Collection: Nonfiction

Designed by leading British astronomers and erected at Melbourne Observatory in 1869, the telescope was the second largest telescope in the world. Incredibly, the telescope had a second and third life; transferred to Mount Stromlo Observatory in 1945...

Literature through the ages has continuously invented imaginary and legendary lands, projecting there all those dreams and nightmares that are intrusive and challenging for reality. Eco leads us on an illustrated journey through these lands & inhabitants

Tour this winter playground rich in history and tropical allure. The resort city's amenities are illustrated in beautiful, hand-tinted picture postcards that date to the early 1900s

Berlin is a city of fragments and ghosts, a laboratory of ideas, the fount of both the brightest and darkest designs of historys most bloody century. MacLean evokes the seen and the unseen, in a richly varied, unexpected tour of Berlin's history.

The story of the Jewish people goes back thousands of years. And every year is punctuated by special days - days when families celebrate their rich heritage, recall their history, renew their spirists, and remember what it means to be Jews.

Assuming no prior knowledge, this entry level guide aims to inspire novices of all ages to give sailing a try. Conveying the fun, accessibility and exhilaration of sailing, it covers everything the beginner needs to learn about

An introduction to the ways that writers compose the content of speeches. Excerpts and analysis help to explain the importance of persuasiveness and spoken sound in this nonfiction form.

Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps, discover Europe from the majestic peaks of the Alps to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs.

This book takes a broad view of the animal kingdom, discussing animals from the tiniest insect to the mighty humpback whale, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and invertebrates

Linnaeus and Banks became powerful political and scientific figures who were able to promote botanical exploration alongside the exploitation of territories, peoples, and natural resources. This book explores the entwined destinies of these two men...