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A Sherlock Holmes Escape Book: The Adventure of the Tower of London
is a unique form of puzzle book, in which the reader must solve the
riddles to escape the pages. The fourth title in this ingenious
series of Sherlock Holmes Escape Books, The Adventure of the Tower
of London is an exhilarating combination of escape room, puzzle
book and adventure story. Inspired by the urban craze for escape
rooms, where players tackle puzzles while trapped in a locked room,
it is an escape room in the form of a locked book, filled with
codes, ciphers, riddles and red herrings, and a clever Code Wheel
set into the cover. In the latest adventure in the series, readers
will take on the role of the world's foremost consulting detective,
Sherlock Holmes. Holmes's nemesis Moriarty has locked Sherlock's
friend, the musician Odon von Mihalovic, with the CrownJewels in a
cage in Tower Bridge the night before a special ceremony is due to
be held for the Queen. Holmes and Watson are themselves trapped in
the nearby Tower of London by Moriarty, and they must work through
the night and against the clock to find and free Odon from the cage
to prevent him being disgraced in the ceremony the following
morning. Combines riddles, logic puzzles, timed challenges,
mathematical brain-teasers, maps and mazes.
A Sherlock Holmes Escape Book: The Adventure of the Analytical
Engine is a unique form of puzzle book, in which the reader must
solve the riddles to escape the pages. The third title in this
ingenious series of Sherlock Holmes Escape Books, The Adventure of
the Analytical Engine is an exhilarating combination of escape
room, puzzle book and adventure story. Inspired by the urban craze
for escape rooms, where players tackle puzzles while trapped in a
locked room, it is an escape room in the form of a locked book,
filled with codes, ciphers, riddles and red herrings, and a clever
Code Wheel set into the cover. In this new adventure, readers will
take on the role of the world's foremost consulting detective,
Sherlock Holmes, snared at the centre of a cunning plot, after
receiving a mysterious letter from beyond the grave. Intrigued by
an invitation from mathematician Charles Babbage to view his newly
completed pioneering contraption, Holmes becomes imprisoned in a
magnificent London villa, where tricks, traps and illusions aim to
divert him from uncovering the true purpose of the reimagined
Analytical Engine. Combines riddles, logic puzzles, timed
challenges, mathematical brain-teasers, maps and mazes.
The Alcatraz Escape Book is a unique form of puzzle book, in which
the reader must solve the riddles to escape the pages. An
exhilarating combination of escape room, puzzle book and adventure
story, this book is inspired by the urban craze for escape rooms as
well as the history surrounding America's most infamous prison.
Readers will take on the role of Scott Wilson, a member of an
underground US environmental movement called the Wilderness, who
has discovered that a farming lobby is illegally using toxic
pesticides to sell large amounts of land cheaply to corrupt
politicians. There is enough evidence safely tucked away in a
secret location to bring these criminals to justice, but failed
sting operation takes place which leaves an FBI agent dead and
Scott framed for the murder. Framed as a traitor and a murderer and
sent to Alcatraz as a result, the reader must escape the
forbidding, top-security jail, recover the lost evidence and stop
the pollution and land sale before it's too late. Surrounded by the
most notorious, dangerous and unpredictable inmates, the reader
will quickly learn that their only means of escape will be from
solving hidden puzzles using the code wheel left behind by the
renowned criminal mastermind Robert Stroud - the famous Birdman of
Alcatraz. Nobody has ever escaped Alcatraz alive, and with time
quickly running out, the reader will have to find unlikely allies
who can help them break out and aid them when they come to face the
perilous waters surrounding the prison in order to escape the Rock.
Combines riddles, logic puzzles, timed challenges, mathematical
brain-teasers, maps and mazes.
Britain's royal history brought to life with 200 contemporary and
historical illustrations, maps, shields and comprehensive
genealogical tables. It includes the story of King Arthur, why
William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings, how Robert the
Bruce guarded Scottish independence, and the search for the body of
Richard III. Throughout the book specially commissioned maps,
plans, timelines and family trees highlight the vital events of
every reign. It is a valuable reference book for any historian,
with fact boxes to highlight important events for each reign. The
royal history of the monarchs of Britain continues to fascinate.
This book tells the story from the rise of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms
and Alfred the Great to the Union of the English and Scottish
Crowns in 1603. Family trees trace the line of succession in the
English royal houses of Wessex, the Danes, the Normans and the
Plantaganets, and the Scottish houses of Macalpine, Dunkeld,
Balliol, Bruce and Stewart. Pictures include paintings and
contemporary portraits, manuscript drawings, sculptures and
photographs. Charting nearly 1500 years of royal rule, this
informative history brings the lives of Britain's ancient and
medieval monarchs into focus.
