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Under overskrifter som: Ridderborgen, Ridderens oplæring, Udrustning og våben, Borgens beboere, I køkkenet , Turneringer, Belejring, Fest i riddersalen m.fl. får man en masse at vide. En kort informativ tekst om temaet supplerer de detaljerede tegninger med et mylder af situationer, ting og sager og nye ord. Her er en masse spændende ting at kigge på og snakke om, og man kan bruge mange timer – sammen eller hver for sig – med at lede efter forskellige figurer, som gemmer sig på hvert opslag, samtidig med at man får noget at vide om ridderliv, borge, håndværk og mad i middelalderen.

The second thrilling and unputdownable mystery starring a new generation of the Detective Society, from the million-copy-bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike: Robin Stevens.March 1941. Britain is at war, and a secret agency called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up children as spies - because grown-ups always underestimate them. Enter May, Eric and Nuala: courageous, smart, and the Ministry's newest recruits.May's big sister Hazel has arranged for them to stay on a quiet street close to the Ministry, home to an unlikely collection of people thrown together by the war. And it is in the basement of the bombed-out house at the end of that street that they discover something mysterious. Something that was not there when the Blitz wreckage was first combed through. Something that has been placed there recently. A body...Could this be the missing Ministry spy that Daisy Wells is on a dangerous mission in France to find? Or could it be someone else - someone a resident of the street wanted silenced . . . ?

Imagine being the architect of a discovery so profound it could illuminate the mysteries of the universe, yet so devastating it could wipe out civilizations. This succinct yet richly detailed biography invites you to traverse the world of Robert Oppenheimer, the Father of the Atomic Bomb, a man who indelibly marked the fields of Quantum Theory and Nuclear Physics.Embark on an efficiently paced journey, just a hundred pages, that transports you from Oppenheimer's early academic pursuits, through the clandestine corridors of the Manhattan Project in World War II, to the historical Trinity Test in the austere expanse of Los Alamos, and further into the frosty period of the Cold War.This concentrated narrative offers:A condensed yet comprehensive overview of the Manhattan Project's scientific intrigues and its position in Physics History.An intimate encounter with Oppenheimer's personal and professional voyage, illustrated with insightful J. Robert Oppenheimer quotes.A concise understanding of Oppenheimer's role in the Nuclear Arms Race, and its influence on the Cold War geopolitics.An examination of the Scientific Ethics quandaries ignited by Oppenheimer's work, shedding light on the broader interplay between Science and War.A focused view of the era of McCarthyism, adding context to Oppenheimer's later life and career.This compact exploration of the Atomic Age through Oppenheimer's perspective, encapsulates the defining periods of a generation with an economy of pages, but no compromise on depth and understanding.Perfect for history buffs, science students, or the inquisitive reader who appreciates an insightful read without a lengthy commitment. Discover how a single man's work could alter history's course, incite ethical debates, and propel a global arms race within this concentrated narrative.This is not your average history lesson. It's an invitation to time travel through a remarkable era and the mind of a scientific genius - all achievable in one sitting. Dive into the intricate life of Robert Oppenheimer and uncover the unfolding of the Atomic Age and its complexities.Scroll up and click Buy Now to embark on this illuminating journey today!

From Amanda McCrina, the acclaimed author of Traitor and The Silent Unseen, I'll Tell You No Lies is a riveting YA novel of the Cold War era about a girl in post-World War II America who becomes entangled with an escaped Soviet pilot and must learn to decipher truth from lies.New York, 1955. Eighteen-year-old Shelby Blaine and her father, an Air Force intelligence officer, have just been wrenched away from their old life in West Germany to New York's Griffiss Air Force Base, where he has been summoned to lead the interrogation of an escaped Soviet pilot. Still in shock from the car accident that killed her mother barely a month earlier, Shelby struggles with her grief, an emotionally distant father, and having to start over in a new home.Then a chance meeting with Maksym, the would-be defector, spirals into a deadly entanglement, as the pilot's cover story is picked apart and he attempts to escape his military and intelligence handlers-with Shelby caught in the middle. The more she learns of Maksym's secrets, including his detention at Auschwitz during the war, the more she becomes willing to help him. But as the stakes become more dangerous, Shelby begins to question everything she has been told, even by her fugitive friend. Allies turn into enemies, and the truth is muddled by lies. Can she trust a traitor with her life, or will it be the last mistake she ever makes?

"Through scratchboard art and quotes from the subject's letters, this picture book biography follows the life of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who served in the Union army disguised as a man. Back matter materials include an author's note, two glossaries, recommended reading, a timeline of events, and additional historical information"--

Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book explores why and how people have built walls all over the world throughout the course of human history.

We are proud to announce our second Grand Battles supplement has now been released! You can build Austrian, Prussian and Russian armies between 1808-1815 using Armies of the Coalition Parade Handbook. The book is 72 pages, full colour. In this supplement you will find in-depth divisional organisations for all the Russia, Prussian and Austrian main battle divisions between 1808-1815. From these lists you can build pretty much any coalition corps that fought between 1808 and 1815. Although for all other allied divisions such as the German Confederation and Swedes you will need their handbooks as well. We have also added in our selection of National Heroes into the Headquarters options, Archduke Charles, Blucher, Bagration, Platov and Kutuzov! The army list building options are very flexible and clearly laid out.

