The ultimate guide to the best cars on the planet from racing and sports cars to classic and custom cars.From sleek supercars to roaring racing machines, The Big Book of Cars showcases the fastest, flashiest and most fascinating cars on the planet. Packed with striking full-colour photos, each spread shows these incredible vehicles in all their glory.Readers will discovers what makes these machines tick with fact-packed profiles and detailed 'Tech Points' ...

Packed with dastardly details, this collection shares thrilling tales of spies from the ancient world of Sun Tzu to the latest cyber threats.From James Bond to Mata Hari, in scores of books and movies, and on the front pages of newspapers, spies have always captured our imagination. But what's the truth behind the fiction? The Secrets of Spies sheds light on the mysterious life of the spy, explaining the real-life origins of spying, examining some of histor...

Discover some of the fastest vehicles ever made!From deafening dragsters to a rocket car that is faster than the speed of sound, these are vehicles that push the extremes. Find out about the fastest cars on the planet, and learn what it takes to drive them to maximum speed. The book explores how cars and motorbikes have evolved over time, and how they're engineered for extreme performance. It features fantastic large photos of the vehicles and technical data to sup...

Stuffed with a wonderfully weird collection of taxidermy from across the globe, Taxidermy Goes Wild will leave you both amused and confused.Revel in scenes of musical mice, basket-balling bengals, gun-toting rodents and lawn-mowing moles.Bringing together all the scenes nature never intended, this full-colour volume really does showcase the bizarre taxidermy on sale and on display. From a swearing squirrel in a London antiques shop, to a murderous mouse serving ars...