In battle, the medieval knight was the equivalent of the modern
tank. A knight could plough his way through ranks of foot-soldiers,
and on massive warhorses in tight formation, a cavalry charge was
devastating. This book covers every aspect of the role of knights
in feudal Europe: their nobility, social status, rigorous training,
horsemanship, military exploits, responsibilities and privileges.
Included are revered knights such as Charlemagne, Richard the
Lionheart, Edward the Black Prince, and William Wallace, plus
features on King Arthur, medieval poetry and courtly romances,
stories of the crusaders, and folktales of rogue and errant
knights.
In this beautifully illustrated and fully updated edition, Charles
Phillips charts the complete history of the royal families of
Britain. Beginning in the earliest times with the legend of King
Arthur, Eric Bloodaxe and the real-life history of Macbeth, he
describes the lives and legends of the kings and queens of Britain,
their consorts and children, and the pretenders, usurpers and
regents who played a role in the making of the United Kingdom. Fact
boxes highlight the essential events of each reign, as well as
maps, charts and family trees. Over 500 fine art paintings,
sculptures, engravings, artefacts, photographs, maps and
illustrations reveal the heritage and pageantry of royal Britain. A
valuable reference book for any historian, this guide will
fascinate every reader interested in one of the longest-running
monarchies in the world.
The definitive chronicle of the ancient peoples of Central America
& Mexico – including the Aztec, Maya, Olmec, Mixtec, Toltec
and Zapotec In a sumptuous new large-format edition, this
wide-ranging reference book covers almost 3000 years of history,
offering enthralling insights into the art and architecture, myths
and legends, and everyday life of the many different empires of
Central America and Mexico. Stories of sun-gods and blood
sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries
filled with gold have fascinated many generations. This book
unravels the true facts behind the stories and looks at how myth
and legends can tell us much about the cult of war in these
pre-industrial nations. The magnificent architectural and cultural
achievements of a succession of Mesoamerican peoples - the Olmecs,
Maya, Zapotecs, Toltecs, Mixtec and Aztecs - cover almost 3000
years. These achievements range from the temple-pyramids and
colossal stone carvings of the Olmecs to the awe-inspiring cities,
vast trading networks and complex religious societies of the Aztecs
and Maya. The World Heritage sites of historic Mexico City and
Tenochtitlán, Teotihuacán, Chichén Itzá, Tikal and Monte
Albán, are examined giving life to the civic, military and
everyday world of the time. Archaeological finds and surviving
documents provide intriguing insights into astronomy, the
development of calendars, mathematics, writing and the arts. They
also reveal a grim commitment to war and a savage religious
devotion to gods who demanded the blood of human sacrifice. Pottery
and textiles, carvings, mosaics, and gold and metalwork show the
technological innovations of these pre-industrial civilizations.
Superbly illustrated throughout, with more than 1000 colour
photographs, artworks, maps and plans, the book reveals every
aspect of the history of these lost civilizations. This unrivalled
volume is not only a perfect introduction to the subject but also a
stunning visual record of a fascinating period that has helped to
shape our world.
This book examines the historical brotherhood of knights, how they
were governed by their feudal lord, the moral code of the church,
and the ideal of the chivalric code. Knights drew inspiration from
portrayals of knighthood in the literature of chivalry - in heroic
chansons de geste, poems of courtly love and prose and verse of
romances that told of knights' great deeds in war and love.
Together, the chivalric code and the art and literature of the time
embodied a vision of how knights should and could behave. With
sections on the knightly heroes of the Bible, the classical worlds,
and the enduring tales of King Arthur, there is also a discussion
of how the knights of history lived up to these ideals, and were
themselves made into legendary figures. This is a description and
explanation of the code of chivalry, who inspired and compiled it,
and how it bound together the knights who swore to it. It contains
a detailed analysis of the rich romantic art that chivalry
inspired, including the chansons de gestes that influenced the
knights and kings. Special sections cover the most revered and
honoured knights of the time, including King Edward I of England,
Sir John Chandos, The Black Prince, El Cid and William Wallace. It
offers an intelligent and thoughtful discussion on the importance
of the code of chivalry, with a comparison of how its idealistic
rules matched up to the reality of combat and politics. It is
lavishly illustrated with over 200 beautiful illustrations that
shows knights on the battlefield, at the tournament, and in love.
Here is an outstanding visual reference guide to one of the most
exciting and dynamic periods of British history. In this lavishly
illustrated chronicle, Charles Phillips traces the royal family
from the accession of the German king George I, in 1714, through
the development of the worldwide British Empire under Queen
Victoria to the glorious reign of Elizabeth II. Fact boxes, feature
spreads and maps trace the birth of the Empire and the development
of the modern Commonwealth.
