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The postwar period saw increased interest in the idea of relatively easy-to-manufacture but devastatingly lethal radiological munitions whose use would not discriminate between civilian and military targets. Death Dust explores the largely unknown history of the development of radiological weapons (RW)—weapons designed to disperse radioactive material without a nuclear detonation—through a series of comparative case studies across the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Ki...

Master the art of drawing fantastical heroes, villains, and monsters - from noble knights and steampunk aeronauts, to mighty dragons and vicious vampires. This spellbinding how-to book is packed full of ingenious tips, techniques, and clear, step-by-step guides. Now grab a pencil and create your own thrilling adventures!Perfect for kids aged 8+.

Born in Berlin in November 1940, Elias Deane Grimm Lohr, who has gone by Grimm Lohr since he was a child, narrates the fascinating events of his life and his family against the backdrop of the twentieth century, offering as honest a replication of the facts as he can. Grimm begins by recounting his German-British grandfather’s service as a physician in Germany during the First World War, and then the life of his own father, the assistant to the official translator of the German government ...

Mysteries of the Ancient World examines some of the most bizarre, surprising and unexplained phenomena of the ancient world. Ranging from cold cases millennia in the making to the sudden, baffling disappearances of entire civilizations to the creation of mysterious monuments, it searches for the truth behind these remarkable stories. With a careful analysis of the various theories that have been used over the years to try and understand these curious occurrences, the author gets t...

In just a blink of geological time, the human species spread out from Africa and colonised every corner of the globe, and subjugated the new environments they came across to their will. How did humanity become so dominant so quickly? And what did they then do with this new power?Homo Sapiens tells the story of the species from its earliest evolutions through the development of the first civilizations up to the industrial and information revolutions that have shaped the mod...

Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?Fortunately, there’s Schaum’s.More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum’s to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum’s is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice e...

Create adorable kawaii characters with this easy-to-follow drawing boo****k!Originating in Japan, the kawaii art style literally translates as 'cute' and turns people, animals and even food into lovable characters. Hello Kitty, Pikachu and Pusheen are all kawaii characters, and the style is as popular as ever.By following simple step-by-step instructions, children can learn to dra...

A History of the Americas is an extraordinary narrative weaving together common threads of history of the two continents from the end of the ice ages until the present day.Covering the breadth of one of the world's largest and most important landmasses, A History of the Americas takes you from the emergence of the first civilizations of Norte Chico in Peru and the Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the rise of the Maya, Aztecs and Inca during the Middle Ages, as wel...

Can rats learn to surf? How fat was the fattest cat? How many Lego bricks would it take to reach the Moon?Find out the answers to these questions and many, many more in this fascinating fact book. With clear, engaging text and vibrant illustrations, kids can discover the world's fastest, biggest, oldest, and weirdest in an accessible and engaging way. Perfect for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun f...

In the waning days of the twenty-first century, man commits the ultimate atrocity. Nuclear winter! However, as in any holocaust, there are always survivors. Those who survived the rain of nuclear fire used the, now highly efficient space shuttle system to evacuate a now rapidly dying planet, to settle and colonize some of the outer planets and moons. Then, some nine hundred years later, the age old bid for absolute power starts allover again. Sean Thorn, son of a farming family located on ...

Bill Potter is a steely-eyed killer. At least he thinks he is. But when a disease, which normally strikes small children in sub-Saharan Africa, stops the retired Army Infantryman in his combat boots, he discovers what bravery, love, and fighting are really all about. The Long Walk is the devastatingly honest and sarcastic journey of a self-confessed manly man through the hell of Lymphoma. Full of helpful advice, shade tree science, funny stories, and a bedside seat to a life and death pitc...

Optiman, Multi-Girl, and Mr. Calculus are Prime City's greatest superheroes. They're also mathematical marvels! Join them in this action-packed adventure story, which will put your number skills to the test.In their quest for justice, our heroes will have to overcome Doc Zero's diabolical challenges. Help them on their quest by following cryptic clues, interpreting mathematical maps, cracking number codes, and much more!This awesome book will make you a maths superhero!