Astronomy - An Illustrated History of the Universe (Jackson Tom)(Pevná vazba)

Astronomy - An Illustrated History of the Universe (Jackson Tom)(Pevná vazba)

Here is the essential guide to astronomy, an authoritative reference book and timeline that traces how, over many centuries, great minds have figured out where we and our planet fit in the great expanse of the

Cosmic Messengers: The Limits of Astronomy in an Unruly Universe (Harwit Martin)(Pevná vazba)

The Art of Horror: An Illustrated History (Jones Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

THE ART OF HORROR: AN ILLUSTRATED

Samurai: An Illustrated History (Kure Mitsuo)(Pevná vazba)

Samurai: An Illustrated History brings the violent, tumultuous, and, at the same time, elegant world of the medieval Japanese samurai to life. This Japanese history book traces the story of a unique historical phenomenon: a period of 700 years--equivalent to the entire stretch of Western history

An Illustrated History of Filmmaking (Boardman Adam Allsuch)(Pevná vazba)

An in-depth and fully illustrated immersion in the world and history of filmmaking, covering everything both in front of and behind the

The Story of Food: An Illustrated History of Everything We Eat (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Chinese Astrology and Astronomy: An Outside History (Jiang Xiaoyuan)(Pevná vazba)

Chinese Astrology and Astronomy: An Outside History discusses the ancient Chinese's needs and reasons for engaging in astronomy. It presents the study on ancient astronomical phenomena and manuals, and analyzes the cosmological views of ancient Chinese. It also expounds the nature and functions of

Reactions: An Illustrated Exploration of Elements, Molecules, and Change in the Universe (Gray Theodore)(Pevná vazba)

What We See in the Stars - An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky (Oseid Kelsey)(Pevná vazba)

A sumptuous beginner's guide to astronomy and the night

Gin: A Short History (Jenkins Moses)(Pevná vazba)

An accessible and colorful illustrated narrative of the manufacturing and social history of a favorite British tipple. Uncovering the mysteries of gin manufacture and production, as well as its fascinating history, this book is a complete guide to one of the world's drinks of choice. Gin is a drink

Citizen Woman: An Illustrated History of the Women's Movement (Gerhard Jane)(Pevná vazba)

The first illustrated history to celebrate women's struggle for equality around the globe. One hundred years ago American women fought for and won an equal voice at the ballot box with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. This happened thanks to the unrelenting activism of women in the US

Moon: An Illustrated History: From Ancient Myths to the Colonies of Tomorrow (Warmflash David)(Pevná vazba)

The Empire of the Eagle: An Illustrated Natural History (Unwin Mike)(Pevná vazba)

A lavishly illustrated celebration of each of the world's sixty-eight currently recognized eagle species in all their magnificence and beguiling diversity Eagles hold a unique allure among birds for their combination of power, grace, and predatory prowess. Captivating the human imagination, these

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science (Rhys Morus Iwan)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first-ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both the East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean

Last of the Wooden Walls - An Illustrated History of the Ton Class Minesweepers and Minehunters (Ton Class Association)(Pevná vazba)

Brief Illustrated History of Exploration (Hibbert Clare)(Pevná vazba)

A Brief Illustrated History of Exploration charts the history of exploration all the way from the first explorers, through to contact with the East, to the African coast, to the Northwest Passage and through to the discovery of North

Taking to the Air - An Illustrated History of Flight (Ford Lily)(Pevná vazba)

Throughout history, the visibility of airborne objects from the ground has made for a spectacle of flight, with sizeable crowds gathering for eighteenth-century balloon launches and early twentieth-century air shows. Taking to the Air tells the history of flight through the eye of the spectator,

The Boxing Album: An Illustrated History (Brooke-Ball Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Super 8: An Illustrated History (Plotnick Danny)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive history featuring photos and a ton of research of the Super 8 cameraAlso features interviews with people instrumental in developing the camera and marketing it, as well as filmmakers like Richard Linklater, who got their start using the Super 8 cameraThough this book is definitely

Inca Empire - An Illustrated History (Jones David)(Pevná vazba)

The history of the Incas fascinates the modern world. This groundbreaking book separates fact from fiction, exploring the native peoples of Peru and the Andes, their mythologies and ancient belief systems, and the amazing beauty of Inca art and architecture. It opens with the culture and history of

Diamonds: An Early History of the King of Gems (Ogden Jack)(Pevná vazba)

A lavishly illustrated, in-depth early history covering two thousand years of diamond jewelry and commerce, from the Indian mines to European merchants, courts, and workshops This richly illustrated history of diamonds illuminates myriad facets of the 'king of gems,' including a cast of

Transporter Bridges: An Illustrated History (Hannavy John)(Pevná vazba)

Transporter Bridges are a legacy of the closing years of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th, and served a brief but important need. The huge increase in road transport, however, quickly rendered them obsolete, and although many were planned, little more than twenty-one were ever

National Geographic: The National Parks: An Illustrated History (Heacox Kim)(Pevná vazba)

An inspired tribute to the astonishing beauty and priceless cultural treasures of America's National Parks, this volume is a lavish celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Showcasing the very best of National Geographic's photographs, combined with an expertly told

The Illustrated World of Tolkien (Day David)(Pevná vazba)

An enchanting reference book for everything Tolkien J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional universe is as infinite as the human imagination, but not all who wander are lost The Illustrated World of Tolkien is an excellent guide to Middle-earth and the Undying Lands. Vivid descriptions of all Tolkien's