A guide for beginner readers to Ancient Greece and the lives of its citizens. Find out how far the Greek Empire spread, how it was governed, what people wore, ate and did for fun, learn about some of
A beautifully-illustrated introduction to the fascinating creatures and plants you’d find on sandy beaches, rocky coasts and in the shallow waters around them.
A stunning reference book on all kinds of woodland creatures, from tiny dormice to big black bears. A lovely addition to the popular Beginners series with with easy-to-read text and step-by-step visua
Which animals come out at night? How do they find food in the dark? Where do they go during the day?These and other questions are answered with vivid, full colour photographs on every page, and short,
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.Dev
What sounds do giraffes make? How do they bend down to the ground to drink? How tall is a baby giraffe? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.
Owls, the most fascinating of all birds, have captivated peoples' imaginations for centuries. Their association with wisdom, their inscrutible gaze and their nocturnal activities give them an air of m
For music lovers who've always wanted to play guitar but have been put off by traditional guitar methods, these books get you playing right away without having to pick through heavy theory and music-r
This book helps you to get started with CATIA V5 using step-by-step examples. It starts with creating sketches and parts, assembling them, and then creating print ready drawings. This book gives you a
As the heyday of the Chicano Movement of the late 1960s to early 70s fades further into history and as more and more of its important figures pass on, so too does knowledge of its significance. Thus,
Why does philosophy give some people a headache, others a real buzz, and yet others a feeling that it is subversive and dangerous? Why do a lot of people think philosophy is totally irrelevant? What
Practical, hands-on instruction for securing wireless networksWireless Network Security: A Beginner's Guide is an implementation guide to the basics of wireless technologies: how to design and use tod
In this update to his international bestseller, the world’s leading programming author, Herb Schildt, teaches beginners how to program using Java SE 8. Using the practical pedagogy that has made Herb
Virtually anyone, anywhere knows that six million Jewish human beings were killed in the Jewish Holocaust. But how many African human beings were killed in the Black Holocaust–from the start of the E
From Paleolithic cave-painting to postmodernism, Art Theory For Beginners is a concise and entertaining survey of the major historical and current debates on art. Painters, theorists and philosophers
A crowd of onlookers gawked from the sidewalk as four young black men dressed in black leather jackets and berets leaped from a Volkswagen, each of them wielding shotguns with bandoliers strapped acro
(Music Sales America). Make your new keyboard skills come alive with these hit songs! This repertoire book of classic hits is specially arranged for easy keyboard, ideal for progression from the Absol