This fascinating book explores the history of the native peoples of North America, from the early arrival of humans from Asia and their migration throughout the continent, the first and subsequently devastating...

 This book provides a comprehensive history of the Celts, supported by accurate, detailed maps demonstrating the movements of the people and the major military campaigns and conflicts of the Celts, with engaging,...

This book explains the seeds of the conflict, and examines important topics such as the development and use of new tactics and weapons, the roles of the great commanders, the maritime war,...

With over 400 high quality maps, plans, and photographs this book brings the subject to life, revealing all aspects of rail transportation and technology. It maps the spread of the networks across...

Examines all the key events of the six year conflict, with thoroughly researched text accompanied by 140 highly detailed maps that give an entirely original visual reappraisal of this global war....

With over 140 stunning, high quality maps, plans, and illustrations, this book brings the subject to life, revealing all aspects of knights and castles, mapping the spread of the Norman influence, the...

A detailed history of war, from the tribal origins of war to the major world wars of the twentieth century.Beautifully detailed maps chart the battles and major conflicts of history, supported by...

The history of the Jewish people is as turbulent as it is ancient, and this atlas explores the historic struggles of the Jews, as well as their rich cultural and religious history. ...

An unmatched reference work distinguished by its erudition and beauty, this volume is an illustrated who's who of prehistoric life, a Baedeker of more than 500 million years of evolution on Earth.With entries...

For dog lovers of all breeds, this book is filled with fascinating facts, witty anecdotes, indispensable dog training tips and heartwarming tales of canine loyalty. ...

From the award-winning Web site visited by more than 2.5 million people every month comes How Stuff Works, the definitive guide to the inner workings of everyday items. In this fun and...

This lavishly illustrated directory of breeds is presented by group in the order: non-sporting, working, herding, gundogs, hounds, terriers and toy. The background to each breed is detailed -...

This lavishly illustrated directory is presented according to basic groups: shorthairs, longhairs, semi-longhairs, orientals, and foreign breeds--all featuring full color identification photography plus photographs of varieties to show variations within ...

The answers to this and other curious facts are answered in this collection of e-mails and letters received by the Internet’s legendary “Answer Whiz.”...

A comprehensive handbook for speakers and writners....

A compilation of overused words and phrases, with practical and intriguing alternatives to them....

Edmund Conway, economics editor of the Daily Telegraph, introduces and explains the central concepts of economics in a series of 50 accessible and engaging essays. Beginning with the basic theories, such...

From the first clubs and spears of early humanity to the “smart” bombs and laser technology of today, the history of mankind has been inextricably bound up with the twin stories of...

Words of Wisdom is an anthology of history’s most memorable, uplifting or thought-provoking quotations from the greatest philosophers who have ever lived. Each of the 350 quotations is accompanied by a brief...

War has shadowed the whole of human history, featuring its greatest triumphs and its greatest tragedies, and underlying all of it, the paramount need of all living creatures to survive. This book...

Axtel is a former VP of Worldwide Marketing for the Parker Pen company who has spent 30 years living and traveling abroad.  This book is aimed at anyone trying to be understood...

Through dazzling illustrations, specially created maps, and compelling photographs, The Elvis Atlas locates our greatest musical icon in his world and his times. It gives us a rare glimpse at the landscape...

This book is filled with fascinating facts and figures, busted myths and corrected misconceptions, amazing anecdotes and incredible feats of strength and endurance.  It is beautifully illustrated with hundreds of colorful artworks,...

In a series of 50 accessible and lucidly written essays, Ben Dupre probes some of the most significant ideas in politics, philosophy, religion, economics, science and the arts. Some of these...

This book looks at words in all their glory, from the origins of language and vocabulary to modern slang, jargon and shorthand....

This thought-provoking history of cartography focuses on 100 key maps that changed human understanding of the world around us, changed the course of map-making itself, or directly influenced the path of history....

The delightful, educational, and surprising lexicon defines old-fashioned words that are quickly slipping from America’s vocabulary.  With over 100 illustrations this quirky book is entertaining and educational....

Dip into a laugh-a-minute collection of great comic art.  A huge and hilarious collections of cartons showing the funny side of life – even the side you never knew could be funny....

Reproducing one of the most advanced satellite surveys of Earth in its entirely, this book explores our planet, explaining the how and when of its mountain ranges, deserts, ice-sheets, volcanoes and oceans....

This captivating book contains a treasury of fascinating facts on the science, art, history, folklore, and mythology of the weather--a fundamental process that shapes the earth's environment.  It's beautifully illustrated throughout with...

Genius is a thing of mystery. We call it a gift, and yet we have never been able to identify the giver, and often the beneficiary would rather be without it. It...

An illustrated compendium of fascinating facts, trivia, curiosities, achievements, fishermen’s stories, myths, and folklore. For fans everywhere, this absorbing book contains a wealth of fascinating facts and anecdotes about...

Create a treasured family heirloom with this beautifully crafted family record kit which includes a 96 page book, full size geneaology chart, photo album, help sheet and DVD pocket....