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What makes your body work? Is it all in your mind? Sort of! Take a tour of the human body from head to toes and everything in between. This latest instalment in the Brainiac¿s series is an accessible, fun and inclusive introduction to the human body. Full of funky facts and astounding activities, readers will discover all there is to know about the body and the brilliant brain that makes it all work. Explore what happens to the food we eat, how medicines can fool us into making us feel better, as well as how and why we dream, and more! Aimed at curious children who want to know how their body works and how their brain keeps it running, The Brainiac¿s Book of the Body and Brain answers need-to-know and quirky questions about the bodies we live in.

A beautifully designed gift book devoted to the work of Christopher Dresser, one of the most influential British designers of all time.

An evocative portrait of mid-century New York City by master documentary photographer Todd Webb.

An authoritative visual history of one of the world¿s oldest and most vibrant cultures, drawing on South Asian art and artefacts from prehistory to the present. Arranged chronologically, and abundantly illustrated with expertly selected objects, this superb new overview connects today¿s India with its past. Early chapters uncover prehistoric objects from 1.5 million years ago, examine artefacts from the Indus Civilization, and follow the emergence and transmission of Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism and Sikhism, as well as the incoming religions of Zoroastrianism, Islam and Christianity. During the medieval era, skills related to temple-building and sculpture-production in stone and bronze developed. From this remote period up to the present day, pilgrimage has been an important part of the spread of social, political and religious ideas. With the rise of the Mughals, the last Muslim dynasty of India, India once more became a leading economic power. The development of a distinct Mughal style can be traced in paintings, hardstone carving and metalwork. Following the advent of Europeans in India in the early Mughal period, trade in spices, textiles and other luxury goods increased. Later, in the 19th century, under British rule, much of South Asia became part of a national and international trade complex that saw Indian goods exported throughout the world. Modernism and political independence in the 20th century saw the fresh assertion of Indian culture through cinema, dance and music. An extraordinary range of history and culture is presented here, from the splendour of dynastic empires to the rural, and tribal life of the subcontinent. This is a compelling visual history of some of the world¿s oldest cultures.

A timely re-examination of the pros and cons of legalizing drug use.

The essential guide to the greatest hits from the tomb of Tutankhamun, presented in a beautiful compact package.

In this provocative and resonant autobiography, world-renowned artist and feminist icon Judy Chicago reflects on her extraordinary life and career.

An illustrated history of cult video game franchise Wipeout - a unique fusion of cutting-edge graphic design, architectural futurism, electronic music and high-speed racing that has sold over 1.5 million copies to date. Ever since its debut in 1995, Wipeout has meant more than just hip, hyperspeed racing. As a vehicle for art, the franchise was defined by cutting-edge 'club land' branding and typography from cult Sheffield agency The Designers Republic. Emblematic of PlayStation, Wipeout was futuristic and inclusive, moving games into a cultural fast lane. This book chronicles Wipeout's vision, struggles and achievements from first conception to future plans, in a unique union of groundbreaking graphic design and artwork. The extraordinary concept art created for the game imagines the planets and cities of a zero-G-racing-fuelled society, while the era-defining graphics and typography by The Designers Republic present an alternative design future, rich with sci-fi iconography. Produced specially for the book will be a stunning collection of in-game images, rendered in exceptional detail and resolution by author and screenshot artist Duncan Harris (DeadEndThrills). In the two decades since its release, Wipeout has gained cult status in the worlds of both gaming and graphic design. This in-depth account of the game's development is an essential publication for aficionados and anyone interested in visions of the future.

'A wonderfully fresh and funny story about a dog who knows how to have a fabulous time at home' Axel Scheffler

Recounts the adventures of the top-secret government department 'The Ministry of Letters', the place where all the letters and all the words in the world are created. This title tells the story of 'Operation Alphabet', one of the most famous adventures ever to have happened to the letters who work in the Ministry.

A global history of music for children that celebrates how and why we make music.

Fourteen of the most gruesome fairy tales from around the world are re-told for contemporary readers and restored to their original, grisly versions.

A fresh and fascinating look at the key subject of Rossetti's art that will appeal to a broad art-loving readership.

An accessible introduction to the history and themes of photographic portraiture.

The first biography to trace the remarkable life and career of Boris Iofan, beautifully illustrated with many of Iofan's previously unseen sketchbooks and photographs from private collections. This is a history of architecture, politics and power. Boris Iofan (1891-1976) made his mark as Stalin's architect, both in the grand projects he achieved, such as the House on the Embankment, a megastructure of 505 homes for the Soviet elite, and through his unbuilt designs, in particular the Palace of the Soviets, a baroque Stalinist dream whose iconic image was reproduced throughout the Soviet Union. Iofan's life and designs offer a unique perspective into the politics of twentieth-century architecture and the history of the Soviet Union.

A long overdue survey of the world's most inventive contemporary apartment buildings, which explores how to make our dwellings comfortable and suitable for 21st-century living.

An essential primer on twenty-four of the most significant revolutions from the 17th century to the present day, narrated by leading historians from around the world.

A lyrical, critically acclaimed account of the British landscape in writing and art from Beowulf to now.

An original and irreverent retelling of overlooked stories from Irish history, hailed by Sebastian Barry as 'a stirring atlas of Irishness'

A timely re-examination of our ideas about work and its relationship to our social and personal lives.

An all-encompassing introduction to photography that illuminates the dynamic role and character of this art form.

Nearly forty thrilling, first-hand accounts by men and women who are the modern heirs of the great explorers of previous ages.

Drawing on interviews with all the key BritArt players and archival research, this title examines the individual characters, their relationships to one another, crucial events and seminal artworks, considering, the political, economic and artistic context of those years.