Naturalized Parrots of the World: Distribution, Ecology, and Impacts of the World's Most Colorful Colonizers, Hardcover - Stephen Pruett-Jones

Reducere. A remarkable exploration of naturalized parrots, among the most widely distributed birds in the world There are more than 350 species of parrots in...

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

The Voynich Manuscript is an extensively illustrated codex featuring cosmological and astrological diagrams interwoven with detailed herbal illustr...

DescriptionSteppes--semi-arid biomes dominated by forbs, grasses, and grass-like species, and characterized by extremes of cold and heat--occupy en...

The epitome of effervescence and centerpiece of celebration, Champagne has become a universal emblem of good fortune, and few can resist its sparkl...

Reducere. Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Steve Brusatte brings young scientists and readers ...

DescriptionThe only high-quality yet affordable edition available of the classic alchemical manuscript Splendor Solis, described as "the most magni...

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...

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...

Written in plain language, the book proposes a new perspective of Chinese development. Coevolutionary transformation is the key. Effects of China-A...

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. Celebrate of the history and significance of both the Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster for the company's 75th anniversary in this combined editio...

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...

Discover newly revealed secrets, hidden for a century, about the fascinating origins of the most widely used tarot system in the world. With never-...

Reducere. Stereotypes--both those intentional and those unconscious--and the harms they cause are increasingly featuring in the news. Here a team of top rese...

Reducere. In a world ever more congested and polluted with both toxins and noise, award-winning photographer Pete McBride takes readers on a once-in-a-lifeti...

Reducere. The captivating story of the famed Savoy Hotel's founders, told through three generations--and one hundred years--of glamour and high society. For ...

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. An undersea adventure narrated from the suffocating depths of the ocean floor--as time and oxygen are quickly running out--The Dive is the harrowin...

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.

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley LtdAuthor(s): DKNumber of pages: 144Collection: DK ExplorersPublication date: 2022Dimensions: 234 x 288 x 23Cover typ...

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

DescriptionThere are more species of freshwater mollusks--well over 5, 000--than all the mammal species of the world. Mollusks are also arguably th...

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

Reducere. In the ebullient spirit of Ocean's 8, The Heist, and Thelma & Louise, a sensational and entertaining memoir of the world's most notorious jewel thi...

A stunning investigation of the life and legend of Mexican kingpin Joaqu n Archivaldo "El Chapo" Guzm n Loera, building on Noah Hurowitz's revelato...

Publisher: Pearson Education LimitedAuthor(s): Charles KrebsNumber of pages: 652Publication date: 2013Dimensions: 216 x 274 x 22Cover type: Paperba...

An inspiring and uplifting collection of the most vibrant and colourful locations around the world - perfect for travellers, design and architectur...

Reducere. DescriptionIn this new scrapbook, Avatar: The Last Airbender's beloved character, Uncle Iroh, shares his memories and mementos with Prince Zuko. In...

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

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

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

Reducere. Meet the masterminds behind the greatest inventions in history with this nonfiction book for kids aged 7 to 9. Step into Leonardo da Vinci's worksh...

For fans of true crime, this fourth entry in the Profiles in Crime series presents history's most "elite" serial killers--master murderers who stre...

This book explores the fascinating hidden world of the planet's most peculiar creatures. It's packed with bizarre full-color images and breathtakin...