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Strap yourself in for an unforgettable ride through motoring history! From the earliest "horseless carriage" to the modern supercar, this lavishly illustrated history of the automobile is packed with everything you need to know about classic cars through the ages. Filled with stunning photograp...

Acting, direction, stagecraft, theatre architecture and design, the extraordinary evolution of dramatic literature—here is an all-embracing and richly illustrated history, worldwide in scope and ranging from the ancient origins of the theatre in the choral hymns sung around the altar of Dionysus ...

Since the early years of the 20th century, Western abstract art has fascinated, outraged and bewildered audiences. Its path to acceptance within the artistic mainstream was slow. Anna Moszynska traces the origins and evolution of abstract art, placing it in broad cultural context. She examines th...

It is often forgotten just how provocative Impressionist canvases seemed when they were first exhibited in 1874. The advocates of the new style rejected the established principles of art prevalent at that time in France. This book traces Impressionism's origins to its spread to America and Austr...

It is 1948. Japan is rebuilding her cities after the calamity of World War II, her people putting defeat behind them and looking to the future. The celebrated painter Masuji Ono fills his days attending to his garden, his house repairs, his two grown daughters and his grandson, and his evenings d...

The Short Story of the Universe is a new introduction to the subject of the universe. Covering 130 key components that make it up – from dwarf galaxies and spiral arms to red giants and the planets of the solar system – and linking these to the universe's structure and the theories that help us u...

The Short Story of Photography is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of photography. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key photographs from the first experiments in the early ninteenth century to digital photography. Accessible and concise, the book explains how, why and whe...

The Short Story of Modern Art: A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes and Techniques The Short Story of Modern Art explains the how, why and when of modern art - who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and why they matter. Simply constructed, the book ex...

For the third edition of Graphic Design Stephen Eskilson has, with the aid of 540 new and existing images, updated key parts of the book. Most notably he has expanded the introduction to begin with the origins of writing and added a new chapter 11 that investigates current trends in digital desi...

Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore... Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of galactic matter, expertly curated to bring you the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the comfort of your own home. «Planetarium» features all aspects of space, ...

A fun introduction to the world of modern artists, from Albers to Zox, via Basquiat, Kahlo, Warhol and more. A striking, design-led reference book, A-Z Great Modern Artists features Andy Tuohy's portraits of 52 key modern artists, rendered in each artist's own characteristic style - including Al...

The Short Story of Science is a new introduction to the complete subject of science. Covering 60 key experiments, from Archimedes' investigations of buoyancy to the discovery of dark matter, and then linking these to the history of science, as well as to the key theories and methods, the book sim...

Founded by Gianni Versace in 1978, the family-run fashion house soon grew into a symbol of high glamour and luxury known the world over, dressing the biggest personalities of the 1980s and 1990s, from Madonna to Princess Diana. After Gianni Versace’s tragic death in 1997, his sister Donatella bec...

300 iconic, behind the scenes photographs from the Official White House Photographer for the Obama presidency. As Chief Official White House photographer, Pete Souza travelled with the president to document each meeting, trip and encounter for historical record. His moving, candid images were sh...

13.8 billion years of human and cosmic history summarised in one big book. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So with this brand-new history book, you can easily discover how we got to where we are within the context of our Universe. Prepare to take a journey back in time to the very b...

Книга «UKRAINIAN FOLK FASHION | Українська традиційна мода. Етнофотографія» заглиблює у багатогранний світ традиційного українського вбрання. На світлинах, зроблених відомою фотографкою Анною Сенік, яка є засновницею напряму української етнофотографії, представлено одяг із дев’яти етнографічних ...

English Edition The war for our emotions and choices is raging in Ukraine and the world, around and within us. The number of front lines is countless. People are at war in families, online communities, and societies. States are at war with people, companies, and each other. How can we avoid being...

An all-in-one visual guide to human anatomy with encyclopedic coverage from bones and muscles to systems and processes. This in-depth manual to the human body's physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems is a must-have reference to help further your studies or knowledge of how ...

Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age. Discover all you need to know about art and design in this definite guide. Design: The Definitive Visual Guide brings a gallery of mor...

Вивчіть понад 80 найважливіших теорій та ідей про торгівлю, комерцію та менеджмент. Дана книга - це захоплюючий і неповторний погляд на світ бізнесу. The Business Book - це чудовий підручник для початківців вивчати базові установки в бізнесі. Книга проливає світло на найважливіші розробки в істо...