Offers an interpretive history of Mexican art and architecture from the Spanish Conquest to the early decades of the 21st century. The author shows how artists in Mexico... Læs mere
Focusing on the succession of the rulers of imperial Rome, this title guides readers to each reign and its main events. This title features biographical portraits of the 56 principal emperors from Augustus to Constantine.
Showcases textile and surface design by some of the most exciting up-and-coming designers worldwide and points to the future of this... Læs mere
Huxley presents the story of natural history as seen through the lives, observations, and discoveries of the worlds greatest naturalists. Many of those who are described here also... Læs mere
Explores different formal ways of representing the passage of time and at the same time the unavoidable but marvellous stillness of portraits.
Offering a creative and fun approach to math (and problem solving) for children who love hands-on learning, this fill-in book helps... Læs mere
Ian Baker’s memoir of his journey to the long-hidden source of the Shangri-La myth – ‘one of the most extraordinary tales of adventure and discovery ever told’ (San Francisco Chronicle)
An engaging and enlightening reappraisal of cutting-edge fashion that confirms that there are no limits to the creative imagination in clothing the human form.
Contains everything you need to know about the development and survival of life on Earth. This book includes detailed comparative anatomy, evolutionary legacies, and the breakthrough theories of eminent scientists.
A unique survey of seven great Asian empires, powerful forces on the world stage during a thousand years of history and that continue to resonate in regional and global politics today.
A fun, well-structured collection of facts and trivia about the climate.