Born and brought up near Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution, painter, Frida Kahlo suffered a devastating accident aged eighteen, which left her crippled and unable to bear children. This book provides an account of this woman.

The critically acclaimed, national bestseller available in paperback: One of the world's leading creative artists and creator of the smash-hit Broadway show, Movin' Out, shares her secrets for developing and honing your creative talents - at once prescriptive and inspirational, a book to stand alongside The Artist's Way and Bird by Bird.

Personal Geographies and Other Maps of the Imagination. Over 100 inventive maps from artists, graphic designers and illustrators, ranging from book covers to tapestries, from advertisements to personal accounts, giving a breathtaking view of the world, both real and imaginary.

A classic title once again available.

What really makes the things around us tick? Did you know that the principle behind the zip fastener also governed the building of the pyramids? Or that the dentist's drill is a direct descendant of the first windmill? The inner workings of hundreds of machines and devices are explained in this fun, colourful and unique look at.