Books in Internet-linked series

Every second of every day, the six billion people who live on earth are busy - working, laughing and talking, worshipping, cooking, eating, watching films, building homes, and just living their lives. This fascinating book gives an insight into the lives, jobs, pastimes, values and cultures of people from every corner of the planet, and explains how religions, cultures, societies and governments work.

This introduction to music covers topics from sound recording and the rock business to reading music and composers. It is packed with suggestions for tracks to listen to, plus a useful glossary of musical terms. The history and development is explored along with detailed biographies of musicians. It features access to websites and free downloadable pictures and diagrams with text explaining how to find and listen to music on the Internet, insight is given into music theory and the science of music, plus an instrument guide.

Winner of the TES Information Book Award A colourful new edition of this fascinating introduction to Shakespeare's life, work and times. Readers can find out how Shakespeare lived, what tricks of the trade he used, and how his works have been performed, interpreted and adapted from his own lifetime up to the present day. Also includes useful glossaries of Shakespearean words and characters.

This encyclopaedia seeks to help children explore the many facets of Ancient Greece and learn about the environment from which Greek myths and classic legends sprung. The illustrations combine with the text to offer a sense of what life would have been like at the time, along with discussion of subjects relevant to the curriculum. The encyclopaedia has been revised to include recommended Internet links which provide readers with access to a range of relevant Web sites containing further facts and information.

This is an exciting new edition of the cookbook that takes adventurous cooks on a gastronomic trip around the world. Stylish, mouth-watering photographs will inspire readers to be adventurous with new flavours and cuisines. Different cooking techniques are clearly illustrated, and accompanied by information on ingredients from around the globe. Simple, illustrated step-by-step instructions explain exactly what cooks need to do, making each recipe 100 per cent fail-safe.