Search results for ""Author Jake Williams""
HarperCollins Publishers Leonardo da Vinci's Life of Invention
Immerse yourself in the world of the spellbinding genius Leonardo da Vinci, master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. From his futuristic inventions to the breadth of his artistic skill, discover the fascinating life and legacy of the Renaissance man. The award-winning author and illustrator behind Darwin’s Voyage of Discovery and Really Remarkable Reptiles turns his attention to the Renaissance man: Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was a master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. Discover his relationship with the natural world, his futuristic inventions and the breadth of his artistic skill in this spellbinding celebration of his genius. Follow his early years – born to a poor mother and receiving no formal education, it is amazing that an innate fire of curiosity and imagination fuelled this man to achieve extraordinary success and a place amongst history’s elite. Learn about his legacy today – the bewitching power of the world’s most famous portrait, the Mona Lisa – as well as the influence of his inventions in modern daily life. This gorgeous hardback is filled with Jake Williams' characteristically stylish illustrations.
£13.49
States Academic Press Biological Basis of Brain Disorders
£127.05
Murphy & Moore Publishing Brain Disorders: Biological Mechanisms
£127.05
Midas Collection Darwins groe Reise Die Entdeckung der Natur
£19.90
HarperCollins Publishers Really Remarkable Reptiles
From award-winning illustrator and designer Jake Williams comes a beautiful and fascinating book filled with awe-inspiring information on reptiles – the most remarkable creatures on Earth. Reptiles are some of the most well-adapted, specialised and resilient creatures on Earth. They have adapted to live in the most extreme environments, and they have many interesting tricks for catching prey and avoiding predators. All sort of strange and wonderful facts are inside, such as why crocodiles swallow stones, why a group of turtle eggs will hatch at the same time, and which is friend or which is foe of the similarly-looking coral and milk snakes. You’ll learn about reptiles in soaking rainforests, blistering deserts, and more – and you can find out how you can help preserve these amazing habitats from the greatest danger to reptiles ever – climate change.
£12.99
