A richly illustrated history of both North- and South-Korean art, ranging from the late-nineteenth century to the present day.
Chillies traces the culinary journey of the spice and uncovers cultural and spiritual links between chillies and humans, from their use as an aphrodisiac, to the recent discovery that chilli heat shows promise as a treatment for neuropathic pain, prostate cancer and leukaemia.
Extensively illustrated with images of the lunar surface, The Moon is an accessible introduction that will appeal to both amateur and professional astronomers and all those fascinated by Earth's natural satellite
A masterful and eminently readable account of the Ancient Greek diaspora.
An up-to-date, beautifully illustrated investigation of the planet Mercury.
An informed and entertaining history that takes readers from the world’s first restaurants in Kaifeng to the latest high-end dining experiences.
This compelling account of the myth of St George, one of the most significant mythic figures in Christian culture and many other religions, describes St George's lively and... Læs mere
A vivid, beautifully ilustrated account of the Netherlands’ rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in 1568.
Feasts and Fasts: A History of Indian Food is an exploration of Indian cuisine in the context of the country's religious, moral, social and philosophical development.
An eerie history of our conversations with the dead.
The most up-to-date account available of Mars, a small world with a big reputation.
A new account of Renaissance poet, scholar, soldier and cleric John Donne.