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The Sengoku The Jidai, 'Age of Warring States', is the age of the samurai - the military aristocracy of Japan. This title examines the complicated nature of family and clan that governed the initial organization of the armies, how this changed and how battlefield tactics developed over a series of encounters such as Nagashino and Sekigahara.

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(Paperback)

(Paperback)

The background to this conflict, covered here, lay in the Cuban insurrection of 1895-1898 and its suppression by Cuba's Spanish overlords. Following the destruction of the USS Maine in Havana harbour, the US declared war on Spain, sending some 17,000 men to invade Cuba.

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(Paperback)

B.A. Santamaria was one of the most controversial Australians of our time. An ardent anti-Communist and devout Catholic, he was polarising, fiercely intelligent and a natural leader. This is an authoritative biography from Gerard Henderson, a close colleague until a disagreement saw the two men estranged.

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(Paperback)

Through in-depth research and interviews with veterans, William Fowler has produced the most complete history of this elite and elusive unit to date.

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The Sassanians ruled the last great imperial Empire of Persia before the Arab conquests of the 7th century. Rome's only equal in the classical world, the Sassanian Empire had an enormous impact on the development of architecture, mythology, arts, music, military tactics and technology.

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Provides definitions and study tips for over sixteen hundred frequently used SAT words and includes strategies for memorizing the words and answering questions on the test.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A thorough examination of the nation of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the current state of affairs and potential future challenges.

(Hardback)

This book is written in the hopes of helping other children going through or have been in this situation get the help they need. And, knowing that they are not alone.

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Italy's most successful wartime bomber, the S.79 saw combat with the Regia Aeronautica in France, Yugoslavia, Greece, North Africa, East Africa and in the Mediterranean. Initially developed as a transport, the aircraft evolved into a dedicated medium bomber during the Spanish Civil War in 1936. This title covers the history of S.79.

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(Paperback)

"Say It Plain" deals with African American studies.

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(Paperback)

The SBD Dauntless of 1942 was a revolutionary all-metal stressed-skin design with an airframe strength that made it ideal for dive-bombing. It proved its worth in the Battle of Midway, sinking four Japanese carriers. This book examines the aircraft's record and includes interviews with crews.

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A strategically important natural harbor in the Orkney Islands, Scapa Flow served as Britain's main fleet anchorage during World Wars I and II. In 1914 and again in 1939, the British began building a comprehensive defensive network by fortifying the entrances to Scapa Flow, and then extended these defenses to cover most of Orkney.

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Explores the dilemmas many parents face when choosing a school for their children, and the impact of the growing gap between public and private schools on families, schools and the community.

(Hardback)

This text provides information necessary to interpret test scores in schools. It emphasises that test performance must be interpreted with respect to the limitations of the test itself and how the score corresponds with other information known about the individual test-taker.

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Big Brother Byron and Little Sister Jazzmin loves school! Byron is always excited and ready to go learn new things and play with his friends. Jazzmin has a few challenges, but her friends are very helpful. She is also able to learn and have fun.

Come along as the journey continues. See how everyone works together to overcome obstacles and make school an enjoyable educational experience!

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After an opening section which summarizes the results of a national parent survey, there are separate chapters that profile home-based (family child care) models, public school-operated models, models operated in partnership between schools and other organizations, and community-based models.

(Paperback, Second Edition)