Charts the human love affair with the heavens in both art and science.
How did wine surpass all other beverages to achieve global domination? In Wine, Marc Millon travels back to the origins of modern man to find the answer, discovering that this heady drink is intertwined with the roots of civilization itself.
A full account of Renaissance artist Raphael’s prodigious yet short-lived career.
Explores humankind’s age-old quest for the meaning of fossils.
Niccolo Guicciardini's enlightening biography offers an accessible introduction to Newton's celebrated work in mathematics, optics and astronomy and to how Newton... Læs mere
A ground-breaking, beautifully illustrated study of the father of French painting, Nicolas Poussin.
This sumptuously illustrated book tells the remarkable story of the mulberry tree.
A full portrait of the complex and brilliant Spanish poet and dramatist Federico García Lorca.
All aboard for a delicious ride on nine legendary railway journeys! Food on the Move focuses on the culinary history of these... Læs mere
Gin: A Global History features many enticing recipes and images from the past and present of gin. The book will entice both cocktail aficionados and students of socio-political change, as it chronicles gin's evolution from humble berry to modern alcoholic marvel.
Gifts of the Gods: A History of Food in Greece is a comprehensive history of Greek food from prehistoric times to the 21st century. The book reveals the... Læs mere
A richly illustrated, cogent overview of the cultural and ecological significance of the birch tree.