Explore seventeen-syllable worlds. New translations of four masters, original Japanese, phonetic guides, and evocative art. A timeless celebration of accessible poetry. Zobraziť viac
From the ancient world to the present day, from the natural world to man-made structures, Wonders of the World explores the most awe-inspiring places from around the globe. From waterfalls to deserts, from bridges to opera houses, from palaces to... 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
'Every age has its own kind of war.' - Clausewitz, On War Raids, invasions and sieges; trench battles, naval encounters and aerial dogfights; civil wars, guerrilla wars, trade wars and nuclear wars; wars of succession, religion and independence - wars... Zobraziť viac
Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, this selection of Chinese quotations is the perfect compact volume of quotes to inspire readers. Zobraziť viac
The Ancient Egyptians used a hieroglyphic writing system that still resonates today for its graphic representation of things, people, pharaohs and concepts. These hieroglyphics were discovered by adventurers and archeologists in temples, tombs and on... Zobraziť viac
If you're born in the Chinese year of the Rat, what are your characteristics? With whom is someone born in the year of the Ox most compatible? And what are the worst flaws associated with your Chinese star sign? Chinese Astrology is a beautifully... Zobraziť viac
Before the Roman Empire, the Celts dominated central and western Europe. Highly illustrated, Celts examines the different tribes and how they lived, fought and survived as a people, revealing the truth behind the stories of naked warriors, beheadings,... Zobraziť viac
Beautifully produced in traditional hand binding and with 150 illustrations and artworks of key popes, this book will fascinate anyone interested in inspiring religious figures from St Peter to Leo XIV. Zobraziť viac
A pocket illustrated guide with 100 illustrations and photographs, Chess Illustrated will fascinate anyone interested in the material culture of one of the world’s oldest and most widely played games. Zobraziť viac
Modern Artillery brings together 300 of the most important examples of artillery used or designed since 1900. Beginning with the guns that pounded the trenches in World War I, the book details all the major forms of artillery in service throughout the... Zobraziť viac
Armour has been a key element of protective clothing since the dawn of warfare, with scale mail suits recorded from the Sumerian Empire. Chain mail was widely used by the Roman legions, and thereafter in much of Europe. In the early Medieval period,... Zobraziť viac
"Quickly, the dragon came at him, encouraged As Beowulf fell back; its breath flared, And he suffered, wrapped around in swirling flames" - BeowulfSet in the pagan world of 6th-century Scandinavia, the 3,000-line Beowulf is the longest epic poem... Zobraziť viac
Long shrouded in secrecy, alchemy is now recognized as the ancestor of modern chemistry.Before the advent of modern science, alchemy was the ancient art of transformation, a way of combining matter to create a divine force. Today alchemy retains a... Zobraziť viac
The mythology of the Vikings is still alive today in popular culture: everyone knows of Thor, the Norse god of war (made popular through the Marvel Cinematic Universe); Ragnaroek, the great battle at the end of the world, where many gods and heroes... Zobraziť viac
Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated features classic figures from ancient mythology, from the famous Zeus and Aphrodite to lesser known examples such as Demeter and Hyperion. Including gods and goddesses throughout Ancient Greek history, the book tells the... Zobraziť viac
Completed in 1258, Sa'di's Gulistan ('The Rose Garden') contains a wide-ranging selection of stories, anecdotes and poems offering advice and reflections on human existence, love, governing, education, and the nature of freedom - just as a rose garden... Zobraziť viac
Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, this selection of Taoist quotations is the perfect compact volume of quotes to inspire readers. 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
