Selon les traditions de cette collection américaine internationale, un livre-album offrant un panorama sur les mets concernés, grâce à une partie technique élaborée et à une anthologie de recettes qui tient la moitié du volume. [SDM].
Série de monographies fort bien illustrées et présentées en textes brefs dans l'axe des "mystères" ésotériques, des "sciences" occultes et des phénomènes parapsychologiques. [SDM].
Contents: Other Roads to Health Renaissance in Folk Remedies Ancient Arts from the East Peering into the Body's Secrets Faith and the Human Touch A Gallery of Unproved Therapies The Mind as Physician
Introduces the basic techniques for making cookies and crackers, and provides recipes for drop, bar, rolled, refrigerator, molded, pressed and fried cookies
One of a series of books focusing on the mysteries of the unknown. This book focuses on the energies within the earth and their use in occult practices. Contents: Curious Circles in the Grain The Earth's Elusive Spirit Living in the Land of the Gods Earth, Air, Fire, and Water The Venerable Power of Trees A Green and Leafy Realm The Art of Feng Shui Toward a New World View
Nearly four hundred photographs from "Life" magazine supplemented by NASA photographs, maps, and charts illustrate America's great space adventure with a fact-filled text enlivened by first-person accounts
Records the period in world history when the European explorers began to enlarge the dimensions of the known world through their voyages to previously unknown continents and oceans, first to India, then to the Americas, then around the Cape of Good Hope to India, and around the world.
This volume in The Seafarers series reviews the history of Germany's foremost naval weapon in two world wars, documenting its victories, which include the sinking of 8,000 merchant ships, and its final defeat.
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
This volume in The Seafarers series discusses the history, development, and social characteristics of the Venetians and describes their armor, ships, and some of the battles in which they engaged.
This volume in The Seafarers series examines the history of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico from the 16th century Spanish conquest of the area through the centuries of conflict that followed.
This volume in The Seafarers series surveys the various seafarers of the ancient world, including Greece and Rome, their ships, trade, and battles at sea.
Creative Craft Projects from Sewing to Woodworking
175pages
7 heures de lecture
Provides instructions for making a sewing box, quilts, dolls, samplers, hand towels, footstools, rugs, cut-and-pierced lampshades, scherenshnitt, bandboxes, and gameboards
Examines mapmaking, the Earth's surface and habitats, and the global community, as well as focusing on the economy, culture, and people of the individual continents. JUVENILE LITERATURE - GEOGRAPHY ILLUSTRATED HARDCOVER TEXT BOOK
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
Here Lie Men Who Have Not Hesitated to Seal and Stamp Their Convictions With Their Blood
168pages
6 heures de lecture
An unforgettable new look at the Civil War from eyewitness accounts by people who were there. Diaries, letters, journals, media reports and more. Beautifully and dramatically illustrated.18 books are contained within this volume series (Voices of the Civil War)
Recounts the conflicts between plains Indians and encroaching white settlers, depicts the Indians' daily life and culture, and discusses their adjustment to reservation life
This volume in The Seafarers series describes the great passenger liners that traveled between the United States and Europe in the first half of the twentieth century.
The dazzling ancient Egyptian civilization, which was born by the river Nile and flourished for more than 3,000 years, captures our imagination as no other culture before or since. Their magnificent pyramids, colossal temples, and brooding Sphinx never fail to awe and astound us. But even more amazing are other artifacts, ones that the Egyptians never meant for us to see - rolls of papyrus, pottery chips, and tombs - that tell us about the people who built the grand structures that grace the Egyptian landscape.
This volume in The Seafarers series discusses the Constitution, the Essex, and other frigates used as warships by the U.S. Navy during the 19th century, along with the men who sailed them, and the battles in which they participated.
Presents evidence supporting Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift. Explains plate tectonics and discusses what is known of the earth's crust and upper mantle.
The editors of Time-Life Books have produced another exciting The Epic of Flight. The Pathfinder are brought to you in extraordinary detail through vivid photography and engaging, informative text.
Chapter Contents for the "Grand Canyon" include, Wilderness of Stone, The Drama of a Single Day, Forces that Made the Canyon Grand, Exploring the Fretful River, Riding the Rapids, and more!
Time chronicles the story of the greatest natural disaster in U.S. history. Here, in stunning pictures and gripping first-hand accounts, is the terrible tale of Katrina's deadly wrath and savage aftermath. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book will be donated to relief efforts.
In this book from "The Epic of Flight" Time-Life series, WWI provides the stage for a new type of warrior; one that fights in the air. The book informs readers how aviation underwent a rapid transformation as the opposing forces introduced daring men in their flying machines into the battle.
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
History, customs, mythology, and lore of the continent's first inhabitants are inter-woven in this rich new look at our Native American heritage. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
Chapters An assembly of eagles; guerrilla fighters in a rugged domain; final champion of Comanche glory; protecting a way of life; pacifist on the warpath; and the threatened world of Sitting Bull.
A book dealing simply and in detail with the variety of peoples and cultures in Anatolia.Chatal Hoyuk, in what is now south central Turkey, was excavated in the early 1960s and turned out to be one of the very first places that could be called a city. The excavators found evidence of a well-established agriculture, trade, and religion, all dating back to near the end of the Stone Age.Other archaeologists' efforts in Turkey have resulted in the discovery of the ancient empire of the Hittites, lost to history for centuries.These and several other little-known and understood civilizations are described.Numerous full-color photographs and illustrations add an extra dimension to the text.-David N. Pauli, Missoula Public Library, MT
This volume in The Seafarers series recounts the lives and deeds of Henry Every, Stede Bonnet, John Rackam, Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and other pirates.