"Immerse yourself into the world of cinema and discover action-packed chases, epic journeys, and tear-jerking moments. Get the popcorn popping and keep the movies coming! From box office hits and cult classics to romcoms and thrillers, this is your go-to guide to movies, directors, genres and styles. This ultimate movie guide profiles more than 100 of the most significant films ever made …
"The quest for adventure has defined human history since the beginning of time. Whether it be for food, pilgrimages, trade, or scientific curiosity, people have been compelled to set forth into the wild for centuries. Trace their incredible journeys in this beautifully illustrated book! From the first trade networks in ancient Sumer, to the Crusades, the Grand Tour, and the Voyager missions …
"The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of Earth's surface--more than all of the planet's landmasses combined. It contains half of the world's water, hides its deepest places, and is home to some of the most dazzling creatures known to science. The companion book to the spectacular five-part series on PBS produced by Natural History New Zealand, Big Pacific breaks the boundaries between land and se…
"This practical guide will teach you how to take the best possible photo in any situation imaginable with clear step-by-step guidance from expert photographer, Tom Ang. Full of essential advice, hints, and tips, How to Photograph Absolutely Everything gives you straightforward instructions on what equipment you will need, the best approach for each subject, how to compose your shot and find …
"Pablo Picasso’s life and art has been depicted in monographs, biographies, and movies, but until now his self-portraits as a body of work have not received the focus they deserve. Picasso represented himself ceaselessly throughout his long career, whether in a dashed-off pencil sketch, as a flourish at the bottom of a letter, or on a giant painted canvas. At the suggestion of Picasso’s …
"“... a genuinely useful guide to the more technical side of phone shooting, including editing with popular apps like Snapseed. Jo Bradford makes the most of the creative possibilities of modern smartphone cameras, and her tips on improving exposure and ensuring decent prints are really useful.” Awarded 5 stars by Amateur Photographer Maximize your potential to get the shots you want wit…
"This lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia tells the story of our world in depth and detail from the dawn of civilization to the present day. Charting human endeavor from every angle, SI History chronicles the significant events, ground-breaking ideas, political forces, and technological advances that have shaped our planet. Every historical episode is explored and explained with the hel…
100 Facts Saving the Earth is a fantastic book for children aged 7+, presenting a detailed look at ways we can help to preserve our planet - from energy-saving tips to green shopping advice. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed photographs and beautiful artwork will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book. Projects to make and do, hilarious facts …
"What does a camel store inside its humps? Which animal has tentacles on its nose? Discover everything you need to know about animals in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from super senses to survival skills, then test your knowledge with fun quizzes. Each page is packed with activities, projects and mind-blowing facts for a truly engaging …
"Can penguins breathe underwater? What is a rookery? Discover everything you need to know about penguins in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from body language to surviving in freezing temperatures, then test your knowledge with fun quizzes. Each page is packed with activities, projects and mind-blowing facts for a truly engaging experienc…
"What are nails made of? How do taste buds work? Discover everything you need to know about the human body in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from the beating heart to how senses work, then test your knowledge with fun quizzes. Each page is packed with activities, projects and mind-blowing facts for a truly engaging experience. With stunn…
100 FACTS - RAINFORESTS is bursting with amazing images, great activities and exactly 100 awesome facts. Children aged 7+ will learn everything they need to know about the precious jungles on our planet. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information. Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts. Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice…
"100 facts Science is bursting with fascinating images, fun activities and exactly 100 amazing facts. Children will learn everything they need to know about the world of science and Technology. 100 facts Science contains key topics about scientific discoveries and inventions with incredible numbered facts. Each fact is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and photographs, which add visual me…
"Celebrate movie history and the world of Disney, from the animations and live action movies to the magical Disney parks and attractions, with The Disney Book. Go behind-the-scenes of Disney's best-loved animated movies and find out how they were made, follow Disney's entire history using the timeline, and marvel at beautiful concept art and story sketches. Perfect for Disney fans who wa…
It is a widely held view that Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) entered a renewed creative period alongside each new muse in his life. But this volume does not discuss Picasso’s biography or stylistic phases; rather, it pays tribute to the women who left their mark on his life. Picasso: The Women of His Life explores these women’s entire lives and creative work, not just the years they spent at t…
"Lifesize Rainforest: See Rainforest Creatures at Their Actual Size" is a children's book by Anita Ganeri, illustrated by Stuart Jackson-Carter, that uses illustrations to show a variety of rainforest animals at their true size. The book takes readers on an adventure from the forest floor to the canopy, featuring creatures from tiny poison dart frogs to large anacondas and jaguars, with facts a…
Michael Poliza's wildlife and landscape photography has fascinated us for years, and his photo books of Africa and the polar regions have already captivated tens of thousands of readers. His extensive travels into the most remote corners of the world are the basis for his artistry. The trips made him an expert on magical places where one can experience unspoiled nature, observe and photograph b…
In an all-new edition, Osteoporosis: Your Bones Matter will update your knowledge of osteoporosis so that you will have healthy bones for many years to come. Authors Dr Leong Keng Hong and Louisa Zhang discuss this common disease that affects mainly the elderly and women in their menopause. Also known as “brittle bone disease”, osteoporosis causes the bones to become brittle, and often goes…
Featuring 5 vehicle-shaped puzzle pieces, this fun book with playful art and a simple story can be read and played with! Remove each vehicle puzzle piece to reveal what’s inside each vehicle and then slot the 5 piece puzzle together. Perfect for busy hands and inquisitive minds.
