Tap into the growing trend for injecting colour into one’s living space with this elegant, inspiring selection of contemporary interiors in every shade and hue Now available in a sleek compact format, this inspirational visual journey along the colour spectrum features 200 interiors from 130 designers in a vibrant variety of hues, from the purest white to the deepest black, from the hottest pinks, oranges, and reds to the coolest greens and tranquil blues. Organized by colour, Living in Co...

The bestselling survey of the world’s finest garden-makers, planters, and horticulturists, now available in a tactile mini format for on-the-go inspiration Revealing the rich artistic history of this ever-changing art form, The Garden Book presents 500 iconic garden-makers in A-to-Z order, creating fascinating juxtapositions among their signature works. From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson’s heavenly Tokachi garden in Japan, each entry illustrates a key work by the designer, de...

Hailing from academic training in fine and performing arts, Honor Frost learned to dive in the 1950s and within a decade began earning a reputation as a pioneering maritime archaeologist. She held unparalleled expertise in the study of ancient anchors, harbours, and shipwrecks in the eastern Mediterranean, where she helped to develop new archaeological applications for technologies like aerial photography and photogrammetry, which today are standard field practices. Over a career spanning fiv...

The ultimate illustrated guide to Formula One racing, the world’s fastest sport: from superhuman drivers to legendary tracks to cutting-edge cars. Packed with facts, stats, and impactful illustrations, this ultimate guide to Formula One answers all the questions car-obsessed kids want to know: How do you become a superstar driver? Which is the most challenging race track? What is the record for the quickest pit stop? (Hint: it’s less than two seconds.) Young speed-seekers will discover fa...

This is the first comprehensive history of Scotland’s air defence system during the Second World War. It explores how radar stations, Royal Observer Corps posts, and operations rooms worked together to detect and respond to incoming enemy aircraft.

Moving beyond the well-known events of the Battle of Britain, the book traces the evolution of Scotland’s air defence network throughout the war, highlighting advances in technology and tactics. For the first time, it also incorporates the role...

This dissertation investigates the dynamics of social inequality in the Carpathian Basin between the Late Neolithic and the Middle/Late Bronze Age (5200–1000 BCE) through a quantitative analysis of burial contexts. Employing statistical methods, including Gini indices and Generalized Entropy Measures, the study evaluates the extent, development, and underlying factors of inequality within prehistoric societies.

Key findings reveal a complex, cyclical pattern of inequality, challenging the n...