An introduction to history for young & old, ‘ Timeline’ travels the story of our world, through a lens that captures myths & legends, dinosaurs, the great civilisations, kings & knights, discoveries & inventions. This book shows people building settlements, exploring the oceans, living in castles, yurts, & skyscrapers. It takes our planet from the Big Bang to the threats of climate change. With beautiful illustrations accompanying the text Peter Goes draws unexpected parallels & connections within world history that will inspire debate & educate. ...

Explore an illustrated history of the world through more than 130 timelines for kids. From dinosaurs & Vikings to the history of cinema & espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines. Jam-packed with surprising facts & amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time & the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world. More than 130 timelines give you all the general knowledge you need
- & even some surprising trivia you don`t! Must-know topics & alternative history are showcased with beautiful, detailed illustrations & straightforward, easy-to-read text. Whether you want to know key breakthroughs that set the Industrial Revolution in motion or defining moments in the history of fashion, you`ll find it all here. With timelines on a diverse range of subjects, Timelines of Everything is the ultimate guide to history for kids.
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This is the first book in Alex Scarrow`s exciting Time Riders series. Liam O` Connor should have died at sea in 1912. Maddy Carter should have died on a plane in 2010. Sal Vikram should have died in a fire in 2029. Yet moments before death, someone mysteriously appeared & said, ` Take my hand.. .` But Liam, Maddy & Sal aren`t rescued. They are recruited by an agency that no one knows exists, with only one purpose
- to fix broken history. Because time travel is here, & there are those who would go back in time & change the past. That`s why the Time Riders exist: to protect us. To stop time travel from destroying the world... Alex Scarrow used to be a rock guitarist, then he became a graphic artist, then he decided to be a computer games designer. Finally, he grew up & became an author. He has written a number of successful thrillers & several screenplays, but it`s YA fiction that has allowed him to really have fun with the ideas & concepts he was playing around with when designing games. He lives in Norwich with his son, Jacob, his wife, Frances, & two very fat rats. The Time Riders series: Time Riders; Day of the Predator; The Doomsday Code; The Eternal War; Gates of Rome; City of Shadows; The Pirate Kings Alex`s thrillers for adults: A Thousand Suns; Last Light; october Skies; Afterlight; The Candle Man.
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This new edition of the Times Compact World Atlas, in a convenient, portable format, has been fully revised to bring all the maps & geographical information completely up-to-date to give an accurate picture of today's world. As with all the atlases in the Times range, it offers great authority, outstanding quality & attention to detail. Detailed reference maps in the distinctive & respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world. Each continent is introduced by a political map showing individual countries, followed by regional maps showing towns & cities, roads, railways, international boundaries & topography. Key features of the atlas include: The introductory section covers major world geographical themes
- from earthquakes & volcanoes to population growth, communications & climate change
- giving a global snapshot of our contemporary world. Authoritative updated mapping of the whole world. Geographical reference section with flags, statistics & facts for the world's states & territories. Hundreds of place names updated. Over 25, 000 index entries. This is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient & easy-to use format, retaining the authority, style & detail of the larger atlases in the range.

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The Times Complete History of the World is a comprehensive, authoritative & accessible work on world history, with a narrative scope covering the origins of mankind right through to the turmoil of the 21st century, the tome contains over 600 maps & charts & internet links throughout, which help bring its pages of history to life. The contents include chapters on Human Origins & Early Cultures, The First Civilisations, The Classical Civilisations of Eurasia, The World of Divided Religions, The World of the Emerging West, The Age of European Dominance & The Age of Global Civilisation. With fully up-to-date text for this eighth edition, including material on Iraq & Afghanistan, terrorism, the contemporary condition of the USA, Israel, the EU, the global economy, global environmental issues & short biographies of 100 key figures in world history, leading modern historian Professor Richard Overy ...

