For the past 12 billion years, galaxies have governed the Universe, bringing form to the firmament, light to the void. Each one a giant system of as many as hundreds of billions of stars, the galaxies are the building blocks of the cosmos, and through new data from modern telescopes - including the [...]

Ladakh, or 'Little Tibet', is a wildly beautiful desert land up in the Western Himalayas. It is a place of few resources and an extreme climate. Yet for more than a thousand years, it has been home to a thriving culture. Traditions of frugality and cooperation, coupled with an intimate and locati[...]

How did a Roman waterworks work? How were the aqueducts planned and built? What happened to the water before it arrived in the aqueduct and after it left, in catchment, urban distribution and drainage? What were the hydraulics and drainage involved? In a study ranging through the Roman aqueducts of [...]

A reference on brickwork that covers the brickwork craft-related units of Construction Awards and related Trowel Occupations NVQs from CITB/City & Guilds at Levels 2 and 3. It includes coverage on thin joint systems, to match industry-based requirements and technical developments in the field.[...]

This is an authoritative account of the Italian painter, architect and draughtsman, Raphael, one of the most influential artists of the High Renaissance. It is a lively study that examines his life, the areas of Italy that shaped his work and the historical context of the times. It explores his inno[...]

The most striking feature of British colonialism in the twentieth century was the confidence it expressed in the use of science and expertise, especially when joined with the new bureaucratic capacities of the state, to develop natural and human resources of the empire. "Triumph of the Expert" is a [...]

The perfect guide to the most important ideas and concepts that underpin Western art: Romanesque; Byzantine; International Gothic; Early Renaissance; High Renaissance; Northern Renaissance; Mannerism; Baroque; Caravaggism; Dutch Golden Age; Rococo; Neoclassicism; Romanticism; Academic Art; Oriental[...]

Insights into the authenticity and truth of the Bible Clearly presented by more than a dozen respected defenders of the faith . Over 20 relevant issues dealing with the purpose and meaning of life, the miracles of Jesus, His resurrection, and more. Based on the absolute authority of God's Word, not[...]

If you were asked how you know the Bible is true, do you have an answer? Over 29 issues addressed, including: Who made God; where did God come from? Has Noah's ark been found? Hasn't Bible text been changed over the years? Is Hell real? Did the ten plagues of Egypt really happen? We are an incre[...]

The Debate the Critics box set includes: Inside the Nye-Ham Debate gives analysis and perspective on the debate, as well as additional details, and includes a full transcript of the debate (400 pages) "Uncensored Science: Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham" watch the debate as it happened; see the question[...]

From Surfing to the Secret Life of Rats, Extreme Science will excite and inspire 8-11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce some key science concepts in an accessible and innovative way. Extreme titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom teaching and for spic[...]