Best Selling Books by Philippa Wingate

An invaluable book for anyone studying science, Essential Science is both a concise examination revision guide and an accurate reference book. The key fact, laws and concepts of physics, chemistry and biology are clearly and simply defined, using clear, accurate diagrams and colourful illustrations.

It is predicted that by 2001, some 450 million people will be using e-mail worldwide.

Examines the Viking way of life including their voyages, conquests, and customs.

Bert and Buster are on a mission to the Moon, but their rocket is full of creatures ready to make mischief. This is a book with intricate artwork offering an abundance of things to search for in each picture.

Bert and Buster have come to a party at the castle. There''s a birthday cake, a grumpy owl, an eccentric host, a cat and a bossy butler to spot on every spread of the book.

This book describes the everyday life of the Vikings, who terrorized Europe.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to what''s inside the body, written with the aim of helping to answer children''s questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

-- Takes readers back in time to illustrate the more exciting happenings of daily life -- Imaginary characters help recreate daily events

This book contains facts about everyday life for the Native Americans, as well as their origin and their relationship with the first white men.

-- Written using clear and simple language -- ideal even for first-time computer users -- Improve your confidence and produce professional results.

Introduces the main features of Microsoft Windows software for personal computers, with step-by-step instructions for starting and stopping, using the mouse, word processing, dialog boxes, paintbrush, file manager, printing, and other applications.

Explains the features of Microsoft Windows 95, with step-by-step instructions to getting started, customizing, using programs, multitasking, organizing files, and discovering the Internet and multimedia.

Are you feeling lost in Cyberspace? Do you know the difference between the Net and the Web? Don''t panic Internet for Beginners cuts through the technobabble surrounding the Internet and introduces it clearly and concisely. The book tells you exactly how to get connected to the Net, describes the hardware and software you will need, and helps you select a service provider. Once you are on-line, it shows you how to send e-mail, read the news, download files from around the world, and explore the World Wide Web.

Explains how Windows works and some of its home and business applications.

This is a concise history of the Roman Empire, from the founding of the city of Rome to the decline of the empire. It provides an historical outline of the rise and fall of one of the world''s first superpowers. The book contains details of the everyday life of Roman citizens, as well as dramatic summaries of great military campaigns. It includes the lives of some great Romans, and looks at the legacy left by the Romans to later civilizations. Highly illustrated with maps, diagrams and illustrations, the book gives a detailed picture of the culture, history, growth and decline of the Roman Empire.

Describes life before the dinosaurs, different types of dinosaurs, flying and swimming reptiles, early birds and mammals, and fossils. Pocket sized and packed with information, so you don''t leave home without one. For the enthusiast or complete beginner ages 10 and under. These field guides help identify and understand things seen in the natural world.

A concise guide to key facts, laws, and concepts of physics. Includes pictures and diagrams.

An illustrated introduction to the Internet, discussing what it is and how it works, describing exactly how to get on-line, and describing how to send e-mail, explore the World Wide Web, and perform other functions.

This is a lively and complete guide to grooming for pre-teens and teens filled with brilliant ideas and lots of practical advice.

An easy-to-read guide for kids jam-packed with smart, practical and fun things they can do to make a real difference to the future of the planet.

Recounts in chilling detail eight of the world''s most extraordinary cases of close encounters.

Lets the reader travel back in time and explore ancient Egypt.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to waste disposal and recycling with the aim of helping to answer children''s questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to why people eat, written with the aim of helping to answer children''s questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to animal camouflage written with the aim of helping to answer children''s questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

Looks at men and women whose discoveries and achievements have changed the world. Charts, diagrams and archival photographs provide detailed historical facts.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to how birds fly, written with the aim of helping to answer children''s questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.