A magisterial history of the origins, reality, and legend of the knight Born out of the chaos of the early Middle Ages, the armored and highly mobile knight revolutionized warfare and quickly became a mythic figure in history. From the Knights Templars and English knighthood to the crusades and chivalry, "The Knight in History," by acclaimed medievalist Frances Gies, bestselling coauthor of "Life in a Medieval Castle," paints a remarkable true picture of knighthood--exploring the knight's earliest appearance as an agent of lawless violence, his reemergence as a dynamic social entity, his eventual disappearance from the European stage, and his transformation into Western culture's most iconic hero.

Contents include - Army, Navy, Air Force: clothing, footwear, headwear, personal protection equipment, survival equipment, diving equipment, load-carrying equipment - Miscellaneous equipment - NATO army recognition guide - Index of products by manufacturer

This exciting new title reveals the most fun and educational experiences for kids of all ages in Sin City. Believe it or not, in 2001, 12% of visitors to Las Vegas were families with children that's more than 4 million visitors with children in tow! Las Vegas with Kids is full of incredibly detailed tips right down to which hotels offer cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants offer high chairs and kids' menus. Inside, you'll learn a wealth of information about where to find hands-on, interactive museums and attractions (with suggested age ranges for each activity); child-appropriate entertainment; kid-oriented shopping; and parks and other places to play all perfect for families with kids of any age (and any budget).

A history of 150 years of baseball trivia including stats, bloopers and amazing stories.