Collection: Reference

Arts and literature; politics; religion; technology and science; war and conflict.

A beautifully illustrated and designed authoritative guide to the art of the Tiwi Islands. Often abstract and geometric, with strong patterns and use of colour, it is the basis for the shapes of traditional carvings

Tiwi visual and performative cultural practices have existed for many millennia, but it was only during the twentieth century that a wider public became aware of the magnificence of Tiwi painting and sculpture. This compelling publication celebrates this unique art of the Tiwi people of Melville ...

Provides details on the Titanic's construction, her wreck in 1912, and present-day exploration and salvage operations.

This catalog of an exhibition at The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Va. sheds light on the lives of the passengers and crew of the Titanic. Photographs show portraits of the people on board, postcards, passenger lists, letters, newspaper articles, clothing, and more.

Charts the historical developments of Europe. Reveals a relentless process of change, a kaleidoscope of constantly shifting borders, of dynastic ambition, of wars and treaties and the growth an contraction of empires.

Complete world reference atlas in a convenient and easy to use format. Contains up-to-date maps and geographical information