstructed 88 The History of Cycling in Fifty Bikes
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THE NEW ART OF THE RAISED BED Keyhole Gardens and Other Ways to Grow More and Water Less
The New Art of the Raised Bed presents an innovative range of raised-bed designs that will suit any garden, large or small. The philosophy of “keyhole gardens” is employed throughout, producing raised gardens that require less watering, utilize kitchen and garden waste to produce their own compost, and use space more efficiently. Includes instructions for building and maintaining 17 different types of raised bed. Includes planting plans that can be applied to all types of raised bed, such as a herb garden and a vegetable garden.
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In the search for solutions, gardeners are constantly sharing, stealing and borrowing ideas, sometimes from one another, and sometimes from entirely unrelated disciplines. From the kitchen gardens of Africa comes the concept of “keyhole gardening,” and The New Art of the Raised Bed looks at how this relatively simple concept can transform the way we grow and garden with the humble raised bed.
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RHS LESSONS FROM G R E AT G A R D E N E R S Forty Gardening Icons and What They Teach Us
RHS Lessons from Great Gardeners profiles forty of these remarkable figures and explores how their work can be used to inspire and instruct gardeners of all levels and abilities. From the greats of yesteryear to the best modern-day practitioners, the gardeners are drawn from throughout history and from around the world. The stories of the life and work are revealed, along with practical hints and tips that unlock the secrets gained from their long years of trial and error. Packed with botanical illustrations of their signature plants, the book also includes stunning photographs of the world’s most iconic gardens, from Jardin Majorelle in Morocco to Sissinghurst in Kent.
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RHS Lessons from Great Gardeners is a journey through the world of gardening past and present, and a beautifully presented source of inspiration and ideas for all gardeners, great and small.
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RHS Lessons from Great Gardeners is an accessible, informative, and beautifully illustrated guide to forty of history’s most inspirational and groundbreaking gardeners. “Signature Plant” feature boxes show the species of plants most associated with each gardener. Feature pages show readers how they can apply each gardener’s hard-won knowledge to their own garden. Illustrated with beautiful botanical watercolours, stunning photographs, and commissioned sketches of all 40 gardeners.
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R H S V E G E TA B L E S FOR THE GOURMET GARDENER Old, New, Common, and Curious Vegetables to Grow and Eat
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Each vegetable has its own listing with a guide to type, climate, size, origin, history, cultivation, storage, and preparation. Practical growing tips, fascinating historical facts, and classic recipes are interspersed with feature spreads on topics such as heritage vegetables, the history of vegetable preservation, techniques for slicing and preparing vegetables, classic vegetable combinations, companion planting in the garden, and many more.
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R H S L AT I N F O R G A R D E N E R S Over 3,000 Plant Names Explained and Explored
An accessible, informative, and beautifully illustrated guide to the mysteries of botanical Latin. Reveals the meaning, origin, and pronunciation of Latin binomials, helping readers to unlock the highly useful information that these names contain. Plant Profiles look in depth at specific plant genera, Plant Hunter spreads reveal the men and women who found and named many of the plants we love, and Latin in Action boxes provide practical gardening tips. Illustrated throughout with botanical watercolors, and presented in an attractive cloth-effect cover.
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hen selecting plants, it is useful to know that those with repens in their name are low growing or creeping—unlike those called columnaris, which shoot up tall. And much frustration can be avoided when planting a sunny bed if one knows that noctiflorus flowers only bloom at night. RHS Latin for Gardeners is an informative, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated guide that unravels the mysteries of botanical Latin. Over 3,000 Latin names are listed alphabetically, showing how
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botanical Latin can reveal where a plant originally comes from (and thus its preferred growing conditions), along with such properties as its shape, form, color, taste, and smell. Each name is clearly defined and accompanied by a pronunciation guide, and the pages are filled with attractive botanical illustrations. Fascinating feature spreads tell the adventures of important plant hunters such as Sir Joseph Banks and Alexander von Humboldt, and explain how their discoveries affect the way our gardens look today.
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RHS PLANTS FROM PIPS Pots of Plants for the Whole Family to Enjoy
RHS Plants from Pips is a gardening book that the whole family can enjoy and a great way to introduce kids to the joys of growing plants. Shows readers how easy it is to grow plants from common pips, seeds, and stones that are usually thrown away in kitchen waste. Heavily illustrated with diagrams and photographs, and packed with useful charts and tables.
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R H S M I N I AT U R E G A R D E N G R O W E R Terrariums and Other Tiny Gardens to Grow Indoors and Out
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a large garden when a landscape can be created in a single pot, or an entire ecosystem in a jam jar? RHS Miniature Garden Grower shows how to create tiny gardens that bring big rewards. Many families don’t have the luxury of a garden, or if they do, have little time to maintain much more than a lawn. Yet injecting a bit of greenery into life has well-documented benefits, and these miniature gardens are ideal for inspiring every generation to do a bit of gardening, whether it be a windowbox, a pot by the front door or a terrarium on the windowsill.
are more stylish than twee. There is a plant directory for each of the gardens too, detailing suitable plants that could be used, so readers can combine them in their own creations. General planting and maintenance is covered in the final chapter.
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The projects are broken down into five chapters. Each chapter is introduced with the basic principles behind that style of garden; a few snippets of plant science back up the practical advice, in accessible language for beginner gardeners. The projects are explained in clear terms and use everyday plants and materials - there is nothing technical or specialist about miniature gardens – and by focussing on the plants, rather than accessories, they 14
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RHS Miniature Garden Grower is a gardening book that the whole family can enjoy and a great way to introduce kids to the joys of growing plants. Shows readers how to grow a variety of miniature gardens from scratch, using inexpensive, everyday equipment and materials. Projects include: one-pot gardens, terrariums, wildlife gardens, water gardens, herb gardens and vertical gardens. Heavily illustrated with diagrams and photographs, and packed with charts and tables.
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WISDOM FOR BEEKEEPERS 500 Tips for Successful Beekeeping
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Wisdom for Beekeepers is a beautifully presented collection of 500 beekeeping tips written by a life-long beekeeper. The tips are divided into ten chapters, covering all aspects of beekeeping. An ideal companion for newcomers and a perfect gift for more experienced beekeepers.
isdom for Beekeepers is a beautifully presented collection of 500 beekeeping tips written by life-long beekeeper and retired professor of pollination ecology Jim Tew. For easy reference, the entries are divided into ten chapters covering all aspects of beekeeping: Becoming a Beekeeper, Beekeeping Equipment, The Beekeeping Year, Getting Live Bees, Colony Management, Honey, Bee By-Products, Pollination, Ailments, and Bee Biology. The tips range in length from 50 to 150 words, making them short and easy to digest, and include topics such as choosing your beehive, pollination in your garden, understanding bees, evaluating colony disease, and seasonal hive management. The tips are grouped into chapters so that novices can build their knowledge gradually, while old hands might prefer to dip in and out at random or use the index to access specific topics. The text is also accompanied by annotated diagrams of hives and bees.
