The drama of Pompeii's end has been handed down by Roman writers, its paintings and mosaics have astonished visitors since their discovery and its houses and public buildings still present a vivid picture of life, disaster and death in a Roman town. This book includes a comprehensive account of its rise, splendour and fall.

Written by tutors at the Prince's School of Traditional Arts, a vital reference and practical resource for craftspeople, artists and students .

The first ever guide to understanding Aztec hieroglyphs: a groundbreaking publication built on a lifetime of research by a world expert.

The ultimate death compendium, featuring the world’s most extraordinary artistic and ethnographic objects concerned with mortality, together with text by expert contributors.

A call for an end to obscene wealth

Three Faces of Antisemitism examines the three primary forms of antisemitism as they emerged in modern and contemporary Germany, and then in other countries.

In an increasingly data-centric world, we all need to know how to read and interpret statistics. But where do we begin?This book breaks statistical terms and concepts down in a clear, straightforward way. From understanding what data are telling you to exploring the value of good storytelling with numbers, it equips you with the information and skills you need to become statistically literate.

It also:Dispels misconceptions about the nature of statistics to help you avoid common traps. Helps ...