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The allure of beautiful and rare cars is timeless. Since the dawn of the automotive age, people have aspired to own and drive the fastest, the coolest, and the most expensive cars on the road. Million

In eighty-one brief chapters, Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good w

No other book in history has wielded greater influence over a larger number of people over a longer period of time than The Analects of Confucius. Since it was written about 2,500 years ago, it has been the essential text of Chinese scholarship: a man could simply not be considered enlightened if he had not read it.The teachings of Chinese philosopher and thinker Confucius (BC 551-479) espouse the importance of education for moral development and celebrate qualities such as sincerity, piety, and virtue. It was in these pivotal writings that, for the first time, human behavior was put under the microscope.The analects are not the work of just one man, but a collective effort; an anthology of words of and about Confucius, gathered by his loyal disciples. To this day, they remain deeply influential in shaping Eastern philosophy, politics and culture. Confucius provides a moral code by which each one of us should live, based on ideals and responsibility, respect, kindness and honesty—quali

Presents dozens of paintings and illustrations, plus information on the ship's "unsinkability" and its demise.

A combination of authoritative scholarship, narrative verse, and superb color illustrations to produce a highly accessible portrait of the figures, places, episodes, and themes of arguably the greates

Enjoy the endless entertainment and intrigue contained within the pages of this superior collection!Illuminated lettering, tasteful illustration, and contemporary style make The Book of Riddles a visu

In Secret Weapons of World War II, first-class historian, William Breuer, chronicles the clandestine battles that occurred between the brilliant scientists and codebreakers of the Allies and the Axis

Birds and butterflies are the perfect subject matter for color-by-number artworks: detailed, colorful and varied. This delightful coloring book explores these creatures in their natural habitats in mo

Weapons and Fighting Techniques of the Medieval warrior offers an highly-illustrated fact-filled introduction to the weaponry and fighting methods of the Middles Ages. Divided into four chapters, the

Learn how to use and enjoy one of the most satisfying painting mediums with this handy compact guide. Contains essential information on the materials, equipment, and techniques for creating accomplish

Originally valued for their ability to hunt vermin, cats and humans function very well together as partners. Felines are stereotypically solitary hunters in the wild, and the domesticated house cat re

With the help of some of the world’s leading explorers, 1001 Natural Wonders circumnavigates the globe, traveling from arid deserts to frozen wastes, across grasslands and steppe, lakes and rive

The Human Body Identification Manual reveals the beauty and intricacy of the human body. This comprehensive visual guide explores the structure and function of all the parts that make up a human being

Horses and humans have shared a strong bond for over 5000 years, and this relationship continues today, with millions of people across the world owning or working with horses. TheSecret Language of Ho

The Bible offers many gems of wisdom, and in this new reading, some of the most beautifully written books are analyzed in depth. With an introduction and information essential for grasping the books o

With the aid of more than 60 extraordinarily detailed and accurate line drawings, this book shows how a wide selection of these aircraft were put together - inside and out. Each line drawing is annota

Experience the Second World War as you travel through time and follow the conflict of the war from 1939 to 1945 with this unique and invaluable volume!From the earliest onslaught of troops in the Inva

Today we think of all aircraft as having the same basic form, consisting of monoplane wings with engines attached and with fuselage and tail. But, it was not always so. In fact, man’s bid to emulate t

"Prince was a gift and a genius. He showed us that we have no limits." Alicia Keys"He was the most incredibly talented artist. A man in complete control of his work from writer and musician to produce

Lavishly illustrated, the 256 page directory is presented according to basic groups: shorthairs, longhairs, semi-longhairs, Orientals, and foreign breeds--all featuring full color identification photo

A ten-year-old orphan comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors where she discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.

Drawing upon the extraordinary skills of eight-times World Memory Champion Dominic O'Brien, Learn to Remember provides a unique illustrated repertoire of proven and effective ways to enhance your memo

Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide of its type ever produced, covering decades of great instruments and the people who played them. You will find here the

Long narrative poem originally titled Commedia (about 1555 printed as La divina commedia) written about 1310-14 by Dante. The work is divided into three major sections--Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradi

1000 Birds celebrates the bird kingdom in all its lovely variety through 1,000 detailed illustrations by some of the world's leading ornithological artists, the rich and beautiful diversity of the

From the turn of the Twentieth Century to the present day, Classic American Cars An Illustrated Guide traces the development of the American automobile, and the social change it brought.Author Craig C

The perfect gift for the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fan, The Complete Sherlock Holmes is an elegant edition boasting the entire Sherlock Holmes catalog, including 4 full-length novels and 56 short stories

Dive into the fascinating naval history of the submarine with this comprehensive and detailed guide!Submarines offers a highly illustrated guide to all the main classes of submarines to be used in nav

Travel back in time with this visual guide to the history of human conflict, tracing the evolution of technology and tactics from the ancient world to the American Civil War!Combining beautiful ninete

One of the Four Books collection on Confucius' teachings The Analects used to be required reading in China for all public service jobs.The Analects are comprised of quotes, speeches, and records of co

The hardcover reference titles in the Day by Day series examine the evolution of wars in a chronological timeline, from the first skirmish to the last battle and everything in between. These books are

Since the days of Henry Ford’s Model T, American cars have dominated not only the market but also the imagination and desires of millions of people throughout the world. Dedicated to the exciting his

The Wonders of the World collects the world's most renowned works of infrastructure and makes you the architect.Wonders of the World comes with five pop out projects do you can build your own: Coliseu

Looking for something creative to enjoy, but don't have any drawing skills? In this unique adult coloring book, you create the line art and stunning visual works with the assistance of a few numbered

Cleave the wisdom passed down from a 16th century sword saint. Great for generals and spiritualists alike. The writer, Miyamoto Musashi, was a sword saint in Japan in the 1500s that became so skilled

The timechart is based on an original Victorian wall chart published in 1890 that begins with divine creation and traces the past up to to current events. It follows the entire history of mankind

The perfect beginner's kit for the art of origami. This cute package contains everything needed to get started in the popular craft of paper folding, including 120 sheets of plain and pattern

The Green Monster in Boston, the ivy in Chicago, the center field hill in Houston, the Bermuda Triangle in Miami, the convertible roof in Seattle, the baggy in Minneapolis, and the cove in San Francis

Your days of worry and frustration are over. Whoever you are, whatever you do, there's a patron saint who wants to help you-specifically you- with your troubles. Heaven Help Us features 300 patron sai

Divided into 24 books, the Odyssey charts the return journey of Ulysses from the Trojan War to the island of Ithaca. The gods, from Minerva to Neptune, help and hinder him through adventures with ench