Bridges: A History of the World's Most Spectacular Spans, Hardcover - Judith Dupre

From the best-selling author of Skyscrapers comes the much-anticipated revised edition of her magnificent chronological tour of the world's most si...

DescriptionThe complete story of snow, this is the first book to fully examine snow as a historical, cultural, and scientific phenomenon. From "Win...

Reducere. The expanse of western civilization was hindered by a mosquito bite. For centuries, malaria devastated the European explorers who defined the conto...

From towering cliffs, to thunderous waterfalls and echoing caves, everything has a story to tell. Suitable for proficient readers, developing the h...

The only guide you'll need for getting around BaliEverything you need is in this one convenient travel guide--including a large pull-out map This u...

Reducere. The behind-the-scenes story of the most extraordinary building in the world, from the bestselling author of SkyscrapersIn this groundbreaking histo...

Sean McIndoe of Down Goes Brown, one of hockey's favourite and funniest writers, takes aim at the game's most memorable moments--especially if they...

The Raphael Trail. The Secret History of One of the World's Most Precious Works of Art - Joanna Pitman

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Reducere. 2015 Amelia Bloomer Project List This close look at Wonder Woman's history portrays a complicated heroine who is more than just a female Superman w...

Reducere. North Georgia Moonshine: A History of the Lovells & Other Liquor Makers, Hardcover

An exploration of the world's most important medicinal plants, the compounds they produce and how they benefit the human body. With diagrams, photo...

Reducere. Finally, a book for every bridge fan -- never before has there been a comprehensive history of the game, filled with anecdotes about famous players...

A mindbending history of the greatest puzzles of all time, by the author of The Things That Nobody Knows.

Reducere. A narrative history of how Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa came to be the most famous in the world - and one of the most powerful cul...

The full story of the SAS, from formation in the sand dunes of Africa during World War II to present action in the Middle East, and incorporates ju...

DescriptionSicily grows the world's finest fruit Discover the orange and the thousands of tales told of it--the curiosities, techniques, traditions...

DescriptionTo access the power of crystals, you must know their stories. Crystal Lore, Legends & Myths presents these fascinating histories and leg...

BuzzFeed's popular travel vertical Bring Me!-the #1 most viewed travel publisher on the web-delivers an insider's guide to hundreds of incredible p...

Reducere. Shrouds have long held a special place among the sacred relics of Christendom. In the Middle Ages, shrouds, like holy relics, were the prize posses...

Reducere. Understanding North Korean Through the Eyes of Defectors. The weekly column Ask a North Korean, published by NK News, invites readers from around t...

One of NPR's Best Books of the Year An Amazon Best History and Best Nonfiction Book of 2019 So Far "Gripping. . . R]eads like a crime novel in the ...

Reducere. A vibrant and colorful history of Crayola crayons, from the company's origin story, the birth of the Crayola crayon, the evolution of the iconic cr...

Reducere. The mission was to kill the most wanted man in the world--an operation of such magnitude that it couldn't be handled by just any military or intell...

Reducere. Explore the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most important cities. This illustrated history book provides a fascinating insight i...

Lager - it's both the world's most loved and most maligned of beers, enjoyed by billions the world over but often sneered at by beer aficionados. B...

Reducere. Hunting Eichmann is the first complete narrative of a relentless and harrowing international manhunt.When the Allies stormed Berlin in the last day...

Reducere. Panama City Beach: Tales from the World's Most Beautiful Beaches, Hardcover

Reducere. How do you use your local library? Does it arrive at your door on the back of an elephant? Can it float down the river to you? Or does it occupy a ...

Description"This is a freaking great book and I highly recommend it...if you are passionate about the history of 'the world's greatest city, ' this...

A visual exploration of the Paris dining scene, with stories, guides, and recommendations from everyday patrons and famous aficionados alike Paris ...

Reducere. Tag along on this New York Times bestselling "witty, entertaining romp" (The New York Times Book Review) as Eric Winer travels the world, from Athe...

Reducere. DescriptionPack up the car and enjoy thirty gorgeous drives through the soaring mountains, broad valleys, and endless plains of Colorado. This indi...

Reducere. World's Best Bank is a strategic guide to leveraging digitalization and creating better experiences for your customers. This book tells how DBS Ban...

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Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Mark FeltonIt is April 1945 and the world's most prized horses are about to be slaughtered... As the Red Army closes in on ...

Reducere. Rich in history and admirable scholarship. . . . It's a fine grande champagne of a book, to be savored over and over.-Patricia Wells, author of The...

DescriptionThis wide-ranging and lavish book, substantially updated and adapted for this new large-format edition, presents an expert survey of the...

DescriptionPack up the car and enjoy gorgeous drives through some of the most spectacular scenery the area has to offer. This series of indispensab...

Reducere. Colossus explores some of the greatest feats of engineering in history, from ancient pyramids to enormous bridges to towering skyscrapers. Have you...

Reducere. Rich in history and admirable scholarship. . . . It's a fine grande champagne of a book, to be savored over and over.-Patricia Wells, author of The...

A wonderfully entertaining celebration of that most unique of creatures: the sloth.