Reference works

Age range 10+The gaming scene has been dominated by the same few names for the last few years, and while new challengers come along every now and then, it wasn't until 2020 that a contender finally broke through. Roblox has well and truly taken...

Age range 10+Trends come and go, games flash and burn, but at the end of the day, only one has stood the test of time: Minecraft is eternal.With over 238 million copies sold, the sandbox game is officially the best selling video game of all time,...

A visually stunning exploration of the artistic process by an award-winning nature artist.Drawing Nature presents the creative process of an acclaimed nature artist, guiding readers from field sketches to finished art and demonstrating how science and...

A fun, pocket-size AZ treasury about sharks, featuring fascinating, little-known facts and captivating illustrationsSharkpedia is an entertaining and enlightening celebration of sharks featuring close to 100 entries, based on the latest knowledge and...

An illustrated mini-encyclopedia about the weird and wonderful world of lichensLichenpedia is a delightfully entertaining and beautifully illustrated AZ treasury about the strange, obscure, and remarkable world of lichens, from their unique and essential...

An easy-to-use self-care guide for managing more than 130 common health conditions safely at home.Will drinking orange juice help prevent kidney stones? Is it true you can get rid of bad breath by chewing parsley? Does caffeine improve or worsen a...

Learn a straightforward method for using astrological terms to interpret the correspondences of the planets, zodiac signs, cardinal axes, houses, and aspects.Astrology is the language of the cosmos. For anyone interested in 'reading'...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z8, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guidehelps you get the shot when you're out and about.Confirm that your camera is...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorised every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Fujifilm X-T5, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guidehelps you get the shot when you're out and about.Confirm that your camera...

A beautifully illustrated guide to the natural history and breathtaking diversity of spiders around the world.Spiders are dominant predators in virtually every terrestrial ecosystem on the planet. A marvel of evolution with species numbering in the tens...

A richly illustrated guide to lichens and their biology.Existing at the margins of life, lichens are the result of symbiotic relationships between fungi and photosynthesising partners in the form of algae or cyanobacteria. Comprising more than twenty...

Anatomy in Motion is an expansive collection of incredibly detailed photography and overlaid illustrations, showing the human figure in a variety of dynamic movements, at every stage of the action.This is an essential resource for artists of any skill...

A lavishly illustrated, large-format reference book by two preeminent experts on North American shorebirdsMore than half a century has passed since the publication of The Shorebirds of North America, Peter Matthiessen's masterful natural history of what...

In this succinct volume, author Brainard Carey, an artist with prestigious exhibitions like the Whitney Biennial under his belt, distills two decades of personal experience and over 1,900 interviews with artists and curators for Yale University Radio...

Ants come alive on this fabulously illustrated journey into the heart of a bustling colony.Ants share a vibrant and complex communal life and remarkable abilities to communicate with each other. The Ant Collective presents the world of ants as you have...

The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure!This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the head, face, and neck for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella...

A stunningly illustrated atlas of the world's rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their ecosystems.From the Congo and the Mekong to the Seine and the Mississippi, Earth's rivers carve through landscapes before coursing into the world's oceans through...

Discover everything you need to know about mold toxicity, including how to heal from mold-related illnesses like allergies, anxiety, chronic asthma, migraines, eczema, and more.What if the cause of your chronic health condition or your mental health...

David Busch's Nikon Z9/Z8 Guide to Digital Still Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for Nikon's flagship full-frame mirrorless professional/enthusiast cameras, the Z8 and Z9.Firmware updates included! Updates covering...

Design, draw, and alter sewing patterns to achieve the perfect fit in your homesewn garments!Every body is different, and standard sizes certainly do not fit all! You're going to spend hours making your homesewn garment, so you want to be sure...

A richly illustrated guide to the world's frogs that includes species from every family.With more than 7,600 known species, frogs exhibit an extraordinary range of forms and behaviours, from those that produce toxins so deadly that they could kill a...

Beautifully produced and a perfect gift for travellers newly wedded or not - by turn funny, tender, acerbic and charming.Includes extracts from: Paul Bowles, Dorothy Sayers, D. H. Lawrence, Byron, Tolstoy, Flaubert, Dorothy Parker, A. N. Wilson,...

Celebrate the rise of superwomen and discover the science behind the abilities of Wonder Woman, Scarlet Witch,Black Widow, Catwoman, and more!Superhero fiction has been with us for almost a century;high-octane tales crammed with concepts and contrasting...

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's trees.Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour...

The One World Family Calendar is full of colourful images from around the world and is designed to organise the whole family throughout the year. With space for entries by up to five people, it is the ultimate calendar for you to plan your family's year.

