A BRIEIF HISTORY OF THE ATLANTICThe Atlantic has borne witness to major historic events that have drastically shaped humanity with each crossing of its path. In this broad and readable book, Jeremy Black takes the reader through its evolution to becoming one of the most important oceans in the world. Black discusses the importance of the Atlantic in relation to world history as well as addressing topics such as those bravest to attempt to cross the ocean before Columbus, the

This is the book for children who want to know about the lives of those heroes who have led the way

ranging through time from the Dutch masters to Kusama's dots

on their annual reunion trip

he thought he was embarking on a sensible and safe career - a quiet life in the country with no surprises

the land and its people

this collection of profiles is testament to the fact that 'when one loves dogs

steaming bowls of punch

High inside a cast cave in Borneo

But when Carl decides to travel the world in search of his fortune

what we don't see coming

From its earliest origins to the present day

finds life in Bucharest less straightforward than she thought