Schiffer publishing ltd jun 2023 (7 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everything that exists in the universe has an opposite, and this poetic journey captures the beauty of how none of these opposites remain pure or still! All opposites are complementary, one could not exist without the other, but opposites mix and blend all the time, and it is from this movement that the world as we know it springs forth in all its multicolored and diverse glory! This book shows 11 opposing forces of the universe: - Moon and Sun - River and Mountain - Sky and Earth - Winter and Summer - Silence and Sound - Water and Fire - Beauty and Ugliness - Calm and Storm - Emotion and Reason - Feminine and Masculine Energy - Death and Life Each opposing force is represented by a lyrical rhyme and an illustration that identifies each part of the pairing. This is followed by an observation to link how they blend and work together, along with a quote from a personality from the world of philosophy, art, literature, or science such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Walt Disney, Rudyard Kipling, L. Frank Baum, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, and others. Learning about opposites is foundational to help children develop math, observational, creative-thinking, and language skills. The mix of science, poetry, and art is structured in a way that children will be drawn into these 11 natural opposites that are part of everyday life. Perfect for STEM curriculums. Cabassa, Mariona (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Panzerjäger Tiger (P) was a powerful tank destroyer fielded in small numbers by the Wehrmacht. As indicated by the Panzerjäger Tiger (P) name, this series of 90 vehicles was based on an early design of the Panzer VI Tiger tank, specifically the unsuccessful tank design prototype by Ferdinand Porsche. In fact, as initially fielded, the series of giant tank killers was given the name Ferdinand. After disappointing performance at Kursk, the 48 surviving Ferdinands were returned to the factory for rebuilding and modification. Shortly thereafter, the name of the vehicles was changed from Ferdinand to Elefant. Through vintage photos, this new volume illustrates the combat history of both the Ferdinand and Elefant, additionally providing background information illuminating the development of the ill-fated Porsche Tiger design. The 100 vintage photos are augmented by over 110 full-color photos of the only two surviving examples, illustrating the nuances of the construction and wartime modification of these formidable tank destroyers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Anzio Annie, Anzio Express, 'Leopold'; known by many names, the German 8 cm Kanone 5 Eisenbahngeschütz (railway gun), commonly abbreviated K5(E), was the most successful and widely used of Germany's railway gun designs. Twenty-four of the weapons, capably of shelling England from positions in France, were built and were used by Germany on most of their fronts, including France, Italy, Russia, and Holland. The operation and use of these these fearsome weapons are presented through 80 period black-and-white photos. The vintage photos are supplemented by over 150 full-color photos of the only surviving examples, illustrating the nuances of the construction of these massive weapons.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 128 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In many ways, the M26 Pershing was the most advanced and most powerful tank fielded by the US military during the Second World War. The prototype T26 'heavy' tank design was developed to answer the threat of the German Panther and Tiger tanks. Unfortunately for US Army tankers, the T26 tank wasn't ready for field use until 1945. The T26, specifically the E3 variant, was adopted and standardized as the M26 'Pershing' in March 1945. While seeing only limited combat during WWII, the M26 would be extensively used by the Army and Marines in Korea. This pictorial history of the Pershing includes the M26/T26E3, T26E1, T26E4, and T26E2/M45. The book includes almost 300 vintage and recent photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reborn in 1951, the Myasishchev design bureau made its mark by creating the M-4 strategic bomber. Yet, this subsonic aircraft was soon made obsolescent by supersonic fighter technology--any new strategic bomber would need supersonic performance to avoid being intercepted. Hence in 1952, Myasishchev started work on supersonic bomber projects, which led to the M-50 of 1955. Designed for sustained supersonic cruise, the Mach 1.7 four-turbojet bomber had many innovative features, including automatic flight control and pitch trim systems, and the most powerful jet engine of the day. When the air force rejected the M-50 on the grounds of inadequate range, Myasishchev suggested building it as a technology demonstrator for the much-improved M-52 missile strike aircraft. First flown in October 1959, the M-50 made only 11 flights before the Myasishchev OKB was closed again a year later. Yet, it did have its moment of glory at the Tushino air show on July 9, 1961. This is the only work on these planes in English, featuring about 400 previously unpublished or rarely seen images.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Anzio Annie, Anzio Express, 'Leopold'; known by many names, the German 8 cm Kanone 5 Eisenbahngeschütz (railway gun), commonly abbreviated K5(E), was the most successful and widely used of Germany's railway gun designs. Twenty-four of the weapons, capably of shelling England from positions in France, were built and were used by Germany on most of their fronts, including France, Italy, Russia, and Holland. The operation and use of these these fearsome weapons are presented through 80 period black-and-white photos. The vintage photos are supplemented by over 150 full-color photos of the only surviving examples, illustrating the nuances of the construction of these massive weapons. 128 pp. Englisch.…

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a breakthrough work from a unique father/daughter duo, this set introduces audiences to the cards of the playing deck as if for the first time. Guided by bold and lucid imagery, readers enter diverse dimensions of living knowledge that are fresh and unexpected. The magical symbology of the 52 cards, hidden in plain sight for so many centuries, expands before our eyes into geometries unforeseen, giving rise to worlds of esoteric wonder. Ancient astrology, pyramid knowledge, natural time keeping, and geomancy, as well as in-depth elemental and numerological perspectives, all unfold effortlessly within this brave new approach to cards. Original story, a secret alphabet, mystical mandalas, innovative archetype, and more come to life within the hypnotic spell cast by this one-of-a-kind work, which is destined to make its' mark on card reading forever. Card dimensions: 2 3/4' x 4'. Freeman, CJ (illustrator).…