Category Archives: Globes
The Problem of Susan and Other Stories
From Sunday Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman and Eisner Award-winning artist P. Craig Russell, Scott Hampton, and Paul Chadwick comes a fantasy graphic novel anthology of essential Gaiman stories.Two stories and two poems. All wonderous and imaginative about the tales we tell and experience. Where the incarnations of the months of the year sit around a
The Royal Navy Officer`s Pocket-Book
“The art of command is…to be the complete master, and yet the complete friend of every man on board; the temporal lord and yet the spiritual brother of every rating; to be detached and yet not dissociated.`A Seaman`s Pocket-Book, 1943`, has found huge appeal with the British public. Presented in the same format, the Officer`s
Empire of the Seas
The year 1588 marked a turning point in our national story. Victory over the Spanish Armada transformed us into a seafaring nation and it sparked a myth that one day would become a reality – that the nation`s new destiny, the source of her future wealth and power lay out on the oceans. This book
Masterchef: Street Food of the World
MasterChef Street Food of the World is a no-holds-barred celebration of a food trend that continues to grow exponentially, delighting and enticing foodies. This exciting new book takes inspiration from the hugely successful pop up restaurants that continue to delight in their sheer theatre, as well as the street food vans and street food festivals
The Biggest Twitch: Around the World in 4,000 Birds
Most people dream of packing in their humdrum city life, selling up and heading off into the unknown for a life of adventure. For Ruth Miller and Alan Davies this dream became a reality, albeit with a twist; they decided to pack in their jobs, sell their house and take on the ultimate birder`s challenge
In the Wake of Heroes: Sailing`s Greatest Stories Introduced by Tom Cunliffe
Tom Cunliffe is one of the biggest names in the sailing world – an internationally renowned journalist and speaker, and the go-to guru when the BBC wants a presenter for a new TV series about maritime interests. For the last ten years he has edited the `Great Seamanship` column of Yachting World magazine. Each column
Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing: Complete 2017-2020 Rules
Written by a sailing Olympian, this has been the most-trusted reference for racing sailors around the world for over 45 years and has sold 320,000 copies in the English language alone. The unique approach devised by Paul Elvstrom offers bird`s-eye views and detailed explanations of how the rules are applied to racing situations, with each
Voices of the Future: Stories from Around the World
A wonderful anthology of eight stories addressing children`s rights and sustainable development, written by child authors from all around the world and produced in conjunction with UNESCO`s Voices of Future Generations initiative.UNESCO`s Voices of Future Generations initiative works to empower children all around the world. The stories in this book are written by children aged
Claude TV Tie-ins: Anyone For Strawberries?
Meet Claude – the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior with 52 episodes.Claude and Sir Bobblysock are looking forward to a nice breakfast of delicious strawberries – but there are none to be found! Everyone has snapped them up to eat at the
Claude Adventures
Meet Claude – the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior with 52 episodes.An shiny paperback treasury of Claude`s very best adventures, containing three much-loved stories. Follow Claude and Sir Bobblysock as they dance and bottom-wiggle their way into the spotlight, head off in
Winnie`s Great War: The remarkable story of a brave bear cub in World War One
Everyone has heard of Winnie-the-Pooh, but not everyone knows about the real Canadian bear who leant him her name. This is wonderful tale of courage and friendship, for fans of Michael Morpurgo.Come on a heart-warming adventure, inspired by the journey undertaken by an extraordinary bear called Winnie during World War One. From her early days
How to Fly a Battle of Britain Fighter: Spitfire, Messerschmitt, Hurricane
Find out how a pilot was instructed in flying a Battle of Britain fighter, using the original Pilot`s Notes for the Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane, as well as Air Ministry flying notes on captured Messerschmitt Bf 109s. See how each compares, view their cockpits and learn how they fly. All three aircraft handled superbly,
How to Think More About Sex
In this rigorous and supremely honest book Alain de Botton helps us navigate the intimate and exciting — yet often confusing and difficult — experience that is sex. Few of us tend to feel we`re entirely normal when it comes to sex, and what we`re supposed to be feeling rarely matches up with the reality.
Tony Robinson`s Weird World of Wonders – World War II
Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War II! It`s history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you need to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including: – just how useful mashed
King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero
With an introduction by Salman Rushdie and an afterword by the author.It was the night of February 25, 1964. A cloud of cigar smoke drifted through the ring lights. Cassius Clay threw punches into the gray floating haze and waited for the bell.When Cassius Clay burst onto the sports scene in the 1950s, he broke
World Report 2014: Events of 2013
Human Rights Watch`s World Report 2014 is the global rights watchdog`s flagship 24th annual review of global trends and news in human rights. An invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, it features not only incisive country surveys but also hard-hitting essays highlighting key human rights issues and striking photo essays by award-winning photographers. CUSTOMERS
At the Same Moment, Around the World
Have you ever tried to `dig a hole to China,` just so you could see who was on the other side of the world? With At The Same Moment, Around The World readers can compare what is happening in all time zones across the globe at exactly the same time. Watch Benedict drinking hot chocolate
This is How We Do it: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World
This Is How We Do It follows the lives of seven REAL kids from Japan, Uganda, Russia, Iran, Peru, India and Italy for a single day. From the time each kid wakes up until the time they fall asleep, the details of their days differ: their homes are different, their schools are different, even how
Me and the World: An Infographic Exploration
Me and the World is a colorful, eye-popping universe of infographics about global communities. This content-rich book teaches about other kids and cultures around the world, all while stepping back and really seeing the big picture.Me and the World is the perfect introduction for a generation entering an increasingly digitized, data-driven world. * Packed with
Monstrous Tales: Stories of Strange Creatures and Fearsome Beasts from around the World
Monstrous Tales is a collection of traditional folktales about bewitching and bloodthirsty creatures.Translated and transcribed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these tales celebrate the diversity of-and surprising resonances among-folklore traditions around the world. Welcome to a world of magical adventure: a mysterious wolf pursues a bridegroom through a dark forest, a princess
