New Releases by Richard Platt

The extraordinary emergence of smuggling during the 18th and 19th century forms much of the history of the coastline of the British Isles, and the traditional image of the fisherman-cum-smuggler has intrigued historians and fiction-writers alike for decades. But how accurate is this traditional picture of the smuggler? In this fascinating history, maritime historian Richard Platt explores the captivating story of smuggling in 18th and 19th-century Britain, when high taxes led to a dramatic increase in illegal imports. As the "free trade" grew, smugglers openly landed contraband in full view of the customs authorities: columns of heavily-armed thugs protected the cargoes. Documenting every aspect of the smuggling industry, from the practical problems of stowing contraband and getting it to its final destination to the legendary hiding places and caves used to conceal goods until their sale, this compelling book will intrigue all those with an interest in the sea and its history, and shows how a small-scale trade that enjoyed widespread popular support grew into a vast and violent industry.

Les armes secrètes de la police scientifique : Une tache de sang effacée, une fibre microscopique, ou un objet tenu avec des gants, autant d''indices qui permettent de résoudre des affaires criminelles. Scène de crime explore et explique tous les aspects de la police scientifique : chaque chapitre détaille les méthodes et décrit les équipements hautement spécialisés employés par les enquêteurs dans leurs investigations. Des empreintes digitales à l''analyse : Examinez les équipements les plus récents et la façon dont les spécialistes peuvent prouver un empoisonnement grâce à une mèche de cheveux ou estimer la taille d''un agresseur par la forme d''une tache de sang. De l''autopsie au profilage : Le processus complexe de l''identification d''un être humain est détaillé et montre comment les experts assemblent des informations très variées, allant des dossiers dentaires aux bases de données d''empreintes digitales en passant par le séquençage ADN, pour dresser un portrait du tueur ou de sa victime. Les affaires qui firent les gros titres : Les études de cas entrent dans les détails techniques des enquêtes sur l''affaire O.J. Simpson, les faux carnets d''Hitler et autres crimes célèbres pour lesquels l''expertise scientifique fut déterminante. Des lieux du crime au tribunal : Les photos de lieux de crime réels sont associées à des descriptifs précis, des diagrammes en 3 dimensions et des explications scientifiques. Les crimes sans cadavre : Scène de crime examine aussi des crimes sans cadavre, allant de la contrefaçon d''objets d''art au piratage informatique, puis conclut par un historique de la police scientifique.

A historical account of Julius Caesar, covering his personal life, political career, assassination, and the Rome of his time.

Shows how the latest methods of scientific detection are used to uncover the truth about a crime scene, and to reveal how crimes were committed, explaining the techniques and equipment used by forensic investigators.

"Describes medical practices and treatments throughout history, many of which were dangerous, painful, and ineffective"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the evolution of aircraft over the last century.

Activity-packed journal follows Duncan Cameron under the sea as he searches for mysterious lost gold.

DK Eyewitness Books: Shipwreck is a spectacular and informative guide to some of the world''s most significant shipwrecks. Richly detailed, full-color photographs of submerged wrecks and their lost cargoes and treasures offer a unique "eyewitness" view of ships and the lives of those who sailed them. See the beautifully preserved figurehead of the Hamilton wreck, the five-hundred-year-old elephant''s tusk recovered from the bottom of the ocean, and scissors that still cut paper and cloth after two hundred years beneath the sea. Learn how the wreck of the Mary Rose was raised from the seabed, why Grace Darling became a hero, how a deck seat converts into a lifeboat, how shipwrecks are located, and different preservation techniques used by underwater archaeologists. Discover what caused the "unsinkable" Titanic to sink, the use of the giant light bulb, harmonicas that still play after one hundred years underwater, the hazards faced by ships at sea, and much, much more! Discover the world of shipwrecks and an amazing wealth of undersea treasures and secrets with Eyewitness: Shipwreck.