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THE CHICKEN KEEPER’S P R O B L E M S O LV E R 100 Common Problems Explored and Explained
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ability to disguise problems, which makes recognizing trouble in the crucial, early stages that much more difficult, even for experienced owners. And although chickens are remarkably resilient creatures, like any other animal kept in the domestic environment they remain vulnerable to the effects of neglect and poor levels of welfare.
There is plenty to think about for those getting their first chickens, and careful planning is the key to success. One thing that complicates matters is the chickens’
The Chicken Keeper’s Problem Solver provides the information needed to nip problems in the bud—and, better still, avoid them in the first place. It contains 100 common problems faced by chicken keepers, spelling out in clear and simple terms what the underlying cause is and how to solve it.
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The Chicken Keeper’s Problem Solver explains the causes of, and provides solutions for 100 of the most common problems faced by chicken owners. A confidence-boosting sourcebook for newcomers, and a useful guide to best practice for old hands. Divided into ten chapters covering the key areas: Chicken Basics, Food and Water, Housing, Runs, Feeders and Drinkers, Rodents and Predators, Parasites, Incubation, Rearing, and Behavioral Vices.
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PHYSICS IN 100 NUMBERS A Numerical Guide to Facts, Formulas, and Theories
Physics in 100 Numbers explores the world of physics by looking at its 100 most important numbers—in numerical order—and explaining what they mean. Examples include: –273.15 (absolute zero, in Celsius), 0.000000000025 (the radius of hydrogen atom, in meters), 1905 (Einstein’s annus mirabilis), and 299,792,458 (the speed of light, in meters per second). Entries range in length from one to three pages, depending on how significant the number is. Charts, photographs, and diagrams complement the text where appropriate to help clarify terms and theories. Other titles in the series include: Chemistry in 100 Numbers, Math in 100 Numbers, Bible in 100 Numbers, and History in 100 Numbers.
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Whether you read it from cover to cover, dip in and out at random, or decide to read one number a day, you’ll discover a wide range of facts, figures, and formulas, presented in a way that is uniquely easy to grasp. From the mass of an electron to the age of the universe, Physics in 100 Numbers is an accessible guide that will enlighten, inform, and entertain readers of all levels.
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hat Is Philosophy? is more than just a text book—it is a lively, accessible, and thought-provoking introduction to philosophy, its history, and its practitioners. It contains clear and concise explanations of the four main branches of philosophy: logic, epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics.
subject to another. In addition, the book includes profiles of philosophers, useful extracts from great works of philosophy, instructive examples, thought experiments, historical notes, and a host of other features that will bring the subject to life for both students and casual readers.
Each chapter starts with a key question; this is followed by another question on a closely associated topic, and so on in logical progression. Through this progressive, topic-based approach, the reader is gently guided from one
If you are interested in philosophy, but cannot tell your antecedents from your consequents, your analytics from your synthetics, or your noumena from your phenomena, What Is Philosophy? is the book for you.
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What Is Philosophy? tells the 2,000-year story of Western philosophy, starting with its roots in Ancient Greece and moving through to present-day practices. Thematic chapters break down the subject into easily digestible topics that follow a logical path, and difficult concepts are explained in plain English. Simple graphics complement the text where appropriate to help clarify terms and theories. Forthcoming titles in the series include: What Is Economics?, What Is Politics?, What Is Psychology?, What Is Matter?, What Is Time?, What Is Consciousness?, and What Is the Universe?
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L AT I N F O R B I R D WAT C H E R S Over 3,000 Scientific Bird Names Explored and Explained
Latin for Birdwatchers is an accessible and beautifully illustrated guide to the mysteries of ornithological Latin. Reveals the meaning, origin, and pronunciation of Latin names, helping readers to unlock the highly useful information that these names contain. Bird profiles look in-depth at specific genera, feature spreads reveal the men and women who found and named the birds we know, and “Latin in Action� boxes provide tips to help readers make use of their knowledge.
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In addition to defining over 3,000 words and giving their pronunciation, the book profiles 12 great ornithologists, looks in depth at 20 bird genera, and contains over 200 beautiful ornithological illustrations. Latin for Birdwatchers will enhance your birding experience and make your identification activities easier—not to mention allowing you to impress your fellow birders!
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THE BEDSIDE BOOK OF ALGEBRA From Vectors to Variables: The ABC of X Plus Z
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Awesome Algebra is a fun and interactive guide that takes the fear factor out of algebra and shows how easy—and important—it really is. Features clear and concise explanations of algebra and how it works, using text specially tailored to suit young adults. Profiles the key figures from the history of math and presents dozens of fun facts.
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H O W TO B E A K N O W - I T - A L L All the Essential Knowledge You’ve Ever Needed to Know
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progress in knowledge attainment. It does not contain trivia or useless information, and all of the content has been thoroughly researched and written by a team of experts to convey the basic elements of knowledge across a variety of essential disciplines and subjects. Each topic is presented in a single spread and in easy-to-understand language so that this valuable information is revealed clearly and concisely.
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B A C K TO S C H O O L FOR GROWN-UPS Everything You Should Have Learned in Class
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and achievements of a great scientist. Each section, or day, concludes with a fun quiz. These are divided into two parts: Knowledge and Understanding. Knowledge questions are designed to test factual recall, while Understanding questions are posed to encourage readers to assess and interpret the information presented in the book. The tests are in a multiple-choice format for the Knowledge section, with open-ended questions for the Understanding half.
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Medieval and Early Modern period, together with the enormous impact that its deadly progress had on society. Then there is the painting of an anatomy lesson, by Rembrandt, which demonstrates the advances being made in medicine at that time and can also be used to discuss the wider scientific revolution and its impact on our understanding of the human body. The objects covered in the book come in all shapes and sizes, from an X-ray diffraction image of the DNA molecule to the first TB sanatorium in Germany, and from the everyday, like a bottle of aspirin, to the truly extraordinary, such as a prosthetic leg that can be controlled by the mind of its wearer. We look at objects that relate to such important historical figures as Hippocrates and Galen, take examples from Ancient China, India, and Persia to examine different medical traditions and discuss the advances of modern medical science. There are MRI scanners, stethoscopes and eye test charts, together with Sigmund Freud’s couch, Louis Pasteur’s flasks, and a whole range of other objects which, when taken together, illustrate the remarkable and fascinating story of medicine as it has unfolded over the course of thousands of years.
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A History of Medicine in 50 Objects takes readers on a 12,000-year journey by exploring fifty objects that open windows into different aspects of medical history. Objects are listed chronologically, and include: a Neolithic Trapanned Skull (c.10,000 bce); Clay Tablets from the Library of Assurbanipal (7th century bce); Avicenna’s Tomb in Hamadan, Iran (1037); a Plague Doctor Mask (17th century); John Snow’s Cholera Map (1854); the Snellen Chart for Eye Tests (1862); Alexander Flemming’s Petri Dish (1928); a Red ribbon for AIDs awareness (1991). Explores each object in its social and cultural, as well as scientific and medical contexts. Illustrated throughout with archive images.
