Maps, Annotated: The World’s 300 Greatest Maps Explained (ISBN 9780241682845) is an illustrated journey through the history of mapmaking, featuring more than 300 celebrated maps, from ancient star charts and Babylonian world views to the Aztec map of Tenochtitlán and the...
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A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy (ISBN 9780241682807) traces the development of astrology, divination, and prophecy across cultures and centuries, from ancient Mesopotamia through to modern practices. The book covers global beliefs, symbolic systems, historic figures, and the social significance of interpreting the...
Read MoreThe Moon: From Imagination to Exploration
The Moon: From Imagination to Exploration (ISBN 978-0241569504) is a richly illustrated journey through humanity’s relationship with the Moon, from night‑sky guide and driver of tides to a focus of scientific inquiry and a lasting force in art, literature, and popular culture. It traces origins, myths, calendars, telescopes, and the space...
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