What does it mean to be human? And what, if anything, does it have to do with being a member of the animal species Homo sapiens? This dazzling book gets to the very heart of our rather unscientific motivations and prejudices... Zobraziť viac
The volume collects together Orwell's writings on his experience of the Spanish Civil War - the chaos at the Front, the futile young deaths for what became a confused cause... Zobraziť viac
Inazo Nitobe's book, the most influential ever written on Bushido, or the samurai Way of the Warrior, argues that the philosophy of Bushido is the true key to understanding 'the soul of Japan'... Zobraziť viac
With the invention of printing, reading books moved from being an act only performed by priests and aristocrats into an individual, even private, activity. This change helped spark the Renaissance... Zobraziť viac
In ever-increasing numbers, girls and women are gathering at skate parks and competing in skateboarding events on nearly every continent. In stunning photographs of remarkable female skaters in action... Zobraziť viac
The mountainous northern region, the flooded landscapes of the northeast during the rainy season, and the fertile agricultural land in the interior, irrigated by the Chao Phraya River, represent only a part of Thailand's special diversity... Zobraziť viac
The only instructional book on watercolour you will ever need. Trying your hand at watercolour painting? Or looking to advance your range of artistic skills? Watercolour Techniques for Artists and Illustrators is for you... Zobraziť viac
Acclaimed designers Sagmeister and Walsh explore the essence of beauty and the transformative power of beautiful design. In this groundbreaking highly visual book, world-renowned designers Stefan Sagmeister and Jessica Walsh set out on a mission... Zobraziť viac
Drawing on unprecedented access to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone—including insights gained while working as a tour guide and during an illegal "stalker" hike—Darmon Richter creates an entirely new portrait of Chernobyl's forgotten... Zobraziť viac
An A-to-Z compendium of more than 200 garden elements, styles, features, and ornaments for gardeners around the globe... Zobraziť viac
Dive deep into the history of the world's most popular fantasy RPG livestream with the cast of Critical Role in this definitive guide featuring never-before-seen illustrations and photos... Zobraziť viac
On the 16th of September 2016, Adobe, Google, Apple, and Microsoft announced a new update to the OpenType specification that will allow for fonts to be variable... Zobraziť viac
The Ultimate Bath Experience in One’s Own Four Walls. The evolution from yesterday’s purely functional and usually soulless bathroom to today’s private oasis that comes in all shapes and sizes ... Zobraziť viac
Teacher recommended, Gail Grant's Technical Manual has long been one of the most popular and effective ballet reference guides. Completely revised and updated, this third edition is virtually a new work and should be owned by every student, ... Zobraziť viac
Where did the idea of race come from, and what does it mean? In an age of identity politics, DNA ancestry testing and the rise of the far-right, a belief in biological differences between populations is experiencing a resurgence... Zobraziť viac
With exquisite close-up photography of some of the most fascinating pieces in the V&A’s collections, this book reveals the full scope of Japanese dress over the past three centuries... Zobraziť viac
When her 18-year-old twins leave for university, single mum Nadia’s life changes in ways she never expected: her Glasgow flat feels suddenly huge, laundry doesn’t take up half her week, and she no ... Zobraziť viac
Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice and The Librarian of Auschwitz - this is the international bestselling and life-affirming true story of female bravery and surviving the horrors of Auschwitz... Zobraziť viac
A refreshing approach to entrepreneurship centered on staying small and avoiding growth - maximizing happiness, sustainability and profitability... Zobraziť viac
A world-renowned astrophysicist takes us through the huge, unfolding history of the universeThe night sky is an endless source of wonder and mystery. For thousands of years it has been at the heart of scientific and philosophical inquiry, ... Zobraziť viac
