Based on the Emmy award-winning documentary series of the same name, Ring of Fire is a first-person account of the adventures of two English brothers as they explore the astonishingly rich cultures…
Fascinating look at the greatest empires of the world in historical context.
What role has the dragon played in mythology? What is the symbolism of sacred geometry? The New Secret Language of Symbols will satisfy today’s appetite for unpacking the layers of meaning that e…
Banditry was rife around Batavia (modern Jakarta) during the late colonial period. 'Banditry in West Java' identifies the bandits and describes both their working methods and their motives, which a…
Offers an analysis of the way signs and symbols have been interpreted and represented through thousands of years, from earliest times onwards. This title examines how signs and symbols developed as…
Relates the story behind the founding of Facebook by Harvard University undergraduates, and describes how conflicting ideas for the future of the site destroyed the friendship of co-founders Mark Z…
Build solid critical thinking skills - and a strong foundation for future study, including IB Theory of Knowledge. This structured, comprehensive resource develops key thinking, reasoning, planning…