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Purports to be the journal of Zoticus de Lesseps, written on an ill-fated 1863 voyage accompanying Captain Nemo to explore the mysteries of the deep sea.

"An illustrated book of maps that explains how the land we live on shapes life as we know it, showing how the geography of different countries has driven politics, commerce, and international relations throughout history"-- Provided by publisher.

Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing with a wal...

What's behind the eerie St Elmo's Fire phenomenon? What was the mysterious explosion that tore through a Siberian forest in the early 1900s? And can fish and frogs really rain from the sky? Travel around the globe and even into space with this dazzling natural history book, disco...

What's a friendly fox to do when he finds a lonely goose egg? Deep in the snowy north, an unlikely friendship hatches and grows between a mischievous fox cub and a lovable little goose. Sparkling fun and a warm family tale await nature lovers of all ages in this adorably illustra...

Compiled by the esteemed botanist Professor Arbour, this beautiful book was left to her goddaughter to help her discover the secret life of fairies and the special role they play in the natural world. Featuring precise notes and intricate sketches, these pages reveal the differen...

"As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend. Villa Aestas in Orvieto is a high-end holiday...

These soothing stories teach kids about the projects that are rewilding the world with animals and saving our environment in the process. Children will be calmed and reassured to hear how when given the room to thrive, mother nature is wise beyond our wildest dreams, and can begi...

". . . sets out to explore and explain the many underworlds, otherworlds, heavens and hells believed in by cultures from across the world, throughout history. From paradise gardens to fiery kingdoms, from shadowy isles of the dead to ghostly galleons on an eternal voyage"--Provid...

"A delicious twist on a Gothic classic, Rachel Hawkins's The Wife Upstairs pairs Southern charm with atmospheric domestic suspense, perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and Megan Miranda. Meet Jane. Newly arrived to Birmingham, Alabama, Jane is a broke dog-walker in Thornfield Estates-...

Rachel is unemployed and devastated by a recent divorce. She fills her time with drinking, riding the commuter train, and fantasizing about a seemingly perfect couple the train passes by every day. Then one morning, Rachel sees something shocking that unravels her and entangles h...

Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures brings together some of the world's most spectacular sights and extraordinary events in a stunningly illustrated addition to the critically acclaimed Atlas of Adventures series.

Star resident Dr. Conrad Hawkins continues to make difficult calls in the best interests of his patients. But, having rekindled a romantic relationship with nurse Nicolette "Nic" Nevin, the two must face unresolved issues from their past. Conrad's father, Marshall Winthrop, has t...

"This is no ordinary atlas. This is a guide to the legendary lands once sought by explorers, from the sunken kingdom of Atlantis to the treasure-filled temples of El Dorado. Within these pages you will discover lost cities, vanished islands, and fantastical places from folklore. ...

A cast of drummers discuss the joy and exhilaration of a life dedicated to driving the beat - from banging on pots and pans as children, to playing the world's biggest stages. With interviews and narration from Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Roger Taylor (Queen), Nick Mason (Pink...

POP-UP & LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOKS. This beautiful pop-up book tells the story of Reindeers very first Christmas. Join him on a magical journey through the woods looking for his father. Ages 3+.

"Two by two, we surged aboard, with squak and howl and bark. With growl and roar, fell through the door, into the mighty ark."

Artists: Mogens Ballin, Emile Bernard, Richard Burgsthal, Emily Carr, Maurice Chabas, Marc Chagall, Henri-Edmond Cross, William Degouve de Nuncques, Maurice Denis, Arhtur Garfield Dove, Charles Marie Dulac, Gustaf Fjaestad, Paul Gauguin, Augusto Giacometti, Giovanni Giacometti, W...