Nature, also known as the natural world, encompasses the vast and boundless material universe. It includes all forms of matter and energy, ranging from the smallest to the largest scales—for example, from atomic particles to stars, galaxies, and the cosmos. Nature is the cradle that nurtures life and also the place where life ultimately returns.

A feast of football facts, plus everything you need to know about action on the pitch and behind the scenes at the stadium! Goal: Everything you need to know about football! is a visual guide to the world's most popular game. From the rules of the game to the top tournaments - the information leaps right off the page!

Did you know that the oldest method of fishing involved using a sharpened stone with two pointed ends, baited and tied to a string? This was the "precursor" to modern fishing hooks. Or that the concept of male and female plants dates back to around 2000 BCE, discovered by the Babylonians? Meanwhile, the first wristwatch, roughly the size of a hamburger, was invented by a German locksmith.

Planet earth is our home – and the home of all known living things. But over the centuries, some human activity has done increasing harm to the planet. The planet needs saving. But how? You will find the answer in this book.

It has been forty years since Deng Xiaoping's "reform and opening-up" policy allowed foreign visitors to travel to China. Yet, in the eyes of the world, the country today remains as mysterious and unfamiliar as it was in the 19th century, when European powers, armed with ships and cannons, forced the declining dynasty to open its doors to trade and allow foreigners to engage in commerce and exploration...