Plants That Kill - A Natural History of the World's Mos...
Plants That Kill is not a field guide, clinical care manual,...
Koh-I-Noor - The History of the World's Most Infamous D...
The first comprehensive and authoritative history of the Koh...
The Heirloom Tomato - From Garden to Table: Recipes, Po...
Every year, renowned grower Amy Goldman produces an amazing ...
The Secret of Chanel No. 5 - The Intimate History of th...
With its rich golden hue, art deco-inspired bottle, and time...
Wicked Plants - The A-Z of Plants That Kill, Maim, Into...
A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glinting red seed that s...
The Almost Complete History of the World - 75 Incredibl...
Recorded history is rich with events that have changed the c...
The Natural History Book - The Ultimate Visual Guide to...
A monumental and extraordinarily beautiful guide to Earths...
Botanical Treasury : Celebrating 40 of the World's Most...
Plants are typically thought of as beautiful; but they can a...
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregors A History of the World in 100 Objects take...
Four Seasons in Rome - On Twins, Insomnia and the Bigge...
On the same day that his wife gave birth to twins, Anthony D...
The Presidents Club - Inside the World's Most Exclusive...
The Presidents Club was born at Eisenhowers inauguration w...
The Dragon Behind the Glass - A True Story of Power, Ob...
A riveting journey into the bizarre world of the Asian arowa...
Destiny Disrupted - A History of the World Through Isla...
We in the west share a common narrative of world history. B...
Plants That Kill - A Natural History Of The World's Most Poisonou
The World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition
Immense and beautiful almost drinkable Midweek, BBC Radio 4 Simply superb work
buy it if you like wine at all. Victoria Moore, The Telegraph If I owned only one wine book, it would be this one. And this edition, please. Andrew Jefford, Decanter Few wine books can be called classic but the first edition of The World Atlas of Wine made publishing history when it appeared ...
Delphi - A History of the Center of the Ancient World
The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the omphalosthe center or navelof the ancient world for more than 1000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphis oracular priestess; to set up monuments to the gods; and to take part in competitions. In this richly illustrated account, Mich...
The Good Cook's Book of Mustard - One of the World's Most Beloved Condiments, with more than 100 recipes
Some single, simple things, like mustard, have a wealth of history and a path of stories, usually known only to a few
Even if you dont think youre interested in mustard, after reading this delightful book, you will be! Deborah Madison, The Savory Way The sharp, bright taste of mustard has been used to enhance food for centuries, and all the varietiesfrom the classic yellow Frenchs ...
Ask A North Korean - Defectors Talk About Their Lives Inside the World's Most Secretive Nation
The weekly column Ask a North Korean published by NK News invites readers from around the globe to pose questions to North Korean defectors. By way of these provocative interviews, the North Koreans themselves provide authentic, first-person testimonies about what is really happening inside the Hermit Kingdom!The North Korean contributors to this book include:* Seong who came to South ...
Maps That Changed The World
A stunning compilation of the most important, dramatic, beautiful and inspirational maps. An ancient Chinese proverb suggests, They are wise parents who give their children roots and wings and a map. Maps That Changed the World features some of the worlds most famous maps, stretching back to a time when cartography was in its infancy and the edge of the world was a barrier to explora...
Botanical Treasury : Celebrating 40 of the World's Most Fascinati
Plants are typically thought of as beautiful; but they can also be deadly; bizarre; rare; and iconic. Brought together in a collection of frameable art prints paired with a book detailing their stories; The Botanical Treasury features forty of the worldâs most fascinating plants in a beautiful collectorâs box. The illustrations are taken from the Kew art collections and archives and incl...
Hunting El Chapo - Taking Down the World's Most-Wanted Drug-Lord
The incredible, untold story of the American agent who captured El Chapo, the worlds most-wanted drug-lord. Every generation has its larger-than-life criminal legend living beyond the reach of the law: Billy the Kid, Al Capone, Ronnie Biggs, Pablo Escobar. But for every one of these criminals, theres a Wyatt Earp, Pat Garrett or Slipper of the Yard. For Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman-Loera a.k.a. ...
A Brief History of the End of the World
Most peoples concept of the end of the world comes from the book of Revelation. Alternative apocalypses can be found in the Zoroastrianism of ancient Persia, in ancient Hindu scriptures and Norse myths. Today, there are an estimated 25 million Christian fundamentalists in the US who believe it will come with the Rapture; others point to an ecological catastrophe, the AIDS pandemic or nuc...
Photos That Changed the World
Now available in an updated and revised edition, Photos that Changed the World gathers together images of pivotal moments in world history in one stunning volume. In lavish two-page spreads, this book presents nearly one hundred of historys most memorable photographs from the Wright Brothers first flight to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, from Martin Luther Kings I Have a Dream speech to Nels...
