A series of pocket-sized volumes offering articles and discussions on a wide range of topics in the fields of science, history, literature, art, culture and traditions. They make useful guides either for reference of for reading from cover to cover. The text is clear and to the point and each book is divided up into a series of double-page spreads which discuss a particular theme.

Each book has been written by specialists in the chosen topic area and therefore offers the reader a guarantee of accuracy, making them ideal for topic-based studies, particularly at A-level standard.