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The essential companion to the No. 1 internationally bestselling the Wheel of Time, one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON AMAZON PRIME<br/><br/>With never-before-told legends and fascinating histories of its peoples and lands, this engrossing book, written by Robert Jordan himself in collaboration with Teresa Patterson, takes you on an unforgettable journey through the extraordinary world of the Wheel of Time. The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again.

<b>Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Pocket Vancouver</i></b> is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. STest your nerve on the Capilano Suspension Bridge, feed your curiosity at Science World and stroll through South Granville; all with your trusted travel companion; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Vancouver and make the most of your trip! <br/><br/>Inside <b>Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Pocket Vancouver:</i></b> <br/><br/><b>Full-color </b>maps and travel photography throughout <br/><br/><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests <br/><br/><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <br/><br/><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <br/><br/><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <br/><br/><b>Convenient pull-out Vancouver map</b> (included in print version), plus over 14 color neighborhood maps <br/><br/><b>User-friendly layout</b> with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time <br/><br/><b>Covers </b>Downtown, West End, Gastown, Chinatown, Yaletown, Granville Island, Main Street, Fairview, Kitsilano, University of British Columbia and more <br/><br/><b>The Perfect Choice:</b> <b>Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Pocket Vancouver</i></b><b>,</b> an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighborhood by neighborhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Vancouver with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. <br/><br/>Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers Vancouver and its neighborhoods? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Vancouver and Victoria City</i></b> guide. <br/><br/><br/><br/> <br/><br/><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. <br/><br/><i>'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times</i> <br/><br/><i>'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)</i>

<strong>Calling all bada**es! The only official guide to the kickin' world of the Emmy-nominated and globally beloved show <em>Cobra Kai </em>is here.</strong><br/><br/><em>The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai</em> is a celebration of the superfans - an essential companion to the show acting as a master sensei ready to guide readers through the karate-crazed San Fernando Valley. The legacy of <em>The</em> <em>Karate Kid</em> and <em>Cobra Kai</em> continues with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations as well as interviews with Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Martin Kove (John Kreese), Xolo Mariduena (Miguel Diaz), and Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso).<br/><br/>The show's creators will give an unprecedented look inside the making of <em>Cobra Kai</em> and the writing, directing, and production of this beloved franchise that has grown from scrappy underdog to a global phenomenon. Hear directly from the show's crew and get an exclusive behind -he-scenes look into fight choreography from the stunt team; journey with the set designers through the Valley, from the magical retreat of the Miyagi-do dojo to the humble strip mall that houses the Cobra Kai dojo; and learn from the composers how the bada** soundtrack for the show was conceived. And MUCH MORE!<br/><br/>Remember: <strong>Strike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy.</strong>

Which nations have launched which animals into space? Which countries have no sea views? Where were our planet's now-extinct species last sighted? Who is behind the great avocado boom? Where can you hug the world's oldest trees? With infographic maps covering the entire globe, Wild Maps will delight cartography fans and nature lovers, as well as anyone with an interest in all that is fascinating and awe-inspiring on Planet Earth - and beyond. Beautifully designed and illustrated, Wild Maps is an eye-opening celebration of our world, and the plants and animals with whom we share it.

