From the early beginnings of human civilization in prehistoric times, to the first manned space flight and beyond, this title helps you discover all about the things that have influenced our past and shaped our world.  Meer

The Northmen’s Fury describes how and why a region at the edge of Europe came to dominate and to terrorise much of the rest of the continent for nearly three centuries and how, in the end, the coming of Christianity and the growing power of kings tempered the Viking ferocity and stemmed the tide of raids.  Meer

A lavishly illustrated look at the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them.  Meer

This first interdisciplinary review on how climate affects human behavior provides an introductory framework for research in the field, surveys climatic data around the world, and covers over 3,000 sources.  Meer

Offers a unique insight into the evolution of map-making and the science behind it, from the stone age to the digital age.  Meer

A spectacular, puzzle-fuelled, myth-busting journey through the hidden history of Britain in 500 questions.  Meer

The Library has one of the largest and most impressivecartographic collections in the world, including manuscriptmaps and atlases, administrative records and plans, largescalesurveys and digital maps.  Meer

Britain is a land steeped in legend. From the Scottish Islands to the valleys of Wales, or the coves and inlets of Cornwall, scarcely a hillock, spring or churchyard is without its own story.  Meer

In an age where many see screenwriters as the storytellers of the new century, this book provides the framework for you to write a great screenplay. It goes beyond the concerns of act structure and the merits of story-driven – as opposed to character-driven – screenplays to tackle the real complexities of writing a compelling screenplay.  Meer

In this examination of the places that the mighty Roman Empire stopped expanding, Philip Parker reveals how and why the Empire endured for so long, as well as describing the rich and complex architectural and cultural legacy which it has bequeathed to us.  Meer