From Europe to Haiti, from India to Japan, Castles of the World explores forts, strongholds, towers and citadels from the ancient world up to the 20th century.  Meer

Nestling far from the South American coast among the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean are the Galapagos Islands, famous as the source of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.  Meer

In 150 striking images, Italy celebrates perhaps the most beautiful country in the world, from the natural beauty of lakes such as Como or Garda to...  Meer

With 180 outstanding colour photographs exploring hauntingly beautiful locations, Endangered Places is a brilliant and moving pictorial examination of the threat to our planet.  Meer

Illustrated with 180 photographs, Hidden Places ranges from exploring Siberian salt mines to a diving trench in Iceland, from bizarre trees in Poland to Thai temples.  Meer

From the Arctic Circle to Oslo’s lively city life, from the northern lights to nights when the sun never sets, from gardens to immense bridges linking the country’s many islands, Norway is a fascinating exploration of this increasingly popular tourist destination.  Meer

Forests cover a third of our planet’s land mass. They are home to more than three-quarters of the world’s species. They absorb a quarter of the carbon dioxide that industries pump into the air.  Meer

With captions explaining the story behind each entry, Ireland is a stunning collection of images celebrating the island’s natural beauty, culture and history, from rugged cliffs to mysterious stone circles, magnificent cathedrals and ruined abbeys.  Meer

In 170 vibrant photographs, Spain celebrates the landscapes, lifestyle and culture of the jewel of southwestern Europe, from the stunning architecture of Andalucia to the rugged coastline of Galicia, the Castilian plain and the hedonism of the Balearic Islands.  Meer

From volcanoes and lava flows to geysers and geothermal pools, from bird life to whale-watching, from national parks, verdant valleys to inland tundra, and from how waterfalls are used for hydro-electric power to Reykjavik’s city life, Iceland is packed with 200 spectacular colour photographs.  Meer