Collection: Nonfiction

A fascinating celebration of the some of the oldest living organisms on the planet, from the grand Oaks of Europe and mighty Redwoods of California to Africa's 'upside-down' Baobab tree, and from the Ginkgos of China and Korea to the Olive tree...

Using facts such as temperature and greenhouse gas records and carbon levels, this book provides key issues surrounding climate change. Looks at environment, cultural and technological changes likely to occur in the 21st century and beyond.

This book is designed to cover the basic positions, techniques and combinations required. Through step-by-step photographs the techniques are fully explained so that Jiu-Jitsuka of any standard will be able to follow and use them.

With a great understanding of what makes a home work well, and a keen eye for colour detail, Blaze shares her many years of experience as an interior designer to help you find the perfect solutions for getting the most out of the place you live in.

An overview of the communications revolution of the 15th century. Looks at the initial changes, establishment of printing shops, considers how printing effected three major cultural movements: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the rise of modern science.

All these women married or partnered someone who was famous but they steped out and took some fame for themselves with many becoming more successful than their partners and live on in our memorieslong after their partners have faded [Jacket]

Discusses the history of each country, including ancient monuments, its government, the land, sports, festivals, food, crafts, and everyday life

This book shows students how to find, evaluate, organize, and use evidence on key topics, such as the causes of the war, Blitzkrieg, the persecution of the Jews, the home front, types of propaganda, and the bombing of Hiroshima.

Alexandra Bonfante-Warren has chosen representative masterpieces from each of the Louvre's seven departments- Egyptian Antiquities, Oriental Antiquities, Greek and Roman Antiquities, Decorative Arts, Sculpture, Paintings, and Drawings