British writer Philip Gibbs wrote a book of articles titled "The Soul of the War" during in World War I. The book gives a vivid and first-person description of how the conflict played out. Based on his experiences as a war journalist and his encounters with troops serving on the front lines, Gibbs presents a distinctive viewpoint on the conflict in the book. He talks about the brutality and destruction of the conflict as well as the fortitude and perseverance of the men who participated in it. The articles in "The Soul of the War" discuss a variety of subjects, such as how the war affected everyday life, what it was like for men to fight in the trenches, and how it affected politics and society. Gibbs also considers the war's larger ramifications, such as its impact on national identity and the evolving position of women in society. All things considered, "The Soul of the War" is a stirring and perceptive perspective on one of the most important occasions in human history. The writing of Gibbs captures the humanity of the battle and serves as a moving reminder of the human cost of war.

War breaks out. This time, nature fights back...In this sequel to War Of The Animals: The Shut Face Of Thunder, the snake empress Thraxis strikes. The anaconda ruler resurrects long-dead species of dinosaurs to create an army that will allow her to rule the seven continents of the newly forged animal world like her great ancestors once did. Yet, just as Thraxis seizes power, a new threat emerges. The animals must unite before the supreme force on the planet, King Blu, unleashes an apocalypse unlike any the world has ever seen.Will the apocalypse unfold or will the animals pay the ultimate price for victory?

William, Duros, Ragnar, and Verona take to the seas as pirates! After a shipwreck wipes out most of their crew, they meet a mysterious girl, named Pearl. This makeshift group of people, brought together by misfortune, sets out to sea seeking answers to both their individual quests and the meaning of a crew."These people are a bunch of idiots! How can they even consider themselves to be a crew? Why do the guys who saved me have to be such headaches... But it is nice out here, and they're the best bet I've got."More InfoManga adaptation of the D&D series by RUSTAGE - @danielrustageCharacter designs by Bad Apostrophe & Kaerruu - @kaerruuArt by Bad Apostrophe - @BadApostrophe_This Manga is UNOFFICIAL and is in no way supported or backed by RUSTAGE, Tekking101, Briggs, 2Spooky, Lost Pause, or KaerruuThis comic reads right to left.

Set in Korea, this is the story of a young girl's family who takes in refugees during the Korean War.

"This absorbing, well-crafted tale…is a haunting description of the tragedy and irony of war…In this vivid narrative, the awful cacophony of war comes to life…the skilled author succeeds without moralistic preaching in highlighting the harsh reality, the utter misery, and the heartbreak of war in this intricate but fascinating book." VOYASet during the Battle of Stalingrad, three participants-one Russian soldier, one German soldier and a boy caught in the middle-struggle to survive the largest battle in human history. None of them know how their fates will be intertwined as the cataclysm engulfs them."Four Steps to Death is a thoroughly anti-war novel…Wilson shows just how miserable and futile the practice of war is for those who must fight." Quill & Quire"The action-filled text flows easily from steppe to city battle scenes…Wilson takes an overlooked moment or perspective in history and makes it come alive." Albany Public Library, NYThe Caught in Conflict Collection is an imprint of fast-paced, historically accurate, morally-complex quick reads for Adults and Teens.

New York Public Library SelectionStellar Book Award honour bookWhite pine Award honour book"A compelling, fascinating, and ultimately disturbing book that is not to be missed." East Central Regional Library , Cambridge, MNIt's August, 1914 and Jim Hay thinks war is a glorious adventure. He can barely wait for his turn to fight, but as his father marches off to battle Jim must be content to record his thoughts and dreams in his journal. Amidst the war fever, Jim's home life suddenly becomes tragically complex and, when he does at last join up, it is as much to find a refuge as it is to seek glory. What Jim discovers in the trenches of France is enough to dispel any romantic view of the war. Soon his longing for adventure is replaced by a basic need to survive, and the final tragic outcome, as Kitchener's New Army goes into battle on July 1, 1916, is one he never could have imagined."Wilson brilliantly captures the thoughts, feelings, and naivete' of a young man caught up in a conflict he does not fully understand and is ill prepared to face. The format effectively draws readers into the narrative, and characterization is solid throughout. Historical anecdotes lend even more somber realism to the story. Jim's growth as a human being, his increasing self-awareness, and, especially, his shocking fate are not soon forgotten. A compelling, fascinating, and ultimately disturbing book that is not to be missed." Robert Gray, East Central Regional Library, Cambridge, MN"Although this novel focuses on World War I, it's a timely reflection on the realities of war that presents a powerful, timeless anti-war argument…the diary form lends immediacy and intimacy to the gripping story, which Wilson has based on actual diaries kept by members of the Highland Light Infantry." Connie FletcherThe Caught in Conflict Collection is an imprint of fast-paced, historically accurate, morally-complex quick reads for Adults and Teens. In each of the titles the main character(s) (a Roman Legionary; a civilian in the Indian Mutiny; volunteers on both sides of the American Civil War; a Scottish soldier in WWI; a holidaymaker in Spain when the civil war breaks out there; and German and Russian soldiers in WWII), become enmeshed in conflicts immensely more complex than they anticipated and are faced with moral dilemmas that they never even imagined. The historical background to each of the dramas is extensively researched and the moral dilemmas are common to all human conflict.