A survey of the kingdoms and peoples of pre-colonial Africa reveals the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills, and crafts of the ancient continent, from the Sahara southwards.

"From one of our most beloved authors, a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home--now richly illustrated with almost four hundred images. A national bestseller, At Home is Bill Bryson's epic chronicle of domestic history. In this lavish new edition, his riveting room-by-room journey of discovery around his house--a Victorian parsonage in southern England--is enhanced by some four hundred carefully selected full color and...

Photographs and text examine the landscape, climate, weather, population, culture, and industries of Brazil.

Discusses the geography, climate, population, daily life, industry, and the future of Mexico, the third largest country in Latin America.

Discusses the geography, economy, and culture of China, looking at life in a city and a rural village.