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Named one of Foreign Affairs'' Best Books of 2016In his magisterial 1,208 page narrative of the Pacific War, Francis Pike’s Hirohito’s War offers an original interpretation, balancing the existing Western-centric view with attention to the Japanese perspective on the conflict. As well as giving a ‘blow-by-blow’ account of campaigns and battles, Francis Pike offers many challenges to the standard interpretations with regards to the causes of the war; Emperor Hirohito’s war guilt; the inevitability of US Victory; the abilities of General MacArthur and Admiral Yamamoto; the role of China, Great Britain and Australia; military and naval technology; and the need for the fire-bombing of Japan and the eventual use of the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Hirohito’s War is accompanied by additional online resources, including more details on logistics, economics, POWs, submarines and kamikaze, as well as a 1930-1945 timeline and over 200 maps.

Objev podobné jako Hirohito's War - Dr Francis Pike

The Crimean War (1853-1856) was the first modern war. A vicious struggle between imperial Russia and an alliance of the British, French and Ottoman Empires, it was the first conflict to be reported first-hand in newspapers, painted by official war artists, recorded by telegraph and photographed by camera. In her new short history, Trudi Tate discusses the ways in which this novel representation itself became part of the modern war machine. She tells forgotten stories about the war experience of individual soldiers and civilians, including journalists, nurses, doctors, war tourists and other witnesses. At the same time, the war was a retrograde one, fought with the mentality, and some of the equipment, of Napoleonic times. Tate argues that the Crimean War was both modern and old-fashioned, looking backwards and forwards, and generating optimism and despair among those who lived through it. She explores this paradox while giving full coverage to the bloody battles (Alma, Balaklava, Inkerman), the siege of Sebastopol, the much-derided strategies of the commanders, conditions in the field and the cultural impact of the anti-Russian alliance.

Objev podobné jako A Short History of the Crimean War - Dr Trudi Tate

Illustrated with colour maps and images, this is an introduction to the Franco-Prussian War, a war that marked the beginning of the creation of modern Europe. The Franco-Prussian War started in 1870 when Otto von Bismarck engineered a war with the French Second Empire under Napoleon III, as part of his plan to unite Prussia with the southern German states as a new Germany. Stephen Badsey examines the build-up, battles, and impact of the war, which was an overwhelming Prussian victory with massive consequences. The French Second Empire collapsed, Napoleon III became an exile in Britain, and King Wilhelm I was proclaimed Emperor of the new united Germany. In the peace settlement that followed, Germany gained the eastern French provinces of Alsace and Lorraine, areas that were to provide a bone of contention for years to come. Updated for the new edition with revisions from the author and new images throughout, this is an accessible introduction to the largest and most important war fought in Europe between the age of Napoleon and the First World War.

Objev podobné jako The Franco-Prussian War - Dr Stephen Badsey

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A new and radically original account of the longest military conflict in European history, which challenges the conventional periodisation of the ‘Hundred Years War’ to consider a much longer period of Anglo-French conflict.Michael Livingston argues that the English lens through which the war has been viewed has led historians to define it in terms of English interests (most famously, the claim of the English Plantagenet king Edward III to be the rightful king of France), and that the events collectively labelled the ‘Hundred Years War’ are best seen as a sequence of steps in France’s struggle to define itself as a nation. For much of the period, France’s primary rival was indeed England. But it was by no means the only combatant. Burgundy stood in its way, too, as did Brittany, Flanders, Navarre and other rival powers.Viewing France as the primary engine driving the war leads Livingston to consider a much longer timespan, starting with the Anglo-French ‘Pirate War’ of 1292 (which swiftly escalated into a fight over England’s feudal possessions in Gascony) and ending with the marriage of Charles VIII of France to Anne of Brittany by which Brittany was subsumed into the French realm.

Objev podobné jako The Two Hundred Years War - Dr Michael Livingston

Jízdenky, prosím! San Francisco je dětská verze známé deskové hry přizpůsobená pro hráče od 8 let. Hra využívá mapu města se svahovitými ulicemi a lanovými tramvajemi. Cílem je navštívit co nejvíce památek a nasbírat suvenýry během 10-15 minutové hry pro 2-4 hráče.

• Vzdělávací hra se zaměřením na San Francisco a jeho dopravu
• Rychlá hra vhodná i pro mladší hráče od 8 let
• Jednoduchá pravidla s českým a slovenským překladem
• Atraktivní komponenty včetně figurek lanových tramvají

Objev podobné jako Jízdenky, prosím! San Francisco

Kajak Prijon Pike Pro je jednomístná loď určená pro divokou vodu o délce 273 cm a šířce 64 cm. Kombinuje dynamiku slalomového kajaku s bezpečností creekovky díky výraznému rockeru a sportovní zádi. Je vyroben z kvalitního plastu a má nosnost 90 kg.

