New Releases by Richard PLATT

An in-depth presentation of nature, history, science, and technology through a magnificent collection of photographs and illustrations. Descriptive, easy-to-read explanations make this collection an asset for any school.

Illustrates a day in the life of an apartment building by showing activities going on in different units at various times between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.

Follows the history of human invention, in chronological sequence, from 600,000 BC to the present day. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.

Die Längsschnitte durch die vielen Bauten einer Burg gewähren Einblicke in ihre Funktion und in die Lebensweise ihrer Bewohner. (ab 8).

Text and cutaway illustrations depict life aboard a British warship of the Napoleonic era, covering such topics as work, leisure, discipline, navigating, and fighting.

Part of a series of reference books that give detailed information on a wide variety of subjects and interests. This book is a visual guide to the history of the cinema - its technology and development from the first silent movies to epic, contemporary films. The history starts from the cinema''s early precursors such as Javanese shadow puppets, the Magic Lantern and Edward Muybridge''s experiments with the photography of movement, to the first movie cameras and projectors, the development of sound and the glamour of Hollywood. The book features all the major genres from Westerns to epics and from horror films to comedies.

Discusses why some photographers use black-and-white film only and shows how it can be used by amateurs to create interesting effects in photos.

Offering helpful solutions to common photographic problems, this creative sourcebook, explains diverse aspects of photographic technique, composition, equipment, light, subject matter, and other topics

Discover the world of pirates--from the bloodthirsty Viking raiders to the cutthroat buccaneers of the Spanish Main.

Requests Knox to ask around for information regarding the bankruptcy laws in Pennsylvania and how to take advantage of them. Signature is clipped. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Asks that if he has any more specie, he should give a check to the bearer and Platt will reimburse him.

Refers to a matter he and Knox discussed at Club the previous Saturday evening regarding Knox''s St. Lawrence lands. Asks if the matter meets Knox''s approbation.