A fully revised & updated thirteenth edition of this major world atlas in the authoritative & prestigious Times Atlas range. This beautifully designed atlas has all the information you need, whether planning a trip, keeping in touch with world news, solving quizzes & crosswords or just exploring the world from your armchair. Comprehensive reference mapping provides an amazingly detailed view of the world, & the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical issues of the day, making this atlas a valuable addition to any reference collection. Updates include: * Over 4, 000 name changes throughout the world * Addition of newly named Queen Elizabeth Land in Antarctica * New administrative divisions in India, Bangladesh, Chad & Finland * Populations of major cities updated using latest UN figures * Major new railways added in China, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Algeria & Brazil * Major new roads added in France, Poland & India * Realigned International Date Line around Samoa & Tokelau Historical maps of the world show the political make-up of the world over the last 150 years & the atlas also

Includes:: plans of 41 of the world`s major cities. An expanded satellite imagery section contains an overview image of each continent, & is complemented with a detailed image. Produced in a quality finish & world atlas comes in a protective slipcase.

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The Times Desktop Atlas of the World is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient & easy to use format, retaining the authority, style & detail of the larger Times atlases. An excellent world atlas for every day use at home or work, representing broad coverage at a great price. This new edition of the Times Desktop Atlas of the World has been fully revised to bring all the maps & geographical information completely up-to-date. As with all the atlases in the Times range it offers great authority, outstanding quality & attention to detail. FULLY UPDATED Detailed up-to-date maps in the distinctive & respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world. Each continent is introduced by a political map showing individual countries, followed by regional maps showing towns & cities, roads, railways, international boundaries & topography. The introductory section covers major world geographical themes
- from earthquakes & volcanoes to population growth, communications & climate change
- giving a global snapshot of our contemporary world. The extensive index to over 25, 000 place names illustrates the scope of this world atlas which is ideal for home & business use. MAIN FEATURES Authoritative updated Times mapping of the whole world, including the newly independent country of South Sudan. Geographical reference section with flags, statistics & facts for the world's states & territories. Statistics & world maps on major geographical themes, including population, cities, climate, the environment & telecommunications. Unique 16 pages full of thousands of world facts & figures. Over 25, 000 index entries.

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Discover the truth behind the headlines with this collection of Private Eye`s popular reportage column Scene & Heard, including previously unseen sketches & reports. David Ziggy Greene travels the country asking questions & sketching scenes of modern life. His detailed, funny, astute works of graphic reportage
- at protests & festivals, cycle rides, farms & prisons
- reveal the human cost of policy & the profound local impact of legislation. This new collection of columns also contains much brand new material
- including a series of insightful sketches of human hubs such as A&E, the tube & the courts. With a foreword by Mark Thomas.


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Accompanying its larger cartographical parent, The Times Mini Atlas of the World is an ideal gift & handy pocket sized reference guide providing clear & detailed maps of every part of the world. Since its first inception in 1967, The Times’ atlases have always excelled in detailed & beautifully crafted mapping that represents the perfect blend of tradition, authority & style. In this mini-edition, published in 2015, there are full updates to the world’s states & territories as well as geographical information on the world’s physical features. A clear & detailed overview of the world today is provided in a series of maps, graphics, & statistics. The states & territories section also

Includes:: up to date information on country area, flags, languages, currency & population. Main features include 117 pages of authoritative up-to-date mapping of the whole world, geographical reference section with flags, statistics & facts for the world`s states & territories, statistics & thematic world maps on major geographical themes, including population, cities, climate & the environment. There is an extensive index which covers over 20, 000 locations.

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Times New Romanian provides a picture of Romania today through the individual first-person narratives of people who chose to go & make a life in this country. Each chapter a voice, each story in Times New Romanian provides readers with a look into the Romanian world
- the way things work, the vitality of the people, the living heritage of rural traditions, ordinary life
- sometimes dark, sometimes sublime, always interesting. In a land full of character & contradiction, there is a strong attraction for those with the spirit to meet the challenges, where the one thing you can be sure of is the unpredictable. Life is not always easy. These stories will tell you why... If you want to know more about Romanians & their country, the voices in Times New Romanian make for an enjoyable & lively read. Inspired by Studs Terkel & Tony Parker, Nigel used their oral history style & his own experience in Romania to guide him in recording these interviews.

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