Books with author John Ward

This superbly illustrated volume traces the evolution of the art of warfare in the Greek and Roman worlds between 1600 B.C. and A.D. 800, from the rise of Mycenaean civilization to the fall of Ravenna and the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. John Warry tells of an age of great military commanders such as Alexander the Great, Hannibal, and Julius Caesar - men whose feats of generalship still provide material for discussion and admiration in the military academies of the world.The text is complemented by a running chronology, 16 maps, 50 newly researched battle plans and tactical diagrams, and 125 photographs, 65 of them in color.

Christmas is such an exciting and emotional time of year. Streets are decorated with bright garlands and venues get filled with amazing presents. You can feel the Christmas spirit everywhere you go. Of course, this also means it’s time to get your Christmas gifts ready. It goes without saying that you’d like to impress your friends and loved ones with beautiful and witty presents. At the same time, it’s difficult to dedicate a significant part of your budget to the gifts alone. But what if you don’t have to? We’ve decided to help you get your creative juices flowing with 25 fabulous ideas for DIY Christmas gifts. Here’s a recap of them all:1) A multi-strand scarf2) Flavored salts3) Decorative oven gloves4) A chalkboard5) A gift card6) A knitted scarf7) Wood minutiae8) A paper garland for a Christmas tree 9) Handmade Christmas candles10) An origami pocket heart11) DIY Christmas decoration - a paper gift packet12) A bottle cap snowman13) A pretty apron14) Pressed flowers15) A pair of slippers filled with goodies16) A decorative pillow17) Painted wooden utensils for kitchen18) Tea tin candles19) Decoupage tray20) Embroidered handkerchief21) Vintage key fobs22) A decorated teapot23) Bookmarks24) An ombre necklace25) Unusually decorated glovesWhatever your skills and preferences are, you’re going to find some wonderful ideas to create unusual gifts using almost anything you have in your drawers and closet. Your friends will be amazed at the warm, genuine Christmas gifts from you. After all, a handmade gift is always the most valuable one as you dedicated so much effort to create it. Merry Christmas and happy decorating!

Explore astonishing landscapes teeming with giant insects, dinosaurs, and giant mammals, and see the extraordinary creatures that lived in ancient seas to discover life from ancient creatures to early humans.In a series of stunning panoramic illustrations, this book tells the story of life on Earth, from its earliest origins to the present day. The amazing story of life's evolution begins in vast oceans and swamp forests and is shaken by dramatic extinctions caused by ice, violent volcanic eruptions, and meteor impacts. Life Through Time explores geological time and the origins of species that still exist today in early fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. It takes readers up to the appearance of our first human ancestors around 6 million years ago, the evolution of hunter-gathering Homo sapiens in the Ice Age, Stone Age farmers, the earliest civilization in Mesopotamia, the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the natural world, and people living with nature in the modern world.Open the book and let the 4-billion-year journey begin!

Colombia has become a popular place for expats. Whether you're a retiree, a digital nomad or simply someone looking for a pleasant place to call home, Colombia has something for you. The bustling cities of Medellín and Bogotá are fabulous for their rich culture, modern living and ease of living. The Caribbean and the Pacific coast are full of wonderful beaches and the beach living that comes with it. The mountains and the Amazon provide their own value. And the pueblos are a great way to experience the history of Colombia. Moving to Colombia is easier than you might think. This guide covers all the essential information you'll need to get started in Colombia, along with some tips and advice for acclimating to your new home here.

Explore astonishing landscapes teeming with giant insects, dinosaurs, and giant mammals, and see the extraordinary creatures that lived in ancient seas to discover life from ancient creatures to early humans.In a series of stunning panoramic illustrations, this ebook tells the story of life on Earth, from its earliest origins to the present day. The amazing story of life's evolution begins in vast oceans and swamp forests and is shaken by dramatic extinctions caused by ice, violent volcanic eruptions, and meteor impacts.Life Through Time explores geological time and the origins of species that still exist today in early fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. It takes readers up to the appearance of our first human ancestors around 6 million years ago, the evolution of hunter-gathering Homo sapiens in the Ice Age, Stone Age farmers, the earliest civilization in Mesopotamia, the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the natural world, and people living with nature in the modern world.Open the ebook and let the 4-billion-year journey begin!