This month to-view calendar features 12 inspirational recipes from across the globe to inspire you in the kitchen and impress your friends and family. This calendar is beautifully illustrated on every page with unique and exclusive artwork. Each recipe...

The complete guide to mastering your drone! David Busch's DJI Mini 3/Mini 3 Pro Guide to Drone Photography is your comprehensive resource and reference guide to capturing high quality photographic still images and high-definition video with the...

A colour-illustrated introduction to the basic principles of visual language that every content creator and consumer needs to know.The right images capture attention, pique curiosity, and inspire viewers to stick around long enough to read any...

Neshat-isms is an exciting collection of quotations from award-winning Iranian-American visual artist and filmmaker Shirin Neshat. Her experiences of loss and grief as an Iranian woman living in exile are central themes of her work in photography, video,...

An insightful and comprehensive guide to mastering the art of drawing and illustrating architecture.Inspiring architecture and beautiful buildings are all around us. Artists often gravitate toward building facades, doors, windows, and roofs that tell a...

A full-color photographic guide to these captivating and challenging birdsThis is the essential identification guide to the terns, noddies, and skimmers of North America. Covering every species and featuring hundreds of high-quality color images, this...

A handy guide with essential info for sewing beginners.Quickly learn and reference the basic skills of sewing and apply them to garment making and crafting.Designed for sewists and DIY crafters who need a guide to the many common stitches, fasteners,...

Quickly learn the basics of the many different kinds of fabrics commonly used for sewing projects so you can pick the perfect material for your project!Designed for sewists and DIY crafters who need a guide to the many common fabrics used for sewing...

Aperture magazine releases winter issue, Desire, featuring an expansive interview with renowned fashion photographer Juergen Teller'Photographs can abet desire in the most direct, utilitarian way,' Susan Sontag observed. Hers was a...

David Busch's Canon EOS R8 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting new Canon EOS R8, which is aimed squarely at enthusiasts looking for an affordable full-frame entry to mirrorless...

A richly illustrated introduction to the spectacular reptiles that swam the oceans when dinosaurs roamed the land.During the Mesozoic Era, 252 to 66 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the land, but the ocean deeps were roiling with equally spectacular...

A fierce activist for women's rights and against climate change, Judy Chicago defines herself best: 'I'm Judy Chicago, and I'm an artist and a troublemaker'. A leader of the Women's Art Movement of the 1970s, Chicago also founded the...

With this yoga guide, you can delve into a sport as good for your mind as it is for your body-and become a part of the vast (and continually growing) yoga community in the US and beyond.Dating back to the 11th century Vedic Indian tradition, the practice...

A stunningly illustrated guide to these extraordinary creatures from a world-renowned paleontologist. Paleobiology has advanced from a speculative subject to a cutting-edge science. Today, researchers are applying the latest forensic technologies to the...

'A fascinating, comprehensive, and accessible exploration of life's most fundamental questions. If you're wondering who we are and why we're here, this book is a great place to start.' - Mark Gober, award-winning author ofAn End to...

Learn the essential skills you need to create garments and textile crafts from scratch!Welcome to the wide and wonderful world of sewing! You have your sewing machine at the ready - now what? For those DIYers who are ready to dive into garment and...

This fall, following acclaimed issues centered on Delhi, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and So Paulo, Aperture magazine presents "Accra," an edition that considers the Ghanaian capital as a site of dynamic photographic voices and histories that connect...

This summer,Aperturemagazine presents "Being & Becoming: Asian in America," a landmark issue that considers how artists use the medium of photography to grapple with questions of visibility, belonging, and what it means to be Asian American. Spanning...

Take a trip beyond this Earth to explore the myths of The Mandalorian and uncover the anatomy of the newest space western in the Star Wars Universe.Star Wars dominates the film world. The combined box office revenue of the Star Wars movies equates to...

This isn't a new drug, but it's now being used to treat depression with amazing results. What exactly is it? Is it safe? Is it right for you or your loved one?Suicide captures everyone's attention. Suicide is a tragedy usually preceded by plenty of pain...

100 ways to embrace the simple life, with step-by-step instructions for keeping chickens, growing vegetables, making beer and wine, arranging flowers, soap making, and more!This is a home-management book for the twenty-first century. Alva Herdevall and...

When merging households, one plus one needs to equal...one. The path toward that fundamental fact, however, is not so easy. Since something's got to give - and you don't want it to be the relationship - Downsizing the Blended Home is here to help you...

Beware the Full Moon! Take a hair-raising tour of werewolf legends. Meet shape-shifters, dogmen, and all variety of human and lupine mixes in this blood curling story collection from two distinguished paranormal researchers!From today's...