The fortunes of the late nineteenth century's imperial and industrial powers depended on a single raw material - rubber - with only one source: the Amazon basin. And so began the scramble for the Amazon, a decades-long conflict that found Britain, France, Belgium, and the United States fighting with[...]

Compact and easy to use, this beautifully illustrated book looks at the major events in Leonardo's life: from his early childhood to his apprenticeship with Verrocchio and then the setting up of his own workshop in Florence, before leaving for Milan where his patron was Ludovico Sforza ('Il Moro' - [...]

Painter. Inventor. Visionary. This complete guide examines the life and work of one of the greatest geniuses in history: Leonardo da Vinci.

Explore the life of Leonardo da Vinci, from his childhood to his apprenticeship with Verrocchio, from the establishment of his own workshop in Florenc[...]

This is an essential book for those interested in renaissance instrumentation as well as for potential players." -Early Music ReviewSterling Scott Jones wrote a marvelous and very welcome work which can be warmly recommended to all musicians, musicologists, and instrument makers interested in early [...]

An heir for the da Rocha legacy... Secured with a ring!

At first, a successful painter of the Roman Baroque, Pietro (Berrettini) da Cortona (1597-1669) soon emerged as an architect of equal stature. This book is the first to focus full attention on Cortona's buildings and projects and to assess his position in Roman Baroque architecture. The book discuss[...]

This inspiring and inventive guide teaches readers how to develop their full potential by following the example of the greatest genius of all time, Leonardo da Vinci.Acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, who has helped thousands of people expand their minds to accomplish more than they ever thought poss[...]

Photographer Christabel is drawn to psychic phenomena and dark liasons. When she is persuaded by her husband to take a holiday at a mysterious mansion house in the country, she foresees only long days of boredom. But Nicholas, her deviously sensual husband, has a hand in the unexpected events that b[...]

When reformed bad girl Maria Lewis takes a dull job in local government back in her home town, the quiet life she was looking for is quickly disrupted by the enigmatic presence of her boss, Director Robert Stone. A dangerous and unlikely object of lust, Stone touches something deep in Maria's sensua[...]

Lust among the stacks...Librarian Gwendolyne Price starts finding indecent proposals and sexy stories in her suggestion box. Shocked that they seem to be tailored specifically to her own deepest sexual fantasies, she begins a tantalising relationship with a man she's never met. But pretty soon, erot[...]