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T H E H I S TO RY O F F LY F I S H I N G IN FIFTY FLIES Charts the 2,000-year history of angling by looking in chronological order at 50 iconic flies. The origin and development of each fly is described, along with its uses and its place in the development of fly fishing. Contains specially commissioned watercolors of all fifty flies. “Original Recipe” feature shows what is used to make each individual component of the fly.
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he History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies recounts the history of a sport that dates back two thousand years, focusing on milestone flies from the first feathered hook to contemporary patterns using cutting edge materials. From the many thousands of fly patterns developed over the centuries, these fifty have been chosen to represent the development not only of the flies themselves, but also of fly fishing techniques—and of rods, lines, and reels. These iconic flies also chart the spread of this addictive sport from its origins on the chalk streams of southern England and the rivers of Scotland to the rest of the globe.
Once limited to trout and salmon, fly-fishing techniques today are used to catch a whole host of fish species, from minnows to marlin, in rivers, lakes, and oceans from the Amazon to the Arctic. Filled with profiles of the key characters, tying tips, photographs and illustrations of the flies, and detailed explanations of the techniques used to fish them, The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies charts the exponential growth and diversification of this fascinating sport.
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“ A delightful ramble along the stream of fishing history.” —Star Tribune
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ONE HUNDRED EVENTS T H AT S H A P E D W O R L D WA R I I One Hundred Events that Shaped World War II looks at 100 landmark moments and explores the ways in which each one had a decisive impact on the course of the conflict. Includes the battles that decided the military outcome of the conflict, and also the social, economic, technological, and political factors that dictated the course of the war. Demonstrates that it was often events away from the battlefield, as well as incidents that were at first seemingly insignificant, that shaped the ultimate outcome of the war.
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that Shaped World War II reflects on the fractured nature of the conflict by selecting 100 moments that were pivotal to its outcome. From the famous to the obscure, and from the large to the small, the origin and impact of each one is explored in detail, with archive photography and specially drawn maps.
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S E C R E T H E R O E S O F W O R L D WA R I I Tales of Courage from the World of Espionage and Resistance
Secret Heroes of World War II is an inspiring collection of tales about people who showed great courage and bravery in life-threatening situations behind enemy lines. Includes: “The White Rabbit” (Forest Frederic Edward YeoThomas), who survived torture by the Gestapo; “Garbo” (Juan Pujol Garcia), who tricked the Nazis into believing that the invasion of Normandy was a ploy to distract from the real invasion in the Pas-de-Calais; and “Artemis” (Virginia Hall), who worked with the French Resistance while posing as a correspondent for the New York Post. Illustrated throughout with photographs and detailed maps.
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any of the heroes of World War II are well-known, larger-than-life figures. This book does not tell their story. Rather, it is a tribute to some of those equally amazing individuals—some working secretly behind the scenes on the Home Front and others behind enemy lines—who made just as significant a contribution to the wartime story. It sheds new and timely light on 50 of the hitherto unsung heroes and heroines of the world’s greatest ever war.
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Secret Heroes of World War II is divided into four thematic sections—Backroom Heroes, Espinoage Heroes, Resistance Heroes, and Civilian Heroes. The coverage within each section is alphabetical. The cast of characters is a fascinating one. It is a gripping story, vividly illustrated and authoritively told. Packed full from start to finish with extraordinary takes and daring exploits, it is essential, absorbing reading and reference for every World War II buff.
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W O R L D WA R T W O FROM ABOVE An Aerial View of the Global Conflict
“ Gives fascinating details about the people who worked behind the lines to interpret aerial photography.” —Library Journal
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orld War Two from Above retells the fascinating and little-known story of the battle waged by Allied and Axis spies in the skies to obtain accurate aerial intelligence during the Second World War. It features dozens of eye-catching aerial reconnaissance photographs drawn from the archives of all the major fighting powers. The text sheds light on the daring pilots who risked death to shoot these photographs, and the photographic interpreters who pioneered a totally new
science to reveal the secrets they contained. Inspiring, informative, and entertaining special features focus on particularly crucial operations. Examples include: the aerial reconnaissance that led to the aerial assault on the Italian fleet at Taranto; the hunt for the supposedly unsinkable German battleship Bismarck; and the bridge on the River Kwai. The final chapter focuses on Operation Market Garden (the Arnhem parachute attack), the firestorm raids on Tokyo, and the dropping of the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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World War Two from Above tells the amazing story of the daring photo-reconnaissance flyers and backroom boffins whose role was key in helping the Allies win the war. Copiously illustrated with aerial photographs drawn from the archives of all the major Allied and Axis powers, many of which have never before appeared in print. Examines all theaters of the war, from Europe to the Pacific. Includes “Before and After� comparisons, maps, and specifications for the key aircraft.
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W O R L D WA R I I I N S E C R E T The Hidden Conflict—1939 to 1945
World War II in Secret tells the hidden stories of the war, from classified weapon programs and top-secret technology to covert operations and clandestine missions. Copiously illustrated with photographs drawn from the archives of all the major Allied and Axis powers. Features chapters on: espionage; technology (radio, radar, and codes); resistance movements and saboteurs; weapon programs (such as the Manhattan Project and Hitler’s Wunderwaffe or “Miracle Weapons”); camouflage and subterfuge; and covert operations.
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orld War II was a conflict of tanks, ships, and aircraft fought across the globe, from the icy waters of the North Atlantic to the steaming jungles of southeast Asia. It was a war that called for that most basic of battlefield requirements: brute force. However, World War II was also a war of top-secret technology. A conflict that began with Polish horsemen attacking German tanks ended with the dropping of two Atomic bombs.
World War II in Secret is a fascinating exploration of the hidden stories behind the first truly technological war. From Bouncing Bombs to Atomic Bombs, from S.O.E to S.A.S and from radar to Enigma, the book will lift the lid on all aspects of World War II that were crafty, cunning, and covert, explaining the thinking behind their creation and the influence such secret weapons had on the war.
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W O R L D WA R I I I N N U M B E R S An Infographic Guide to the Conflict, Its Causes, and Its Casualties
Now available in a revised and fully updated edition.
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hough the First World War had seen 9.7 million combatants and over 6.7 million civilians killed, this would rise to an 23.6 million military and some 34 million civilian deaths in the second war. Large numbers of combatants were taken prisoner, and while Russians in Germany would have less than a 50% chance of survival, Germans in Britain would have a 99.97% survival rate.
This was a war of numbers, and World War II in Numbers brings statistics into perspective through the use of visual comparisons. Combining detailed descriptions with readily accessible quantitative information, it illuminates the reality of the war, its impact on the individuals involved, its economic and social costs, and its indelible effects on the landscape of Europe and beyond.
