Geographical reference works

From icy polar tundra to lush tropical rainforests, readers can explore the wonders of the planet we call home in this spectacular visual guide.

A handy, quick-reference guide to thousands of difficult-to-remember or difficult-to-find facts, now in ebook format.

This is a guidebook with a difference.

The battles fought at Estaires and Givenchy, just south of Ypres, in April 1918 were critical episodes in the larger Battle of Lys which determined the outcome of the ultimate German offensive on the Western Front.

It's that time of exploration and keeping new discoveries at bay.

This popular and interesting book explains how over 2000 towns, villages and lochs in Scotland got their names, with placename origins explained.

Australia and New Zealand edition From award-winning science journalist Dr Michael Mosley: The story of COVID-19, the greatest public health threat of our time .

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First we mapped the heavens, then we started mapping the land.

Offering a concise overview of Ho Chi Minh Citys history and development, the Historical Dictionary of Ho Chi Minh City presents a comprehensive historical survey of the city by means of an alphabetical list of keywords and names, with accompanying definitions.