Part of the TED series: Judge This! First impressions are everything. They dictate whether something stands out, how we engage with it, whether we buy it, ... Zobraziť viac
Around 2000, people began to believe that books were on verge of extinction. Their obsolescence, in turn, was expected to doom the habits of mind that longform print had once prompted: the capacity to follow a demanding idea from start to finish, to look Zobraziť viac
A provocative analysis of how Christianity helped legitimize the death penalty in early modern Europe, then throughout the Christian world, by turning execution into a great cathartic public ritual and the condemned into .. Zobraziť viac
Vienna combines drama and elegance like no other. For centuries the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the stately city on the Danube, has been defined by vast palaces and imperial grandeur-but behind the Baroque opulence, ... Zobraziť viac
From the author of the Samuel Johnson Prize-shortlisted Sunday Times bestseller A Sting in the TaleIn 2003 Dave Goulson bought a derelict farm in the heart of rural France, together with 33 acres of surrounding meadow... Zobraziť viac
In this unforgettable book, wolf expert and naturalist Elli Radinger draws on her 25 years of experience among the wolves of Yellowstone National Park to tell us remarkable stories of the wolves she has encountered... Zobraziť viac
Typography confronts us everywhere: in books and newspapers, on road signs, product packaging and political leaflets. It is ubiquitous to the point of mundanity. But while the typeface might be secondary to the message, ... Zobraziť viac
With all the political infighting in British politics over Brexit dominating the news cycle, we almost forgot who we were negotiating with. Now, in Blind Man's Brexit, we get to see and hear exactly what was going on in the corridors of power... Zobraziť viac
In The Interpretation of Cultures, the most original anthropologist of his generation moved far beyond the traditional confines of his discipline to develop an important new concept of culture. This groundbreaking book, winner of the 1974 Sorokin Awa Zobraziť viac
Why 60 seconds in a minute? Who invented zero? What exactly is pi? Why do mathematicians hunt prime numbers? And how can you get a number bigger than infinity? To find out, take a tour through 200 important, fascinating and unusual numbers ... Zobraziť viac
This unique book presents the work of more than 80 famous tattoo artists specializing in film, TV series, animation, toys and music. An incredible international panorama to understand how geek culture staples like Pikachu... Zobraziť viac
A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of Tim Walker, one of the world’s most innovative and sought-after photographers... Zobraziť viac
A gorgeously illustrated exploration of the history, culture, and design process of the famed fashion house Chanel. Chanel: The Making of a Collection traces the design process of the world-renowned fashion house, revealing how a collection is created... Zobraziť viac
There is no greater aspiration than saving the world. Natalie Fee's upbeat and engaging book is a life-altering guide to making those changes that will contribute to helping our planet. Covering all key areas of our lives, from food and leisure... Zobraziť viac
Recent advances in technologies and home-generated renewable energy have made building away from urban and rural infrastructures more practical and affordable than ever. This survey of the world’s most innovative off-grid homes reveals the ... Zobraziť viac
Leonardo da Vinci was a revolutionary thinker, artist and inventor who has been written about and celebrated for centuries. Lesser known, however, is his revolutionary and empowering portrayal of the modern female... Zobraziť viac
Informed and energized by a lifetime of painting, drawing and making images with cameras, David Hockney, in collaboration with the art critic Martin Gayford, explores how and why pictures have been made across the millennia... Zobraziť viac
