What makes a great photo? Flicking through the pages of most popular photography magazines you might get the impression that there's only one rule of importance – "the rule of thirds". Indeed it appears that some will judge the merit of a photograph...

The history of medicine is as old as the history of human civilization. In "The Medical Book", popular science writer Clifford A. Pickover explores 250 milestone discoveries in medicine that span more than 12,000 years. Whether writing on "hard scien...

What could be more fascinating than the workings of the human mind? This stunningly illustrated survey in Sterling's Milestones series chronicles the history of psychology through 250 landmark events, theories, publications, experiments and discoveri...

Professional photographer David Taylor's concise, jargon-free text guides the reader through the basics of composition, why it matters, and how to attune the mind to the art of looking. Beginning with a guide to choosing a camera – and how different...

Why is there life on earth? How did Saturn get its rings? Which planet is biggest, which one's hottest and which has a cloud named Scooter? Take a trip into outer space to learn about the asteroid belt, Martian volcanoes, dwarf planets and other fasc...

Roman Myths gathers eleven of the best-loved ancient myths in one beautiful abridged collection, rewritten for third and fourth graders who cant quite tackle the originals and older children at lower reading levels. This high interest/low vocabulary...

Homers The Iliad is the perfect way for young readers to become familiar with the epic tale of the Trojan War. Rewritten for third and fourth graders who cant quite tackle the original and older children at lower reading levels, this high interest/lo...

A dozen clever patterns for beautiful fabric and fabric stash gifts that you can stitch in an afternoon or less. With these 12 fun projects, you'll open up a whole new area of creativity in yourself – and give gifts that charm and amaze your friends....

Discover the fun of sewing simple skirts with modern style. These eight skirts range from cool to chic, and the quick-to-make patterns take just a few easy stitches to create. This collection from Threads, the premier magazine for sewing enthusiasts,...

Turn your favourite fabrics into a fashion statement. Stitch up these six easy patterns to make a wardrobe of ten wonderful bags that will hold everything. Quick to make and easy to customise, these are projects you'll love to show off. With multiple...