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Introducing the Eighth Wonder of travel books. A joyous, passionate gift book for travelers-both the real and the armchair variety-1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE delivers exactly the promise of its an around-the-world, continent-by-continent listing of places guaranteed to give you shivers, the ... More

The updated version of the classic guide to bodybuilding includes more than one thousand step-by-step photographs and illustrations, the latest data on diet and nutrition, sports-related injuries, and much more. Reprint.... More

This new dictionary of today's English is an invaluable reference source for all those with an interest in the English language. With meanings and senses clearly and concisely explained in a clean, modern layout, this volume is ideal for use in the home, school or office.... More

"Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Rough Guide to the World" with 1000 must-do experiences from around the world is a book that will inspire everyone. Perfect for both the seasoned traveller and the armchair dreamer, it brings you the very best travel experiences - extraordinary landscapes, jaw... More

Vatsyayana's Kama Sutra is compulsory reading for all who believe in pleasure as one of the more serious aims of life. Cleverly excerpted and beautifully illustrated, this little book is sure to whet your appetite for more... More

A striking feature of the ancient arts in India was their candid celebration of sexuality.The sacred and profane are a continuum in which spiritual and sensual values are integrated. This book is much more than a mere description of exotic sexual practices. It attempts to cover the entire gamut of m... More

From global trends to national events...outer space to cyber- space...the past to the present...all the comprehensive up-to- the-minute facts, statistics, dates and information you'll ever need or want.Highlights include world statistics and countries, astronomy and space, calendar and holidays, hea... More

Jack and Suzy Welch interpret, extend and illustrate the ideas outlined in their best-selling book WINNING by answering directly the questions asked of them by the public in their international column The Welch Way.   Jack Welch’s greatest asset is his currency with business people everywhe... More

Jack Welch knows how to win.During his forty-years career at General Electric, he led the company to years after year success around tge globe in multiple markets and against management became the gold standard in business, with his relentless focus on people, teamwork and profits.Since Jack retired... More

A detailed and in-depth biography of the Latin language from its very beginnings to the present day from the widely acclaimed author of 'Empires of the Word'.   The Latin language has been a constant in the cultural history of the West for over two millennia. It has shaped the way we think o... More

Bill Bryson turns away form the highways and byways of middle America, so hilariously depicted in his bestselling The Lost Continent, for a fast, exhilarating ride along the Route 66 of American language and popular culture. In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land - explaining ho... More