New Releases by Ian Jackson

Consists of two A-Z lists of Personal collectors'' and Societies'' natural history libraries assembled by naturalists and book collectors over the past three centuries, with information about the ultimate fate of each collection as well as a provenance roster.

C. Ian Jackson was one of four graduate students who embarked upon Operation Hazen, part of Canada''s contribution to the 1957-58 International Geophysical Year. Their work at the weather and research station at Lake Hazen on Ellesmere Island exposed them to unusual cold -- 121 days with temperatures below -40o -- as well as isolation. The failure of their radio shortly after their arrival deprived them of contact with the world beyond. Based on lengthy letters written to his fiancée during their twelve month separation, this account of the physical challenges, intellectual excitement, and quiet rewards of Operation Hazen is an engrossing and often humorous narrative in the tradition of some of the classic accounts of polar exploration.

A self-chiding glimpse into the innerworkings of Peter Howard''s booktrade, including preposterous price setting and other practices.

Interdisciplinary in scope, The Earth''s Mantle is a comprehensive overview of the composition, structure and evolution of the mantle layer that strikes a balance between established consensus and continuing controversy. Written by internationally recognized scientists, the book provides an authoritative review of this important part of our planet.

This book tells the story of the great cricketer Shane Warne. It has photographs of Shane bowling and taking part in other activities off the pitch. The Real Lives books are about famous people from the worlds of Sport, Film and Music, Politics and History.

The Waugh Brothers by Ian Jackson. The Real Lives books are about famous people from the worlds of: Sport; Film and Music; Politics and History. This book tells the story of the great cricketing twins Mark and Steve Waugh. It has many photographs of the brothers batting for Australia.

Pat Rafter by Ian Jackson. The Real Lives books are about famous people from the worlds of: Sport; Film and Music; Politics and History. This book tells the story of the great tennis champion Pat Rafter. It has many photographs of Pat winning the US Open and other tournaments.

This book tells the story of Dawn Fraser, voted the greatest female swimmer of the twentieth century. It has photographs of Dawn''s winning moments in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games. The Real Lives books are about famous people from the worlds of Sport, Film and Music, Politics and History.

Traveling back to the height of the Roman Empire in 118 A.D., this guide includes sightseeing suggestions; ideas for trips out of Rome with a map of the city; and historical background on religion, fashion, schools, and the army.

Presents realistic illustrations of animals, including the flamingo, manatee, and marmoset. Split pages allow the reader to mix and match portions of the illustrations and thus create new kinds of animals.

Silverchair by Ian Jackson. The Real Lives books are about famous people from the worlds of: Sport; Film and Music; Politics and History. This book tells the story of the rock band, Silverchair. It has many photographs of silverchair in concert.