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World War II - 39: The Rising Sun - Collectors Edition
- 208 stránek
- 8 hodin čtení
Recreates the momentous early months of World War II when stunning Japanese victories caused despair among the Allies
Time Life Student Library: World Geography
- 128 stránek
- 5 hodin čtení
Examines mapmaking, the Earth's surface and habitats, and the global community, as well as focusing on the economy, culture, and people of the individual continents. JUVENILE LITERATURE - GEOGRAPHY ILLUSTRATED HARDCOVER TEXT BOOK
Chicken Light
- 447 stránek
- 16 hodin čtení
Chicken Cook Book
What Life Was Like When Longships Sailed
Vikings, AD 800-1100 (What Life Was Like)
- 142 stránek
- 5 hodin čtení
Drawing on art, artifacts, and literature that was left behind, these richly illustrated volumes recount captivating tales of everyday life in long-ago vanished worlds.
Provides an overview of the Middle ages from 800 to 1500 AD
The dazzling ancient Egyptian civilization, which was born by the river Nile and flourished for more than 3,000 years, captures our imagination as no other culture before or since. Their magnificent pyramids, colossal temples, and brooding Sphinx never fail to awe and astound us. But even more amazing are other artifacts, ones that the Egyptians never meant for us to see - rolls of papyrus, pottery chips, and tombs - that tell us about the people who built the grand structures that grace the Egyptian landscape.
The American Story: War Between Brothers
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Chronicles the events of the Civil War, from the first shot fired at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender and Lincoln's assassination
Voices of the Civil War: Antietam
Here Lie Men Who Have Not Hesitated to Seal and Stamp Their Convictions With Their Blood
- 168 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
An unforgettable new look at the Civil War from eyewitness accounts by people who were there. Diaries, letters, journals, media reports and more. Beautifully and dramatically illustrated.18 books are contained within this volume series (Voices of the Civil War)
The Medical Advisor
- 1152 stránek
- 41 hodin čtení
* This is a used book in excellent condiition! The first family medical guide with complete coverage of conventional and alternative treatments offers clear, easy-to-follow expert guidance on over 400 ailments. The book also features step-by-step illustrations for first aid and emergency situations, symptom charts with at-a-glance diagnostic, general good health guidelines for women, men, children and the elderly, and much more.
Quick Recipes
- 160 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Quick and easy cookery, from pasta and poultry to meat.
Chroniclers of Indian Life
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
Winds of Renewal
- 176 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
A series of essays describe the excavation and restoration of some of Southeast Asia's hidden treasures
Looks at the history and culture of the Persians and describes the ruins and artifacts they left behind
Looks at the history and cultures of ancient Europe, and describes the artifacts and ruins left behind
A book dealing simply and in detail with the variety of peoples and cultures in Anatolia.Chatal Hoyuk, in what is now south central Turkey, was excavated in the early 1960s and turned out to be one of the very first places that could be called a city. The excavators found evidence of a well-established agriculture, trade, and religion, all dating back to near the end of the Stone Age.Other archaeologists' efforts in Turkey have resulted in the discovery of the ancient empire of the Hittites, lost to history for centuries.These and several other little-known and understood civilizations are described.Numerous full-color photographs and illustrations add an extra dimension to the text.-David N. Pauli, Missoula Public Library, MT
Traces the history of the Etruscans, looks at the ruins and artifacts of their civilization, and describes recent archeological finds
Wednesday Is Spaghetti and Macaroni and Fettucine and Pasta Salads and More
- 128 stránek
- 5 hodin čtení
Wonderful, retro approach to family meals with modern twists and nutrition. 100 recipes per book, all made from common ingredients and most prepared in less than 30 minutes.
The American Indians: The Woman's Way
- 184 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
Algonquians of the East Coast
- 175 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
People of the Western Range
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Chronicles the history and culture of Native Americans of the Western Plains states, including the Shoshone and Nez Perce nations
The Reservations
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
Hunters of the Northern Forest
- 184 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
Lost Civilizations: The Search for El Dorado
- 168 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Looks at the history and culture of early South American peoples, including the Chavin, the Moche, the Paracas, and the Nazca, and tells the stories of those who sought their gold
Looks at the work of archaeologists in finding and excavating Grecian ruins, describes the culture of ancient Greece, and shows a variety of artifacts
Readers assume the role of archaeologists, uncovering secrets of ancient civilizations. Stunning photographs and illustrations, plus detailed cutaways, maps and diagrams.
