Best Selling Books by Paul Dowswell

A gripping collection of stories of courage and heroism. From a brave housewife''s brave defiance of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany, to a doctor''s risking her life to treat patients in a battle zone, this book contains inspiring tales of extraordinary courage from everyday people. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

A collection of true adventure stories and retellings of remarkable journeys, all based around the Poles. The volume seeks to encourage even the most reluctant reader to pick up a book.

This book uses the words of poems, ballads and popular rhymes to reveal Victorian ideas of war and wealth, sport and science, empire and industry. It looks closely at the poets and their poetry, and at the world they describe.

Contains thirty-three true stories of survival, heroes, and spies from throughout history.

A tabloid-style summary of the "news" from the stone age.

Sam escapes death in Australia when the truth about his false conviction is finally revealed. But on the journey back to England he faces pirates and a terrible storm, before making the longed-for trip back up the River Thames. Finally reunited with his family in Norfolk, Sam realises how much life at sea has become part of him. So when he hears that Napoleon plans to attack England, he is tempted to join the Navy once more, and finds himself Midshipman on none other than the Victory, preparing for one of the most epic battles in history: Trafalgar.

Recounts famous ghostly visitations and stories of haunted places.

Explores the ways in which humans, both past and present, decorate their bodies. Examines religious, social and cultural reasons. Explores use of body art in extinct and surviving cultures and civilizations.

Presents information about ancient Greek civilization and history by using a mock tabloid newspaper format.

A poem can tell us a great deal about the moment in history when the poet put pen to paper. This book uses the poetry of World War I to examine issues of patriotism, propaganda, religion, the role of women and life on the Western Front. It looks closely at the poets and their poetry, and the world they describe.

Cunningly disguised as a tabloid newspaper, this four-in-one edition takes a fresh and lively look at hi storical events. It captures the shocks, horrors and sensati ons of the past while presenting plenty of real facts. ''

A collection of thrilling adventure stories, based on actual life events, this book is ideal for reluctant readers.

Biography of Paul McCartney, former Beatle and prolific songwriter, now also patron of the arts and British knight.

Through detailed case studies, this series presents the theory and practical application of crime solving through the use of forensics. The history of forensics is examined, from its earliest beginnings with the discovery of fingerprint analysis to the development of DNA testing. Each title includes up to 10 real-life case studies showing how forensic techniques have helped to solve murders, thefts, fakes, hoaxes, and more. Features include eyewitness testimony and descriptions of techniques used in case studies, including step-by-step analysis and gritty, real-life images.

Collection of real life tales of adventure, packed with accounts of hazardous and extraordinary exploits