Nick Hunter: 21 books

From the winning bid to the Olympic village and stadiums, this book looks beyond the sports and into all aspects, such as the costs involved, the media and where events will take place around the country.

In March 2010 I was sat on a very windy Scarfell pike and dreamt up an idea. That idea turned into an obsession. It has made me many friends and got me through some incredibly hard times. This journey has been the making of me. Before it began I was going nowhere and had no focus, no vision of what to...

The World of Olympics looks at the Olympics from a worldwide perspective. It covers nations across the globe that come together to compete, as well as past hosts of The Olympic Games, and the motto and symbols that embrace the Olympic spirit. It also includes Fact File fact boxes, a full list of Modern...

This book looks at the Paralympics, from the athletes and the sports to the stadiums and the spectators!

From Usain Bolt and Jessica Ennis to Michael Phelps and Tom Daley, this book looks at potential champions.

What is the Sun like, and could we ever visit there? Taking the form of an imaginary trip, this book explores the science and history of the Sun, looking at recent studies and possibilities for the future.

This book traces the life of Charles Darwin, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the theories of evolution and natural selection for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Darwin's life.

Morocco offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

This book traces the life of Louis Pasteur, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the work on pasteurization and vaccination for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Pasteur's life.

How does the Earth compare to the other planets in the solar system? This book explores the science and history of our home, showing how it is different from the other planets - and perfect for life.

The pop culture of this era has been defined by massive developments and changes in computer technology—from blogging and social networking to electronic readers and smart phones, how and what we read, watch, and listen to has changed completely. What lies ahead?

"Shipwrecks" examines the hunt for shipwrecks and the valuable treasures they hold, whether that be gold and jewels, or important artifacts that offer us a window on to the past. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, "Shipwrecks" offers a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and history, with a...

How has Apple Inc. come to dominate the technology industry? This book looks at the life of Steve Jobs, with a focus on how he became successful.

Libya offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.