Alternative Realities“Video games are to the twenty-first cetury what movies were to the twentieth century and novels to the nineteenth century. - HANS ULRICH OBRISTWORLDBUILDING: Gaming and Art in the Digital Ageand examines the relationship between gaming and time-based media art. It is the...

Although Ashley Johnston is comfortable with a needle and thread,and really enjoys making handmade items for her children and home,she could certainly understand that sewing machines can strike fear and dread into the hearts of many crafters. The complicated machinery with the fussy parts...

Amazing Eye Tricks is packed with 100 visually interesting images that have the capacity to be used as tools for meditation or just for amusement. Includes a useful guide for the beginner, full of tips for viewing 3D stereograms and suggesting different methods to...

Ambitious in scale and far-reaching in scope, How Art Made the World is a fresh introduction to the history of art and, through the visual image, the history of humankind. Embarking with the motto 'Everyone is an artist', Nigel Spivey takes us on a...

AMERICA'S GREATEST ASSET Robin Monarch, the CIA's top field operative, stumbles across a US governmental conspiracy during a mission in Istanbul. What he sees is enough to make him go rogue. IS NOW ITS GREATEST THREAT Monarch becomes an international fugitive, hunted by the...

America's original-and long considered its best-sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette is fast, sexy, sleek, sublime. The legacy of the Corvette is matched only by its beauty, captured here like never before.Art of the Corvetteand profiles two dozen Corvettes from all seven generations, beginning with...

Amos Decker, David Baldacci's unique special agent with the gift of a remarkable memory, returns in The Fallen. Small towns which have seen better times are not unusual. But the mysterious events in Baronville, Pennsylvania, are raising the highly-tuned antennae of agent Amos Decker...

An absolute page-turner'and Mail on Sundayand Dear Mr. M,and I'd like to start by telling you that I'm doing better now. I do so because you probably have no idea that I was ever doing worse. Much worse, in fact, but I'll get to...

An accessible introduction that reveals the importance of Greek inscriptions in the understanding of ancient Greek culture.Inscriptions are an important form of evidence for our interpretation of past human societies. They are outstanding sources as they offer direct snapshots into the behaviour of humans...

An amazing book . . . Read it gang, honestly'and Zoe Ball'I haven't read a book for a long time that so often had me close to tears'and Observer'Inspirational . . . You can call this good teaching; what it looks like is love'and...

An approachable, comprehensive guide to the modern world of vegetables, from the leading grower of specialty vegetables in the country Near the shores of Lake Erie is a family-owned farm with a humble origin story that has become the most renowned specialty vegetable grower...

An archaic manuscript contains a secret, one that could change the world …The second in the series, from the author of The Istanbul Puzzle. Behind Lady Tunshuq's Palace in the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem, archaeologist, Max Keiser, has been found dead. In the same...

An armchair discovery tour of truly remarkable places, captured in SJ Axelby's inimitable watercolours. This follow-up volume toand SJ Axelby's Interior Portraitsand transports the reader to bars, cafes, museums, shops, hotels, tearooms, restaurants, gardens, trains and more, around the world.This is an insider's guide...

An authoritative visual history of one of the world's oldest and most vibrant cultures, drawing on South Asian art and artefacts from prehistory to the present.Arranged chronologically, and abundantly illustrated with expertly selected objects, this superb new overview connects today's India with its past....

An autobiographical work that describes firsthand the great tectonic shifts in English society following the First World War, Robert Graves's Goodbye to All That is a matchless evocation of the Great War's haunting legacy, published in Penguin Modern Classics.In 1929 Robert Graves went to live abroad...

An entertaining, informative, and elegantly designed guide that makes understanding punctuation marks and symbols simple and fun.A rollicking linguistic ride for fans ofand Eats, Shoots andamp; Leavesand andand Just My Type.What is the purpose of the comma - perhaps the most used symbol in...

An entirely fresh perspective on the history of western art that uses timelines to trace cultural development from prehistory to the present.Most surveys of the history of art come neatly packaged. They are divided up into historic periods, artistic schools and movements, and the...

An essential and handy visual vocabulary of modern architecture.How to Read Modern Buildingsand is an indispensable pocket-sized guide to understanding the architecture of the modern era.This handy book takes you on a guided tour of modern architecture through its most iconic and significant buildings,...

An essential and practical handbook on choosing and mixing colours successfully.Choosing and mixing colours successfully in different media is all about creating the maximum colour range from the minimum number of paints. In this comprehensive guide, the authors - all experts in the field...

An essential text for anyone who wants to start making art and not stop. One of those rare books - likeand The Artist's Wayand andand Writing Down the Bonesand - to keep close by for courage and company.'- Tanya Shadrick, author ofand The Cure...

An exciting Dr. Watson thriller perfect for all fans of Sherlock.The year is 1917, and Dr. John Watson is held in a notorious POW camp deep in Germany to offer medical assistance to British prisoners.With the Allied blockade, food is perilously scarce, and when...

An exciting new entry in teNeues' successful series of books about watches (more than 100,000 copies sold ofand The Watch Bookand series)A watch book with a unique focus: less technical and more emotional; the watch nerds will get their Reference numbers, but it's also...

An exciting new novel by one of America's most popular bestselling authors....

New revised edition with the latest information and new imagesAn exhaustive appraisal of the Rolex watch, including studies of vintage models, current designs and special editionsA new revised edition with the latest information, expert commentary and new imagesInvaluable to any watch-lover, especially aspiring Rolex...

An exposition of the passions that seethe behind the blank facades of government offices as politicians in power fight to stay there - bartering, back-stabbing, browbeating, bribing with honours, money and women.

