New Releases by Simon Adams

Take a tour of the world with the Brainwaves.

MBBO Weather is a excellent introduction to our weather, givingthe young readera fascinating insight into something we all take for granted. The varioustypes of weather are superblyillustrated, as are more dramatic events such as the auroras, tornados and hurricanes. Amust for every young weather-watcher.

This authoritative book tells the story of the Napoleonic Wars, bringing them to life as never before. Includes 30 items of rare and previously unpublished facsimile memorabilia, which have been specially researched from museum collections around the world.

A pictorial examination of the empires that existed between 1450 and 1800 and the explorers who helped to expand them.

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

Produced in association with the Imperial War Museum.

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

"A pictorial guide to the world''s ancient civilizations from 10000 B.C. to A.D. 1000"--Cover.

Which political party is in power in Latvia? And what does the flag of Algeria look like? Answering these questions, this work offers a portrait of our planet, helping the reader to discover facts about population, language, religion, government, currency and more.

Today, propaganda is everywhere. It is part of our daily lives and something many of us take for granted. Its reach is vast and its importance is considerable. But what exactly is propaganda, and how does it work?

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!

¿Quiénes fueron los micénicos? ¿Cómo llegaron los romanos a levantar un imperio tan poderoso? Todas las respuestas a estas cuestiones y otras se encuentran en este atlas, que, de forma didáctica, muestra el desarrollo de varias civilizaciones antiguas de

Chronicles the upheavals that have made the Balkan area of southeastern Europe a battleground for centuries.

Chronicles the upheavals that have made this part of the world a battleground for centuries.

History comes alive in the tales of bloody battles and the ingenious inventions that continue to influence our lives today. This eye-opening book will serve as an unbeatable guide to Ancient Rome -- from its legendary origins to the eventual decline of the empire.

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.

This detailed examination of one of the most disastrous wars in history is filled with information and photographs. Timelines and quotes put events in context and help to personalise them.

Quel point ont en commun la grande Muraille de Chine, château-Gaillard en Normandie, le krak des Chevaliers en Syrie, et la cité fortifiée de Carcassonne... ? Toutes ces places fortes ont été bâties pour protéger des populations ou défendre des lieux stratégiques. Près de 100 photos étonnantes en gros plan et images de synthèse guident le lecteur au cœur des grandes forteresses et bastions du monde entier. Pour chacun, le texte explique les techniques de construction, et les événements qui s''y sont déroulés. Avec en fin de chapitre : un résumé de l''essentiel, des sites Internet, des pistes de lecture et des visites conseillées pour prolonger la découverte.

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.

Le second conflit mondial a été la plus grande guerre de l''Histoire. Il a bouleversé le monde et marqué l''Humanité par son déchaînement de feu, de fer et de barbarie. Qu''est-ce que le Blitzkrieg ? Qui était le chef de la France libre ? Qu''est-ce que la Shoah ? Qui utilisa pour la première fois la bombe atomique ? Découvrez l''histoire de ce terrible conflit et la vie quotidienne de ceux qui l''ont vécu.

This illustrated title, written by Simon Adams, examines why trench warfare happened on the Western Front, what trench warfare was really like and how it affected ordinary soldiers.

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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.

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.