New Releases by Simon Adams

Offers detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.

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Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! World War II was one of the most destructive episodes in human history. Never before, or since, has the world witnessed such widespread bloodshed. Beginning with the events that led to its outbreak, World War II goes on to introduce the main leaders and highlight the decisive moments. From Pearl Harbor, Midway, and the Atlantic, to fighting in Russia and in the desert, outstanding and original photography provides a unique glimpse of the tragedies that led to the loss of more than 50 million lives. Written by Simon Adams, author of many popular history titles including Children''s History of the 20th Century and Eyewitness Titanic, World War II offers compelling insight into the most destructive war of the 20th century.

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Now back in print, this comprehensive collection of essays by Simon Adams brings to life the most enigmatic of Elizabethans--Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Adams, famous for the unique depth and breadth of his research, has gathered here his most important essays looking at the Elizabethan Court, and the adventures and legacy of the Earl.Together with his edition of Leicester''s accounts and his reconstruction of Leicester''s papers, Adams has published much upon on Leicester''s influence and activities. His work has reshaped our knowledge of Elizabeth and her Court, Parliament, and such subjects of recent debate as the power of the nobility and the noble affinity, the politics of faction and the role of patronage. Sixteen essays are found in this collection, organized into three groups: the Court, Leicester and his affinity, and Leicester and the regions. This volume will be essential reading for academics and students interested in the Elizabethan Court and in early modern British politics more generally.

20TH CENTURY HISTORY MAKERS is an important new series of biographies aimed at introducing older children to the most important historical figures of the 20th century. Through lively, straightforward text and both black and white and colour photographs, young readers can find out about the events of the subjects'' lives and how they impacted - for both good and evil - on the world at large. Throughout the books, boxes, panels and maps help out the running text, highlighting important events, concepts and key facts. This combination of narrative and feature provides information essential to the understanding of the subject, and really gives a sense of time and place.

Young meteorologists need hunt no further for all the facts to make a forecast - My Best Book of Weather is a wonderful introduction to the world of weather. Starting with basic questions such as What is the Sun?, the book guides the young reader with tips on watching the weather. Wind, snow, thunderstorms, and rain are covered as well as more dramatic and complex events such as the aurora borealis, tornadoes, and hurricanes. An ideal gift for any child who has ever wondered where our weather comes from, this book also includes an illustrated glossary and index.

This timely book on the nation''s presidents places George W. Bush in the context of his 42 predecessors and contains detailed timelines of important historical events in each presidential term. Full-color illustrations.

Informatie in woord en beeld. Vanaf ca. 13 jaar.

Met behulp van veel gekleurde illustraties worden in korte hoofdstukken de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog beschreven. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.

Una guia temporal ilustrada sobre el ingenio del ser humanoUna vision fascinante del siglo XX en la recta final hacia el proximo milenioMas de 300 entradas presentan los sucesos mas importantes y las personalidades mas destacadasDescubra que sucedia al mismo tiempo en todo el mundo en el terreno del arte y el espectaculo, en la ciencia, en la vida cotidiana y en la politica