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Decode the secrets and uncover the origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day logos.Why is a heart pierced by an arrow a classic symbol of love? What are the ancient roots of fertility symbols? Why are scales a symbol of justice?Delve into the meanin..

This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations for 2019. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unf..

The ultimate head-to-toe guide to the human body for kids. Incredible computer-generated images reveal the amazing inside story of what goes on under our skin.All-new 3D illustrations offer a unique, strikingly realistic close-up of this fascinating, complex machine - what it looks like and how it w..

Where's the best place to go out on a Saturday night in Barcelona? What off-beat museums can be discovered after Sunday brunch (and where to have that)? Which locations offer the best viewpoints of the Catalan capital? What Gaudi buildings are essential? Where does Barcelona's modernism reach its ze..

The Sherlock Holmes Book chronicles every case of the world's greatest detective and his assistant Dr Watson. The game is afoot and now you can discover every detail of Sherlock Holmes' world. From the first novel A Study in Scarlet, through to the masterpiece that is The Hound of the Baskervilles a..

The Shakespeare Book is the perfect primer to the works of William Shakespeare, packed with witty illustrations and inspirational quotes. This bold book covers every work, from the comedies of Twelfth Night and As You Like It to the tragedies of Julius Caesar and Hamlet, plus lost plays and less wel..

From Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to Shelley's Frankenstein, the Literature Book documents the greatest literature ever written. Featuring over 100 best-selling books, plays and poetry from all over the world, including Latin American and African fiction, the Literature Book encompasses celebrated ..

Inspiration for you to create your perfect day It's the magical, personalised details that make your wedding wonderfully special for you and your guests. Whether you are looking for wedding themes, ideas for planning a bridal shower or even hoping to hand-craft all the little details for your big da..

Great Maps takes a close look at the history of maps, from ancient maps such as medieval mappae mundi to Google Earth. Why do we put north at the top of maps? Which maps show us the way to Heaven, and which show the "land of no sunshine" or the land of "people with no bowels"? In Great Maps, author ..

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..