(Paperback)

Lustre is a very tricky technique which gives stunning results, but can be quite difficult to achieve successfully. This handbook aims to explain and simplify the process, with thorough coverage of all the options.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A comprehensive study of the revitalization and relaunch of luxury brands, using the Swiss watch industry as a case study and covering brands such as Patek Philippe, Hublot and Breguet.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A complete introduction to the comics of Lynda Barry, this book maps her historical and biographical contexts, key texts, the critical themes and debates surrounding her publications and the lasting impact of her work on the comics medium.

(Paperback)

An authoritative study of the world's most widely used armored vehicle, and its key role in the Vietnam War.

(Paperback)

Featuring artwork, expert analysis and absorbing combat accounts, this is the story of the clash between two leading tanks of the Cold War era that were never designed to fight each other, but rather to line up on battlefields as allies.

(Paperback)

General Douglas MacArthur ended World War II controlling one of the most powerful air forces in the world. This fascinating history, now available in paperback, traces its development from its origins in the Philippines through to its eventual victory in the skies over Japan and its key role in the Korean War.

(Hardback)

General Douglas MacArthur ended World War II controlling one of the most powerful air forces in the world. This new history traces its development from its origins in the Philippines through to its eventual victory in the skies over Japan and its key role in the Korean War.

(Paperback)

A study of the Macchi Folgore and Veltro, the most successful Italian fighters in World War II. With specially commissioned profiles, the book examines how these fighters were conceived, their performance and the fascinating stories of their pilots.

(Hardback, 3rd edition)

(Paperback)

Alexander's phalangites clash with Persian foot-soldiers in three key battles of the Ancient World.

(Paperback, 6th edition)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

This book, edited by Heather Marcovitch and Nancy Batty, offers multiple perspectives on the representation of women and children in the popular AMC series, Mad Men. These essays explore the rich historical and social context portrayed in the series and connect the concerns and tumult of the sixties to the contemporary moment.

(Paperback)

Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (BPEA) provides academic and business economists, government officials, and members of the financial and business communities with timely research on current economic issues.

(Paperback)

Despite depictions to the contrary, the mafia is not a cadre of noble and righteous warriors, a class of citizens working in the shadows but upholding traditional values. Instead, the authors argue, it is a brutal, violent, and ignoble organization that ultimately violates the boundaries of acceptable behavior both within the family and without.

(Paperback)

A wide-ranging account of the Indian film star Madhuri Dixit, exploring her star persona and legacy. Nandana Bose argues that Dixit represented a wholesome and traditional figure of femininity that resonated across class and cultural hierarchies at a time of great economic and social change in India.

(Hardback)

Madrid is an international destination with a rich food history and culture. Here, Maria Paz Moreno covers that history and culture alongside a consideration of major trends, the most interesting contemporary chefs and establishments, and the most popular signature dishes. Includes recipes throughout.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Maggie's newest chore at Bob's stable is taking care of flying pigs, but they're not so easy to deal with! She is used to putting up with a lot, like her stepmother Zelia, who is trying to get Maggie's stepbrother Peter a job at the stable. Peter working with Maggie Maybe when pigs fly. Illustrations.