David Pickering Livres

Approaching history from an international perspective, this book - organized chronologically - uses a continuous timeline to make the passage of time and events accessible and clear. The book is divided into 20 chapters, each opening with a world map, and an illustrated timechart highlighting the events of that period, so that the reader is able to see at a glance what was happening simultaneously across five continents. Maps, charts, artefacts and photographs are used throughout.

Offers a range of synonyms for a various words in A-Z order - ranging from the everyday to the comparatively obscure. This book is suitable for those who are stuck for precisely the right word or phrase, whatever the occasion.

With nearly 400,000 synonyms and antonyms, The Penguin Thesaurus is the most extensive, authoritative and modern wordfinder currently available. Its alphabetical arrangement of the headwords means that it is very easy to use.

Stunning photography introduces young LEGO fans to the wonderful world of model making with LEGOs, featuring life-size sculptures of dinosaurs, monuments, buildings, and more. 50,000 first printing.

An A-Z guide to the origins and meaning of superstitions. Find a wealth of fascinating facts and a number of fun "spells" to try -- including a rhyme to say to the new moon for revealing the identity of your true love. For those who believe in "breaking a leg", or for anyone interested in folklore and popular culture, this is sure to be an entertaining read as well as an invaluable reference.

Have you heard the one about the man who walked into a bar? This book is a useful reading for those searching for the perfect joke.

What's in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect, for names are steeped in history and myth and have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. Now fully updated for its second edition, with 150 new entries, The Penguin Dictionary of First Names takes a close look at over 5,000 examples, ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure, drawn from all parts of the English-speaking world. Detailed and informative, it is essential reading for expectant parents and for anyone who is intrigued by the story attached to each name.

Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. Suitable for prospective parents, this easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival.

It's two books in one, with over 200,000 entries -- and that saves time and trouble! This combination of dictionary and thesaurus brings you right to the word you need. Because the synonyms are linked to definitions, it's less likely you'll choose one that doesn't convey exactly the right meaning. Of course, it also does everything you'd expect a regular dictionary to do -- detail grammar, highlight slang, suggest antonyms, and give pronunciation guidelines.

Offering a way to learn about the Bible, this book guides children through the stories and events of biblical times. It challenges the reader's knowledge with spreads devoted to such subjects as the exodus, the prophets, and the life and times of Jesus. Answers are grouped together in an end-section, which also gives the background to the questions and additional information.

A reference guide to over 40,000 abbreviations from all parts of the English-speaking world as well as some of the common ones from other languages

Comprehensive a-z listing of theatrical terms and figures in U.K.

Ein Experte bietet einen A-Z-Leitfaden zu einem der faszinierendsten Aspekte des Übernatürlichen. Hunderte sorgfältig recherchierte Artikel liefern Erklärungen zu den Schlüsselbegriffen und Konzepten der Hexerei, einschließlich Dämonen, Exorzismen, Vertrauten, der Inquisition, Sabbaten, Gestaltwandel und Zaubersprüchen. Faszinierende Biografien wichtiger Figuren reichen von Hexen, die in der Bibel und in anderer antiker Literatur erwähnt werden, bis hin zu Matthew Hopkins, dem "Hexenfinder-General" des 17. Jahrhunderts, und dem modernen "Großen Biest", Aleister Crowley. Artikel über Hexenprozesse im Laufe der Jahrhunderte stützen sich auf Augenzeugenberichte und zeitgenössische Aufzeichnungen von Folter, Geständnissen und Widerrufen. Meinungen zur Hexerei umfassen rechtliche Experten, Theologen und Psychologen. Beispielsweise sprach sich der französische Philosoph Jean Bodin gegen die Verbrennung von Hexen aus, da diese normalerweise schnell starben.

Das neue Bibel-Quiz enthält interessante Fragen und überraschende Antworten aus der Welt der Bibel. Zahlreiche Illustrationen und farbige Fotografien veranschaulichen die Bibel auf eine völlig neuartige Weise.