One of the least-known places on the planet, the only continent on earth with no indigenous population, Antarctica is a world apart. From a leading...
A beautifully illustrated guide to over seventy-five important journeys in world literature, spanning more than thirty countries and twenty-five hundred yearsFrom Homer’s Odyssey, Chaucer’s Canterbury...
The ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts - now in its second edition....
Bring the diversity and drama of the bird world to life with this encyclopedic new edition. A must-have for every avian enthusiast, this catalogue showcases...
Fully updated edition of Britannica’s landmark children’s encyclopedia, with up-to-the-minute facts, figures and images, featuring everything from supernovas to Taylor Swift, and from ancient Egypt...
The definitive illustrated guide to Dragons - the most iconic creatures in the D&,amp,D universe. Unleash the ultimate draconic compendium with Dungeons &,amp, Dragons: The...
Everything that you need to know about The Little Prince, from the first draft of the Saint Exupery novel to the recent animated film by...
A thrilling introduction to the world of storms, told in the unmistakable voice of Hank Schyma. Over three decades of storm chasing, Hank Schyma has...
Power Up! Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years is jam-packed with content from all seventeen Super Mario games--from the...
For however smart your Roomba or Alexa might seem, historically, robots have been fairly dumb. They are only able to do their jobs when given...
Shortlisted for the Deutscher Memorial Prize 2023This book presents an encompassing, detailed and thorough overview and reconstruction of Lefebvre's theory of space and of the...
Through 70 stunning infographics and maps, this exciting and timely book looks at the borders that define our current world.There are borders that...
From the earliest green shoots to dense tropical forests, discover how plants spread across the world to build our environment.Plants first emerged on a very...
- How can the colours of a map reinforce our biases?- What does a postcolonial map of the world look like?- How do indigenous communities...
From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the...
The definitive guide to the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body. The most detailed popular reference book on human anatomy available, this...
Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served up on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true...
Immerse yourself in stories and pictures of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses. Herbs have been used by humans throughout history -...
Trace the tumultuous history of Europe during the Early Middle Ages through 90 specially commissioned maps and a authoritative narrative.Medieval Europe remains a mystery to...
A new exploration of our conception of reality, by one of the world’s most influential philosophersHow do we understand the world and our place in...