Race to the End of the World - The Mapmaker Chronicles Book 1 - a bestselling adventure for fans of Emily Rodda and Rick...
A map of the world? Why did the King need one of those? Besides, everyone knew that if you went too far in either direction youd fall off the edge, and if that didnt kill you Genesi the dragon of death would be waiting. The King is determined to discover what lies beyond the known world, and has promised a handsome prize to the ships captain who can bring him a map of the whole globe. To do ...
The Heirloom Tomato - From Garden to Table: Recipes, Portraits, and History of the World's Most Beautiful Fruit
Every year, renowned grower Amy Goldman produces an amazing 600 varieties of tomatoes on her estate in New Yorks Hudson Valley. Here, in 56 delicious recipes, 200 gorgeous photos, and Goldmans erudite, charming prose, is the cream of the crop.From glorious heirloom beefsteaks that delicious tomato you had as a kid but cant seem to find anymore to exotica like the ground tomato (a tiny ...
The Most Beautiful Walk in the World - A Pedestrian in Paris
Thrust into the unlikely role of professional literary walking tour guide, an expat writer provides the most irresistibly witty and revealing tour of Paris in years.In this enchanting memoir, acclaimed author and long- time Paris resident John Baxter remembers his yearlong experience of giving literary walking tours through the city. Baxter sets off with unsuspecting tourists in tow on the...
Between the World and Me - Notes on the First 150 Years in America
For Ta-Nehisi Coates, history has always been personal. At every stage of his life, hes sought in his explorations of history answers to the mysteries that surrounded him most urgently, why he, and other black people he knew, seemed to live in fear. What were they afraid of? In Tremble for My Country, Coates takes readers along on his journey through Americas history of race and its conte...
Four Seasons in Rome - On Twins, Insomnia and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World
On the same day that his wife gave birth to twins, Anthony Doerr received the Rome Prize, an award that gave him a year-long stipend and studio in Rome
`Four Seasons in Rome charts the repercussions of that day, describing Doerrs varied adventures in one of the most enchanting cities in the world, and the first year of parenthood. He reads Pliny, Dante, and Keats the chroniclers of Rome ...
The Geography of Genius - A Search for the World's Most Creative Places from Ancient Athens to Silicon Valley
An intellectual odyssey, a travelers diary, and a comic novel all rolled into one. Smart, original, and utterly delightful. -Daniel Gilbert, Harvard professor and bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness A charming mix of history and wisdom cloaked as a rollicking travelogue. -Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve Jobs Travel the world with Eric Weiner, the New York Times ...
Scary Monsters and Super Creeps - In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts
Dom Joly sets off round the world again, but this time hes not looking to holiday in a danger zone hes monster hunting. Ever since he was given a copy of Arthur C. Clarkes Mysterious World for his ninth birthday Dom has been obsessed with the world of cryptozoology (monster hunting), and in Scary Monsters and Super Creeps he heads to six completely different destinations to investigate lo...
A History of the Crusades III - The Kingdom of Acre and the Later Crusades
The third volume of Steven Runcimans classic, hugely influential trilogy on the history of the Crusades The whole tale is one of faith and folly, courage and greed, hope and disillusion Steven Runcimans triumphant three-volume A History of the Crusades remains an unsurpassed account of the events that changed the world and continue to resonate today. This final volume of the trilogy be...
That Near Death Thing - Inside the Most Dangerous Race in the World
The Isle of Man TT the worlds most dangerous race as seen through the eyes of Cummins, Martin, McGuinness and Dunlop. THAT NEAR DEATH THING is a life-affirming journey to the heart of the worlds most dangerous race. The Isle of Man TT is a throwback to a maverick era that existed before PR platitudes and PC attitudes. WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR-shortlisted author Rick Broadbe...
The Fender Telecaster - The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World
An in-depth history and celebration of over six decades of the Tele, now available in paperback.The Fender Telecaster is a working-class hero and the ultimate blue-collar guitar. It wasnt meant to be elegant, pretty, or sophisticated. Designed to be a utilitarian musical instrument, it has lived up to that destiny. In the hands of players from Muddy Waters to James Burton, Bruce Springsteen to J...
The World is Your Burger - A Cultural History
An encyclopaedic, eye-catching tribute to one of the worlds most popular foods the humble hamburger Celebrate the classic hamburger with this unprecedented collection of essays, photographs, and ephemera a colourful look at the burgers origins and impact, assembled by a true burgerphile whose passion has taken him around the globe. Perfect for home cooks and pop-culture addicts alike, ...
Twenty-Six Seconds - A Personal History of the Zapruder Film
Abraham Zapruder didnt know when he ran home to grab his video camera on November 22, 1963 that this single spontaneous decision would change his familys life for generations to come. Originally intended as a home movie of President Kennedys motorcade, Zapruders film of the JFK assassination is now shown in every American history class, included in Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit questions, a...