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World War II in Numbers is a unique and innovative reference book—the perfect companion for serious enthusiasts and an eye-catching, fact-filled visual exploration for general readers. Tells the story of World War II in a totally original way, using infographics to convey the mass of data that can be derived from all aspects of the conflict. Divided into chapters covering six key areas: People and Personnel, On the Ground, In the Air, At Sea, Campaigns and Conflict, and Total War.
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U N S O LV E D M Y S T E R I E S Bizarre Events that Have Puzzled the Greatest Minds
Unsolved Mysteries takes an informative look at forty of the world’s most notorious riddles, from unexplained events to paranormal activities and from historical legends to bizarre phenomena. Entries are listed chronologically, and include: the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony; the secrets of Area 51; the search for the Loch Ness Monster; the hidden world of the Illuminati; the “Wow!” signal from outer space; and the disappearance of Flight 19. Illustrated throughout with photographs and detailed maps. Other titles in the “Unsolved” series include Unsolved Science.
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ature abhors a vacuum, and where explanations are absent speculation rushes in to fill the void. This is the root and resonance of mystery: the appeal of the enigma and the pull of the puzzle. Mysteries hint at worlds beyond or behind our own, of things beyond the compass of mere reason, of larger stories and hidden truths. Here are 40 classic mysteries from across time and space, distinguished by their enduringly enigmatic nature, from ancient riddles of the sands to modern day aerial unknowns. What was the true 46
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identity of the young man who in 1828 wondered into Nuremberg without a past? What do the strange markings on a 5000-year-old South American bowl mean for our most fundamental beliefs about the history of civilization? How is it possible for a wanted fugitive to leap from a passenger plane over American soil with a suitcase full of stolen money, and evade capture or identification for over 40 years? These and many other exciting tales are told in Unsolved Mysteries, with concise but comprehensive reviews of the background, evidence and theories behind each one.
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S H I P S T H AT C H A N G E D H I S T O R Y A Nautical History of the World
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Ships that Changed History is more than a delight for lovers of the sea—it’s a virtual history of the world, told through the boats and ships that influenced how and where people lived, with whom they traded, the ideas they exchanged, and how they won and lost the battles that set the course of later generations and millennia. Beautifully illustrated with historic artwork and modern photography, it’s also a guide to how men and women went to sea or down the river in every age and place.
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Ships that Changed History reveals the world-changing impact of a vast range of watercraft, from skin-covered kayaks to supertankers. Famous ships covered include Titanic, Bismark, Kon Tiki, Santa Maria, and Exxon Valdez. Explores the ship’s impact on trade, settlement, warfare, technology, recreation, culture, politics, and philosophy. Dozens of vessel types are represented: galleons, dhows, dreadnoughts, junks, longships, clipper ships, submarines, outrigger canoes, sailing yachts, and more. Entries are in chronological order, from prehistory to the 21st century, with numerous maps, line drawings, art reproductions, and photographs.
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The Story of Golf in 50 Holes explores the 600-year history of this great sport, and the people who shaped it, by looking at its most iconic holes. Each entry explores the origins of the course and explains its role in the history of the game, with particular reference to the featured hole. Holes are listed in chronological order, and have been chosen because of their contribution to course architecture, their place in the overall story of golf, or their importance to the careers of specific players. Each hole is described and an overhead diagram shows its layout and key features. Contains a wide range of illustrations and photographs showing the courses and iconic events and players. 50
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T H E H I S TO RY O F C H E S S IN FIFTY MOVES
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he History of Chess in Fifty Moves tells the 1,500-year story of chess in fifty selections. The fifty people, places, or things all make fascinating stand-alone stories that can be read individually, but taken together they give the reader a sense of how chess has changed, adapted, and thrived down through the centuries.
The History of Chess in Fifty Moves tells the 1,500-year story of chess by selecting fifty of its greatest moments. The fifty people, places, or objects all make fascinating stories that can be read individually, but taken together they give the reader a sense of how chess has changed, adapted, and thrived through the centuries. Profiles the greatest players of all time and recounts the greatest matches and tournaments in the game’s history. Diagrams, photographs, and other illustrations appear throughout to help bring history to life.
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The story begins in the East and follows the movement of chess along the silk trade routes as it comes to the West via Persia. From there it spreads to Africa, Russia, and Europe, where it takes the form that is familiar to us today. The greatest players, matches and tournaments of all time get their moments in the sun, but equally important are the bigger trends and patterns, from the evolution of different playing styles to the emergence of computer technology. Chess has a rich history, and The History of Chess in Fifty Moves reflects this with a rich selection of historical illustrations and photographs. Specially drawn diagrams also appear throughout to help specific moves come to life. 227 x 170 mm, 9 x 63/4 in, 224 pages
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F I F T Y P L A N T S T H AT C H A N G E D T H E C O U R S E O F H I S TO RY Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History is a fascinating and beautifully presented guide to the plants that have had the greatest impact on human civilization through the ages. “ Plants, no matter how seemingly mundane, are endlessly enthralling.” —New York Times Sunday Book Review “ Sorry iPadsters and e-bookophiles. This book isn’t for you. It’s too beautiful, too sensual, too just plain booky to enjoy electronically, no matter how good your screen is.” —The Weekend Australian
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lants are such a common feature of the world around us, that we rarely stop to consider the profound impact they have on our everyday lives. We give flowers on special occasions, spend many dedicated hours nurturing gardens, use them for dyes, and turn them into medicines. We are also entirely dependent on them for sustenance— even when we eat meat, the animals that provide it have been raised on plants. Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History is a beautifully crafted book that uncovers the fascinating stories of some
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of the world’s best-known plants. These are the plants that have played a central role in the evolution of mankind and modern society but remain at the periphery of our understanding of the world. Take for example the tulip, whose introduction into Europe from the Ottoman Empire led to it becoming an increasingly valuable trade commodity. The meteoric rise in its value represented history’s first economic bubble, and its subsequent crash was a precursor to the global financial crises that would later grip the globalized world.
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from antiquity to modern times. From the Trojan War to Gallipoli, from the Boston Tea Party to the Enron scandal, famous figures of ancient times such as Cleopatra and Nero rub shoulders with more modern culprits such as Mugabe.
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GREETINGS FROM RETRO STYLE A Decade-by-Decade Survey of 20th-Century Fashion Design
Greetings from Retro Style explores and explains the fashion styles of each decade of the 20th Century. Each chapter provides a detailed overview of fashion design in one decade, with information about influences from other fields such as politics, technology, and advertizing. Contains profiles of key designers in each decade. Introductory section includes a timeline of fashion design and related cultural events to provide narrative context. “Looks in detail” feature spreads analyze specific fashions/ outfits, with an annotated illustration or photograph.
