50 Gay Bars that Changed the World is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the gay bars and pubs that have shaped and fostered community and identity, offered solace and refuge as well as provided a joyful setting for music, self-discovery, dancing and friendship.The book focuses on the most influential gay bars from all over the globe – from the vibrant dance scene at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern to the pioneering and iconic Heaven, to Copenhagen’s Centr...

Emmy Award-winning actor Christopher Lloyd—one of the most iconic performers of his generation—shares an intimate portrait drawn from the defining moments of his life, from his early years in theater to his time on the sets of iconic television and film, his struggles with addiction, and an isolated childhood of privilege.Whether appearing as a disembodied head in Wednesday or taking on the title role in a stage production of King Lear, Christopher Lloyd h...

'The best informed, liveliest and most innovative gardening writer of our times' GUARDIAN'Christopher Lloyd ranks with Gertrude Jekyll and Vita Sackville-West as one of the major figures in twentieth-century British gardening' THE TIMESIn this gardening classic the forever adventurous Christopher Lloyd takes us on a tour through the garden, to encourage, to reveal and to overturn the old and accepted when experience prompts him. He advises ...

From how it all began to how scientists think it will likely come to an end, explore the secrets of the universe with Britannica. Find out about stars, nebulae, constellations, planets, and more. Learn more about game changers like Henrietta Swan Leavitt, who helped prove that there were galaxies beyond our Milky Way. And hear from Britannica Experts about their work in astronomy and favorite things about the field.

From the tiniest bacteria to the biggest whale, explore life on Earth with Britannica. Find out about our planet's biomes--deserts, grasslands, tropical forests, polar regions, and more--and the plants and animals that call those places home. Learn what the oldest living things on earth are, and how animals are adapting to living alongside humans. Plus, read about Britannica Experts and their work in marine biology, ecology, zoology, and more.

What does the future hold for us? What advances are being made in technology and medicine today that will help us tomorrow? What effects of climate change are we already feeling, and how can we stop it from doing further damage? Read more about today's world and tomorrow's, from how the growth of cities has affected society to income inequality, modern media, and smart tech and AI. Learn about environmental challenges scientists are working to overcome, and meet some endangered species the...

Why have creatures evolved as they are?Which species have been the most successful?How do life forms adapt to a world dominated by nearly seven billion humans?Christopher Lloyd leads us on an exhilarating journey from the birth of life to the present day, as he attempts to answer these fundamental questions. Along the way, he reveals the stories of the 100 most influential species that have ever lived, from slime, dragonflies, and dung beetles to dogs, yeast, and ba...

'He was the best informed, liveliest and most innovative gardening writer of our times' GUARDIAN'Infuriating, irascible ... a brilliant gardener and a brilliant writer' Monty Don, ObserverChristo Lloyd was recognised as one of the foremost gardeners and garden writers of the 20th century. Here, for the first time, is the definitive collection of his best, most informative, and so often amusing, garden writing.Christ...

The slippery and mutable boundaries between humans and nonhumans are frequently figured queerly in twenty-first-century U.S. literature. This innovative book examines the ways that nonhumans are brought into intimate, estranging contact with humans in contemporary novels, short stories, poems, and nonfiction. Through detailed attention to a selection of real and imagined flora, fauna, and other phenomena in the bestiary form—from horses to taxidermy to dogs and extinction—the book probes t...

The perfect book on how to make your garden the best it can be.'Essential reading' Country Life'Funny, encouraging, informative' Sunday TimesWould your garden, small or large, in town or country, win a prize? Is there room for improvement?Everybody has favourite plants, but the ability to put them all together to ensure a splendid show throughout the year is a skill that must be acquired. THE WELL-CHOSEN GA...

Being human is a marvelous thing. In this Britannica ebook, explore everything that makes humans who we are--from how we evolved and how the human body functions to our various arts and cultural traditions. Read about some of the youngest Olympians in history, why we have emotions, and the earliest known works of art. Plus, hear from Britannica Experts about their work in linguistics, political science, and more.

Journey back in time to meet the first Australians, the Ancient Greeks, and the early Mesopotamians. Learn about the first Chinese dynasties, the Persian Empire, and early African kingdoms. Find out how the the Pacific islands were populated, and explore the mysteries of Stonehenge. Plus, learn about Britannica Experts and their work in archaeology, cultural education, and more.