New Releases by Simon Adams

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.

Met behulp van veel gekleurde illustraties worden in korte hoofdstukken de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog beschreven. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.

An informative and richly illustrated portrait of the 19th century. Every important event from 1800 to 1900 is dealt with in both words and pictures: political situations, developments in science, technology, the arts including literature and music, religion, and philosophy, exploration and journeys of discovery, sport, changes in society and everyday life. The Industrial Revolution took place in the 19th century and brought about tremendous changes in people''s lives. This book also includes brief biographies of the men and women who played an important part in shaping the 19th century. Each decade has its own introduction that gives a summary of that decade and the major events that occurred in it. Each decade is then examined year-by-year. 700+ illustrations.

During the past 25 years Elizabethan history has been transformed by the work of Simon Adams. Famous for the depth and breadth of his research in libraries and archives throughout Britain, Western Europe and the USA, he has brought to life the most enigmatic of the greater Elizabethans: Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Together with his edition of Leicester''s accounts and his reconstruction of Leicester''s papers, Adams has published numerous essays and articles on Leicester''s influence and activities. They have reshaped our knowledge of Elizabeth and her Court, Parliament, the localities from Wales to Warwickshire and such subjects of recent debate as the power of the nobility and the noble affinity, the politics of faction and the role of patronage. Sixteen of Simon Adams'' essays are found in this collection, organized into three groups: the Court, Leicester and his affinity, and Leicester and the regions. The collection ranges from much-cited essays in standard textbooks to papers at international conferences, as well as articles in a variety of journals.

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.

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

Informatie in woord en beeld. Vanaf ca. 13 jaar.

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

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

Imagine a life without zip fasteners, vacuum cleaners, electric washing machines, traffic lights, jet planes, television, CD players, computers and antibiotics. It is hard to believe that less than 100 years ago, many of the things we now take for granted had not been invented.