Автор: Sean Callery

Revolutionaries, despots and tyrants – over 40 of the most totalitarian leaders in the world.This ebook has been made from the 2007 edition.Want to know which dictator ruled the longest, who added his own name to his country’s national anthem, who killed his own mother, who, it is estimated, was responsible for killing about a tenth of the global population? Read about revolutions and wars; family politics and betrayals.This book covers 40 dictators throughout history, including a brief outline of how they came to and left power, their personality, abilities and achievements, and a…

If your life is hectic but you still want to organise a party that will make your child’s day, then Gem Children’s Parties is the small but indispensable book that will come to your rescue.Planning a children’s party can be stressful, expensive and a feat of organisation. Gem Children’s Parties provides struggling parents with reliable, imaginative advice and ideas that will guarantee a hit party without the fuss.Covering everything from food to entertainment, this is a one-stop resource for every budget and every parent who happens not to be superhuman.Topics include:• Venues•…

A pocket-size guide featuring 5-minute techniques and ideas for improving your memory skills. Train your brain to work more efficiently and keep your mental agility at its peak with a bite-size exercise every day.These days, it is rare for people to use their memories. Computers, emails and mobile phones ensure that instant information is at our fingertips and that we never again have to rely on our memories. However, there is evidence to show that the less you use your memory, the more it deteriorates as you age. Your mental health should be as important to you as your physical health.In…

This one-stop practical guide will show you how to understand, record and interpret your dreams. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy two-colour format with expert tips and advice throughout.This is an easy-to-read, comprehensive guide for people looking to interpret and analyse their dreams. It looks at common dreams, and the more bizarre, teaching the dreamer to read between the lines, and control their dreams.The book starts with a history of dreams, looking at the Egyptians, Ancient Greeks and Chinese, among others, and moving on to Freud and Jung. It also looks at what…

This one-stop practical guide will show you how to organise and play over 200 party games for all ages. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy format with colour photos and expert advice throughout.This book clearly explains and illustrates over 200 games for every occasion, so you’ll never quibble over rules or be lost for inspiration again.It includes appropriate games for all ages and numbers, whether it’s a holiday, car journey, children’s party, Christmas family gathering or just a rainy afternoon.For each of over 200 games, the book gives you its: rules; age range;…