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e have an intimate, corporeal relationship with clothing—it accompanies us every day of our lives; its form and function are fulfilled by our own bodies. As such, we interact with it in a completely different way than we do with most other products of design.
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GREETINGS FROM RETRO DESIGN A Decade-by-Decade Survey of Graphic Style
Greetings from Retro Design explores and explains the unique graphic style of each decade during the twentieth century from the 1900s to the 1990s. Each chapter provides a detailed overview of graphic design in one decade, with information about influences from other fields such as politics, technology, and architecture. Contains profiles of key designers, a timeline of graphic design, and feature spreads revealing the key typefaces of each decade. “Dissected� feature spreads deconstruct key works and analyze their key attributes.
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he emergence of new technologies in the late 1880s stimulated a revolution in design not seen since the introduction of movable type to Europe in the fifteenth century. What had been known as commercial art became what we now call graphic design, and a new industry was born, fusing technical skill with artistic vision, craft with creativity. These innovations took hold at the turn of the century and continued at an astonishing pace as designers devised new techniques, developed new styles, and discovered new uses and outlets for their work.
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Consequently, the twentieth century shaped global design sensibilities more than any other period in our history. Greetings from Retro Design tells this story one decade at a time, looking at the roots of key graphic trends and exploring how each generation of designers was influenced by its predecessors. The styles covered include Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Futurism, Dada, Constructivism, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid-century Modern, International Typographic Style, Pop Art, Psychedelia, Postmodernism, Punk, and New Wave.
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of letterforms, from inscriptions and calligraphic manuals to letters in posters and bookjackets. Some revivals are aesthetic extensions of 20th-century typefaces that have been updated technologically. Others are actually reinterpretations or variations on typefaces from the past necessitated by having to make types that function in the 21st-century and not in the distant past. Re:Type looks at type “revivals” in this broad manner.
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Re:Type is a wide-ranging survey of revival typefaces that focuses specifically on digital fonts with roots in the past. Provides fascinating insights into the process of reinterpreting historical typefaces and letterforms into modern, digital fonts. Packed with archive images showing specimens of classic designs by Nicolas Jenson, Claude Garamont, Robert Granjon, William Caslon, John Baskerville, Giambattista Bodoni, Firmin Didot, and other iconic names in the history of type design. Provides full character sets of modern typefaces, with annotated examples to identify and explain the key variations between different intepretations of historical designs.
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THE DESIGNER’S DICTIONARY OF COLOR Terms, Definitions, and Examples of Color Used in Art, Design, and Product
The Designer’s Dictionary of Color is a category-killing work of reference that is destined to become a must-have classic. Provides a close-up look at thirty key colors, with information on its history and cultural associations; color range (in cmyk, rgb, and Pantone) and palette variations; and examples of its usage in graphic design, product design, and the visual arts. Entries are arranged by color spectrum, with tabs running down the fore-edge for easy navigation. Written by Sean Adams, President of the American Institute of Graphic Arts and co-author of Color Design Workbook.
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Contains thirty key colors, organized by a color spectrum that is printed down the book’s fore-edge. The color range for each one is given in cymk, rgb, and Pantone, along with key palette variations. There is also historical information, cultural associations, and numerous visual examples.
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THE EVOLUTION OF TYPE A Graphic Guide to 100 Landmark Typefaces
The Evolution of Type traces the history of typography by looking at 100 landmark typefaces in chronological order. Reveals the origins of different typographic characters and the influence of technological changes. Key glyphs from each typeface are enlarged and annotated to show new features it introduced and emphasize the most important characteristics of its design.
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he Evolution of Type examines 100 landmark typefaces from the history of font design, from the type used by Johannes Gutenberg to produce his 42-Line Bible to the latest digital typefaces. A full spread is devoted to each typeface. Its origins and usage are explained, along with details about its long-term impact on the development of typefaces. Key glyphs from each typeface are enlarged and annotated to show the new features that it introduced and emphasize the most important characteristics of its design. A fascinating journey through the history of typefaces, The Evolution of Type also has practical applications: by knowing how, when, and why typefaces developed it is possible to match the right typeface with the right project. 64
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Foreword by Stephen Coles, author of The Geometry of Type and editor of typographica.org
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THE GEOMETRY OF TYPE The Anatomy of 100 Essential Typefaces
The Geometry of Type is the ultimate guide to the intricacies of type design and the beauty of letterforms. Contains 100 indispensable typefaces, grouped according to 17 primary type classifications. Each typeface is shown at large scale, with detailed annotation indicating all of its key design features. Feature boxes explain the origins and chief attributes of each typeface, as well as its best uses, such as whether it is suitable for running text or as a display font. Foreword by leading typographer and designer, and cofounder of FontShop, Erik Spiekermann.
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Sidebar information lists the original designer and foundry, the year of release, and the different weights and styles available, and feature boxes explain the origins, quirks, and best uses for each typeface. A unique and highly practical work of reference for font spotters, designers, and users, The Geometry of Type is a close-up appreciation of letterforms that is destined to become a design classic in its own right.
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“ Does for type users what Gray’s Anatomy does for pre-med students.” —Steven Heller, New York Times
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TYPE TEAMS Perfect Typeface Combinations and Why They Work
Type Teams splits 149 typeface combinations across 32 individual categories, allowing designers and typographers to contextually match a combination with the mood or style of their project. The combinations are created from a list of 200 typeface families representing fonts from all type classifications. Feature pages explain the underlying principles behind typeface combinations and reveal a range of useful tricks. Contains real-world examples of successful typeface combinations from a wide range of applications.
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typefaces from all classifications and styles for any category of creative project. It explores 149 typeface combinations grouped into 32 categories, ranging from Medieval to Postmodern and Industrial to Vibrant, and with a full page devoted to each entry. In addition, over 20 typographic tricks and principles are paired with selected combinations and illustrated using the typefaces from the spread. Within these pages, the perfect typeface combination for any creative project can be found.
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T H E F I E L D G U I D E TO T Y P O G R A P H Y Typefaces in the Urban Landscape
“ Crack open the book and try your hand at font-spotting—no binoculars necessary.” —coolhunting.com
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he Field Guide to Typography is the first book of its kind to help identify and explain the typefaces we see around us in our day-to-day lives. With renewed public and industry interest in all things typographical, this book allows the reader to identify over 120 typefaces commonly used today. From airplane liveries to handheld PDAs, and from billboard hoardings to signage systems, each typeface is presented as a full spread with photographic references in situ to easily allow “font spotters” to
identify particular typefaces when out exploring in the field. The book also includes information about typeface origins, key features, and weights of the typeface, along with “Field Facts”— little-known nuggets of information. Unique, highly engaging, and an amazing visual reference for novices, experienced designers and font fans alike, The Field Guide to Typography is a comprehensive celebration of our expanding typographic world.
