It’s hard to imagine a world without Coca-Cola, Post-its, or Velcro, but have you ever stopped to wonder how and when these items came to be? Accidental Inventions reveals the fascinating stories behind the toys, foods, gadgets, and tools we now consider indispensable. From peanut butter to penicillin, roller skates to radioactivity, dozens of essential inventions are spotlighted. Fully illustrated with over 240 photos, Accidental Inventions traces the path from inception to ah ha!” for more than 60 products, and introduces the cast of clever, hardworking inventors behind them. Engaging narrative and colorful design make these stories accessible to readers of all ages, illuminating the happy collision of accident and inspiration that would profoundly change our lives.

Accidental Inventions: The Chance Discoveries That Changed Our Lives

Humor & Entertainment

Krols, Birgit

Humor

Insight Editions

3d Street Art

Arts & Photography

Other Media

Tectum

Extreme venues. Event locations around the world. Ediz. italiana, inglese e spagnola

Gribaudo

This book takes you on an amazing pub crawl along the world's most unusual bars, pubs, cafés and clubs, from an ice bar and an inflatable pub, over a floating designer bar and a do-it-yourself pub, to the world's highest bar.

Extreme Bars (English, French and German Edition)

Travel

Food, Lodging & Transportation

All over the world, trompe l'oeils, anamorphisms, lenticulars, abstract illusions and other 3D techniques have been finding their way to pavements, walls, subways, utility boxes and other public spots. The materials, subjects and results are as diverse as the artists themselves, but the works of art all have one thing in common: they trick the unsuspecting passer-by into seeing things that aren't there. This book introduces you to some of the most remarkable artists from the past, present and future of 3D street art. Meet their mind boggling oeuvre and their unique vision, witness how their thrilling three-dimensional creations transform ordinary locations into alternative realities and behold the unexpected worlds that lie hidden beneath the surface of everyday street life.

3D Street Art (English, Dutch and French Edition)

History & Criticism

This book reveals the fascinating stories behind the world's greatest unplanned inventions, from roller skates, penicillin and dynamite, to Coca-Cola, Post-Its and Velcro: they are all discoveries that changed our lives and the world around us.

Accidental Inventions That Changed our Lives

Reference

When death strikes unexpectedly and unfulfilled potential is nipped in the bud, that's when myths are made. This stunningly illustrated book brings a tribute to the lives and work of more than 100 international 20th century celebrities who went before their time. From Judy Garland, Keith Haring and Eva Perón to James Dean, Florence Griffith and JFK... all the monarchs, politicians, activists, entertainers, artists and sportsmen in this book had two things in common: they inspired multiple nations during their lives and attained immortality by dying too soon.

Too Young to Die: 20th Century Icons That Moved Generations (English, French and German Edition)

Photography & Video

First kisses, stolen kisses, farewell kisses, motherly kisses, gay kisses, kisses of betrayal or regret…. each and every kiss has its own moment, its own reasons and its own main characters. This book showcases more than 150 of the most romantic, memorable and notorious kisses in films and tv-shows, music, the arts and real life.

The Kiss: The World's Most Memorable Kisses of All Time

Parenting & Relationships

Simply being the son or daughter of someone famous doesn't guarantee success, and in order to step out of the shadow of your well-known dad, you have to muster up more than good genes. Nevertheless, some famous fathers are so inspirational, they entice their brood to choose very similar career paths. This book sheds light on the most famous father-son and father-daughter combinations in the world of sports, politics, entertainment, business, science, art and literature.

In His Footsteps: Famous Fathers & Celebrity Children/ Peres Celebres & Enfants Celebres/ Beroemde Vaders & Bekende Kinderen (English, French and Dutch Edition)

Imagine a world in which every location offers its very own, unique adventure: an unusual approach, a breathtaking decor, an experiential concept. Welcome to the realm of Extreme Locations, a stunning, 500-page illustrated book filled to the brim with the world's most amazing hotels, bizarre bars, eccentric restaurants and extreme venues.

Extreme Locations

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