‘A highly entertaining romp through what the world might have looked like, had fate chosen a different path.’ – Guardian Discover more than 300 extraordinary unbuilt architecture projects that never made it off the drawing board Organized geographically across nearly 400 pages, this monumental homage to architectural ambition includes proposed projects of all types – from skyscrapers, museums, churches, and bridges to theme parks, casinos, opera houses, and even a floating theater boa...

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...

Celebrating 10 fantastic years of the genre-defining and million-copy-selling Fantastically Great Women series, this special anniversary edition of Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet features 16 visionary women who fought to protect and look after our incredible planet.

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...

Richly illustrated throughout, this book provides a fascinating history of the development of bookbindings from Roman times to the present day.