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Robert Dimery 1001 Albums ENNow newly revised, this fascinating book is the ultimate critical guide to history's greatest albums, spanning more than 50 years of outstanding music across all genres, from the genesis of 1950s rock 'n' roll to the technological and electronic innovations of the 2000s. With inside knowledge and incisive criticism from 90 internationally acclaimed music journalists, this updated edition provides an indispensable…
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Robert Dimery 1001 Albums: You Must Hear Before You Die ENIf you thought you knew your music this will make you think again. 1001 Albums is more than a simple guide to music, it is a critical list, packed with insights into why each album is significant, the key tracks, the circumstances of its creation, the critical reception in its day, and why it stands the test of time. The text contains fascinating anecdotes that will amaze even the most dedicated muso. Written by top…
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Adrian Tierney-Jones 1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die ENBeer is the most popular alcoholic drink in the world, the most refreshing, the most sociable, and the most versatile. It has been brewed since the dawn of time and still has the capacity to delight and obsess its many adherents. This bewitching, thirst-inducing, gorgeously illustrated book is a guide to the best beers in the world with a succinct history of the breweries, tasting notes, temperature recommendations,…
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Peter Boxall 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die ENCompletely revised and updated to include the most up-to-date selections, this is a bold and bright reference book to the novels and the writers that have excited the world's imagination. This authoritative selection of novels, reviewed by an international team of writers, critics, academics, and journalists, provides a new take on world classics and a reliable guide to what's hot in contemporary fiction. Featuring…
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Peter Boxall 1001 Books: You Must Read Before You Die ENFrom The Alchemist to Thus Spake Zarathustra and Achebe to Zola, 1001 Books offers concise critical insights into the books and the writers that have excited the imagination of the world. It offers reviews, author biographies, plot and character assessments and historical information on those books considered the most important, compelling, or simply the best fiction ever written. Whether classics, novels, thrillers…
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Mark Irving 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You DieWith a foreword by Peter St John. 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die is a visual testament to the world's greatest achievements in architecture. Beginning with the marvels of the ancient world and continuing with the masterpieces...
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Simon Heptinsall 1001 Cars To Dream of Driving Before You DieWith a preface from founding member of Pink Floyd, Nick Mason. Prepare yourself for the world's greatest road trip. Strap yourself in for a cavalcade of the fastest, biggest, smallest, most expensive, most innovative and downright sexiest...
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Paul Gravett 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die ENOver the centuries, comic books and their offshoots, such as graphic novels, and bandes dessinées have evolved into a phenomenally popular, influential, and unique art form with which we can express our opinions, our fantasies, our nightmares, and our dreams. In short: comics are emphatically no longer just for kids. This diverse, constantly evolving medium is truly coming into its own in the 21st century, from…
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Peter Furtado, Michael Wood 1001 Days That Shaped the World ENWho was the first British Prime Minister? When did Edwin Hubble discover there was more than one galasy in the universe? Which country was the first to give women the vote? What triggered the Arab Spring? Packet with iconic images 1001 Days is a detailed, fact-filled reference that presents the most significant events that shaped the course of human development, from the Big Bang to the death of Kim Jong-il. Open up…
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Helen Arnold 1001 Escapes To Make Before You Die EN1001 Escapes To Make Before You Die is the essential guide for all discerning travelers seeking an escape from the madding crowd. Every experience described in this book represents a genuine respite from the drudgery of daily life and guarantees a boost to your general well-being. Contemplate the sunset from a minimalist mountain retreat, cruise the Nile on a nineteenth-century cabin cruiser, hire a fort with its…
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Frances Case 1001 Foods You Must Try Before You Die ENFood, good food, is having it's day. Never before have people been more aware of just how much there is out there to try. Ostrich steak, Himalayan pink salt, urchin sushi, Indian spices, Sardinian maggot cheese; each of the foods featured in the book are different in appearance, taste, and texture but all tempting and intriguing in their own way and waiting to blow your senses away. Written by a variety of chefs and…
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Rae Spencer-Jones 1001 Gardens EN1001 Gardens is an extraordinary showcase of the best examples of man's artistic taming of nature from the world's most outstanding landscape gardeners. From the famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra to hidden gems, such as the Leichtag family's Healing Garden, created for patients at the San Diego Children's Hospital, this lavishly illustrated guide will delight both lovers of natural beauty and gardeners alike.…
