The Martini-Henry Rifle (Manning Stephen)(Paperback)

The Martini-Henry Rifle (Manning Stephen)(Paperback)

The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into

Air Rifle Hunting Through the Seasons: A Guide to Fieldcraft (Manning Mathew)(Pevná vazba)

All you will ever need to know about hunting with air rifles throughout the

Winchester Lever-Action Rifles (Pegler Martin)(Paperback)

Winchester Lever-Action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the American West. Introduced shortly after the American Civil War, the very first Winchester, the M1866, would go on to see military service as far afield as Bulgaria, but it was in the hands of civilians that it

Henry IV, Part 1 (Shakespeare William)(Paperback)

The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of

Henry VI, Part 1 (Shakespeare William)(Paperback)

The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of

Marcel & the Shakespeare Letters, Easystart, Pearson English Readers (Rabley Stephen)(Paperback)

Original / British English Marcel visits his friend, Henry, in London. Henry knows a professor and he has some very interesting letters -- by William Shakespeare Marcel and Henry want to see the letters, but they are not in the professor's flat. Marcel is a detective. Can he find

Sniping Rifles on the Eastern Front 1939-45 (Pegler Martin)(Paperback)

Fully illustrated, this absorbing study investigates the development of sniping weapons and techniques on World War II's Eastern Front.The Soviet Union had developed a significant sniping force by 1939, but the extraordinary skill and cunning displayed by Finnish snipers during the Winter War

The DC Comics Encyclopedia (New Edition) - Jim Lee, Matthew K. Manning, Melanie Scott, Landry Walker, Stephen Wiacek, Nick Jones

The definitive guide to the characters of the DC Multiverse and a vital addition to every comic book fan's bookshelf.Iconic Super Heroes Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash have been transformed in recent years, along with many other DC characters. This new edition of the most

The Red Badge of Courage (Crane Stephen)(Paperback)

Henry Fleming dreams of the thrill of battle and performing heroic deeds in the American Civil War. But his illusions are shattered when he comes face to face with the bloodshed and horrors of war. Now he's a raw recruit, Henry experiences both fear and self-doubt. Will war make Henry a coward or a

The Minor Gesture (Manning Erin)(Paperback)

In this wide-ranging and probing book Erin Manning extends her previous inquiries into the politics of movement to the concept of the minor gesture. The minor gesture, although it may pass almost unperceived, transforms the field of relations. More than a chance variation, less than a volition, it

Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop (Manning Frankie)(Paperback)

In the early days of swing dancing, Frankie Manning stood out for his moves and his innovative routines. This is his autobiography, recalling how his first years of dancing as a teenager at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom led to his becoming chief choreographer and a lead dancer for 'Whitey's Lindy

Bayonet to Barrage: Weaponry on the Victorian Battlefield (Manning Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

How did technical advances in weaponry alter the battlefield during the reign of Queen Victoria? In 1845, in the first Anglo-Sikh War, the outcome was decided by the bayonet; just over fifty years later, in the second Boer War, the combatants were many miles apart. How did this transformation come

The Song of the Jade Lily (Manning Kirsty)(Paperback)

'Kirsty Manning weaves together little-known threads of World War II history, family secrets, the past and the present into a page-turning, beautiful novel.'-- Heather Morris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of AuschwitzA gripping historical novel that tells the little-known

Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin's Path to God (Manning Brennan)(Paperback)

In his sequel to The Ragamuffin Gospel, bestselling Christian author Brennan Manning shows us how true and radical trust in God can transform our lives. The Ragamuffin Gospel helped those who suffered from shame and doubt to find a deeper peace; one that comes from understanding and accepting the

The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories (Crane Stephen)(Paperback)

Henry Fleming, a raw Union Army recruit in the American Civil War, is anxious to confirm his patriotism and manhood--to earn his 'badge of courage.' But his dreams of heroism and invulnerability are soon shattered when he flees the Confederate enemy during his baptism of fire and then witnesses the

The Armageddon Rag (Martin George R. R.)(Paperback)

'The best novel concerning the American pop music culture of the sixties I've ever read.'--Stephen King From #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin comes the ultimate novel of revolution, rock 'n' roll, and apocalyptic murder--a stunning work of fiction that portrays not just the

Balkan Trilogy (Manning Olivia)(Paperback / softback)

The Balkan Trilogy is the story of a marriage and of a war, a vast, teeming, and complex masterpiece in which Olivia Manning brings the uncertainty and adventure of civilian existence under political and military siege to vibrant life.At the heart of the trilogy are newly-weds Guy and Harriet

Goodfellas (Scorsese Martin)(Paperback / softback)

'As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster.'Henry Hill grows up in the 1950s, in a Brooklyn neighbourhood where Italian-American gangsters walk tall in the streets, commanding the respect of their

Educating the More Able Student: What Works and Why (Stephen Martin)(Paperback)

An unprecedented collaboration between leading names from the independent and state sectors, this thought-provoking book addresses the current crisis in education for the most able. Grounded in the classroom, the authors draw on their own first-hand experiences and international research to

Striking Back: The Untold Story of an Anti-Apartheid Striker (Manning Mary)(Paperback)

Pravda o životě po smrti - Hawley Martin Stephen

Americký autor Stephen Hawley Martin se v této knize zabývá především svědecky zjištěnými fakty a současným výzkumem, týkajícím se vědomí po opuštění těla. Přináší řadu příběhů. Mnohá zjištění jsou překvapující i pro ty, kteří již knížky s podobnou

Henri Rousseau: The Dream (Rousseau Henri)(Paperback)

A singular figure in the avant garde of the early twentieth century, Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was a self-taught painter who turned to art after retiring as a customs inspector at the age of 49. Although he never left Paris, Rousseau painted a number of jungle scenes, drawing on images of the

Unlocking the Universe (Hawking Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Of Mice and Men: York Notes for GCSE (Grades A*-G) (Stephen Martin)(Paperback / softback)