| Author: | Travis Elborough |
| Category: |
Atlases |
In 45 beautiful, unique maps and with evocative photography, Atlas of the Unexpected is a journey to far-off lands, obscure discoveries and unimaginable locations. From the fortuitous discovery of the Dead Se... read more
| Author: | Bjorn Berge |
| Category: |
Atlases |
These are the stories of fifty countries that once existed but have now have been erased from the map. Varying vastly in size and shape, location and longevity, they are united by one fact: all of them endured long enough to issue their own stamps.... read more
| Author: | Scott Christianson |
| Category: |
Reference |
A chronological survey of the world's most influential books.
Many books have become classics, must-reads or overnight publishing sensations, but how many can genuinely claim to have changed the way we see and think?
In 100 Books that Changed the... read more
| Author: | Stephen King |
| Category: |
Language |
Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, Stephen King's critically lauded, classic bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.
"Long live the King" hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen... read more
| Author: | Rose Welling |
| Category: |
Language |
In times of celebration, need, heartbreak, birth and death it can be challenging to find the right words. Rose Welling has put together this collection of quotes, inspirational sayings and instructions on how to write that perfect message or letter, whatever the occasion. Whether it's congratulating a... read more
| Author: | Chris Fitch |
| Category: |
Atlases |
In a world that has increasingly become tamed by human activity, the true wild holds a growing mysticism. Rugged landscapes with unspoilt scenery invoke romantic visions of paradise, but there are also intense and powerful wild... read more
| Author: | Times Atlases |
| Category: |
Atlases |
| Series: | The\Times Atlases Ser. |
The beautifully illustrated introductory section gives a detailed profile of today's world and covers major contemporary geographical and global issues--such as environment and population growth--through maps, images, statistics, and graphics. Forty-four city ... read more
| Author: | Ross Raisin; Henry Carroll (Consultant Editor) |
| Category: |
Reference |
This book demystifies the writing process, empowering you to write your own novel or short story. The author explains expert technique in a clear and jargon-free way, with examples from the fifty greatest writers of our time. For aspiring writers of all... read more
| Author: | Steven Pinker |
| Category: |
Language |
Steven Pinker, the best-selling author of The Language Instinct, deploys his gift for explaining big ideas in The Sense of Style - an entertaining writing guide for the 21st century. What is the secret of good prose? Does writi... read more
| Author: | Michael Quinion |
| Category: |
Language |
Brings us the answers to nearly two hundred of the most intriguing questions the author been asked about language over the years.
| Author: | Lonely Planet Publications Staff |
| Category: |
Language |
| Series: | Phrasebook Ser. |
Lonely Planet French Phrasebook & Dictionaryis your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful French phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask about tucked-away vineyards, bargain with local farmers at the market or ... read more
