The period between Columbus' discovery of America in 1492 and the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620 is the forgotten first chapter of American history. Tony Horwitz interweaves his own journey through the country's oldest heritage sites with the stories of the European explorers and settlers in whose ..
A sober, hard-hitting examination of the National Security Agency takes readers inside this secretive body to reveal its operations and dirtiest secrets from the Cold War...
The Hidden Kingdom has been saved from disaster, so Kumari can finally concentrate on becoming a proper goddess. But an urgent message arrives from the World Beyond: her foster mother Ma is seriously ill, and Kumari must go to the rescue. As her plane descends towards New York, Kumari wonders if her..
On 8 March, 00:41, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. At 01:19, the pilot bid air traffic control 'good night'. Two minutes later, the plane and its 227 passengers vanished from the skies. No trace has been found. The disappearance of flight MH370 has ho..
The beginning of the twentieth century saw human civilization at its most enlightened, well-educated, globalized and wealthy. What turned it into a bloodbath? This title reveals the story of history's most savage century as a continual war that raged for 100 years. He reveals how economic boom-and-b..
About AuthorIlsa Sharp is uniquely well positioned to explain culture shock in Australia. She comes to the subject from many different directions: British-born, she has worked as a journalist in Southeast Asia, chiefly in Singapore, since 1968. She holds a degree in Chinese Studies from Leeds Univer..
An endlessly entertaining portrait of the city of Amsterdam and the ideas that make it unique, by the author of the acclaimed Island at the Center of the WorldTourists know Amsterdam as a picturesque city of low-slung brick houses lining tidy canals; student travelers know it for its legal brothels ..
"Tremendously entertaining." (Sunday Times)"Relentlessly and energetically rude about almost every aspect of French history and culture." (Mail on Sunday)"Anyone who's ever encountered a snooty Parisian waiter or found themselves driving on the Boulevard Peripherique during August will enjoy this bo..
There's more to Cambodia than Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh! This revised and updated travel guide will take you on an adventure that winds through every province. It highlights sights and destinations far off the beaten track, many of which are still undiscovered by the typical tourist: the wild Cardam..
One of the most persistent problems in Christian-Muslim relations over the centuries has been the tendency by each to judge the other by standards and criteria not used in assessing itself. Goddard argues that such is no longer admissible and proceeds to offer a number of useful insights...
Author: Unit Pemodenan Tadbiran dan Perancangan Tenaga ManusiaPublisher: Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning UnitPage: 225ISBN: 9789839827040Published Date: 1997/01..
Shyamacharan still not consoled asked, "Gurudev, amidst the chaos and bewilderment of the world, can I get any opportunity for sadhana and keeping you constantly in my memory?" Shri Babaji replied, "Shyamacharan, returning the world you will get ample time for meditation. You will be transferred to ..
Are you ready to travel back through time to ancient cities, royal tombs, and sacred places? Have you ever dreamed of discovering the tomb of an ancient Egyptian king, or searching for the legendary Trojan Horse?Time Travelers will take you there! So grab your hat and backpack, and come along for th..
A revealing look at the world's most controversial espionage organization chronicles the daring, audacious, and sometimes destructive actions of the Mossad--Israel's super-secret spy organization--over nearly a half century...
30 tahun telah berlalu sejak runtuhnya Tembok Berlin pada tahun 1989 yang menamatkan Perang Dingin. Optimisme tentang masa depan dunia yang lebih terbuka, tanpa sempadan, saling terhubung kini diganti oleh pesimisme yang melihat dunia semakin dekat dengan kehancuran akibat persaingan kuasa-kuasa bes..
Everyday life in the town buried by Mount Vesuvius 2000 years ago The houses and the monuments in 7 guided itineraries illustrated with photos, drawings, reconstructions and maps.History - Curiosities - Customs - PolitiesTrades - Food - Religion - Eros..
Prior to the nineteenth century, the independent kingdom of Lanna flourished in Northern Thailand. Lanna stretched as far north from Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai, as far east as present day Laos and as far west as Burma. Over the centuries, Lanna developed a distinctive art, architecture, languag e, an..
