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"Examines infinity as it has been studied since antiquity, beginning with the classical figures from Greece and Rome."--

"She was one of the world's most glamorous women and the most famous fashionista of the Edwardian age. Yet, couturiere Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon was born as just plain Lucy Sutherland and grew up in a stone farmhouse in Ontario, Canada. How she went from a backwoods farm to presiding over an international fashion empire is a remarkable story of unshakeable determination and female achievement at a time when it was thought that a woman's place was in the home. Unsinkable Lucile is a lavishly illustrated story of Lucile's lively childhood, her rise to the top of the fashion world and her survival of the Titanic disaster and its aftermath, during which she was unjustly vilified. Time and time again, she proved that nothing could sink her spirits or stop her drive to innovate and create"--

Praise for the first edition: "e;More than a picture book ... Hoyt's elegant writing provides both the historical background for deep-sea exploration and an ecological perspective on life in the ocean's depths."e; -- American Scientist "e;A magnificent bestiary ... and a reminder of how little we actually know about the seas surrounding us."e; -- Popular Science Winner, Outstanding Nonfiction Book of the Year -- American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc., New York In this updated and expanded edition of Creatures of the Deep, award-winning nature and science writer Erich Hoyt gives readers a glimpse of the amazing variety of creatures found in the deepest parts of the ocean. Weaving together details from the latest scientific research about sharks, giant squid, dragonfish, huge tube worms, clams and tiny microbes of the deep-sea vents, Hoyt embarks on a magical journey roaming across the abyssal plains and descending into deep-sea trenches more than 20,000 feet down. Hoyt unravels the complex predator-prey relationships, from "e;killer"e; copepods to battles between giant squid and sperm whales, presenting compelling portraits of animals that are superbly adapted denizens of a dark high-pressure world. There are life forms, independent of sunlight and photosynthesis, which flourish around the hot, sulfurous deep-sea vents in the magnificent rift valley of the mid-ocean ridge, the world's longest mountain range. Surviving in conditions that appear to be close to the very soup of primordial Earth, these microbes have become the basis for the latest research into Earth's origins. Fully illustrated with fantastic underwater imagery.

The techniques and ingredients of sophisticated Japanese cuisine are explained here in detail and illustrated in a series of step-by-step colour photographs. Ideal for home cooks new to Japanese food and for those with experience.

Five Wordless Graphic Novels. Second expanded edition of the book that features five wordless novels by five great 20th century woodcut artists from Europe and North America.

AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE. An illustrated collection of stories about Japans food culture and recipes which replicate the authentic flavours and aromas of Japan.

Photographing The Mechanics Of Flight. A wildlife photographer shares his vivid and varied images of birds in flight, 100 gravity-defying photographs spanning a wide range of species.

A photographic tour of Canada's major wilderness nature park, celebrating the idyllic scenery and wildlife to be found there.

A revolutionary workout guide showing how different muscles of the female body actually work during exercise through lifelike anatomical illustrations which show muscles in action.

Didier Boursin presents a colourful and easy-to-use book filled with new and traditional origami toy projects that should delight, amuse and inspire paper folders of all ages and skill levels.

Presents an illustrated story of the farmers, the god-king and the most astounding structure ever built; the story of the Great Pyramid of Ancient Egypt and the people who built it. This book describes the ancient kingdom, a nation of farmers living on the green edge of a harsh desert with a king who was a god to his people in life and in death.

30 fascinating optical illusions rendered in photography, artwork and computer graphics and explained in clear language for young readers.

Milestones in the development of flight illustrated from the collection of the National Air and Space Museum. Includes early airplanes, war planes, space travel, international space station and future of flight.

The three most famous and influential works from the controversial nature writer and legendary early conservationist, an Englishman who lived the life of a North American native.

A combination of photographs and lifelike anatomical artwork reveal in colourful detail exactly how and which muscles are engaged in exercises designed to maintain fitness in the over fifties.

A whole year of daily art and sketching challenges, from the easy to the progressively harder, which will teach you the fundamentals of drawing.

A photographic tour of the universe based on the author's popular column in Sky and Telescope magazine, organized by season and subdivided into months.

Part memoir, part scientific journey, the illustrated story of how a renowned wildlife photographer created through experimentation and persistence the art of high speed motion photography.

The ultimate guide to making colours work in home decor, fashion and events, featuring inspiring colour palettes to mix and match and colour combinations for various uses.

A comprehensive resource for all jewellers, amateur or professional, which covers hundreds of common mistakes, accidents and problems that a beginner or intermediate crafter may encounter.

A celebration of fifty of history's most influential aircraft, their pilots, designers - from the Wright brothers through two world wars and modern stealth technology.

A beautifully illustrated young adult guide to the Hubble Space Telescope filled with the telescope's latest photography which explores our galaxy and beyond.

Now in paperback, this beautiful guide to moths and butterflies reveals a diverse multitude of species from around the globe and features vibrant macro images.

The fourth edition of the classic DIY guide for backyard builders includes 23 shed designs to suit all needs and tastes, including many for specialised gardens.

A revolutionary workout guide showing how different muscles of the body actually work during exercise through lifelike anatomical illustrations which show muscles in action.

A visitor's guide to Ontario's paddler's paradise, one of the world's foremost canoeing destinations, updated with new routes and maps.

Third revised edition of the definitive history of the National Hockey League, with over 150 stories and 200 colour images.

Third edition of the illustrated guide to the greatest payers in the NBA right now, featuring 130 action photographs and 50 player profiles.