Now available as a mini paperback, Heaven & Earth charts an awe-inspiring voyage of discovery through the infinite world of science
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Through the lens of a microscope or the shaft of a telescope exists a universe of boundless life & beauty, that is entirely invisible to the naked eye. Atoms, ice crystals, grains of pollen, snowflakes, butterfly wings, cloud formations, searing comets, & showers of stars are born, live & die. The unprecedented scope of ” Heaven & Earth” offers an awe-inspiring voyage of discovery through this infinite world that is science
- from the smallest particles on the earth`s surface to tiny dots in galaxies that are billions of light years away. Revealing the extensive range of matter contained in the cosmos, this book navigates a fascinating trajectory through an unexplored world, to celebrate the immeasurable beauty & countless mysteries of planet earth & the universe. It charts
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- intricate landscapes of increasing scale & distance, captured by microscope, x-ray, satellite & telescope. Each magnificent photograph is accompanied by an extended caption that explains it in detail, offering a dose of scientific information that enables us to associate with it on a human scale. This volume presents a unique & richly illustrated insight into the momentous relation between aesthetics & nature, in the light of nature`s magnitude & its complexity of life. The result is the ultimate fusion of art & science, through a sequence of images that are as subtle as they are stupendous.


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In a remote part of Icel&, a boy & his friend Barethur join a boat to fish for cod. A winter storm surprises them out at sea & Barethur who has forgotten his waterproof as he was too absorbed in ” Paradise Lost”, succumbs to the ferocious cold & dies. Appalled by the death & by the fishermen`s callous ability to set about gutting the fatal catch, the boy leaves the village, intending to return the book to its owner. The extreme hardship & danger of the journey is of little consequence to him
- he has already resolved to join his friend in death. But once in the town he immerses himself in the stories & lives of its inhabitants, & decides that he cannot be with his friend just yet. Set at the turn of the twentieth century, Heaven & Hell is a perfectly formed, vivid & timeless story, lyrical in style, & as intense a reading experience as the forces of the Icelandic landscape themselves. An outstandingly moving novel.
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In a remote part of Icel&, a boy & his friend Bardur join a boat to fish for cod. A winter storm surprises them out at sea & Bardur, who has forgotten his waterproof as he was too absorbed in ` Paradise Lost`, succumbs to the ferocious cold & dies. Appalled by the death & by the fishermen`s callous ability to set about gutting the fatal catch, the boy leaves the village, intending to return the book to its owner. The extreme hardship & danger of the journey is of little consequence to him
- he has already resolved to join his friend in death. But once in the town he immerses himself in the stories & lives of its inhabitants, & decides that he cannot be with his friend just yet. Set at the turn of the twentieth century, Heaven & Hell is a perfectly formed, vivid & timeless story, lyrical in style, & as intense a reading experience as the forces of the Icelandic landscape themselves. An outstandingly moving novel.
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In the sunny jacaranda-leafed garden of his Johannesburg home, six year old Martin Donally is king of a small & perfect world. It is 1948 & life is full of childish rhymes & his colourful extended family. There`s exuberant Grandpa, who sings & races horses; chain-smoking Auntie Fee, who always sides with the ogres in fairy tales & who makes up her own stories about Martin`s dead father; & above all, Georgie, the family`s Zulu servant & Martin`s confidant. But this cosy world of certainty ends as Martin`s tale turns to political & personal tragedy. He can`t possibly foresee the defeat of the liberal government that will usher in a new era of bigotry & intolerance, not appreciate the significance of the fact that Dr Voerwoerd, architect of apartheid, is a neighbour. & what is he to make of dour, racist Gordon, his mother`s husb&-to-be, a man who seems determined to shatter the carefree world of the Donallys for good. ...

The editors of ” Life” have called upon their considerable experience to honour 100 of the most fascinating, the most splendid, the most unforgettable of all destinations. From the Great Pyramid & the Sphinx to the mysteries of Easter Island & Stonehenge, the editors of ” Life” draw on the world`s finest photography to reveal why readers must include these truly special places in their lives` itineraries. Drink in the kaleidoscope that is Australia`s Great Barrier Reef & gaze at the majesty of Africa`s Mount Kilimanjaro. Sample the sophisticated splendor of the Tuileries Gardens in Paris, as well as the sun baked wonders of the fortress city of the Andes: Machu Picchu. &, of course, the treasures of America are not forgotten, such as the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon & the serene Atlantic beauty of Nantucket Isl&. This is a volume designed to stimulate & provoke, to suggest & gently lead. It will prove to be a treasured collector`s edition. ...

” Heaven on Earth Kids” reviews the world’s most perfect hotels for children from around the world & arranges them according to activities like snow, safari, magical mystery, chill & thrill, & beach. It is the ultimate travelling accessory for anyone in search of the perfect escape with the kids. In all it’s a collection of 46 first hand accounts of the world’s charming family friendly hotels & holidays. Along with interesting facts about each hotel & amazing photos this book will be the centre of everyone’s attention, especially the kids. With fantastic reviews from Guardian Unlimited & Sir Richard Branson, this book is widely known for its inspiring collections of breathtaking hotels. ...

Following on the success of his book The Empire of Death, which has attracted a global cult following, Paul Koudounaris brings the catacomb saints out of the darkness with this astonishing volume, which

Includes:: arresting images of more than seventy spectacular jeweled skeletons & the fascinating stories of dozens more, accompanied by rare archive material. This is the first time that some of these incredible relics both intriguing historical artifacts & masterpieces of artistic craftsmanship in their own right have appeared in a publication, with Koudounaris gaining unprecedented access to photograph in some of the most secretive religious establishments in Europe. This will be essential reading for goths, art historians & everyone in between.

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Jan Morris tells the epic story of the rise of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria`s accession in 1837 to her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. In this celebrated masterwork she vividly evokes every aspect of the `great adventure`, ranging from ships & botanical gardens to hill stations & sugar plantations, as she subtly traces the impact of empire on places as diverse as Sierra Leone & Fiji, Zululand & the Canadian prairies. ...

One morning in the late summer of 1930 the proprietor & several guests at the Union Hotel at Crestcrego, Texas, were annoyed to discover Biblical texts freshly written across the blotter on the public writing-desk. George Marvin Brush is a travelling textbook salesman & fervent religious convert, determined to lead the godless to a better life. With sad & sometimes hilarious consequences, his travels take him through smoking cars, bawdy houses, banks & campgrounds from Texas to Illinois & into the soul of 1930s America. ...