Category Archives: Globes
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
Pinpoint: How GPS is Changing Our World
Over the last fifty years, humanity has developed an extraordinary global utility which is omnipresent, universal, and available to all: the Global Positioning System (GPS). A network of twenty-four satellites and their monitoring stations on Earth, it makes possible almost all modern technology, from the smartphone in your pocket to the Mars rover. Neither the
The Letter Bearer
The Rider has no memory of who he is, or how he came to be lying – dying – in the brutal heat of the North African desert. Rescued by a band of deserters, the Rider begins to piece together his identity, based on shards of recollection and the letters in his post bag. The
The Company of Eight
Cass has always wanted to audition as an acrobat for the famous Circus Boat that sails the warm seas of the Longest World. But when her chance is snatched away, she comes up with a new plan. Soon she has secured a job on the Palace Boat, following the circus around the islands. Yet Cass
Lost Cities of the Ancient World
For more than 10,000 years, cities have been the sites of inspiration, myth and mystery. From Peru`s Machu Picchu to the legendary Troy and Babylon, this book follows the rise and fall of 28 of the world`s most fascinating lost cities, including the powerful seats of empires and renowned centres of learning. Lavishly illustrated, Joel
Mapping the Second World War: The Key Battles of the European Theatre from Above
The Second World War was a watershed in world history: the seizing of power by Hitler and the Nazis, the slowly building crescendo of annexations that led to Blitzkrieg, the conquest of Europe, the U-boat war, the strategic bombing campaign, the invasion of Russia, Stalingrad and D-Day, and the long German retreat to unconditional surrender.
A Brief History of How the Industrial Revolution Changed the World
From the beginning of the eighteenth century to the high water mark of the Victorian era, the world was transformed by a technological revolution the like of which had never been seen before. Inventors, businessmen, scientists, explorers all had their part to play in the story of the Industrial Revolution and in this Brief History
The Choice
THE AWARDWINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLEREven in hell, hope can flower`Eger`s remarkable spirit shines through in every word` StylistIn 1944, sixteen-year-old Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz. There she endured unimaginable experiences, including being made to dance for the infamous Josef Mengele. Over the coming months, her bravery helped her sister to survive and led to her
At Home in the World: Stories and Essential Teachings from A Monk`s Life
This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking and inspiring. Collected here for the first time, these stories span his life. There are stories from his childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam. There are stories from his years as a teenage novice, as
World`s Greatest Twentieth Century Battlefields
In this riveting book, political journalist Peter Snow and military historian Dan Snow bring to life the most intense and bitterly fought battles of the 20th century – from the apocalyptic terrain of the Western Front to the desert landscape of Iraq. Punctuated by powerful eyewitness testimony, their compelling and often shocking narrative highlights the
This May Help You Understand the World
“This May Help You Understand the World” is the sort of book that will provide you with a springboard to other topics, books, and similar commentaries if you are the sort of person sick of ten-second soundbites, wishing they had a better grasp of complexities of world politics and global issues. Clear, concise language sets
The Penguin History of the World
This is the completely updated edition of J. M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westad`s widely acclaimed, landmark bestseller The Penguin History of the World For generations of readers. The Penguin History of the World has been one of the great cultural experiences – the entire story of human endeavour laid out in all its grandeur
A Private History of Happiness: 99 Moments of Joy From Around the World
From the bliss of lingering in a warm bed on a winter morning, to a bracing springtime walk by the seaside, A Private History of Happiness offers the reader a wealth of delightfully fresh perceptions of where and how happiness may be found. These 99 moments of happiness are arranged by theme – Morning, Friendship,
The Trade Wind Foodie: Good Food, Cooking and Sailing Around the World
The title of Rod Heikell`s latest writing only hints at this book`s content and coverage. Five years ago the author and his wife, Lu, set out on a circumnavigation and the opening part of The Tradewind Foodie is an account of the successive eastbound passages first to the Caribbean and then on through the Panama
Lonely Planet`s Beautiful World mini
I suspect this is a world guide but the descriptive text has gone missing, grr.Call/email my staff for information on this guide book.Thanks,JoeDirector
City of Thorns: Nine Lives in the World`s Largest Refugee Camp
To the charity workers, Dadaab refugee camp is a humanitarian crisis; to the Kenyan government, it is a `nursery for terrorists`; to the western media, it is a dangerous no-go area; but to its half a million residents, it is their last resort. Situated hundreds of miles from any other settlement, deep within the inhospitable
Epic Drives of the World 1
Buckle up for the next installment in our `Epic` series and the follow-up to Epic Bike Rides of the World. Epic Drives of the World, a beautiful paperback, showcases 50 of the greatest road trips on Earth, from classic routes in America, Australia and Europe, to incredible adventures in Asia and Africa. Organised by continent,
New World Order
Left-field geographer and anti-travel author Dixe Wills presents a uniquely new look at each of the 198 countries of the world. With a handy grading system to reveal who are the globe`s real top nations and which ones are letting the side down on a monumental scale, Dixe Wills goes in search of, and definitively
