During the waning days of World War II, a frenzied race was underway in rubble-strewn Europe as US and Soviet forces sought to seize advanced German weapons technology. Over the next quarter century the North American Aviation (NAA) would enhance these spoils of war into fearsome weapons in America’s arsenal. There’s the swept-wing F-86 Sabre jet fighter, which would go on to be the only Allied warplane to outmaneuver a Soviet MiG-15 over Korea. X-15 rocket planes carried humans to the boundaries of space, setting speed and altitude records that still hold today. The stories of these weapons and the engineers who nourished them is a fascinating look into postwar corporate history of the NAA and its impact on the United States’ aviation and space history.

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Pages: 224

Dimensions: 217 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 20-01-2020

Enjoy cross-stitching your favorite people and create high-quality, fun, personal works of art! Stitch up all the most important people in your life with this one-of-a-kind method that solves technical challenges for you but thrives on your creative input-only you know how to bring these characters to life. Using the PixlPeople method, select from a huge swath of elements that go beyond generic patterns and exact replicas-body types, skin tone combinations, hairstyles, outfits-and just follow the provided templates for each element. Add pets, hobby and career accessories, facial expressions, and even zodiac signs to round out your PixlPeople. This method works as a great introduction to cross-stitch, as well as a fun new type of project for those with more experience. Tips on design techniques will help your finished work stand out as a high-quality craft and charming gift.

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Pages: 96

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 20-08-2021

In this photo-filled compendium of fun facts and fascinating trivia, every aspect of the world's most famous secret agent is explored and celebrated. From Bond's cars and gadgets to his women and villains, the 007 universe comes to life for fans new and old. Secrets are revealed and myths are dispelled about Fleming's novels and Hollywood's movies, from Casino Royale to No Time to Die. Arranged chronologically starting with the character's brilliant creator-Ian Fleming-the 100 chapters progress from the novels to the short stories to the films that feature Fleming's characters but were based on no book he ever wrote. Each entry is color coded to identify the main actor and locate his gadgets with ease. So mix yourself a martini (shaken, not stirred) and enter the intriguing world of Bond. James Bond.

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Pages: 192

Dimensions: 120 x 185 mm

Publication Date: 15-12-2022

Tank design bureaus first became involved in the development of very heavy tanks after WWI. In addition to the militaries of Germany and England, the Soviet Union was also fascinated by these monsters. Behind it was the concept of transferring the heavy armament of naval warfare to land warfare. These superheavy vehicles were to move across the land the way battleships moved on the sea, and were to be capable of simultaneously defeating enemy forces from any direction. In this follow-up to his highly regarded work on the Panzerkampfwagen “Maus,” Michael Fröhlich turns his attention to the other superheavy Wehrmacht designs, such as the Grille 17, the Löwe VK 7001, the Räumer S, the Mörser Bär, the E-100 (successor to the Maus), and the 1,100-ton Urling armored howitzer. Fröhlich comprehensively describes their development, technology, and testing, and the eventual fate of those vehicles that were built or only projected. Many rare and never-before-published photographs and drawings of the vehicles complement this unique work.

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Pages: 176

Dimensions: 217 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 20-01-2020

qual parts beer journalism, history book, and travelogue, this second edition provides an in-depth look at the legendary breweries of Trappist monks, complete with vibrant images and updated information. Now in its second edition, Trappist Beer Travels takes readers inside monastery walls for an in-depth look at the legendary breweries of Trappist monks, sharing histories of each abbey, information on their brewing traditions, details about the lives of the monks, and helpful travel tips. From the expansive production facilities at Chimay, to the coveted gates of Westvleteren, to the ancient sun-baked walls of Rome's Tre Fontane, join three American beer writers as they travel the globe gaining rare access to the world's authentic Trappist breweries. This updated and expanded edition includes vibrant new and historical photographs and original artwork, as well as a brand-new chapter focused on the latest brothers to take up the craft of brewing, the monks of England's Mount Saint Bernard Abbey. Breweries spotlighted: . Orval (Belgium) . La Trappe (the Netherlands) . Rochefort (Belgium) . Chimay (Belgium) . Westvleteren (Belgium) . Westmalle (Belgium) . Zundert (the Netherlands) . Stift Engelszell (Austria) . Tre Fontane (Italy) . Mount Saint Bernard (England) . Spencer (Massachusetts, United States) . Achel (Belgium) AUTHORS: A shared love of beer has taken authors Caroline Wallace, Sarah Wood, and Jessica Deahl from the United States to Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, and the UK to visit the world's authentic Trappist monastery breweries. SELLING POINTS: . Updated second edition offering a behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at the breweries of Trappist monks . Abbey histories, beer profiles, and travel tips for England, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Austria, and the US . First American book covering all Trappist breweries, including Mount Saint Bernard, the newest abbey brewing 268 colour and b/w images, 14 charts and drawings

