` Breathtaking.. . The stories are special. They stand in their own right as lovely vignettes of the lives of the lonely, broken & troubled` Andrew Johnson, Independent Written when Truman Capote was in his teens & twenties, these recently-discovered short stories give a rare insight into an American icon. Tales of disappointed lovers, ageing spinsters, hoboes & murderous housewives, of yearning, poverty, despair, compassion, wit & wonder, they show us the boy from Alabama who became one of the twentieth century`s most celebrated literary voices.` An intriguing glimpse of Capote as a boy: precocious, provocative, spirited & strange, a ”pocket Merlin” spinning tall tales` Olivia Laing, New Statesman ...

The new bumper volume of classic children`s stories from the world`s best-loved children`s author, Enid Blyton. Malory Towers is about everything school should stand for
- friendships, lessons, sports, plays & especially mischief. Early Years at Malory Towers Darrell Rivers is off to a new boarding school, Malory Towers in Cornwall. But will she fit in there? & what adventures will she have? These first three books chronicle Darrell & her friends` first years at the school- three years of mischief, mayhem & midnight feasts! Enid Blyton is arguably the most famous children`s author of all time, thanks to series such as The Wishing-Chair, The Faraway Tree-, The Mysteries, The Famous Five & The Secret Seven. Her school series
- including St Clare`s & Malory Towers are the perfect books for girls who are experiencing their own adventures at school.

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Fortey, a paleontologist by profession, has created an exceptional ` Intimate History` of the Earth. Adopting the role of enthusiastic guide, he leads the reader around & even into some of the world`s most exhilarating geological sights. The global tour encompasses the Alps, hot springs in Iceland & the depths of the ocean floor. Fortey also explores the cliffs of Newfoundl&, the silver mines of Bohemia & the forests of Hawaii, describing the natural beauty of these places effortlessly & memorably. The scope of the book is vast, yet it is coherent & eminently readable. Mind-numbingly distant geological episodes are turned into historical events. Many of these are still occurring today & are responsible for the evolution of cities, the development of human cultures & the shaping of natural history. Full of awesome facts & details, this is an unusual blend of travel, history, reportage & science that will cause you to think hard about the ancient planet beneath your feet. ...

For generations, the ground beneath the feet of our ancestors seemed solid & unchanging. Around 30 years ago, two things happened that were to revolutionize the understanding of our home planet. First, geologists realized that the continents themselves were drifting across the surface of the globe & that oceans were being created & destroyed. Secondly, pictures of the entire planet were returned from space. As the astronomer Fred Hoyle had predicted, this `let loose an idea as powerful as any in history`. Suddenly, the Earth began to be viewed as a single entity; a dynamic, interacting whole, controlled by complex processes we scarcely understood. It began to seem less solid. As one astronaut put it, `a blue jewel on black velvet; small, fragile & touchingly alone`. Geologists at last were able to see the whole as well as the detail; the wood as well as the trees. This book brings their account up to date with the latest understanding of the processes that govern our planet. ...

This Cubebook is dedicated to the beautiful forms & patterns the earth presents to the eye from above: here are views of landforms on every continent in photographs that arouse awe for our planet. The original artist is actually the large-scale forces of nature that have created our most spectacular landscapes, but many images include human patterns sometimes interwoven into the land as farms & towns. Photographs have been selected for their visual impact, & enhanced by a design that immerses readers in the natural beauty of our planet from a new perspective, in views that make them even more wondrous & spectacular. This around-the-world view

Includes:: commentary from Alberto Bertolazzi that shines with passion & humor.

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2 small exquisite globes showing Earth & Heaven as it was mapped in 1551. Hand applied charts perfectly reproduced from the famous Dutch cartographer, Gerardus Mercator’s engraved charts from 1541. Reprints of the original copperplate gores made in cooperation with the Royal Library in Bruxelles. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

This is the second volume in an innovative series of great visual impact. It is dedicated to the Earth with a particular regard for its most spectacular & beautiful landscapes, & for the relationship that man has created with it. The preface of the book discusses the topics of the book & orders them in an original though logical sequence. The fifteen chapters illustrate the most spectacular aspects of the Earth's various environments
- such as mountains, seas, deserts & forests, with special sections dedicated to places of extreme nature (glaciers, volcanoes, canyons, waterfalls, etc.)
- capable of arousing admiration, lyricism, wonder & emotion. The landscapes & colours of the Planet of Marvels are illustrated by the world's greatest photographers with high impact pictures commented upon with passion & humour. The photographs have been selected for their visual impact, then emphasized by modern graphics, to take the reader on a fabulous journey around the natural beauty of our planet.

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Has anybody seen the Earth depicted so harmoniously, so poetically? At first glance, Klaus D Francke’s aerial photographs are so perfect as to appear painted, regardless of whether they depict the unique beauty of planet Earth or the traces left on it by man, which can range from carefully delicate markings to signs of downright brutality. Many a spectator is overwhelmed by the sight of these images. The photographer shows us a primeval, almost uninhabited planet. In addition to the chapters on “ The Earth” & “ The Man”, he has added a section on “ The Dream”. These photographs belong to Francke’s most beautiful pictures, capturing the rush of flight & the marvels of creation
- & how best to treat it. Francke’s images ‘from heaven’ are characterised by a very individual, clearly recognisable style. The photographs are full of atmosphere; they are unusually dense & formally consistent. Spiegel correspondent Alexander Smoltczyk takes us into Francke’s world & accompanies our journey with a selection of literary"ations.
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Shortlisted for a 2018 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award. Welcome to a world of wonders! In this enormous book about the Earth there is so much to explore! Readers can marvel at the physical planet, travel back in time to primordial Earth, explore all branches of the tree of life, discover habitats from oceans to deserts, learn how the weather works & take a tour of the human planet from the Maasai steppe to Manhattan. ...

From space, Earth is a magnificent sight, splashed with vivid colours, patterns, textures & abstract forms. Views from above can also provide telling information about the health of our planet. To help us understand the more than 150 breathtaking satellite photographs in The Earth from Space, Yann Arthus-Bertr&, the aerial photographer & devoted environmental activist, discusses the impact of deforestation, urban sprawl, intensive farming, ocean pollution & more. Using high-resolution imagery, we can monitor the evolution of vegetation around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site, snow loss on Mount Kilimanjaro & the health of migratory bird populations. The Earth from Space`s compelling selection of satellite images raises important questions about our future, while also showcasing the planet`s beauty leaving no doubt of the urgent need to protect it. ...