An extraordinary document in the history of photographic criticism.Perhaps more than any other text,and A Little History of Photographyand by the German-Jewish thinker Walter Benjamin has shaped the way in which we understand early photography and the photographic act. One of the first theoretical...

An homage to the design pioneers who defined the Mid-Century aesthetic through their work in furniture, glassware, ceramics and textilesMore than 50 years later, the fascination with mid-century design is stronger than ever before. Explore the popular movement's distinctive style in this A-Z guide...

An important selection of the most important and experimental contemporary designs for residential spaces throughout the world. Following intense debate throughout the 20th century, the issue of residential housing is becoming increasingly central to the contemporary situation, characterised by large cities, urban sprawl and...

-An impressive selection of extraordinary carpet designs assembled in one volumeShowcases 200 superb examples of carpet designs from the late 19th century to the present dayAn inspiring resource for the DIY home decorator, collectors, and the professional designerWhen does a carpet transcend the category...

An indispensable volume'Vogue'As rabid admirers and collectors of contemporary art and photography we wholeheartedly recommend this passionate and joyous book. Without art the human soul is unfulfilled. This collection by Russell and Robert fully explains why.'Sir Elton John and David Furnish'Russell and Robert have...

An insightful and visually rich book about illustration and the origins of creativity featuring the work of 26 illustrators with in-depth interviews where each artist discusses their ideas, inspirations and creative processes. In How Ideas Are Born, readers will find a treasure chest of...

An inspirational, practical guide to more than 150 crochet stitches.Take your crochet to the next level withand Crochet Stitches Step by Step. This essential guide opens up a world of possibilities for crocheters of all abilities, with a huge range of stitches to inspire...

An inspiring overview of contemporary homes set against the backdrop of high mountains, steep hillsides and picturesque valleys with a focus on architecture and interior design.From the majestic peaks of the Alps to the green slopes of Japan's Shikoku Range and the rugged heights...

An introduction to William Morris's personal collection of artworks from the Islamic world and how they came to influence his pattern-making One of the principal founders of the Arts and Crafts movement, William Morris was responsible for hundreds of patterns for wallpapers, fabrics, tapestries,...

An old-fashioned London Hotel is not quite as reputable as it makes out…When Miss Marple comes up from the country for a holiday in London, she finds what she's looking for at Bertram's Hotel: traditional decor, impeccable service and an unmistakable atmosphere of danger...

An original interpretation of the final years of Van Gogh's career, exploring the people and places in his late paintingsThe years prior to Van Gogh's death in 1890 were pivotal to the painter's brief artistic career. He was working in the South of France...

An oversized full-colour art book showcasing the insane imagination of Justin Roiland! Save the universe! Save your dogs! Take your chair to the streets and follow Trover throughout the cosmos as you battle your way through hordes of clones on your quest to stop...

An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It's Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year's Day to find himself in the hospital-specifically, in the psychiatric ward. Despite...

An unprecedented look at the design archives of the iconic sportswear brand.In Autumn 2024 the Vitra Design Museum will present the first ever museum exhibition about Nike, the world's most revered sport brand. The exhibition and this accompanying catalogue mark the milestones in Nike's...

An unprecedented look into the history, art, and gardens of Château de Bagatelle, the Parisian getaway villa of kings and royal family members.In 1775, the Comte d'Artois, brother of Louis XVI and future King Charles X, purchased the Bagatelle estate in the Bois de...

An unputdownable thriller, perfect for fans of THE HOLIDAY and BIG LITTLE LIES.'A sparkling, thrilling whodunit with a cast of extraordinarily well-realised characters and a setting that will take your breath away. I read it in twenty-four hours and was bereft when it ended'...

An utterly gripping thriller perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Michael Crichton and Stephen King. The Anomaly will leave you breathless until the final page has been turned . . . THEY SOUGHT THE TRUTH. THEY FOUND A NIGHTMARE A team of explorers seek...

Annabelle is a beautiful stranger with a mysterious past, planning the heist of the century - two short cons to fund a long con, then a life of unashamed luxury, incognito in a foreign land. Jonathan DeHaven, the shy head of the Rare Books...

Answers many questions about art by looking at 50 key works from Western art. Each entry can be digested in just 30 seconds, using 300 words and a single picture to explore the context in which a painting or sculpture was created, and explain...

Any woman can wear shoes and handbags: it's not a question of how tall you are, how skinny you are, how blonde or blue-eyed or tanned or whatever.'Marc JacobsCarolyn Asome reveals the fashion accessory that can make any woman feel fabulous - from the...

Apparently buckling under the strain of caring for wounded soldiers, Amanda retreats from her nursing job at the close of the First World War to her family's farm on a lake in rural Wisconsin, hoping that life with her beloved sister Mattie and her...

Architectural solutions andamp; designs to optimize the spaces in your home without spending a fortune.Architect Laura Jane Clark, from the BBC and Netflix smash-hit seriesand Your Home Made Perfect, has spent over 15 years designing, remodelling, and building homes with budgets that range from...

Architecture Asia, as the official journal of the Architects Regional Council Asia, aims to provide a forum not only for presenting Asian phenomena and their characteristics to the world but also for understanding diversity and multiculturalism within Asia from a global perspectiveArchitecture Asia, as...

Architecture involving and consisting of bamboo has developed into one of the most fascinating areas of global building culture. A material with many faces, more flexible than wood and stronger than steel: in addition to its individual and natural appearance, above all, the unique...

Architecture is a window on an era, a time, a culture and, above all, on circumstances. In a book of authors and their different works, feature an unwavering constant plurality. The raw material of architecture is space: the very medium human beings live in,...