An illuminating look at a controversial architectural style and its finest examples Post-modernism was the 1980s counter to Brutalism but fell out of fashion until its best buildings began to disappea
The French drink, smoke and eat more fat than anyone in the world, yet they live longer and have fewer heart problems than the English and the Americans. They work 35-hour weeks and take seven weeks'
Art is just a load of fancy paintings hung in a gallery. Or is it? Find out the truth, in the myth-busting book! Why is the Mona Lisa really smiling? Who really invented photography? Which paintin
Learn how to think like a chess grandmaster . . . in just a year! Become a better chess player with the help of International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis. Soltis has selected 365 instructive short games
This cute pocket-sized package contains 100 quick and fun word puzzles! Whether you're a word search wizard or a brainteaser buff, this book will help train your brain! It features word searches, cros
This cute pocket-sized package contains 100 quick and fun word puzzles! Whether you're a word search wizard or a brainteaser buff, this book will help train your brain! It features word searches, cros
We all know that being a Dad is a full-time job, so it doesn't hurt to need a little help along the way. This book lays down all the essential skills that every modern father should know, from learnin
Locked together in an affectionate sibling rivalry, Minneapolis and its twin city St. Paul are constantly growing and changing. The long and cold Minnesota winters and humid summers have spawned an ar
Named after the hero of the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston, the settlement on Buffalo Bayou was a cattle town until oil was discovered in 1901. Ambitious adventurers from around the globe sought t
The "Mother Road" has been open since 1926. Its heyday was the WWII and post-war era, with many roadside structures springing up to cater to the “tin-can tourists” making the journey from East to West
San Francisco is home to some of America's most intriguing architecture and design, including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, the bustling Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, the ornate Chinatown, and the m
Hazel Soan's watercolors have won her international recognition; now she helps less experienced painters understand how beguiling and versatile this medium is and master its challenges. Encouraging bu
Learn a variety of quirky, contemporary alphabets with these easy-to-follow guided worksheets.Explore stunning letterforms, create your own hand-lettering style, and make fun projects with this immers
From above ground and below, from the outer suburbs to the inner city, and from the medieval period to the modern day, discover the wonder that is London.Which tube station once housed the Elgin Marbl
Two textile artists. Two personal interpretations of the same creative themes. One inspiring book that showcases it all. Mutual respect between artists can have a positive effect—as renowned tex
Create simple but stunning bird sculptures with snitte, the Danish art of wood whittling—even if you're a beginner! Master the art and craftsmanship of snitte, Denmark’s traditional whittling techniqu
Weekends are the perfect time to treat yourself to some delicious food and in this new book chef Matt Williamson provides recipes ideal for any occasion—whether it is a lazy breakfast in bed, a health
Using archive photos and vintage color postcards, and photographing the same site today, Las Vegas: Then and Now: People and Places charts the rise and demise of the classic casinos on the strip; El R
It would be fair to say that 2018 was quite a year for the Donald, and what better way to commemorate his rise to glory than with The Unofficial Donald Trump Annual 2019. Features include: "
New Orleans has the French and Spanish to thank for creating a unique blend of 18th and 19th century architecture that has made it one of the most photographed cities in the world. The
