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Scotland - Claudia Martin - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Scotland - Claudia Martin - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Become a visual explorer through more than 200 stunning images that celebrate the beautiful country, culture, and history of Scotland. Scotland is rugged castles nestled amid mountains, lochs, and glens, as well as the Georgian houses lining Edinburgh’s elegant streets. It’s tartan kilts, the Loch Ness Monster, golf (which originated there in the Middle Ages), and one of the world’s most enchanting landscapes and cultures. Discover this breathtakingly beautiful country—from the Highlands and remote islands of the Hebrides to the majesty of Glenfinnan Viaduct and Victorian grandeur of Glasgow—through 200 awe-inspiring photographs.

DKK 119.00
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Thailand - Narisa Chakrabongse - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Thailand - Narisa Chakrabongse - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Become a visual explorer through more than 200 stunning images that celebrate the beautiful country, culture, and history of Thailand. For the past three years Bangkok has been the world’s most visited city—and Thailand as a whole is an exotic, accessible, and irresistibly attractive country that offers busy city life, tranquil mountain retreats, historical centers, outstanding beaches, and a wealth of culture. Find out more about this magnificent country, displayed in 200 remarkable photographs. It captures the country’s full beauty, from sophisticated modern Bangkok to the ruins of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, from the beaches of Koh Samui and Ko Chang, to the mountains around Chiang Mai, to verdant national parks such as Kaeng Krachan. Tour Thailand’s most interesting destinations, region by region, stopping in the markets, riding an elephant or a racing tuk-tuk, hearing the story of World War II’s Burma Railway, and more.

DKK 119.00
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Night Sky - Robert Harvey - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Night Sky - Robert Harvey - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Can you spot the Big Dipper in the night sky? Or Orion’s Belt? Or Cassiopeia? Even in cities, and without the aid of a telescope, these are a few of the easier constellations to find. In fact, a great deal can be seen in the night sky with the naked eye – if you know what you’re looking for. Night Sky presents 200 colour photographs of stunning nocturnal vistas all visible to the naked eye. From the majesty of the Northern Lights ( Aurora borealis ) as seen from Norway or Canada, and the Southern Lights ( Aurora australis ) as seen from Australia, to seeing the clarity of the Milky Way over an Italian forest, from witnessing a lunar eclipse in Indonesia to charting the course of the International Space Station across the Indian night, and from seeing a Geminid meteor shower in New Mexico to recognizing the Great Bear ( Ursa Major ) constellation over New England, the book is a feast of nocturnal delights. Where necessary, additional inset photographs indicate the formation of a constellation. Presented in a landscape format and with 200 outstanding colour photographs supported by fascinating captions, Night Sky is a stunning collection of images.

DKK 192.00
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German Bomber Aircraft of World War II - Thomas Newdick - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

German Bomber Aircraft of World War II - Thomas Newdick - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This highly illustrated guide to the main types of aircraft used by the German Luftwaffe during World War II is perfect for aviation buffs and military modelers. From the Junkers Ju 87A Stuka dive bomber and the Dornier Do 17Z-2 used in the invasion of Poland, to the more sophisticated Arado Ar 234B-2, Heinkel He 177, and Junkers Ju, this aviation resource offers a comprehensive survey of German aircraft, organized by type. It showcases dive-bombers, two-seaters, ground-attack aircraft, night bombers, strategic bombers, and maritime bombers—like the classic Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor and the less-familiar Heinkel He 111H-2 designed to launch V-1 flying bombs. Each featured profile includes authentic markings and color schemes, while every separate model has exhaustive specifications.

DKK 173.00
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Castles of the World - Dr Phyllis G (chair Of The Department Of History Jestice - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Castles of the World - Dr Phyllis G (chair Of The Department Of History Jestice - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

From the Highlands of Scotland to the plains of northern India, Castles of the World is a beautiful examination of past worlds viewed through strongholds that continue to enrich the modern landscape. Presented in a handy, pocket-sized format, arranged chronologically, and illustrated with more than 200 color photographs, Castles of the World examines more than 150 fortifications from across the world, from Cathar castles and Alpine schlösser to Norman keeps and Samurai strongholds. Discover how the thirteenth-century Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland was destroyed during the Jacobite rebellion of 1719; learn about Turkey’s Marmaris Castle, built in 1522 by Suleiman the Magnificent to support his attack on neighboring Rhodes; and explore the Mughal-constructed Red Fort in Delhi, home of Muslim rulers from 1648 until 1803, and today a symbol of Indian nationalism.

DKK 119.00
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Japan - Melanie Clegg - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Japan - Melanie Clegg - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

From shrines to megacities, from paddy fields to high speed trains to the latest in digital technology, Japan is a fascinating mix of the ancient and modern, of East and West. Featuring castles and hot springs, remote volcanic islands and intense high-rise cities, delicate tea ceremonies and busy cities, medieval bridges and modern flyovers, Japan presents 200 outstanding colour photographs depicting a wide range in perspectives on Japanese life. From farming to engineering, from war memorials to the devastation of the Tohoku tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster, from the beauty of Kyoto to the bustle of Tokyo, a great many sides to the Land of the Rising Sun are explored. Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Japan is a stunning collection of images celebrating the world’s most vibrant country.

DKK 190.00
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Deep Space - Robert Harvey - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Deep Space - Robert Harvey - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Travelling from the edge of our Solar System, through the Milky Way and to the outer edges of the observable universe, Deep Space is a spectacular photographic guide to galaxies, nebulae, supernova, clusters, black holes and quasars. Learn about the birth of stars in our own galaxy, planets beyond our own solar system, when they were first discovered and how we have managed to photograph these places. Ranging from the Magellanic Clouds within the Milky Way to stellar life cycles, from other spiral galaxies such as the Andromeda Galaxy, to the Sombrero Galaxy, and from nebulae such as the Pillars of Creation to black and white dwarfs, this is accessibly written for the general reader to grasp the science and magnitude of deep space. Featuring 200 outstanding colour photographs and expert captions, Deep Space is most certainly out of this world.