• Výrazný rocker a velký výtlak přídě pro snadnou jízdu přes válce a stupně
• Ostrá záď a hrany pro hbité manévrování a podmačkávání
• Kompletní systém sezení s bederními vycpávkami a 3D stehenními výztuhami pro pohodlí

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''Inspirational''- YO YO MA''When Dr Collins speaks, I listen - and his message is more important now than ever''- PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON''Collins''s personal journey of reflection and discovery will speak to many struggling to make sense of life, cope with uncertainty, and find their place in a greater scheme of things''- ALISTER MCGRATH''Francis is a careful, friendly and generous thinker. This book will help anyone who wishes to see integrity, civility and truth prevail in the public square.''- JUSTIN BRIERLEY''Dr Francis Collins is a bridge person in a polarized time. Amid the shrillness of our era, Collins offers a calming voice of hope''- PHILIP YANCEY''I would recommend this book to anyone.''- NICKY GUMBEL''This practical, refreshingly humble book offers guidance for all those worried about the state of wisdom in our world''- ELIZABETH OLDFIELDFrom world-leading scientist and New York Times bestselling author of The Language of God, a deeply thoughtful guidebook to discerning what and who we can trust to move us from societal discord to civic harmony.As the COVID-19 pandemic revealed, western society has become not just hyper-partisan, but also deeply cynical; distrustful of traditional sources of knowledge and wisdom such as science and faith. Scepticism about vaccines led to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Road to Wisdom - Collins Francis S.

Today, European nations still use stamps to commemorate aspects of a nation’s culture, history and achievements. During the Second World War, however, stamps were considered far more important in conveying political and ideological messages about their country’s change in fortunes – whether it was as triumphant occupier, willing or unwilling ally, or oppressed victim. Some issues and overprints contained obvious messages, but many others were skillfully designed and subtle in their intentions. Stamps and their accompanying postmarks offer an absorbing and surprisingly detailed insight into the hopes and fears of nations at this tumultuous time. This remarkable collection examines and interprets the stamps of twenty-two countries across western and eastern Europe. The glorification of the Führer and Germany on the stamps of countries he most oppressed was inevitable, but many issues are ambiguous and indicative of the rival ethnic and political forces striving to attain influence and power. Desperate to unite the people, Soviet Russia resorted to images of the nation’s heroic achievements under the Tsars; the mutually hostile puppet states Hitler and Mussolini allowed to emerge out of conquered Yugoslavia lost no time in issuing stamps proclaiming their cultural diversity; and Vichy France sought to justify its existence with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako European Stamp Issues of the Second World War - Dr David Parker

The fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were a time of great upheaval for medieval France. In 1328 the Capetian line came to an end. This was the trigger for the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) as successive English kings attempted to uphold their claim to the French throne. Catastrophic defeats at Crécy and Poitiers shook the French kingdom to its core. A period of respite followed under Bertrand du Guesclin, but an even more devastating assault was to follow, under the warrior-king par excellence Henry V, and the French disintegration continued until 1429. This book details how the French began a recovery, partly triggered by the young visionary Joan of Arc, that would end with them as the major European military power.

Objev podobné jako French Armies of the Hundred Years War - Dr David Nicolle

Mabinogi od Matthew Francise je básnické převyprávění prvních čtyř příběhů velšského národního eposu. Jde o první zpracování těchto středověkých keltských příběhů v poezii, které zachycuje jejich magii a podivuhodnost. Kniha představuje významný příspěvek k vyprávění příběhů Britských ostrovů.

• První básnické převyprávění čtyř větví Mabinogi
• Nominace na prestižní cenu Ted Hughes Award
• Zachycuje magii a zvláštnost středověkého keltského světa
• Překlad a interpretace od uznávaného básníka

Objev podobné jako The Mabinogi - Matthew Francis

Dětská zimní bunda Columbia PIKE LAKE II HOODED poskytuje vysoký tepelný komfort díky kombinaci recyklovaného dutého vlákna a Omni-Heat™ technologie. Nastavitelná kapuce a kapsy na zip zajišťují praktickou ochranu při outdoorových aktivitách. Bunda je vhodná pro zimní radovánky dětí.

