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Chris McNab
This captivating biography delves into the pioneering work of J. Robert Oppenheimer, from his early scientific achievements to leading the Manhattan Project and his complex legacy as the mind behind…
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This captivating biography delves into J. Robert Oppenheimer's groundbreaking work, from his early scientific achievements to leading the Manhattan Project and his complex legacy as the mind behind the atom…
A beautifully illustrated pocket guide to 40 of the most iconic World War II tanks.
From volcanoes and lava flows to geysers and geothermal pools, from bird life to whale-watching, from national parks, verdant valleys to inland tundra, and from how waterfalls are used for…
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From Pripyat in Ukraine to Bodie in California to English villages requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence during World War II, from Greek leper colonies to deserted Italian mountain villages…
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Featuring more than 350 entries, Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft is a complete reference work on the most important fighters, bombers, interceptors, reconnaissance planes, seaplanes, helicopters and drones from the early…
From their promising beginnings at Stanford to their founding of Google and beyond, this fascinating biography charts the extraordinary rise of tech duo Sergey Brin and Larry Page.
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Delve into the remarkable life and legacy of one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time: Bill Gates.
From his unassuming beginnings as a curious young computer enthusiast to…
Mental Toughness Training examines what it takes to be as mentally fit as a special forces soldier. The book explains why it is equally important to focus on stress management…
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An illustrated study of how coalition armor in Iraq in 2003-06 handled a unique multi-threat environment, from enemy armor to IEDs.
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This series is filled with scary, scaly, slimy creatures- just what kids love! Large, full-color illustrations bring each creature to life, from toads and geckos to iguanas and cobras. Each…
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Originally published: London, U.K.: Amber Books, c2006.
SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Preparing to Survive teaches you all the skills and offers you all the tips and information you may need if things really go wrong. Preppers…
The Special Forces Wilderness Survival Guide demonstrates the core skills that the world’s elite forces practise to survive in a wilderness environment. The book is divided into seven chapters, dealing…
Looking closely at how this military machine was constructed and mobilised this book will examine all aspects of the Grande Armee.
This engaging title provides readers with a comprehensive overview of military uniforms used around the world. The title begins with a discussion of uniforms, their importance to the military, and…
The story of one of history’s bloodiest and most futile battles, Passchendaele, is expertly related and explained by a leading historian, with detailed illustrations and supplementary facts.
In the absence of high-tech weapons, warfare in the ancient world was dominated by military commanders with innovative strategies. The strategic thinking of leaders led to some of the most…
In Europe, the early modern period lasted roughly from the fifteenth century to the eighteenth century. During this time, European nations expanded around the world and clashed in the process…
From the French Revolution to the American Revolution an ocean away, the age of revolution lasted less than a century but had profound, wide-ranging consequences. This book takes a battle-by-battle…
Perhaps no period of Native American warfare is as familiar as the Powhatan tribe’s fight against British settlers in the early seventeenth century. The stories of Pocahontas, John Rolfe, and…
This exciting volume explores the lives of Native Americans living in what is now Alaska and Canada. Many of these tribes lived in weather conditions that were inhospitable to settlers…
Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull are just two of the famous leaders of the plains tribes renowned for their prowess on the battlefield. This book looks at the military accomplishments…
The southwest tribes include the Apache, Navajo, and Pueblo. These tribes are known for their art, architecture, and fierceness in battle. This exciting book captures the richness of these tribes’…
As explorers, traders, and settlers reached new areas of North America, Native Americans’ way of life came under threat. This volume gives a comprehensive look at the conflicts these tribes…
A tongue-in-cheek guide on how to be manly according to the annals of history
The World War II story
This book examines some of the worst battle defeats in military history, from ancient times through to the present day. Each story brings every battle and military mishap into sharp…
This stunning volume looks at some of the most significant natural and man-made disasters in world history. Each fascinating account gives a full and detailed analysis of the events leading…
A fully illustrated and expertly researched guide to the tanks of Hitler’s formidable war machine.
Chris Mcnab
How secure is your network? The best way to find out is to attack it, using the same tactics attackers employ to identify and exploit weaknesses. With the third edition…
Illustrated with 160 photographs, paintings, artworks and maps, The Crusades is a fascinating and accessible history from the first ill-fated expedition to the Christian Reconquista of Spain in the 15th…
Arranged geographically, Farming explores the many types of farm and farming that exist today. Presented in a landscape format and with more than 180 outstanding photographs of farming from every…
Highly illustrated, Native American Myths is an exploration of the beliefs and culture of North America’s first inhabitants divided into seven chapters, covering creation myths; people, family and culture; the…
Who’s going to help you prepare for your next fitness challenge? Extreme Fitness explores different training methods to build strength, speed, agility and endurance, across running, swimming, weight and circuit…
Special Forces soldiers are not only ultimate warriors, they also have fitness and endurance levels equivalent, even beyond, world-class athletes. Whether conducting 30km route marches with 50kg of pack, or…
How would Europe have looked if Nazi Germany had been victorious in World War II? Between 1933 and 1945, Hitler developed a vision for an infrastructure, architecture, race, labour force…
The book includes the best-known weapons from throughout the modern era, from the Gatling gun and Luger pistol, to the Uzi and the M110 sniper rifle. Iconic weapons, such as…
It takes four months of the toughest military selection process in the world to join the SAS. This book covers fitness training, navigation skills and the four-week selection course itself…
Broken down by key constituent parts, such as the police, concentration camps, security services, Waffen-SS, slave labour, Einsatzgruppen and so forth, The SS 1923-1945 includes exhaustive reference tables, diagrams, maps…
This book examines Hitler’s Germany, from its population changes to its organizational structures, broken down by key subject areas such as the economy, geography, military, religion, politics, law and crime…
