First illustrated history of NASA with a foreword by Buzz Aldrin. Covers every US space mission ever undertaken - including Mercury, Gemini and Apollo, and the development of the Space Shuttle. Zobraziť viac
Special moments in our lives leave special marks on the whole of world history. Picture Neil Armstrong's first step on the Moon, the fall of the Berlin Wall or the election of the first black President of the United States. Massive scandals resonate... Zobraziť viac
A fascinating study of the root motivations behind the political activities and philosophies of Putin's government in Russia "Part intellectual history, part portrait gallery . . .Black Wind, White Snow traces the background to Putin's ideas with... Zobraziť viac
From the shy Bavarian princess who captured an Emperor’s heart, to the reluctant Empress who became a role model and rebel... Zobraziť viac
The epic successor to Tim Weiner’s National Book Award-winning classic, Legacy of Ashes: a gripping and revelatory history of the CIA in the 21st century, reaching from 9/11 through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to today’s battles with Russia and... Zobraziť viac
History has not been kind to Himalaya. Empires have collided here, cultures clashed. Buddhist India claimed it from the south, Islam put down roots in its western approaches, Mongols and Manchus rode in from the north, and, from the east, China... Zobraziť viac
Explore Celtic names and their meanings in this fascinating A-Z glossary, featuring over 1500 entries on first names, surnames and place names derived from the Celtic tradition. The influence of the Celtic tradition lives on in music, craftsmanship and... Zobraziť viac
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLERAfter the Second World War, new international rules heralded an age of human rights and self-determination. Supported by Britain, these unprecedented changes sought to end the scourge of colonialism. But how... Zobraziť viac
Take a new look at the world around you. What were the earliest dinosaurs like? How did they communicate? How do we know so much about them and why did they disappear? Which were the fastest, the fiercest, or the longest living?Based on the latest... Zobraziť viac
Fake news about the past is fake history.Did Hugo Boss design the Nazi uniforms?Did medieval people think the world was flat?Did Napoleon shoot the nose off the Sphinx?*Spoiler Alert* The answer to all those questions is no.From the famous quote 'Let... Zobraziť viac
The modern aircraft carrier is without doubt one of the most exciting and hazardous operating environments in the field of warfare. The ‘flattop' is a symbol of global military power without parallel, and it remains a capability beyond reach of all but... Zobraziť viac
