Christopher Lloyd

A unique fold-out timeline charting the history of the world from the beginning of time to the present day. Also includes a pocket magnifier and The Wallbook Chronicle that reports on more than 30 key moments from the timeline in the style of a newspaper. Ideal for children aged 7-14 but equally fascinating for all curious adults.

A unique fold-out timeline charting the history of inventions from the Stone Ages to the present day. Also includes a pocket magnifier and The Wallbook Chronicle that reports on more than 30 key moments from the timeline in the style of a newspaper. Ideal for children aged 7-14 but equally fascinating for all curious adults.

A glorious 2m-long fold-out timeline illustrating the complete plays of William Shakespeare. Also includes a pocket magnifier and The Wallbook Chronicle that reports on more than 30 key moments from the timeline in the style of a newspaper. Ideal for children aged 7-14 but equally fascinating for all curious adults.

Naval histories often stop short at the death of Nelson. This book succinctly fills the gap by covering the golden age of British sea power – the period which saw the defeat of Napoleon, the American War, the expansion of the empire, the introduction of the steamship and the defeat of the first German menace. Not only a galaxy of heroic episodes, this book also highlights the relationship between the Navy in war and peace to the nation as a whole.

A beguiling tour through the great artist\'s stunning drawings and watercolors Paul C zanne (1839-1906) was one of the most influential artists of his day, producing work derived from "the most acute sensibility at grips with the most searching rationality" according to his friend, the writer Joachim Gasquet. Honoring tradition while also challenging it, his example made possible the advances of numerous younger artists such as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Georges Braque, thereby paving the way for the emergence of modern art. C zanne's novel approach was evident as much in his drawings and watercolors as in his oil paintings. While the hundreds of drawings that the artist left behind in his sketchbooks confirm the centrality of this medium to his artistic practice, his watercolors from the 1890s were undertaken as works of art in their own right. These latter efforts -- most of them landscapes and still lifes executed in Provence in the South of France -- rank among the finest achievements in this difficult medium from any period. This beautifully illustrated volume traces the development of C zanne's style through his works on paper. Diverse in subject matter and execution, his drawings and watercolors include copies of other masters' works, studies of his immediate family and their domestic surroundings, and preliminary ideas for finished compositions. They reveal C zanne as someone deeply committed to devising a process for comprehending and recording the world as he saw it. The result is some of the most absorbing art ever created.

Explore the fight for freedom, from the Magna Carta to today, with this visually stunning timeline of key moments in civil rights! The 2-metre-long, fold-out timeline is uniquely broken out by date and world locations, with over 150 pictures and captions. From the original sealing of the Magna Carta by King John in 1215, to Malala Yousafzai’s Nobel Peace Prize, the most important moments in the fight for citizens’ rights under their governments are highlighted. An easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of nearly 40 newspaper articles, highlights historical actions such as the banning of slavery in Britain, women’s voting rights, and the end of Apartheid in South Africa. Other features include a fifty-question quiz and a copy of the Salisbury Cathedral Magna Carta document, emphasizing clauses around justice, freedom of cities, and no taxation without representation. Perfect for history buffs of any age!

Unfold the story of nature - from the dawn of life to the present day - with this beautifully illustrated, 3.3-metre-long timeline! Created in association with the Natural History Museum, this amazing timeline includes hundreds and hundreds of illustrations and captions. Witness the emergence of multi-cellular life, the colonisation of the land, the reign of dinosaurs, mass extinctions, and the migration of mammals - all leading to a world populated by more than 7 billion people today. This giant wallchart is specially designed to be unfolded and makes a spectacular display for any library, bedroom, classroom, or anywhere curious people dwell. What on Earth posterbooks are fully laminated for extra durability and are easy to mount on a wall.

Explore the incredible 13.7 billion-year history of the world with this beautifully illustrated, laminated timeline that's an incredible 3.3 metres long! This amazing reference includes hundreds and hundreds of illustrations and captions, and is broken out into subject areas, continents and dates, so you can compare events across the world at any given time. Did you ever wonder what on earth was going on at the time of Henry VIII? Discover what else was happening at the time: Martin Luther is protesting against the Pope, Columbus has navigated his way to the Americas, Copernicus is expounding his radical theory about the universe, and the Incas are inhabiting their summer palace Machu Picchu. This giant wallchart is specially designed to be unfolded and makes a spectacular display for any library, bedroom, classroom, or anywhere curious people dwell. What on Earth posterbooks are fully laminated for extra durability and are easy to mount on a wall.

Follow the action -- from the Ancient Olympics to the present day -- with this beautifully illustrated timeline of the history of sports! More than 100 different sporting moments are featured in over 1,000 pictures and captions to tell the unique history of sport, including gymnastics, skiing, swimming, racing, and ball games. This giant timeline is specially designed to be unfolded and stuck up on a wall and makes a spectacular display for any library, bedroom, classroom, or anywhere curious people dwell. What on Earth Posterbooks are fully laminated to give them extra durability and are easy to mount on a wall.

