In 1845 Sir John Franklin and his expedition, sailing on the "Erebus" and the "Terror," set out in search of the Northwest Passage. In their pursuit of that elusive water route across North America they all perished, their fate remaining unknown for many years. Franklin and his crew inspired a spate[...]

This title represents the second instalment of the captivating study of the Waterloo campaign, one of the defining events in European history. In particular it focuses on the desperate struggle for Ligny, which saw the Prussians pushed back by the French Army after heavy fighting in what was to be N[...]

Suitable for those who want to know what the next four decades hold in store, this title charts the rise and fall of fertility rates across continents; how energy resources will change in light of new technology, and how different nations will deal with major developments in science and warfare.[...]

Although polio left him wheelchair bound, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office during the Great Depression and served as president during World War II. Elected four times, he spent thirteen years in the White House. How he led the country through tremendously difficult problems, much like the ones [...]

"Absorbing…artfully narrat[es] a possible course of events in the expedition’s demise, based on the one official note and bits of debris (including evidence of cannibalism) found by searchers sent to look for Franklin in the 1850s. Adventure readers will flock to this fine regaling of the [...]

Ages 8 to 14 years. The quest to find a Northwest Passage from Europe to Asia took centuries to complete. Many explorers were sent to find the legendary route, with one of the most famous voyages commanded by Sir John Franklin in the mid-1800s. This trip would end with the disappearance of the Brit[...]

In 1845, British explorer Sir John Franklin set out on a voyage to find the North-West Passage - the sea route linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. The expedition was expected to complete its mission within three years and return home in triumph but the two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, an[...]

Rereleased to coincide with the discover of one of the lost Franklin Expedition ships
"Frozen in Time" tells the dramatic story of how Sir John Franklin's elite naval forces came within sight of the Northwest Passage, only to succumb to unimaginable horrors. A gripping tale of cannibalism, burea[...]

Written by legendary, award-winning authors, From Slavery to Freedom remains the most revered, respected, honored text on the market.[...]

Offering a systematic introduction to the terms, processes and effects of journalism "Key Concepts in Journalism" presents a combination of practical considerations with theoretical issues and further reading suggestions. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through[...]