Philip Parker

Presents fifty facts about the history of the Vikings and Scandinavian culture and politics from the time of the Viking Age--the 300-year period when the Vikings were actively raiding and expanding their lands.

With more than 10,000 years of history in the palm of your hand, "Eyewitness Companion: World History" is the ideal one-stop reference for anyone with an interest in historical events, personalities, societies, and cultures, from the first flowering of human civilization in prehistoric times to the present day.

If you thought that it was a man's world, think again! 100 Women Who Made History is the exciting story of the women who changed the world, from Anne Frank to J.K. Rowling. Meet the most talented and famous women in history, from politics, science, business, and the arts, from exciting entrepreneurs to clever creative. Discover landmark moments in the lives of amazing historical women from Joan of Arc to Marie Curie, up to and including modern game-changers...

Provides a full-color, illustrated explanation of key economic principles, terms, and concepts. Discusses such topics as markets, inflation, labor and wages, international trade, debt, and currencies through colorful infographics.

Tracing the history of weaponry from the stone axes of prehistoric warfare to the high-tech world of modern-day military operations, uses photographs, captions, and descriptions to chronicle the evolution of military armaments.

The little orphaned swift Manou is adopted by a seagull couple and struggles for acceptance in the seagull's colony. When he meets other swifts, he suddenly finds himself torn between two worlds and must decide where he really belongs.