Scotland is a fascinating exploration of the most beautiful country of the British Isles. From the pretty Georgian streets of Edinburgh's New Town to the Victorian grandeur and Art Deco delights of Glasgow, from the remote islands in the Hebrides to the bustle of the Edinburgh Festival - the book is packed with 200 spectacular colour photographs.
The media is full of images and stories about the people of Syria and the suffering they have undergone in recent years. This book looks in detail at the history of the conflict, explains how it came about and the plight of the refugees, while emphasising the point of view of the people actually... číst celé
Rocks unlock the secrets of the past - every layer tells a new story about how the world and its inhabitants have evolved over the millennia. Fantastic photographs and entertaining facts bring geology to life in this accessible, informative book.
This book introduces readers to the fascinating and important study of minerals - taking us from fundamental facts about elements, from which everything on Earth is made.
In 150 striking images, Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance celebrates perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. From the natural beauty of lakes such as Como or Garda to the vineyards in Tuscany to the many beaches, from the pretty seaside towns of the Cinque Terre to the glory of Venice’s canals and palaces, from the magnificence of classical antiquity in Rome to the Arab-Norman architecture of Palermo to Renaissance Florence, there is just so much to feast on in Italy. But apart from the famous highlights, the book also features lesser known sides to the country, be it pretty, unexplored corners and examples of everyday life, or the abandoned cave towns of Puglia and the 16th century star-shaped town of Palmanova. Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance is a stunning collection of images.
Comprehensive explorations of major issues affecting the global community
A brilliant introduction to the importance of palaeontology, which illustrates with fun captions and photographs how fossils show us the ways in which our species - and others - have evolved over millions of years.
Comprehensive explorations of major issues affecting the global community
This book gives a detailed picture of the forces combatting ISIS and explains the history of the fight, all from the point of view of the people involved who have experienced ISIS violence first-hand.
A children's first history series that looks at some key events and personalities through history and explains why we remember them today