Changing the course of rivers has changed the course of history. Award-winning author-illustrator- and captivating storyteller- David Macaulay (The Way Things Work) goes to extremes to bring you an unprecedented look at the power of dams. From the banks of the Nile to the top of the Hoover Dam, you’ll meet the courageous and ambitious builders, relive the deadly disasters, and discover the little-known personal triumphs and tragedies behind the greatest dams ever built.
Here is a treasury of wonderful desserts - some classical, all-time favourites, others that are from the new-style cuisine of today. Desserts have always been the special way to express your love for your family and friends. The sugary fragrance and eye appeal of these culinary triumphs will surprise and delight every time. This book is packed with scrumptious ideas to suit any meal. Look out for step-by-step instructions which show you how easy it is to make any dessert look and taste spectacular.
Space Exploration: Triumphs and Tragedies is part of the Information Plus Reference Series. The purpose of each volume of the series is to present the latest facts on a topic of pressing concern in modern American life. Space Exploration: Triumphs and Tragedies consists of nine chapters and three appendixes. Each chapter is devoted to a particular aspect of space exploration.
The third volume of The History of Russia provides an authoritative political, intellectual, social and cultural history of the trials and triumphs of Russia and the Soviet Union during the twentieth century.
The Animated Tales of Hans Christian Andersen DVD1 The Snow Queen
Added by: Eliza_P | Karma: 370.60 | Black Hole | 7 October 2009
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Let young imaginations soar with this dazzling new collection of tales from the legendary Hans Christian Andersen. Exquisitely brought to life by one of the finest animation studios in the world, these classic stories packed with joy and laughter, tears and triumphs, will captivate, inspire and entertain children of all ages.
