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This new edition of Chambers Book of Facts is the most reliable source of up-todate information available. This full-featured reference boasts over 200,000 facts and figures covering 280 fields of interest, all arranged into 14 different subject areas, such as space, nations of the world, history, arts and culture, sports and games, and more. Information is presented in an appealing two-color layout using diagrams, tables, lists, and maps. Facts and figures are complemented by other valuable information, such as brief biographies ... read more

A visual encyclopedia with 1000 facts thematically organised into nine sections: space, the Earth, the living world, human body, science and technology, transport, the world, people, society and history. There are time-lines and cross-referenced connected topics to support school study.

Lively, accessible, and up-to-date, this encyclopedia is an invaluable quick-reference work. Its compact size and clear concise style make it easy to find information on a vast range of subjects quickly and easily. Over 12,000 entries include coverage of science, technology, the arts, politics, sports, geography, folklore and mythology, inventions, architecture, literature, design, and philosophy, as well as numerous concise biographies of internationally famous world figures. The Encyclopedia also features maps of the world, and i... read more

"Is it hardy?" is often the first question gardeners in temperate climates ask about a plant. And generally they mean, "Will it survive severe frosts?" Often plants are described as hardy (able to survive hard frosts), half-hardy (able to survive mild frosts) and tender (will be killed by any frost) and many plants are borderline hardy or half-hardy. In this book Fell concentrates on what he terms 'iron-clad' hardy plants: annuals and perennials, woody plants, herbs, fruit and vegetables that can survive severe winters, especially ... read more