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We present 50 unique maps – each in its own beautiful and fascinating style – that chart the globalography of our world. We live in an era of incredible connections and inter-dep
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From the great cathedral-like railways stations of the steam age to obscure lines built through spectacular landscapes to open up countries before the advent of motorised road transport, this book is
Since the 1980s the Motor GP World Championships has grown exponentially into an international, big-money, high-intensity sport with super stars such as Valentino Rossi becoming household names. Moto
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Trees are an important part of the life of many cities. Whether in avenues or parks they provide shade, a green resting place for the eye, comfort for the mind, and as we increasingly know from resear
This is a stunning visual guide to the life and works of entrepreneur Steve Jobs. Easily one of the most influential innovators of the twenty-first century, Steve Jobs has fundamentally shaped the way
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You’ve seen the sci-fi movies and dreamed of creating your very own robot – a machine built by your own hands that will move and perform tasks at your command.This book is the perfect illu
Combining thoughtful text and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations created exclusively for this book, The Inspired Traveller’s Guide: Spiritual Places takes readers closer to these sacred sites than eve
‘The American girl has the advantage of her English sister in that she possesses all that the other lacks...’ – Titled Americans On 6th November 1895, the young and brilliant
You've never seen football formations and tactic explored like they are in Total Football ever before. A must-have for football experts! A goalkeeper, two defenders and eight attackers &
Each day our lives become ever more entwined with and dependent upon technology – and yet there’s a feeling that we understand less and less about the devices that we use, or what is coming next. This
