From the combined talents of the UK's bestselling novelist and a giant of British science fiction comes the dazzling new chapter in the extraordinary and bestselling The Long Earth sequence. 2040
LEGO is one of the world's best-loved and most familiar brands, adored by generations of children. This book tells the story of a Danish family-owned company that enjoyed decades of success before its
Jeff Bridges is one of the world's most popular actors and his unforgettable performance as The Dude in Coen Brothers film, The Big Lebowski, made him a cult hero. His remarkable career as an actor, p
Chronicles a struggling young folk singer, played by Oscar Isaacs, who arrives in Manhattan in 1961 and tries to navigate the treacherous waters of the Greenwich Village coffeehouse scene, as well as
The defining book on the Profumo scandal. Updated and republished to coincide with the opening of the major new Andrew Lloyd Weber musical: Stephen Ward.
Striking photographs of 120 influential figures of the twentieth century highlight a singular sartorial detail that the stars wore first and that, as a result, redefined fashion. In a series of iconi
The fully authorised biography of this adored pioneer of radio and television comedy. Spontaneous, hilarious, irrepressible and, of course, trailblazing -- Kenny Everett was revolutionary in televisio
Explores the diverse peoples of the Roman Empire: how they viewed themselves and others as Romans and examining their enduring legacy today, from the languages we speak, to the legal systems we live b
Marcel Dzama (*1974 in Winnipeg) is known for his prolific drawings, which are characterized by their distinctive palette and subject matter. He has recently expanded his practice to encompass film an
This unique series harnesses the immediacy and visual appeal of infographics to present scientific facts, information and processes in a whole new way.
13 classics from these rock legends, including: Carry Me * Change Partners * Chicago * Got It Made * Helplessly Hoping * Just a Song Before I Go * Love the One You're With * Marrakesh Express * Our H
A moving and beautifully researched story about camels, lost princesses and the strength of wisdom and knowledge, stunningly illustrated by P.J. Lynch.This is the second tale in a trilogy from acclaim
A New York City-based fashion, art and culture magazine targeted at a global audience, "Document" launches in September 2012, in conjunction with New York Fashion Week. "Document" establishes a new st
Belgian artist Michael Borremans (born 1963) is among the most brilliant painters of emotion of the past half-century. An heir to the sober, enigmatic character studies of Manet and Velazquez and the
After the big success of Next #01, the book accompanying last year''s Joop Swart Masterclass, Schilt Publishing and World Press Photo continue this series with Next #02. The following twelve photograp
For Regina Schmeken , the depiction of motion is a focal point of her artistic work. Her serial photographs concentrate on the crucial moment between standstill and motion in dance, soccer, pole vault
Swedish photographer Johan Willner (born 1971) is well known for his enigmatic images that draw on inspirations from music, literature and philosophy. The "Boy Stories" series is based on personal mem
What is Contemporary Art? is the ideal introduction for children aged eight and over to art made since the 1960s. Featuring artworks from one of the worlds leading collections of modern and contempora
Acting, direction, stagecraft, theatre architecture and design,the extraordinary evolution of dramatic literature―here is anall-embracing and richly illustrated history, worldwide in scopeand ranging
Contemporary art in India has enjoyed a tremendous flourishing since the early 1990s, thanks in part to the country''s economic growth and the increased availability of media technology. As Indian art
Au, who has worked in the dance division of a public library, details the history of ballet and modern dance for students and dance enthusiasts. She traces dance from the court ballet of the sixteenth
Inspired by the hands-on, write-in, look-and-feel idea of a sketchbook,My Fashion Lookbook encourages children to think through, write up, andsketch out their own fashion ideas through a series of eng
Written by a photography specialist with Sotheby’s and featuring informal interviews with essential photographers, hundreds of illustrations, and essays addressing key issues and themes, this book is
As living conditions among the world''s poor continue to decline, with more and more people occupying slums and shantytowns, architects and artists are attempting to apply new models of collaboration
In 1891, the Dutch firm of Joh. Enschede and Sons produced a catalog of graphic embellishments now regarded as the finest publication of its type. This compilation includes a splended assortment of 18
Almost all of the great twentieth-century portraitists photographed Pablo Picasso, including Cecil Beaton, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Man Ray, Irving Penn, and Lee Miller. Picasso was one
Contains these 6 Ni Hao, Kai-lan and Wonder Pets! eight-by-eight storybooks for the price of 4!: The Baby Bird Rescue Baby Beaver Rescue Off to School Save the Bengal Tiger! Listen with Kai-lan Meet K
King Arthur, Camelot, Excalibur, Merlin, the Holy Grail, Lancelot, andGuinevere―the names conjure up vibrant images of medieval Europe,of chivalry, and of romance. But did Arthur really exist, or is C
Britain was a Roman province at the edge of the known world from AD 43 to ～AD 410. Drawing on archeological investigations, quoted ancient sources, and current research on artifacts, curators of the R
International Education and the Chinese Learner is one of the first full-length studies in the relatively new field of transnational pedagogy to explore the role of the Chinese learner in internationa
Despite persistent pressure from state censors and other tools of political control, investigative journalism has flourished in China over the last decade. This volume offers a comprehensive, first-ha
Hong Kong is a fascinating place for the study of curriculum. Its schooling system is influenced by the legacies of a Chinese tradition and British colonialism and was developed at a time when, around
n the street names of Hong Kong, a rich history of the city can be found. The authors, in this illustrated book, explore that history as they explain the origins and meanings of those names. Through t
Timmy was a paddle-boat, sound as a gong,Not a worm in his timbers, fresh paint all over.He was hale as a whale and twice as strong,And he sailed on the peaceful river.So begins the tale of Timmy the
