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John Davison

    Londýn
    Amsterdam
    Ve stínu hákového kříže : Život v Německu za nacismu 1933-1945
    The Pacific War
    Video Games in 100 Objects
    Viv and the Geordie Mafia
    • Video Games in 100 Objects

      • 224pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Dust off that classic console, untangle those audio/visual cords, and step back into the good old days with this nostalgic journey through the most iconic objects in video game history!Video games have been a part of our culture for decades and are now more popular than ever. From the first Pong arcade game to Combat Evolved, and from the Atari 2600 to today’s console wars, this remarkable collection catalogs the most iconic video game objects representing our favorite games, stories, and characters over fifty years of gaming. With this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia, you’ll explore the legacy of video games throughout the decades, reliving the glory days and nostalgia of the medium though its most recognizable iconography. Learn new facts, delve into video game history, and reexperience those special moments that brought video games to where they are today. RELIVE THE GLORY From dodging Donkey Kong’s barrels to protecting the Triforce from Ganon and his army, you’ll relive all your best memories playing with friends and beating bosses with your favorite characters. SHARE THE Veteran gamers can introduce their kids to the truly awesome games that set the standard for games today. DISCOVER THE TRUE Gamers will delve into new information about their favorite games and characters, including their development and impact on gaming culture.

      Video Games in 100 Objects2025
    • The Pacific War

      Day By Day

      • 192pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Fleet attacked Pearl Harbor, thus starting a war in the Pacific that would last four years, see Japan brought to her knees, and witness the first, and so far only, use of atomic bombs in warfare. The Pacific War Day by Day is a chronological, month-by-month approach to the conflict, allowing the reader to see at a glance the key battles on land, at sea ,and in the air, engagements such as Singapore, Tarawa Atoll, Guadalcanal, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, Midway, Kohima, Imphal, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Each major engagement is illustrated by a map for ease of understanding. In addition to the battles and campaigns, the book includes sidebars on all the main commanders. The Pacific War Day by Day includes entries on landing craft, aircraft carriers, carrier aircraft, long-range bombers, and amphibious landing techniques.- Encyclopedic guide to the World War II campaigns in the Pacific Theater- An excellent reference work- Continues the successful series covering World War IIAbout the AuthorJohn Davison is a freelance military writer. His areas of expertise are World War II, the Third Reich and modern special forces. He has written a number of articles on these subjects and has also contributed text to Ultimate Special Forces. He currently lives in Wales in the UK.Hardcover - 8-1/2" x 11" - 192 pp - 400 b/w'

      The Pacific War2004
    • Amsterdam

      • 144pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Amsterdam a jeho obyvatelé, dějiny, co navštívit, výlety, výběr hotelů a restaurací, volný čas, jídlo - pití, rady na cestu, doplněno mapkou a fotografiemi.

      Amsterdam1999
      4,0
    • Viv and the Geordie Mafia

      • 339pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Featuring interviews with those close to the "Geordie Godfather" who was gunned down in a gangland hit, this book is the follow up to "Viv (Graham) - 'Simply the Best'". It reveals stories of Graham's life and of his murder, and includes a comparison between nightclubs in Liverpool and Newcastle.

      Viv and the Geordie Mafia1998
      4,6
    • Londýn

      • 148pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      kapesní průvodce V tomto průvodci naleznete obrovské množství praktických informací o místech, která si nesmíte nechat ujít. Dále pak jedinečné tipy z oblasti kutury, sportu a nočního života. Nechybí podrobné mapy, pěkné fotografie a jedinečný výběr doporučených hotelů a restaurací.

      Londýn1998
      3,0