The Biographic senes presents an entirely new way of looking at the lives of the world's greatest thinkers and creatives. It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits and achievements of ea
It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits, and achievements of each subject, and uses infographics to convey each of them in vivid snapshots. The result is a quick-fire journey through t
Canon's exciting new upper-level, semi-pro model, the EOS 40D offers Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, along with a 10.1-megapixel
From 1895, "Hobbies Weekly" brought much-needed practical advice and inspiration to bespectacled boys in V-neck pullovers, young ladies in sensible shoes and their pipe-smoking parents (of both sexes)
Written by experts and with real life examples, these guides are jargon-free, full-color and easy to use. This title covers Canon's entry-level digital SLR, the EOS 1000D/Rebel XS, which offers 10-meg
The 20th century saw Britain involved in many armed conflicts, from the First and Second World Wars to the two Gulf Wars, and encompassing wars in Korea, Suez, the Falklands and the rest. This book f
Small Wood Projects deals with some of the more manageable ideas to come out of Hobbies’ Dereham, UK offices over the 70 years of its weekly publication run. Hobbies was essential reading in many loun
This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject and take you a step further. Expert advice, with useful hints and tips, is gi
Nikon's new high-end compact digital camera the Nikon Coolpix P7100, a contender against Canon's popular PowerShot G12, will appeal to those who want full control from their compact, perhaps as a DSLR
An iconic decade in pictures. The Swinging Sixties was the fashion and cultural scene that flourished in Great Britain during the 1960s, with 'Swinging London' as the hip capital. The predominantly yo
One of the world's great cities, England’s capital has long been an icon not only for the seven million inhabitants who live and work there, but also for the many visitors who flock to the metropolis
HRH Queen Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 at the age of 27, the 40th monarch since William the Conqueror and the g
This fascinating book traces the development and style of women’s and men's clothing from the end of the 19th century to the present day in an intriguing selection of fashion photography from the vast
It's very easy, when investing in new camera gear, to put all your energy into choosing the right body, only for that most crucial of factors-the lens-to become an almost secondary consideration. Lens
In these days of high tech, high spec digital cameras even the rankest amateur can capture technically professional-looking images – but there's a growing trend of happy-go-lucky snappers who yearn fo
Sport has always played a vital part in inspiring and encouraging us and some of the most famous quotes are sports related. Sport in Quotes presents an inspirational, humorous, moving collection of fi
Sir Winston Churchill, statesman, orator, and former prime minister, was a man whose words gave hope and inspiration to the British people, and many are as relevant today as they were during the war y
The Four-Thirds system is an innovative, open standard for digital SLR cameras that is designed to optimize their size, performance, compatibility, and extendibility. Standardization of lens mounts en
A guide to the Canon Rebel T3/EOS 1100D camera describes the camera's controls, exposure and focusing systems, custom settings, lenses, shooting, and setup menus, and discusses the flash and accessori
Gives advice on how to shoot black-and-white images on today's sophisticated digital SLR and compact digital cameras, and even mobile phones, in a book aimed at the novice or more experienced amateur
