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Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient rome? this fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. there are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.

‘the motorbike book’ is all about the men, machines and landmark technology behind the most iconic bikes from ace to zundapp. featuring over 1,000 of the latest and greatest motorbikes in the world this is an amazing visual guide tracing their evolution from the 1910s right up to the superbikes of today.

Cosmology & the universe. using images collected by a fleet of telescopes, satellites and inter-planetary probes, “universe” embarks on a voyage to the edge of the cosmos. navigating through thick swarms of stars, we reach the galactic core, a gravitational maelstrom of exotic stars in the thrall of a supermassive black hole. hundreds of thousands of light years must be covered to reach the milky way’s companions, the large and small magellanic clouds, and millions more devoured before we cross true intergalactic space. out here we watch the hidden lives of galaxies: we see them locked in gravitational combat, tearing each other apart or swallowing their companions whole. now billions of light years from earth, we can discern the large-scale structure of the universe. having crossed an almost unimaginable 13.4 billion light years, we encounter a wall of radiation. here our voyage into the cosmos must finally end, for we have reached the very edge of the visible universe.

Revolutionize your beauty regimen with this guide to homemade remedies, natural make-up looks, and at-home therapies that enhance your natural beauty. some shop bought miracle treatments cost a fortune, neal’s yard remedies beauty book shows you how to prepare natural remedies in your own home that are guaranteed to make your whole body look and feel gorgeous. it identifies natural ingredients for healthy skin, guides you through before-and-after makeovers, and shows you techniques to pamper every skin type. neal’s yard remedies beauty book comes with over 100 organic beauty recipes, such as anti-ageing eye creams and exfoliating masks, plus step-by-step guides to simple pampering techniques, including feet and hand massage, helping you to look after your body and improve your wellbeing. it also features daily regimens for glowing skin, a younger-looking complexion, stronger hair, and many other beauty aspirations. reveal your natural radiance and leave the commercial products behind with neal’s yard remedies beauty book.

Contains over 400 masterpieces of western painting from the very beginnings of art to the present day. the book includes nearly 200 close-ups to allow the reader to gain knowledge of each work and artist and sister wendy beckett shares her love of painting.