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A riveting insight into the intimate truths and elaborate fictions of self-portraiture and the lives of those who have practised it. From Dürer, Rembrandt and Velásquez to Munch, Picasso, Warhol and the present day
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From the pioneering excursions of the ancient Egyptians to the first Polar expeditions, this is a thrilling tour through the history of exploration.
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The essential reference tool for lovers of cryptic and 'quick' crosswords everywhere. Massively expanded, this new edition includes over 350,000 words and phrases, in over 15,000 unique 'one-stop' entries.
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This fascinating and illuminating book is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the history and outlook of the world’s key faiths, both ancient and modern.
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This newly revised and updated edition contains more than 50,000 clear and accessible entries in a varied range of over 40 subject areas, such as astronomy, bioscience, civil engineering, mineral extraction and textiles.
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Jonathon Green is the world’s leading expert on this maligned but fascinating part of our language, and under his editorship, Chambers Slang Dictionary has been fully revised and updated to cover the range of slang from all over the English-speaking world.
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From the origins of civilisation in Mesopotamia to the global metropolises of today, the development of human history can be traced through the world’s great cities.
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The most authoritative, in-depth and comprehensive guide to wine for experts and amateurs. This latest edition takes account of the most recent developments in the fast-changing world of wine.
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Thousands of enlightening and entertaining entries cover all aspects of literature written in English, including writers, critics, characters and prizes, spanning a millennium from Beowulf to the Booker Prize.
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This comprehensive volume charts the famous conflicts of world history on land, sea and in the air, from the Greek triumph at Marathon in 490 BC to the war in Iraq in 2003.
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This major new edition shows you how to combine the latest technology with proven research techniques to unlock the mysteries of your family's history.
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From Angkor Wat in Cambodia to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, this book gives new insight to 50 of the world's greatest architectural treasures in detail and provides a whistle-stop tour of many more. Includes over 350 colour illustrations.
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