A man's home is his castle, or so the saying goes, but could it withstand an attack by Attila and the Huns, Ragnar and the Vikings, Alexander and the Greeks, Genghis Khan and the Mongols, or Tamerlane and the Tartars? Backyard Ballistics author William Gurstelle poses this fascinating question to modern-day garage warriors and shows them how to build an arsenal of ancient artillery and fortifications aimed at withstanding these invading hordes. Each...

Learn to build like Brickman - in-depth skills, techniques and know-how so you can build your most impressive LEGO creation ever. What are the insider tricks and secret skills that make a LEGO Certified Professional's builds so awe-inspiring? How do you show action, intrigue and drama? How do you make your build move, glow - or even explode? This comprehensive, behind-the-scenes guide from the star judge of LEGO Masters Australia shows you how to...

"At the time of its completion in 1936, Hoover Dam was the biggest dam in the world and the largest feat of architecture and engineering in the country--a statement of national ambition and technical achievement. It turned the wild Colorado River into a tame and securely managed water source, transforming millions of acres of desert into farmland while also providing water and power to the fast-growing population of the Southwest. The concrete monolith...

"Take a tour of our amazing planet - and learn to build the most spectacular things on Earth! Look inside volcanoes, explore the deepest depths of the ocean, learn about mighty waterfalls and glaciers, and much, much more! Includes more than 150 LEGO models to inspire you! What on Earth will you build first?"