• Omni-Heat™ termo-reflexní technologie pro udržení tepla
• Plnění recyklovaným dutým vláknem pro vysokou tepelnou izolaci
• Nastavitelná kapuce chránící před větrem a sněhem
• Bezpečné kapsy na zip proti ztrátě předmětů

Objev podobné jako Columbia PIKE LAKE II HOODED Dětská bunda, vínová, velikost

Stavebnice LEGO Marvel 76320 obsahuje 204 dílků pro sestavení Iron Mana, War Machine a dvou pohyblivých Hammerových dronů s vystřelovači. Sada je určena pro děti od 7 let a podporuje digitální stavění prostřednictvím aplikace LEGO Builder. Modely umožňují akční hru s raketomety a blastery.

• Dva pohybliví Hammerovi droni s vystřelovači
• Aplikace LEGO Builder pro digitální stavění ve 3D
• War Machine a Iron Man s blastery a laserovými paprsky
• Vhodné pro děti od 7 let s 204 dílky

Objev podobné jako LEGO® Marvel 76320 Iron Man a War Machine vs. Hammerovy Drony

Stavebnice LEGO Sonic 77005 představuje souboj Knucklese a Dr. Eggmana v robotickém obleku Egg Crusher. Sada obsahuje 350 dílků a je vhodná pro děti od 8 let. Součástí jsou autentické doplňky z herního světa Sonica.

• Pohyblivý robot Egg Crusher s otočným vystřelovačem a otevíracím kokpitem
• Autentické doplňky: vznášedlo, katapult, Chaos Smaragdy a zlaté prsteny
• Možnost kombinace s dalšími LEGO Sonic sadami pro rozšíření hry
• Digitální návod v aplikaci LEGO Builder s 3D zobrazením

Objev podobné jako LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ 77005 Knuckles vs. Dr. Eggman: Robotický oblek Egg Crusher

Kovový pečicí plát od Nordic Ware obsahuje šest forem ve tvaru perníkových postaviček. Vyroben je z hliníku a má rozměry 4 × 25 × 31 cm. Určen je pro přípravu dezertů a malých bábovek.

• Hliníková konstrukce pro rovnoměrné pečení
• 6 forem v jednom plátu pro efektivní přípravu
• Motivy perníkových postaviček pro dekorativní dezerty
• Snadné čištění a údržba

Objev podobné jako NORDIC WARE Kovový plát s šesti malými bábovkami perníkových postaviček, stříbrný (NW_86948)

Tubbz kachnička představuje Dr. Eggmana v miniaturní podobě o velikosti 5,5 cm. Produkt je určen především sběratelům a fanouškům herní série Sonic. Figurka je vyrobena z bezpečných materiálů a je vhodná pro děti od šesti let.

• Autentická podoba Dr. Eggmana z herní série Sonic
• Kompaktní velikost 5,5 cm vhodná k vystavení
• Vysoká kvalita zpracování detailů
• Bezpečný materiál vhodný pro děti od 6 let

Objev podobné jako Tubbz kachnička malá Sonic - Dr Eggman

Tubbz kachnička představuje Dr. Davida Bowmana z filmu Vesmírná odysea v podobě 9 cm vysoké figurky. Figurka je vyrobena z PVC s detailním provedením oranžového skafandru. Produkt je určen výhradně pro sběratelské účely a není určen k plavání.

• Věrná replika ikonického oranžového skafandru z filmu
• Vysoká kvalita zpracování z PVC materiálu
• Kompaktní velikost 9 cm vhodná do sbírky
• Originální dárek pro fanoušky sci-fi a Kubricka

Objev podobné jako Tubbz kachnička Kubrick Space Odyssey - Dr David Bowman

Plyšová sběratelská figurka Tubbz představuje postavu Dr Eggmana ze světa Sonic. Figurka má výšku 20 cm a je vyrobena z plyše. Produkt je oficiálně licencován a vhodný pro děti od 6 let.

• Oficiálně licencovaná postava ze Sonic
• Detailní a kvalitní zpracování
• Vhodné pro děti od 6 let
• Ideální doplněk pro sběratele

Objev podobné jako Tubbz kachnička plyšová Sonic - Dr Eggman

Přenosný teplovzdušný konvektor ECG TK 2080 DR v černé barvě nabízí tři výkonové stupně a termostat pro regulaci teploty. Je vybaven dálkovým ovládáním, LED displejem a funkcemi jako turbo nebo ochrana proti zamrznutí. Přístroj má praktické madlo pro snadný přenos a provozuje se tiše.

• 3 nastavitelné výkonové stupně (750/1250/2000 W) pro efektivní vytápění
• Dálkové ovládání a přehledný LED displej pro snadné ovládání
• Funkce turbo a proti zamrznutí zvyšují všestrannost použití
• Přenosný design s madlem a nízkou hlučností (≤ 45 dB)

Objev podobné jako ECG TK 2080 DR Black horkovzdušný konvektor

Tělový peeling Dr Irena Eris Body Art Alabaster Scrub odstraňuje odumřelé kožní buňky a nečistoty. Produkt pokožku dokonale zjemňuje, hydratuje a vyživuje. Aplikuje se při sprchování jemnými krouživými pohyby s následným opláchnutím.

