Portrayed either as a land of ruthless guerrillas or exotic natives, Nagaland is in fact a complex and divided region, with an incredible history. This title intends to reconcile the author's childhood idealism with the reality he finds there, and explores his family ties to the region. It tells the[...]
Jonathan Glancey conducts an inspiring journey through 5,000 years of magnificent buildings, from ancient Sumeria to the spectacular glass-and-steel towers of today's cityscapes. This title presents an unprecedented collection of full-colour photographs, artworks, and plans that creates a memorable [...]
Showing you what others only tell you, from airports to Ziggurats, this title explores the world's greatest buildings with fascinating illustrations that take you right to the heart of the world's landmark buildings. Featuring all major historical styles, and covering all parts of the world, it enab[...]
An impassioned biography of the Supermarine Spitfire, the world's most famous and beautiful fighter aircraft and the men and the women who designed, built and flew her. Now in paperback.[...]
A new and boldly original history of the iconic aircraft, by the bestselling author of Spitfire: The Biography.[...]
This visually stunning and lavishly produced guide to the great buildings and structures of the modern age from around the world is divided into nine clear sections, and each movement in architecture from 1900 to the present day is represented: Arts and Crafts, Classicism, Organic, Modernism, Postmo[...]