Описание: From popular Pacific Theatre expert Jeffrey R. Cox comes this insightful new history of the critical Guadalcanal and Solomons campaign at the height of World War II. His previous book, Morning Star, Rising Sun, had found the US Navy at its absolute nadir and the fate of the Enterprise, the last operational US aircraft carrier at this point in the war, unknown.
This new volume completes the history of this crucial campaign, combining detailed research with a novelist's flair for the dramatic to reveal exactly how, despite missteps and misfortunes, the tide of war finally turned. By the end of February 1944, thanks to hard-fought and costly American victories in the first and second naval battles of Guadalcanal, the battle of Empress Augusta Bay, and the battle of Cape St George, the Japanese would no longer hold the materiel or skilled manpower advantage. From this point on, although the war was still a long way from being won, the American star was unquestionably on the ascendant, slowly, but surely, edging Japanese imperialism towards its sunset.
Jeffrey Cox's analysis and attention to detail of even the smallest events are second to none. But what truly sets this book apart is how he combines this microscopic attention to detail, often unearthing new facts along the way, with an engaging style that transports the reader to the heart of the story, bringing the events on the deep blue of the Pacific vividly to life.
Название: Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts ISBN: 1777081777 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781777081775 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3773.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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"A love letter to the Welsh language... Ellis' detailed watercolor illustrations are the main attraction, providing fresh artistic representations to inspire a new generation of readers. Mythology fans and art enthusiasts alike will enjoy this beautiful book." -- Booklist
''Packed with lore, history, and beautiful illustrations, Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts is an indispensable registry of everything that lurks in the shadows, glides just beneath the surface, or goes bump in the night. I love it!'' -- Todd Lockwood
My first thought upon seeing Welsh Monsters was "Goodness, what a useful book!" --John Howe
Upon the dramatic landscape of Wales there have been born many creatures and beings of legend. This lushly illustrated guide delves into the dragons, beasts, fair folk, and spirits of Wales. Tales become blended and one with history, and this history meets illustration with C.C.J. Ellis' rich renderings of these creatures. Detail and colour lift these beings off the page and bring this compendium to life. Now available worldwide, this new edition includes a Welsh language guide so that each of the creatures might be known by their original Welsh names. You may have heard of the Red Dragon (Draig Goch) featured on the national flag of Wales, but have you heard of the Water Leaper (Llamhigyn Y Dŵr) or of the Mary White (Mari Lwyd)? Ellis aims to re-introduce the beasts of Welsh myth and legend to the world and bring a touch of Wales to your shelves. Part of the Wool of Bat series focused on the preservation and promotion of folklore and oral history from around the world.
Автор: Paizo Staff Название: Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Darklands Revisited ISBN: 1601258194 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781601258199 Издательство: Diamond Books Рейтинг: Цена: 3003.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Savannah Broadway Название: Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Fey Revisited ISBN: 1601255071 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781601255075 Издательство: Diamond Books Рейтинг: Цена: 2611.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: James Jacobs Название: Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Demons Revisited ISBN: 1601255527 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781601255525 Издательство: Diamond Books Рейтинг: Цена: 2611.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Jason Nelson Название: Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Giants Revisited ISBN: 1601254121 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781601254122 Издательство: Diamond Books Рейтинг: Цена: 2611.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Jacobs, James Название: Pathfinder campaign setting: dragon empires gazetteer ISBN: 1601253796 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781601253798 Издательство: Diamond Books Рейтинг: Цена: 2611.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Paizo Staff Название: Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea NPC Codex ISBN: 1601255942 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781601255945 Издательство: Diamond Books Рейтинг: Цена: 2611.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
