Making History

With a chronological narrative that offers a truly global context, The Making of the West: A Concise History tells the story of the cross-cultural exchanges that have shaped Western history. This auth

Developed by a team of authors who have spent many years making history accessible to a diverse range of readers, each chapter of MAKING EUROPE begins with clear learning objectives and timelines, and

For the first time, this deluxe visual history treats Peanuts fans to an in-depth look at the art and making of the beloved animated Peanuts specials. From 1965's original classic A Charlie Brown Chri

Provides instructions for making paper craft items for Halloween along with a brief introduction to the holiday and its history.

Highlights the achievements of history-making star athletes through photographs, facts, and statistics.

A history and critical assessment of leading indicators reveals their indelible impact on the economy, public policy and other critical decisions, discussing their shortcomings while making suggestion

本書是一部批評性質的西洋哲學史（A Critical History of Western Philosophy），特從現代哲學的嶄新觀點剖示自泰利斯至黑格爾為止的西方哲學問題發展動向，且對各家各派的哲學思想予以一種內在的批判。作者始終認為，哲學史絕對不是純然蒐編既有哲學理論的普通意義的歷史。哲學史概念的把握，乃是哲學探求的一種極其重要而不可或缺的思維訓練。通過哲學史的鑽研，我們能夠培養足以包容及

Provides instructions for making paper craft items for Halloween along with a brief introduction to the holiday and its history.

A monumental and extraordinarily beautiful guide to the Earth's natural wonders5 years in the making, covering over 5,000 species, The Natural History Book is one-of-a-kind; the only book to offer a c

If you ever dreamed of making a film, this book is for you. "Teach Yourself Film Making "demystifies the process and proceeds with step-by-step advice while providing pointers on creative and technica

Thoreau's journal of 1851 reveals profound ideas and observations in the making, including thoughts on the natural history of Concord.

Coming soon! Baby in the Making by Elizabeth Bevarly will be available Dec 5, 2017.

An irresistible journey of discovery, science, history, and myth making, told through the lives and afterlives of seven famous human ancestorsOver the last century, the search for human ancestors has

The Encyclopedia of Joint Making has step-by-step illustrated instructions for making all of the basic joints in every joint familya??mortise and tenon, dovetails, mitres, and morea??plus popular join

The Art & Making of Hannibal: The Television Series is a detailed look at the making of this highly original, critically lauded, and visually stunning series. Released ahead of the start of the 3r

Age-appropriate profiles of dozens of history-making star athletes incorporate high-energy sports photography, fun facts and statistics for individuals ranging from LeBron James and Babe Ruth to Micha

About Firearms An Illustrated HistoryThis fascinating visual account of firearms shows everything from the earliest cannons to modern weapons of war. It also highlights how gun technology and military tactics developed in tandem over time.Centuries ago, the Chinese discovered that if they put gunpowder and a projectile into a metal tube and ignited it, they could fire the projectile with enormous force. The first guns were born. Firearms: An Illustrated History showcases over 300 firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, machine-guns, and artillery, each with annotated close-up photographs and details of their origins, barrel, and calibre. It details the use of the firearms, not just in the military but for sport, hunting, and law enforcement.This comprehensive volume traces the history of firearms, highlighting "turning points" such as the rifle with its parallel spiralled groves that could impart a spin to bullets making them fly straighter. It also showcases iconic fi

Documents the courses of three history-making tours by rock-and-roll artists The Who, Led Zeppelin and Alice Cooper to evaluate how they significantly impacted the music industry, offering insight int

Offers listings of places to stay, eat, and drink; detailed accounts of attractions; a discussion of each country's history and politics; and practical tips for making the most of a trip to Romania an

Compiles interviews with and articles about the legendary rock band, including a list of their fifty best songs, a history of the group, and information about the making of each album.

As the Texas and Pacific Railroad expands across the wideopen frontier, a spirited young woman finds a triumphant love amidst the tracks and tumult. History in the making . . . July 1876: Building a r

Sources of The Making of the West provides written and visual documents closely aligned with each chapter of The Making of the West. This two-volume collection reinforces the major political, economic

This thought-provoking history of cartography focuses on 100 key maps that changed human understanding of the world around us, changed the course of map-making itself, or directly influenced the path

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This September, DC Entertainment is making history by launching 52 #1 DC Comics issues starring the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes. To commemorate this milestone occasion,

While the Wright Brothers were gliding over Kitty Hawk, the charming Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont was making his own mark on the history of flight. Alberto loved floating over Paris in his personal

Who knew more than one hundred years ago that the freedom-loving, speed-hungry, cutting-edge motorcycle fanatics who founded Harley-Davidson were making history along with bikes?? The Harley-David

Providing an up-to-date synthesis of the history of an extraordinary nation--one that has been shrouded in myths, many of its own making--France and Its Empire Since 1870 seeks both to understand thes

A course in designing and making jewellery. This work offers tutorials that guide you through various stages of the process, revealing how to translate inspired ideas into workable, wearable designs,

HBR: ON MAKING SMARTER DECISIONS

MAKING SMART CHOICES IN CHALLENGING TIMESThe challenges teens face today are tougher than at any time in history: academic stress, parent communication, media bombardment, dating drama, abuse, bullyi

Most architects who build do not make buildings; they make information that makes buildings. Making buildings requires acquiring knowledge not only of the world of information exchange, but also of th

Covering everything from how to make attractive jewellery out of paper, to setting up a workshop, to creating exciting and ornate pieces out of wire and metal, "Teach Yourself Jewellery Making" is a c

THE FIRST POPULAR HISTORY OF THE MAKING OF THE MASON-DIXON LINEThe Mason-Dixon line-surely the most famous surveyors' line ever drawn-represents one of the greatest and most difficult scientific achie

A world market in labour has been in the making since Christopher Columbus first landed on the shores of Central America in 1492. This unique book recounts the history of the extraordinary scale and c

A world market in labour has been in the making since Christopher Columbus first landed on the shores of Central America in 1492. This unique book recounts the history of the extraordinary scale and c

Yours for the Union stands as a landmark history of the making of the black working class in South Africa. Drawing on a wide range of sources, it covers the crucial period of 1930–47, when South Afric

An exciting insight into the workings of artists and museums, Making a Great Exhibition is a colorful and playful introduction geared to children ages 3 to 7. How does an artist make a sculpture or a

Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day!Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode―as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing ’til the very end…if they can reach it!Enter The Museum of Supernatural History with Jayden and Chad, where mythical monsters and uncanny exhibits are preserved and on display―or so they thought! Jayden and Chad soon discover the monsters are alive, and they need the boys’ help to defeat an ancient, evil power before it destroys the world.Solve the puzzles inside and make your way out of the museum!

Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the film’s release, this is the definitive story of the making of 2001: A Space Odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, including

Beginning with the emergence of our earliest African ancestors and taking readers through the history of cultures and nations around the world to arrive at the present day, Timelines of History caters