Although southern Poland and western Ukraine are not often thought of in terms of decisive battles in World War I, the impulses that precipitated the battle for Galicia in August 1914-and the unprecedented carnage that resulted-effectively doomed the Austro-Hungarian Empire just six weeks into the war. In Fall of the Double Eagle, John R. Schindler explains how Austria-Hungary, despite military weakness

Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch had it all. But now he\'s back in his own rough, tough past without even the clothes he was standing up in when the lightning struck... Living in the past is

Children are most engaged - and therefore learn best - when they are following their own interests. In this book, Anna Ephgrave shows how her acclaimed \'planning in the moment\' approach can be used with two and three year olds with dramatic results for both children and staff. It reveals the impact that free-flowing, child-initiated play has on very young children\'s wellbeing, making them feel safe,

Stage combat is a constantly evolving craft, responsive to the growing demands of an ever changing industry and an ever more perceptive audience. Experienced fight director, teacher and examiner Philip d\'Orleans shows how to respond to this challenge through innovative techniques and original choreography. Unarmed Stage Combat explores the fundamental performance principles of violence on stage, before

This book is intended to amuse and interest you. You\'ll meet many characters from history and see how they might have behaved in situations you\'re sure to know about. There are also murderers and victims - some real and some fictitious; there\'s \'Who Dunnits\' and barbaric actions by ordinary people; there are unreal situations faced by very real characters. There are 20 different stories for you

Inside Lonely Planet\'s Washington, DC Travel Guide: What\'s NEW in this edition?Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020\'s COVID-19 outbreakHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsEating & drinking in Washington, DC - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to tryColor maps and

The way we are governed. It all began on the mountains and islands of Europe\'s southeastern edge, more than 3,000 years ago. The Greeks is the story of a culture that has contributed more than any other to the way we live now in the

A non-fiction picture book celebrating the simple joys of spending time outside every day. Includes children and environments from across the

There is a lot of interest in today\'s culture about the idea of Persona and the psychological mapping of one\'s inner world. In fact, the interest is so strong that the superstar Korean Pop band, BTS, has taken Dr. Murray Stein\'s concepts and woven them into the title and lyrics of their latest album, Map of the Soul: Persona.What is our persona and how does it affect our life\'s journey? What masks

Eminent historian Patricia Crone defines the common features of a wide range of pre-industrial societies, from locations as seemingly disparate as the Mongol Empire and pre-Columbian America, to cultures as diverse as the Ming Dynasty and seventeenth-century France. In a lucid exploration of the characteristics shared by these societies, the author examines such key elements as economic organization,

In Flux explains how jewellery contributed to the raucous, contradictory, and enthusiastic clamour for a new kind of society that made the 1960s and 1970s so

Best known for his extraordinary skills at the wheel of racing cars, Stirling Moss was also an extremely effective rally driver. He entered many rallies from the early 1950s on, usually achieving top ten results in a variety of makes, initially Sunbeam-Talbot and in later years Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Aston Martin and Saab. He very nearly won the Monte Carlo Rally at his first attempt in 1952, losing

The Whole Body Breathing offers a clear practice. The simplicity of this practice will have a profound effect on your whole body, and will guide you in the gradual discovery of the vitality of your spine. Sequences of walking, standing, sitting and lying down will nurture and revitalise the whole body, uncovering and awakening special places along the spine. Explore the reality of rooting into the

A clear, concise resource for entering this lucrative career fieldConsulting For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes a reorganization and narrower focus of the topic, with new or updated information that delves into the specifics of running your own consulting business. There is greater emphasis on the business of consulting, along with financial and legal issues involved in setting up a consulting business,

Create amazing Tsum Tsum-inspired sushi with this new Disney sushi cookbook Bring the Disney magic home with twenty-seven delicious sushi recipes Create your family\'s favorite Tsum Tsum characters including Mickey, Minnie, Elsa, Olaf, and more. These fun recipes feature step-by-step photographic instructions to guide you every step of the way. Perfect for lunch boxes, picnics, and snacks, Disney

Asad Durrani served as a three star general in the Pakistan army, and later headed the Inter-Services Intelligence agency from 1990 to 1992. His time in service encompassed the Soviet Union\'s withdrawal from Afghanistan and dissolution; shifting regional and international alliances, particularly with the US; and contending with India\'s economic recovery. On the home front, Pakistan passed through

Pam Rhodes is a passionate advocate for our heritage of splendid hymns. Hymns, she explains, help us respond to God: they are \"prayers in our pockets\". With her warm personal touch she describes how these hymns came to be written, and considers the perceptions they contain. This book is a treasury of fascinating detail, but it is also a source of devotion: as you consider each hymn and the story

In the timeless pages of Notes to My Daughter, discover a collection of 120 heartfelt notes written with love and wisdom. This book serves as a guiding light, inspiring parents to instill values of kindness, compassion and resilience in their child... and themselves. As you navigate the challenges and joys of parenting, Notes to My Daughter will become your trusted companion, each note carefully crafted

With the release of the new NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract), the use of the family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, as does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Now in its fourth edition, this set of contracts is different to others in concept as well as format, so users may well find themselves needing a helping