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The Field Guide to Typography is a collection of over 120 typefaces—old and new, common and unusual— found in our modern environment. Lightly based on traditional field guides, each spread examines one typeface and provides budding “font spotters” with all the information they need to be able to recognize it in the real world. The typefaces are divided into five categories for easy reference, and each spread provides photographic examples, a short history, and key identification features. “Not to be confused with” headings act as a cross-reference to similar-looking typefaces.
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T H E F I E L D G U I D E TO T Y P O G R A P H Y Typeface Identification Cards
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GEOMETRY OF TYPE POSTCARDS 100 Typefaces to Share and Enjoy
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GRAPHIC DESIGN RULES 365 Essential Design Dos and Dont’s
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Graphic Design Rules collects the top 365 dos and don’ts from four leading graphic designers. Each rule is given as either “thou shall” (a virtue) or “thou shall not” (a sin), and is accompanied by a written commentary and imagery to illustrate the point being made. Foreword by Stefan G. Bucher, founder of 344 Design and dailymonster.com, and author of The Graphic Eye.
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SKETCHING TYPE Create Your Own Hand-Drawn Typography
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Computers have made it easier to create and customize type, but using a pencil and a piece of paper creates a different dynamic and leaves more room for experimentation. And—let’s face it— there’s something about hand-drawn type that you just can’t replicate digitally. Whether you want to create a personal, one-off typeface for a T-shirt or a tattoo, a poster or a postcard, or even if you just want to have some fun doodling, Sketching Type is the perfect book for you.
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Sketching Type is a fun, fully interactive, and highly engaging guide for people who love typefaces and love to doodle. Contains over 50 exercises and creative prompts to help readers generate ideas and to encourage experimentation. Each exercise includes three pages for readers to try out their own ideas. Some pages are blank, others have printed templates, such as graph paper, to provide relevant guidance. Some exercises are designed to teach readers about typeface design and usage; others are intended purely for fun and creative expression.
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SKETCH YOUR STYLE Create Your Own Fashion Doodles
Sketch Your Style is a fun, fully interactive guide for people who love fashion and love to doodle. Contains over 50 exercises and creative prompts to help readers generate ideas and to encourage experimentation. Created by professional fashion illustrator Robyn Neild, whose work has appeared in Vogue, Tatler, Elle, and Marie Claire.
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his is the perfect book for anyone who loves fashion and loves to draw and doodle. Inside you will find practical sketching tips and 50 fun exercises to help you generate ideas and experiment with your own sense of style. Follow the creative prompts, check out the style inspiration section, and use the sketching pages to plan outfits and let your imagination run wild. This complete resource is divided into three sections for easy use. “Style Sketching” contains a visual glossary and explains how to combine colors and draw textiles. “Style Inspiration” looks at fashion tibes, design through the decades, and designer icons. And “Sketch Your Style” provides a style journal and a style planner.
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H O W TO S K E T C H T R E E S & P L A N T S Tips & Techniques for Fast, Fresh, Freehand Drawing
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Using trees and plants as a framework for a series of sketched investigations, this uniquely presented book and sketchbook offers new ways of slowing the world down and, ultimately, keeping our curiosity fresh. 210 x 145 mm, 81/4 x 53/4 in, 128 pages
The introduction explains the ethos of the book and features examples from art history of the importance of sketching from nature. The Basics section runs through the fundamentals of sketching such as line, tone and composition. Each ends with exercises (called Your Turn) in which readers are encouraged to practice for themselves what they’ve just learnt. The accompanying sketchbook provides an easy opportunity to do this. One issue with many how-to-draw books is that they demonstrate only one way of drawing (i.e. that of the author). The next section, “Multiples,” includes a number of different artists’ responses to the same subject (a piece of fruit, a tree in the garden etc.). This underlines the central idea that readers can and should discover their own way(s) of working. 80
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How to Sketch Trees and Plants provides everything a complete beginner needs to know in order to produce expressive, stylish sketches quickly and accurately. Each section covers a key area of sketching, such as perspective, tone, and light, with an emphasis on recording subjects with speed and precision. This unique pack combines a 128-page book with a 100-page pad that can be used to practice skills and drills. “Your Turn” feature pages present exercises that are linked to the pad, and “Multiples” feature spreads provide creative prompts.
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T H E H I S TO RY O F P H OTO G R A P H Y IN 50 CAMERAS The History of Photography in 50 Cameras explores the 180-year story of perhaps the most widely used device ever built. Covers cameras of all forms, from the first “mousetrap” camera of 1835 to the latest camera-phone. Reveals the origins and development of each model, and traces the stories of the photographers who used them. Lavishly illustrated with photographs of all the camera models, as well as iconic images made with them by world-renowned photographers.
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rom the moment of photography’s introduction in 1839, it changed the way the people saw the world and everything in it. The camera was the tool that brought new chemistry and optics together, and as photographic chemistry improved and new materials developed, so designs changed. More importantly, as the demand grew from ordinary people, so manufacturers changed how they made cameras. For much of the camera’s history it was a mechanical device. By the 1950s, electrical control of shutters and
exposure requiring a battery had increasingly became the norm. The arrival of commercially viable digital cameras, which recorded an image on a CCD sensor rather than film from the early 1980s, transformed the camera to a fully electronic device. The History of Photography in 50 Cameras relates this story by selecting fifty landmark cameras and analyzing them in chronological order. The origin and development of each model is described in detail, along with its impact on both the art and science of photography.
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Written by the Director-General of the Royal Photographic Society, Dr Michael Pritchard.
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THE ART OF THE CYCLING JERSEY Iconic Cycle Wear Past and Present
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But cycling jerseys have evolved into something bigger than all those things. Some jerseys are iconic, others stylish, and some are beautiful. They can evoke good times or bad times, success or failure. Above all, jerseys mark the great occasions of cycling, they speak of its history, its personalities and its style. And all jerseys have an element of art in their design. The Art of the Cycling Jersey celebrates the cycling jersey in all its forms. With stunning pictures and snatches of history, this is the story of the cycling jersey told in 192 gorgeous pages. From the first simple garments that early cyclists raced in, to the technology-laden jerseys top riders use today. This book looks at the iconic jerseys associated with great riders and with great teams, the jerseys of champions and nations, and the jerseys that leaders wear in the most famous races.
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The Art of the Cycling Jersey is a unique, lavishly presented history of the most iconic item of cycle wear: the jersey. Explores the origins, design, and history of each jersey, the team that wore it, and the riders and races with which it was most closely associated. Includes team jerseys, national jerseys, and competition jerseys. Organized chronologically, each chapter looks at a different period, from the earliest days of professional road racing to today’s high-tech materials. Includes stunning archive photography and specially sourced images of all the cycling jerseys.
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THE BIKE DECONSTRUCTED A Grand Tour of the Modern Bicycle
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The Bike Deconstructed literally and figuratively dismantles the modern road bicycle in order to look at the design, origins, and evolution of each constituent part. From the anatomy of the drive chain to the geometry of the main frame, every aspect of the bike is examined in detail. Includes stunning photography and a wide range of detailed technical diagrams. Foreword by David Harmon, Eurosport commentator.
