In the summer of 1727, Quill and his friends are put ashore on a remote sea stac to harvest birds for food, and only the end of the world can explain why no boat returns to collect them.
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A far-reaching account of the story of the Second World War, written from a genuinely international perspective, showing how the war affected nations and people all over the world.
This fascinating book is packed with facts and figures about the key events and most important people of the War, as well as many of the vehicles used in the fighting -- from tanks and submarines to bombers and fighter planes.
An introduction to knights and knighthood during medieval times. Includes information on weapons, armour, courtly love, chivalry, and tournaments.
Animals that can kill - with sharp teeth, poisonous skin, venomous stings or crushing grips - are a source of endless fascination. This book offers an introduction to some of the most deadly. It features big cats, snakes, sharks, crocodiles, and some surprisingly lethal small ani...
This is a fascinating account of one of the most destructive conflicts the world has ever known, published in association with the Imperial War Museums. It looks at the causes of the war, its great battles and catastrophes, as well as how the war affected nations and people all o...
Presents background on the life of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun and describes excavator Howard Carter's search for and discovery of his tomb.