Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Myths & legends Myths & legends Philip Wilkinson Presents a guide to myths and ancient legends from the cultures of Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania, including creation tales and stories of heroes, gods, mythical beings, and magical … OL15539187W
Buddhism Buddhism Philip Wilkinson Provides an introduction to Buddhism, discussing the history, beliefs, key figures, and practices of the religion. OL15964078W
Ships Ships Philip Wilkinson Text and illustrations describe how ships and boats have been used throughout history, from the earliest trading vessels to modern luxury liners. OL1897760W
Super structures Super structures Philip Wilkinson Describes, in text and illustrations, the technological challenges involved in the design and construction of skyscrapers, oil rigs, nuclear reactors, and other complicated structures. OL1897768W
Building Building Philip Wilkinson There has always been an incredible diversity of domestic buildings around the world from simple branch and animal skin lean-tos to log cabins Roman villas and skyscrapers. This superb collection of … OL1897782W
Early humans Early humans Philip Wilkinson,Dave King Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic. OL19560734W
Design Design Iain Zaczek,Philip Wilkinson,Angela Wilkes,R. G. Grant,Alexandra Black,Ann Kay,Sreshtha Bhattacharya Design: The Definitive Visual History is a gorgeous visual celebration of design across the decades. Find out all about the major design movements of the last 150 years from Arts and Crafts to Bauhau… OL20021059W
Joan of Arc Joan of Arc Philip Wilkinson A biography of the young French woman who, inspired by visions from God, led the French army against English invaders, was burned at the stake as a heretic, and eventually was declared a saint. Sugge… OL25070037W