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Subtitle: Discover the Remarkable Story of the World's Past  Authors: Anita Ganeri, Hazel Mary Martell and Brian Williams  Publisher: Parragon () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: As New Binding: Hardcover Pages: 224 Dimensions: 26.4 x 20.6 x 2.2 cm +++ by Anita Ganeri, Hazel Mary Martell and Brian Williams +++ The Children's World History Encyclopedia is a rich, visual representation of how life around the world has changed through the ages.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: Inside the Global Arms Trade Author: Andrew Feinstein Publisher: Jonathan Ball () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 701 Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 3.5 cm +++ by Andrew Feinstein +++ The Shadow World is a behind-the-scenes expose of the global arms trade. Andrew Feinstien reveals the corruption and the cover-ups behind weapons deals, ranging from the largest in history - between the British and Saudi governments - to South Africa's controversial arms procument deal, and the revolving-door relationships that Based on path-breaking reporting and on unprecededented access to top-secret information and major players in the weapons business, including arms dealers who have never been interviewed before, the Shadow World reveals the dangers this global network represents to all of us.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: A Ranking of the Most Influential Figures of the Second World War Author: Howard J Langer Publisher: Castle Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: As New Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 333 Dimensions: 24.1 x 17.5 x 3.2 cm +++ by Howard J Langer +++ Everyone knows who were the most famous participants in World War II. But who were the most influential? While the obvious leaders are profiled in this listing, others such as the diplomats who made the deals, the scientists who designed the weapons and the journalists who reported the war are featured just as prominently.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: Sally Beare Publisher: Da Capo () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good. Cover edges have a bit of wear. Binding: Softcover Pages: 294 Dimensions: 20.9 x 13.8 x 2.2 cm +++ by Sally Beare +++ There are places in the world where people have commonly lived to 100 or more without suffering so much as a headache. How do they do it? The answer is simple: through sound dietary habits and balanced, healthy lifestyles. The 50 Secrets of the World's Longest Living People looks at the nutrition and lifestyles of the world's five most remarkable longevity hotspots: Okinawa, Japan; Bama, China; Campodimele, Italy; Symi, Greece; and Hunza, Pakistan. It explains how we too can incorporate the wisdom of these people into our everyday lives.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: Science and Life in a Random Universe Author: Brian Clegg Publisher: Icon Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 274 Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.7 x 2.2 cm +++ by Brian Clegg +++ In Dice World, acclaimed science writer Brian Clegg takes readers on an incredible trip around our random universe, uncovering the truths and lies behind probability and statistics, explaining how chaotic intervention is behind every great success in business, and demonstrating the possibilities quantum mechanics has given us for creating unbreakable ciphers and undergoing teleportation. He explores how the clockwork universe imagined by Newton, in which everything could be predicted given enough data, was disproved bit by bit, to be supplanted by chaos theory and quantum physics. Clegg argues for a world in which not only is accurate forecasting often impossible but probability is the only way for us to understand the fundamental nature of things. Longlisted for the Winton Royal Society Prize for Science Books.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: David Shukman  Publisher: Profile Books () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good - Slight crease to front cover corner Binding: Softcover Pages: 307 Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.3 x 2.4 cm +++ by David Shukman +++ BBC environmental reporter David Shukman's job has taken him to every corner of the earth: journeying up the fabled North West Passage in the Arctic, chasing after loggers in the Amazon and battling through plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean, getting trapped in Siberian blizzards along the way. Reporting Live from the End of the World charts Shukman's extraordinary adventures, in the process providing a fascinating eye-witness account of the state of the planet.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Publisher: South African Jewish Board of Deputies () Edition: First Edition Book Condition: Very Good - Foxing to front and end papers Dust Jacket Condition: Chipping, closed tears and some paper loss to top and bottom edges. Spine is sunned. General wear and marking. Fuller condition description available on request. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 189 Dimensions: 22 x 14.5 x 2 cm +++ published by the South African Jewish Board of Deputies +++ This book tells the story of the part played South African Jews in World War II. It represents an historical record of the Jewish contribution - factual, accurate and comprehensive - but is at the same time, written in a readable style and highlights some of the most exciting episodes of the war.