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The Economics Book: From Xenophon to Cryptocurrency, 250 Milestones in the History of Economics by Steven G. Medema
Category: Business | Series: Sterling Milestones Ser.
This beautiful, authoritative volume in the popular Milestones series looks at the vital intersection among business, finance, and money. From the philosophical dialogues of Ancient Greece and the moral contemplations of Medieval Europe to deregulation and cryptocurrency, The Economics Book presents 25 ...Show more
The Engineering Book: From the Catapult to the Curiosity Rover, 250 Milestones in the History of Engineering by Marshall Brain
Category: Science | Series: Sterling Milestones
This is the latest in the bestselling Sterling Milestones series. It provides a detailed look at 250 milestones in the discipline of Engineering. It is written by the creator of the How Stuff Works series. Engineering is where human knowledge meets real-world problems and solves them. It's the source of ...Show more
The Jungle Book (Sterling Children's Classics) by Rudyard Kipling
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Sterling Children's Classics
Children will delight in this unabridged version of Rudyard Kipling's classics, "Jungle Books One and Two"! Not only does this attractive volume feature the beloved tales of Mowgli, the "man cub" raised by wolves, and Rikki Tikki Tavi, but also the lesser-known but wonderful stories of Toomai, the boy w ...Show more
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories (Sterling Classics) by Washington Irving
Category: Classics | Series: Sterling Classics
This collection of masterful stories by Washington Irving includes the classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the eerie Rip Van Winkle, the funny The Specter Bridegroom and the spooky The Devil and Tom Walker. These four stories create a strange and macabre anthology that's perfect for Halloween, or any t ...Show more
The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics by Clifford A. Pickover
Category: Science | Series: Sterling Milestones Ser.
This is an accessible, fascinating book that unravels the mysteries and beauty of mathematics. It covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. This paperback version of the bestselling title includes facts about scientists' lives and real-world applications of the theorems. Maths' infinite mysteries a ...Show more
The Medical Book: 250 Milestones in the History of Medicine by Clifford A. Pickover
Category: Science | Series: Sterling Milestones
The history of medicine is as old as the history of human civilization. In The Medical Book, popular science writer Clifford A. Pickover explores 250 milestone discoveries in medicine that span more than 12,000 years. Whether writing on 'hard science' topics such as DNA structure, reverse transcriptase ...Show more
The Philosophy Book: From the Vedas to the New Atheists, 250 Milestones in the History of Philosophy by Gregory Bassham
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: Sterling Milestones
Philosophy explores the deepest, most fundamental questions of reality. This accessible and entertaining chronology presents 250 of the most important theories, events and seminal publications in the field. Brief, engaging and beautifully illustrated entries cover a range of topics and cultures, from th ...Show more
The Princess and the Pea (Sterling Classic Fairy Tale Collection) by John Cech
Category: Children's Classics | Series: (Sterling Classic Fairy Tale Collection)
This is an elegant retelling of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories. It features stunning illustrations that capture the fantasy and romance of this appealing tale. It is suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years old. One of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories gets a breathtak ...Show more
The Psychology Book: From Shamanism to Cutting-edge Neuroscience, 250 Milestones in the History of Psychology by Wade E. Pickren
Category: Personal Development | Series: Sterling Milestones
Professor Amy Liang, a world-renowned bonsai artist and lecturer, offers a practical guide to the fine art of cultivating bonsai. This extravagantly produced volume, filled with hundreds upon hundreds of lavish full-colour photographs, showcases the very best and most beautiful specimens from her collec ...Show more
The Science Book by Clifford A. Pickover (Editor)
Category: Science | Series: Sterling Milestones Ser.
From astronomy to psychology, this beautifully illustrated chronology presents the most important and groundbreaking milestones in science. Award-winning author Cliff Pickover (The Math Book, The Physics Book, and The Medical Book) gathers into one fully illustrated volume the most important thinkers ...Show more
The Secret Garden (Sterling Unabridged Classics) by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Category: Classic | Series: Sterling Unabridged Classics
A ten-year-old orphan comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors where she discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.
The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe (Sterling Children's Classics) by Edgar Allan Poe
Category: Classic | Series: Sterling Children's Classics
This title is suitable for children aged 10 and up. Murder, revenge, deranged fantasies and dark superstitions: better leave the lights on after reading these 24 chilling tales of horror and suspense, spun by master storyteller Edgar Allan Poe. This collection includes such unforgettable stories as "The ...Show more