Name: Our Work Is Everywhere: An Illustrated Oral History of Queer and Trans Resistance
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Sky High! An Illustrated History Of Aviation | Jacek Ambrozewski

The first book on aviation history of its kind, covering everything that flies in one spectacular comic album about our conquest of the skies.Sky High! introduces you to a whole ensemble of scientists, inventors and builders: those from the distant past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and the Montgolfier brothers; those closer to our time, such as the Wright brothers or Otto Lilienthal; and current innovators, who have new, amazing ideas. You will take a look at how brilliant inventions and iconic machines were created, and learn about the breakthrough moments in the development of aviation.You will also meet brave aviators, daring aerial circus performers and test pilots. You will see how a jet engine works, how aircraft carrier staff work and how it feels to travel in an airship. You will see the cockpit of a fighter jet and the Jumbo Jet's cargo hold up close, and you will also see if it is possible to build an airplane in... a garage.In an accessible and funny form, you will learn the a…

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Nirvana The Complete Illustrated History | Andrew Earles

The Complete Illustrated History tells the fully illustrated story of the band that spoke for Generation X in the '90s.Kurt Cobain , Dave Grohl , and Krist Novoselic comprised Nirvana, the band that unintentionally tore the music world asunder with the 1991 album Nevermind . The record that includes hits such as “Smells like Teen Spirit,” “Come as You Are,” and “Lithium” continues to rattle speakers with grunge that truly rocks.Here we are, over three decades after Nirvana irrevocably changed rock and roll, and the band is as relevant and influential as ever. Nirvana reveals the band's history with fresh eyes, telling the story of a group that instigated a return to punk-inspired rock .This edition of the complete illustrated history of the immortal grunge Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nirvana's ride was a wild one-and all too brief. Discover the full story here.

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Ancient Egypt The Definitive Illustrated History | Dorling Kindersley

Beautifully illustrated, and unparalleled in scope, Ancient Egypt is the perfect book for anyone with an interest in ancient civilizations and Egyptology.

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Collins Children's World Wall Map - An Illustrated Poster For Your Wall

Beautifully illustrated wall map for inquisitive kids Colourful Illustrated Map of the World This bestselling, highly illustrated pictorial map is designed to take children on a journey of discovery around the countries of the world. The mapping is up-to-date, colourful and highly informative and shows countries and capital cities. Stunning illustrations are used to depict themes such as national emblems, customs, food, birds, animals, buildings and sports to help younger readers gain an understanding of the world. Dimensions 610 X 915 mm / 24 x 36 inches Illustrated by Steve Evans. Now with barcode removed due to popular demand from our customers.

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The Silmarillion Illustrated Edition | J R R Tolkien

For the first time ever, a very special edition of the forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout in color by J.R.R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colors. The Silmarillion fills in the background which lies behind the more popular work, and gives the earlier history of Middle-earth, introducing some of the key characters.The Silmarilli were three perfect jewels, fashioned by F�anor, most gifted of the Elves, and within them was imprisoned the last Light of the Two Trees of Valinor. But the first Dark Lord, Morgoth, stole the jewels and set them within his iron crown, guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the north of Middle-earth.The Silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of F�anor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from Valinor and return to Middle-earth, and their war, hopeless despite all the heroism, against the great Enemy. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, …

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Artificial Intelligence The Illustrated Edition | Yorick Wilks

AN INTRIGUING AND BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF YORICK WILKS' INSIDERS GUIDE TO AIThe benefits and potential nightmares of artificial intelligence have long inspired science-fiction writers, but in a world where most of us carry a portable device that knows infinitely more than we do, these are increasingly real concerns.Artificial Intelligence is the essential companion to this unsettling science. It surveys the history, philosophies, and current state of AI, and asks key questions such as how should robots think, and can machines really learn? With subjects ranging from the World Wide Web to artificial companions, the book considers such ethical issues as automated warfare, internet surveillance, and fake news, speculating on just how far robots will infiltrate our future.This illustrated edition combines compelling photographs with 'circuit-board' infographics to lift the curtain on the hidden world of AI.

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Fake History | Otto English

Taking the ten biggest lies from history and looking at the people who propagated them, social commentator and expert historian Otto English shows how our past has been bent and broken, used and abused over time to fit the ends of some of the world's most powerful people.'A brilliant and important book ... Five Stars!' Mark Dolan, talkRADIO'An important new book' Daily Express An alternative history of the world that exposes some of the biggest lies ever told and how they've been used over time.Lincoln did not believe all men were created equal.The Aztecs were not slaughtered by the Spanish Conquistadors.And Churchill was not the man that people love to remember.In this fascinating new book, journalist and author Otto English takes ten great lies from history and shows how our present continues to be manipulated by the fabrications of the past.He looks at how so much of what we take to be historical fact is, in fact, fiction. From the myths of WW2 to the adventures of Columbus, and fro…

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Little History of Art | Charlotte Mullins

A thrilling journey through 100,000 years of art, from the first artworks ever made to art's central role in culture today “This lively volume is ideal for the precocious high-schooler, the lazy collegian . . . and any adult who wishes for greater mastery of the subject. . . . Mullins leav[es] readers with an expansive, no-regrets appreciation of art and the human story.”-Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal “A fresh take on art history as we know it.”-Katy Hessel, The Great Women Artists Podcast Charlotte Mullins brings art to life through the stories of those who created it and, importantly, reframes who is included in the narrative to create a more diverse and exciting landscape of art. She shows how art can help us see the world differently and understand our place in it, how it helps us express ourselves, fuels our creativity and contributes to our overall wellbeing and positive mental health. Why did our ancestors make art? What did art mean to them and what does their art mean…

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Little History of Poetry | John A Carey

A vital, engaging, and hugely enjoyable guide to poetry, from ancient times to the present, by one of our greatest champions of literature--selected as the literature book of the year by the London Times “[A] fizzing, exhilarating book.”-Sebastian Faulks, Sunday Times, London“Delightful.'”-New York Times Book Review What is poetry? If music is sound organized in a particular way, poetry is a way of organizing language. It is language made special so that it will be remembered and valued. It does not always work-over the centuries countless thousands of poems have been forgotten. But this Little History is about some that have not. John Carey tells the stories behind the world's greatest poems, from the oldest surviving one written nearly four thousand years ago to those being written today. Carey looks at poets whose works shape our views of the world, such as Dante, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Whitman, and Yeats. He also looks at more recent poets, like Derek Walcott, Marianne Moore, and Ma…

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The History of Graphic Design. Vol. 1 (1890-1959) | Jens Muller / Julius Wiedemann

A Visual History of Graphic DesignA comprehensive look at hundreds of landmark projects, industry leader profiles, and illustrated timelines for each decadeHistory is a complex business. Fortunes boom and bust, empires wax and wane, and change - whether social, political, or technological - has its winners, its losers, its advocates, and its enemies. Through all the turbulent passage of time, graphic design - with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea - has distilled the spirit of each age.This book is an in-depth history of graphic design from the end of the 19th century to the '50s. It traces the evolution of this creative field from its beginning as poster design to its further development into advertising, corporate identity, packaging, and editorial design. Organized chronologically, the volume features over 2,500 seminal designs from all over the world, 71 of which are profiled in detail besides 61 leaders in the field, including Alphonse Mucha (chocolate advertisements), E…

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