Collection: Reference

The origin of Scottish clans and their distinctive dress is wrapped in controversy. Yet their story can be traced back to the middle of the fifth century-and to Ireland, where the Scots then lived. This authoritative, elegantly composed guide covers over 140 clans. Organized alphabetically, the e...

Arranged in an alphabetical format, over 8,000 entries cover in detail the nation's cities, towns and villages, mountains, lochs and rivers, visitor attractions, monuments and historic sites.

This book traces the historical origins and development of instruments as they spread across the globe, explaining their manufacture, use, and adaptations. It gives practical advice on dealing with instruments and checking their authenticity, and features a comprehensive international list of maj...

A collection of poems with science as the theme.

From Buck Rogers and Flash gordon of the thirties to Luke Skywalker and Starslayer of the nineties. Science Fiction comics have entertained readers with strange planets, wacky technology and fearless heroes.

Surveys every aspect of the design and lifestyle of the Scandinavians. Traces the hisorical influences of Scandinavian style, and looks at both the classic and contemporary objects that have made the Nordic lifestyle so appealing.

Over 40 of the world's major alphabets from Egyptian hieroglyphs to Japanese syllabaries. Language family trees reveal the possible connections between groups of languages. Language structures, vocabularies and grammars discussed and compared.