Discover incredible birds from around the world with this exquisite picture book. From the bird-of-paradise that performs its extravagantly colourful courtship dance in the rainforest to the bar-tailed godwit that flies thousands of miles across the ocean without stopping, explore the world of magnificent birds in this beautiful special gift book, created in association with the RSPB. Narisa Togo`s stunning, stylish lino-cut prints capture the beauty & the drama of these wonderful winged creatures, making this a non-fiction book like no other. ...

This beautifully illustrated gift book will have you captivated as you browse through a range of legendary prehistoric beasts. From a fearsome sabre tooth cat, or imposing auroch to slow-moving giant sloth, this work has it covered. Accompanied by a selection of intriguing facts about each animal, this volume is a wonderful keepsake that you will revisit time & again. ...

The relationship between America & Pakistan is based on mutual incomprehension & always has been. Pakistan--to American eyes--has gone from being a quirky irrelevance, to a stabilizing friend, to an essential military ally, to a seedbed of terror. America--to Pakistani eyes--has been a guarantee of security, a coldly distant scold, an enthusiastic military enabler, & is now a threat to national security & a source of humiliation. The countries are not merely at odds. Each believes it can play the other--with sometimes absurd, sometimes tragic, results. The conventional narrative about the war in Afghanistan, for instance, has revolved around the Soviet invasion in 1979. But President Jimmy Carter signed the first authorization to help the Pakistani-backed mujahedeen covertly on July 3--almost six months before the Soviets invaded. Americans were told, & like to believe, that what followed was Charlie Wilson`s war of Afghani liberation, with which they remain embroiled to this day. It was not. It was General Zia-ul-Haq`s vicious regional power play. Husain Haqqani has a unique insight into Pakistan, his homel&, & America, where he was ambassador & is now a professor at Boston University. His life has mapped the relationship of the two countries & he has found himself often close to the heart of it, sometimes in very confrontational circumstances, & this has allowed him to write the story of a misbegotten diplomatic love affair, here memorably laid bare. ...

Published to coincide with the fortieth anniversary of the Moon landings in July 1969, Magnificent Desolation by Buzz Aldrin is the thoroughly human story of a genuine hero. Forty years ago, Buzz Aldrin became the second human
- minutes after Neil Armstrong
- to set foot on a celestial body other than the Earth. The event remains one of mankind

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Magnificent Maps is a hardback companion publication produced by the British Library to commemorate their cartographic exhibition of the same name. Maps have been used for centuries as examples of power, propaganda & art, having a significant impact throughout history. Yet the majority of these often truly magnificent maps have rarely survived. Magnificent Maps takes the best surviving examples
- over 130 different illustrations
- from Ancient Rome to a recent important example from Grayson Perry, to re-establish manuscript, painted & mural maps as a major cultural medium, particularly in early modern Europe. The book illustrates the settings in which they were displayed & discusses the background & purpose of individual examples. Sourced from one of the greatest map collections in the world, many of these visual delights will be completely new even to experts.

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In this book, fred Dibnah offers the reader the opportunity to explore over 500 of the country's most famous & historic monuments, castles, cathedrals & engineering marvels. Divided into sections, including Railways & Canals, Houses & Palaces, or Military & Naval sites of interest, Fred brings history to life while explaining in his own inimitable, hands-on style, how the builders & craftsmen have managed to construct such incredible structures from as long ago as Stonehenge right up to the Millennium Dome. Packed with Fred's enthusiasm for the feats of craftsmanship & engineering which lie at the heart of these buildings, each section contains background information on the places it features & highlights ' Fred's Choice', the best sites to visit as chosen by Fred himself. Suitable for those planning family days out, this detailed gazetteer contains full descriptions of the sites, directions & maps showing how to reach them & information on opening times & facilities available. ...

Magnificent South Africa is a photographic illustration of one of the world’s most beautiful & varied regions. The diversity of South Africa’s places & people are here revealed in more than 160 large format, full colour photographs & concise accompanying text. From historic towns, hidden hamlets & modern metropolis to heat hazed horizons, emerald pastures & striking coastal line, South Africa is introduced in an attractive & informative overview of its land & peoples, & its turbulent history. Region by region the book progresses through the country, in a series of features focussing on a particular area & its distinct attractions ...

The Magnifying Bookmark by That Company Called ‘if’is a wafer-thin handy bookmark magnifier featuring a ruler & a decorative ribbon. It offers 2x magnification power; ideal reading accessory. The magnifying area measures 9.5x 3cm while the ruler 15cm on one side & 6 inches on the other. ...

Discover the wonders of the microscopic world around us. Take the pocket magnifying glass with you when camping, hiking or simply out in the garden for the study of insects, leaves or rocks. An amazing tool for hobbyists who enjoy stamps, coins or model-making. Please note that this product is not to be used as a toy. ...

Turned wood, brass finial, ground & polished glass magnifies 3x. A lasting accessory for bookshelf or coffee table. Form & Function.. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...