Most Popular Books by Brian Williams

Presents an overview of Tutankhamen's life as well as his influence on history and the world.

Discusses the accomplishments of men and women who have given us important inventions in the area of communications.

Highlights techniques of warfare from Roman times to the present day.

A biography of the German engineer and inventor who pioneered in building motor-driven vehicles.

Explores the history of invention in space technology, including rockets, space telescopes, and satellites.

An introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, people, and culture of Russia.

Introduces different kinds of transportation by land, air, sea, and space.

A biography concentrating on the childhood of the British statesman, soldier, and historian.

From a tiny Swedish carmaker, Saab grew into one of the most recognized brands in the auto industry building truly inspired and captivating cars. Under GM umbrella, it entered into a slow but steady decline before going bankrupt in 2011. This book is about the carmaker and its evolution, its people and their ingenuity, its cars and their quirkiness, and its fans and their loyalty. It is about what had made this carmaker so special.

Success, failure, heroism, stupidity, talent, skulduggery ... Upton Park has seen it all. If supporting his club for fifty years has taught Brian Williams one thing it's that football fans definitely need a sense of humour - how else would they cope with the trials and tribulations that are part and parcel of cheering on their team? In this frank and funny take on the travails of a die-hard football supporter, Williams takes a nostalgic look back at some of the great players, great triumphs and great calamities that have marked West Ham's time at Upton Park, exploring the club's influence on its fans, the East End and football as a whole over the course of a lifetime. A Fever Pitch for the Premier League generation, Nearly Reach the Sky is an anecdotal journey through the seminal goals, games, fouls and finals, told with all the comedy, tragedy and irrationality fans of any team will recognise. This is a witty, fond, passionate and poignant tribute to the end of an era at Upton Park, as well as a universal meditation on the perks and perils of football fandom.

Have you ever wondered who first thought of using punched cards to program computers? Or what computers were like before the triode was invented? Every great idea had to start somewhere! Great Inventions: Computers shows you how many important technological breakthroughs, from the abacus to the e-book, went from the drawing board to our homes and schools. The inventions are arranged in chronological order, so you can see how, in many cases, one led to another. Learn about the inventors who saw new ways of doing things, and find out how their inventions have changed our lives. Book jacket.

Written for those with a seroius interest in the archaeology of Ireland, this catalogue presents a comprehensive listing of objects found in County Fermanagh relating to the earliest Mesolithic and Neolithic settlers, through the Bronze and Iron Ages to the Early Christian and medieval periods. Thousands of objects are listed, with provenance and present location clearly indicated, from jewellry and pottery to logboats and weapons.

These four Factfinders titles introduce an exciting new reference series that are sure to entice young readers by putting the wonders of the world at your fingertips. With over 30,000 terms and more than 4,000 detailed, eye-catching illustrations, these comfortable and comprehensive reference volumes provide definitions, diagrams, maps, and handy fast facts throughout. From the habits and habitats of the earth's animals to the mysterious reaches of outer space, from the marvels of human anatomy to the drama of the past, Factfinders are your guides to knowledge and discovery.

This work takes young readers on a journey through human history, from four million years ago to 1066. Major world events from the appearance of the first cities to William the Conqueror invading England are retold with illustrations.