Atlas of World History : Concise Edition

Binding: Hardback

Pages: 312

Size: 290 x 222mm

ISBN:0540082597

It features 135 double-page spreads, each of which portrays key developments in a world region over a specific period of time. Each spread features specially drawn colour maps depicting the scope of the event, together with complementary text discussing the historical, political, geographical, social, cultural and religious themes behind each topic. Additional information includes a detailed time chart, a gazetteer of historical places, and concise biographies of significant figures.

Philip's Atlas of World History

Binding: Hardback

Pages: 368

Size: 344 x 262mm

ISBN:0540075833

The 6500 A-Z entries cover all aspects of natural history, from the diversity of the Earth's flora and fauna, through the major biological processes to more topical issues such as conservation, pollution and resource sustainability. Some 30 special interest topics, including evolution, genetics and classification,are covered in individually designed special features. There is also a 20-page Ready Reference section which provides a wealth of at-a-glance information, including endangered species, ecosystems, major botanical gardens and natural history museums.(143)

Philip's Nature Encyclopedia

Binding: Hardback

Pages: 480

Size: 292 x 218mm

ISBN:0540080039

The introduction describes how fossils form and the history of ancient life, and the classification and distribution of fossils are described, giving essential background information for collectors.

Philip's Guide to Fossils

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 192

Size: 198 x 126mm

ISBN:0540083747

A fascinating and beautifully illustrated guide to the seashells found in all the oceans of the world.

The book is an easy-to-use identification guide that covers a wide range of shells, from the commonest to the most beautiful and coveted. The introductory section covers all aspects of shell collecting in clear and accessible terms. In the identification section, some 1,200 species are described in great detail. More than 1,000 of these species are illustrated.

' Spring/Summer 2004 ,

Written by Ross Reynolds, a lecturer in meteorology at the University of Reading, and illustrated throughout with colour photographs, maps, charts and satellite images, it clearly explains every aspect of the subject.

Ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors, such as sailors, walkers and bird-watchers, it is also useful as an aid to planning holidays at home or abroad - with handy country-by-country climate guides and statistics, along with in-depth explanations of global weather patterns. It also takes a detailed and balanced look at environmental issues currently in the headlines.

Philip's Guide to the Weather

Author: Reynolds Ross

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 192

Size: 197 x 127mm

ISBN:054007456X

The book discusses the many hazards that face us, taking each in turn: earthquakes, volcanoes, weather, disease and more.

The reference should be of value to all those with an interest in the "blue planet", from the marine biology student to yachting and diving enthusiasts.

Philip's Guide to the Oceans

Author: John Pernetta ,

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 256

Size: 198 x 126mm

ISBN:0540085596

Philip's Geography Dictionary

An informative and up-to-date source book for 14-year-olds and upwards, this handy volume features an A-Z reference of the world's countries, with politically coloured maps, together with detailed descriptions of the landscape, climate, history, politics and economy of each country.

The flag of each country is illustrated, and postage stamps are used to depict key examples of a country's geography, history or resources.

3rd edition

•£9.99 PB

•ISBN:0540078239

•198 x 126mm

A richly illustrated and accessible guide to the key facts behind the challenges that face the modern world.

The book examines the principal economic, political, social, and environmental issues that affect the world today. The wide range of topics covered includes wars, terrorism, refugees and migration, education and literacy, communications, urbanization, and religion. The book includes large numbers of specially drawn colour maps, diagrams and charts.

Spring/Summer 2004

• £9.99 PB

• ISBN:0540085782

• 198 x 126mm

More than 10,000 events, from the earliest human origins to the present day, to form a time line of history.

Each spread is divided into four major geographical and two thematic categories - Asia and Australasia, Africa, Europe, The Americas, Science and Technology, and Arts and Humanities. The book features more than 300 colour illustrations and an extensive biographical section. Irresistible for browsing.

• £9.99 PB

• ISBN:0540085510

• 198 x 126mm

• 240 pages

More than 10,000 major events in science, from 10,000 BC to the present day, organised on each spread into major topics - Astronomy and Space, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Farming and Food, Transport, Engineering and Technology, and Communications.

The book has more than 300 colour illustrations and an extensive biographical section. Irresistible for browsing.

2nd edition £9.99

PB

ISBN:054007716X

Richard Walker

A fully illustrated guide to the human body.

The book is organized in two sections. Part one is an illustrated handbook of the anatomy and physiology of the human body.

Part two is a concise A-Z medical encyclopedia, with more than 600 entries describing and defining medical conditions and the elements of human biology. Illustrated in full colour with more than 250 artworks and diagrams.

ISBN:0540085014