Why is the Brazilian rainforest vanishing so quickly? And why is it essential to the whole world? This story describes how a native tribe is battling potential developers. Can a solution be found that will protect the forest and allow the tribe to continue living as they always have done, while benefiting from limited development?Ages 7 and up

Before the coming of the white man, the rifle-toting, bareback-riding ''red indians'' of countless Hollywood westerns were just one of many native peoples in North America. In this expertly-written account, vetted by a Smithsonian Institution expert, Richard Platt takes kids on an enthralling journey through the diverse native cultures of North America. The story line features young brave Fearless Wolf, an outsider who grows to manhood as he leads resistance to the advance of white settlers. Trade edition includes a free Indian headdress. Red Kite Books'' Discovering series offers a refreshing take on history: 32-page non-fiction books with a rhyming fictional story line along the bottom of each spread. Children learn from the informative main text, and then engage with the subject through the story line, the spectacular illustrations and - in trade editions - the free flag or other component. Its features: award-winning author; spectacular colour illustrations; free Indian headdress (trade ed only); rhyming story line on each page; text and illustrations checked by Smithsonian Institution expert.

How did the Allies plan and execute the most massive and daring invasion in military history? Read all about it in the DK Reader that explains in thrilling detail how the Nazis were defeated on the beaches of France. DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK''s highly visual style with appealing stories at five graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child''s interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression of stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers.

Kingfisher Knowledge is a groundbreaking series for readers hungry for information on today''s hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of the subject. This learning adventure does not stop there - information panels throughout lead the reader to further discovery. Each chapter offers website links, book lists, places to visit and career information. Communication explores the many technologies that we use every day to share news and information. Discover how these systems have evolved and developed from Meucci''s first telephone that was ''held'' in the mouth, to making calls from the Antarctic on satellite phones, and from tapping the dots and dashes of Morse code to sending emails to friends thousands of miles away. Find out how messages were sent in times of war, and how censored codes can be cracked. Learn how different people communicated through the ages, from the body language of the early hominids to the loud drum-beating of the Yoruba in Africa.

An introduction to pirates discusses life aboard a pirate ship, examines the tools of the trade, and portrays famous pirates.

This fascinating kit tells the astonishing story of the ancient graphic-language symbols of the Middle East, the Far East, and Central America. The colorful 32 page book is accompanied by a fascinating activity pack featuring 27 rubber hieroglyphic stamps, an ink pad, a supply of papyrus templates, educational Rosetta Stone poster, cardboard model of the temple of Rameses III to assemble; reed stylus, modeling clay, and cylinder seal to practice cuneiform writing; world map of cultures, stickers, and Mehen board game.

Twentieth Century History Makers is an important new series of biography aimed at introducing older children to the most important historical figures of the 20th century. Young readers can find out about the events of the subject''s lives and how they impacted, for both good and evil, on the world. Ages 9+.

A great non-fiction alternative to middle grade readers -- perfect for school projects or reading for fun. Full-color, fun, and crammed with cool facts, DK''s Secret Worlds take a fresh look at familiar subjects with brilliant results! Kids ages 9 and up can delve into a wide range of subjects from nature, history, and science for researching school projects, satisfying a curious appetite, or just for the love of reading. Tried-and-tested Web sites and a Mega-reference section are just two of the innovative features that will keep kids and parents coming back for more.

Tells the fascinating story of exploration by many different explorers facing different hardships.

Various kinds of spiders, including the black widow, tarantula, and water spider, describe their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats.

A look at some extreme sports, such as steep skiing and freestyle motocross.

Traces humanity''s fascination with mountains and mountaineering, focusing specificially on historic expeditions to Mount Everest.

Introduces stinging plants, poisonous plants, and plants that eat animals.

Series -Eyewitness readers- from covers.

A brief history of the Aztec Indians including their way of life, religion, and rulers.

Met hulp van foto''s en tekeningen in kleur wordt informatie gegeven over de wereld van de spion. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.