Socrates' Defence'I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing.' Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian

-- Isabel Hofmeyr

grandmothers

and outstanding execution

realistic graphic art combines with lively text to reveal the dinosaurs as they really might appear on our streets

All the case histories feature original photographs where available of the catches their locations the fishermen and irreplaceable artefacts

Elfiné finds out about the Demon Sword Project'a plan to evolve Holy Swords secretly being carried out in the Academy

Real ones that you can power and fly

These intimate accounts

We often think of the brain as the master control centre - interpreting experiences

Curly Martin is a professional life coach

this collectable box holds a stunning set of books paying tribute to automotive excellence

A single throne