Henry Brook Libri

This comprehensive volume of Greek Myths is perfect for a family bookshelf, containing all of the best known myths, told in a detailed and fresh way to alight the interest of any child or adult with an interest in the gods and heroes of Ancient Greece. Beautifully illustrated plates introduce all the characters, story by story, from the most famous to the more obscure. This book serves as a wonderful introduction or a further, detailed exploration of the classics for both young and old.

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'They all agreed that it was a huge creature, luminous, ghastly and spectral.' Originally serialised in The Strand Magazine, Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles follows the infamous Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, whose dead body is found on the misty and desolate Devon moors. The locals blame his death on the legend of the fearsome phantom hound that they claim has haunted the Baskerville family for generations. When the heir to the Baskerville fortune, Sir Henry, also comes under threat Holmes' detective skills are put to the test as he battles to discover the truth behind the legend and to solve one of the most macabre mysteries of his career.

Animals that can kill - with sharp teeth, poisonous skin, venomous stings or crushing grips - are a source of endless fascination, and this book is the perfect introduction to some of the most deadly. Features big cats, snakes, sharks, crocodiles, and some surprisingly lethal small animals whose human death count is far greater. Part of a gripping series designed to captivate even the most reluctant readers! This paperback edition replaces flexi edition, ISBN 9781409582021.

Friends, Romans, citizens of the world - do you want to take a fast-paced trip through time? All of human history is here, from hunter-gatherers in the Ice Age to technological innovators in modern times. With bitesize narrative accounts, lively illustrations, timelines, maps and links to specially selected websites to bring history alive.

When were the first fighter planes built? What weapons does a fighter plane carry? How can a fighter escape an incoming missile? How do you get to be a fighter pilot? From the dogfights of the First World War to top secret missions flown by the latest stealth fighters, this book reveals the inner workings of the fastest, deadliest machines ever made. Superbly illustrated with photographs, illustrations and fold-out cutaway diagrams. With internet links to websites with video clips and panoramic views of aircraft. This is a new paperback edition of the current flexi bound edition. Other titles include Warships, Tanks, Submarines, Helicopters and more.

Published in association with the Imperial War Museum.

The story of the Second World War is revealed, from the Home Front to the beaches of Normandy and even the secret world of code-breaking, espionage and weapon development in this dazzling sticker book.

What is it like to drive a tank? What does a tank crew do and how do tanks power across rough terrain? This exciting, fact-packed book is illustrated with photographs and diagrams, plus fold-out pages that reveal the hidden workings of a tank. Includes internet links to recommended websites with video clips and more information.

Title: Spying Binding: Paperback Author: Henry Brook & Staz Johnson Publisher: USBORNE PUBLISHING

This reference book on the two most important conflicts of the 20th century provides detailed accounts of the causes and effects of each war, as well as describing their main battles, innovations and leaders.

This book outlines how the First World War affected every corner of the globe, provoked revolutions, developed new weapons, and changed the political map of Europe forever.

This title covers a vast range of warships from ancient triremes to present day destroyers, aircraft carriers and stealth corvettes. Cutaway illustrations reveal the inner workings of warship engines and weaponry.

A collection of true stories about the Blitz of 1940 for modern young readers. Recounts the fascinating stories of ordinary people who experienced the Blitz, including firefighters, fighter pilots and evacuees. Internet links via the Usborne Quicklinks website allow readers to find out more about the Second World War.

Zrcadlový text - anglicky a česky. Napínavý pirátský příběh viděný očima mladého Jima Hawkinse. Ten získá po smrti starého námořníka mapu s úkrytem velkého pokladu kapitána Flinta. Jim Hawkins se vydává na palubě plachetnice Hispaniola na výpravu za pokladem. Lodním kuchařem je však Dlouhý Honza Silver - vůdce pirátů, kteří se pokladu také chtějí zmocnit, a tak o dramatické události a mnoho velkých dobrodružství na ostrově pokladů nebude nouze... Dobrodružný román pro mládež, snad nejslavnější dílo Roberta Louise Stevensona, který se dočkal celé řady filmových a televizních zpracování. Slovem doprovodil Jaromír Kincl a ilustroval Gustav Krum.

An absolutely thrilling insight into a necessarily highly secret world. Who were the original Commandos? How do ordinary soldiers become Special Forces? How do troops communicate without speaking? Find out the answers to these questions and lots more as you meet the elite soldiers who undertake the toughest training on earth. A thrilling insight into a highly secret world, this book reveals real-life missions through astonishing photography and graphic-novel style picture strips. Includes information on the elite special forces working around the world today, including the SAS, HALO and the Navy Seals. Perfect for young gaming and army enthusiasts, and with internet links via Usborne Quicklinks to video clips of special forces in action. This is a new paperback edition of the current flexi bound edition. Other titles include Drones, Spying, Planes, Fighter Planes, Tanks, Warships and more.

An exciting look into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence; what it is, how it's used in industry and war, how it will affect our future. Written in an engaging way with plenty of facts, comic strip sections, dramatic photographic illustrations this book is bound to grip the attention of even reluctant readers.

Ať už v prostředí Chicaga, kterému strašlivou rukou vládl slavný Al Capone, nebo v australské buši, kde se na poslední odpor policii postavil Ned Kelly, většina gangsterů žila chladným, násilným a vypočítavým způsobem nelehký život, který se velmi brzy uzavíral. Bankovní lupiči, šéfové mafie, útěky z vězení a další - to vše najdete v našich jedenácti napínavých příbězích, prostřednictvím kterých se vydáte do temného podsvětí nejnebezpečnějších zločinců, kteří kdy žili.

Eleven thrilling true stories of the world-shaping events of June 6th 1944. Contains real life tales of courage and bravery during the struggle for the beaches of Normandy, from tank commanders to paratroopers, commando raiders to French Resistance fighters.

Nella piccola città di St. Petersburg, che si affaccia sul pigro Mississippi, Tom Sawyer e i suoi amici vivono avventure senza fine. Sempre in fuga dalle ingiuste punizioni degli adulti, ideano nuovi scherzi. L'avventura vera inizia quando, una notte, assistono a un omicidio nel cimitero e solo Tom e Huck Finn conoscono l'identità del colpevole. Tom, un ragazzo astuto e intraprendente, crea scompiglio nella sua città. Con i suoi amici, si imbarca in innumerevoli avventure: inseguono figure misteriose, duellano come nobili cavalieri, accampano come pirati su un'isola e scoprono un tesoro in un labirinto di caverne. La sua infatuazione per Becky lo tormenta e lo rallegra, mentre le punizioni del maestro non intaccano la sua felicità di essere un combinaguai. Alla fine, Tom e Huck si godono la gloria e la ricchezza, rimanendo fedeli al loro spirito avventuroso.

Classics with legible texts you can actually read at a fantastic price.

A fascinating information book with pages packed full of fighter planes, bombers, Allied and Axis tanks, warships, submarines and other military hardware. Includes facts, statistics, maps, true-life war stories and a short history of the war.

A new paperback ediiton of this guide to survival in extreme conditions and inhospitable environments, fully illustrated with a mix of photos, comic strip art and step-by-step diagrams. Learn how to find north, make a fire, send signals, evade dangerous animals, escape if you're trapped in a car, cope with an earthquake or tornado, escape from a burning building and lots more. Graphic-novel style picture strip is used alongside astonishing photographs to describe real-life survival situations. Inspiring and informative, this book is suitable for all ages including reluctant readers. Internet links allow readers to access more information online via carefully selected and monitored websites.