• Efektivně odstraňuje odumřelé kožní buňky
• Intenzivně hydratuje a vyživuje pokožku
• Zanechává pokožku jemnou a vláčnou
• Snadná aplikace při sprchování

Objev podobné jako Dr Irena Eris Body Art Alabaster Scrub vyhlazující tělový peeling s alabastrem 200 ml

Dr. Feelgood French Pink Clay je 150g jílová maska z čistého francouzského růžového jílu. Je určena zejména pro citlivou, zralou nebo zarudlou pleť, kterou zklidňuje, hydratuje a okysličuje. Aplikuje se po smíchání s květovou vodou a nesmí na pleti zcela zaschnout.

• Obsahuje 100% čistý francouzský růžový jíl bohatý na minerály
• Vhodná pro citlivou, zralou a zarudlou pleť – zklidňuje a tonizuje
• Zlepšuje okysličení pleti a navrací přirozenou rovnováhu
• Lze použít nejen jako obličejovou masku, ale i jako tělový zábal

Objev podobné jako Dr. Feelgood French Pink Clay jílová maska 150 g

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Face Mask je plátýnková hydratační maska obohacená o ceramidy, panthenol a glycerin. Jejím hlavním účelem je posílit kožní bariéru a intenzivně hydratovat suchou pleť. Maska je dermatologicky testovaná a doporučuje se aplikovat 2–3× týdně.

• Posiluje kožní bariéru díky ceramidům NP
• Zvyšuje hydrataci pleti až o 127 %
• Vhodná pro suchou pleť s pocity napětí
• Dermatologicky testovaná a bezpečná

Objev podobné jako Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Face Mask hydratační maska s ceramidy 22 g

Dámské lyžařské kalhoty Scott ULTIMATE DRYO W kombinují freeridový styl s funkcionalitou pro sjezdové lyžování. Jsou navrženy především pro jízdu po upravených sjezdovkách a optimální provedení oblouků. Kalhoty nabízejí pohodlí a výkon pro aktivní lyžařky.

• Inspirováno freeridovým stylem pro moderní vzhled
• Optimalizováno pro sjezdové lyžování a oblouky na sjezdovkách
• Vysoká funkčnost pro pohodlí při lyžování
• Kvalitní materiály a zpracování značky Scott

Objev podobné jako Scott ULTIMATE DRYO W Dámské lyžařské kalhoty, tmavě modrá, velikost

Kniha představuje komplexního průvodce pro zvládání nervového onemocnění a každodenního stresu. Obsahuje detailní vysvětlení fungování nervového systému a praktickou metodu pro překonání úzkostných stavů. Autorka se věnuje také tématům jako deprese, obsedantní myšlenky, nespavost a agorafobie.

• Komplexní průvodce zvládáním nervového onemocnění
• Praktická metoda pro překonání strachu a úzkosti
• Osvědčený přístup s dlouholetou úspěšností
• Srozumitelné vysvětlení fungování nervového systému

Objev podobné jako Self-Help for Your Nerves - Dr. Claire Weekes

Kniha je pokračováním příběhu Ady a Jamieho během druhé světové války. Sleduje jejich život v přeplněném domě s novými obyvateli, včetně židovské dívky Ruth z Německa. Příběh zkoumá rostoucí složitost morálky a přežití, jak se válka přibližuje k jejich domovu.

• Pokračování oblíbeného příběhu Ady a Jamieho
• Autentické zobrazení života dětí za druhé světové války
• Emočně silný příběh o přežití a odolnosti
• Vhodné pro čtenáře mládežnické historické literatury

Objev podobné jako The War I Finally Won - Bradley Kimberly Brubaker

Dr Strange je sběratelská postavička z řady Wow Pods s 3D hexagon bloky. Bloky obsahují infra senzor pro aktivaci světel a fosforující efekty, lze je propojit s rozšířenou realitou. Vhodné pro děti od 3 let, balení obsahuje potřebné baterie.

• Světélka aktivovaná infra senzorem přiblížením ruky
• Fosforující efekty a možnost mechanického vypnutí ve tmě
• Propojení s rozšířenou realitou přes telefon nebo tablet
• 3D hexagon bloky na sebe hladce navazují pro stavbu vzorů i stěn

Objev podobné jako Epee Wow! Pods Marvel Dr Strange

Tubbz kachnička představuje postavu Dr. Eggmana ze série Sonic the Hedgehog. Figurka o výšce přibližně 9 cm je vyrobena z kvalitního PVC materiálu a je dodávána ve sběratelské krabičce. Produkt není určen pro použití ve vodě a je vhodný pro děti od 6 let.

