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“After what seems like dozens of ‘visual dictionary’ books about the Star Wars universe, DK Books (and author Simon Beecroft) gets down to the stuff we really care about — Star Wars Legos. Not only are they excellent gateway drugs to slowly suck your children into the Sarlacc Pit of Star Wars collectibles, but you can bust them up into a million pieces and then put them into something completely different — try that Transformers! This profusely illustrated volume follo (more…)

Describes various models of helicopters used for military purposes, from the Sikorsky to the A160 Hummingbird.

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…a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] — The New York TimesThese books’ striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] — School Library Journal

Discover the world of birds of prey — how they grow, fly, live and hunt. Here is a spectacular and informative new guide to birds of prey around the world. Superb color photographs give the reader an “eyewitness” insight into the world of e (more…)

From School Library Journal

Grade 1–4—Colman, an avid philatelist, uses reproductions of U.S. postage stamps to tell the story of the bald eagle in North America from the Ice Age to the first moon landing-a tall order for so few pages and so little text. Each topic, such as “First Americans,” “European Settlers,” and “The Louisiana Purchase,” is covered in one to two pages from the perspective of the eagle. Scattered throughout the book are references to the historical rise o (more…)

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Grade 6-9–As 12-year-old Pete’s journal entries begin, he and his father are on the run, hiding out in an unused garden shed behind a house. Is a secret organization really after the man, or is Dad insane? Pete doesn’t know–his life has been like this for years, hiding from helicopters and constantly moving. Staying firmly within the experience and understanding of a preteen, Fensham keeps the tension mounting as the boy goes back and forth between (more…)

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Anthony Horowitz’s enormously popular series about the world’s premier teenage spy, returns for another round with secret agent Alex Rider fighting ingenious villains and charming every girl he meets. Eagle Strike, Horowitz’s fourth fictional foray into the world of British spy agency MI6, starts out calmly enough as Alex and his lovely companion, Miss Sabina Pleasure, vacation with her family in the south of France. But before you can say Goldfinger, Alex spo (more…)

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This book offers an unusually rich blend of psychology and safety science. Should be required reading for those who strive to maintain evidence-based practice in safety management. We will be adopting it as a core text for our Psychology of Risk and Safety course.” — Rhona Flin, Professor of Applied Psychology, University of Aberdeen About the First Edition:  ”…The book provides useful comprehensive overviews of its subject matter. Its wide coverage of occupational (more…)

Provillus Hair Treatment

UWB (ultra-wideband) has been investigated for many decades but only recently has it become commercially viable. With the advent of WiMedia UWB technology and its associated standard specifications, the stage is set for the next generation of WPAN applications to take root. WiMedia UWB  focuses on the ECMA-368 standard. Both PHY layer and MAC sublayers specified in this standard are explained in great detail. The book offers not only the facts about the requirements of (more…)

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Great love stories thrive on sacrifice. Throughout The Twilight Saga (Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse), Stephenie Meyer has emulated great love stories–Romeo and Juliet, Wuthering Heights–with the fated, yet perpetually doomed love of Bella (the human girl) and Edward (the vampire who feeds on animals instead of humans). In Breaking Dawn, the fourth and final installment in the series, Bella’s story plays out in some unexpected ways. The ongoing conflicts (more…)

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Praise for Eclipse: “Move over, Harry Potter.” – USA Today”Has a hypnotic quality that puts the reader right inside the dense, rainy thickets of [Forks]” – People Magazine”The legions of readers who are hooked on the romantic struggles of Bella and the vampire Edward will ecstatically devour this third installment” – Publishers Weekly”[Stephenie Meyer is] the world’s most popular vampire novelist since Anne Rice” – Entertainment Weekly”Meyer’s trilogy seethes with the archety (more…)

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`This is a practical guide not only to the scientists of related fields but also to educators, urban planners and policy makers.’ Pure and Applied Geophysics, 138, 1992 ‘ I recommend that libraries purchase a copy of this book which will serve as a good reference material. ‘ Natural Hazards 6 1992

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An original! That term is used far too much. In this (rare) case, it is fully merited. Schmitt and Simonson have written a sophisticated, readable masterpiece that reinvents the practice of marketing. And the timing–a marketplace glutted with look-alikes–could not be better. Small business or large, read this book … NOW, and act … NOW. — Tom Peters, author of The Pursuit Of Wow!David A. Aaker author of Managing Brand Equity and Building Strong Brands Visual i (more…)

Lithography is a field in which advances proceed at a swift pace. This book was written to address several needs, and the revisions for the second edition were made with those original objectives in mind. Many new topics have been included in this text commensurate with the progress that has taken place during the past few years, and several subjects are discussed in more detail. This book is intended to serve as an introduction to the science of microlithography for people who are (more…)

A lavish survey of the eminent Japanese photographic equipment manufacturer, featuring 675 color photographs.This book is much more than a history of the high-quality cameras and lenses that have made Nikon a renowned name in the world of photography. It is also a chronicle of the birth of this Japanese manufacturer and the way in which it has evolved to keep abreast of advances in technology and ahead of the competition. Profusely illustrated throughout with rare archive material (more…)

Its rise to dominance in the camera market and its innovations and new models have made Canon the choice of discerning photographers the world over.  This history of the company and its cameras from 1934 to present day contains everything the avid collector needs to know about the various ranges of cameras and lenses. A visual feast of archive material is presented along with original shots and pictures of the cameras in use. Living in Japan, and with the full cooperation of Canon,  (more…)

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One of the brightest stars in the universe turns his pop artistry to books.

Are you ready to glow in the dark? Crash landed alone on an unknown planet for the entirety of his Glow in the Dark set with huge space scapes behind him, Kanye West takes you on a musical and visual odyssey that no antihero has taken you on before. This deluxe volume represents another leg of that voyage, giving you a gorgeous photographic ride through West’s life, both on and offstage, as we (more…)