Discusses the archaeology and civilizations of the Indus Valley, the Indo-Aryans of the Vedic era, the first Buddhists, and the Gupta empire
Amazing Facts
- 87 stránek
- 4 hodiny čtení
Fascinante colección de 24 libros que alimenta la curiosidad de los pequeños y satisface su sed de conocimiento. Esta colección a todo color responde de manera intrigante más de 1.600 preguntas sobre ciencia, vida animal, naturaleza, física, descubrimientos, espacio, sociedad, transporte, arte, música, inventos, geografía, arquitectura y otros temas. La lectura en el hogar es fundamental para que los niños y jóvenes tengan éxito en la escuela y en la vida. TIME LIFE ofrece libros ideales que establecen una base de conocimiento, presentan ideas nuevas, estimulan la curiosidad y desarrollan habilidades de lectura desde una edad temprana. Fomenta el razonamiento y el pensamiento independiente, además de cultivar un amor por el aprendizaje que perdure. Las respuestas a las preguntas de los niños son claras y concisas, con un toque de humor e imaginación, utilizando un lenguaje sencillo y cuadros a todo color. La información se presenta a través de preguntas y respuestas, desarrollando temáticas complejas de manera accesible. Incluye una combinación de imágenes reales y dibujos animados, y ofrece datos fascinantes, como la lluvia de peces o la cantidad de agua que absorbe un árbol, ampliando así el conocimiento de los niños sobre el mundo que les rodea.
Lost Civilizations: Africa's Glorious Legacy
- 168 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Looks at the ancient civilizations of Zimbabwe, Nubia, West Africa, and Benin
Les Mystères de l'Inconnu: Visions et prophéties
- 160 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Série de monographies fort bien illustrées et présentées en textes brefs dans l'axe des "mystères" ésotériques, des "sciences" occultes et des phénomènes parapsychologiques. [SDM].
Tribes of the Southern Woodlands
- 176 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
People of the Lakes
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
The Indians of California
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
War for the Plains
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Recounts the conflicts between plains Indians and encroaching white settlers, depicts the Indians' daily life and culture, and discusses their adjustment to reservation life
Cycles of Life
- 176 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
People of the Ice and Snow
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
Surveys what is known about the ancient Babylonian civilization, looks at ruins and artifacts, and describes the work of archaeologists in the region
Lost Civilizations: Wondrous Realms of the Aegean
- 167 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Surveys the history and civilizations of the Aegean region, looks at ruins and artifacts, and recounts the archaeological search for Troy
Looks at the history of organized crime, tells the stories of major mafia figures in America, and looks at how organized crime operates today
Realm of the Iroquois
- 176 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Text and accompanying photographs chronicle the history of the Iroquois Indians, their culture, and shattered confederacy.
The Mighty Chieftains
- 184 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
The Buffalo Hunters
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
Keepers of the totem
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Describes the history and culture of the Indian tribes of the American Northwest
The Way of the Warrior
- 184 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
Lost Civilizations: The Magnificent Maya
- 168 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
An ancient civilization, complete with elaborate architecture, detailed sculpture, and a complex and highly developed society, is uncovered in this volume about the Mayan cities
The Third Reich: Descent into Nightmare
- 184 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Book 21 of the Time-Life series The Third Reich.
Describes the history and culture of the Incas, looks at Inca ruins and artifacts, and recounts the Spanish conquest
Mysteries of the Unknown: Mysterious Lands and Peoples
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Mysteries of the Unknown: The Mind and Beyond
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Mysteries of the Unknown: The Psychics
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
The Mystical Year
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Contents: Old Solar Calendars of Stone Spring Green Rituals with Old Roots Summer The Power behind the Masks Fall Heralding the New Year Winter
Lost Civilizations: Mound Builders & Cliff Dwellers
- 168 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Readers assume the role of archaeologists, uncovering secrets of ancient civilizations. Stunning photographs and illustrations, plus detailed cutaways, maps and diagrams.
