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History of Canals

Richard Tames

Hardcover (Wayland Pub Ltd, June 1, 1996)

A title in the HISTORY OF series which focuses on a theme and follows it through history. Shows how a national canal network was established in Britain, and looks at the rise and fall of canals from the boom years of the late 18th century to the 20th century.

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History Of Toys And Games

Peter Chrisp

Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, )

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The Secrets of Ancient Ritual Sites: The Citadel of Machu Picchu and Stonehenge

Ricard Regas, Albert Cañagueral

Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)

Today, Stonehenge and Machu Picchu are two of the most iconic tourist attractions in the world. Each year, millions visit to learn more about the religious beliefs of people who lived long ago. This book details the significance of Stonehenge and Machu Picchu, the current theories about their usage in ancient times, and the aspects of these sites that are still steeped in mystery.

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The Secrets of the World's Seas: Atlantis, the Legend of the Lost Continent, and the Bermuda Triangle

Javier Martinez, Francisco, Federico Puigdevall, Fernando López Trujillo

Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)

Humanity's oldest stories and songs show that man has always been captivated by the mysteries of the sea. Though modern geographers and oceanographers have discovered many of the oceans' secrets, some stories about the water's strange powers remain popular. This book explains the tales surrounding the Bermuda Triangle and Atlantis, debunking myths through scientific and historical evidence.

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The Secrets of Early Christianity: the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Shroud of Turin, and Other Christian Mysteries

Federico Puigdevall, Francisco Javier Martinez, Jorge Dulitzky

Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)

Artifacts related to early Christianity have immeasurable value to many different groups of people; they are prized by archaeologists, scholars, and worshipers for their connection to a religion that has shaped much of human history. Yet many of these artifacts, including the Shroud of Turin, are controversial. This book traces the beginnings of the faith through the objects associated with the religion's advent and describes what we know about the authenticity and history of some of the world's most priceless relics.

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The Secrets of Early American Civilizations: the Decline of the Mayas and the Lost Cities of the Amazon

Federico Puigdevall, Albert Canagueral, Mercedes de La Garza

Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)

Television shows and movies emphasize gruesome rituals and violent warfare, but what was life really like in pre-Columbian cultures? This book presents a holistic view of Mayan and Amazonian civilizations and includes maps, stunning full-color photographs, and engaging sidebars about key figures. The book separates fact from fiction and demonstrates the rich history of the Americas.

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The Secrets of Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Pyramids and the Secrets of the Pharaohs

Federico Puigdevall, Albert Cañagueral

Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)

Howard Carter's discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1923 sparked worldwide fascination about ancient Egypt, and the mysteries of the Egyptians still loom large. The Pyramids, the Sphinx, mummies, surviving artwork, and more all hold priceless clues about what life was like in ancient Egypt. This book takes a closer look at the information that archaeology has revealed and the lasting impact of these findings.