From ancient Rome to the present day, ancient Egypt has been a source of fascin—ation and inspiration in many other cultures. But why? Christina Riggs introduces the history, art and religion of Egypt from its earliest... Zobraziť viac
Record Play Stop is the stunning second volume of Joy Divison and New Order drummer Stephen Morris's Sunday Times bestselling autobiography... Zobraziť viac
In the style of Spencer Johnson's international bestseller Who Moved My Cheese, comes an accessible and uplifting business parable from bestselling author and award-winning educator Ron Clark. Picture a corporation, business, school or team as a bus... Zobraziť viac
When The French Laundry Cookbook was published in 1999 (five years after the opening of the French Laundry restaurant), it broke the mold of all previous cookbooks... Zobraziť viac
This new, well researched collection is an exemplary survey that brings together some of todays most prestigious architects, whose work in sustainable architecture has helped define this fascinating and vital field.... Zobraziť viac
In 1969, humankind set foot on the moon. Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins carried the fire for all the world. Backed by the brightest minds in engineering and science, the three boarded a rocket... Zobraziť viac
What would the world look like if the 7 billion people on this planet were presented as 100 individuals? This beautifully illustrated and informative infographics book re-examines the worlds population with fascinating and often sobering results... Zobraziť viac
From Stone Age to space age, people have looked up at the stars and been inspired by their beauty, their patterns, and their majesty. Beneath the Night is a history of humanity, told through our relationship with the night sky... Zobraziť viac
A short, brilliant account of the birth of the RAF for the centenary of its founding. The dizzying pace of technological change in the early 20th century meant that it took only a little over ten years from the first flight by the Wright ... Zobraziť viac
An indispensable roadmap and a refreshingly optimistic take on our economic future: Award-winning New Yorker staff writer and brilliant creator of NPR's Planet Money shows us how the 21st century economic paradigm offers unprecedented... Zobraziť viac
The first book to untangle the complex and often duplicitous relations among Israel, Iran, and the United States. In this era of superheated rhetoric and vitriolic exchanges between the leaders of Iran and Israel, the threat of nuclear violence looms... Zobraziť viac
Global deforestation is not a doom-laden future hypothesis, but a reality. Every year, forest areas the size of Austria are lost to the cultivation of crops, livestock, and the expansion of cities and infrastructure... Zobraziť viac
Who is your cat really? And what can you do to make them happy? Through this book's series of personality quizzes, feline behaviour expert Dr Lauren Finka can help you to assess various elements of your cat's character and ... Zobraziť viac
From the fiery mass of the Earth's mysterious core to the tip of the highest snow-capped mountain, explore every aspect of our planet in awe-inspiring detail with Earth: The Definitive Visual Guide. Discover the secrets of the tallest, longest, ... Zobraziť viac
A radical look at Jane Austen as you’ve never seen her – as a lover of farce, comic theatre and juvenilia. The Genius of Jane Austen celebrates Britain’s favourite novelist 200 years after her death and explores why her books make such awesome... Zobraziť viac
What makes you feel beautiful? Drawing on their professional and personal experiences, 11 remarkable women interrogate the concept of beauty. Never before has the idea of womanhood been as broad as it is today... Zobraziť viac
This beautifully illustrated and luxuriously packaged volume sheds interesting new light on a trend that has been around since time incarnate. The history of the tattoo began over 5,000 years ago and is as diverse as the people who wear them... Zobraziť viac
Obrazový průvodce hlavním městem České republiky plný tipů, přehledů, zajímavostí, včetně mapy města, centra a plánu Hradu.Historická část města, památky, kultura. Přehledný, stručný a barvitý průvodce po nejnavštěvovanějším... Zobraziť viac
This survey of great contemporary artists is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of art today. Artists working after the Second World War faced a confounding array of challenges, as stylistic barriers were broken, technology advanced, ... Zobraziť viac
