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This stunning volume on Chinese astrology, made using traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques, is the perfect guide to your inner and outer life. If you’re born in the Chinese year of

Shores, seas and oceans are home to thousands of animals: from the mightiest sharks to jewel-like reef fish and armored crabs. This book provides a guide to marine creatures, using an entry by entry a

From the P-51 Mustang and Supermarine Spitfire to the Yakovlev Yak-3, Messerschmitt Me 109, and Vought F4U Corsair, this comprehensive encyclopedia presents the most important aircraft flown by all th

Created with a timeless design, this edition of the I Ching allows anyone fascinated by traditional Eastern philosophy to follow in the footsteps of Confucius and predict their destiny. The 2,5

This illustrated reference contains everything you want to know about all the important tanks from 1916 to the present. Featuring detailed illustrations and color photographs, Tanks is a compr

Beginning with the Dorylaeum (1097) and finishing with Varna (1444), Battles of the Crusades introduces 20 key fights from 500 years of conflict between Christianity and Islam. Highly illustrated,

From heavy tanks to self-propelled guns, this highlyillustrated technical guide introduces all the main types of armored fighting vehicles used by Germany in World War II. Organized chronologically by type, German Tanks of World War II expertly examines the variety of armored fighting vehicles employed in the invasions of Poland, France, the Low Countries, and Stalingrad, as well as in North Africa under Field Marshall Rommel, the Normandy campaign of 1944, and at the Battle of the Bulge. The guide also covers flame-throwing half-tracks, tank destroyers, Marder III self-propelled guns, and Hummel self-propelled howitzers. Each of the 120 featured artworks displays authentic markings and color schemes, while the separate models include exhaustive specifications. This is a key reference guide for military modelers and World War II enthusiasts.

Two military experts present a fascinating exploration of the world’s finest combat aircraft, comparing and contrasting adversaries in aerial warfare. From the German Fokker Triplane of World War I

A gorgeously illustrated and designed exploration of Eastern spirituality and culture through more than 80 proverbs drawn from Chinese philosophy. The sayings known as Cheng-yu, represen

One of the most influential books of all time gets a stunningly designed, dual-language edition, complete with a new translation, introduction, and editorial notes. No understanding of Chinese

Exquisitely produced with a traditional Chinese binding, this edition of The Prophet will be cherished by all fans of Gibran’s spiritual and wise guide to life. Love, marriage, children, work, j

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, this dramatic visual history explores every area of operation with firsthand accounts, timelines, and maps. With the aid of specially commissioned

With more than 1,600 photographs and artworks, this appealing, accessible encyclopedia explores the world of birds. Did you know that marabou storks are known as “undertaker birds?&rdquo

Ranging from the Egyptians to the late Roman Empire, Ancient Peoples in Their Own Words celebrates historical primary sources in an exciting, accessible way. Presenting numerous ancient inscription

A highly illustrated and accessible account of the development of air warfare, from the first skirmishes over the Western Front in World War I to today’s hi-tech netcentric aerial battlespace. &

A highly illustrated and accessible account of tank warfare through history and around the world. Explore the development of tank warfare, from its first significant use at Cambrai during Worl

From two military experts comes an outstanding and comprehensive one-volume visual guide to the complex conflict that was the Second World War. Covering every major battle, from the invasion of Poland in 1939 to the defeat of Japan in 1945,World War II Illustrated Atlas plots the exact course of the land, sea, and air campaigns in fine detail. It examines the land operations in Northwest Europe, Italy, North Africa, Russia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific; the naval war in the Atlantic and Mediterranean; the great carrier battles in the Pacific; and the strategic bombing campaigns of Europe and the Pacific, culminating in the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This edition offers an additional 25 maps, ranging from the St. Nazaire raid of 1942 to the battle for Corregidor in February 1945. The isometric map views provide a new perspective on the war, and include descriptions and photographs from each event.

A richly illustrated examination of the history, weapons, and warrior culture of the Vikings. Beginning in 789 CE, the Vikings raided monasteries, sacked settlements, and invaded the Atlantic coast

An illustrated examination of what was arguably the best infantry weapon during World War II: the German MP40. Of all infantry weapons conceived during the 20th century, few were as important as

From a former pilot and military expert comes a superbly illustrated and technically detailed look at an iconic fighter plane: the B-17 Flying Fortress. Designed in the mid-1930s, the Boeing B-

Take an in-depth look at one of World War II’s most famous battleships, the Bismarck—including a gripping account of its final hours. During World War II, much of the Allied fleet w

This authoritatively written, fully annotated, and illustrated guide tells the story of World War II’s most powerful tank: the Tiger. When it first appeared in 1942, the Tiger was the big

A detailed examination of a key World War II-era tank, featuring 70 photographs, fully annotated cutaway artworks, three- and four-view profile artworks, and tables. In the early years of World

These pups are barking crazy! Every dog lover will lap up these true tales of imperfect pooches. In 1924, a Labrador was sentenced to life in Pennsylvania Penitentiary for murdering the govern

Cats and dogs CAN be friends—as every super-adorable photo here proves. This is the cutest book EVER! Whether they’re sharing a food bowl, slumbering together in the same bed, going

Explore every major tank from World War I to the present day. From the crude, unreliable tanks that first appeared on the Western Front during World War I to today’s high-tech machines, these ar

An accessible and informative guide to 300 minerals and gemstones, from simple sandstones to diamond, jade, and sanidine. Discover the fascinating world of the treasures beneath your feet. Each

An exquisite edition of the most famous book on love, sex, and marriage ever written. Written in India between 400BCE and 300CE by the philosopher Vatsyayana, The Kama Sutra is a timeless expl

Featuring an array of creatures from alligator to zebra, this ABC of animals is a fun way for kids to learn about nature and the alphabet! A is for Alligator, B is for Bear, C is for . . .? Ch

An authoritative account of the epic clash between two infamous dictators of the twentieth century, Hitler and Stalin, as they vied for supremacy during World War II. Exploring in detail the G

The war in the Pacific between 1941 and 1945 raged across the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean and the whole of Southeast Asia, Burma and India. Millions of men, thousands of aircraft and hundreds of

With detailed demographics, social and economic data, and other key information, this thorough reference is a unique guide to the Third Reich. Packed with hundreds of easy-to-understand maps, g

One of a series of books on the land campaigns of World War II, The Italian Front is a superbly illustrated history of the original ‘second front’ in Europe, including artworks of key materiel and uni

The history of Pan American Airways is, to a great degree, the story of international air transport and, within that, the flying-boat is one of the airliner’s most recognizable aircraft.The Pan Am Cli

The Luftwaffe – the German Air Force – played a crucial role in the Wehrmacht’s blitzkrieg tactics, providing both air cover and air artillery for Germany’s panzer troops on the ground. Germany’s succ

The man who turned the dream of human flight into a reality, in terms of creating a fully realized airship capable of carrying a worthwhile payload in safety, was a retired German army officer, Ferdin

US Marines made an immense contribution to winning the war in the Pacific in World War II, with 458,000 men serving in the Corps. They made 26 successful invasions in the Pacific theatre, during the c

The Third Reich had the most technologically advanced and innovative weapons industries in World War II, with aircraft, tanks and bombs that could match and beat anything else in the world. What is le

What if Nazi Germany had been victorious in World War II? What would the world have looked like? Between 1933 and 1945, Hitler made many plans about transport, architecture, race, forced labor and Leb

The best political weapon is the weapon of terror. Cruelty commands respect. Men may hate us. But we don't ask for their love; only for their fear.'– HimmlerMost people would associate the SS with Hei