A welcome addition to White Star's renowned aerial presentation series, this handsome, compact volume takes readers on a spectacular journey over one of Italy's most beloved regions. These images reveal facets of Tuscany that are off-the-beaten track that readers could never experience without the benefit of these aerial views. From the lushness ...
One attribute of a great city is that it belongs to the world, not just to its inhabitants. This is especially true of Paris: beautiful, romantic, enchanting and built to a human scale. Here, all in walking distance, are Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, the Luxembourg Gardens, the Tomb of Napoleon, the Picasso Museum, and, towering over ...
Any list of the world's most beautiful and unusual cities must include Venice. Built on a patchwork of more than 100 low-lying islands in the middle of a swampy lagoon, it is a modern city of waterways, bus boats and a complete absence of cars. Everyone, from children, students and professionals to workers and delivery men, travels on its canals. ...
One of a series of books which traces the progress of human evolution, settlement and civilization through the ages, this book focuses on the first people. Alongside three-dimensional maps there are reconstructions of scenes from the first settlements. The four volumes in this series take the reader from the earliest human beings, through their ...
In "Come See My City," readers travel through time and space to tour some of the worlds most famous cities during important historical periods, such as the Renaissance in Florence and the Golden Age of Athens
This chronological survey covers the history of civilization in the Nile River Valley from its origins in the fourth millenium B.C. to the era of the Roman conquest.
Across history, people have relied upon more types of watercraft than just those powered by wind and engines. Keeping an eye on vessels more dependent on human power, A History of Water Travel probes into rafts, barges, gondolas, fishing boats, sporting craft, and other methods of water travel. Exceptional images fill the pages, making this an ...
One of a series of books which traces the progress of human evolution, settlement and civilization through the ages, this book focuses on the first Europeans. Alongside three-dimensional maps there are reconstructions of scenes from the first settlements. The four volumes in this series take the reader from the earliest human beings, through their ...
One of a series of books which traces the progress of human evolution, settlement and civilization through the ages, this book focuses on the first settlers. Alongside three-dimensional maps there are reconstructions of scenes from the first settlements. The four volumes in this series take the reader from the earliest human beings, through their ...
All aboard! A History of Powered Ships calls readers to investigate the evolution of ships powered by motors. With full-color illustration and self-contained spreads, topics such as steamships, luxury liners, warships and pleasure boats are presented in an exciting, concise, informative manner.
Sailing ships hold a distinctive place in the history of transportation. Maintaining this focus, A History of Sailing Ships examines the evolution of vessels from ancient Greek craft and Viking ships to the golden age of sailing. This vivid resource presents information in highly appealing two-page spreads, each focused on a single topic.
One of a series of books which traces the progress of human evolution, settlement and civilization through the ages, this book focuses on the cradles of civilization. Alongside three-dimensional maps there are reconstructions of scenes from the first settlements. The four volumes in this series take the reader from the earliest human beings, ...
One of a series of books which traces the progress of human evolution, settlement and civilization through the ages, this book focuses on the civilizations of the Americas. Alongside three-dimensional maps there are reconstructions of scenes from the daily life of each civilization, together with an informative text and a wealth of maps, diagrams ...
One of a series of books which traces the progress of human evolution, settlement and civilization through the ages, this book focuses on the civilizations of Asia. Alongside three-dimensional maps there are reconstructions of scenes from the daily life of each civilization, together with an informative text and a wealth of maps, diagrams and ...
In "Come See My City," readers travel through time and space to tour some of the worlds most famous cities during important historical periods, such as the Renaissance in Florence and the Golden Age of Athens
In "Come See My City," readers travel through time and space to tour some of the worlds most famous cities during important historical periods, such as the Renaissance in Florence and the Golden Age of Athens
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The Atlas of Languages: The Origin and Development of Languages Throughout the World
by
Bernard Comrie, Maria Polinsky, Stephen Matthews
