Chris Smith Bücher

"Der Herr der Ringe: Waffen und Kriegskunst" bietet umfassende Hintergrundinformationen zu den Schlachten der Filmtrilogie. Es werden Strategien, Unterschiede der Rassen und deren Kriegsführung erklärt. Über 200 Illustrationen und detaillierte Analysen der Kämpfe ermöglichen es dem Leser, die dramatischen Szenen besser nachzuvollziehen.

Zwei streitende Brüder treten mit ihrem Konflikt vor den weisen König Salomo und bitten ihn um seinen Rat. Wie sollen sie das Erbe des Vaters gerecht aufteilen? Der König erzählt ihnen die Geschichte von der Gründung Jerusalems. Sie handelt von zwei Brüdern, die einander helfen und füreinander einstehen. An dem Ort, an dem sich dies bestätigt, besiegeln die Brüder ihren Bund. Sie legen den Grundstein für eine neue Stadt und sind fortan für ihr Gedeihen verantwortlich.

Die dramatische Erzählung führt die Leser durch die faszinierenden und originellen Charaktere, die in die komplexe Welt von Mittelerde eintauchen. Sie fügt der bereits reichen Mythologie neue Facetten hinzu und entfaltet sich als in sich abgeschlossene Geschichte, die sowohl Spannung als auch tiefgreifende Themen bietet.

Losing weight can be remarkably easy when done correctly, and The Power of Protein gives a simple explanation of why a low carb/high protein diet is what the body needs to burn fat. Inside you will find the recipes required to create healthy, low carb meals that you can easily tailor to your needs. In simple terms, the modern diet consists of more carbohydrates than the body can break down. The average human can only store carbs for 48 hours before the liver turns the unused carbs into fat. By lowering your carbohydrate intake and substituting it with protein, your body will use your fat stores as an energy source so you will always be losing weight, and losing the correct weight!

Mel Lewis (1929-1990) first picked up his father's drumsticks at the age of two. At 17 he was a full-time professional musician. The View from the Back of the Band is the first biography of this legendary jazz drummer. For over 50 years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation.

Celebrated for its culinary excellence, this book showcases innovative recipes and techniques that have garnered acclaim in the culinary world. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and global flavors, it invites readers to explore diverse cooking styles. The author shares personal anecdotes and insights, making the recipes accessible and relatable. This award-winning work not only inspires home cooks but also elevates everyday meals into extraordinary experiences, emphasizing the joy and creativity of cooking.

Offering quick-fire tips and tricks, this guide covers popular games like Angry Birds, Temple Run, Paper Toss, and Fruit Ninja. It's designed for gaming enthusiasts, providing insights into free or affordable apps across various platforms, ensuring a fun experience for every gamer.

In Syndicate Women, sociologist Chris M. Smith uncovers a unique historical puzzle: women composed a substantial part of Chicago organized crime in the early 1900s, but during Prohibition (1920–1933), when criminal opportunities increased and crime was most profitable, women were largely excluded. During the Prohibition era, the markets for organized crime became less territorial and less specialized, and criminal organizations were restructured to require relationships with crime bosses. These processes began with, and reproduced, gender inequality. The book places organized crime within a gender‐based theoretical framework while assessing patterns of relationships that have implications for non‐criminal and more general societal issues around gender. As a work of criminology that draws on both historical methods and contemporary social network analysis, Syndicate Women centers the women who have been erased from analyses of gender and crime and breathes new life into our understanding of the gender gap.

Describes in detail, with over one thousand photographs, the battles, armies, and armor used in the War of the Ring based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, including battle plans and character histories and descriptions.

This colourful picture book is perfect for helping children build up a vocabulary and interest in Earth science, wildlife, and the environment. This picture book helps children build up a vocabulary of 1000 nature words about the environment, wildlife, and our impact on the planet. Written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, it introduces key concepts about Earth science and zoology, while broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening their early reading skills. Every picture-packed page is full of fascinating things such as the parts of a plant, how animals communicate, habitats, and what we can do to help protect nature. 1000 Words: Nature clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. The words include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives and common verbs related to wildlife and the planet. This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents and guardians who are keen to develop their child's language, science, and literacy skills