Bridges: A History of the World's Most Spectacular Spans (Dupr Judith)(Pevná vazba)

Bridges: A History of the World's Most Spectacular Spans (Dupr Judith)(Pevná vazba)

From New York Times best-selling author Judith Dupr (c)omes a revised and updated edition of Bridges, her magnificent chronological tour of the world's most significant and eye-popping spans. Covering thousands of years of architectural history, each bridge is gorgeously photographed elevating the

Skyscrapers: A History of the World's Most Extraordinary Buildings -- Revised and Updated (Dupr Judith)(Pevná vazba)

A landmark bestseller that 'captivates the eye, mind, and imagination,' (The New York Times), Skyscrapers is a unique and colossal celebration of the world's most significant and striking super-structures. Uniquely designed to showcase the full color images of the world's tallest buildings,

Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places (National Geographic)(Pevná vazba)

NatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world's most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking locales--both natural and man-made--illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization's world-class photographers

Czanne in the Barnes Foundation (Dombrowski Andr)(Pevná vazba)

A monumental volume devoted to one of the world's largest and most spectacular collections of C zannes. The Barnes Foundation's holdings of works by the renowned Post-Impressionist Paul C zanne (1839-1906)--sixty-one oils on canvas and eight works on paper--are among the most significant in the

Saffron: A Global History (Ganeshram Ramin)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the dramatic history of the world's most expensive spice in Saffron: A Global History. Literally worth their weight in gold, sunset-red saffron threads are prized internationally. Saffron can be found in cave art in Mesopotamia, in the frescoes of ancient Santorini, in the dyed wrappings of

Gemstones - Identifying and using the world's most fabulous gems (Crowe Ms Judith)(Pevná vazba)

In Vogue: An Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion Magazine (Oliva Alberto)(Pevná vazba)

In Vogue is a fascinating look at the history of the world's most influential magazine. The complete compendium is illustrated with hundreds of covers and archival interiors of past Vogue editions, featuring the work of some of the twentieth century's most respected artists, cover illustrators, and

Magic: The Gathering: Rise of the Gatewatch: A Visual History (Wizards of the Coast)(Pevná vazba)

Over the course of its 25-year history, Magic: The Gathering--the world's first and most popular trading card game--has redefined the fantasy genre through its exploration of diverse, fantastic worlds. And traversing those worlds are Planeswalkers, heroes who have sworn to defend the Multiverse

The World of Critical Role: The History Behind the Epic Fantasy (Marsham Liz)(Pevná vazba)

Dive deep into the history of the world's most popular fantasy RPG livestream with the cast of Critical Role in this definitive guide featuring never-before-seen illustrations and photos. From its unassuming beginnings as a casual home game between friends to the role-playing phenomenon it is

Architecture: A Visual History (Glancey Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the world's most incredible buildings, from the magnificent architecture of the ancient world to green buildings of the present day. Discover the beautiful details, principal elements, and decorative features of every architectural style, from the Great Pyramid of Giza, Machu Picchu, and

A Short History of Nearly Everything (Bryson Bill)(Pevná vazba)

Bill Bryson is one of the world's most beloved and bestselling writers. In A Short History of Nearly Everything, he takes his ultimate journey-into the most intriguing and consequential questions that science seeks to answer. It's a dazzling quest, the intellectual odyssey of a lifetime, as this

Louvre - The Many Lives of the World's Most Famous Museum (Gardner James (Author))(Pevná vazba)

A meticulously crafted, sparkling history of the legendary museum in

Fermented Foods: The History and Science of a Microbiological Wonder (Baumgarthuber Christine)(Pevná vazba)

Fermented Foods serves up the history and science behind some of the world's most enduring food and drink. It begins with wine, beer, and other heady brews before going on to explore the fascinating and often whimsical histories of fermented breads, dairy, vegetables, and meat, and to speculate on

History of the SAS (Ryan Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Tasked with storming mountain strongholds in the desert. Trained to hunt down the world's most wanted terrorists. This is the extraordinary story of 22

The Old-Fashioned: The Story of the World's First Classic Cocktail, with Recipes and Lore (Simonson Robert)(Pevná vazba)

A complete history of one of the world's most iconic cocktails--now the poster child of the modern cocktail revival--with fifty recipes for classic variations as well as contemporary updates. No single cocktail is as iconic, as beloved, or as discussed and fought-over as the Old-Fashioned. Its

Rhs the Rose: The History of the World's Favourite Flower Told Through 40 Extraordinary Roses (Elliott Brent)(Pevná vazba)

The Rose tells the story of the world's favorite flower through 40 of the most popular and fascinating species and hybrids. Arranged chronologically, The Rose brings to life the arrival of each flower in European gardens, detailing the history of the layout of rose gardens and the role that roses

Paradise Gardens: The World's Most Beautiful Islamic Gardens (Don Monty)(Pevná vazba)

'Lavish ... a celebration of the history and enduring romance of Islamic gardens' Washington PostAs seen on the highly acclaimed BBC2 series Monty Don's Paradise Gardens, a glorious celebration of the richness of Islamic culture through some of the most beautiful gardens on earth.In the Islamic

Leaders Who Changed History (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the lives and achievements of more than 85 of the world's most inspirational and influential leaders with this innovative, and boldly graphic biography-led book.Comprehensive in its scope and depth, and fully illustrated, Leaders profiles leaders from all walks of life - kings, queens, and

Parrots of the Wild: A Natural History of the World's Most Captivating Birds (Toft Catherine A.)(Pevná vazba)

'Parrots of the Wild is an exhaustive compendium of information about parrots, from their evolutionary history to their behavior to present-day conservation issues. A must-have for anyone interested in these amazing creatures.' --Irene M. Pepperberg, Professor at Harvard University and author of

Skomer Island: Its History and Natural History (Alexander Mike)(Pevná vazba)

Skomer is a captivating island and one of Britain's most spectacular National Nature Reserves, visited by tens of thousands of people every year and receiving regular media attention from magazines, radio and television wildlife programs. It has internationally important populations of seabirds,

Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster: The Story of the World's Most Iconic Guitars (Hunter Dave)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrate of the history and significance of both the Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster for the company's 75th anniversary in this combined edition of Dave Hunter's two best-selling books The Fender Telecaster, created in Les Fender's Fullerton, California, workshop and introduced in 1950, is a

Rolex: The Story Behind the Style - Rachael Taylor

A stunning, pocket-sized visual history of the world's most famous watch brand. Discover the story of Rolex, from its beginnings in 1905 to its current position as the most famous watch brand in the world. Packed with photographs and information covering the company's entire history, you'll

The World Is Your Burger: A Cultural History (Michaels David)(Pevná vazba)

An encyclopaedic, eye-catching tribute to one of the world's most popular foods - the humble hamburgerCelebrate the classic hamburger with this unprecedented collection of essays, photographs, and ephemera - a colourful look at the burger's origins and impact, assembled by a true burgerphile whose

The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World's Greatest Drink, with Recipes (Simonson Robert)(Pevná vazba)

The first book in decades to celebrate and explore the history of the most iconic of classic cocktails, the martini, with 50 recipes. IACP AWARD FINALIST - 'Simonson's a fleet-footed writer, and his thumbnail history is easily satisfying without getting into the weeds. . . . This is a no-brainer