Peter Whitfield Bücher

Faszinierende historische Karten, alte Stadtpläne, Panoramaansichten und detailreiche Stiche porträtieren die Geschichte von historisch bedeutsamen Städten aus allen Epochen und Kontinenten. Von den klassischen Stadtstaaten der Antike über die lebhaften mittelalterlichen Handelszentren und die geometrisch angelegten Residenzstädte des Absolutismus bis hin zu den Industriestädten der Moderne reicht das Panorama. Die sorgfältig ausgewählten Illustrationen entpuppen sich als unerschöpfliche Quelle: Architektur, Anordnung der Straßen und Gebäude, die Gestaltung von öffentlichen Plätzen und Parks, der Bau von Häfen und Fabriken, von Kirchen und Palästen werden zum unverwechselbaren Spiegelbild von Kultur und Gesellschaft der jeweiligen Stadt.

Over 100 important maps from the mid-sixteenth century to the present day are illustrated and discussed. London: A Life in Maps has been a bestseller since its first publication in 2006 and has now been redesigned and updated for a new audience.

Grizzel Bear's journey through anger is depicted in this beautifully illustrated tale, where he expresses his frustrations by stomping on flowers and grumbling. The story provides children with gentle lessons on managing their own angry feelings and understanding those of others, making it a valuable resource for emotional development. Full-color illustrations enhance the narrative, engaging young readers while teaching important social-emotional skills.

In this beautifully illustrated book, Peter Whitfield reveals some of the ways in which the structure of the universe has been conceived, explained and depicted. This new edition is updated to include a wider range of stunning maps of the skies in full colour, including imagery from the latest voyages of space exploration.

This revised and updated book traces the history of charts as eloquent witnesses to the discovery of the world beyond Europe, and to man's evolving knowledge of the oceans.

London has been changing and evolving. It has been renewing or replacing the streets and buildings at its heart and has been spreading inexorably outwards. This book illustrates this process by maps of London; and offers a panorama of London's history by focusing on its maps.

A bored monkey encounters Shri, a wise tortoise, who offers guidance on overcoming his ennui. Through their interaction, the monkey learns valuable lessons on how to find joy and purpose, regardless of his surroundings. The story is illustrated in full color, enhancing the engaging tale of self-discovery and the pursuit of fulfillment.

First in a new series - Zen Tales are classic philosophical stories adapted and beautifully illustrated for children

Bruno the Beagle can't get ice cream off his mind, because everyone has one except him, until he intervenes to help a friend in trouble.