Books That Changed History (ISBN 978-0241289334) is a unique encyclopedia spanning the history of the written word, from 3000 BCE to the modern day. Chronological chapters show the evolution of human knowledge and the changing ways in which books are made. Discover incredible coverage of history’s most influential books including the Mahabharata,...
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Jewel: A Celebration of the Earth’s Treasures (ISBN 9780241226032) is a visually stunning guide to the world’s most captivating gemstones, organic gems, and precious metals, celebrating nature’s artistry and human craftsmanship. The book illustrates the story of materials from agate to zoisite across cultures and centuries, featuring important jewels...
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Great City Maps (ISBN 978-0241226117) is a visually rich exploration of the world’s most iconic city maps, bringing together beautifully detailed cartographic masterpieces from ancient hubs to modern metropolises. With maps spanning continents and centuries, readers journey from Athens and Alexandria to Cape Town and Cairo, each city revealed in...
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The Bicycle Book (ISBN 978-0241226117) is an extraordinary celebration of the history of cycling from BMX and mountain biking, to track and road racing. Take a ride through the sport’s history and discover classic and cutting-edge bicycles, following the evolution of cycling throughout the decades. Luped® Media Research sourced and licensed...
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Body of Art (ISBN 9780714869667) is the first book to explore the various ways the human body has been both an inspiration and a medium for artists over hundreds of thousands of years. Unprecedented in its scope, it examines the many different manifestations of the body in art, from Anthony Gormley and Maya Lin sculptures to eight-armed Hindu gods and...
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