This fascinating book introduces the fundamental theories of evolution and discusses advances in our understanding since Darwin's discovery.

This is the first popular guide to these fascinating and beautiful minerals, including a comprehensive worldwide listing and stunning full colour photographs.

In this new edition of Amber, Andrew Ross provides an engaging overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. The book explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes.

This stunning book is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the mysteries of animal migration. Spectacular photographs and maps trace the extraordinary migration routes of more than 100 animals in every continent.

Marvel at the astonishing diversity and splendour of nature with this definitive guide to the most exceptional creatures on Earth.

Explore the history, geology, and biology of this magnificent frozen wilderness.

The story of the last great wilderness on earth, illustrated with maps and wonderful photography, with a foreword by Sir Edmund Hilary.

Explores in depth the harsh climate, amazing wildlife and breathtaking beauty of Antarctica, with full colour photographs, maps, charts and diagrams to illustrate. Foreword by Sir Edmund Hilary.

Arachnids dispels common myths and misconceptions to reveal the truth about these weird, wonderful and often beautiful creatures.

The complete story of the Arctic, illustrated with over 500 colour photographs, by one of the world's leading Arctic scholars and explorers: a basic resource for anyone interested in the Polar regions.