After years of failure exploring the tombs of the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt, British archeologist Howard Carter's shovel struck a buried stone step in November 1922. Breath held, he cleared sand, descending into darkness. A sealed doorway... Zobraziť viac
'Embracing the rich heritage of ancient Indian wisdom offers a beacon of hope for a sustainable future.' - Pritam Kumar SinhaThe great treasure of Indian philosophical wisdom that is inherited through ages is undoubtedly a repository and reservoir of... Zobraziť viac
You may rob the Three Armies of their commander, but you cannot deprive the humblest peasant of his opinion - Confucius (Analects 9.25) The Analects of Confucius has been one of the most widely read and studied books in China for the last 2,000 years,... Zobraziť viac
An extraordinary New Approach to Healing the Mind and Body! Zobraziť viac
Featuring more than 400 entries, World War II Encyclopedia of Aircraft, Tanks & Warships is an illustrated reference work on the most important weapons of the Second World War. Zobraziť viac
With 190 photographs and illustrations, Kimonos reveals the intricacies of this classic Japanese clothing style from the 3rd century to the present. Zobraziť viac
Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, this selection of Zen quotations is the perfect compact volume of quotes to inspire readers. Zobraziť viac
Military aviation technology has developed enormously since the end of the Cold War, with new stealth aircraft and airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft augmenting the classic multirole fighters, strategic bombers and assault helicopters... Zobraziť viac
Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with 125 illustrations and photographs, Mahjong Illustrated will fascinate anyone interested in one of the world’s most widely-played games. Zobraziť viac
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is a modern classic. Written in English and first published in 1923, the book has gradually become a global bestseller, its wise words a favourite. Beautifully produced in a traditional Chinese binding and illustrated... Zobraziť viac
Small Arms looks in detail at 300 of the most widely used pistols, rifles, submachine guns, machine guns and other small arms of the last 100 years. It includes famous small arms such as the AK-47, the M16, the SA80, the Lee Enfield, the MP40, the MG42... Zobraziť viac
'Be like the headland on which the waves continually break. It stands firm and about it the boiling waters sink to sleep.' -Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 8.3Stoicism is a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in ancient Athens in the 3rd... Zobraziť viac
Bomber Aircraft of World War II features more than 100 of the greatest and most important aircraft to serve in the Axis and Allied forces during the Second World War.Classics such as the B-17 Flying Fortress, Avro Lancaster and Heinkel He 111 are... Zobraziť viac
Dickens's most famous ghost story was written in the autumn of 1843 as a reaction to the suffering of poor children during the early Victorian era. A Christmas Carol was fittingly published on 19th December that year and was an immediate and resounding... Zobraziť viac
The elegant pen-strokes and visual harmony of Chinese writing have long been admired in the west. Classical Chinese calligraphy is a popular and valuable art form, and with the increasing economic and cultural power of China, its writing is becoming... Zobraziť viac
Saris reveals the traditional dress of women in the Indian subcontinent. The word sari is derived from the Sanskrit word 'sarika' which means 'long piece of cloth'. The sari has remained an essential part of culture, tradition and fashion in South Asia... Zobraziť viac
Battles of the Bible Illustrated Atlas introduces 20 key battles, each with a contextual introduction, a description of the action, and an analysis of the aftermath. A specially-commissioned map illustrating the dispositions and movement of forces... Zobraziť viac
Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi (1207-73) was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic originally from Greater Khorasan in Iran. This Chinese-bound volume offers a selection of his many poems with a variety of themes,... Zobraziť viac
In The Mastery of Love, don Miguel Ruiz illuminates the fear-based beliefs and assumptions that undermine love and lead to suffering and drama in our relationships. Using insightful stories to bring his message to life... Zobraziť viac
