New Releases by Philip Wilkinson

A look at the life of an extraordinary man who liberated India.

Originally told to explain the mysteries of the world—such as creation, divine will, fertility, death, and love—myths are a major part of many cultures throughout the world, and each area has its own myths. Organized by geographic region, each myth is placed within the civilization’s history and context. The key elements of world mythology, such as the hero, his divine connection, the labyrinth, the initiation, and the transformation,are explored in boxes and features throughout the book. Philip Wilkinson has more than 50 titles to his credit in the fields of mythology, history, and the arts, including DK’s Illustrated Dictionaries of Mythology and Religions. Neil Philip is the author of many books on folklore and mythology, including The Illustrated Book of Myths and Myths and Legends Explained. Synopses of the great myths that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present Covers mythology around the globe, from the classic Greek to lesser known Malaysian Catalogs of gods by subject enable comparisons of distant civilizations

A study of the allocation of state and public financial resources in the Russian Federation. Among the problems documented are the very high differentiation of the regions in terms of level of development, public welfare and self-sufficiency; and inefficiencies in the taxation system.

Includes insights into the lives of the current royal family Britain''s heritage told through the colourful lives of its kings and queens The monarchy is at the heart of British life. If you''re going to understand Britain and its history, you need to understand the story of its royal family. This lively guide walks you through the history of the British monarchy from the earliest times to the present day and covers the colourful characters, extraordinary events, power struggles, and politics that have shaped one of the most famous institutions in the world. Discover The origins of the British monarchy How the monarchy works The relationship between the royal family and the general public How the role of the monarch has changed over time What the monarch and the rest of the royal family do all day

A look at the life, death, and continuing influence of Joan of Arc.

"Creation stories, Gods, Heroes, Monsters, Mythical places"--Cover.

DK Eyewitness Books: Christianity will give you an "eyewitness" look into Christian life, beliefs and culture around the world. Discover the different ways Christians worship and pray. See how people celebrate Christian festivals, take a look inside a monastery and find out about the amazing stories in the Bible. Great for projects and general reference, this spectacular and informative guide will tell you everything you need to know about this ancient and modern religion.

Describes the voyage of Apollo 11, its three astronauts, and details of the mission that put the first man on the moon in 1969.

An illustrated biography of Michelangelo, the Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor.

This is the most comprehensive single volume on English architecture for the general reader. It is a visual cornucopia and a tribute to the diversity of the English built environment, which is among the richest and most diverse in the world. Over 700 buildings are described and illustrated, and they range from the architectural icons to the less noticeable but equally fascinating buildings of England''s towns and villages.

Long de 6 300 km, le Yang-tseu-kiang traverse la Chine de part en part. Comme la Chine elle-même, il est immense, varié et mystérieux. Il naît dans les montagnes du Tibet où les glaciers gouttent et suintent pour créer un réseau de ruisseaux glacés qui se rejoignent et forment ce que les Chinois appellent simplement le Yangzi jiang, le Long Fleuve. Il serpente et cascade au travers de quelques-uns des paysages les plus spectaculaires au monde - montagnes escarpées, gorges étroites et rapides tourbillonnants - puis traverse les plaines fécondes de la Chine orientale, enrichies par ses fréquentes crues. L''ouvrage suit le cours fascinant de ce fleuve qui a tant intrigué les Chinois comme les étrangers. Il présente la faune et la flore sauvages uniques de ses berges, des rhododendrons aux éblouissants coloris au dauphin de Chine, l''animal le plus menacé de ses eaux. Il décrit les activités - pêche, agriculture ou commerce - qui font vivre des millions de riverains. Il examine le rôle du fleuve à certains tournants de l''histoire de la Chine, telles les guerres de la période des Trois Royaumes, la révolte Taiping ou la Longue Marche de Mao et de ses alliés communistes. Enfin, il s''interroge sur l''évolution actuelle et sur les défis que doit relever le fleuve aujourd''hui. Le plus grand projet de génie civil au monde, la construction du barrage des Trois-Gorges, est presque terminé. Le gouvernement chinois espère que ce gigantesque barrage maîtrisera les crues du fleuve, qu''il ouvrira le cours supérieur à la navigation et qu''il produira de l''énergie hydroélectrique. Les opposants dénoncent la destruction de l''environnement, les coûts humains et les risques énormes du projet. Magnifiquement illustré de photographies et de cartes spécialement créées pour cet ouvrage, Yang-tseu-kiang décrit le fleuve à un moment crucial de sa longue et passionnante histoire.

The book of the second BBC tv series, all-in-colour. 21 houses are considered.

Quels sont les différents types de châteaux forts ? Qui les habitaient ? Comment se déroulait un siège ? Ce POCHE VU JUNIOR vous donne toutes les clés pour bien connaître les châteaux forts.

This remarkable book explores the history and practice of Buddhism, beginning with the life of Buddha and continuing to the spread of Buddhism from Asia to the Western world. Beautiful photographs show the rituals, artifacts, and architecture that are important to the Buddhist tradition. See Buddha statues from many different countries and the Dalai Lama’s palace. Learn about the Wheel of Life and what the lotus flower symbolizes. Discover the Four Noble Truths, what life is really like for Buddhist monks, what happens during the Hana Matsuri festival, and much, much more! Explore the teachings and traditions of this ancient religion

Presents volume one of a four-volume set for children ages seven and up on science and technology and covers the story of flight from the pioneers of aviation to the jet fighters of the twenty-first century.

Presents a study of space exploration and space flight and discusses early discoveries by Galileo, the Hubble Space Telescope, first orbital flights, manned space flight, lunar landings and the Mars Pathfinder, and life in space.

Tells the story of time measurement, from the first water clocks and sundials to the high-tech atomic clocks of today. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Discusses bigfoot, vampires, fairies and other monstersl.

Informative guide that explores Buddhist beliefs, practices and culture.

Discusses various modes of transportation on wheels, on water, on the tracks, in the air and in space.

The fascinating history of faces in art, with an in-depth look at ten famous paintings.

In an easy-to-follow, accessible reference format, this book uses over 700 full-color illustrations and clear text to explain, identify, and compare the major religions of the world from Zoroastrianism and ancient Egyptian rituals to Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

Explains the key figures, festivals, holy writings and fundamental beliefs of all the major religions from ancient Egypt and Zoroastrianism, to the great faiths of today. It is cross-referenced and indexed and is intended to decode religions terminology and broaden horizons.

Describes the voyage of Apollo 11, its three astronauts, and details of the mission that put the first man on the moon in 1969.

Provides information on daily life in medieval castles, their different architectural styles, and the ways in which they were attacked and defended.

Each volume in the set presents brief descriptions of one hundred topics within that volume''s subject area.