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The real truths behind what we think we know. Certain "facts" are accepted as absolute truths. But are they indeed so? 1,000 Common Delusions debunks these persistent myths. From the stories of t...

For generations, steaming has been recognized as a traditional method of cooking, but only recently has it been fully appreciated as a very healthy way to cook food. The 100 delicious recipes in S...

An authoritative and up-to-date reference. The Pregnancy Bible combines the knowledge and experience of medical specialists and family doctors -- all under the direction of practicing and widely ...

One hundred years of style by decade and designer. The twentieth century experienced the most fashion changes in history: from hoop skirts to mini skirts, from wearing cotton to plastic. Fashion ...

An inspiring exploration of the forty most memorable travel destinations in the world. As travelers become more experienced and sophisticated, they become more discriminating about their destinat...

"An impressive reference work." - Library Journal (on the 1997 edition) A richly detailed and easy-to-use reference to 500 years of architectural details and styles. Owners and potential buyers ...

The greatest automobile racing team in the world. Inside Ferrari is an exclusive and intimate view inside Formula l's most successful, most alluring and most secretive professional racing teams. ...

Exploring the Night Sky is aimed at novice star gazers anxious to expand their astronomical repertoire beyond the Big and Little Dippers. Dickinson has designed a superb introduction to astronomy ...

A practical guide to using color successfully. The power of color is its ability to influence mood, create atmosphere, and enhance perception. As a result, one of the most effective ways to trans...

The most exciting view of prehistoric life available today. The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life brings the primordial world to vivid photo-realistic life, covering 112 of the earliest beasts d...

The greatest automobile racing team in the world. Inside Ferrari is an exclusive and intimate view inside Formula l's most successful, most alluring and most secretive professional racing teams. ...

The majestic spiral arms of a remote galaxy shimmer from the combined light of 50 billion stars. The ethereal curtains of the aurora borealis ripple across the night sky. Vast clouds of gas and du...

Seeing is not always believing. Optical Illusions is an intriguing collection of baffling images and shapes that change before your eyes: hidden figures, incredible designs and dazzling graphic p...

What type of telescope is best for beginners? Can I use my camera to take photographs through a telescope? How good are the new computerized telescope mounts? What charts, books, software and othe...

Seeing is not always believing. Optical Illusions is an intriguing collection of baffling images and shapes that change before your eyes: hidden figures, incredible designs and dazzling graphic p...

An inspiring exploration of the forty most memorable travel destinations in the world. As travelers become more experienced and sophisticated, they become more discriminating about their destinat...

A compact edition of an award-winning best-seller -- more affordable than the celebrated original, but otherwise identical. At a critical time in Canada's history, the Group of Seven revolutioniz...

Today's liberated lifestyle has made room for a whole new set of relationships -- older women dating younger men. She's confident, stylish, sophisticated and sexy, and she knows exactly what she ...

An authoritative and up-to-date reference. The Pregnancy Bible combines the knowledge and experience of medical specialists and family doctors -- all under the direction of practicing and widely ...

Expert advice on freshwater aquarium fish. Illustrated in full color, this comprehensive reference includes 500 of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. It provides concise at-a-glance infor...