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Science Year By Year - The Ultimate Visual Guide To The Discoveries That Changed The World

by Dorling Kindersley

11,99€ + 10% CARD

 From the wheel to artificial intelligence, our planet has been transformed by science.Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery.Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world, you will explore scientific history showcased in stunning images and captivating text. An easy-to-follow illustrated timeline runs throughout the book, keeping you informed of big breakthroughs and key developments. Get to grips with revolutionary ideas like measuring time or check out amazing artefacts like flying machines. Great geniuses, including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin are introduced alongside their most important ideas and inventions, all shown in glorious detail.Hundreds of pages of history are covered in Science Year by Year, with global coverage of scientists and scientific advances. Whether you are joining in with eureka moments, inspecting engines, or learning about evolution, all aspects of science are covered from the past, present, and future.
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History Of Britain And Ireland - The Definitive Visual Guide

by Dorling Kindersley

3,49€ + 10% CARD

 <p><b>Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that have shaped British and Irish history - from the earliest Stone Age settlers to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.</b><br><br>This edition includes over 700 photographs, maps, and artworks with accessible text.<i> History of Britain and Ireland</i> is a resource for families, students, and anyone seeking to learn more about the fascinating story of the UK and Ireland.<br><br><b>In this book, you will find:</b><br><br></p><ul><li>Contemporary portraits and photographs, alongside important artefacts, maps, and documents that bring all of the defining episodes of British and Irish history to life</li><li>Pages including information about the Celtic Tiger, Brexit, Covid, as well as the lives of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip</li><li>Chapters outlining the Stone Age, Medieval Britain, Tudors, and people and events that have shaped the history of Britain and Ireland.</li></ul><p><br>Spanning six distinct periods of British and Irish history, this book is the best way to discover how Britain was transformed under Norman rule, fought two world wars in the 20th century, and faced new economic challenges in the 21st century.<br><br>Fully revised and updated, this guide places key figures - from Alfred the Great to Winston Churchill - and major events - from the Roman invasion to the Battle of Britain - in their wider context, making it easier to learn how they influenced Britain and Ireland''s development through the age of empire and into the modern era.</p>
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World War I - The Definitive Visual History

by Dorling Kindersley

11,99€ + 10% CARD

 <p><b>Now revised and updated, <i>World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide</i> takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles. </b><br><br>Experience some of the most prominent battles, such as the Somme and Verdun, through compelling direct accounts from soldiers who fought and civilians who lived through World War I. Get a close-up view in photographic galleries of the impressive weaponry and equipment used throughout the war. Learn more about the key people, including David Lloyd George and Joseph Joffre.<br><br><br><b>In this book you will find:</b><br><br>-Maps and a visual timeline to set the scene for the events to follow, highlighting when, where, and why things happened and changed history as they did<br><br>-A list of commemorations that took place 100 years after the war and memorials worldwide built to honour those who died in the conflict. <br><br>-Chapters outlining timelines, battles, wars, raids and the aftermath<br><br><br>A world war guide for anyone interested in learning more about World War I, offering a true understanding of a war that changed the course of history. Explore galleries showing the key weapons, vehicles, and equipment. Eyewitness accounts contain gripping first-person testimony, as well as maps, photography and key artefacts that illustrate the war and its changing technologies.</p>
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Story Of The Car - The Definitive History Of Automobiles

by Giles Chapman

9,99€ + 10% CARD

 <p><b>A stunning visual celebration of cars over a century of progress!</b><br><br>Introducing <i>The Story of the Car -</i> a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring automobiles over a period of one hundred years, from the first horseless carriage to driverless vehicles, this all-encompassing car book takes you on a journey to explore the ways in which this once rare and luxurious status symbol has become a fundamental part of everyday life. <br><br><b>So get in gear and drive straight in to discover: </b><br><br>-Fact-filled narrative spreads, profiles, and features offer readers an unrivalled range and breadth of information<br>-Packed with colour photographs and artworks, fascinating facts, and biographies that bring every aspect of motoring to life<br>-Covers cutting-edge advances in car technology providing the very latest information <br>-Features specially commissioned photography, alongside evocative and rarely seen archive images<br><br>Taking you on a technical journey inside the engine of a luxury car, and into the lives of the most successful pioneers of automobile history, the book also explores the possibilities of the "green" motoring, the electric engine, and the uses of AI on the roads of the future. Combining rarely seen images, insightful biographies. and fascinating features, <i>The Story of the Car</i> illustrates how after over a century of progress and development, cars still convey that undeniable sense of freedom, passion, excitement and desire. <br><br>From the romance of Route 66, to mainstream motor-racing, alternative car culture to taming the traffic, this all-encompassing book on cars has something for everybody to explore and love. A must-have volume for motoring enthusiasts, whether a gift or a self-purchase, <i>The Story of the Car</i> hosts a plethora of fascinating topics, divided into 8 key chapters, in chronological order. From inventing the car in 1885 and the birth of the automobile industry between 1906-1925, to driving into the future at the start of the new millennium, explore speed, power and style as you race across the world with your new-found knowledge on all things automobiles!<br><br><br><b>On your mark, get set, go!</b></p>
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Journey - An Illustrated History Of The World''S Greatest Travels

