Category Archives: Globes
The Mirror World of Melody Black
It all starts, as these things sometimes do, with a dead man. He was a neighbour, not someone Abby knew well, but still, finding a body when you only came over to borrow a tin of tomatoes, that comes as a bit of a shock. At least, it should. And now she can`t shake the
Tigers Forever: Saving the World`s Most Endangered Big Cat
A dramatically close encounter with tigers in their native lands, documented by award-winning National Geographic photographer Steve Winter, who tells the story of the worldwide fight to protect the species. National Geographic presents a testament to these noble, yet deeply endangered tigers. Photographing the big cats` primary habitats in India, Sumatra, and Thailand, Steve Winter
The World`s Best Cities: Celebrating 220 Great Urban Destinations
Giving a nod to the Century of the City, the World`s Best Cities – the next in National Geographic`s best-selling large-format gift book collection – celebrates the terroir of more than 300 of the world`s great and upcoming cities with a playful panoply of lavish photo galleries and insightful text, including must-do walks, local secrets,
National Geographic the British World: An Illustrated Atlas
From prehistoric times to present day, this richly illustrated atlas illuminates British history in breathtaking National Geographic style with gorgeous images, compelling narrative text, fascinating sidebars; informative time lines, and premium-quality maps specially commissioned just for the book. Famous anecdotes and little-known lore are unearthed across thousands of years, immersing readers in the sweep of
Atlas of World War II: History`s Greatest Conflict Revealed Through Rare Wartime Maps and New Cartography
This comprehensive atlas delves into the cartographic history of WWII: naval, land, and aerial attacks from the invasion of Poland to Pearl Harbor and the Battle of the Bulge. Rare maps include a detailed Germany & Approaches map used by Allied forces in the final stages of the war, full large-scale wartime maps of the
Journeys of a Lifetime, Second Edition: 500 of the World`s Greatest Trips
Completely updated for its 10th anniversary, this best-selling inspirational travel guide reveals 500 celebrated and lesser-known destinations from around the globe, from ocean cruises in Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic`s legendary travel writers, this fully updated and revised Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe
100 Dives of a Lifetime: The World`s Ultimate Underwater Destinations
Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites around the world–from the cenotes of Mexico to the best wreck in Micronesia–through stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cutting-edge travel advice. Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime provides the ultimate bucket list for ardent scuba divers and aspirational travelers
First World War Sticker Book
100 years beyond the start of World War I, discover the history that led up to it, the military strategies that were employed on both sides, what life was like for soldiers in the trenches and more. A fascinating book, jam-packed with information, maps and photos, and over 100 stickers. Published in association with Imperial
True Stories of Pirates
A collection of true stories of piracy, from the first pirates of the Ancient World to the Golden Age of Piracy in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Contains true life stories of hardship and brutality, bringing to life the flamboyant characters of the most famous captains and the men who set out to capture them.
Illustrated Myths from Around the World
Where did the moon come from? And what happened when giants roamed the land? Find out in this enthralling collection of myths from around the world, including the African folktale, “Anansi and the Box of Stories”, the Japanese fairytale, “The Fox Maiden” and the Irish myth, “Fionnuala”.
The Challenge of Things: Thinking Through Troubled Times
A. C. Grayling`s lucid and stimulating books, based on the idea that philosophy should engage with the world and make itself useful, are immensely popular. The Challenge of Things joins earlier collections like The Reason of Things and Thinking of Answers, but this time to collect Grayling`s recent writings on the world in a time
My First Book About Our World
An informative sticker book that helps young children learn about the fundamentals of geography, including a range of different habitats and the animals that live there, the weather system and how it works, and the basic geography of continents, land and water.
The World Without Us
WINNER OF THE VICTORIAN PREMIER`S LITERARY AWARD 2016 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHRISTINA STEAD PRIZE FOR FICTION 2016 SHORTLISTED FOR THE STELLA PRIZE 2016 SHORTLISTED FOR THE VOSS LITERARY PRIZE 2016 LONGLISTED FOR THE MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARD 2016 LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2017 It has been six months since Tess Muller stopped
First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race
The 1924 flight around the world by the U.S. Army Air Service was the first successful effort to circle the globe by air, and it showed that the United States could compete with the European air powers. The story of the flight includes high drama and grand adventure and interesting personalities. Four planes started out,
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WINNNER OF THE CROOK`S CORNER BOOK PRIZE 2016 `This is a great love story` Edmund White, author of A Boy`s Own Story Wendell Wilson, a taxidermist, and Frank Clifton, a veteran, meet after the Second World War. But, in this declining textile town in a southern US state, their love holds real danger. Severing nearly
The Scent of a Dream: Travels in the World of Coffee
In this remarkable visual survey, internationally acclaimed photographer Sebastiao Salgado documents traditional methods of sustainable coffee farming across the globe, revealing rituals deeply steeped in history and pride.The book spans nearly a decade of research into the hidden world of coffee, highlighting relationships characterised by respect, fair exchange and a shared understanding that ever-improving quality
Videocracy: How YouTube Is Changing the World . . . with Double Rainbows, Singing Foxes, and Other Trends We Can`t Stop Watching
From YouTube`s Head of Culture and Trends, a rousing and illuminating behind-the-scenes exploration of internet video`s massive impact on our worldWhat we watch, create, upload, follow, subscribe to and share matters – It reveals more about ourselves and our society than we could imagine. YouTube is the biggest pool of cultural data since the beginning
Operation Mincemeat: The True Spy Story That Changed the Course of World War II
A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB SELECTION One April morning in 1943, a sardine fisherman spotted the corpse of a British soldier floating in the sea off the coast of Spain and set in train a course of events that would change the course of the Second World War. Operation Mincemeat was the most successful
Koh-I-Noor: The History of the World`s Most Infamous Diamond
The first comprehensive and authoritative history of the Koh-i-Noor, arguably the most celebrated and mythologised jewel in the world. On 29 March 1849, the ten-year-old maharaja of the Punjab was ushered into the magnificent Mirrored Hall at the centre of the great fort in Lahore. There, in a public ceremony, the frightened but dignified child
Fabio The World`s Greatest Flamingo Detective: Mystery on the Ostrich Express
In a small town on the banks of Lake Laloozee lives the world`s greatest flamingo detective. His name is Fabio. He`s not tall or strong, but slight and pink. And he`s very, very clever.It`s the height of summer and Fabio and his associate Gilbert are taking a relaxing holiday journey on the fastest train in