“ The book is a visual feast . . . another great addition to your cycling bookshelf.” —bikecommuters.com
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T H E H I S TO RY O F C Y C L I N G IN FIFTY BIKES The History of Cycling in Fifty Bikes tells the 200-year story of the bicycle by looking at 50 of its most important and interesting models. Covers social history (the bike provided cheap transport to the masses), sporting history (from the origins of the Tour de France to the model used by the great Eddy Merckx), and the history of technology (from the development of the chains and gears to “superbikes” such as the Lotus 108). Illustrated throughout with a wide range of classic and contemporary images.
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Bikes come in all shapes and sizes and the history of cycling is one of innovation in design: from Macmillan’s first pedal-driven cycle to the freestyling BMX, the humble cycle continues to surprise and delight. The History of Cycling in Fifty Bikes tells the story of the bicycle through 50 iconic machines, starting with the first primitive wooden two-wheelers through to carbon-fiber super bikes and the designs of the future, celebrating sporting achievements, technological advances and world records along the way.
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T H E R AV E N & O T H E R TA L E S A Graphic Horror Novel
The Raven & Other Tales is a graphic version of the classic poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Also includes: “The Masque of the Red Death,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Black Cat,” and “The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.” Features specially commissioned full-color sequential art by illustrator Pete Katz. Other titles in the Graphic Horror Novel series include: Dracula (Bram Stoker), Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus (Mary Shelley), and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson).
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T H E C R E AT I V E W R I T E R ’ S N O T E B O O K A Creative Journal for Fiction Writers
The Creative Writer’s Notebook is the perfect workout for literature students, creative thinkers, and aspiring authors. Contains 70 thought-provoking creative-writing exercises for inspiration and stimulation. Profiles 20 great modern authors and explores what makes their writing style unique. Also available: The Philsopher’s Notebook and The Children’s Writer’s Notebook.
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Covering the key elements of fiction writing, including character, setting, dialogue, and tone, The Creative Writer’s Notebook presents techniques used by some of the most celebrated authors in modern times.
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FIT DOG Tips & Tricks to Give Your Pet a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life
Keep your best friend around for many years to come with Fit Dog, a book that proves you can teach old (and young) dogs new tricks. Contains essential health, grooming, and exercise information that will keep your dog looking and feeling good. Step-by-step training advice for dogs of any age or breed— with difficulty rating, tips, and troubleshooting advice—will keep your dog mentally agile and physically active. Written by Arden Moore, animal-behavior consultant, television presenter, and the author of more than 25 books on all aspects of dog and cat care.
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hink of this book as your customized guide to all things dog. It is filled with step-by-step guidelines, surprising tips and tricks, and canine insights, all designed to ensure your fourlegged chum enjoys a long, healthy life. While cats may outnumber dogs worldwide, dogs are still man’s (and woman’s) best friend and canine popularity is stronger than ever.
Paw through the pages of Fit Dog and discover how to be truly your dog’s best friend. Learn pet first aid. Outsmart your misbehaving dog by re-channeling his need to dig or chew in more acceptable ways. Discover how to stretch your family budget without sacrificing the quality of care for your dog. And learn how to make smart nutritional choices and prevent your dog from turning into an overweight chowhound.
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Foreword by Lorie Huston, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and pet-care blogger.
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THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF PUPPIES The Body Language of Little Dogs
The Secret Language of Puppies decodes the body language of juvenile dogs and provides invaluable insight into all forms of canine communication. Boost your confidence and make your puppy happier by understanding what your pet is telling you and learning how best to react. Based on the author’s own extensive experience with dogs, the text also draws on influential scientific studies and the latest research and techniques. I llustrated throughout with full-color photographs and packed with special features—such as “Behind the Signs” and “Puppy Fact” boxes—that provide easy-access information.
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puppy comes with a lot of specific challenges. From ears to paws, they are bundles of energy. Mischievous and constantly testing boundaries, they will keep their owners on their toes. Pups will need to be housebroken, crate trained, and taught basic commands. They may chew your shoes, dig up your garden, or take play too far by nipping at your hands and feet. It will be your job to teach them appropriate behavior.
The Secret Language of Puppies is your partner during this first year, your one-stop guide when looking for answers. Learn to translate the vocal communication, behavior, and body language of your puppy. Understand how your puppy sees the world. Know how your attempts at communication and interaction are interpreted, and get essential guidance on puppy health, care, and training.
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T H E K E Y T O TA R O T Advice and Exercises to Unlock Your Mystical Potential
The Key to Tarot helps readers unlock their innate psychic potential with the art of Tarot. Suitable for both beginners and intermediate enthusiasts. Contains dozens of short exercises and four “masterclasses” so that readers can put the theory into practice. Also available: The Key to Crystals.
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he Tarot can help you to make crucial decisions, confirm your true desires for the future, and enhance selfunderstanding. Perfect for beginner and intermediate Tarot enthusiasts, The Key to Tarot provides an overview of Tarot and uses a combination of background information and fun, simple lessons and exercises to help build your skills.
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Learn all there is to know about reading and interpreting all seventy-eight cards and using them for the benefit of yourself and others. In addition to numerous short exercises, each of the book’s four main sections concludes with a “masterclass” that takes you to a deeper level of understanding, if you feel ready to do so.
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T H E F I E L D G U I D E TO K N OT S How to Identify, Tie, and Untie 70 Essential Knots for Outdoor Pursuits
The Field Guide to Knots is a highly practical guide to identifying and using 70 knots in the real world. A complete resource for using knots in the outdoors—whether for sailing, camping, hunting, sports, or survival—covering all aspects of recognition, tying, and usage. Contains over 200 easy-to-understand diagrams and color photographs.
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hoose the right knot for the job with this unique guide to outdoor knots. Whether you need to build a shelter, abseil a cliff, tie up a horse, or anchor a boat, you’ll find the selection process in The Field Guide to Knots quick, easy, and unlike any other knot book. You’ll learn not only how to tie knots, but also how to recognize and untie them, and how to assess your needs and choose from among the often bewildering options of knots, bends, hitches, loops, and lashings. While other knot-tying books assume that you are starting from scratch with
one or two pieces of rope, this book equips readers with everything they need to identify an existing knot, assess its purpose, and if necessary untie it in order to retie it more effectively or replace it with a different, more suitable type of knot. Clear step-by-step instructions accompanied by colorful diagrams make even complex knots easy to learn and remember. The Field Guide to Knots contains 70 carefully chosen knots that provide invaluable tools for safety, survival, and enjoyment of every outdoor sport.
