Best Selling Books by Simon Adams

Until a time machine can zap us back into ancient Egypt, this entertaining volume may be the best way for readers to experience it. Appealing projects reinforce intriguing information about ancient Egypt, such as jaw-dropping facts about mummification. Among the motivating activities are writing with hieroglyphics, playing an ancient game, and making a royal headdress. The vivid and creative design keeps readers engaged and includes enlightening diagrams that reveal further facts about this fascinating time and place.

Explore the Earth''s core, climb the world''s highest peaks, and witness the dramatic eruptions of volcanoes. This enthralling introduction to one of the planet''s mightiest physical forces shows how volcanoes are formed, where they are found and how they have changed the face of the Earth. Spectacular cut-away illustrations, fact panels, and a lively, informative text will keep young Earth Scientists on the boil. A reference section at the back of the book includes an illustrated glossary and a comprehensive index.

A pictorial examination of the cultures, religions, empires, cities, and people of medieval times from A.D. 500 to 1450.

"Travel through the land of the pharaohs with Egyptologist Dr. Kent Weeks"--P. [4] of cover.

Crimes against humanity were one of the three categories of crimes elaborated in the Nuremberg Charter. However, unlike genocide and war crimes, they were never set out in a comprehensive international convention. This book represents an effort to complete the Nuremberg legacy by filling this gap. It contains a complete text of a proposed convention on crimes against humanity in English and in French, a comprehensive history of the proposed convention, and fifteen original papers written by leading experts on international criminal law. The papers contain reflections on various aspects of crimes against humanity, including gender crimes, universal jurisdiction, the history of codification efforts, the responsibility to protect, ethnic cleansing, peace and justice dilemmas, amnesties and immunities, the jurisprudence of the ad hoc tribunals, the definition of the crime in customary international law, the ICC definition, the architecture of international criminal justice, modes of criminal participation, crimes against humanity and terrorism, and the inter-state enforcement regime.

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A quick reference revision guide, which has been designed to help students sitting the Foundation Exam. This edition is updated to the 2009 syllabus. The title also acts as a key reference aid for managers, practitioners, vendors and consultants in the workplace and while travelling. This publication provides an introduction to the ITIL V3 Service Lifecycle model and an overview of the ITIL V3 qualification structure. The guide contains a chapter on each of the components of the Lifecycle; Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operation and Continual Service Improvement. These chapters contain an overview of each of the processes and functions in the lifecycle including value, scope, activities and metrics.

Take a tour of the world with the Brainwaves.

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.

What Is A Government? is an Explanation text covering History, Citizenship and Geography themes for Year 5. It is part of Four Corners, the most visually compelling series of cross-curricular books to motivate all readers from 4 to 11.

Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids? Do you know the reasons behind the outbreak of the First World War? Find answers at a glance and cross-check them with other events that were taking place around the world at the same time. From Prehistoric people to the election of Nelson Mandela and the wars in Iraq - get to grips with world history with this comprehensive account of landmark events.

What is it really like to live in Sweden, Peru, or Bangladesh? With its vivid photographs and up-to-date social and political information, the Children''s World Atlas gives children a realistic view of each country. Combining superb maps with expert text, it is suitable for ages 8 years up to use at school or at home.

Explains that a government is a system that helps people live and work together in harmony whether in a local community or as a nation. Discusses various ways in which different governments work to achieve this aim. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

A travel guide that focuses on the major sights of London and includes color photographs, listings, and key facts.

Once you pick me up, you won''t want to put me down . . . I''m an encyclopedia, but not as you know it. Big books with facts are boring - I''m not. I''m more like a computer game than a book, crammed with funky pages and cartoons. Forget A-Z, just follow my lead and you''ll be amazed where you end up! Was Beethoven a punk? Why is 10 to the power of 100 called a googol? How are smelly feet connected to nuclear weapons?I''ve got it all covered. Read me in bed, read me on the bus, or even in the loo! Just pick me up - go on. I''m exciting, I''m addictive - I''m unputdownable! Curious? Try me!

"Takes a look at the biggest, the smallest, the highest, the lowest, the fastest, the slowest and many other facts, figures, records and measurements from both the natural world and the various fields of human achievement. This book covers various topics, from science and engineering to sport, history, nature, exploration and space travel"--Publisher''s description.

Discover the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities, from Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures created by humans.

A travel guide that focuses on the major sights of New York and includes color photographs, listings, and key facts.

In chronologische volgorde wordt de aanloop tot en het verloop van de Eerste Wereldoorlog (1914-1918) in internationaal verband beschreven.

La légende de ce transatlantique depuis sa construction jusqu''à son naufrage dans la nuit du 14 au 15 avril 1912.

Informatie in woord en beeld over de geschiedenis en de cultuur van deze volkeren.