Neil Grant Knihy

Stručné informace o dávných cestovatelích a badatelích od pravěku až po dobytí Jižního pólu.

Tato poutavá kniha vypráví o Egyptu a obyvatelích, přibližuje nám svou velice bohatou historii, předvádí umění, zemědělství a řemeslnickou výrobu, zpětně přehrává stavbu monumentálních pyramid a spoustu dalších věcí. Je pěkně ilustrovaná, což také přispívá k dobrému dojmu z této knihy.

Interim leaders play a crucial role as change agents in the modern gig economy, essential for driving organizational progress. This book offers insights for human resource professionals, change management specialists, project managers, and executives on leveraging the evolving talent landscape. Neil Grant explores the significance of interim leadership, providing a framework for understanding its impact on organizations and guiding professionals in effectively navigating this shift.

Ideal for solving all your general knowledge problems and for finding out about the world, this book is a treasure-trove of information to satisfy all young enquiring minds.With over 300 questions and answers illustrated in full colour, Find Out About is an invaluable reference book

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This sumptuously illustrated history of the world is designed specifically for grade schoolers, tracing the evolution of humankind from early colonization to the new millennium. Organized chronologically into five sections, it features double-page spreads that highlight major historical periods, including Medieval Africa, the Ottoman Empire, Louis XIV's Europe, and American Independence. Color maps, illustrations, drawings, and photographs enhance the text, making it visually appealing and accessible for children. Feature boxes delve into specific subjects and historical figures like Marco Polo and the Korean War. Each section concludes with illustrated "Who's Who" and "Timeline" segments, summarizing significant events and personalities, allowing for easy regional comparisons. A glossary and comprehensive index provide additional reference. Written from a global perspective, this book recounts key events in the development of civilizations across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Up-to-date and thoroughly illustrated in full color, it serves as an excellent introduction to social studies for young readers.

"A fully illustrated guide to over 140 clans--their history, tartans, and much more."--Cover

Maps and text depict major areas and routes of exploration from about 6000 B.C. to the present

A copiously illustrated guide to the monarchs of the British Isles and Ireland from pre-Saxon times to the present, complete with concise genealogical charts and details of key historical events. The book is divided into five sections, together with a Compendium at the end. Part One, presents information about Pre-Saxon rule, including details about ancient British chiefs, Roman rulers and the Roman Conquest. Part Two provides information about Scotland, Ireland and Wales, with sections on Robert I and the Wars of Independence, The Union of the Crowns, the Princes of Wales and the High Kingship of Ireland. Part Three discusses the Saxons, Normans and Plantagenets. Part Four gives details about the Tudors and Stuarts. Part Five presents an in-depth discussion of the houses from Hanover to Windsor. Parts Two to Five provide all the essential information you will need to know about Kings and Queens including details of birth, parents, accession to the throne, coronation, authority, personal status, death date and burial place for each monarch. In addition an overview is given for each reign outlining major events and personal tragedies, war, celebrations and conspiracies.

Set against the backdrop of surfing and friendship, the narrative follows Goog and Castro as they embark on a transformative road trip across the country in an old Kingswood. As they navigate their way through thrilling adventures and encounters with diverse characters—from a sinister hitchhiker to wild-haired surf enthusiasts—they confront the challenges of growing up, learning vital lessons about relationships, responsibility, and revenge. This epic surfari promises excitement and self-discovery along a stunning coastline.