Experience the amazing plays of William Shakespeare with this beautifully illustrated, 3-metre-long timeline! Created in association with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and set in London's iconic Globe Theatre, each one of Shakespeare's thirty-eight plays includes a succinct plot summary, three key dramatic moments, cast members and famous quotes. The dates across the bottom describe key events during the life of Shakespeare and around the world. This giant timeline is specially designed to be unfolded and placed on a wall and makes a spectacular display for any library, bedroom, classroom, or anywhere curious people dwell. What on Earth Posterbooks are fully laminated to give them extra durability and are easy to mount on a wall.

Unfold the most amazing moments in scientific and technological discovery with this beautifully illustrated, 3-metre-long timeline! Created in association with the Science Museum, this amazing timeline is uniquely broken out into seven subject areas (such as maths & measurement and building & inventions) as well as by date, with more than 1,000 pictures and captions, allowing you to compare events across the world at any given moment in time. This unique history of science and engineering tells the story of the world's greatest scientists and inventors, from ancient China to the Middle East, and from Enlightenment Europe to modern-day America. This giant timeline is specially designed to be unfolded and stuck up on a wall and makes a spectacular display for any library, bedroom, classroom, or anywhere curious people dwell. What on Earth posterbooks are fully laminated to give them extra durability and are easy to mount on a wall.

A timeless gardening classic by Christopher Lloyd, one of Britain's most highly respected plantsmen, updated for the 21st century. With a new foreword by Anna Pavord.

Build your own timeline, and unfold the story of the universe, with this amazing stickerbook that brings history to life! This totally unique timeline stickerbook has 113 stickers of the people, places and events that help bring the giant history of the world to life. Beautifully illustrated and hugely engaging, the 1.7-metre-long timeline has captioned, white silhouettes showing where to place your stickers to help you build the moments, people and happenings that have shaped the story of humankind. Perfect for children 3–7 years old.

Build your own timeline, and unfold the giant story of sport, with this amazing stickerbook! This totally unique timeline stickerbook has 94 peel-off stickers of sporting personalities and events. Together, they tell the unique story of sport, from the first Olympics in 776 BC to London 2012. Beautifully illustrated and hugely engaging, the 1.7-metre-long timeline has captioned, white silhouettes showing where to place your stickers. Perfect for children 3–7 years old.

Build your own timeline, and unfold the giant story of humankind’s creativity and ingenuity, with this amazing stickerbook! Created in association with the Science Museum, this totally unique, amazing timeline stickerbook has 94 peel-off stickers of the scientists, engineers and machines. Together, they tell the unique story of scientific history, from the Stone Age to today. Beautifully illustrated and hugely engaging, the 1.7-metre-long timeline is broken out into seven subject areas (such as Medicine & Biology and Sky & Space) and has captioned, white silhouettes showing where to place your stickers. Perfect for children 3–7 years old.

Build your own timeline of all of Shakespeare’s plays with this amazing stickerbook that brings his thirty-eight dramas to life! Created in association with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and set in London's iconic Globe Theatre, this totally unique, amazing timeline stickerbook has 100 peel-off stickers of the colourful characters from Shakespeare’s life and times. Beautifully illustrated and hugely engaging, the 1.7-metre-long timeline has captioned, white silhouettes showing where to place your stickers to help you build your own Shakespearean drama. Perfect for children 3–7 years old.

What on Earth Stickerbooks tell giant stories using stickers on a timeline. This one is all about the amazing story of life on Earth from the tiniest living thing, a bacteria, 4 billion years ago, all the way to human beings today. It can be unfolded and spread out on a table, stretched across the floor or even stuck up on a wall. To make your own stickerbook version of the story of life on Earth just unfold the timeline attached to inside back cover and stick more than 100 stickers in the right places. When you are finished, put your name on the nameplate, carefully tear off the timeline along the perforated edge and stick it on a wall using blue-tac, tape or pins. You can also enjoy colouring in Dippy, the giant Diplodocus - why not ask someone else in your family to help and together you can spot how many different animals and plants are inside! Developed in conjunction with experts at the Natural History Museum.

In What on Earth Happened?, Christopher Lloyd tells our story from the very beginning of time to the present day, taking giant narrative leaps across millennia and continents. Along the way, he explains exactly how Muslim conquest gave Spain its paella, how the Earth's collision with another young planet created the moon, how dragonflies the size of seagulls emerged out of the prehistoric waters, and how the Big Bang can be detected in your television. Accessible and endlessly entertaining, this massive book draws on disciplines as wide-ranging as astrophysics and anthropology and will appeal to experts, amateur enthusiasts and the simply curious alike. Completed by 250 colourful photographs, maps, historic paintings, engravings and specially commissioned illustrations, What on Earth Happened? takes an entertaining and informed sideways look at the last 13.7 billion years in the life of our universe. Do you know What on Earth Happened? Test your knowledge of the earth in a five minute quiz at www.whatonearthhappened.com

With the aim of encouraging a critical rereading of Mirbeau’s most durable works, this study examines his problematic status as a producer of fictions, his use of humour and cruelty, and his treatment of social class and biological diversity, making detailed reference to four books written in the second half of his career: Le Jardin des supplices, Le Journal d’une femme de chambre, Les 21 Jours d’un neurasthénique and La 628-E8