by Simon Reeve

9,99€ + 10% CARD

 From the earliest migrations to the dawn of space tourism, experience the excitement of travel throughout the ages in this gloriously illustrated book! The quest for adventure has defined human history since the beginning of time. Whether it be for food, pilgrimages, trade, or scientific curiosity, people have been compelled to set forth into the wild for centuries. Trace their incredible journeys in this beautifully illustrated book! From the first trade networks in ancient Sumer, to the Crusades, the Grand Tour, and the Voyager missions in outer space. This enthralling visual history of travel includes maps, paintings, photographs, and journal entries to fascinate every armchair traveler. Be transported through space and time with the only comprehensive and fully illustrated book on the history of travel. Inside it you'll find: -Stories of great exploration, migration, and scientific discovery, accompanied by historic maps, paintings and photographs. -Themed spreads and feature panels explaining developments in history, geography, religion, and science -Catalog pages showcasing the evolution of transport networks across the globe -A foreword written by adventurer and New York Times bestselling author, Simon Reeve-An optional 80-page illustrated directory profiling great explorers and expeditionsVoyage with vikings, and pursue plundering pirates! From the ancient travels of Odysseus, to Pizarro's conquest of Peru, follow the biographies of pioneering travellers, intrepid explorers, and cruel conquerors. Gripping eye-witness accounts transport you to former times, bringing pivotal moments of historical, scientific, and religious discovery to vivid life. Ever wondered what it would feel like to be the first in flight? Or to be a part of The Great Northern Expedition? Learn all of the technological innovations in railways, ships, cars, and aviation that facilitated the greatest journeys of humankind. This book is sure to take you far away from the confines of your living room. Prepare for the journey of a lifetime, perfect for anyone interested in history, migration, and human adventure!
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American War Of Independence - A Visual History

by Dorling Kindersley

11,99€ + 10% CARD

 This lavishly illustrated, visually stimulating, and easy-to-read ebook explores one of the most important periods of Western history - the American War of Independence.Stand shoulder to shoulder with the patriot armies, as the first salvos of rebellion fire on Lexington Green in 1775. Follow this gripping story as George Washington leads his militia through eight years of twists and turns to throw off British rule and create an independent United States of America.American War of Independence sets out key events from the Boston Tea Party to the Declaration of Independence. Also included are battles such as Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Chesapeake, and finally the American victory at Yorktown and the historic Treaty of Paris in 1783.Fascinating contemporary accounts from soldiers on both sides bring the war to life, and in depth profiles of key players from King George III to Thomas Jefferson give balance and context. This indispensable volume also discusses political ideas at the time, and describes how war was conducted. It highlights each side's weaponry and uniforms, treatment of the wounded and prisoners, involvement of the French and other nations, and even the duplicity of double agents such as Benedict Arnold.Includes contemporary accounts and documents, American War of Independence is a unique visual narrative of a pivotal turning point in world history.
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Military History Book - The Ultimate Visual Guide To The Weapons That Shaped The World

by Dorling Kindersley

11,99€ + 10% CARD

 Stand to attention for the definitive visual guide to 5,000 years of military history, this book chronicles the changing technology and tactics of war. It brings military history to life that find out all about the battles, leaders and weapons of war that have changed the course of history and shaped the world.
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Medicine - The Definitive Illustrated History

by Dorling Kindersley

9,99€ + 10% CARD

 <p><i>Medicine </i>tells the fascinating history of medicine through the ages to the present day. Follow the greatest stories of medicine and its breakthroughs, with incredible coverage of disease, drugs, treatment, and cures.<br><br><i>Medicine </i>covers the gory pitfalls and miraculous breakthroughs of medical history from trepanning, bloodletting, and body snatching to brand new developments in IVF and gene therapy with compelling stories and stunning illustrations. Clear diagrams explain major diseases such as cancer, and trace the progression of medical treatment through the centuries, from ancient healers and herbalists to scurvy and smallpox, and the World Wars to modern psychiatry. <br><br>Perfect for adults and students alike, and anyone interested in the fascinating medical history of the world, <i>Medicine </i>is the definitive visual history of our health.</p>
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Spaceflight - The Complete Story From Sputnik To Curiosity

by Giles Sparrow

11,99€ + 10% CARD

 This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to Mars and beyond. Spaceflight chronicles how, in the six decades that followed Sputnik, the world was revolutionized by space travel and exploration. The opening up of Earth's orbit to satellites led to a revolution in communications, monitoring of the environment, and materials science. <br><br> For the human imagination, the impact has been even greater - the voyages of robotic space probes have transformed our view of the Solar System, while Earth-orbiting satellites and missions to the Moon have forever changed our view of ourselves. This book is a celebration of human ingenuity and imagination. From the work of pioneers like Wernher von Braun, Yuri Gagarin, and Neil Armstrong to the triumphs and tragedies that followed, it reveals the people, science, and technology that have propelled us into the Space Age.
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The Military History Book - The Ultimate Visual Guide To The Weapons That Shaped The World

by Dorling Kindersley

47,32€ + 10% CARD

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 Stand to attention for the definitive visual guide to 5,000 years of military history, this book chronicles the changing technology and tactics of war. It brings military history to life that find out all about the battles, leaders and weapons of war that have changed the course of history and shaped the world.
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Flight - The Complete History Of Aviation

by R.G. Grant

43,26€ + 10% CARD

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The Story Of The Car - The Definitive History Of Automobiles

by Giles Chapman

27,04€ + 10% CARD

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The American Civil War - A Visual History

by Dorling Kindersley

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The Vietnam War - The Definitive Illustrated History

by Dorling Kindersley

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History Of Britain And Ireland - The Definitive Visual Guide

by Dorling Kindersley

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Journey - An Illustrated History Of The World'S Greatest Travels

by Dorling Kindersley

27,04€ + 10% CARD

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War - The Definitive Visual History

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Medicine - The Definitive Illustrated History

by Dorling Kindersley

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World War I - The Definitive Visual History

by Dorling Kindersley

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World War Ii The Definitive Visual Guide

by Dorling Kindersley

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