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This book offers the thoughtful reader a comprehensive and up-to-date overview- including the most recent historical and archaeological research findings - of the most important roots and cultural wellsprings of the modern Western world. The narrative starts with the birth of the polis - the city - ..

Harley-Davidson is the king of motorcycles, the one every rider dreams of owning. This lavish volume—with more than 20 foldouts—celebrates the American company and its legendary models, from its first single-cylinder bike in 1903 to the modern, large V-twin series products. These V-twin engines have..

Smoothies filled with fruit, rich with yogurt, or packed with veggies seasoned with herbs and spices. Juices made from healthful ingredients like pomegranate, grapefruit, and lemon, and enhanced with flavorings such as cardamom. These quick, fresh, and colorful smoothies and juices, shakes and emuls..

Eat smart with these delicious recipes that promote good health, well-being, and longevity. Scientific research has shown that some foods—like spinach, blueberries, and cocoa—are particularly rich in elements essential for our health, with properties that help combat disease. Naturopath Cinzia Tren..

Ever since ancient times, the Celts have been more feared than welcomed. Known to be fierce, indomitable warriors, mercenaries and conquerors, they were in the eyes of the Mediterranean world barbarians par excellence, the enemies of civilization. Sharing a common language and social structure (whic..

A fascinating, concise and comprehensive description of the rise, glory and fall of Chinese civilization.This book, intended for a general readership, charts the development of China from its ancient origins to the 13th century by describing the social, cultural and artistic expression, the chan..

For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds will whet readers' appetites for The Hammer of Thor.It is a 176-page, smaller format book with black-and-white illustrations throughout. Helgi - the hotel manager - created this book for each hotel guest, so that he wouldn't have to answer s..

Horses, just horses--sans riders, saddles, and bridles--unless they're in a stall, it's not something you see anymore. But this is precisely what Tony Stromberg, equine photographer extraordinaire, gives us. He photographs these graceful animals in a pure and natural way that no other photographer c..

In 2006, to fulfill a long-held dream, widely acclaimed photographer Michael Poliza and friend Stefan Breuer undertook a helicopter journey across Africa. Skimming close to the ground, they flew over 17 countries on their zigzag route from Hamburg to Cape Town. Poliza's alluring-and often surprising..

Rene Staud's essential reference now available in a smaller format. A photographic homage to the "sports car of the century" spanning 60 years of model history, from the 1952 300 SL racers to the latest-generation SL...

While a necessity in earlier times, hunting today provokes heated discussion between people for and against this most ancient of activities. Regardless, the cadre of hunters only seems to grow. The Hunting Book brings the passion and excitement that fills the heart of the hunter. Unique photos and i..

Many have tried to convey the true spirit of Africa's animals in words, photography, or in music. There may be no challenge greater; Africa's fauna are vast in number and rich in diversity. In this finely crafted collection, French photographer Laurent Baheux uses the medium of black-and-white photo..