Books in Eyewitness Travel Guide series

This guide to the story of light in which photography of original equipment, intricate scientific instruments, revealing experiments and 3-D models offer a unique view to the incredible discoveries that have transformed our world. See why ancient peoples worshipped the Sun as a God; how light rays bend; why things glow when they are very hot; what creates a colour television picture; how microscopes and telescopes were invented ; why a leaf looks green; how fibre optics can transmit light; what happens during an eclipse; why images are reversed in mirrors; how a liquid crystal display works; what makes a hologram; what causes the eerie "will o" the wisp"; how do some animals make their own light; what creates a mirage; why we burn in strong sunlight; what a polarising filter does; why we see rainbows; what a quantum is and how X-rays penetrate our bodies.

Each book in the "Eyewitness" series is an informative, visual guide to the wonders of the world around us. Illustrated with colour photographs of objects from the natural world, from specialist museums and from rare private collections, the books offer a fresh approach to the mysteries of nature, history, science, art, crafts and pastimes. This collection of specially commissioned photographs explores the fascinating world of flowering plants. The book examines plant anatomy, reproduction and growth, studies the importance of plants in human life, and reveals the secrets of flowers, leaves, seeds and fruits.

Part of a series, this visual guide to Ancient Rome gives an insight into the lives of the people that lived in ancient Rome. Every aspect of Roman life is covered, from the cooking utensils they used and the food that they ate, to the instruments they used to cleanse and beautify themselves. A model of the Colosseum shows where the Romans watched atrocities being committed for sheer entertainment.

Follow the Vikings as they set out in their magnificent clinker-style ships to conquer Europe, explore their everyday lives, and sail with them on their last voyage to Valhalla, in the unique style of the "Eyewitness Guides" series. This book follows these daring adventurers in their search for gold, silver, and slaves. But the Vikings were also skilled engineers and craftsmen and this book features examples of their beautiful jewellery, iron and woodwork of their longships and fortresses. It also shows readers how to write runes, get a Viking divorce, and understand the meaning of Norse legends and sagas.

Now with brand-new packaging and plastic snap-shut cases! Learn Japanese with confidence in just 15 minutes a day, with this revolutionary system for learning a language. The combination of visual guide and CDs makes learning quick, easy, and fun. No writing or homework - just use the cover to hide the answers and test yourself as you learn. Perfect your pronunciation by hearing native Japanese speakers on the CDs. Real-life examples cover every holiday and business situation. Whether you're starting from scratch or in need of a refresher, there's no easier way to learn Japanese — fast. Each pack contains two hour-long CDs, so readers can learn pronunciation by hearing native speakers. They also include a full color course book with themed chapters and real-life examples, a menu guide, and translation dictionaries.