Encyclopaedias & Reference Works

Immerse yourself in stories and pictures of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses. Herbs have been used by humans throughout history - for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics to medicine..

Explore Earth's natural treasures, from their primeval origins to traditional uses and modern-day appeal with this illustrated guide to rocks, minerals, crystals, gems and more!Featuring sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and other precious materials often prized for their beauty, such as amber,..

The iconic bestseller, showcasing more than 500 of fashion's greatest names from A-Z Phaidon's iconic global bestseller The Fashion Book takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. Spanning almost 200 years, the entire fashion industry is repres..

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about the world's greatest novels.From medieval romances and tales of chivalry found in the realist novels of the 19th century, to experimental modernist works and today's explorations of the self, Great Novels explores the finest novels from around the wo..

Delve into the enchanting world of animals with this book filled with breathtaking images and incredible facts.Which animal is the tallest? What's the difference between frogs and toads? Find out in Eyewitness Animal and become an animal expert. From creepy crawlies and bugs to the blue whale, disco..

Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about Star Wars in this complete history of the most famous franchise in movie history.Painstakingly researched and superbly illustrated, Star Wars (TM) Year By Year: A Visual History, New Edition presents a unique Star Wars timeline-the full history of..

Who won gold in Olympic hot-air ballooning? Which sport has produced the most elected politicians? Which sports team has had the world's longest losing streak? Here's where you can find out. Sportographica blends sporting statistics from around the world with stylish and memorable infographics - inc..

The art of iconography serves to confirm religious cognition, the wonder of the touch to the Divine. The icon is related to the idea of the Beauty of Eternity and the transiency of all the ephemeral; it is related to the perfection of the Cosmic Order; it defends the idea of the harmony between Man,..

Diamonds and Precious Stones examines the incredible transformation of precious stones from works of nature to works of art.Here are the legends associated with such famous stones as the Koh-i-Noor diamond in the British Crown Jewels and the immense Star of India sapphire.Equally absorbing are the p..