A beautifully illustrated and unique history of the rose-the "queen
of flowers"-in art, medicine, cuisine, and more "From noted
rosarian Peter Kukielski comes this unique and handsome book that
traces the many ways that roses have captured human imagination
throughout the history of civilization."-Meghan Shinn, Horticulture
"I would recommend Rosa as a gift for anyone who loves flowers,
although once purchased you would find it hard to pass on!"-Judith
Blacklock, Flora Magazine Few flowers have quite the same allure or
as significant a place in history as the rose. A symbol of love,
power, royalty, beauty, and joy, the rose has played many roles,
both literal and symbolic, in poetry, art, literature, music,
fashion, medicine, perfume, decoration, cuisine, and more. In this
beautifully illustrated guide, award-winning horticulturist Peter
E. Kukielski and his coauthor, Charles Phillips, tell the
fascinating and many-layered history of this "queen of flowers."
The book explores many stories from the long association of roses
with human societies, from their first cultivation-likely in China
some five thousand years ago-to their modern genetic cultivars. It
shows how roses have been prominent across time and many cultures,
including ancient Greece and Rome, Christianity, Islam, and Sufism.
The book, with more than 140 color illustrations, offers a unique
look at the essential contributions that roses have made throughout
human history.
This meticulously researched book provides an accessible history of
the nine crusades between 1096 and 1272 plus smaller campaigns
across Europe culminating in the Holy League's victory over the
Ottomans at the Battle of Lepanto. It covers the land the crusading
knights lost and won, the kingdoms they established, the
inspiration that motivated them, and the controversies that still
surround them. It also features some of the larger-than-life
knights such as Robert of Jerusalem, Godfrey of Bouillon, Frederick
II, and Richard the Lionheart and their contribution to the holy
wars. Illustrated with over 400 fine art images, and with expert
text, this book is a beautiful and fascinating account of an
extraordinary historical period.
The crusades of 1200-1588 in Palestine, Spain, Italy and Northern
Europe, from the Sack of Constantinople to the crusades against the
Hussites, depicted in over 150 fine art images. This title offers
an evocative account of what are known as the Late Crusades: the
fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eight and ninth crusades between
1200 and 1588. It explains the political and religious background
to the struggles in Palestine, the Christian determination to
regain Spain, and the rise of the Ottomans in Egypt. It includes
the wars waged by fellow Christians with the papal campaigns
against the Cathars and Hussites, as well as against the pagan
tribes in the Baltic states. It features the brotherhoods of
warrior monks, including the Knights of St John, and the Knights
Templar. It includes special sections on the crusading knights,
generals and princes of that time such as: Prince Edward of
England, King Peter of Cyprus, and Grand Master Jacques de Molay.
This title is richly illustrated throughout with over 150 images of
the battles, fortresses and epic journeys of the crusaders. This
expertly researched and vividly illustrated book details the
fascinating later crusades, which were fought between 1200 and
1588. These began with the attempts to regain the city of
Jerusalem, held by the Christians for two generations but lost to
Saladin in 1187. Conflict soon spread to Egypt, Spain and Italy,
and then beyond, as the Pope used his call to arms to invoke
campaigns against European pagans and Christian heretics. Charles
Philips succeeds in explaining this complex period of history, and
examining how the crusades impacted on the religious, social and
political aspects of life in that time.
For sophomore/junior-level signals and systems courses in
Electrical and Computer Engineering departments. This text provides
a clear, comprehensive presentation of both the theory and
applications in signals, systems, and transforms. It presents the
mathematical background of signals and systems, including the
Fourier transform, the Fourier series, the Laplace transform, the
discrete-time and the discrete Fourier transforms, and the
z-transform. The text integrates MATLAB examples into the
presentation of signal and system theory and applications.
Discover Britain's magnificent heritage of country houses in this
lavishly illustrated guide to the architectural treasures of the
United Kingdom. Spanning the years from 1714 to the start of the
21st century, this book includes the period's finest examples of
architecture, such as Blenheim Palace, Arundel Castle and Clarence
House. An in-depth guide to the history of every house features
information on its design, construction and the stories of its
best-known inhabitants, as well as profiles of celebrated
architects. Timelines and maps trace the development of Britain's
architectural legacy, while a glossary introduces key terms and an
A-Z listing make it easy to find every property listed. This
complete reference book will delight and inform in equal measure.
