Nicola Barber Books

An illustrated history of the age old search for treasure troves beneath the sea.

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. All around the world - in both wealthy and less economically developed countries - there are charities trying to improve the lives those in poverty. This book looks at the efforts of charity workers and volunteers, with exciting stories and case studies, and gives advice on how readers can get involved.

'Lost Cities' examines the search for lost cities and the important artefacts within them that can offer us an extraordinary window on to the past. Cities covered in the book include Pompeii, Troy, the desert city of Ubar, and the Inca city of Machu Picchu.

How did Winston Churchill inspire Britain and its Empire in the dark days of 1940, when defeat in World War II seemed imminent, and how did that lead to victory in the Battle of Britain? This book looks at a momentous event from World War II, showing how one of the world's most famous leaders chose to follow a particular course of action.

How do we know about the people who journeyed on the Mayflower? It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and archaeological evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together the fascinating story of the Mayflower.

It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary, archaeological, and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together the fascinating story of those who provided top secret information known as Ultra and Magic.

Young readers will find a vast amount of information in this book, made engrossing and accessible by the question and answer format and the lavish use of realistic illustration. The encyclopedia explores the many facets of the United States—the land, its people, their history, and their achievements. A wealth of fascinating facts, figures, stories and legends is contained in answers to questions such - Where do two million people see four presidents every year?- Who made a fortune from software?- What happened at the Little Bighorn?- Who was Sacajawea?- Why was Cy Young perfect in 1904?- Who lived in Uncle Tom's Cabin?- When did the Pilgrim Fathers found New Plymouth?- What was Watergate?

This series takes an in-depth look at both the decorative and functional art and design of a given culture. The engaging text explains how the art ties in to the culture, what it means, why it was created, and what it's used for or represents. Fine art, architecture, music and theater, cookware, clothing and textiles and other topics are all discussed. Feature boxes highlight fascinating bits of information on a specific topic, such as African embroidery.

Provides a fascinating insight into how people lived, worked and played, the structures they built and the battles they fought, and and the ideas and beliefs that formed the basis of their culture. Ages 12+.