Ponderables, Philosophy - An Illustrated History of Tho...
Here is the essential guide to philosophy, an authoritative ...
100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design
100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design - University textbook ...
Ponderables, Mathematics - An Illustrated History of Nu...
Legend has it that the first magic square, where all lines a...
21 Speeches That Shaped Our World - The people and idea...
In this fascinating book, Chris Abbott, a leading political ...
100 Headlines That Changed The World
Newpapers are a form of instant history, capturing forever t...
Ponderables, Philosophy - An Illustrated History Of Thought (Pond
The Undoing Project - A Friendship that Changed the World
THE NEW INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BIG SHORT AND FLASH BOYS A gripping account of how two psychologists reshaped the way we think
What a story it is Sunday Times Youll love it
full of surprises and no small degree of tragedy Tim Harford In 1969 two men met on a university campus. Their names were Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky. They were different in eve...
Unreasonable Hope - Finding Faith in the God Who Brings Purpose to Your Pain
Where was God when How could God allow Why These are the questions that flood our hearts and minds when the unimaginable happens. When things go horribly wrong and the world seems to be unraveling, how do you believe in Gods goodness How do you cling to hope Chad Veach directs readers away from cliche Sunday-School answers that fail to offer real comfort or faith-building insights. In...
History Year by Year
Join us on a journey through the ages, from the origins of our earliest African ancestors right up until the present day. History Year By Year will take you through history like never before; discover the events, cultures, inventions and ideas that have shaped the world in this innovative and visually impressive book that presents the who, where and what of history through our detaile...
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...
When Fashion Really Works
The true power of fashion lies in how well it epitomizes the attitudes of an era or class, how it uses or drives current technology, and how it redefines the publics collective tastes. In When Fashion Really Works, fashion insider Marnie Fogg explores 80 carefully selected garments that changed the fashion world. From Chanels little black dress to Levis denim jeans to the gingham bikini ...
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...
How We Eat with Our Eyes and Think with Our Stomachs - the hidden influences that shape your eating habits
From optical illusions, to genes, to the environment the surprising factors that drive what, when, and how we eat We make over 200 decisions sometimes subconscious, often irrational about food every day. Some of them we know were making- what to eat, how to eat it, and many more. What we dont know is how each of those decisions is manipulated by our environment, the food industry, an...
Handmade Walls - 22 Inspiring Ideas to Bring Your Walls to Life
Beautiful DIY decor for a one-of-a-kind home!Cant afford to buy that amazing piece from your favorite gallery? Unoriginal, store-bought art leaving you
uninspired? With Handmade Walls, you can finally grasp that creative look youve always wanted without spending a fortune or succumbing to that cookie-cutter feel. Inside this book, you will find 22 imaginative ideas that will encourage you...
History of Pin-up Magazines - Volume 1 to 3
The Birth of Newsstand Pin-up. This is the definitive annotated and illustrated history of pin-up magazines 1900-1969. Open your notebooks, sharpen your pencils, and get ready for a history lesson like none youve ever experienced. Youre about to learn everything you could ever want to know about the world history of mens magazines not magazines about sports, not fashion, not hunting or...
Doctor Who - The Legends of River Song
Hello, sweetie! Melody Pond, Melody Malone, River SongaShe has had many names. Whoever she really is, this archaeologist and time traveller has had more adventures (and got into more trouble) than most people in the universe. And shes written a lot of it down. Well, when youre married to a Time Lord (or possibly not), you have to keep track of what you did and when. Especially as it may no...
Fremantle Dockers - An Illustrated History
Fremantle Dockers An Illustrated History pays tribute to the rich heritage of one of Western Australias most successful clubs. The Dockers became the second team from Western Australia to be admitted into the national competition in 1994 a testament to the rich football tradition and history associated with Fremantle. This book celebrates the clubs 20th anniversary in the AFL. Beautifull...
Crucial Conversations - Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition
The New York Times bestseller that changed the way millions communicate[Crucial Conversations] draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . . This book deserves to take its place as one of the key thought leadership contributions of our time. -from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective...
The Modern Kitchen - Objects that changed the way we cook, eat and live
The kitchen is the heart of the home its where we spend leisure time as a family, where we feed ourselves and where we entertain our friends. The average western family spends more money on the kitchen than they do on a car or a holiday.â We fill our kitchens with objects and tools that reflect our needs, tastes and desires. There is nowhere else in daily domestic life where design imping...
The Map That Changed the World - A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption
In the summer of 1815 an extraordinary hand-painted map was published in London. Some eight feet tall and six feet wide, brightly coloured in sea-blue, green, bright yellow, orange, umber it presented England and Wales in a beguiling and unfamiliar mixture of lines and patches and stippled shapes. It was the product of one mans obsession with rocks, a passion that sustained him whilst the ...
Be Who You Are
Be old. Be young.Speak your language. Be proud of where youre from.Just BE WHO YOU ARE! Who better than Todd Parr to remind kids that their unique traits are what make them so special? With nods to everything from race to gender expression to economic background, Todd offers a 2016 twist on the themes that made his all-time best-selling book Its Okay to Be Different such a beloved classic. ...
Why I Love You - 100 Reasons
Falling in love is one of lifes greatest experiences. We search for that one person who will complete us, the one who will fill our hearts with joy and bring a sense of belonging to our world. There are thousands of reasons why we fall in love, but often when it comes to telling that special someone just how we feel it can be hard to say
Why I Love You is a heartfelt collection of 100 thoug...
Written out of History
Some of Americas most important founders have been erased from our history books. In the fight to restore the true meaning of the Constitution, their stories must be told. In the earliest days of our nation, a handful of unsung heroesincluding women, slaves, and an Iroquois chiefmade crucial contributions to our republic. They pioneered the ideas that led to the Bill of Rights, the separatio...
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...
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...
36 Questions That Changed My Mind About You
Inspired by the real psychology study popularised by the New York Times and its Modern Love column, this contemporary YA/crossover is perfect for fans of Eleanor and Park, Jo Jo Moyes, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Cecila Ahern. Two random strangers. Thirty-six questions to make them fall in love. Hildy and Paul each have their own reasons for taking part in the psychology study (in Pauls case...
Crash Bang Wallop - The Inside Story of London's Big Bang and a Financial Revolution that Changed the World
Published to mark the 30th anniversary of the financial revolution known as Big Bang, Crash Bang Wallop will tell the gripping story of how the changes introduced in the 1980s in the City of London transformed our world. Perhaps more than anything, Big Bang revolutionised the international markets, as the capital became a testing ground for financial globalisation, with huge repercussions for...