• Autentická podoba Dr. Eggmana ze světa Sonic the Hedgehog
• Kvalitní provedení z odolného PVC plastu
• Dodává se ve speciální vystavovací krabičce
• Ideální doplněk pro sběratele a fanoušky

Objev podobné jako Tubbz kachnička Sonic - Dr Eggman

ECG TK 2080 DR je bílý horkovzdušný konvektor s vestavěným ventilátorem pro rychlé šíření tepla. Nabízí plynulou regulaci termostatu, tři úrovně výkonu a funkce jako časovač nebo ochrana proti zamrznutí. Konvektor je vybaven dálkovým ovládáním, LCD displejem a bezpečnostními prvky pro pohodlné a bezpečné vytápění.

• Plynule regulovatelný termostat (5–37 °C) a 3 úrovně výkonu (750/1250/2000 W) pro přesnou kontrolu teploty.
• Funkce proti zamrznutí, TURBO režim s dvěma rychlostmi ventilátoru a časovač až na 24 hodin pro pohodlné a efektivní vytápění.
• Ergonomická rukojeť, stabilní nohy a dálkové ovládání s LCD displejem pro snadné použití a přenášení.
• Bezpečnostní pojistka proti přehřátí, netoxická úprava a nízká hlučnost (≤ 45 dB) zajišťují bezpečný a tichý provoz.

Objev podobné jako ECG TK 2080 DR White horkovzdušný konvektor

Struny DR Tite-Fit 10/46 pro elektrickou kytaru využívají kulaté ocelové jádro pro větší poddajnost a rezonanci. Technologie Compression Winding umožňuje lepší zvuk, hladký povrch a delší životnost. Struny poskytují plný tón s bohatými alikvóty a extrémně dlouhý sustain.

• Plný a vřelý tón s bohatými alikvóty
• Extrémně dlouhý sustain
• Výjimečná flexibilita díky kulatému ocelovému jádru
• Hladký povrch a delší životnost díky technologii Compression Winding

Objev podobné jako DR Strings Tite-Fit 10/46

Struny DR Strings NMR5-130 jsou určeny pro pětistrunné elektrické baskytary. Vyrábějí se z poniklované oceli s kulatým jádrem, což není u baskytarových strun obvyklé. Tato konstrukce poskytuje vřelý tón, jemný pocit při hře a lepší odezvu snímačů.

• Unikátní konstrukce s kulatým ocelovým jádrem pro výjimečný zvuk
• Poniklovaná ocel zajišťuje vřelý tón a jemný pocit při hraní
• Vynikající magnetická odezva pro snímače baskytary
• Dlouhá životnost a stabilní ladění díky precizní výrobě

Objev podobné jako DR Strings NMR5-130

Tělové opalovací mléko Dr. Schrammek SPF50+ poskytuje velmi vysokou ochranu před UV zářením. Produkt pomáhá předcházet fotostárnutí kůže a vzniku pigmentových skvrn. Formule je určena pro celotělovou aplikaci.

• Velmi vysoká ochrana SPF 50+
• Zabraňuje fotostárnutí a předčasným vráskám
• Chrání před tvorbou pigmentových skvrn
• Lehká textura pro snadné nanášení

Objev podobné jako Dr. Schrammek Body Sun Lotion SPF50+ mléko na opalování 200 ml

War of the Foxes je druhá básnická sbírka Richarda Sikena, která navazuje na jeho úspěšný debut Crush. Kniha se zaměřuje na témata tvorby, reprezentace a morálních otázek spojených s uměním. Sikenova poezie kombinuje filozofickou hloubku s cinematografickou naléhavostí.

• Dlouho očekávané pokračování úspěšné sbírky Crush
• Hluboké zkoumání tvorby a reprezentace reality
• Jedinečné spojení poezie s výtvarným uměním
• Oceněno kritikou a literárními časopisy

Objev podobné jako War of the Foxes - Richard Siken

War has been a constant of human history. From the fortified settlements of the Neolithic to the trenches of the Somme, from the Cold War nuclear standoff to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, organised violence has shaped the destinies of peoples, nations, and empires. Yet despite its persistence, war remains one of the least understood of human activities. Too often it is confused with warfare, reduced to the mechanics of battles and technology, rather than recognised as a political act with profound consequences.  The Making Sense of War trilogy by Christopher K. Pike confronts this gap directly. It offers a sustained, multidisciplinary study of war’s causes, conduct, and consequences, drawing on history, politics, strategy, sociology, psychology, and international relations. Across three volumes — About War, War in Context, and War after Ukraine — the trilogy provides readers with an accessible yet rigorous framework for understanding why wars begin, how they are fought, and why they so rarely end as their initiators intend. War in Context builds upon this foundation by situating war in the modern world. It explores the role of the state, the anarchic nature of the international system, and the ways in which states justify and manage ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako WAR IN CONTEXT - Christopher Pike

