Arcturus publishing ltd mai 2021 (3 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This entertaining, easy-to-follow, and eminently practical book will equip readers with knotting skills to last a lifetime. This full-colour guide is packed with over 45 knot projects, accompanied by clear step-by-step illustrations. From the clove hitch to the Albright knot, readers will learn an array of loops, hitches and binding knots as well as variations of the most famous examples. Each project includes practical uses for these knots - such as making a swing seat, a washing line, a dog lead or an arm sling - so that you can introduce them into everyday life. Features: Useful knots for sailing Clever knots for camping Handy knots for the home And other knots that are simply a pleasure to tie! Discover a time-honoured and rewarding hobby and essential life skill with wide and varied applications. A fantastic gift for readers of all ages from 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy field guides for young explorers, on topics including knots, astrology and fossils. With identification guides and clear illustrations, these practical handbooks are the perfect companion for kids wanting to step out and explore the world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The puzzles and solutions in this wonderful collection are presented in large-print type, making them easy on the eye and extremely enjoyable to solve EASY-TO-READ PUZZLES AND SOLUTIONS: Large-print type with plenty of space around the puzzles means that you won't strain your eyes as you solve them. EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY: Each puzzle is on a fascinating theme, and you're sure to learn new words as you as you go along. EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you look for the hidden words, which may run forward or backward, up or down, or even diagonally. REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A gripping account of the Allied liberation of Western Europe, masterfully told by Emmy-award winning writer and historian Martin King. Through the autumn of 1944, Allied troops made their way across Nazi-occupied Europe, liberating towns and villages as they went. In the wake of the Normandy campaign, Nazi resistance seemed to crumble and it seemed that the war might be coming to its end. Driving Back the Nazis explores this process of liberation, from the arrival of Allied forces in Paris through the emancipation of Belgium to the closing down of Nazi prison camps. But there was a darker side to liberation too - collaborators were harshly punished, and in some cases the liberating forces brought their own troubles with them. And as the successes piled up, the Axis forces were regrouping and preparing for an assault that could change the course of the war.Emmy-award wining Martin King tells the story of liberation from all sides - we hear the voices of Allied high command, ordinary American and British soldiers, local civilians, and even the defeated German forces.…