From imperial residences and aristocratic estates to hotels and urban mansions, Abandoned Palaces uses stunning photographs to tell the stories behind dilapidated structures from all around the world.
Featuring more than 180 vivid photographs, Asia offers a pictorial exploration of this great and varied continent in all its majesty from ancient Chinese wonders, Indian palaces, Korean temples and modern Japanese cuisine.
Treasures of the Aztecs, Inca and other Mesoamericans is a photographic celebration of the wonders of the pre-Columbian Americas, from Aztec pyramids to Mayan calendars and much more.
Forests cover a third of our planet’s land mass. They are home to more than three-quarters of the world’s species. They absorb a quarter of the carbon dioxide that industries pump into the air.... Læs mere
Featuring battle maps and graphics, Tank Warfare Illustrated Atlas ranges from the first significant use of tanks at Cambrai during WW I... Læs mere
Air Warfare Illustrated Atlas is a highly illustrated, accessible account of the development of aerial warfare, from the first... Læs mere
Illustrated with 300 photographs, Falconry provides a photographic introduction to the sport of hawking and falconry today, with details of all the tools and techniques required.
Using specially commissioned maps and artworks to illustrate the battles, equipment and tactics of the era, Medieval Warfare Illustrated Atlas shows in detail the... Læs mere
Animals profiles over 400 of the world’s most fascinating species, grouped by order then family; each family section contains examples of key species, illustrated with detailed... Læs mere
This stunningly-illustrated, accessible reference work features the most impressive and formidable dinosaurs to have been discovered. The entries are arranged by chronological... Læs mere
Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, this selection of Chinese quotations is the perfect compact volume of quotes to inspire readers.
Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding 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.