Bears is an introduction to an animal that has fascinated and terrified people throughout history. With full captions explaining how the species hunts and feeds, rears its young and migrates, it... Læs mere
With full captions explaining how the species and its subspecies hunts and feeds, rears its young and migrates, and whether it is endangered and protected, Wolves is a brilliant examination in 150 outstanding colour photographs of this fascinating animal.
Birds of Prey – or raptors – are some of the most captivating bird species in the world. Think of eagles and condors, vultures, hawks and kites, but also owls and ospreys. With full... Læs mere
Mushrooms provides a concise guide to the world’s major mushrooms and toadstools. Each entry includes details of the fungi’s main features, such as the shape... Læs mere
With full captions explaining the difference between the species, their behaviour and feeding habits, Whales & Dolphins is a vibrant look at these marine mammals in 180 vivid photographs.
Exploring the history, religion, literature, and art of the ancient Egyptians, Ancient Egypt offers a compact photographic guide, from the 4000 BC Naqada culture to the end of the Ptolemy dynasty with the suicide of Cleopatra in 30 BC.
Warplanes of World War II provides a detailed look at 50 key aircraft in service between 1939 and 1945. Warplanes profiled include fighters, bombers, fighter-bombers, ground attack and other aircraft from the US, USSR, Germany, UK, Japan, France, Poland and Italy.
Ships: Visual Encyclopedia provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day.... Læs mere
With detailed captions explaining the origins, habitat and behaviour of these fascinating species, Crocodiles, Alligators & Lizards... Læs mere
Bushido is the chivalric code of moral principles that the Samurai followed: rectitude, courage, benevolence, respect, honesty, honour and loyalty.... Læs mere
Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding and with a timeless design, Haiku features 90 classic poems from four poets: Matsuo Basho, Yosa Buson, Kobayashi... Læs mere
Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with a new 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.