Henry Brook

D-Day. The Allied nations shipped an army across the English Channel and stormed into Nazi-occupied Europe. Millions of people were caught up in the struggle for the Normandy beaches, but victory or defeat came down tothe bravery of individuals. From commanders to paratroopers, commando raiders to French Resistance fighters, they all have D-Day stories to tell.

A retelling of Miguel de Cervantes's epic tale of an eccentric country gentleman and his companion who set out as a knight and squire of old to right wrongs and punish evil in sixteenth-century Spain.

"What special skills does a spy need? How do spies create and crack codes? What types of gadgets do secret agents use? What's the difference between the CIA and the FBI? Find out about the control officers, field agents, and intelligence analysts fighting a secret war to protect their countries from threats around the globe"--P. [4] of cover.

Ten true stories of maritime adventure, disaster, and recovery. The sea has always been a place of mystery, discovery and fear. For thousands of years it has tested those people daring enough to sail out into its vastness. From shipwrecks to submarine attacks, these ten adventure stories explore the incredible allure of the world's oceans.

Explore amazing true survival stories of people stranded alone in the wildest places on Earth, and find out simple survival techniques.

How can engineers teach a robot to think? Is there anything an intelligent machine can't do? Where in the world are robots with A.I. already at work? Will machines ever be smarter than human beings? Do you think machines aren't as intelligent as people? This book will make you think again. Find out how intelligent machines, from smartphones to driverless cars, can do all sorts of tasks, from exploring space to playing -- and winning -- all sorts of...

An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book tells the story of both conflicts, from the trenches of the First World War to the battles and Blitz of World War Two. Please note this title is a combined volume containing Introduction to the First World War and Introduction...

From hunter-gatherers in the Ice Age to technological innovators in modern times, this book provides a short introduction to the world's history. Lively text introduces historical concepts such as civilization, empires, revolutions, religion and democracy, while bite-size narrative accounts describe the people and events that have shaped our world.