The Philosophy Book

Uncover the most mesmerising moments in ballet history with this scintillating visual guide.<BR><BR>Written with ballet legend Viviana Durante, this book will introduce you to the most famous performers and enthrall you with fascinating stories.<BR><BR>Discover more than 70 celebrated dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn about renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives of ballet dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell, and meet composers and choreographers, including the likes of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Matthew Bourne.<BR><BR>Tracing the history of ballet all the way from its origins at court and the first institutes to the contemporary scene, this comprehensive yet accessible volume offers an unrivalled overview of this dance form.<BR><BR>Rarely seen photographs covering key figures, pieces, and performances, alongside compelling facts about each dance - the sources they draw from, their production history, and their reception over time - make for a sumptuous visual treat and an essential gift for all dance and ballet enthusiasts.

Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design.<BR><BR>This book is the perfect introduction to the subject. It explores and explains the big ideas and key principles behind more than 90 celebrated design concepts and movements, placing each in its historical, cultural, and stylistic context.<BR><BR>The Design Book analyses the ideas and principles behind the design of pioneering products,<BR>information systems and environments, exploring how creativity and innovation shape our lives,from the aesthetic movement to mid-century modern and contemporary parametricism.<BR><BR>In this book, you will find: <BR>- The evolution of design from ancient times, through early manufacturing to the cutting-edge concepts of the 21st-century.- Profiles of the individuals and manufacturers behind each ground-breaking development.- Fascinating insight into design movements, showing how each one began and describing its philosophy and visual style.<BR>Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of clear explanation, witty infographics, and inspirational quotes, The Design Book explains what makes a truly great design. It reveals the hidden stories behind the designed world.

"We have been wounded sorely. Yet still we stand, with fire in our eyes and valour in our hearts. Let them think us beaten. We shall teach them otherwise." - Pedro Kantor, Chapter Master of the Crimson Fists<BR><BR>The galaxy of the 41st Millennium is beset by war. Within this grim, dark future, Humanity's greatest defence are the Adeptus Astartes - brutal gene-forged warriors - whose actions turn the tide of war zones, and whose voices echo across the clamour of battle. Their words lay bare what it is to be an Angel of Death: courageous acts of valour, bonds of brotherhood, unrelenting hatred, and violent intent.<BR><BR>Within these pages you will find all this and more manifest in the quotes of legendary Space Marines.<BR><BR>A glorious collection of quotes from Warhammer 40,000's most iconic warriors:<BR>- Includes wise words and memorable maxims from various Warhammer 40,000 books, novels and video games.- Accompanied by striking imagery of Space Marine miniatures that captures their radiant glory and unbridled wrath in spectacular detail.- The perfect gift for Warhammer 40,000 enthusiasts and anyone who wants a greater understanding of the iconic Space Marines through their very own words.<BR>This collection of some of the most powerful quotes from legendary Space Marines offers bite-sized, highly memorable insights into the far future's deadly caste of warriors. Much can be gleaned from their singular determination, boundless grit and visceral stoicism - and here these are made manifest, immortalised in their words.<BR><BR>Don't miss these other Warhammer 40,000 tomes:<BR>- Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide- Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia- The Art of Warhammer Video Games<BR>(c) Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2025

Set off on a thrilling journey around the world in this incredible atlas for kids - packed full of beautiful illustrations and photographs.<BR><BR>Discover the world map-by-map with this exciting world atlas book for children, featuring more than 50 maps! Each page is filled with fascinating information, facts and colourful illustrations of our world. <BR><BR>Children aged 7-9 will love to learn all about the many countries, cultures, people and animals of the world through vibrant maps. Each map is bursting with information, combining colourful icons with photographs representing key points about each country. The atlas also includes a world map poster, with a political map for each continent - and children are shown how to read a map and use a key, compass, and scale!<BR><BR>Inside the pages of this atlas book for children, you'll find:<BR><BR>- Information that supports the curriculum, with colourful icons and photographs that show people and places, animals, food, historical sites, industry, and habitats.<BR>- More than 50 specially commissioned maps of the world featuring countries and continents in full-colour detail.<BR>- Bite-sized facts and figures about each country making it easy for children to understand.<BR>- Diagrams that compare climates, population, mountains and rivers, famous sites, and natural wonders of the world. <BR><BR>Children's Illustrated Atlas brings the world to life with vivid maps and fascinating facts about the countries of the world, making it the perfect gift for little geographers. This charming and informative book is a key addition to every child's library.

This landmark photographic encyclopedia of the animal kingdom is revised with new species, images, and the latest scientific knowledge on all things animal!<BR><BR>DK's Animal features stunning wildlife photography of more than 2,000 of the world's most important wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other invertebrates, written by 70 natural history specialists. Each animal species comes with a description, photo, distribution map, and statistics, including its conservation status. <BR><BR>Whilst also explaining animal biology in beautiful visual detail, Animal contains a chapter of portraits of the different types of environment that animals inhabit. For anyone who wants a reliable and enthralling reference, in which you can find the answers to everything - from why zebras are striped to how the sunbear got its name - this awe-inspiring animal book is your go-to guide!<BR><BR>Step inside the pages of this amazing animal encyclopedia:<BR><BR>- A visual catalogue containing descriptions of over 2,000 animal species, with distribution maps and striking photos.<BR>- Each catalogue is organised into taxa (the groups of related species that scientists use to classify animals). Each taxon has an introduction explaining which animals belong to the group and what they have in common.<BR>- Researched, written, and authenticated by a team of over 70 zoologists and naturalists from around the globe.<BR>- Introductory chapter describes animal biology in beautiful visual detail.<BR>- Habitats chapter provides visual portraits of the different types of environment that animals inhabit.<BR><BR>A must-have volume for animal lovers of all ages, whether you're a habitual viewer of wildlife documentaries, or an enthusiastic visitor of zoos and safari parks, Animal has something for everyone to explore and love, and is sure to delight!