History - Reference

What makes a place? Infinite City, Rebecca Solnit's brilliant reinvention of the traditional atlas, searches out the answer by examining the many layers of meaning in one place, the San Francisco Bay Area. Aided by artists, writers, cartographers, and twenty-two gorgeous color maps, each...

From the prehistoric cave paintings to Andy Warhol's soup cans, this lively chronicle surveys the rich history of artistic expression. INSTANT ART HISTORY examines such geniuses as Michelangelo, da Vinci, Rembrandt, Renoir, van Gogh, and the Impressionists as well as Dali, Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky,...

Want to impress your buddies at the bar?Need to think of something interesting to do at the next family gathering?Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, true crime, and the paranormal?Pick up Interesting Stories for Curious People, the ultimate guide...

The classic history of soccer tactics-- "masterful" and "deliciously nerdy" (Time Out) In this modern classic, soccer journalist Jonathan Wilson pulls apart the finer details of the world's game, tracing the global history of tactics from modern pioneers right back to the beginning, when...

The greatest investment story ever told -- and it spans 250 years.Investing in America: The Rise of a 250-Year Bull Market is a landmark coffee table book that charts the complete history of US financial markets, decade by decade, from 1792 to today.It is...

Christianity Today Award of Merit winnerBecause the Catholic Epistles focus on orthodox faith and morals, the Fathers drew on them as a means of defense against the rising challenge of heretics. Many of the Fathers saw in these letters anticipatory attacks on Marcion and...

This beautiful Bible edition honors the legacy of the King James Version Bible in a convenient portable size with essential study tools and traditional red-letter text for the Words of Christ. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed...

From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes--this is award winning writer Simon Winchester's brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change our...

Ever wondered how many moons there are in our Solar System, or the number of Olympic sports, or who the 46 US presidents were? If so, this is the book for you! Leaf through the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find out...

Blast Off into the Wonders of Space! Space: An Illustrated Encyclopedia for Curious Minds is the perfect launchpad for young explorers eager to learn about the vast and mysterious universe. From the formation of the solar system and the magic of constellations to the...

DK's best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, sea, and skies. Discover dinosaurs as you've never seen them before through jaw-dropping 3D illustrations in this dinosaur encyclopedia for kids ages 9+. Did you know...

DK's best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series explores the fantastical world of myths and legends. Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before through incredibly detailed 3D illustrations in this encyclopedia for children aged 9+. Knowledge Encyclopedia's clear explanations, illustrations, photographs, and...

Explore the Fascinating World of Animals! My First Encyclopedia - Animals is packed with fascinating facts, vibrant illustrations, and easy-to-understand explanations to spark curiosity in young minds. From discovering the earliest animals on Earth to understanding what insects eat, this book introduces children to...

How were world-famous structures like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben built? What do the enigmatic Renaissance motifs mean? When did Leonardo da Vinci paint his masterpieces? This encyclopedia on art and architecture will answer these and more hows and whats for you. Learning...

Why do your eyes blink? Why does your heart race when you run fast? How does your body know when to stop eating? This encyclopedia about the human body will answer these and many more whys and hows for you. Learning is made simpler...

Explore the Wonders of Human Ingenuity! Encyclopedia of Inventions and Discoveries is a fascinating read that takes children on a journey through the milestones of human progress. From the first tools used by our ancestors to groundbreaking scientific revelations, this book answers exciting questions...

Change the way you see the world, with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet, in this fully updated edition.Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to black holes, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks display. This...

Fifty years ago, a group of Italian scholars gathered to discuss a problem: how to preserve traditional Italian cooking. They formed the Italian Academy of Cuisine to document classic recipes from every region. The academy's more than seven thousand associates spread out to villages...

Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It...

A wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home.American History for Middle School -- Grades 6-8 The FIRST book in a two-volume narrative for Young Readers studying Land of Hope VOLUME ONE: SHAPING...