Leonhart Fuchs (1501–1566) was a founding father of modern botany, honored to this day in the vivid flower, and corresponding color, Fuchsia. In 1543, Fuchs combined his masterful botanical knowledge with groundbreaking medical research in his New Herbal, a catalog of some 500 types of plants and their healing properties. While a dependable scientific reference, The New Herbal won fame above...

Das bewährte Werk, das man als geschlossene Darstellung ebenso wie zum Nachschlagen heranziehen kann, erscheint jetzt preisgünstig in der Universal-Bibliothek. Der Band bietet in historisch sinnvoller Zweiteilung (Republik und Kaiserzeit) die wichtigsten Informationen zur Organisation des römischen Staates: Geschlechterstrukturen und Ständewesen, Magistraturen und politische Organe, Steuer-...

Kim Philby was the most notorious British defector and Soviet mole in history. Agent, double agent, traitor and enigma, he betrayed every secret of Allied operations to the Russians in the early years of the Cold War. With access to newly released MI5 files and previously unseen family papers, and with the cooperation of former officers of MI6 and the CIA, this definitive biography unlocks...

A master teacher presents the ultimate introduction to classical mechanics for people who are serious about learning physics "Beautifully clear explanations of famously 'difficult' things," -- Wall Street Journal If you ever regretted not taking physics in college -- or simply want to know how to think like a physicist -- this is the book for you. In this bestselling...

Don't miss this rare collector s edition of the uplifting #1 New York Times bestseller from Matthew Gray Gubler.Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right.He is weird.Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging....

Return to the Scholomance - and face an even deadlier graduation - in the stunning sequel to the ground-breaking, Sunday Times bestselling A Deadly Education. The dark school of magic has always done its best to devour its students, but now that El has reached her final year -- and somehow won herself a handful of allies along the way -- it's suddenly developed a very particular craving . ....

Beton, ist das nicht dieses hässliche Zeug, aus dem man Autobahnbrücken und Parkhäuser macht? Ja und nein. "Beton" bezeichnet tatsächlich eine ganze Palette von Steingemischen und gehört, wenn er denn richtig eingesetzt wird, zu den edelsten Materialien der zeitgenössischen Architektur. Im flüssigen Zustand lässt er sich zu erstaunlichen Werken der Ingenieurskunst formen, ist flexibel und...

Based on the No.1 bestselling horror video game series, from the creator, Scott Cawthon. Previously self-published on Amazon, it sold over 10K copies in its first month, both in print and digital. Ages: 12+

Author of Prix Renaudot-winner "The Years" Annie Ernaux looks back on the experience of an unplanned pregnancy in her twenties and the subsequent attempt to access an abortion in a 1960s France where this was illegal, with the pursuit of an illegal abortion going on to hospitalise Ernaux. The critically-acclaimed author reflects on the meaning and significance of these personal events.

WHERE THERE ARE GODS, THERE ARE ALSO MONSTERS . . . When I burn this world to embers, and you paint me as the villain, remember, I really did try to be good . . . once. Dianna is hellbent on revenge. As the last shred of her humanity is ripped from her, she decides to...

The Book-Makers is a celebration of 550 years of the printed book, told through the lives of eighteen extraordinary men and women who took the book in radical new directions: printers and binders, publishers and artists, paper-makers and library founders. This is a story of skill, craft, mess, cunning, triumph, improvisation, and error. Some of these names we know. We meet jobbing printer...

Another rhythmic read-aloud for machine and building site enthusiasts from the team behind Roadworks and Demolition. Thonk! Clonk! Clap! The team behind Roadworks and Demolition returns to the building site with another winner for pre-school fans of machines and building sites! Describing all the heaving and hammering involved in building a new library, this book is full of action-packed...

Why Indian spirituality holds the key to a life of true fulfilment – the new book from the multi-million-copy bestselling authors of Ikigai How can I find purpose in my life? In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom. If you can find the balance between them, you will discover the Four-Way Path – and begin a journey into...

'An act of consummate literary bravery, a writer known for her clarity allowing us to watch her mind as it becomes clouded with grief.' From one of America's iconic writers, a stunning book of electric honesty and passion. Joan Didion explores an intensely personal yet universal experience: a portrait of a marriage–and a life, in good times and bad–that will speak to anyone who has ever...

Bringing together a collection of artworks depicting birds from the Renaissance to the present, this vibrant gift book reveals how and why birds continue to captivate. The natural beauty and diversity of birds have fascinated us for centuries. Since their first appearance in the art of ancient Egypt, birds have proved to be a popular and enduring subject for artists who have sought to...

'We women are roused. Now that we are roused, we will never be quiet again' Bringing together the voices of women who fought for equal rights and representation - from aristocrats and actresses to mill workers and trade unionists - these speeches, pamphlets, letters and articles form an inspiring testament to the power of a movement. One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great...

Magnum Dogs is the ultimate collection of canine photography for the discerning dog lover, bringing together a brilliantly diverse and cheering selection that showcases the visual wit and skill of the Magnum team. It features some 180 photographs of dogs from across the world, organized into five thematic chapters Streetwise, Best in Show, At the Beach, Behind the Scenes and It\'s a Dog\'s...

A revised edition of this popular history of design, updated to reflect innovations since the book\'s first publication in 2016. Design: The Whole Story takes a close look at the key developments, movements and practitioners of design around the world, from the beginnings of industrial manufacturing to the present day. Organized chronologically, it locates design within its...

‘Loved it from start to finish, was hooked all the way.’‘This book deserves to be read by everyone.’‘This book is filled with amazing one liners that I would legit tattoo on my forehead!’‘Brilliant, thought provoking.’‘Literally dying for more.’Goodreads ReviewsLegendborn meets Percy Jackson in this dark and thrilling debut fantasy romance.When consumed by shadow, even the faintest light can...

The story of the world's biggest boy band, now fully revised and updated for the second time. Seven men. Ten years. 48 million Twitter followers. 27 billion YouTube views. 30 billion Spotify streams. Sold out world tours. BTS are a global phenomenon - this is their story. Fully revised and updated for a second time, this edition of the bestselling biography is the...