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Photographs have a strange and powerful way of shaping the way we see the world. The most successful images enter our collective consciousness, defining eras, making history, or simply touching something so fundamentally human and universal that they have become resonant icons all over the globe. To..

Banksy is the world's foremost graffiti artist, his work adorning streets, walls and bridges across nations and continents. His stencil designs are instantly recognizable and disturbingly precise in their social and political commentary, flavoured with subtle humour and self-awareness. More popular ..

When were the first fireworks made? How many satellites have been sent into space? And what does the word kimono mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this stunningly illustrated book, guaranteed to keep fact-loving, question-asking children entertained for hours on end. Includes..

These are the stories of fifty countries that once existed but have now have been erased from the map. Varying vastly in size and shape, location and longevity, they are united by one fact: all of them endured long enough to issue their own stamps. Some of their names, such as Biafra or New Brunswic..

Back in the days when the information age was a distant dream and the world a more mysterious place, National Geographic began its mission to reveal the wonders of history, popular science, and culture to eager audiences around the globe. Since that 1888 launch, the world has changed; empires have r..

Written by a true local, the addresses have been selected following independent research in the form of 100 lists of 5 addresses or secrets. This is a new addition to the successful series The 500 Hidden Secrets. These affectionate city guides are written by true locals, filled only with independent..

*Part of the popular bestselling 500 Hidden Secrets collection*Lists includes the 5 best places to eat frites, the 5 small museums that no one should miss, and the 5 best record shops in town. The 500 Hidden Secrets of Brussels is a guide to the Brussels that no one knows. It takes you to undiscover..

Where are the 5 best places to eat like a Portuguese? Which are the 5 best restaurants for Petiscos? Where can you find the nicest salons and barber shops? Which are the 5 best places to see Azulejos? Where will you find the most unique lifts and elevators? The best Lisbon area beaches? The 500 Hidd..

The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st CenturySteven Pinker, the bestselling author of The Language Instinct, deploys his gift for explaining big ideas in The Sense of Style - an entertaining writing guide for the 21st century What is the secret of good prose? Doe..

Where are the 5 best places to find street food? Which are the 5 best restaurants to grab your lunch at in Soho? Which pubs have the most amazing interiors? Where are the best places to discover vintage vinyl? Which are the most innovative theatre companies? Where will you find the most unusual muse..

Readers who hold this book in their hands feel as if they have booked a passage on a fabulous journey to 80 of the world's best loved destinations. The dream getaways on five continents were selected for their natural beauty, attractive accommodation, abundant charm, and their historical or artistic..

"Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth". (Erma Bombeck). Women are never at a loss to express themselves, and smart women will have something to say for every occasion. "Wise Women" is a hilarious, ribald and revealing collection of observations and inspirational quotations refl..