War has been a constant of human history. From the fortified settlements of the Neolithic to the trenches of the Somme, from the Cold War nuclear standoff to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, organised violence has shaped the destinies of peoples, nations, and empires. Yet despite its persistence, war remains one of the least understood of human activities. Too often it is confused with warfare, reduced to the mechanics of battles and technology, rather than recognised as a political act with profound consequences. The Making Sense of War trilogy by Christopher K. Pike confronts this gap directly. It offers a sustained, multidisciplinary study of war’s causes, conduct, and consequences, drawing on history, politics, strategy, sociology, psychology, and international relations. Across three volumes — About War, War in Context, and War after Ukraine — the trilogy provides readers with an accessible yet rigorous framework for understanding why wars begin, how they are fought, and why they so rarely end as their initiators intend. About War, the first volume in the trilogy, introduces the central distinction between war and warfare. War is defined as the hostile use of organised violence for political ends; warfare concerns the conduct of that violence through tactics, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Learn how to create manga from Hirohiko Araki—creator of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and a master of the medium!Hirohiko Araki is the author of one of the longest-running and most beloved manga of all time, the epic fan favorite JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. According to him, manga is the ultimate synthesis of all forms of art, and in this book he reveals the secrets behind how to make the magic happen using concrete examples from his own work. Read all about his “golden ratio” for drawing, the character histories he draws up for each of the characters he creates, his methodology for storytelling inspired by the great Ernest Hemingway, and many more aspects of manga creation in this how-to guide penned by an industry legend.

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This final volume in the Making Sense of War trilogy, builds upon the concepts and reassessments of its predecessors, About War and War in Context. War after Ukraine offers a compelling analysis of Russia’s historic use of force, the Ukraine war, and the reasons behind Putin’s aggression.

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The 'Defenestration of Prague', the coup d'etat staged by Protestant Bohemian nobles against officials of the Hapsburg Emperor triggered the Thirty Years War. When Habsburg Spain intervened in support of their Holy Roman Emperor relative, what had started as a localised political and religious dispute in Germany, transformed into a European and global conflict. In seeking to exploit the Bohemian revolt, Spanish Habsburg revanchist ambitions directed by the Spanish Count of Olivarez at the economically powerful Dutch Republic were allied with the Habsburg Emperor’s counter-reformation ambitions. After the Bohemian defeat at the White Mountain in 1620 the war widened as the Dutch Republic, England, Transylvania, Denmark, Sweden, and Richelieu’s France all intervened to roll back Habsburg hegemony and restore the balance power. There was extensive fighting across the globe, as the Dutch and English sought to challenge the Spanish Habsburg global monopoly. These colonial wars were a major factor in the Iberian revolutions with brought down the Habsburg Imperium. Professor Charles Boxer called it: “the first world war”. It was a tragic war of attrition but also an epic story of remarkable individuals including the 'titans’ of the era,' Imperial General Wallenstein, warrior King Gustavus, sinister Count Olivarez, and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles.Golden Wind is here! The highly-acclaimed fifth arc of Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure shifts the action from Japan to Italy, as Koichi Hirose heads to Europe to find an aspiring gangster named Giorno Giovanna, the secret son of Dio Brando, scourge of the Joestar family. Organized crime meets family drama and unbelievable enemy Stands in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 5—Golden Wind!

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A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles.Stone Ocean is here! The highly acclaimed sixth arc of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure shifts the action from Italy to America, as Jolyne Cujoh-daughter of Jotaro Kujo-is sentenced to 15 years in prison for a murder she didn't commit! In a bizarre turn of events, the prison is filled with Stand users. Some become her allies, but many are sent to kill Jolyne and her friends in a scheme to resurrect the scourge of the Joestar family-DIO! It's a battle for survival in a prison where death lurks around every corner while Jolyne fights to save her father's life in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 6-Stone Ocean!

