The last year of the war saw Russian offensives that cleared the Germans out of their final strongholds in Finland and the Baltic states, before advancing into Finnmark in Norway and the east European states that bordered Germany: Poland, Czechoslovakia and Hungary. By spring 1945 the Red Army had reached to Vienna and the Balkans, and had thrust deep into Germany where they met American, French and British troops advancing from the west. The final days of the Third Reich were at hand. Berlin was first surrounded, then attacked and taken. Hitler's suicide and his successors' unconditional surrender ended the war. For writers and historians who concentrate on the Western Allies and the battles in France and the Low Countries, the Eastern Front comes as a shock. The sheer size of both the territories and the forces involved; the savagery of both weather and the fighting; the appalling suffering of the civilian populations of all countries and the wreckage of towns and cities - it's no wonder that words like armageddon are used to describe the annihilation. Red Army into the Reich combines a narrative history, contemporary photographs and maps with images of memorials, battlefield survivors and then & now views. It may come as a surprise to the western reader to see how many memorials there are to Russia's Great Patriotic War and those to the losses suffered by the countries who spent so long under the murderous Nazi regime.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 210 x 297 mm

Publication Date: 15-09-2021

When HMS Dreadnought was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1906 this revolutionary new class of big-gun iron-clad warship immediately changed the face of naval warfare, rendering all other battleships worldwide obsolete. The Admiralty realised that as soon as the ship was revealed to the global naval community Britain would be a in race to stay ahead, and so the first dreadnoughts were built in record time. While there were those who regarded the vessel as a triumphant revolution in naval design, the dreadnought initially had its critics, including those who thought its slower, heavier guns left it vulnerable to the secondary armament of other warships. Nevertheless, other countries, notably Germany, and the United States soon began to lay down dreadnoughts. The culmination of this arms race would be the confrontation of the British and German fleets at the Battle of Jutland in May 1916 - the greatest clash of naval firepower in history. This book gives detailed insights into the design, operation and combat history of these incredible vessels.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2021

You are going on the trip of a lifetime and hope to photograph some of the world's most iconic animals. Richard Barrett, one of Britain's top wildlife photographers, shows you how to achieve this. He tells you about the type of camera that will be best suited to particular work, the issues of exposure and of depth of field. How to get close to your subjects safely, steadily and always without disturbing them. Richard Barrett's extraordinary journeys in search of tigers, jaguars, polar bears, grizzlies, orcas and many other rare apex predators have taken him to all corners of the globe. They are recorded in this collection of his stunning photos - each one telling the story of how it was taken, the circumstances, the weather, the discomfort, the patience and ultimately the reward of an extraordinary image.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 272

Dimensions: 297 x 287 mm

Publication Date: 02-09-2021

An exciting sampler collection you won't want to miss! From the Sew Kind of Wonderful team comes this assortment of 30 quilt blocks - each with both curved and straight piecing. Featuring a total of 18 quilting projects consisting of three sampler quilts and 15 unique combinations, the beauty of the blocks is that there are endless possibilities for you to create your own original quilt designs! With an insightful section on how to use the Wonder Curve Ruler, also included are step-by-step instructions and quilting and finishing tips and suggestions.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 104

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 21-09-2021

Make the most of the fabric you have and the fabric you want! Featuring 10 quilt patterns and two options for each - one "stash" and one "cash" - decide whether you want to use up your fabric scraps or the new yardage you just bought. With step-by-step instructions, expert tips, helpful diagrams, and other helpful tips, Quilting with Stash or Cash offers so much to love with 20 total quilt designs and possibilities. You'll also learn different ways to piece traditional quilt blocks for easy construction, make your stash fabrics work with patterns, cut and sort your scraps, add sashing and borders, and other techniques to strengthen your quilting skills. Also included with brand new patterns are the latest fabric collections you'll find irresistible!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 24-08-2021

Learn all about an adorable little zebra! A perfect first baby book, this high-quality finger puppet book is the first-ever designed specifically for babies with its black, white, and red high-contrast art. Help your baby's developing eyesight make visual connections while also stimulating their focusing skills. With a simple and fun rhyming story about the zebra to introduce your baby to language patterns, included is a soft plush finger puppet to play with as you read to them! Easy wipe clean board book pages with rounded corners are perfect for children as young as six months.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 12

Dimensions: 108 x 108 mm

Publication Date: 21-09-2021

Learn all about an adorable little penguin! A perfect first baby book, this high-quality finger puppet book is the first-ever designed specifically for babies with its black, white, and red high-contrast art. Help your baby's developing eyesight make visual connections while also stimulating their focusing skills. With a simple and fun rhyming story about the penguin to introduce your baby to language patterns, included is a soft plush finger puppet to play with as you read to them! Easy wipe clean board book pages with rounded corners are perfect for children as young as six months.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 12

Dimensions: 108 x 108 mm

Publication Date: 21-09-2021

Learn all about an adorable little panda! A perfect first baby book, this high-quality finger puppet book is the first-ever designed specifically for babies with its black, white, and red high-contrast art. Help your baby's developing eyesight make visual connections while also stimulating their focusing skills. With a simple and fun rhyming story about the panda to introduce your baby to language patterns, included is a soft plush finger puppet to play with as you read to them! Easy wipe clean board book pages with rounded corners are perfect for children as young as six months.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 12

Dimensions: 108 x 108 mm

Publication Date: 21-09-2021

Learn all about an adorable little cow! A perfect first baby book, this high-quality finger puppet book is the first-ever designed specifically for babies with its black, white, and red high-contrast art. Help your baby's developing eyesight make visual connections while also stimulating their focusing skills. With a simple and fun rhyming story about the cow to introduce your baby to language patterns, included is a soft plush finger puppet to play with as you read to them! Easy wipe clean board book pages with rounded corners are perfect for children as young as six months.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 12

Dimensions: 108 x 108 mm

Publication Date: 21-09-2021

Strap on your hiking boots! Hidden Puzzle Pictures in the Forest is filled with 50 black and white hidden puzzle pictures, all from deep inside the forest. With more than 400 secret items and animals for children to find within each illustration, from cute bear cubs to singing songbirds, they'll be on the prowl for hours! They'll also learn while they play by reading the mini fun facts in the margins that are all about forest animals. These black and white pages double as coloring activities, so go wild! Author and illustrator Liz Ball has over 3,000 hidden pictures published in newspapers, magazines, and publications both across the U.S. and internationally. Her work has also been recommended by doctors, teachers, and parents to help improve eye coordination, spatial skills, memory retention, and concentration. A member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, she is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writers' conferences.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 21-09-2021