Take a spectacular armchair voyage to one of earth's most magnificent and ancient sites: Egypt's Valley of the Kings. This exquisitely produced guide is lavishly illustrated with more than 800 pictures (including archeological reconstruction drawings); 6 gatefolds; and the finest paper. Conducted by a team of world-acknowledged experts who provide the most up-to-date information, this virtual guidebook to Egypt's greatest treasures is the perfect mix of artistic brilliance and scholarly research. The Valley of the Kings and the tombs of the nobles are, with the pyramids of Giza, among the world's best-known sites. Yet a significant portion of this remarkable place remains unseen by most who visit--but this illuminating and spectacularly produced volume fully maps both the artistic and the architectural features of the tombs. Renowned photographer Araldo De Luca was granted full access to these ancient wonders, and he provides unrivaled color images of the funerary temples and private necropolises. An exploration of their structures and embellishments features plans, photos, drawings of motifs, and hieroglyphs. To complete the presentation: walking itineraries in the Theban mountains are shown from many unusual vantage points, making this book a visual treat, and an extraordinary adventure, for real and armchair travelers alike.

On November 04th, 1922, after months of unsuccessful expeditions and excavations, a young Howard Carter was close to give up his Egyptian experience in the Valley of the Kings when, unexpectedly, he and his team discovered one of the most important masterpieces of the history of archaeology. The intact royal burial palace and the golden mask of the boy king are probably the most iconic symbols of Ancient Egypt and this luxury volume will retrace with never-seen-before pictures the history of those pacey moments.

Piggy Parade observes the amusing expressions and behaviour of these irresistible creatures from close up, with original pictures and special perspectives. With more than 100 charming photographs of pigs playing, relaxing and socialising you can get to know these loveable animals as they really are, from their snuffly snout to their curly tail. Interpret piggy behaviour and their habits with the help of brief captions and quotations. Surprising, amusing and impossibly cute, this celebration of all things piggy will delight any animal lover.