Most Popular Books by 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 photographs brings their variety and construction vividly to life.Starting with different building materials the book looks at how buildings are put together and the problems faced by stonemasons carpenters bricklayers and other craftspeople in their daily work. Learn how a medieval half-timbered house was erected how thatch is put on a roof and how glorious patterns and colours are achieved in mosaics tiles and glass. Discover the different styles of domestic building around the world with houses shown in detail inside and out.Packed with fascinating facts Building is a unique and compelling introduction to the homes we live in.

Explores initiation rites, wedding feasts, harvest celebrations, religious rituals, and many other customs used around the world to mark all kinds of special occasions. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Amazing Super Structures looks at the finest feats of humans, from bridges and tunnels to skyscrapers and rollercoasters. Full color.

Delve into the social and cultural history of 100 of the world''s most important cities. From the first towns in Mesopotamia to today''s global metropolises, cities have marked the progress of civilization. Written in the form of illustrated "biographies", Great Cities offers a rich historical overview of each featured city, brought to vivid life with paintings, photographs, timelines, maps, and artefacts. The latest title in the series style of Artists, Writers, Philosophers, and Composers, this lavish book goes under the skin of cities both ancient and modern - from Persepolis and Tikal, Paris and Vienna to Prague, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and Dubai. Which ancient civilization founded the precursor to Mexico City? Why was Venice the gateway to the East? What was the Belle Epoque? Which was the first city to build sewers? Great Cities takes you there, and tells you all this and more. Stunning images of city life and key moments in history are complemented by close-ups of revealing details and feature panels that provide additional context. A book not just about history but also about art, architecture, commerce, and politics, Great Cities provides a fascinating insight into what has shaped the places where we live. Perfect for history, geography, and arts enthusiasts and a stunning gift for armchair explorers of all ages, it is your window into the world''s most fascinating cities.

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

A reference book for modern kids and teens that presents fun information about history, science, nature, geography, and culture.

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre una columna dórica y una jónica? ¿Cuál es la función de un arbotante? ¿Cuáles son los principios rectores de la arquitectura moderna? ¿En qué se diferencia la restauración de la conservación? Si alguna vez ha querido conocer las respuestas a estas preguntas —o se ha preguntado cuándo un edifi cio es sólo un edifi cio y cuándo es una obra de arte—, 50 cosas que hay que saber sobre arquitectura es la introducción perfecta al mundo de la arquitectura.

From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world. Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children''s book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the Wawilak Sisters of Arnhem Land in northern Australia, who form the land as they walk across it; or the Slavic tale of Ivan as he chases the mischievous Firebird. Read about ferocious, man-eating monsters such as the Minotaur and Fafnir the dragon, and the legendary heroes that fought them, like Theseus and Sigurd. Also included are the legends of Robin Hood, and of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, epics from Asia, such as the Mahabharata and Gilgamesh, and a host of tales from Aztec mythology and a range of other cultures. As well as offering the retellings themselves, Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: a visual encyclopedia investigates the meanings of these primal stories, examining why these tales have stood the test of time over thousands of years. Themed features draw together elements that are common to myths from all over the world, such as shapeshifters, mythical beasts, and magical weapons. Panels on modern retellings, such as Percy Jackson and The Little Mermaid, help to show why these myths are still relevant to our lives today.

Nachschlagewerk für die wichtigsten Religionen der Welt.

21 hauts lieux de l''architecture : leur histoire, les hommes qui les ont bâtis, les techniques et les matériaux. Le palais de Minos, l''Alhambra de Grenade, la cathédrale de Chartres, le palais impérial de Pékin, le pavillon royal de Brighton, la maison Van Eetvelde, le SkyDome de Toronto, Notre-Dame du Haut à Ronchamp, la statue de la Liberté à New York, l''Opéra de Sydney...

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

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

Pourquoi embaumait-on les morts en Égypte ? La guerre de Troie a-t-elle eu lieu ? Que symbolise la quête du Graal ? Qui sont les chamans d''Afrique ? De l''Europe à l''Asie, de l''Afrique à l''Océanie, ce Petit Larousse illustré vous propose un voyage passionnant à travers les légendes et les mythes du monde entier. Qu''il s''agisse des sagas des dieux nordiques, des héros de la Grèce ancienne, du serpent à plumes des Aztèques ou des grandes œuvres fondatrices telles que l''Odyssée, l''épopée indienne du Ramayana, ou le Popol-Vuh, les récits qui forment la trame de cet ouvrage ont gardé tout leur pouvoir évocateur.

Des hiéroglyphes de l''Ancienne Egypte aux logos des sociétés modernes, en passant par les emblèmes maçonniques ou l''iconographie religieuse, toutes ces représentations, dont le sens nous échappe parfois, font l''objet d''une analyse passionnante et superbement illustrée grâce à près de 1500 photos.

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.

Dieux et prophètes : approfondissez votre connaissance des divinités et des figures saintes de chaque foi. Religions du monde : explorez les principales religions du monde, ainsi que les croyances moins connues d''Afrique et des Amériques. Rituels, rites et fêtes : découvrez les pratiques et traditions religieuses de chaque système de croyances, des dévotions quotidiennes aux événements clés du calendrier liturgique. L''origine de la foi : l''origine et l''histoire de chaque religion de sa fondation à sa diffusion dans le monde.

Découvrez l''islam à travers son histoire, les piliers de sa foi, ses lieux saints, ses grandes figures, ses cultures et son enseignement. Qui était le Prophète ? Qu''est-ce que le Coran, qu''est-ce qu''une sourate ? Comment cette religion s''est-elle répandue à travers le monde ? Quelles sont les fêtes musulmanes ? Faites connaissance avec une religion aux multiples facettes.