(Paperback)

Explores both the benefits and disadvantages of the developments in global communication. The author discusses the annoyance and dangers of BlackBerrys in meeting rooms, hands-free kits in conversation, and using a phone or iPod whilst driving.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

A Washington Post style editors fascinating and irresistible look back on the Miss America pageant as it approaches its 100th anniversary.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

The battles and campaigns included are : Allia River, Caudine Forks, Heraclea/Asculum, Trasimene, Arausio, Carrhae, Teutoburger Wald, Abritus, Edessa, Siege of Amida, Julian's Campaign Eastern Campaign, Frigidus River, Cap Bon. Thoroughly researched from the primary sources and latest scholarship.

(Paperback)

Publishing for the first time in paperback, this book by the specialist for the specialist is a must-have illustrated history of the definitive tank of World War II - the Tiger.

(Hardback)

The story of the First World War in Africa, an almost forgotten war, marking the most brutal and shameful war in colonial history.

(Hardback)

A ground-breaking history of one of the greatest ever sieges. Masterfully brought to life by a leading expert using original Russian and German source material.

(Hardback)

A "reassessment of Ulysses S. Grant, arguing that the great Civil War commander's battle to save the Union continued to the very end of his presidency when a crisis threatened to fracture the still fragile nation once again"--

(Paperback)

Following in the footsteps of a writer, artist, and feminist who traveled the route a century ago, To the Diamond Mountains takes readers on a unique journey through China and North and South Korea. By probing the deep past of Northeast Asia at a present moment of profound change, this book offers a fresh perspective on the region's future.

(Hardback)

Based on eyewitness accounts and previously unpublished interviews with veterans, Tobruk: A Raid Too Far explores the operation in-depth, highlighting appalling errors of judgement and their tragic consequences, as well as the astonishing trek of survivors across the desert to reach their front lines.

(Hardback)

The epic story of the Tornado during Operation Desert Storm, by the bestselling author of Spitfire and Lancaster, who was himself shot down during that conflict

(Hardback)

The fascinating history of the Toscano cigar, published in celebration of the brand s two hundredth anniversary.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

By the end of 1971, the hastily raised, poorly trained, and woefully led Cambodian army had suffered a string of defeats and heavy casualties inflicted by North Vietnamese army and Viet Cong units. With many of its best infantry battalions and much of its armour, transport and equipment destroyed, only three of its 15 brigade groups were militarily

(Paperback)

First-hand accounts by Pkeh captives, men and women who committed blatant acts of aggression or unknowingly transgressing tikanga and ended up in Maori captivity between 1816-1884.

(Hardback)

This book is the latest edition of a long-selling success about Ancient Egyptian and archaeology offering fresh insights like never before!

(Paperback)

Take a spectacular armchair voyage to one of earth's most magnificent and ancient sites: Egypt's Valley of the Kings. This exquisitely produced guide is lavishly illustrated with more than 800 pictures (including archeological reconstruction drawings); 6 gatefolds; and the finest paper.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

The intact royal burial palace and the golden mask of the boy king Tutankhamun are probably the most iconic symbols of Ancient Egypt. This luxurious volume will retrace, with never-seen-before pictures, the history of those exciting moments.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Tutu te Puehu Raising the dust on the New Zealand Wars. Edited by John Crawford and Ian McGibbon.