Books in the In Focus series

Learn everything there is to know about the Chinese zodiac with In Focus Chinese Astrology.

In Focus Dreams is your go-to reference for everything you need to know about the world of dreaming.

In Focus Wicca is your go-to reference for everything you need to know about the Wiccan religion.

In Focus Runes is your go-to reference for everything you need to know about these ancient, mystical symbols of divination.

Ten illustrators blast off into outer space to explore the mysteries of our solar system and the galaxies and stars beyond it.

In Focus Auras is your go-to reference for everything you need to know about auras.

A must-have information book, packed with fun facts and vivid photography!

This super-sized book draws back the canopy of the rainforest, wends its way through the fir trees and dives into the depths to uncover the fascinating facts of our forests.

In Focus Tarot provides the essentials to quickly get you started practicing tarot card reading. Part of the In Focus series, the book applies a modern approach to teaching a classic body, mind, and spirit subject.

Distinctive among the turbulent nations of South America, Costa Rica enjoys a reputation for political stability and prosperity. Since abolishing its army in 1948, the "Switzerland of Central America" has experienced unbroken democratic rule and respect for human rights. Yet this small country has also been affected by the debt crisis of the 1980s, with the resulting increases in poverty and social inequality. Its economy traditionally based on coffee and bananas, Costa Rica is now among the world's top eco-tourism destinations. The influx of tourists brings vital income and employment but also threatens to spoil the country's beauty. The book is part of the "In Focus" series which is aimed at students and independent travellers.

During two centuries of independence from colonial rule, Haiti has developed into a society quite distinct from those found in the rest of the region. Hollywood-derived images of black magic, and Graham Green-inspired conceptions of a "nightmare republic" do scant justice to the reality of life for those who make up the third largest population in the Caribbean. This work addresses these questions, and provides an up-to-date guide to the people, politics and culture of this Caribbean nation.

Trek across the incredible Galapagos Islands, come face to face with the wildlife and discover the amazing explorers - and pirates! - who first explored these landscapes.