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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
New edition.
Physical Desc
528 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Now, in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden sides, explaining, for example, how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is driving a climate emergency.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"World War I, fought between 1914 and 1918 was a conflict on an epic scale and left an indelible mark on the collective memory of countries that lost a generation of young men. This engaging and visually stunning book recounts the course of the war in vivid detail, recreating the experience of titanic battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, and documenting the first-hand accounts of combatants and civilians."--Publisher description.
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
336 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Lushly illustrated and with beautifully descriptive text, The Cottage Garden is a guide to appreciating and creating plantings in the classic cottage garden design style"--
Author
Language
English
Description
"The world's oceans are teeming with amazing animals, and The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures brings this undersea world into the reader's hands with dazzling, oversized illustrations and captivating facts. Each of the 36 animals is presented in full color, accompanied by interesting information about how it survives in its natural habitat. Key characteristics of each creature are also presented in fact boxes for easy reference. From the reclusive...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Beautiful stories that celebrate the power an object can hold are at the heart of The Heirloomist by photographer Shana Novak, creator of the project of the same name dedicated to documenting keepsakes and transforming them into uniquely meaningful works of art. 100 objects from strangers and cultural icons alike range from the everyday to the extraordinary: the fork that began Nora McInerny's relationship with her late husband; the sculpture that...
Publisher
Amaryllis Press
Pub. Date
©1982
Physical Desc
423 pages : illustrations ; 35 cm
Language
English
Description
An exceptionally large number of the over 750 photographs reproduced in New York are published for the first time. In this respect New York is a radical departure from books on the subject, as is its layoug, design, and luxurious format. The book is divided into eighteen sections, each devoted to a theme or locale. The thematic sections include Fellow Immigrants (showing some fo the diversity and variety); work and not work (physicians, garment workers,...
Author
Publisher
White Lion Publishing, an imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
240 pages : color photographs ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Discover the fascinating story of the Earth's open oceans with telling insights from the bold adventurers who love it most. The Ocean Speaks brings together more than 45 ocean enthusiasts who have taken ocean protection into their own hands, documenting the unknown and telling stories that aim to connect humans with water. Whether they are divers, marine biologists, surfers, influencers, conservationists, photojournalists or filmmakers, each of these...
12) Zimbabwe
Author
Series
Publisher
Our World My Roots
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
56 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Join Tendai, Ranga, and marvelous on an exciting journey across land and sea, as they take you on an adventure to Zimbabwe to explore the country's geography, people, traditions, culture and beyond!
Author
Publisher
Haymarket Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
xiv, 196 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 22 x 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"This book tells the story, in both English and Arabic, of a land full of people--people with families, hopes, dreams, and a deep connection to their home--before Israel's establishment in 1948, known to Palestinians as the Nakba, or "catastrophe." Denying Palestinian existence has been a fundamental premise of Zionism, which has sought not only to hide this existence but also to erase its memory. But existence leaves traces, and the imprint of the...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
158 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"The essential guide to growing flowers for people who "can't grow flowers." Whatever your struggle, whether lack of space, unpredictable climate, or lack of sun, leading plant specialist (and flower whisperer) Jac Semmler will introduce you to forty of the most beautiful and easiest flowers to grow in any garden, pot, or box. You'll learn the basics for how to care for each new flower friend, with key information on planting, watering, fertilizing,...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Understand the human body as never before, from the smallest components of a cell to complex body systems. Explore human anatomy in incredible detail and clarity through virtually life-size 3-D illustrations and scans. Now including even more detail on surface anatomy and complex anatomical spaces, including the armpit and wrist. Discover how the body works, how it changes from infancy to old age, and what can go wrong and why"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Weldon Owen
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 34 cm
Language
English
Description
For more than 60 years, Barbie has reflected fashion trends and set them. Now, her iconic outfits are paired with the legendary looks from iconic designers for a fascinating celebration of the relationship between the runway and the toy aisle.
17) Harry Styles
Publisher
Hearst Home
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
142 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
The perfect gorgeous pocket-sized hardcover book for Harry Styles fans, packed with 100+ amazing photos.
Author
Publisher
Flying Eye Books, an imprint of Nobrow Ltd
Language
English
Description
"What is it like to live in space? Is there life on other planets? What exactly is a black hole? Join Professor Astro Cat and the gang as they travel across space to find out everything there is to know about our galaxy, the solar system and the Universe. From asteroids to alien life and rockets to rovers, there's so much to discover in the Frontiers of Space."--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
The seventh book in the bestselling Children's Anthologies series, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds explores some of the most impressive birds on our planet. Children can marvel at the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second or the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, in this striking collection showcasing more than 90 birds.
20) Wild Africa
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
270 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 33 cm.
Language
English
Formats
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