Fifty years after the publication of her most influential book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs is perhaps the most widely read urbanist ever. Her ideas contributed to the who
Helps you discover the world-famous cuisines of Rome and Naples, and their surrounding regions. This book captures the essence of central Italian food and cooking, with a fabulous introduction to the
A guide to the geography, climate and culinary history of Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley regions, which comprise the diverse North-western corner of Italy. It explores th
This new title seeks to explore industry issues using a new approach. It includes comprehensive commentaries on topics in the oil industry and links these with edited extracts from underlying legal te
A fun and informative introduction to bugs for 5 to 8 year olds, with all kinds of fascinating facts presented in a humorous question and answer format.
The greatest reduction in mass poverty in human history has occurred during the current era of globalization. The world’s poor are now catching up with the rich at a rapid pace in terms of human well-
In this timeless and profound inquiry, Aristotle presents a view of the psyche that avoids the simplifications both of the materialists and those who believe in the soul as something quite distinct fr
Profiles the major scientific discoveries of human history, providing information chronicling the developments leading to such discoveries as air flight, evolution, electricity, and nuclear power.
Acclaimed sporting writer Michael McIntosh calls this classic book, perhaps his most well known, "a celebration of the gun." It captures the gun as a complex, fascinating combination of form and funct
Hippo and Monkey are best friends. Little things start to bother them about each other. Can they find ways to accept each other as they are? The story reminds us to be thoughtful and forgiving. Banana
Combines a fascinating history and guide to the crafts with the practical techniques needed to create traditional and contemporary items that both gorgeous and useful.
Children learn math concepts as they play with the puzzles, quizzes, and games in these fresh, entertaining, and cleverly designed books. Teachers, librarians, and parents will welcome the active appr
Children learn math concepts as they play with the puzzles, quizzes, and games in these fresh, entertaining, and cleverly designed books. Teachers, librarians, and parents will welcome the active appr
Originally published by The Derrydale Press in 1938 as a companion to Walden's Big Stony , Upstream and Down is a distillation of the author's ideas about fishing during a fishing career spanning more
The Ladders series is a delightful look at children's favorite topics. Each book is filled with the perfect mix of fun, facts, and fiction. Inside each book are:-- Questions to answer and things to fi
This book is the only one of its kind that covers the federal statutes and the laws of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. It identifies common principles and then translates those into unders
This beautifully illustrated children's collection is simply brimming with fun for little ones - and larger ones, too - with everything from tickling rhymes to sequencing games.
A guide to the ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary traditions of central and south America, with over 350 delicious recipes. It features simple street favourites, such as Jerk Chicken and Que
Having helped define negative attitudes towards the United States and its role in the world as an irrational product of "morbid fascination" with American culture and hatred of modernity in his Anti-A
One night, when Kupe is helping his father fish from their canoe, he sees little bubbles coming from the bottom of the ocean. He collects some to take home, and his mother suggests he visit the Atitia
Find a pancake for every taste and occasion in this charming collection of 20 enticing recipes from all over the world. There are all the classic pancakes such as pancakes with bacon and syrup, latkes
Nature and the countryside have inspired generations of poets to produce some of their finest literary works. This anthology gathers more than 200 of the best-loved poems with timeless, vintage photog
In Margret Schaefer's third collection of newly translated fiction from Arthur Schnitzler, we find him focusing a clear and unforgiving eye on the minds of men who desire, fantasize about, and try to
A Southwestern version of the traditional tale, in which a boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk and uses his quick wits to outsmart the giant cattle rustler Wild Bill Hiccup
Yacht broker and freelance writer Degnon's breezy account of his extended voyage provides entertaining adventure and a refresher course in geography. One unidentified year, with Celia Lowe as crew mat
Britain's Finest Hour revealed as a muddle of ineptitude and propaganda. Thoroughly researched and well written, Clive Ponting's book stands just about every preconceived notion concerning Britain's
The letters of Sir Stamford Raffles in the collection of Tang Holdings in Singapore has been transcribed and annotated by the world's foremost expert on Raffles, Dr John Bastin.
Whatever your choice of drawing and painting medium - oil, acrylic, gouache, water paints, pencil, charcoal or pastels - this practical and comprehensive book offers budding artists the chance to take
The book explores the myriad questions on the military experience of South Asia, hoping to construct a picture of how men, animals, and equipment were used on South Asian battlefields from the end of
From the modern restaurants of Beijing to the home kitchens of Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Dhanxi and Shandong, this expert book presents traditional Mandarin cuisine and the foods of the no
With an introduction that explores the geography, climate and history of Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli-Venzia Giulia, the local cuisines, festivals and regional ingredients, this title helps
Hollywood is not only the secret world capital of dreams and the fictions of the subconscious, but also the capital of architecture. Hollywood is the Rome and the Versailles of the 20th and 21st centu
