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Chris McNab
From volcanoes and lava flows to geysers and geothermal pools, from bird life to whale-watching, from national parks, verdant valleys to inland tundra, and from how waterfalls are used for…
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From their promising beginnings at Stanford to their founding of Google and beyond, this fascinating biography charts the extraordinary rise of tech duo Sergey Brin and Larry Page.
As PhD…
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Delve into the remarkable life and legacy of one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time: Bill Gates.
From his unassuming beginnings as a curious young computer enthusiast to…
A beautifully illustrated pocket guide to 40 of the most iconic World War II tanks.
Mental Toughness Training examines what it takes to be as mentally fit as a special forces soldier. The book explains why it is equally important to focus on stress management…
From Pripyat in Ukraine to Bodie in California to English villages requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence during World War II, from Greek leper colonies to deserted Italian mountain villages…
An illustrated study of how coalition armor in Iraq in 2003-06 handled a unique multi-threat environment, from enemy armor to IEDs.
William Shakespeare
As You Like It follows the heroic Rosalind as she flees persecution at her uncle's court with her cousin Celia, to eventually find safety and love in the Forest of…
Contains detailed notes that put the play in context and explain language and scenarios.
Anything But You (2023) starring Sydney Sweeney is a modern adaption of As You Like It, overtaking Romeo and Juliet (1996) as the highest grossing Shakespeare film adaptation.
Looking closely at how this military machine was constructed and mobilised this book will examine all aspects of the Grande Armee.
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Who’s going to help you prepare for your next fitness challenge? Extreme Fitness explores different training methods to build strength, speed, agility and endurance, across running, swimming, weight and circuit…
With more than 300 easy-to-follow artworks and handy pull-out lists of key information, SAS And Elite Forces Guide: Preparing To Survive is the definitive long term survival guide for when…
SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Preparing to Survive teaches you all the skills and offers you all the tips and information you may need if things really go wrong. Preppers…
Written with both authority and accessibility, A History of War provides a fascinating overview of warfare and how it has shaped our world.
From the Theban Wars of Ancient Greece…
This lavishly illustrated full-color hardback explores the dark but compelling story of warfare, from its emergence in prehistoric tribal disputes, through great imperial and global wars, to present-day counter-insurgency and…
The Special Forces Wilderness Survival Guide demonstrates the core skills that the world’s elite forces practise to survive in a wilderness environment. The book is divided into seven chapters, dealing…
A detailed case study of a successful business leader.
As explorers, traders, and settlers reached new areas of North America, Native Americans’ way of life came under threat. This volume gives a comprehensive look at the conflicts these tribes…
In the absence of high-tech weapons, warfare in the ancient world was dominated by military commanders with innovative strategies. The strategic thinking of leaders led to some of the most…
The battles waged from 476 to 1485 demonstrate the complexity and importance of the medieval era. Combatants included the English, French, Muslims, Mongols, and crusaders, and their victories and failures…
In Europe, the early modern period lasted roughly from the fifteenth century to the eighteenth century. During this time, European nations expanded around the world and clashed in the process…
From the French Revolution to the American Revolution an ocean away, the age of revolution lasted less than a century but had profound, wide-ranging consequences. This book takes a battle-by-battle…
Perhaps no period of Native American warfare is as familiar as the Powhatan tribe’s fight against British settlers in the early seventeenth century. The stories of Pocahontas, John Rolfe, and…
This exciting volume explores the lives of Native Americans living in what is now Alaska and Canada. Many of these tribes lived in weather conditions that were inhospitable to settlers…
Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull are just two of the famous leaders of the plains tribes renowned for their prowess on the battlefield. This book looks at the military accomplishments…
The southwest tribes include the Apache, Navajo, and Pueblo. These tribes are known for their art, architecture, and fierceness in battle. This exciting book captures the richness of these tribes’…
Elon Musk is one of the world’s most successful entrepreneur’s - the CEO of Tesla, the founder of SpaceX and one of the richest people in the world. This book…
What was the key to Jeff Bezos’s success? This biography takes a deep-dive into his career and the decisions he made to become the world’s most successful business magnate.
Entrepreneur…
A superb introduction to the history of warfare.
The story of one of history’s bloodiest and most futile battles, Passchendaele, is expertly related and explained by a leading historian, with detailed illustrations and supplementary facts.
The image of the Roman legionary is as familiar today as it was to the citizens - and enemies - of the vast Roman Empire. This book examines the Roman…
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A lavishly illustrated volume marking the defining point in American history. Published to coincide with the official opening of the new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, this book will have…
Native American Myths is a wide-ranging examination of mythology among the First Nations people in Canada and the United States, featuring examples from Apache, Blackfoot, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Cree, Inuit, Lakota…
A fully illustrated and expertly researched guide to the tanks of Hitler’s formidable war machine.
Chris Mcnab
How secure is your network? The best way to find out is to attack it, using the same tactics attackers employ to identify and exploit weaknesses. With the third edition…
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Illustrated throughout, Wilderness Survival demonstrates the core skills that the world’s elite forces use to survive in the wild. With tips and techniques from special forces manuals, the book is…
Illustrated with 160 photographs, paintings, artworks and maps, The Crusades is a fascinating and accessible history from the first ill-fated expedition to the Christian Reconquista of Spain in the 15th…
Small Arms features 52 weapons from the late 19th century to the present day. Each weapon is illustrated with a colour profile artwork and photographs, along with a description of…
Broken down by campaign and key battles within each theatre of war, German Luftwaffe in WWII illustrates the strengths and organizational structures of the Third Reich’s Air Force. With extensive…
Broken down by campaign, German Kriegsmarine in WWII illustrates the strengths and organizational structures of the Third Reich’s naval forces, building into a detailed compendium of information. Full-colour order of…
Arranged geographically, Farming explores the many types of farm and farming that exist today. Presented in a landscape format and with more than 180 outstanding photographs of farming from every…
Highly illustrated, Native American Myths is an exploration of the beliefs and culture of North America’s first inhabitants divided into seven chapters, covering creation myths; people, family and culture; the…