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 177 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-02-2023

Numbers are the language of the universe. Spirit speaks to us through our divine DNA, reminding us of our higher nature and revealing the full scope of our destiny. Plus One: The Numerology of Relationships examines how numbers manifest in a love relationship. It aligns an archetype with each life path number so that readers can fully understand strengths, weaknesses, inclinations, and commitment obstacles that may occur between partners. Harmful tendencies are identified so that archetypal limitations can be broken and devotion achieved. The compatibility between every combination of life path numbers is analyzed, weaving psychology through each numerological match in detail and granting readers awareness about the type of relationship they can expect to have with their love interest. It discloses an innovative method to determine whether past-life karma is at play between partners and how to resolve it. Decode the mystery of human relationships through the power of numbers and finally discover the truth.

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Pages: 160

Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-01-2024

An introduction to architectural creation, the 95 precut cardboard elements in this book can be combined in an infinite variety of ways to build all sorts of fantastical structures. Follow the full-color idea diagrams to create more than 20 unique projects, then disassemble them and try something different. Developing direction-following skills and 3-D creativity, this kit allows young architects to both learn traditional design rules and break them. Alternate the color and black-and-white facade graphics to customize your creations—no glue or fasteners needed, just slot into place! The vibrant cutouts increase spatial visualization skills while giving future architects first-hand experience with color, form, and pattern.

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Pages: 128

Dimensions: 120 x 130 mm

Publication Date: 12-12-2019

British documentary filmmaker Asad Qureshi works in the world's most dangerous places. When he set off to film secret interviews with Taliban commanders, the award-winning filmmaker found himself on the wrong end of the camera lens, with a gun at his temple and a price of 10 million US dollars on his head. Asad would spend 165 days in captivity before his family was able to pay his ransom and secure his release. The negotiations and eventual release were coordinated by Al Qaeda intermediaries. Throughout his time as a hostage, Qureshi was tortured and humiliated, as were his fellow prisoners, several of whom would not return. This is a true, first-person account of Taliban captivity in Waziristan, the dangerous border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Above all, it provides a stark reminder of the privilege of freedom.

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 15-12-2022

In just five simple steps, children can make a variety of whimsical objects such as race cars, a rabbit, a puzzle, and a marble run out of wood. Fourteen projects make clever use of commonly available materials and simple tools, turning clothespins, corkboard, and wooden blocks into lasting crafts and toys. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and be encouraged to find new uses for everyday objects.

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Pages: 32

Dimensions: 212 x 212 mm

Publication Date: 20-01-2020

keepsake collection of maps depicting legendary and real places for the lover of literature, history, and cartography. This exploration of the "Mythical Elsewhere" explores a wide array of places, from the well known to the obscure, through the eyes of historians, explorers, conquerors, and writers across the ages. Lose yourself in the past as you travel to such destinations as Troy, the Mughal Empire, the Congo, the river Nile, El Dorado, and many more across the globe: Europe: Candia, Kythira, Ogygia, Troy Asia: Cathay, Cipangu, Colchis, the Mughal Empire, Golconda, Kafiristan, the Land of the Cimmerians, Taprobana, Tartary Africa: Barbary Coas, Cape Bojador, Congo, Meroe, Mutapa, the Land of the Mangbetu, Prester John's Kingdom, the Kingdom of Saba', the Source of the River Nile, the Lands of Good Hope The Americas: Araucania, Cibola, El Dorado, the Land of the Amazons, Tierra del Fuego Southern Lands: New Cythera, Terra Australis the Edge of the World: the Isles of the Blessed, the Garden of the Hesperides, Lemuria, Thule Accompanied by this unique atlas and the great explorers of antiquity and Renaissance as well as poets, scholars, and novelists of all eras, readers will embark on a poetic exploration of the world. Let such greats as Herodotus, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Heinrich Schliemann be your guide on this journey to dreamlike places that are sometimes imagined and imaginary but, to those who believe, always "perfectly real."" It's a trip you will never forget. AUTHOR: Ethnologist and anthropologist Dominique Lanni holds a PhD in French language and literature from the Sorbonne in Paris. He is a lecturer at the University of Malta, specialising in the representations of otherness in the classical era. Karin Doering-Froger is an illustrator who puts her passion for art into practice by fostering talented young artists. SELLING POINTS: . A book for lovers of maps, literature, imaginary places, and real places that have become legendary over time . Features detailed maps of each place, accompanied by researched texts describing its place in history or literature 53 illustrated maps

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 190 x 266 mm

Publication Date: 28-02-2023