The Bumper Book of Bravery recounts tales of incredible courage the world over, from the mythical to the modern, and from New York to New Zealand:Take to the seas and marvel at the first voyage around the world. Dare to go deeper and discover record-setting underwater feats, as well as the French fr..
This text introduces tourism students to concepts drawn from critical theory, cultural studies and the social sciences. It does so with a light and readable touch, highlighting the ideas that underlie contemporary critical tourism studies in a practical and engaging way. Specifically, the authors ..
Distilled from the huge Encyclopedia of Japan and updated in every field it covers, The Japan Book is a pocket almanac: a compilation of brief, useful information on every facet of the country.Until its present worldwide publication, this book was used by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs as ..
2,500 years after the passing of Buddha, his message continues to resonate. This compelling introduction explains the essential of the Buddhist way of life and what it means to be a Buddhist. Meditation is explained clearly and simply as a tool for developing qualities such as inner peace, love and ..
Two lives, together, then apart, then together again, as a brother and a sister discover the riches of life. Rich Brother, Rich Sister combines the inspirational true life stories of Robert Kiyosaki and his sister Emi into one book that will reaffirm your belief in the power of purpose, the importan..
As home to the most populated cities on the planet, Asia is an emerging world unto itself. AECOM's Asia Beyond Growth is a vivid visual and analytical exploration of the context that will have the most significant impact on the world's built, natural, and social environments. That context? An arc th..
Combining original reporting with dramatic photographs and detailed illustrations, Popular Mechanics looks at the science behind the most devastating events of the past 100 years, including San Franciscos 7.8 earthquake in 1906, the Gulf oil spill, the Apollo 13 Space Mission and Hurricane Katrinas ..
Fascinating new research is overturning long-accepted historical 'facts' and transforming the story of the past. Did you know that the Hindenburg airship exploded because its outer skin was coated with a substance later used to fuel space rockets, not because it was filled with hydrogen? Or that the..
Highlighted by more than two hundred photographs and illustrations, a visual, living history of the past six decades offers eyewitness accounts and reflections by people present at milestone events in science, industry, society, natural disasters, and combat, from the outbreak of World War II, to th..
"Living Through History" is a complete Key Stage 3 course which brings out the exciting events in history. The course is available in two different editions, Core and Foundation. Every Core title in the series has a parallel Foundation edition, and both are supported by teachers' packs...
This problem-solver covers 150 of the most commonly-asked questions and answers, from hanging peonies to encouraging love in the home to energizing your desk top for career success. Each tip includes detailed explanations with charts...
This practical reference series covers everything from health and cooking to popular hobbies and leisure interests. Each book includes step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions...
Peter So Man-Fung, one of the most renowned and hippest contemporaryChinese Feng Shui and Astrology masters. Over the past years, he has released several videos and over 10 all-time bestsellers on Feng Shui, Face Reading and Palmistry. Many of them have been translated into English chalking up impre..
A step by step demonstration by internationally renowned feng shui expert Raymond Lo of how to use the ancient Chinese arts of feng shui and Pillars of Destiny to enrich your family life and relationships...
When Boxing Was Boxing is a photographic celebration of the sport's heyday. It's a beautifully illustrated tribute to an age when the noble art was a little more dignified, and a little less preoccupied with money and the politics of sport. It's about a time when there weren't quite so many governin..
Travel back in time with this visual guide to the history of human conflict, tracing the evolution of technology and tactics from the ancient world to the American Civil War! Combining beautiful nineteenth century engravings, artwork, and diagrams with an engaging and informative modern text, The Hi..
The Hong Kong guide comes in at 148 pages, is printed on great stock and has a hardback cover. Written by our team in the city, this is a book that takes in all the speed and dynamism of this pulsating commercial hub but also leads you down alleyways to hard-to-find cocktail bars and small design at..
Join author Michael H. Roffer as he explores 250 of the most fundamental, far-reaching and often controversial cases, laws and trials that have profoundly changed our world - for good or bad. Offering authoritative context to ancient documents, as well as today's hot-button issues, 'The Law Book' pr..
From the seasoned infantryman of the 1700s to the hi-tech warrior of today, this book makes an intriguing journey through 300 years of military service. Authoritative text and stunning visual content explore every aspect of a soldier's life in both war and peace, charting how he has lived, marched, ..