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"The international bestseller, fully revised and updated."

This much needed new edition provides a complete and essential guide to this fast developing, ever changing and often tense region. This book, fully updated for 2024, examines the origins and development of the events which have dominated the headlines for the last seven decades. Covering everything from religion and politics in the aftermath of the Second World War to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, terrorism, war in Iraq and Syria and the extraordinary economic growth of the Gulf states, it will change the way you think about the region and provide balance and clarity.

Ideal support for science at primary level. From lenses to lasers, this book's careful, step-by-step narrative explains what light is, how scientists gradually learned about it, and how this knowledge has affected the way we live and how we think about the universe. The clear text is supported by lively illustrations.

Ideal support for science at primary level. Adam and Eve to biodiversity, this book's careful, step-by- step narrative explains what evolution is, how we discovered it, and how this discovery changed the way we see ourselves and the world around us. The clear text is supported by lively illustrations.

The famous detective Sherlock Holmes always insists that love gets in the way of cold reason. That is why he is wary of all women... except one! In this famous tale, skilfully and faithfully adapted to the easy-to-read format, we learn how the beautiful opera singer Irene Adler outwits the celebrated detective and thwarts his carefully laid plan to assist an important royal figure. All the classic ingredients of a Sherlock Holmes adventure are here: a race against time, disguise, calm reasoning, sharp insight - and that unexpected twist at the end!

Ideal support for science at primary level. From germs to miracle cures and resistance, this book's careful, step-by-step narrative explains what antibiotics are, how we discovered them, and the many and widespread benefits this discovery has brought. The clear text is supported by lively illustrations.

The longest-reigning monarch in European history!If the news about Harry, William, Kate, Meghan, and the rest of the British royals has you wondering about how this latest generation of princes, princesses, dukes, and duchesses got their start, you're not alone. Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey through the life of Great Britain's longest-serving monarch.You'll find revealing stories about Queen Elizabeth II's family background, her childhood, early ascension to the throne, and her role during times of national crisis and triumph. The book combines must-know facts about the monarchy with details of the remarkable woman who has held the crown for over 68 years (and counting). You'll also read about:* Where shows like The Crown stay true-to-life and where they take artistic liberties with historical fact* Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with Prince Charles, the late Prince Phillip, Princess Diana, and the thousands of famous figures she has encountered during her reign* The subtle and at times controversial role of a hereditary Head of State in a democracyPerfect for anyone with an interest in the monarchy, British governance, power and society, leadership, or the resurgence of the British monarchy in popular culture, Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies is a cracking read full of trivia, secrets, and history that puts one of the most central figures of the 20th and 21st centuries in the palm of your hand.

A young woman stands at the door of a church. She is waiting to get married. When her fiancé does not turn up, she begs Sherlock Holmes to help her. He agrees - and uncovers a sad story of cruelty, greed and lies ...

Age range 9+Ideal support for science at primary level. From exploding medicine to fireworks, this book's careful, step-by-step narrative explains what gunpowder is and how human beings have learned to use it for their benefit. The clear text is supported by lively illustrations.

Age range 9+Ideal support for science at primary level. From blocks of wood to 3-D laser printers, this book's careful, step-by-step narrative explains what printing is and how human beings have learned to use it for their benefit. The clear text is supported by lively illustrations.

Age range 9 to 14

This historical series really puts the story back into history! Each exciting bookbrings the past alive by linking key events to a fast moving narrative. The series is characterised by short chapters, wonderful illustrations, a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a What Happened Next? chapter.Find King Alfred!begins with the Viking's winter invasion of Wessex. The Saxon kingdom crumbles before them, until Alfred, one of England's true hero-kings, raises his standard amid the marshy wastes of Somerset...

This historical series really puts the story back into history! Each exciting bookbrings the past alive by linking key events to a fast moving narrative. The series is characterised by short chapters, wonderful illustrations, a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a What Happened Next? chapter.Find King Alfred!begins with the Viking's winter invasion of Wessex. The Saxon kingdom crumbles before them, until Alfred, one of England's true hero-kings, raises his standard amid the marshy wastes of Somerset...

Full teacher support to accompany the Cambridge IGCSE (R) Design and Technology Student Book for syllabus 0445. These resources will enable teachers to use a structured approach to delivering the course, but will also allow them enough flexibility to teach in their own way, in the best way possible for their classroom context.

This historical series really puts the story back into history! Each exciting bookbrings the past alive by linking key events to a fast moving narrative. The series is characterised by short chapters, wonderful illustrations, a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a What Happened Next? chapter.Find King Alfred!begins with the Viking's winter invasion of Wessex. The Saxon kingdom crumbles before them, until Alfred, one of England's true hero-kings, raises his standard amid the marshy wastes of Somerset...

Stewart Ross's book, which represents the distillation of thirty years of professional experience in industrial advertising and promotion, is the only comprehensive and up-to-date working guide available for advertising, sales, and marketing managers of companies that manufacture products sold to other companies rather than to final consumers.

Critically acclaimed first history series brought back new and refreshed to support the introduction of the new history curriculum.

Twelve fascinating tales about the adventurers who travelled all over the globe, finding new plants and the amazing things they produce. Join Joseph Banks as he gets stranded on the Australian Great Barrier Reef whilst searching for new botanical specimens. Battle with the Mexican Emperor Montezuma against the invading Hernando Cortes - and watch as Cortes introduces chocolate to the rest of the world! Struggle with other travellers as they fight starvation, bears, strange diseases and tropical storms.Exciting, witty and wacky, these true-life tales span centuries and the globe, feature famous historical figures such as Captain Bligh, Darwin and Columbus and put the origins of 'everyday' plants into perspective.

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act, this collection of eleven stories follows the lives of slaves of every kind around the world. Join African Queen Jinga as she unites the tribes of Ndongo against the invading Portuguese. Watch John Blanke as he becomes the first black trumpeter to play for the King Henry VIII. Meet Harriet Tubman as she helps escaped slaves flee along the Underground Railroad to freedom.Moving, exciting and often funny, these true stories span centuries and the globe, feature famous historical figures such as William Wilberforce and Catherine of Aragon and remind us all of the true horrors of slavery in all its forms.

Understand the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is the essential guide to one of the world's most distressing confrontations. Putting the present situation into its broader context and examining all perspectives, it unravels the origins and development of issues which make the headlines daily. Each aspect of this complex conflict is explained with engaging objectivity which will ensure you can examine the issues from all perspectives and in a social, political, historical and international framework.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.