Reference
Signs & Symbols of the World
D.R. McElroy
Format: Paperback
A comprehensive and definitive visual dictionary presenting the history, cultural meaning, and visual depiction of 1,001 mythical, artistic, and political symbols around the world in one volume.
The Complete Language of Flowers
S. Theresa Dietz
Format: Paperback
A comprehensive dictionary for over 1,001 flower species. Along with a visual depiction, each entry provides the flower's name, characteristics, and historic meanings from mythology, Medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry.
World's Greatest Wonders
Editors of Chartwell Books
Format: Hard Cover
An invitation to rediscover the most stunning natural and man-made places in the world, with beautiful photography and 3-D cutaway models.
Uncommon Knowledge
Tom Standage
Format: Paperback
Following up 2016's hit Go Figure and 2018's Sunday Times bestseller Seriously Curious, another collection of astonishing bite-sized explainers from the Economist.
How Things Work
Chartwell Books
Format: Hard Cover
With entertaining and engaging illustrated spreads, complex machines and devices like computers, telephones, and hybrid cars, are explained.
Britain by Numbers
Stuart Newman
Format: Hard Cover
A beautiful, compelling and eye-opening guide to the way we live in Britain today.
Brilliant Maps
Ian Wright
Format: Hard Cover
See the world anew with this unique and beautifully designed infographic atlas.
Pocket World in Figures 2020
The Economist
Format: Hard Cover
The new edition of this annual bestseller, packed with amazing data about the world in 2020.
The Book of Really Useful Information
Ian Whitelaw, Stephen Calladine-Evans
Format: Hard Cover
The Book of Really Useful Information provides a broad and fascinating education in 20 easy lessons, from great works of art to political leaders, literature that shaped society to basic science, and everything in between.
Barack Obama (Quotes to Live By)
Carlton Books
Format: Hard Cover
Barack Obama: Quotes to Live By is a life-affirming collection of over 170 quotes from one of the world's most admired and respected public figures.
