New Releases by Brian Williams

Life and love; mud and blood; death and glory: this was the medieval period. This book offers an enticing look at those times. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, specially other titles in the Pitkin History of Britain series. Suitable for Key Stages 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum. More titles in the History of Britain Series Ancient Britain Britain at War 1939-1945 Elizabethan England Kings & Queens Maritime Britain Invaders in Britian Romans in Britain Tudor England Victorian Britain

Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, specially other titles in the Pitkin History of Britain series. Suitable for Key Stages 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum. More titles in the History of Britain Series

Providing a quick-read introduction to key events in history, this series explores what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. This volume looks at the removal of the Berlin Wall and is illustrated with photographs, maps and diagrams.

This series explores key dates in history - what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. This text examines the US Declaration of Independence. The titles are good as quick-read introductions and can be used as high or low reading level books.

This series provides a history of time and our gradual comprehension, measuring and recording of different types of time. This text looks at calendars. It emphasises science and history with key dates boxes and spreads that act as mini timelines and is suitable for school projects.

This series provides a history of time and our gradual comprehension, measuring and recording of different types of time. This text looks at Earth time. It emphasises science and history with key dates boxes and spreads that act as mini timelines and is suitable for school projects.

A discussion of the history of mapmaking and its relationship to navigation and the measurement of time.

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

Packed with some of the biggest, best, and most amazing facts around, this series takes kids on an eye-opening journey into the world around them. Large-scale color illustrations and pictures, hundreds of facts and figures, and tables of superlatives give kids entertaining insights into science, technology, nature, and various cultures. Designed to appeal to casual browsers and more inquisitive minds alike, each title features easy-to-spot fact tables for quick reference and a compelling narrative that offers more detailed information. The Way We Live: Biggest & Best presents cultures and traditions from around the world and examines what different groups have in common. World religions, leaders, foods, fashions, and education systems are explored.

A visual approach to the history of the human race, from the emergence of people and the very first settlements, through ancient civilizations to the present day.

′[T]here is, as with all the chapters, an excellent set of suggested further reading...′ - Management Learning `Postgraduate students should find this a useful book, since it focuses on issues specific to their requirements. The philosophical underpinnings, methodology and practicalities of research are all discussed within the context of postgraduate research′ - International Small Business Journal This wide-ranging text comprehensively overviews management research and research methodology. The authors take the reader through all the major stages of the research process and introduce the key methods. After highlighting the different contexts and purposes, strategies and tactics, programmes and processes of management research, the authors provide detailed coverage of the relevant research approaches and methods. They discuss the interrelationship of theoretical and empirical research, and how these apply to practice. The implications of using quantitative and qualitative methods are examined, and practical advice is given on the available analysis techniques and software packages.

An introduction to Mexico, including its geography, culture, and history.

An introduction to Canada, including its geography, culture, and history.

An introduction to Sweden, including its geography, culture, and history.

Reader will visit famous landmarks, discover surprising facts and learn about cultures and customs.

Shows views and maps of India, tells of its history and geography as well as people and animals, facts and figures and some useful words.

A compendium of facts and records about such topics as space, the universe, the natural world, people, places, history, science, and transportation.

Discusses famous sea voyages and discoveries made by courageous voyagers.

David Hartnell, Hollywood gossip columnist, has collected hundreds of bizarre behind-the-scenes revelations about movies and movie stars in this book that lists the gossip of Hollywood. This book should appeal to all fans of Hollywood trivia.

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

Discusses why and how men have gone to war in ancient and modern times and describes some famous battles.

A biography of the Frenchman who crowned himself Emperor in 1804.

Presents a broad view of the events and people that have shaped the world as it is today, with 70 chapters dealing with 22 major civilizations. The book has been updated to show young readers how current events are related to the past, and what the future might hold.