Here is a man with an imagination so large that just ?by thinking on it,? he invented calculus and figured out the scientific explanation of gravity. Kathleen Krull presents a portrait of Isaac New…
Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks are mind-boggling evidence of a fifteenth-century scientific genius standing at the edge of the modern world, basing his ideas on observation and experimentation. Th…
Kathleen Krull proves Sigmund Freud deserves a place in her much-lauded series, because he essentially created a brand-new branch of medicine: psychoanalysis.
India: Brief History of a Civilization gives newcomers a quick overview of a very long period, so that in a short time they will acquire a mental map of the history of Indian Civilization as a whole.
From the monumental splendour of Borobudur Temple to the sandy beaches of Bali... from the sublime beauty of its volcanoes, forests and lakes to the richness of its cuisines, arts and crafts... fro…
The Indonesian island of Bali is known for its unique blend of Hinduism and ancient mysticism. The most popular tourist destination in the country, visitors come for its beautiful beaches, rugged m…
Greetings From Jakarta: Postcards of a Capital 1900-1950 is the most comprehensive visual record of Jakarta ever published covering the first half of the twentieth century which was also the last h…
The National Parks hosted more than 281 million visitors in 2010. Of this number, most explored the park from inside their cars, while many others only stopped at the major scenic overlooks. This g…