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: The Stories Behind the Photos Author: Steve Crawford Publisher: Potomac Books () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 128 Dimensions: 27.8 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm +++ by Steve Crawford +++ An exciting visual account of the U.S. Army's battles and campaigns in World War II. It contains 60 stunning black and white photographs; each photograph accompanied by a detailed caption explaining the story behind it.    A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: The Epitome of Evil  Author: Rodney Castleden  Publisher:  Futura () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 576 Dimensions: 22.1 x 14.3 x 4.1 cm +++ by Rodney Castleden  +++ There are many evil people in the world: From evil tyrants who deliberately and systematically commit horrific crimes on a grand scale, to individuals who commit solitary acts of evil.  Deranged and desperate, or calculating, cold-blooded and selfish; all those considered to be the most evil people in the world are described in detail in this book.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: Sally Morgan Publisher: Paragon () ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover Pages: 96  Dimensions: 27 x 22.3 x 1.3 cm Please note: The cover contains 3 circles of reflective silver ink, as well as the main background behind the title. This has confused our image scanner, and so the silver is shown as dark blue/black instead. Apart from that the image is accurate. +++ by Sally Morgan +++ This bright, entertaining, Discovery Kids guide to animals around the world features easy-to-read text and colorful photos that will help kids learn in a fun and engaging manner. Over 50 stickers are integrated with facts and trivia to help children interact with information in a new and interesting way.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: What Life Teaches Us in Challenging Times Author: J. Krishnamurti Publisher: Spearhead () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 191 Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 1 cm +++ by J. Krishnamurti +++ In Facing a World in Crisis, Krishnamurti explores the obstacles we face in our political, economic, religious and spiritual lives - issues such as living creatively, psychological hurt and human conflict. Krishnamurti is considered to be one of the most influential spiritual figures of the twentieth century.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: Easy and Delicious New Twists on 10 Cuisines Author: Gordon Ramsay Publisher: Sterling Epicure () ISBN-10:  ISBN-13: Condition: As New Binding: Softcover Pages: 256 Dimensions: 25.2 x 20 x 2.5 cm +++ by Gordon Ramsay +++ This internationally minded cookbook features recipes from across Europe, the US, Asia, and the Middle East. Gordon Ramsay's World Kitchen is global cooking at its best.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Editor: Andrew Roberts Publisher: Quercus () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 426 Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.7 x 2.6 cm +++ Edited by Andrew Roberts +++ Great Commanders of the Early Modern World is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated account of the lives and careers of the 25 greatest military commanders of the period, from the Duke of Marlborough to Napoleon Bonaparte, from Robert Clive to Carl von Clausewitz, and from Frederick the Great to Shaka Zulu.  Every commander is profiled in a concise and informative -word article which not only brings its subject vividly to life via a lively, fact-driven narrative, but also analyses and assesses his tactical and strategic gifts.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: Mihir Bose, John Coffey, Tony Cozier, Michael Owen-Smith, Jack Pollard, Mahinda Wijesinghe and Marcus Williams Publisher: Willow Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good. DJ has some wear with chipping, a closed tear along the fold at base of the spine and light creasing to corners and edges, but is otherwise a bright and unfaded. Spine is slightly cocked. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 224 Dimensions: 25.2 x 19 x 2.2 cm +++ by Mihir Bose, John Coffey, Tony Cozier, Michael Owen-Smith, Jack Pollard, Mahinda Wijesinghe and Marcus Williams +++ This book aims to capture the atmosphere and history of the 61 grounds which have hosted over Test matches since the first Test was played at Melbourne in . The text examines playing characteristics of the wicket and how these have altered over the years. Changes in topography of the ground itself, the new stands which have been erected and those which have been dismantled, are featured in words and pictures, including aerial views. Tables giving details of games played at each site are included.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: The Startling Subculture Of Criminals, Collectors, And Conservationists Author: Peter Laufer Publisher: Lyons Press () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 271 Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.3 x 1.7 cm +++ by Peter Laufer +++ This widely praised book chronicles Peter Laufer's adventures within the butterfly industry and the butterfly underground. Laufer begins by examining the allure of butterflies and recounts the role they've played throughout history and across cultures in mythology and art. But his research soon veers into the high-stakes and unpredictable realms of organized crime, ecological devastation, species depletion, the integrity of museum collections, and chaos theory. Laufer's ever-expanding journey of discovery offers a rare look into a theater of intrigue, peopled with quirky and nefarious characters, all in pursuit of these delicate, beautiful creatures.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.