This history of boat design and culture since the beginning of the 20th century covers speedy mass-produced, motor-propelled motorboats and yachts... Zobraziť viac
Sentient assembles a menagerie of zoological creatures - from land, air, sea, and all four corners of the globe - to understand what it means to be human. Through their eyes, ears, skins, tongues, and noses, the furred, finned and feathered... Zobraziť viac
Trees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with... Zobraziť viac
It all began in Maranello, a small town south of Modena, Italy, where Enzo Ferrari founded a car factory that would conquer the realm of automobile enthusiasts for a long time to come. A love for Ferrari lasts a lifetime ... Zobraziť viac
When we talk about human history, we focus on great leaders, mass migration and decisive wars. But how has the Earth itself determined our destiny? How has our planet made us? ... Zobraziť viac
Taschen - A reproduction of Albertus Seba's "Cabinet of Curiosities", prized as one of the 18th century's greatest natural histo Zobraziť viac
For readers of George Monbiot, Mark Cocker and Robert Macfarlane - an urgent and lyrical account of endangered places around the globe and the people fighting to save them... Zobraziť viac
IF YOU THINK YOU ARE YOU, THINK AGAIN. Primate Change is a wide-ranging, polemical look at how and why the human body has changed since humankind first got up on two feet. Spanning the entirety of human history - from primate to transhuman - Vybarr Cregan Zobraziť viac
Featuring dozens of photographs plus plans for the best in home interiors, this book talks about great spaces, great ideas from internationally acclaimed architects... Zobraziť viac
There are many different ways in which a product can be manufactured but most designers probably know only a handful of techniques in any detail... Zobraziť viac
Introducing Physical Geography, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive text that builds upon the decades of success of Strahler, who is one of the foremost geographers in the world... Zobraziť viac
He taught us classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind, assisted by a new collaborator, Andre Cabannes, returns to tackle Einstein's general theory of relativity... Zobraziť viac
One of the great mysteries of science is that underneath all the complexities of the universe is an underlying harmonious order, whose existence Einstein described as 'a miracle'. No less miraculous, the fundamental laws ... Zobraziť viac
The dinosaurs. Sixty-six million years ago, the Earth’s most fearsome creatures vanished. Today they remain one of our planet’s great mysteries. Now The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs reveals their extraordinary, 200-million-year-long story ... Zobraziť viac
Filled with beautiful maps showing our dynamic world in stunning detail, this comprehensive atlas is the perfect choice for anyone interested in the geography of our planet. First published in 2007 and now in its 4th edition, ... Zobraziť viac
Are you trying to make sense of all the different industrial automation networks on the market today? Whether you're a novice industrial network user or someone who simply needs to brush up on the technology... Zobraziť viac
The second edition of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry - Volume I, is characterised by additions and updating of the earlier material. The book consists of two parts. In the general introduction to pharmacognosy, ... Zobraziť viac
The importance of outdoor living spaces, such as courtyards and patios, in our daily lives is highlighted in this new book from IMAGES... Zobraziť viac
Wouldn't it be great if all school teachers (from kindergarten through high school) would share the joy of mathematics with... Zobraziť viac
