A pocket flexibound guide with 100 illustrations and photographs, Mahjong will fascinate anyone interested in one of the world’s most widely-played games.
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.
Arranged according to the body’s different structures and systems, Human Anatomy includes over 250 fully annotated artworks, photographs and medical images, and is a highly detailed but simply written, pocket guide that will appeal to general readers and students alike.
Modern Artillery brings together 300 of the most important examples of artillery used or designed since 1900. From hand-held anti-tank devices, anti-aircraft guns... Læs mere
Presented in a handy pocket format, Small Arms offers an overview of small arms development over the past century. Arranged by type, each small arm is... Læs mere
American Classic Cars looks in detail at the 300 most celebrated machines from the US from 1914 to the year 2000. Arranged chronologically,... Læs mere
The sayings known as Cheng yu are used frequently in Chinese. Chinese Proverbs features over 75 of the more than 5,000 Cheng yu, reproduced in a pocket format.... Læs mere
Illustrated pocket edition with an expert introduction and editorial notes, this complete edition of the Analects from Confucius and his disciples will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, spirituality and Chinese culture.
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. Each of the aircraft is illustrated with artworks and photographs.
Strange Animals is a compelling introduction to some of nature’s most curious beasts. Arranged geographically, over 180 photographs are accompanied by fascinating captions explaining the... Læs mere
Illustrated throughout with 200 outstanding photographs, Endangered Animals presents an in-depth look at around 100 species of animal from around the world, all of which are currently... Læs mere
Illustrated throughout with 200 outstanding photographs, Dangerous Animals presents an in-depth look at the natural world’s most deadly creatures, from poisonous spiders and sea snakes to aggressive lions and man-eating sharks.