Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Village of the Nubas
In 1949, photographer George Rodger was granted permission to spend some time with the Nuba tribe. The Nubas were a people living in a state of primitivism, exactly as their ancestors had centuries before. The photographer presented the tribe in heroic terms, remarking that the Nubas were a people whom “progress of any kind had
Grafters
In the famous Brown v Board of Education of Topeka case of 1954, the United States Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools violated the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution. This decision marked a critical turning point in the American judicial system, which, since the Jim Crow Laws
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his assassination in Dallas on 22nd November 1963, this is a celebration in photographs of the life of John F. Kennedy (1917-63), the 35th president of the United States. A collection of photographs, many previously unpublished, together with campaign memorabilia and personal notes, tell the behind-the-scenes story of
Boston Wallpaper City Guide SUPERSEDED
“Wallpaper* City Guides” not only suggest where to stay, eat, and drink, but what the tourist passionate about design might want to see, whether he/she has a week or 24 hours in the city. Featured are up and coming areas, landmark buildings in an `Architour`, design centres, and the best shops to buy items unique
The Sites of Ancient Greece
`The Sites of Ancient Greece` presents 150 of Georg Gerster`s most spectacular and evocative photographs of the landscapes and architecture – both ancient and modern – of Greece, a country he has visited and photographed numerous times in his long career. The photographs in this book were taken between 1996 and 2006. A short preface
The Path to Buddha
Tibet has suffered extreme political turmoil and upheaval over the last 50 odd years. Occupied in 1950, Red Guards destroyed thousands of official buildings and holy places during the Cultural Revolution, and religious freedom and traditional education are still severely under threat. Due to the strength of Tibetan faith in Buddha, in the Dalai Lama,
Wallpaper* City Guide Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo in the Wallpaper* City Guide series, published by Phaidon and encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper* magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers and are aimed at those interested in art, design and architecture.
Wallpaper* City Guide Tallinn
Tallin in the Wallpaper* City Guide series published by Phaidon encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper* magazine, the guides are widely recognised for appealing to design-conscious travellers and are aimed at those interested in art, design and architecture. Each guide identifies
Africa Arts And Culture
The collections of the British Museum provide an exceptional resource for exploring both African antiquity and its contemporary arts and cultures. This book looks at the continent as a whole. It describes through a series of essays the history and arts of particular regions and the sources of the collections now in the Museum. Each
Wallpaper* City Guide Hamburg
Hamburg in the Wallpaper* City Guide series, published by Phaidon and encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper* magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers and are aimed at those interested in art, design and architecture. Each
Moctezuma and The Aztecs
Under Moctezuma the mighty Aztec empire reached the height of its power; under Moctezuma, the Aztec empire met its ultimate downfall. The Aztecs ruled from the island metropolis of Tenochtitlan which, by the fifteenth century, stretched from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Ocean. Focusing on their last elected leader, Moctezuma II, this informative and
Classical Athens
This tour of the classical city of Athens takes the reader from the Acropolis to the theatre, from the political, civic and commercial centres, to the harbour and surrounding countryside. Rather than describing the areas and their buildings, it provides the historical and social background to the different parts of the city giving some idea
Wallpaper* City Guide Sydney
The fast-track guide for the smart traveller A tightly edited, discreetly packaged selection of city highlights for the design-conscious visitor. Each Wallpaper* City Guide unearths the most happening restaurants and nightlife, the buzziest hotels, the most influential art galleries and enticing retail, the very best in local design, and the historical styles and contemporary architecture
Hoa Hakananai`a
Hoa Hakananai`a, or `stolen/hidden friend`, was discovered at the impressive ceremonial village of Orongo, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Polynesia, in 1868. It is not known precisely when this basalt figure was carved, but by AD 1000-1100 similar-sized statues, all called moai, were being quarried in the volcanic ash of Rano Raraku. Nearly a thousand moai
Mummy Portraits from Roman Egypt
The mummy portraits of Roman Egypt are haunting images of ancient faces: anonymous people painted by anonymous artists. And yet, they are historical and cultural documents of outstanding interest and importance, and many are of superb artistic quality. This type of portrait appeared in Egypt in the first century AD, and remained popular for around
Hugh Casson`s Oxford – A College Companion
An illustrated guide to the historic city of Oxford, by Sir Hugh Casson, architect and watercolourist, who records in words and pictures his personal impressions of the town. Watercolour drawings of many of the finest colleges are accompanied by notes on their history and their particular attractions. Pen-and-ink sketches of details of architecture reveal some
Pocket Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa
This is a lightweight and portable guide, partly adapted from the popular and highly acclaimed A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa by the same authors. Covering the most prominent 150 reptiles and 80 amphibians found in the region (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi), with concise text, photograph and map for each,
Sell Up And Cruise The Inland Waterways
Living afloat on inland canals, rivers and waterways is a popular choice throughout the UK and Europe, and its popularity is growing. Attracted for financial, environmental or lifestyle reasons, there are now so many people wanting to sell up and live on the water that there are waiting lists for permanent berths. Bill and Laurel
Adlard Coles Nautical Charterer`s Logbook
The Adlard Coles Charterer`s Logbook is designed specifically for sailors and motor boaters wanting a beautifully presented and user-friendly method of keeping a comprehensive record of their chartering experience. Catering for anyone chartering a yacht or motorboat at home or abroad, the Charterer`s Logbook will act both as a navigational record of the cruise and
Southern & Western Spain – Where to Watch Birds
Southern Iberia is in the top rank of European birding hotspots. The third edition of this popular book, first published in 1994, continues to ensure that visitors can make the most of the region`s many attractions. Regular visits have brought the information on all sites up-to-date: maps, access details and species lists have received particular
