Wilkinson, Philip

Presents color maps of regions around the world along with descriptions of their lands, agriculture and industries, climates, and environmental issues, and includes more than forty ready-to-print maps on CD-ROM.

A look at the life, death, and continuing influence of Joan of Arc. Includes illustrations, a time line, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

Explores the beliefs, sacred texts, and customs of more than fifteen world religions, including faiths of ancient civilizations and living religions such as Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity.

Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.

An illustrated biography of Mahatma Gandhi, a political reformer known for his nonviolent methods, and a principle leader in the drive for the independence of India from British colonial rule.

Chronicles the inventions that shaped human life from pre-history up to the fifteenth century, providing descriptions, illustrations, and diagrams and covering the first tools, fire making, graves, agriculture, shelter, architecture, time measurement, and medicine.

Describes the art and technique of how things are built, from mud huts to city skyscrapers.

Presents a comprehensive history of Islam and describes the origin and spread of Islam, Muhammad and the Qur'an, Islamic culture and traditions, the Crusades, scholars and teachers, and more.

Discusses the origins, history, evolution, and celebrations of Christianity.