DKK 192.00
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London - Alastair Horne - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

London - Alastair Horne - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

When you think of London, what do you see? The Houses of Parliament? The bustle around Piccadilly Circus? Elegant Victorian streets and squares? The Tate Modern? Or even Camden Market? With London, there are so many different aspects to the city. In more than 200 striking images, London celebrates the British capital, from its famous landmarks to atmospheric alleyways, from the top of the Shard to London Underground’s lost ghost stations, from the parks to the canals to the Thames. Exploring both the history and modernity of the city, the book reveals the city’s legacy as a capital and a trading hub, but also looks at how the contemporary city lives and breathes as a multi-ethnic metropolis. Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, London is a stunning collection of images celebrating the world’s most interesting city.

DKK 192.00
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The Solar System - Robert Harvey - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Solar System - Robert Harvey - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Featuring 200 spectacular and unusual images, The Solar System is an exhilarating exploration of the mysteries of our local planetary space. With images selected by acknowledged expert Robert Harvey, The Solar System begins by examining the Sun, the center of the solar system, and proceeds outwards to the planets that are furthest from the Sun—Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune. The book also includes chapters on asteroids, comets, and smaller planets. Readers will gain expert insight into Venus, the hottest planet, with surface temperatures of up to 752°F; Mars, known as the “Red Planet” because of the large quantities of iron oxide (rust) in its soil; Ceres, the solar system's largest asteroid and also a dwarf planet, with a diameter of just under 621 miles; and giant Saturn, whose core is surrounded by a layer of metallic hydrogen and is encircled in a gaseous outer atmosphere.

DKK 192.00
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Aircraft Anatomy - - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Aircraft Anatomy - - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

With the aid of 232 extraordinarily detailed line drawings, Aircraft Anatomy shows how a wide selection of classic and modern military aircraft were put together – both inside and out. From World War II to the present day, each complex line drawing is annotated with an exhaustive key including up to 200 entries from air ducts to the nosewheel leg pivot mounting. The illustrations are complemented by colour photographs with extended captions, plus detailed information about each aircraft’s operational specifications. Featuring 232 aircraft – from the Messerschmitt Bf109k-4 to the North American B- 25 Mitchell, from the Polikarpov I-16 to the Hawker Hurricane to the Mitsubishi A6M Reisen ‘Zeke’, and from the Dassault Mirage to Sea King helicopters to Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 fighters, from B-52 bombers to U-2 spy planes to the Lockheed C130H Hercules – Aircraft Anatomy is an invaluable reference guide for anyone interested in how aircraft work.

DKK 247.00
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Dangerous Animals - Barry Madden - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Dangerous Animals - Barry Madden - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Illustrated with 200 outstanding photographs, Dangerous Animals presents an in-depth look at the natural world’s most deadly creatures, from poisonous spiders and sea snakes to aggressive lions and man-eating sharks. The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from large carnivores such as the grizzly bear and great white shark to smaller but equally deadly predators such as the black widow spider and puff adder. Each world habitat is covered, with examples carefully drawn from every region of the planet – from the majestic lion of the African plains and the polar bear of the arctic wastes, to the Komodo dragon of South-east Asia, whose saliva carries poisonous bacteria that can kill a person in hours. Featuring around 100 species, each photographic entry is supported with a fascinating caption, explaining how the animal manages to be so deadly. Beautifully presented, this accessible book is a wonderful introduction to some of the planet’s fiercest – or just most poisonous – creatures.

DKK 192.00
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Castles of the World - Dr Phyllis G (chair Of The Department Of History Jestice - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Castles of the World - Dr Phyllis G (chair Of The Department Of History Jestice - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Robust, romantic and imposing, castles capture our imagination when we were children and continue to hold interest throughout our lives. From Europe to Haiti, from India to Japan, Castles of the World explores forts, strongholds, towers and citadels from the ancient world up to the 20th century. Entries range from well-known examples such as Corfe Castle in England, the crusader stronghold of Krak des Chevaliers in Syria and the romantic palace of Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, to lesser-known curiosities such as the Genoese Fortress in the Crimea, Rudkhan Castle in Iran and Morro Castle in Havana. Arranged chronologically, each entry includes a striking colour photograph and expert text briefly telling the story of the castle’s history. Built, rebuilt and expanded many times, castles often don’t just tell us about one period in history, but about many different times. They offer us layers of history – and sometimes mystery, too. With 200 outstanding colour photographs, Castles of the World is a beautiful examination of worlds gone by.

DKK 192.00
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Tanks - Michael E Haskew - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Tanks - Michael E Haskew - Bog - Amber Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Tanks features 52 of the best armoured fighting vehicles from World War I to the present day. Beginning with the prototype Mark V Male in 1917, the book ranges from World War I, World War II, through the Cold War and up to the highly sophisticated tanks that have seen recent service in wars in the Balkans, Caususus, and Middle East. From the Soviet T-34 and German Panther tanks of World War II to the M1A2 Abrams, Challenger 2 and T-90 of the present day, Tanks is an expert examination of the most successful tanks of the past hundred years. Each entry is examined over two spreads and includes a brief description of the tank''s development and history, a colour profile artwork, photographs, key features and specifications tables. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, Tanks is a colourful guide for the military historian and military technology enthusiast.

DKK 192.00
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