pictorial works

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pictorial works

The complete human body

the definitive visual guide
2023
Offers a complete overview of the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body, from muscle structure and activity to motor pathways within the brain.

Train

the definitive visual history
2023
"Packed with . . . photography, Train catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and chronicles the social, political, and cultural backdrop against which railways were built the world over. Profiling the best loved railways and rail journeys of all time - from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway - and the pioneers of train and track - from 'Father of the Railways' George Stephenson to engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel and M?tro-maestro Fulgence Bienven?e"-- Provided by publisher.

The NASA archives

from Project Mercury, to the Mars Rovers : 60 years in space
2019
"To Infinity and Beyond. Journey through the U.S. space program's fascinating pictorial history. On October 1, 1958, the world's first civilian space agency opened for business as an emergency response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik a year earlier. Within a decade, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, universally known as NASA, had evolved from modest research teams experimenting with small converted rockets into one of the greatest technological and managerial enterprises ever known, capable of sending men to the moon"--.

Hot Springs National Park

2014
Presents vintage photographs, with explanatory captions, examining the history of Hot Springs National Park.

The heirloomist

100 treasures and the stories they tell
2024
"Beautiful stories that celebrate the power an object can hold are at the heart of The Heirloomist by photographer Shana Novak, creator of the project of the same name dedicated to documenting keepsakes and transforming them into uniquely meaningful works of art. 100 objects from strangers and cultural icons alike range from the everyday to the extraordinary: the fork that began Nora McInerny's relationship with her late husband; the sculpture that inspired Christy Turlington to fight for maternal healthcare; the charm bracelet that Nate Berkus gifted his daughter in stylish family tradition; the baby shoes that represent Rosanne Cash's love for her children; and Andrew Zimmern's inherited steel carving set, the beginning of a storied career in food. We all have meaningful items, big or small, expensive or humble, with powerful messages behind them. Celebratory, sentimental, and bursting with heart, The Heirloomist offers a glimpse into the treasures we hold dear and how they inform the stories of our lives"--.

The Quentin Blake book

with more than 300 illustrations
2022
Text and illustrations look at the life and work of illustrator, Quentin Blake.

Britannica's encyclopedia infographica

1,000s of facts & figures : about Earth, space, animals, the body, technology, & more : revealed in pictures
"This authoritative encyclopedia is perfect for visual learners: it reveals astonishing information about space, Earth, animals, humans and technology through 200 infographics, including maps, charts, timelines and more! Grasp facts at a glance as you turn every page: discover the size of our Sun in comparison to the largest star in the universe; find out which animal can leap 200 times its body length; learn how many cups of snot your body makes a day; compare the sizes of the biggest beasts that have ever lived; witness what happens in a single second across the world"--Provided by publisher.

Skate the world

photographing one world of skateboarding
2015
A collection of two hundred photographs of professional skateboarders, including Tony Hawk, Nyjah Huston, Eric Koston and more. Includes photos from New York to Hong Kong to Istanbul and beyond.

Who's next?

guess who!
2016
"A delightful picture quiz book for young children. There are over 25 different creatures who come and go, and there are things to find on every page that will amuse and entertain, over and over again" --.

A visual dictionary of Native communities

An illustrated visual dictionary of a Plains native community that introduces the daily lives of the early Native peoples, including their homes, food, clothing, transportation, and hunting techniques.

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