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Jeff Barr 1001 Golf Holes You Must Play Before You Die ENEvery golfer dreams of having the chance to play a great hole. With over 800 illustrations from international golf courses across the world 1001 Golf Holes takes you to the world's best. Fact boxes provide instant information on the course, location, architect, designer, length and par of each hole, while longer entries give further insight into playing the hole, the designer's intention and the history of the…
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Terry Burrows 1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before You Die ENFind out why Chet Atkins had a Gretsch guitar named after him, why The Who's John Entwistle called his favourite guitar Frankenstein, and how John Lennon elevated the Rickenbacker 325 to one of the most desirable guitar brands of the 1960's. 1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before Your Die showcases the greatest instruments from across the globe: some are of historical or cultural significance and some were made…
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Steven Jay Schneider 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die ENExpert critics in each genre of film, from romance to horror and sci-fi, have once again painstakingly revised this list of essential must see-movies to bring the must-watch list bang up to date for 2016, from great classics like The Birth of a Nation and Gone With the Wind to more recent offerings like Mad Max: Fury Road, The Big Short, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Revenant, Spotlight and Straight Outta…
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Steven Jay Schneider 1001 Movies You Must See Before You DieUpdated to include the best films from the first decade of the twenty-first century, this brand-new edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die surveys more than a century of movie history. Every film profile is packed with the details that movie lovers need to know about the world's great movie classics. Chronicling the complete history of filmmaking, this important survey dates back to silent-era sensations…
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Michael Bright 1001 Natural Wonders ENA breathtaking journey, taking in the most incredible natural wonders of the world, 1001 Natural Wonders is the definitive guide to the stunning features of nature. Some places are in the remote wilderness, others just a bus ride from town, but whatever they are and wherever they are, they are sure to astonish. With the help of the world's leading explorers - past and present - we take you on a circumnavigation of…
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Michael Bright 1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You DieA breathtaking journey, taking in the most incredible natural wonders of the world, 1001 Natural Wonders is the definitive guide to the stunning features of nature. Some places are in the remote wilderness, others just a bus ride from town, ...
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Stephen Farthing 1001 Paintings 2011 ENFrom ancient Egyptian wallpaintings to contemporary Western canvases, this book is truly comprehensive in scope and beautiful to leaf through. Within its pages you will see displayed 1001 of the most memorable, haunting, powerful, important, controversial and visually arresting paintings that have ever been created. This newly updated and revised edition improves upon previous editions by featuring:- Larger images…
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Mark Irving 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You DieWith more than 300,000 copies sold worldwide in 15 languages, this newly revised and updated edition of 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die brings you right up to date with an incisive look at the world's best paintings. From Ancient Egyptian wall
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Jenny Linford 1001 Restaurants ENGourmets with an appetite for good food in gorgeous settings will find their taste buds tingling in anticipation as they flick through the pages of this book. The eateries listed here come from around the world and range from beloved, local institutions-favorite spots for family celebrations-to elegant, haute cuisine establishments in which to enjoy refined and elegant dishes. As well as celebrating the traditional…
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Robert Dimery, Bruno Macdonald 1001 Songs ENFrom Eight Miles High to Empire State of Mind, from Mississippi to Mali and from Ella Fitzgerald to Elton John, 1001 Songs You Must Hear efore you Die is a fascinating introduction to some of the greatest music ever recorded. Updated for 2015, this acclaimed guide, written by an international team and illustrated with fullcolour photographs, features nearly a century of timeless tracks.
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Tony Mott 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die ENIn fewer than fifty years videogames have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment, but which are the best games, the ones you must play? This action packed book presents the best videogames from around the world - from 80's classic Donkey Kong to Doom, Frogger and Final Fantasy. Covering everything from old favourites to those breaking new ground, these are the games that should not be missed. Video…