Collection: Reference

Presents a remarkable spectrum of tribal ceremonies - baby namings, initiations, weddings, harvest blessings, coronations, healing exorcisms and funerals among others with unparalleled intimacy and candor.

"The author of 78 mystery novels, 19 plays, and 100 short stories - translated into 44 languages worldwide - as well as three books of poetry, six romance novels, and two nonfiction works, Agatha Christie is the 20th century's most published writer. Only the works of Shakespeare and the Bible hav...

Aircraft of The Royal Australian Air Force tells the story of the RAAF's first one hundred years by describing the acquisition, operation, and service record of the multitude of aircraft types flown by the RAAF. The 176 aircraft types include the flimsy wood and canvas aircraft typical of World W...

Fuses the adventures of the artist's life with the record of his artistic development in a single fascinating story. From a childhood overshadowed by poverty and family tragedy to his steady acceptance by the public and leading galleries and collectors.

Chronological history of the popular-music album. Charts the influences of technology and commerce on the artistic process, covering the different ways that albums have been made over the years.