While rewriting elementary school geography books isn’t likely, this new insight is a surprising example of how plates don’t divide as neatly as we might think. The facts we learn in elementary school ...

In 2016, another of the six originals sold for $467,000. Also known as the "Cosmographia," "Geographia" or simply "The Geography," this book written by the Greco-Roman Claudius Ptolemy is considered ...

From silent walking to noise-mitigating architecture, here’s how individuals and cities are pushing back against the roar of modern life—one decibel at a time.

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The book - Swansea and the Second World War - says while the bombing and the response were similar to other towns and cities ...

Penny’s 19th installment in the beloved Gamache series is a particularly haunting and relevant mystery novel.

With a new season comes new design books. Whether you’re seeking renovation ideas for yourself or a client or searching for a holiday gift, there’s plenty of inspiration in this fall’s assortment.

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Happily, there are a host of witty, satirical and downright hilarious books out there, waiting to put a smile back on our faces. From comic novels and memoirs, to essays and poetry, humour has filled ...

In September 1913, DH Lawrence set off from the German city of Konstanz on a trip that would take him across Switzerland to the Italian city of Como. During his journey, by foot and steamer, he ...

The man has written seventy-seven books, so some nod to brevity is required. Any published stories compiled within a larger collection will not be ranked singularly. That still leaves sixty-plus ...