The creative evolution and versatility of the dress over the past century is showcased in 101 groundbreaking pieces by iconic fashion designers. Featuring one dress from each year since 19
Lisa-ann Gershwin is director of the Australian Marine Stinger Advisory Services. She was awarded a Fulbright scholarship in 1998 for her studies on jellyfish blooms and evolution. She has discovered
The smart, witty collection from the prize-winning and bestselling author ofThe Evolution of Bruno Littlemore—which The New York Times Book Review called “an absolute pleasure”—explores the dark secre
Charting the history of arms and armour worldwide, this title shows the evolution of weaponry from stone maces to machine-guns, and discover the brutal history of the warriors who wielded them. Drawin
With a well-balanced mix of international and Canadian examples, the ninth edition of this bestselling text traces the evolution of the discipline across the globe, examining the ways in which human b
A fascinating tour through the evolution of the human diet, and how we can improve our health by understanding our complicated history with food.There are few areas of modern life that are burdened by
This work advances geopolitical economy as a new approach to understanding the evolution of the capitalist world order and its 21st century form of multipolarity. Neither can be explained by recently
Over the course of its history the sneaker has undergone a complete transformation, taking it from functional sportswear to high fashion. The Design Museum'sAlex Newson traces this evolution through t
Togas, turbans, tailcoats, and top hats: The evolution of style from antiquity to 1888 Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888,Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was the most wide
This book is a comprehensive visual directory of the officially recognized world‘s horse breeds. The introductory section begins with the evolution and history of the horse- from its earliest ancestor
The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios' "Ant-Man." Armed with the aston
With over 1000 illustrations, this indispensable and entertaining book reveals the fascinating secrets behind the genesis and evolution of 125 car emblems from around the world, including every signif
This is a sumptuous survey of Gonzalez Palma's artistic evolution. Luis Gonzalez Palma is modernist photographer, born 1957 in Guatemala City where he later opened up a celebrated portrait studio. Pal
Discover the mystery of the island of Teranesia, where peculiar biological evolution has created a world both beautiful and deadly.On the small uninhabited island of Teranesia, Prabir and his younger
A brief introduction to genes describes their discovery and role in evolution and development, as well as the nature of genetic variation and different conceptions of the gene.
"Patterns of World History with Sources seeks to help the beginning world history teacher in discerning patterns of political, economic, and cultural evolution shared by the various regions of the wor
"Patterns of World History with Sources seeks to help the beginning world history teacher in discerning patterns of political, economic, and cultural evolution shared by the various regions of the wor
From party polarization, elections, and internal party politics, to the evolution of the U.S. presidency, John S. Jackson's new book has something for everyone interested in American politics. Beginni
A comprehensive history of America's highest award for military valor.The Medal of Honor chronicles the creation, evolution, and awarding of the Medal, from the battlefields of the Civil War to the ju
In this chronological selection of thirty-two of the most notable houses in England and Wales, Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd and Christopher Simon Sykes present a panoramic history of the evolution of t
"The work of two central figures associated with West Coast contemporary art, Robert Irwin and James Turrell, is the subject of this breathtaking book that explores collaboration, artistic evolution,
A history of football chronicles its evolution from the early days of crudely stitched balls and unhelmeted players to the sophisticated equipment and organized events of today, in a reference that co
This provocative thought-piece from world leader in corporate responsibility Philippe de Woot suggests that an evolution of the system is possible, but it requires a more radical approach. It is only
Now in its fifth edition, Politics of Latin America explores both the evolution and the current state of politics in Latin America. Distinguishing itself from more traditional works on the subject, th
High intelligence and low wisdom--that's how they roll deep inside the Artificial Evolution Research Center, and no section is deeper than the one in which Asuka's brilliant but flaky mother Kyoko res
From the romance of its evolution to the splendor of its design, the wedding dress is unlike any other garment, a talisman from a fantasy world, the manifestation of dreams coming true. This book draw
This book explores the evolution of surrealism, from its roots in art history to the birth of the movement in the 1920s. Published to coincide with the exhibition of the same name at the Fundacion Jua
Obsidian-bearing sites spanning the temporal framework of the Palaeolithic and located in Africa and Europe are analysed in this volume with the aim of elucidating the evolution of modern social behav
A sweeping historical epic that traces the development and evolution of one of humankind's greatest inventions and explores how we understand-and misunderstand-its meaning and its use: from its origin
Written in clear, lively prose, this highly respected book analyzes the evolution of the American welfare state from colonial times to present. The author examines how social welfare policy connects t
The book is aimed at university students taking courses in Comparative Religion and Philosophy and practitioners of yoga. Hence, it presents yoga in the context of its historical evolution in India an
With energy and glamour, iconic photographer Craig McDean captures the celebrated evolution of fashion’s biggest muses: Kate Moss, Guinevere van Seenus, and Amber Valletta. With their waiflike frames
Renowned paleontologist Robert T. Bakker and award-winning paleoartist Luis V. Rey combine forces in this oversized picture book about the evolution of dinosaurs. From the conquest of land by dino
Prolifically illustrated, this is the perfect introduction to the history of film for students and budding cinephiles alike. This extensive yet accessible book traces the evolution of cinema, from the
The diffusion and rapid evolution of new communication technologies has reshaped media and politics. But who are the new power players? Written by a leading scholar in the field, The Hybrid Media Syst
This extraordinary guide to all things Marvel Comics traces its evolution, including all of its publishing landmarks, via a month-by-month timeline that highlights key characters, their creators and t
What does it mean to be naked in public? Approaching this question from across the disciplines, this book examines the evolution of female exhibitionism from criminal taboo to prime-time entertainment
Vitamin D2 offers a critical account of the recent evolution and role of drawing in the art world, and introduces to the world prominent trends, methods and artists in the field. The 115 artists, nomi
A fascinating, fact-filled, lively exploration of the philosophy and psychology of beauty and the evolution of plastic surgery. We humans have been modifying our faces for centuries - from medieval fa
