Saudi Arabia and Iran have broken off diplomatic relations. In this issue we explain why these two Middle Eastern countries are rivals and what effect this may have on other events in the region. The Indian prime minister has undertaken some 'birthday diplomacy', information about Vichy France has finally been declassified and the existence of four new elements confirmed. The Earth's perihelion has just passed. Did you notice it? We attempt to explain what it is and how it changes.
The Adventures of Tom Bombadil is a collection of poetry published in 1962. The book contains 16 poems, only two of which deal with Tom Bombadil, a character who is most famous for his encounter with Frodo Baggins in The Fellowship of the Ring. The rest of the poems are an assortment of bestiary verse and fairy tale rhyme. Two of the poems appear in The Lord of the Rings as well. The book is part of the Middle-earth canon.
How It Works: Book of Incredible Earth - 5th Revised Edition
How It Works, the magazine that explains everything you never knew you wanted to know about the world we live in. Loaded with fully illustrated guides and expert knowledge, and with sections dedicated to science, technology, transportation, space, history and the environment, no subject is too big or small for How It Works to explain.
BBC Focus magazine is a science technology magazine with a trained eye on the future. Includes scientific breakthroughs and gadgets that could shape the future of the human race, on earth or in space.
BBC Focus magazine is a science technology magazine with a trained eye on the future. Includes scientific breakthroughs and gadgets that could shape the future of the human race, on earth or in space.