Category Archives: Globes
How to be An Explorer of the World
From the author of “Wreck this Journal”, Keri Smith`s “How to be an Explorer of the World” is an invitation to rediscover the world around you. Artists and scientists analyze the world around them in surprisingly similar ways, by observing, collecting, documenting, analyzing, and comparing. In this captivating guided journal, readers are encouraged to explore
The Fear and the Freedom: Why the Second World War Still Matters
The bestselling, prize-winning author explores the impact of the Second World War – for nations, cities and families around the world. How does the experience and memory of the Second World War – one of the most catastrophic events in human history – affect our lives today? The years after 1945 were a time of
The World Before Us
“A tantalising mystery…beguiling and richly suggestive.” (Metro). Jane was fifteen when her life changed for ever. In the woods surrounding a Yorkshire country house, she took her eyes off the little girl she was minding and the girl slipped into the trees – never to be seen again. Now an adult, Jane is obsessed with
The Battle of the Atlantic: How the Allies Won the War
“Majestic. Truly gripping”. (Andrew Roberts). The Battle of the Atlantic was the single most important – and longest – campaign of the Second World War. If Britain lost this vital supply route it lost the war. In Jonathan Dimbleby`s brilliant and dramatic new account we see how this epic struggle for maritime mastery played out,
Cousins
How much can love ask of us?Brilliant and mercurial Will Tye suffers a life changing accident. The terrible event ripples through three generations of the complex and eccentric Tye family, bringing to light old tragedies and dangerous secrets. Each member of the family holds some clue to the chain of events which may have led
A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics: A Neuroscientist on How to Make Sense of a Complex World
A guide to critical thinking in the `post-truth` era, from the author of Sunday Times best-seller The Organized Mind We live in a world of information overload. Facts and figures on absolutely everything are at our fingertips, but are too often biased, distorted, or outright lies. From unemployment figures to voting polls, IQ tests to
World War II Map by Map
The deadliest war in history brought to life through bold, easy-to-grasp maps. Follow the key developments of World War II in unprecedented visual detail, with more than 100 specially created and historical maps covering all major theatres of war. Layers of information show how the conflict raged around the globe on land, air, and sea,
My Very Important World: For Little Learners who want to Know about the World
This children`s encyclopedia of discovery will inspire little learners to wonder about the world around them. Our world is an amazing place. It`s full of rivers, mountains, forests, and too many other amazing places to count – but that`s not all. There`s also families, friends, animals, music, technology, language, games, and all other things that
Little World: At the Airport
Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and ocean depths.The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children through the terminal as they check in
Little World: On the Beach
Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and ocean depths.The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children along the beach as they play the
A New Voyage Round the World
`A roaring tale … remains as vivid and exciting today as it was on publication in 1697` GuardianThe pirate and adventurer William Dampier circumnavigated the globe three times, and took notes wherever he went. This is his frank, vivid account of his buccaneering sea voyages around the world, from the Caribbean to the Pacific and
Water World
`This is a thing of rare beauty` – David Wallliams on Hidden Planet (shortlisted for the Waterstones Children`s Book Prize 2020)Water World is the stunning new book from Ben Rothery, author of Hidden Planet and Sensational Butterflies. Life on Earth is shaped by water, and only survives here because of it, but our ocean ecosystems
Civilization: A History of the World in 1000 Objects
Discover how humans created their world from the objects they left behind – from the US Constitution to the first iPhone – in DK`s latest history book. From the beginning of human history, the one thing that has defined us is our talent for making things, from basic technology and everyday objects, such as bowls
The Beatrix Potter Colouring Book
Rediscover the charm of the World of Beatrix Potter with this enchanting colouring book filled with all your favourite characters. With beautiful pages to colour, this charming colouring book is the perfect gift for any Beatrix Potter fan.
The World of Roald Dahl
Welcome to the wondercrump world of all things Roald Dahl, filled with fantastic facts, exciting extras, quirky quizzes and much more!Join Roald Dahl`s best-loved characters for a bumper book of…*Marvellous extra material*Fantastic quizzes*Curious characters*Amazing activities*Funny factfiles*. . . and much more!The perfect companion to the iconic world of Roald Dahl`s stories, fun for young and
Battles that Changed History: Epic Conflicts Explored and Explained
From the fury of the Punic Wars to the icy waters of Dunkirk, relive more than 3,000 years of world-changing combat with this guide to the most famous battles in history, including a foreword from TV presenter and historian Sir Tony Robinson.This military history book takes you on a journey through the battlefields of history,
Fascism and Democracy
“The feeling that the very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world … this prospect frightens me much more than bombs”On the 70th anniversary of George Orwell`s death, a new collection of his brilliant essays written during the Second World War`Fascism and Democracy` collects five brilliant examples of Orwell`s writing during the
The Key to Happiness: How to Find Purpose by Unlocking the Secrets of the World`s Happiest People
Happiness is just around the corner with this practical guide from happiness researcher Meik Wiking.Meik Wiking understands happiness better than anyone. In his role as Founder and CEO of the world`s only Happiness Research Institute, he has travelled the globe interviewing the world`s happiest people to discover the key components of happiness. In `The Key
There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness
`A joy of a book – enriching, illuminating, eclectic and far from a conventional science read` Richard Webb, New Scientist`The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius for our age` Robert FoxOne of the most inspiring thinkers of our age, the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics transforms the way we think about the world with
Who Cares Wins: Reasons For Optimism in Our Changing World
“It`s a positive, useful book – how to make choices. We need to get governments on board. I wish Lily was world controller” — Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer and founder of Vivienne Westwood Ltd. Optimism demands action. Optimism is an active choice. Optimism is not naive and it is not impossible. Many people perceive this
