Category Archives: Globes
Tolkien: Treasures
This lavishly illustrated book showcases the highlights of the Tolkien archives held at the Bodleian Library. From J.R.R. Tolkien`s childhood in the Midlands and his experience of the First World War to his studies at school and university; his exquisite illustrations for The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and his creation
How We Make Stuff
Where do our clothes come from? What`s the link between gorillas and mobile phones? Does chocolate grow on trees? Answering these questions and many more, How We Make Stuff is an engaging exploration of the way we use Earth`s natural resources. Featuring pop-ups, pull-tabs and booklets, it is an interactive extravaganza! The first title in
Jan Morris: Around The World In Eighty Years
In honor of the 80th birthday of British travel journalist Jan Morris, her colleagues and successors have put together this celebratory, biographical tribute, which explores both the writer and her writing. By revisiting more than 50 years of descriptions of her travels, her epic three-volume history of the British Empire, and her startling and thoughtful
Free Speech: Ten Principles for a Connected World
Never in human history was there such a chance for freedom of expression. If we have Internet access, any one of us can publish almost anything we like and potentially reach an audience of millions. Never was there a time when the evils of unlimited speech flowed so easily across frontiers: violent intimidation, gross violations
World History of Art
Since its first publication this book has been hailed as the most up-to-date and wide-ranging history of art ever published in a single volume. This quote from Andrew Graham Dixon describes the book: `Spanning continents and millennia, ranging from man`s earliest cave paintings to the works of Picasso and beyond, this is a hugely ambitious
Melnitz
“1871. Cattle-dealer Solomon Meijer has made a reputation for himself as one of the few honest Jews in Endingen, a rare Swiss town in which Jews are allowed to reside. He leads a largely untroubled life, rewarded by his work and comforted at home by his wife and two daughters. But all of this is
The World in My Kitchen: Global Recipes for Kids to Discover and Cook
Join us on a delicious journey around the globe! Find out how children in China eat squiggly noodles without knives and forks!Try a traditional Moroccan tagine, which is cooked in a pot shaped like a witch`s hat!Be bold with the chilli and mix up your own spicy Mexican salsa!Sail the South Pacific and make a
World Philip`s RGS Wall Map with Flags PAPER
Clear and packed with the latest data, this stylish, politically-coloured map will grace any wall.Whether planning global expansion in business, your next adventure holiday, or resolving an argument about the capital of South Korea, this world wall map provides the perfect solution. Gorgeous to look at and packed with information including national flags, this easy-to-read
30-Second Twentieth Century: The 50 Most Significant Ideas and Events, Each Explained in Half a Minute
You probably know, or think you know, quite a bit about what happened in the 20th century – chances are, if you`re reading this, you lived through at least some of it – and you may have referenced the Cuban Missile Crisis, the double helix, or the Wall Street Crash in conversation. But even for
The Rolls-Royce: The Magic of a Name: The First Forty Years of Britain`s Most Prestigious Company
The Magic of a Name tells the story of the first 40 years of Britain`s most prestigious manufacturer – Rolls-Royce. Beginning with the historic meeting in 1904 of Henry Royce and the Honourable C.S. Rolls, and the birth in 1906 of the legendary Silver Ghost, Peter Pugh tells a story of genius, skill, hard work
How to Win a Roman Chariot Race: Lives, Legends and Treasures from the Ancient World
Who first thought of atoms? How much can you learn about archaeology from an oil lamp? Who came up with the theory of the `wandering womb`? Oxford Classicist Jane Hood delves into the history, culture, literature, mythology and philosophy of ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, using her expert eye to unearth unexpected gems, glittering fragments
The Most Beautiful Place in the World
Juan lives in Guatemala, in the mountains. It is a poor but beautiful place, with volcanoes rising from the shores of a blue lake, and flocks of brilliantly plumed wild parrots living in the trees. Juan is a shoe-shine boy. Although he`s only seven years old, he works hard every day to earn his keep.
Holes: Discover a Hidden World
Discover a hidden world.Delve into this fascinating book of holes to discover a world of burrows and boreholes, subways and sinkholes. From the mythical and mysterious to household and human holes,find out what makes a hole a hole and how they shape our world.
What a Wonderful Word: A Collection of Untranslatables from Around the World
Have you ever wished there was a word for friends who are like family to you, or for the way you hesitate when you`ve forgotten someone`s name? Did you know there was a special word for the distance a reindeer can travel before needing the toilet? Or for when you search for something in the
Imperial Triumph: The Roman World from Hadrian to Constantine
Imperial Triumph presents the history of Rome at the height of its imperial power. Beginning with the reign of Hadrian in Rome and ending with the death of Julian the Apostate on campaign in Persia, it offers an intimate account of the twists and often deadly turns of imperial politics in which successive emperors rose
Hello World: Animals
Discover some of the most incredible creatures on Earth in this interactive atlas of world wildlife.Featuring over 180 animals from a variety of habitats, lift the flaps to explore the Amazon Rainforest, Madagascar, the Great Barrier Reef and many other wonders of the natural world.
Mountains Beyond Mountains: One Doctor`s Quest to Heal the World
Profound and powerful, Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba and Russia, as the charismatic but flawed genius Dr Paul Farmer challenges widely-held preconceptions about poverty and healthcare. As a medical student, Farmer found his life`s calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine –
Wonders of the World: An Interactive Tour of Marvels and Monuments
Embark on an interactive tour of the wonders of the world, from the ancient to the modern, as well as its natural marvels. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Taj Mahal and on to the Grand Canyon – every page is bursting with amazing facts and vibrant illustrations. Lift the flaps to discover
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Practice of Islam Around the World, with More Than 500 Beautiful Illustrations
In the contemporary world the Islamic community is represented by around 1.4 billion people or twenty-five percent of the global population, from a wide range of ethnic, national linguistic, theological, political and socioeconomic backgrounds. This book comprehensively explores the life and work of Muhammad, the history of Islam, Islamic beliefs and doctrine, and religious practices
Cocaine Confidential: True Stories Behind the World`s Most Notorious Narcotic
Cocaine is the world`s most notorious narcotic. It underpins a vast, multi-billion pound underworld with a dark and deadly side. But who really are the shadowy people behind this chilling network? The coca farmers, the jungle sweat-shop workers, the smugglers, the suppliers, and, ultimately, the dealers who provide for the world`s hundreds of millions of
