Inc Dorling Kindersley
1) Civil War
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English
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"Take a trip through time and witness the deadliest war in US history. With the help of expert historians, find out how the fight to end slavery sparked the war, see the weapons used by soldiers on the battlefields, and meet the people who risked their lives on the front lines."--
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160 pages : color illustrations, color maps, color portraits ; 32 cm
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English
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Incredible maps show where history was made. Much more than an atlas or a history book, When on Earth? charts global historical events through stunning world maps. A truly visual guide to discovering when, where, and why things happened, When on Earth? presents history as a series of stunning, specially commissioned historical maps of the world. Each of these maps charts a key global event, such as the migration of the earliest humans, the spread...
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351 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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A comprehensive pregnancy guide for expecting mothers and their partners offers advice from top experts in the field who cover more than three hundred topics of interest, including fertility, birth, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes.--
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335 pages : color illustrations, photographs ; 24 cm.
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English
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Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives. Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our technology since the beginning of time. With the focus firmly on unpicking the thought behind each theory - as well as exploring when and how each idea...
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324 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm + 1 folded map.
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English
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"Experience the greatest attractions the region has to offer, from strolling across the Golden Gate Bridge to sunning with sea lions on Pier 39 to discovering the city's hottest neighborhoods on walking tours. Plus, check out the best of Northern California with suggested highlights for Mendocino, Napa Valley wine country, national parks, and more"--Amazon.com.
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352 pages : color illustrations, [color map], charts ; 24 cm
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Español
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¿Qué convierte a algo en una obra de arte? ¿Cómo dieron forma los antiguos griegos a la belleza ideal? ¿Ejerce el color una influencia directa en el alma? Este libro analiza estas y otras muchas cuestiones revisando los movimientos, estilos y temas artísticos claves a través de más de 200 obras de muy diversos géneros. Con un lenguaje claro, El libro del arte desbroza la jerga de la historia y la teoría del arte y ofrece imágenes de las...