Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed arguably the greatest mind the world has ever known. Artist, draftsman, inventor, and philosopher, his contributions to modern society are profound and wide-reaching. Throughout his life, Leonardo kept dozens of notebooks, elegant studies …
This is a collection of more than 500 drawings illustrating all aspects of 75 small homes of various styles, from a New England farmhouse to a sophisticated steel frame to a Santa Fe ranch. This collection is the distillation of several competitions, held among architects and de…
Looks at the circumstances surrounding the arrests of five hundred celebrities and other notorious figures over the past 150 years.
Looks at the circumstances surrounding the arrests of five hundred celebrities and other notorious figures over the past 150 years.
A fascinating month-by-month tour of the most dazzling elements in the periodic table. Every month features a big, beautiful photograph of an element in its pure form, as well as data and an interesting anecdote relating to the element. Monthly grids include photographs of the e…
Informatie in woord en beeld over chemische elementen.
"Easy to follow recipes for everyday foods enable you to make fresh, healthier versions of store-bought items, often at a fraction of the cost and always better tasting." -- p. [4] of cover.
Humans have always pondered what makes us different from animals. After all, many species exhibit behaviors that resemble our own (or is it the other way around?). This informative volume covers 20 of the world's most well-known animals, including African elephants, flamingos, g…
"Provides an entertaining, illustrated exploration of manufacturing tricks, ingredients, and materials for common and extraordinary items"--Back cover.
