New Releases by Brian Williams

How did the Victorian attitude toward poverty affect Charles Dickens? What was London like in the 1800s? What kind of education did Victorian children get? Discover how appalling conditions in Victorian factories inspired a novel that demanded better rights for children.

What was it like to be a fighter pilot during wartime? This title examines what these pilots went through in the air and on the ground. Their training, types of aircraft, and the role they played in the battles are all examined in great detail.

Combat Soldiers played a major role in wartime. Basic training took around six weeks. It was hard work. All soldiers looked forward to free time, when they could relax, play cards, listen to records or read letters from home. Even better was time off, called leave or furlough. Find out more about the life of a combat soldier in this fact-filled title.

This is a salute to those who fought in the forces and on many fronts, recalling days of hardship and loss, but also the forging of life-long friendships and community spirit for which World War II will always be remembered. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, specially more titles in this series. More titles in the History of Britain Series Ancient Britain Invaders in Britian Elizabethan England Kings & Queens Maritime Britain Medieval England Romans in Britain Tudor England Victorian Britain

Can a victim''s experience really be improved purely by diminishing the rights of offenders and increasing penalties for offending? Dr Williams lays bare the assumptions about victims and offenders that currently restrict efficient policy-making.

Maps and text offer information on the cultures and histories of native groups in both North and South America.

Discusses the homes of the ancient Romans, including who lived in them, what they looked like, and how historians discovered this information.

This series provides a history of time and our gradual comprehension, measuring and recording of different types of time. This text looks at time itself. It emphasises science and history with key dates boxes and spreads that act as mini timelines and is suitable for school projects.

A biography of the inventor who changed the world in which he lived with such revolutionary inventions as the phongraph, electric lighting, and motion picture.

An introduction to Canada, including its geography, culture, and history.

An introduction to Sweden, including its geography, culture, and history.

Reader will visit famous landmarks, discover surprising facts and learn about cultures and customs.

Shows views and maps of India, tells of its history and geography as well as people and animals, facts and figures and some useful words.

Presents a broad view of the events and people that have shaped the world as it is today, with 70 chapters dealing with 22 major civilizations. The book has been updated to show young readers how current events are related to the past, and what the future might hold.