Mysteries of the Unknown: Mystic Quests
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Library of Curious and Unusual Facts: Manias and Delusions
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
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The Third Reich: Fortress Europe
- 174 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Book 20 of the Time-Life series The Third Reich.
The European Challenge
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
The first encounters, conflict in the north woods, the plight of the pueblos, intruders on pacific shores
The Spirit World
- 176 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
The Third Reich: The Road to Stalingrad
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Book 14 of the Time-Life series The Third Reich.
The Third Reich: Scorched Earth
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Book 19 of the Time-Life series The Third Reich.
Voyage Through the Universe: Atlas of Space
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
The Third Reich: The Heel of the Conqueror
- 191 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Book 16 of the Time-Life series The Third Reich.
Mysteries of the Unknown: Earth Energies
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
One of a series of books focusing on the mysteries of the unknown. This book focuses on the energies within the earth and their use in occult practices. Contents: Curious Circles in the Grain The Earth's Elusive Spirit Living in the Land of the Gods Earth, Air, Fire, and Water The Venerable Power of Trees A Green and Leafy Realm The Art of Feng Shui Toward a New World View
Mysteries of the Unknown: Cosmic Duality
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Library of Curious and Unusual Facts: The Mystifying Mind
- 143 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Discusses the human mind and how it works, including brain functions, the unconscious, intelligence, memory, and creativity
Voyage Through the Universe: Moon and Rings
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Library of Curious and Unusual Facts: A World of Luck
- 143 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Offers anecdotes and stories illustrating the nature of luck and fortune
Mysteries of the Unknown: Secrets of the Alchemists
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Contents: Gold Chasing the Seductive Gleam A Visit to the Laboratory Alchemy's Golden Age Alchemical Wisdom from a Wordless Book Into the Scientific Era The Great Work in the Orient The Alchemists of Today
Lost Treasure
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Describes treasures lost throughout history in shipwrecks, thefts, and swindles, and the efforts that have been made over the years to retrieve them
Inventive Genius
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Examines the contributions of inventors throughout history, including vulcanized rubber, the electric light, aniline dyes, Band-Aids, Velcro, and more
The Third Reich: The Apparatus of Death
- 190 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Essays and photographs trace the history of the Holocaust
The Southern Front
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Book 17 of the Time-Life series The Third Reich.
The Third Reich: The Conquests of the Balkans
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Book 8 of the TIme-Life series The Third Reich. A comprehensive description of the conquest of the Balkans with essays.
The Third Reich: War on the High Seas
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Book 12 of the Time-Life series The Third Reich. This volume of Time-Life's classic history of the Third Reich tells of the naval rearmament during the 1930s & the German side of the war at sea, including the submarine campaign which in 1941 would come close to winning the war against Britain.
The Third Reich: The Twisted Dream
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Book 13 of the TIme-Life series The Third Reich.
Mysteries of the Unknown: Eastern Mysteries
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Describes Eastern philosophies, including Zen Buddhism, discusses Western fascination with Eastern mysticism, and looks at fakirs, religious ascetics, snake worship, the martial arts, reincarnation, and the Theosophical Society.
Mysteries of the Unknown: Powers of Healing
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Contents: Other Roads to Health Renaissance in Folk Remedies Ancient Arts from the East Peering into the Body's Secrets Faith and the Human Touch A Gallery of Unproved Therapies The Mind as Physician
Voyage Through the Universe: Comets, Asteroids and Meteorites
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Voyage Through The Universe: Outbound
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Library of Curious and Unusual Facts: Mysteries of the Human Body
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Gathers little known facts about the human body, describes its surprising strength, and discusses Siamese twins, dwarfs, the senses, and diseases













































