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Organized chronologically by type, Russian Tanks of World War II offers a highly-illustrated guide to the main armoured fighting vehicles used by the Red Army during World War II. The book offers a comprehensive survey of Soviet AFVs, from the pre-war T-18 light tank and BT fast tank series to the heavy Joseph Stalin tanks and self- propelled guns of the final months of the war. All the major and many minor tanks are featured, including every significant variation of the T-26 light tank, KV series and T-34 to see action on the Eastern Front. There are also chapters on the many types of self-propelled guns developed by Soviet industry, as well as Allied Lend-Lease AFVs, such as the British Churchill and Valentine tanks and American Sherman and Stuart tanks. Each featured profile includes authentic markings and color schemes, while every separate model is accompanied by exhaustive specifications. Packed with 120 newly-commissioned, full-color artworks with exhaustive specifications, Russian Tanks of World War II is a key reference guide for military modellers and World War II enthusiasts.

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How well do you know the life of one of Britain’s great maritime heroes? Discover the truth behind a man who remains a legendary figure of history more than four hundred years after his death.Sir Francis Drake’s career is one of the most colourful on record. The most daring of the corsairs who raided the West Indies and Spanish Main, he led the English into the Pacific, and cirumnavigated the world to bring home the Golden Hind laden with Spanish treasure. His attacks on Spanish cities and ships transformed his private war into a struggle for surivival between Protestant England and Catholic Spain, in which he became Elizabeth I''s most prominent admiral and marked the emergence of England as major maritime nation.‘Excellent...It deserves to become the standard Drake life. His scholarship is impeccable’ Frank McLynn, Sunday Telegraph

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Let’s JoJo A-Go!Go!Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a beloved epic with dedicated fans everywhere under the sun. The art book JoJo A-Go!Go! collects exclusive illustrations and color pages as it dances through Stardust Crusaders, Diamond Is Unbreakable, and Golden Wind—and it even includes a peek at Stone Ocean! Available for the first time as a standalone hardcover, this collection of Araki’s beautifully bizarre artwork is a truly deluxe package, a funky look at the all-star characters and good vibes that made JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure a success!

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Gamble is the latest Dick Francis novel and the first solo novel by Felix Francis.Nick Foxton once won the Grand National, but a terrible accident cut his racing career short. Years later, he is returning to Aintree - as a spectator - when he once more finds himself the centre of attention.Minutes before the big race, Nick''s colleague, financial adviser Herb Kovak, is shot dead and the gunman vanishes into the crowd. The police want answers but Nick can''t explain why anyone would want Herb dead.Yet when he finds a threatening message crumpled in Herb''s coat, Nick begins questioning all he knows about his friend. And on learning that he is the benefactor of Herb''s will, Nick is certain that something is not right.A fact confirmed when Nick discovers he''s next in the killer''s firing line.From Felix Francis, the bestselling co-author (with Dick Francis) of Dead Heat and Even Money comes Gamble, the latest Dick Francis novel. Set in the cut-throat world of horse racing, Gamble is an enthralling thriller packed full of suspense, mystery and intrigue. Packed with all the hair-raising suspense and excitement readers know and love from Dick Francis, Gamble is Felix Francis''s most heart-pounding thriller yet.Praise ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this highly detailed book, naval historian Edward Hampshire reveals the fascinating history of the nuclear-powered attack submarines built and operated by the Soviet Union in the Cold War, including each class of these formidable craft as they developed throughout the Cold War period.The November class, which were the Soviet Union’s first nuclear submarines, had originally been designed to fire a single enormous nuclear-tipped torpedo but were eventually completed as boats firing standard torpedoes. The Alfa class were perhaps the most remarkable submarines of the Cold War: titanium-hulled (which was light and strong but extremely expensive and difficult to weld successfully), crewed with only thirty men due to considerable automation and 30% faster than any US submarines, they used a radical liquid lead-bismuth alloy in the reactor plant. The Victor class formed the backbone of the Soviet nuclear submarine fleet in the 1970s and 1980s, as hunter-killer submarines began to focus on tracking and potentially destroying NATO ballistic missile submarines. The Sierra classes were further titanium-hulled submarines and the single Mike-class submarine was an experimental type containing a number of innovations. Finally, the Akula class were being constructed as the Cold War ended, and these boats form the mainstay of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lonely Planet''s Pocket San Francisco is your guide to the city''s best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge, escape to Alcatraz, and revisit the ''60s on Haight Street; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of San Francisco and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket San Francisco:Full-color maps and travel photography throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out San Francisco map (included in print version), plus over 20 color neighborhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Golden Gate Bridge, the Marina, Downtown San Francisco, Civic Center, SoMa, Japantown, Filmore, Pacific Heights, the Mission, the Castro, the Haight, Hayes Valley, Golden Gate Park, and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet''s Pocket San Francisco, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighborhood by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Refusal is the new Dick Francis novel from bestseller, Felix Francis. When Sir Richard Stewart, chair of the horse racing authority, demands ex-investigator Sid Halley examines some suspicious races, he is given a firm no. Sid retired six years ago - and nothing will make him go back. But he''s wrong. Next day, Sir Richard is found dead. Then Sid''s six-year-old daughter goes missing and he receives an anonymous call: declare the alleged race-fixing clean, or else. With his family in danger, how can Sid refuse? But this anonymous foe has underestimated the guile and determination of Sid Halley. Extreme situations demand extreme solutions and Sid will do anything to get his life back, or die trying. The work of thriller master Dick Francis continues through his son Felix''s solo efforts: Bloodline, Gamble, and now Refusal. Praise for Dick Francis and Felix Francis: ''From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time'' Sunday Times ''The Francis flair is clear for all to see'' Daily Mail ''The master of suspense and intrigue'' Country Life ''Nail-biting, suspenseful'' Choice Felix Francis is the younger son of thriller-writing legend, Dick Francis, with whom he co-wrote the four most recent Dick Francis ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Such clever writing, engaging flawed characters. Dick Francis never disappoints'' 5***** Reader Review''A great read . . . Dick Francis pulls out all the stops'' 5***** Reader Review''No one does mystery better than Francis. You just can''t put the book down'' 5***** Reader Review______Champion jockey Sid Halley retired from racing when his hand was smashed in a fall. Now he works as a private detective - which is proving to be no less dangerous to life and limb. Recuperating from a bullet wound, Sid is asked by his father-in-law to investigate some potentially shady activity involving Seabury racecourse and a ruthless property dealer. But the closer Sid gets to those determined to get their hands on Seabury, the more he finds himself in harm''s way.The odds are against him - but that''s exactly when Sid is at his best . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Odds Against is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Set over a 24-hour period, meet busy honeybees, transforming caterpillars, and an army of leafcutter ants in this kids’ non-fiction book about the coolest insects on Earth.Follow the lives of individual bugs as they fly, hunt, hide, and scuttle their way through their day. Bug expert Dr Jessica L. Ware introduces characters from cicadas to butterflies in the style of a nature documentary, with a sprinkling of simple science explanations perfect for future zoologists. Witness incredible moments including: A dragonfly escaping a hungry frog A shield bug looking after her newly-hatched babies A gigantic comet moth with superpowered wingsBeautifully illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat and packed with animal facts, Bugs (A Day in the Life) is one of the first titles in an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid.Also available: Big Cats, Sharks, Horses, Birds, Frogs

