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The Ultimate Gift for Father's Day

Father's Day is fast approaching, so why not get your dad something special this year?

Our flagship atlas, The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World, is the world's most prestigious and authoritative atlas and is the benchmark for all others. 

Described by Sir Ranulph Fiennes as "by far and away the greatest book on earth" it is updated every four years to include all the latest developments in human and natural geography.
 
Amazon.co.uk is currently selling the 12th edition of The Times Comprehensive Atlas for less than £85. That's a great saving of over £65 off the recommended retail price!

You've got your walking boots, now get your walking books!

We're delighted to be able to offer you 50% discount on Collins Ramblers Short Walks and Collins Nicholson Waterways guides at waterstones.com*. Click the links below and enter code BL3682 to claim your 50% discount.

With summer at last upon us there couldn't be a more perfect time to get outside, stretch those stiff-from-winter legs and go for a walk, just a short one though, don't worry!    

Collins Ramblers Short Walks are 10 handy little guides, each featuring twenty easy walks. All walks are less than 5 miles in length, guiding you through stunning scenery, impressive landmarks and beautiful parks whilst you exercise and make the most of the sunshine. The guides feature detailed local Ordnance Survey maps which mark the starting point of each walk and give route instructions to ensure you don't get lost before finding the village pub!

Collins Nicholson Waterways guideshave been the best-selling maps and books for navigating Britain's canals and rivers for over 20 years. They are written and updated to be used by all users of the inland waterways: boaters, visitors, walkers and cyclists.

Click the links above to see which guides are available.

*Discount code entitles you to buy Collins Ramblers Short Walks or Collins Nicholson Waterways guides for half the RRP price at Waterstones.com, exclusive of online postage and packaging. Discount code is valid from April 1st 2011 to midday 30th September 2011. Discount can only be used once per person. Voucher can only be used on Waterstones.com and not in Waterstone's stores. All prices on Waterstones.com are online only and may differ from prices in stores. For full terms and conditions got to www.waterstones.com/terms

World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event, held on the 5^th of June, marking the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action.

This year's WED theme is 'Forests: Nature at Your Service', which highlights the crucial environmental, economic and social roles played by the world's forests.

"Forests cover one third of the earth's land mass, performing vital functions and services around the world which make our planet alive with possibilities.  In fact, 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihoods.  They play a key role in our battle against climate change, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere while storing carbon dioxide.

Forests feed our rivers and are essential to supplying the water for nearly 50% of our largest cities.  They create and maintain soil fertility; they help to regulate the often devastating impact of storms, floods and fires...