Collins Books

The Atlas of Microstates by Collins Books, authored by Zoran Nikolic, makes an ideal gift for anyone intrigued by geographical curiosities. Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies of geopolitical significance. This atlas explores the unique history, politics, and self-determination of the world's smallest states. Under what conditions...

The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers. A fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures, and explanations related to UK weather with details of famous meteorologists and their influence. Discover historical facts, notable weather events, amazing statistics, and stories that will keep you informed all year round. You can delve as deeply as you like, or follow your own...

The perfect stocking filler for lovers of Card Games. 40 popular card games, with clear instructions and guidance on how to master each one. Easy to follow helpful advice on learning more than 40 of the most popular card games. This beautifully presented edition will offer all the help and guidance you need to learn how to play these ever-popular...

The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers. A fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures, and explanations related to UK weather. Discover historical facts, notable weather events, amazing statistics, and stories that will keep you informed all year round. You can delve as deeply as you like, or follow your own favourite topic throughout the year. Discover little-known secrets...

A fascinating cartographic study of urban development, perfect for map and history lovers. The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilisations to modern-day metropolises, maps have played a crucial role in urban progress. History of Cities in Maps explores the development of cities through...

Explore the unique stories behind every Formula One World Championship circuit in this fully updated second edition. Written by award-winning journalist Maurice Hamilton and complete with bespoke digital maps of each course, this is the ultimate guide to the circuits of Formula One. Each venue is listed in chronological order from the first time it hosted a World Championship Grand...

We communicate through the spoken and written word, and language has evolved over the centuries. Many languages have survived, although only in small pockets throughout the world. This book explores a selection of those languages and some that have now been lost forever. Selection of languages included: Islands of Language Isolates Basque language, Spain/France Ainu, Japan/Russia Burushaski, Pakistan Huave language,...

‘A powerful and timely book’ PETER KENNARD 'Really good read' DERMOT O'LEARY 'Tremendous…it strikes me it fills a gap somehow' AL MURRAY 'Fantastic' DOMINIC SANDBROOK Delve into the history, politics, literature and popular culture that defined the Cold War era. The Cold War defined the history of Britain in the second half of the twentieth century as much as it...

The perfect stocking filler for lovers of Bridge. When you open this little book, the state secrets of the game of Bridge lie in your hands. They cover everything you need to know to go from being a Bridge beginner to an international mastermind! The book is split into short, concise, and easy-to-follow tips that will help to improve all...

Every map tells a story, and this book tells the incredible history of our world through maps. From Babylonian tablets to digital mapping, the world has evolved rapidly, along with the ways in which we understand and depict it. In this time, cartography has not only kept pace with these changes but has often driven them. In this fully revised...