"Berurusan dengan Elnathan Steven sama sekali bukan hal yang diinginkan Alena. Apalagi cowok itu sifatnya berbeda seratus delapan puluh derajal dengan dirinya. Cowok berandal dan suka bikin onar macam Steven bukan tipe Alena banget, walaupun dia bisa dibilang kelewat cakep. I)i sisi lain ada Danny, sahabat Alena yang selalu ada di saat dia membutuhkan. Cowok yang ternyata diam-diam menyimpan pe…
"You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book' Debbie Johnson A Vera Wang dress, the reception at a sophisticated London venue, and a guest list that reads like a society gossip column are all the ingredients of Anna Whitehall's perfect wedding that never was... Spending the summer uncovering hidden treasures in a vintage shop, Anna can still vividly remember both her ch…
From Harper Lee comes a landmark new novel set two decades after her beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird. Maycomb, Alabama. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch—"Scout"—returns home from New York City to visit her aging father, Atticus. Set against the backdrop of the civil rights tensions and political turmoil that were transforming the South, Jean Louise's h…
"The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children. If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company. There are no strangers in the town of Near. These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life. But when an actual stranger, a boy who seems to fade like smoke, appears outside her home on the moor at night, she knows…
" Take one girl - sweet and serious. Take one boy - sweaty and sporty. Add one beagle, an impetuous younger brother and a dash of misunderstanding. Stir well... Mia thinks boys are immature. They only use one per cent of their brain. They only ever talk about cars and sport. They only ever think about sex. Will has no idea what girls talk about. He wishes he had a tape recorder and a hidden…
"Thirty-three-year-old Shea Rigsby has spent her entire life in Walker, Texas—a small college town that lives and dies by football, a passion she unabashedly shares. Raised alongside her best friend, Lucy, the daughter of Walker’s legendary head coach, Clive Carr, Shea was too devoted to her hometown team to leave. Instead she stayed in Walker for college, even taking a job in the universit…
Fifty years after an alien microbe nearly destroyed humanity, a new strain is discovered in Brazil. A diverse team of experts must stop the evolving threat before it annihilates all life.
"Suatu hari ketika dia lebih muda dan lebih tampan, dan ketika suaranya lebih kuat, Nikolay Petrovitch Kolpakov, pengagumnya, sedang duduk di ruang luar di villa musim panasnya. Seorang gadis paduan suara muda Pasha (yang pekerjaan keduanya tampaknya adalah sebagai seorang pelacur) duduk dengan ""pengagumnya"" Nikolay dan menunggu terik panas berkurang sehingga mereka bisa berjalan-jalan. Keti…
“Sabai Sunwoo” mengambil fokus cerita pada kehidupan dan lika-liku seorang model peranakan Minang-Korea bernama Sabai Rangkayo Sunwoo. Di sepanjang kehidupannya, ia menemui masalah-masalah mulai dari menjadi korban broken home, korban perundungan seksual, hingga tergerusnya keyakinan dan keimanan. Sebelumnya, Sabai muncul dalam novel “Dayon” tokoh pendukung.
Kafe tua yang berada di gang kecil Tokyo terletak di bawah gedung lain, tidak butuh pendingin untuk mendinginkan Kafe tersebut. Tidak begitu ramai, namun terkenal karena bisa membawa pengunjungnya menjelajahi waktu. Keajaiban kafe itu menarik seorang wanita yang ingin memutar waktu untuk berbaikan dengan kekasihnya, seorang perawat yang ingin membaca surat yang tak sempat diberikan suaminya yan…
"“Dulunya dia sahabat gue, adek gue. Tapi sejak dia ngerusakin boneka Barbie gue, dan gue ngambek berat, tiba-tiba dia berubah nyebelin 1000%” Sandra “Sandra selalu bilang kalo gue nggak tau siapa dia. Salah besar! Gua tau betul siapa dia! Dia yang justru nggak tau siapa gue…!” Duke Ini nih, teenlit yang nggak melulu ngomongin love and love. Bosen tau…! Yang satu ini ehh…
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Mengisahkan sebuah keluarga besar Mafia yang terakhir-Keluarga Clericuzio. Setahun setelah melakukan aksi paling ganas dalam hidupnya, Don Domenico, sang pemimpin, memutuskan untuk mulai menarik diri dari dunia kejahatan, agar keturunannya dapat menjalani hidup sebagai orang baik-baik. Perlahan-lahan ia mengalihkan bisnis besarnya ke Hollywood dan Las Vegas, tempat uang bisa diperoleh secara sa…