This boxed set of two encyclopedias charts the rise and fall of the
ancient American empires - including the Chavin, Paracas, Moche,
Olmec and Zapotec. It is an absorbing guide to the lost world of
the peoples of the sun, their awe-inspiring history, myths and
culture. You can explore dozens of vitally important World Heritage
sites, including Teotihuacan, Cuzco and the Nazca lines. It
describes burial practices, mummies, ritual sacrifice and the
importance of gold as well as exploring the impact on native
religion of the coming of Christianity. 1000 stunning photographs,
statues, sculptures, paintings, maps and illustrations reveal an
amazing visual history. This two-volume comprehensive and
authoritative history describes the political, military and social
world of ancient America. It explores the region's vivid mythology,
including tales of creation, earth and sky; legends of the gods,
goddesses and heroes; and stories of fertility, harvest and the
afterlife. The first book focuses on the Maya and Aztec
civilizations of Mexico and Central America, and the second on the
Inca Empire that stretched the length of South America. Taking in
many other cultures, this is a perfect introduction to the subject
and also a stunning visual record of a fascinating period that has
helped to shape our world.
This sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new
edition, an in-depth account of Britain's most important buildings,
from castles, royal palaces and stately homes to fortified manors
and the great country houses, and provides a wealth of stories and
information on this glorious architectural past and heritage.
Detailed coverage is given of the World Heritage Sites of Edward
I's castles at Beaumaris, Harlech, Caenarvon and Conwy, plus other
spectacular buildings such as Blenheim Palace, The Tower of London,
Burghley House and Windsor Castle. Special features focus on
important art and architectural movements and on the great
architects including Wren, Adam, Wyatt and Lutyens.
- Discover the beauty of Britain's pre-eminent World Heritage sites
such as William the Conqueror's Tower of London and the historic
Palace of Westminster.
- Location maps and an A-to-Z property listing make it easy to find
every castle and fort, palace and stately house, manor house and
hall described in this excellent book.
Britain's royal, architectural and historic heritage is celebrated
in one stunningly illustrated volume. This is a biographical
account of every monarch from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth I
and Victoria to the present day. It features in-depth illustrated
surveys of over 120 of the most significant castles, palaces and
stately houses. It includes over 1000 photographs, fine-art
paintings, drawings, maps and family trees tracing the Royal Line
of Succession. Explore the history of the British Isles in this
celebration of its monarchs, and the development of its fine
architectural legacy. The first half is a magnificent illustrated
history of Britain's kings and queens, including such
internationally recognized characters as Henry VIII and Elizabeth
II. The second part focuses on many fascinating historic sites in
Britain and Ireland, including Tintagel, Windsor and Chatsworth.
From castles to kings, from stately houses to statesmen and nobles,
the legacy of Britain's past is an intrinsic part of the country
today. This expert and comprehensive guide to British royalty and
architecture will delight and inform every reader.
How do captains of industry and the greatest strategic minds come
to the decisions they do? Learn how to think in ways that will help
keep you one step ahead, while completing enjoyable brain-training
puzzles. Debating skills, sound logical reasoning and thinking
outside the box are all examined, bringing you a new understanding
of tactics, strategy and decision-making. Includes an extended
introduction with advice on how to think in tactical ways, as well
as How to Think tips to improve your critical-thinking skills as
you work through 50 testing puzzles.
Logical thinking allows you to make effective decisions, even when
faced with stressful situations. Everyone can improve their
logical-thinking abilities - it just takes an understanding of a
few basic principles and practice. These brain-training puzzles
will boost your ability to think things through and come up with
the right solutions, no matter what the problem. Includes an
extended introduction with pointers on how to think logically, as
well as How to Think tips to improve your analytical skills as you
work through 50 rigorously challenging puzzles.
Don't get stuck in a rut - unleash your ingenuity with these
creative puzzles. Imaginative thinking helps you in all aspects of
life. It allows you to become more resourceful at problem solving,
or to develop unorthodox strategies for dealing with any situation
that might come your way. These brain-training puzzles will teach
you how to break out of the thought patterns that are stifling your
ingenuity. Includes an extended introduction with advice on how to
think in new creative ways, as well as How to Think tips to improve
your innovative-thinking skills as you power through 50 visually
stimulating puzzles.
This title examines the institutions of the Church and explores the
significance of the sacraments, with over 180 photographs. It
offers an introduction to the traditions of Catholic ritual. It
describes the administrative structure of the Church, and also
examines the duties performed by different sorts of nuns and
priests and the vows they take. It explains the seven sacraments.
It features a guide to the festivals and holy days in the Catholic
calendar and the customs associated with them. The Catholic
religion has a spiritual, cultural and historical heritage that
spans more than 2000 years. The first part of the book explains the
hierarchy and structure of the Church, from the Pope who provides
guidance to the bishops in their dioceses, to the priests in their
parishes. The seven sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, the
Eucharist, penance and reconciliation, the anointing of the sick,
holy orders and Holy Matrimony are all described. Finally,
important days and festivals in the Catholic calendar are
discussed, such as Lent, The Resurrection and Easter. This title is
lavishly illustrated with more than 180 photographs and fine-art
paintings.
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