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U LT I M AT E M I L I TA R Y F I T N E S S Workout Challenges of the World’s Armed Forces
Ultimate Military Fitness is a guide to the workout challenges used by the world’s leading armed forces to test their recruits. Includes the US Marine Corp Combat Fitness Test, the British Paratroop Regiment Entrance Fitness Test, and Canada’s Joint Task Force Two Specialist Physical Fitness Test. Feature boxes provide tips on how to perform drills and exercises correctly in order to avoid injury. Contains over 250 diagrams and color photographs. Designed to tap into to the rapidly growing craze for “bootcamp fitness” and “adventure racing,” such as Tough Mudder (1.5 million participants since 2010).
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et into shape and test yourself against the world’s toughest warriors with Ultimate Military Fitness— a collection of physical fitness tests from military units around the globe. Learn what it takes to join, advance and thrive in the world’s most physically demanding profession. Find out if you’d be accepted as a recruit or could already pass basic training for the army, navy, marines or air force at home or abroad. Train for the extraordinary physical demands of a special forces entrance exam and see if you can make the grade.
More than a dozen countries from Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Pacific are represented in almost 40 tests, complete with protocols, scoring procedures, and special provisions for men and women, officers and enlisted personnel, new recruits and career soldiers. And if you can’t pass the tests yet, there’s a section of test-taking strategies and tips for improving your performance on everything from pull-ups to running with full combat gear to the infamous “beep test.”
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T H E B R E A K T H R O U G H T H E WA L L W E E K - B Y- W E E K W O R K O U T T R A C K E R With Motivation and Inspiration from World-Champion Athletes
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et serious about your workout with The Break Through the Wall Week-byWeek Workout Tracker. This training diary lets you see your progress as you track your workouts. Now you’ll be able to zone in on your goals as you record your cardio activity, resistance training, and diet. You can also track which muscle groups you want to target and your sustained heart rate during each workout. With motivation and inspiration from 26 world-champion athletes, The Break Through the Wall Workout Tracker is a must-have for the aspiring athlete. You can be your own best personal trainer., but you need that edge that will put you ahead of the rest. This resource enables you to keep track of your progress and helps you pay close attention to all the elements that make you the athlete you strive to be. It’s designed to follow you through a six-month workout period—long enough to see real progress, but not so long that your goals seem out of reach.
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The Break Through the Wall Workout Tracker is the perfect logbook for athletes who want to fulfill their potential. Contains daily trackers and weekly journals covering a 26-week period, allowing readers to monitor all of the key elements of their fitness.
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A C T I O N P A C K E D S U R V I VA L Designed to be read on the go, the titles in this series are portable, pocket-sized, rough, tough, and rugged! Each book comes in a splash-proof, perspex wallet with a durable zip lock so it can endure every sort of terrain. Go wild and learn the skills for adventure with these outdoor action packs. No nonsense guides packed with clear information, practical advice and top tips so you can master all of the necessary skills to ensure a thrilling yet danger-dodging exploration, every time. With easy-to-understand, colorful illustrations these books provide ultimate step-by-step reference for every outdoor situation that you might encounter.
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ction Packed Survival is a scuff-proof guide to staying safe in the great outdoors and is full of hundreds of tips and techniques to keep you out of trouble. This book is illustrated with simple, step-by-step diagrams to aid any action packed expedition. Don’t forget to use the Quick-Check Flash Cards for fast answers to survival situations and to boost your wilderness skills to the max!
The extreme adventures don’t stop there, inside the wallet you will also find QuickCheck Flash Cards with things to identify plus all of the ultimate techniques and tips to achieve supreme survivor status.
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THE CAMPING BIBLE The Essential Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts
The Camping Bible is packed with tips and advice for planning a safe, successful, and risk-free camping trip. Suitable whether you’re alone or part of a group, it also contains a special chapter for camping with children. Provides a host of easy-to-follow techniques to deal with any emergency that might arise. Illustrated throughout and packed with useful in-the-field advice, this practical companion will slot perfectly into any backpack or glove compartment. Lay-flat wire-o binding allows hands-free reading.
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his is the only book you’ll ever need for life in the great outdoors, whether you’re hiking, camping, or staying in an RV. Useful for both beginners and more advanced campers, this handy reference provides all of the easy-to-follow diagrams, charts, instructions, and tips you need for the perfect camping trip. Plus, you’ll learn to navigate the woods, filter water, deal with emergencies, and much more.
The Camping Bible covers all aspects of camping, including: how to get started; living in the outdoors; family, group, and solo camping; campsite cuisine; and everything else you’ll need to know. Discover fun activities for everybody, learn about troubleshooting all types of camping problems and emergencies, and find out how and where to pitch your tent. Everything you need is contained in this handy guide.
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P L AY I N G C A R D S The Complete Guide to 52 Games, 52 Tricks, and 52 Skills
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his fun-packed title combines the three key areas of playing cards— games, tricks, and skills—making it the essential card companion, and granting readers instant access to card enlightenment. Playing Cards delves into the mysterious history of cards, presents a multitude of games and their variations, reveals the secrets behind dazzling tricks of varying difficulty, and explains the essential card skills needed to perform feats of dexterity.
Playing Cards is a unique, stylish guide— available with a textured cover with rounded corners or in a wire-o format— that will provide endless hours of entertainment. It is essential reading for all those who wish to enhance their card skills and repertoire of tricks and games, wherever and whenever they choose to.
Presented with clearly illustrated stepby-step instructions throughout, the contents include: 52 card games, ranging from the common to the arcane, and from the simple to the complex, including rules, popular variations, and tips for successful play; 52 magic tricks to amuse and entertain, from sleight of hand to close-up magic, with full instructions for mastering the art of card trickery and deception; and 52 card skills and feats that will enable readers to shuffle, flip, cut, and palm their way to total card mastery.
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101 E X P E R I M E N T S 1 0 1 T H I N G S T O FOR THE WEEKEND M A K E & D O O N THE WEEKEND S C I E N T I ST Fascinating Fun with Everyday Objects
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his wittily illustrated book bubbles with truly amazing tricks, simple science experiments, and inventions that can be conjured from everyday household items. With 101 Incredible Experiments for the Weekend Scientist readers can learn how to make glow-in-the-dark gherkins, extract DNA from food, create a static electricity flea circus, make square bubbles, and much more. As well as being great fun, “Real Science” feature boxes appear throughout the book to provide background information and scientific explanations.
ake a trip down memory lane with this fabulous guide to the lost art of “make do and mend.” Enter the wonderful world of your toolshed (or workshop, basement, or garage) and rediscover the tools and techniques to inner peace and harmony. 101 Things to Make & Do on the Weekend features tasks, tools, and simple projects that get you back to basics in backyard construction, method, and practice. The retro styling and hand-drawn illustrations make it an ideal gift for a “big kid” nostalgic for the golden age of traditional pastimes.
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X R P Q U I D F W J E L B E V N B S J G B H A Quid Publishing Level 4 Sheridan House 114 Western Road Hove BN3 1DD ENGLAND
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