” The Whale Road” is a creative non-fiction story based on a true tale told to an unborn child in which a sailor falls off a cliff, & turns into an albatross, & a pod of female sperm whales chases the setting sun. The journey begins on a research vessel, as her small crew follow the path of the Hwaelweg through the South Pacific, a hunting ground once so fertile that sailors` logs claim the whales formed a black road in the sea. The expedition sails from Tahiti to New Zeal&, making an enthralling tale about human & animal nature, nurture, love & a search for peace. ...

Whale-watching in South Africa
- one of the most exciting activities in some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. The
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” The Whales Companion” seeks to capture the idea of the whale in the human imagination through a collection of evocative writings & images from ancient times up to the present day. Ranging across the cultures of the world for its material, this superbly produced visual & literary anthology explores the complexity of humankind`s relationship with the whale: the awe-inspiring creature that fills our myths & legends, art & literature, with its mystical, sometimes fearsome, often tragic, presence. ...

Revisiting some of the locations seen by John Steinbeck, Pino Cacucci travels the length of Baja California--the world`s longest peninsula. Along the way, he hears the story of a man still suffering from injuries sustained during his past life as a pirate, tales of buried treasure chests, & of the trials of Jesuit missionaries among the Indios. But it is the whales, with their extraordinary intelligence, playfulness, sense of revenge, & touching generosity, that capture the author`s heart. Written with humility & humor, ” The Whales Know” is an insight into a land where appearances can be deceptive. ...

EXPLORE BRITISH HISTORY as you have never seen it before! A beautiful 2m-long timeline unfolds to reveal key moments including the story of kings & queens, famous battles, the heroes of science, art & culture as well as iconic national buildings & monuments, all of which have shaped the history of our islands from before humans to the present day. Also

Includes:: 16 pages of newspaper-style chronicle with crosswords, letters-to-the-editor & a multiple-choice quiz. The finishing touch of a handy pocket magnifier make this Wallbook Timeline of British History the perfect gift for curious kids & adults alike.

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WITNESS HOW people have changed the world with their hands & brains over more than 10, 000 years from the Stone Ages to the present day. This unique history of science & engineering

Includes:: a 2 metre-long fold-out timeline containing more than 1, 000 pictures & captions thattell the story of the world`s greatest scientists & inventors from ancient China to the Middle East & from enlightenment Europe to modern America. The Wallbook of Science & Engineering also

Includes:: the Wallbook Chronicle that reports on more than 30 key moments from the timeline in the style of a newspaper. Other features include a crossword, letters to the editor, 50-question quiz & pocket magnifier. Perfect for 7-14 year olds but equally fascinating for all curious adults. Developed with experts at the Science Museum in London.



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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE`S plays are presented as never before, with all 38 masterpieces performed in front to you at once on a timeline set in the iconic Globe Theatre. Spot the ghosts, hunt for the murderers, discover the poison & revel in Elizabethan romance as each play reveals its story with a plot summary, key"es & characters. The timeline features essential moments in Shakespeare`s life providing a unique, visual & narrative context to the works of the world`s favourite bard. The Wallbook of Shakespeare also

Includes:: the Wallbook Chronicle that reports on more than 30 key moments from the timeline in the style of a newspaper. Other features include a crossword, letters to the editor, 50-question quiz & pocket magnifier. Perfect for 7-14 year olds but equally fascinating for all curious adults. Developed in partnership with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

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TAKE A TRIP back in time more than 2, 500 years to the first ever Olympic Games
- then journey through hundreds of the most extraordinary
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Details a wide selection of ideas of weekend breaks, from boating in the lake district to urban weekends in London, Bath or Edinburgh. All suggestions are accompanied by information on what to see, where to stay & where to eat. Published by Which?, one of Britain's leading consumer organisations. ...

Winner of an English PEN `PEN Translates!` award. Barcelona, 1952: General Franco`s fascist government is at the height of its oppressive powers, casting a black shadow across the city. When wealthy socialite Mariona Sobrerroca is found dead in her mansion in the exclusive Tibidabo district, the police scramble to seize control of the investigation. Ana Marti Noguer, an eager young journalist, is surprised to be assigned this important story, shadowing Inspector Isidro Castro. But Ana soon realises that a bundle of strange letters unearthed at the scene point to a sequence of events dramatically different from the official version. She enlists the help of her cousin Beatriz, a scholar, & what begins as an intriguing puzzle opens up a series of revelations that implicate the regime`s most influential figures. The two women have placed themselves in mortal danger. As the conspiracy unfolds, Ana`s courage & Beatriz`s wits will be their only weapons against the city`s corrupt & murderous elite. ...