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American Tanks of World War II explores the tanks, self-propelled guns, halftracks, and armored cars deployed by American forces, from the Torch landings in Algeria to the hard fighting in Normandy and the bitter Ardennes offensive. With the United States producing almost 90,000 AFVs during World War II, American tanks made up the bulk of those deployed by the western Allies and were even supplied through the lend-lease scheme to the Soviet army on the Eastern Front. Organized chronologically by type, the entries in this book include the M3 Stuart, the first American-crewed tank to engage the enemy in tank combat in the war; the ubiquitous M4 Sherman, which proved cheap and reliable and was built in great numbers and in many variants; the M22 Locust light tank, designed to be air-dropped in support of airborne units; and the M26 Pershing, a heavy tank that arrived late in the war and was capable of beating the best tanks Germany had to offer. There are also chapters on the many motor gun carriages used by US forces, including the M8 HMC and T12 halftrack, both designed to provide close support for infantry.

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Another excellent book from the Francis stable'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent gripping story in true Francis fashion'' 5***** Reader Review''Usual Dick Francis excellence. Gripping from beginning to end'' 5***** Reader Review______Captain Thomas Forsyth''s tour of Afghanistan is cut brutally short when he is badly wounded by a roadside bomb.Returning home to his mother - a racehorse trainer and the ''First Lady'' of racing - Tom discovers the training business is on the edge, and facing a threat far more dangerous than a run of bad form.Soon he finds himself on a very different, but just as deadly, battlefield where his military skills are put to the ultimate test . . . kill or be killed?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Crossfire is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' Scotsman''Dick Francis''s fiction ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Britain has a rich Cold War heritage and here its significant historical and cultural aspects are explored. Adopting a chronological approach, key events, technologies and social impacts are detailed through the many sites, collections and artefacts that are accessible to the public. Peter Robinson and Milka Ivanova take readers on a journey of discovery, from the secret bunker at Kelvedon Hatch to the Nuclear Missile Storage Facility at RAF Barnham, where local people believed monkeys were being prepared for space travel and beyond. They also consider civil and military defence, the CND movement and the Cold War in popular culture and conclude with a list of fifty Cold War sites that can be visited today.

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