Henry Brook Bücher

Z otevřené tlamy mu šlehal oheň, oči mu zářily a čumák, chřtán i krk byly obaleny plameny. Nikdy bych si v mysli nepředstavoval něco tak barbarského, tak ohavného, jako bylo tohle černé tělo a vrčící hlava, které vyrazily ze závěje mlhy. Když je sir Charles Baskerville nalezen mrtev za podivných okolností, jsou k vyšetřování povoláni Sherlock Holmes s Dr. Watsonem. Má se smrtí něco společného strašlivý pes, který údajně pronásleduje rod Baskervillů? Holmes s Watsonem musejí riskovat životy, aby záhadu vyřešili.

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.

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.

This comprehensive reference is designed for readers aged 8 and up, featuring a wealth of information presented in an accessible format. The updated edition includes a fresh cover design while maintaining its educational value. Ideal for young learners, it serves as a valuable resource for enhancing knowledge across various subjects.

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.

When Jim Hawkins sets sail, searching for buried treasure and adventure, he finds himself caught up in a deadly mutiny where he must outwit the cunning pirate Long John Silver in order to stay alive.

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

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.

»Hätte ich die Gewissheit, dass Sie am Ende tot wären, dann würde ich im Interesse der Allgemeinheit auch meinen Tod bereitwillig in Kauf nehmen.« Eine Reise ins Dartmoor, ein Rennpferd, das sich selber rächt, maskierte Griechen, ein geheimnisvolles Ritual um die verschwundene Königskrone - Dr. Watson erzählt von Sherlock Holmes' erstem Fall und seinem Privatleben bis zum rätselhaften Verschwinden des Detektivs beim Duell mit seinem Erzfeind Professor Moriarty im Schweizer Reichenbachfall … Andere Detektive haben Fälle, Sherlock Holmes erlebt Abenteuer - entdecken Sie sie neu in der großartigen Übersetzung von Henning Ahrens.

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.