The maps of Middle-earthAvailable together for the first time in a single hardback volume, J. R. R. Tolkien's maps of The Hobbit, Beleriand, Middle earth and Nmenor re illustrated by John Howe are presented as full colour foldout posters and accompanied by a richly detailed text by Brian Sibley.

In our politics

Kezia's work is threatened

This is Lemn's story

tricky and downright dangerous corners of the world

and when Elizabeth I retired for the evening

the Superiority - the governing galactic alliance bent on dominating all human life - has started a galaxy-wide war

printmaker Angela Harding invites you to look at how the light changes the world around us

The beautifully illustrated story of Bert - a little bird with a big heart who is looking for love

discover all there is to know about our canine friends (and their wild relatives)

In pursuit of answers to the strange questions fans ask

He was that sad

Henry Marsh thought he understood illness