In World War II, the crises leading up to the war, and the battles at sea, on land and in the air are explored. Pages focus on key events, such as: the German invasion of Poland; the Battle of Britain; the attack on Pearl Harbor; and the destruction of Hiroshima.

Crime Fighting examines advancements in forensic science and crime fighting.

Written in British English, Crime Fighting examines advancements in forensic science and crime fighting.

Crime Fighting examines advancements in forensic science and crime fighting.

Written in British English, In World War II, the crises leading up to the war, and the battles at sea, on land and in the air are explored. Pages focus on key events, such as: the German invasion of Poland; the Battle of Britain; the attack on Pearl Harbor; and the destruction of Hiroshima.

The Atlas of the World's Deserts examines the hostile and extreme environments that characterize deserts, and is divided into chapters that concentrate on specific aspects of a desert's geology, life forms, history, and future.For more information including sample pages, visit the Atlas of the World's Deserts web site.Also includes 160 color maps and photos.

Collection of 3 Classic Books: Nights Withuncle Remusbyjoel Chandler Harriswith Illustrations By Milo Winter by JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS. Beneath An Umbrella by Nathaniel       Hawthorne. Chippings With A Chisel by Nathaniel       Hawthorne.

What will spark a youngster's imagination and possibly even ignite an interest in a future career? A book about the human anatomy can answer those heart felt needs. Many people become curious about medicine during childhood. Perusing an anatomy book designed for young people, a detail captured their attention, or made them inquire further into how healthy human bodies function. What organ causes blood to circulate? How does some one breathe? Where is the brain located? Anatomy books inspir...

An eye-opening and vital account of the future of our earth and our civilisation if current rates of global warming persist, by the highly acclaimed author of ‘High Tide’.Picture yourself a few decades from now, in a world in which average temperatures are three degrees higher than they are now. On the edge of Greenland, rivers ten times the size of the Amazon are gushing off the ice sheet into the north Atlantic. Displaced victims of North Africa's drought establish a new colony o...

This book tells the story of the province’s geology and the history of its living creatures. The first edition of Geology of British Columbia,, with its accessible but rigorous science, struck a chord with readers. Since it was first published, theories about plate tectonics and the geological history of British Columbia have evolved, and this new edition reflects the current thinking. This book also features updated content throughout, seven new maps, and a numbe...

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes an inspiring message about the future of the animal kingdom.With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall - along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard - shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all...

This book includes all the information a beginning pet owner needs for maximum health and enjoyment of their animal. The pet experts at TFH have decades of knowledge at their disposal and share helpful hints and quick tips to make caring for these pets "quick & easy." It contains the most up-to-date information on housing and feeding your hermit crab. It provides details on shells and molting and explains how they affect your hermit crab.