Earth

by Michael Allaby

Published 1 October 1993
A breathtaking and inspirational account of the planet. From the fiery mass of the Earth's core to the tip of the highest ice-capped mountain, this epic and awe-inspiring phtographic masterpiece is truly breathtaking.

Fire

by Michael Allaby

Published 1 October 1993
The three-volume Elements set tells the story of air, fire, and water in nontechnical language and stunning illustrations, placing scientific and technical concepts in their cultural and historical context.

This lively and beautifully illustrated study of fire in all its many incarnations provides a comprehensive overview of the subject in one single volume.


Water

by Michael Allaby

Published 1 March 1992
This study of water falls into four main sections addressing the nature of the origin of water; its biological importance and aquatic life; water in motion in terms of seas, oceans and the water/climate relationship; and water and humans in terms of pollution and redressing the balance of nature. This book is part of a popular science series which looks closely at the four elements that constitute the global environment and which offer explanations for the scientific phenomena of each element.