What would you do if your father sent you a key that could unlock the most powerful secret of the ancient world? Would you get involved, at the risk of bringing its terrible magic back to life? In this novel that pits Good, Love, and Nature against Evil, Hate and Artifice, two teenagers, Jake and Helen, meet as contestants at a literary festival in Florence, Italy. When Helen's father, an art dealer, leaves her a mysterious note asking her to recover a key, she and Jake find themselves in this very dilemma. The Secret of the Alchemist weaves magic, literature and the exhilarating power of friendship into a story unlike any other.

For every young horse fan and any child who's ever dreamed of having his or her own pony, comes this illustrated guide to the amazing world of horses. From wild horses, black stallions and zebras, to Working Horses like the Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and to the American Saddlebred, Hackney, Missouri Fox Trotter and other show horses — learn about the history, from how horses evolved and were domesticated, to the world of working horses in the nineteenth century, to the Spanish Riding School's stunning snowy white stallions. Feature spreads provide details covering topics as diverse as famous horses in literature, heroic horses in battle, and stunt horses in Western movies. Breed profiles help identify readers favorite types of horses, as well as a valuable introduction to the practicalities of horse care and riding lessons — making this an all-in-one, go-to companion for every horse lover.

For every young horse fan who's ever dreamed of having his or her own pony, comes Horses: The Ultimate Treasury. From wild horses and zebras to working horses like the Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and the American Saddlebred, Hackney, and Missouri Fox Trotter, learn about horses from around the world and throughout history. Discover how horses evolved and were domesticated, read about the world of working horses in the nineteenth century, and meet the Spanish Riding School's snowy white stallions. Feature spreads provide details covering topics as diverse as famous horses in literature, heroic horses in battle, and stunt horses in Western movies. Breed profiles help identify readers' favorite types of horses, as well as a valuable introduction to the practicalities of horse care and riding lessons. Horses: The Ultimate Treasury an all-in-one, go-to companion for every horse lover.

This is the first novel in the Fate of the Thaumatophane trilogy (pronounced TOW/MAY/TOW/FAIN or TOW/MAY/TOW/FAN). The Thaumatophane was a magical machine sought after by the alchemists of the Middle Ages, an all-powerful invention that not only turned lead into gold but gave omnipotence to its possessor. In this first in the trilogy, two teenagers, Jake and Helen, meet by chance at a literary festival in Florence, Italy, where the contestants have to recite passages written by Dante, the Italian renaissance poet. They soon become fast friends: Helen, daughter of a failed marriage between a somewhat seedy Irish art dealer and a Swiss heiress has been raised by her aunts in the chill and reserved world of Swiss chateaux and private schools. A loner, wary of opening herself to others, she longs for her London-based dad to pay more attention to her. Jake, from a rowdy Scottish-Italian Glasgow family, is a happy-go-lucky jack-in-the-box kind of guy, not a great intellectual but with a good solid head on his pragmatic shoulders. Together, they make a fine pair. Very quickly they fall into a world of practitioners of black magic and the occult arts, for Helen's father has borrowed a 16th-century painting called "The Secret of the Alchemist" from her aunts' private collection and thinks he can hold his buyer up for a higher price by pretending to lose it for a few weeks. He meanwhile smuggles it out of Switzerland and secretes it in Venice, leaving the key for his daughter to find in an ornate desk he ships to Florence for repairs. The alchemist of the painting is Ruggiero de Montefeltro, an Englishman who went to Italy in the 16th century and began to learn the secrets of the occult at the hands of a magician in order to lay his hands on the Thaumatophane. His own fate is left unclear until the apocalyptic finish to this riveting novel, which takes place in an ancient house in Provence where the very Gates of Hell are opened.