Time to put away the shot glass-tequila long ago left its spring break cliches in the dust. Today, it is not just a sophisticated global phenomenon but is poised to surpass vodka to become the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. Which means there's no better time for <i>A Field Guide to Tequila</i>, the new bible on this popular spirit.<br/><br/>Whether you're already an aficionado who likes to slow-sip an artisanal extra-anejo or a margarita lover curious about your favourite drink and what makes it special, <i>A Field Guide to Tequila </i>takes you step by step into everything that makes tequila tequila, from how it came about, to how it's made, to how to select, taste, and serve it.<br/><br/>Beginning with the origin of every bottle of tequila-the unique blue agave (which is actually much closer, biologically, to a lily than a cactus)-it's all here: The life cycle of the blue agave and the complex process of turning it into liquor (hint: There's harvesting, steaming, roasting, and-still in use in one legendary distillery-working mules). The five classes of tequila, including the unfortunate myth of blanco's inferiority. How to read a tequila label. The seventeen tequila producers to know and brands you need to explore, from giants of the industry like Patron and Jose Cuervo to traditionalists, artisans, and innovators, including Tapatio, Siete Leguas, Ocho, G4, and Cava de Oro. The real deal with so many celebrity tequila brands, a phenomenon that started with Bing Crosby. How to set up a tequila tasting. A complete guide to tequila tourism, including dos and don'ts for visiting the town of Tequila, best times to go, essential stops, and a glossary of Spanish. Oh, and a recipe for a best-ever margarita, plus three other classic tequila cocktails, including the Rolling Stones' favourite, the tequila sunrise.<br/><br/>With its striking visuals and appealing package, <i>A Field Guide to Tequila </i>is a go-to reference that felicitously also feels like a real gift book-and vice versa.

Universal Principles of Design, Completely Updated and Expanded Third Editionis a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia, now with fully updated references for existing entries and expanded with 75 new entries to present a total of 200 laws, guidelines, and considerations that are important to successful design.<br/><br/>Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, this essential design guide pairs clear explanations of every design concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice.<br/><br/>Whether a marketing campaign or a museum exhibit, a video game or a complex control system, the design we see is the culmination ofmany concepts and practices brought together from a variety of disciplines. Because no one can be an expert on everything, designers have always had to scramble to find the information and know-how required to make a design work-until now.<br/><br/>Each principle is presented in a two-page format. The first page contains asuccinct definition and a full description of the principle,examples of and guidelines for its use, andside notesthat provide elaborations and references. The second page containsvisual examplesand related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle.<br/><br/>The book isorganized alphabeticallyso that principles can be easily and quickly referenced by name. From 3D Projection to the Zeigarnick Effect, every major design concept is defined and illustrated, including these new additions:<ul><li>Feature creep</li><li>Gamification</li><li>Root cause</li><li>Social trap</li><li>Supernormal stimulus</li></ul><br/><br/><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />A landmark reference for designers, engineers, architects, and students,Universal Principles of Designhas become the standard for anyone seeking to broaden and improve their design expertise, explore brainstorming ideas, and improve the quality of their design work.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The titles in theRockport Universal seriesoffer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.

In this expanded collector's edition ofThe Art of NASA, complete with a paper model Lunar Module and a poster, explore over 200 stunning artworks commissioned by NASA to sell its missions.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Formed in 1958, NASA has long maintained a department of visual artists to depict the concepts and technologies created in humankind's quest to explore the final frontier. Culled from a carefully chosen reserve of approximately 3,000 files deep in the NASA archives, the200+ awe-inspiring illustrations presented in this special boxed edition are complemented by:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><ul><li>32 pages of new material</li><li>A paper model of the Lunar Module</li><li>A rolled poster</li><li>A sheet of four postcards</li><li>A new foreword by astronaut Tom Jones</li></ul><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />From space suits to capsules, from landing modules to the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, and more recent concepts for space planes,The Art of NASApresents60 years of American space explorationin an unprecedented fashion. All the landmark early missions are represented in detail-Gemini, Mercury, Apollo-as are post-Space Race accomplishments, like themission to Marsand other deep-space explorations.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The insightful text relates thewonderful stories associated with the art. For instance, the incredibly rare early Apollo illustrations show how Apollomighthave looked if the landing module had never been developed. Black-and-white Gemini drawings illustrate how the massive NASA art department did its stuff with ink pen and rubdown Letraset textures. Cross-sections of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project docking adapter reveal Russian sensitivity about US "male" probes "penetrating" their spacecraft, thus the androgynous "adapter" now used universally in space. International Space Station cutaways show howhugethe original plan was, but also what was retained.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Every picture inThe Art of NASAtells a special story. This collection of the rarest of the rare is not onlya unique view of NASA history-it's a fascinating look at the art of illustration anda glimpse of NASA history like no other.