Category Archives: Globes
The World Around Me
Step out your front door and begin a journey of discovery around the world! Fold out the richly illustrated pages of this expansive concertina book to clamber over mountain ranges, trek through jungles and sail across vast seas. Spot wildlife, visit amazing cities, experience different cultures and see famous landmarks as you whiz by. With
A History of the Second World War in 100 Maps
Whilst the First World War had seen an exceptional growth in the use and production of military cartography, the global conflict that followed employed maps, charts, reconnaissance, radar, sonar and the systematic recording and processing of geographical and topographical information on an unprecedented scale. It is impossible to understand the events and outcomes of the
A Scream in Soho
`For a scream in the early hours of the morning in Soho, even from a female throat, to stop dead in his tracks a hard-boiled constable, it had to be something entirely out of the ordinary.` Soho during the blackouts of the Second World War. When a piercing scream rends the air and a bloodied
Symbols of Power: Ten Coins that Changed the World
Money has always been a subject of interest, today more so than ever. For centuries it has performed a key role around the globe most obviously in trade and the economy, but also in the development of national identities, religions and the spread of empire. Introduced as measurements of weight to serve the most basic
The Phaidon Atlas of 21ST Century World Architecture, Travel ed.
A condensed version of the Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture, this travel edition is pocket sized and portable, ideal for the holiday or business traveller. Organized geographically and illustrated with global, sub-regional and city maps, the buildings are easily located. The book contains over 1,000 buildings including 50 new projects, each of which
Plant: Exploring the Botanical World
The ultimate gift for gardeners and art-lovers, featuring 300 of the most beautiful and pioneering botanical images ever Following in the footsteps of the international bestseller Map: Exploring the World, this fresh and visually stunning survey celebrates the extraordinary beauty and diversity of plants. It combines photographs and cutting-edge micrograph scans with watercolours, drawings, and
Animal: Exploring the Zoological World
Explore the beauty and diversity of the animal world through more than 300 captivating images from across time and from every corner of the globeAnimal: Exploring the Zoological World is a visually stunning and broad-ranging survey that explores and celebrates humankind`s ongoing fascination with animals. Since our very first moments on Earth, we have been
The War is in the Mountains: Violence in the World`s High Places
Mountainous regions are home to only ten percent of the world`s population yet host a strikingly disproportionate share of the world`s conflicts. Mountains provide a natural refuge for those who want to elude authority, and their remoteness has allowed archaic practices to persist well into our globalized era. As Judith Matloff shows, the result is
Shakespeare`s Restless World: An Unexpected History in 20 Objects
The Elizabethan age was a tumultuous time, when long-cherished certainties were crumbling and life was exhilaratingly uncertain. Shakespeare`s Restless World uncovers the extraordinary stories behind twenty objects from the period to re-create an age at once distant and yet surprisingly familiar. From knife crime to belief in witches, religious battles to the horizons of the
Simplexity: The Simple Rules of a Complex World
Why does kicking the TV work? What can the US military learn from the lowly bacterium? Why are the instruction manuals for cell phones incomprehensible? How does a spark of a single virus trigger an epidemic that claims millions? In recent years, cutting-edge studies in fields such as economics, genetics, stock-market analysis and child development
Empires of the Weak: The Real Story of European Expansion and the Creation of the New World Order
How the rise of the West was a temporary exception to the predominant world orderWhat accounts for the rise of the state, the creation of the first global system, and the dominance of the West? The conventional answer asserts that superior technology, tactics, and institutions forged by Darwinian military competition gave Europeans a decisive advantage
Map of the World Schofield & Sims Wall Map
This attractive map of the world clearly indicates the location and borders of each country, as well as the names of the seas and oceans. The Antarctic Circle, Tropic of Capricorn, Equator, Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle are also shown, and a key to the map`s scale is included.
Tom Gates 18: Ten Tremendous Tales (HB)
The absolutely brilliant, extra special new bestseller from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring Tom Gates and his friends, family and foes! Featuring: A delicious chicken pie Getting stuck in a lift with Delia A teacher swap at school Some tiny ants in tiny pants
World of Peter Rabbit: A Box of Postcards
To celebrate 110 years since the publication of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, this delightful collection of one hundred postcards features the beautiful and iconic illustrations of Beatrix Potter. From book covers to picture letters and watercolours to sketches – this exquisite gift box showcases the best of Beatrix Potter`s unique talent. The postcards include
Tom Gates: Big Book of Fun Stuff
Don`t get bored – get busy! The must-have activity book for fans of Tom Gates: packed with drawing guides, fun games, brilliant puzzles and perfect pranks to play on older sisters – there`s hours of fun ahead! Previously published in hardback in 2014 as The Brilliant World of Tom Gates Annual: now with added brand
Pass it on
This is a joyful and uplifting picture book about finding happiness in the smallest of things, from picture book star Sophy Henn – World Book Day illustrator and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children`s Book Prize.
Craft Brew: 50 Homebrew Recipes from the World`s Best Craft Breweries
This book sees the most exciting, ground-breaking and pioneering craft breweries in the world reveal the recipes behind their best beers. Some 50 international craft breweries have volunteered a recipe (from the mighty Brew Dog to the much-loved Brooklyn in New York) to create a unique, useful and technically accurate book for the homebrewer. The
Our World Jumbo Puzzle
Kaori Watanabe illustrated this charming world map for Our World Jumbo Puzzle from Mudpuppy. Jumbo Puzzles are a fun way to work on hand and eye coordination and to have fun together. Count the fish, whales, and dolphins. 25 jumbo pieces all contained in a sturdy box with a colourful rope handle.
Houses of Power: The Places That Shaped the Tudor World
What was it like to live as a royal Tudor? Why were their residences built as they were and what went on inside their walls? Who slept where and with who? Who chose the furnishings? And what were their passions? The Tudors ruled through the day, throughout the night, in the bath, in bed and
Simplissime: The Easiest French Cookbook in the World
Learn to cook classic French cuisine the easy way with this French bestseller from professionally trained chef Jean-Francois Mallet. Taking cooking back to basics, Simplissime is bursting with easy-to-follow and quick recipes for delicious French food. Discover how to make a mouth-watering Apple Tart with Cinnamon with just five ingredients, or Spaghetti with Asparagus and
