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A thrilling illustrated tale complete with lions, gladiators, assassination plots and a dare-devil rescue. 'A funny and easy look back at history and some of the key players from each time period, all alongside the brilliant illustrations' My Shelves are Full 'Full of historical nuggets, brilliantly illustrated and full of fun!' A Little But a Lot Henry is back in the present day - but he isn't happy about it. His little sister...

Discover a truly in-depth portrait of our planet, in this lovingly illustrated and recently updated World Atlas Reimagined and completely updated to encompass recent world events, this large-format reference atlas offers an encyclopedic view of the whole world. It will delight and inspire any cartophile or map lover! This stunning visual atlas of the world reveals our planet in more detail than ever before! It includes:    • More than 640 high-definition world maps based on the latest digital...

All the information you need to operate safely in US airspace, fully updated. If you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In today's environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the US airspace system. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current FAA data. This handy reference book is an indispensable resource for members of the av...

Aviation Weather is a comprehensive resource for everything that pilots, students, and instructors need to know about navigating all types of weather safely. This book covers both visual (VMC) and instrument (IMC) meteorological conditions, and does so using detailed illustrations and diagrams. Subjects covered include the earth's atmosphere, temperatures, atmospheric pressure and altimetry, wind, moisture, precipitation, clouds, air masses and fronts, turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, common IF...

This is the ultimate unofficial guide to Stranger Things! Now updated with all new Season 4 content and Season 5 speculation! If you love 80s references, scary monsters, playing Dungeons and Dragons, riding your bike, hanging with your friends and saving the world, then this show is for you, and this guide is all you need! Now packed with even more fun facts about your favourite episodes, character profiles, new series speculation, awesome pi...

Beautifully illustrated atlases for inquisitive kids A beautifully illustrated picture atlas designed to take children on an exciting journey around the world. This newly updated atlas opens with the continents, then presents a world view of countries showing fun facts and exciting places to visit within each. The maps are clear, colourful and perfect for children to explore the world and let their imaginations run riot.This book is ideal for home or school and find...

'No budding ornithologist should be without Matt Sewell's Atlas of Amazing Birds... sumptuous illustrations and brief captions tell us all we need to know' The Telegraph Matt Sewell, creator of Our Garden Birds, presents his personal selection of the most amazing birds from around the world, with dazzling watercolour illustrations, witty and informative descriptions and maps of every continent. Did you know that the bald eagle holds the record for the world's biggest nest - weighing more th...

This book combines a dictionary and a grammar. With over 40,000 references and 70,000 translations, the bilingual dictionary offers extensive coverage of contemporary vocabulary and usage. It contains comprehensive world lists in which meanings and context are differentiated and provides thousands of complementary phrases and constructions. Throughout the dictionary there is a particular emphasis on the basic vocabulary of each language. Created as a learning and revision aid for students of Ger...

The "Collins Spanish School Gem Dictionary", has been specially designed to meet the needs of school students. A new, easy-to-use colour layout and the inclusion of full verb tables make it a handy and reliable classroom companion. Developed as part of the Collins Education stream, this dictionary is designed for all those studying Spanish at school or for examinations. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. Have confidence, the "Collins...

In addition to an entirely new layout and typography for both the dictionary text and the guide to French grammar, the text has been fully updated to include all the latest vocabulary. A new feature of this revised edition are the highlighted entries offering cultural and encyclopedic information on key aspects of life in France. Now updated for the millennium, this new edition of the French School Dictionary and Grammar is an invaluable companion to anyone involved in French language studies.

There are many specialist terms and concepts used in mathematics along with specific procedures and equations that you need to know and be able to use. Gem Mathematics Basic Facts explains the concepts and provides the equations in clear, explanatory and well-illustrated examples from 'abscissa' to 'whole number'. It is designed for use at GCSE or Standard Grade within the UK (and for other courses appropriate to 16 year olds in Australia and elsewhere). The book is ideal both as a companion to...

There are many specialist terms and concepts used in business studies - from 'above the line' to 'work to rule' and Gem Basic Facts explains all the terms likely to be met by those studying the subject at GCSE or Standard Grade in the UK (and for other courses appropriate to 16 year olds). The book is ideal both as a companion to course work and for quick reference while doing revision. For this edition the text has been updated and redesigned using full colour.

A new edition of Britain's best-selling secondary school atlas, Philip's Modern School Atlas is divided into sections for ease of use, with each page colour-coded for rapid reference. An 11-page Remote Sensing section covers such topics as satellite imagery and GIS (with an explanation of false-colour usage), incorporating a selection of images used in studies of exploration, land reclamation, erosion, geology and pollution, with explanatory text. The next section covers the British Isles in 32...

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Here's a fun way for younger children and learners to build a basic vocabulary in Welsh. Brilliant reinforcement of everyday words in Welsh featuring 270 familiar words brought to life in engagingly illustrated scenes and includes pronunciation guide for every word.

This exciting introduction to oceans will take curious young minds on incredible adventures across the seas! A charming children's encyclopedia, brimming with fascinating facts about life on and under the waves. Little learners can dive in and learn the most important things about the curious creatures that call the oceans home, their habitats and how to conserve them.

The Oxford School Thesaurus was previously published as The Oxford Study Thesaurus.