Richard Platt

"This book presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service. You can also be an eyewitness to some of the world's most shadowy characters, and get the inside scoop on the ingenious gadgets that real-life spies have used to gather and send information without getting caught." --Publisher's description.

"Describes sports and recreational activities throughout history, some of which were and are dangerous or even deadly"--Provided by publisher.

Traces humanity's fascination with mountains and mountaineering, focusing specificially on historic expeditions to Mount Everest.

A photographic essay explores the history and technology of filmmaking, including how a set is built, how stunts are performed, how special effects are achieved, and how films are edited.

Various kinds of spiders, including the black widow, tarantula, and water spider, describe their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats.