rich colors

By Sergio Ponce, this majolica ceramic serving platter will bring the colors of Mexico to your home. The oval plate is painted by hand with vibrant floral motifs inspired by Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery.

By Sergio Ponce, these majolica ceramic mugs will bring the colors of Mexico to your home. The set of four is painted by hand with vibrant floral motifs inspired by Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery.

Presented by Rujan Baidya in Thailand, this singing bowl produces a deep, rich tone when struck by the included raintree wood mallet. Crafted by Thai artisans from an alloy of five metals, the bowl features a minimalist style that is in keeping with Zen tradition. A polyester cushion accompanies the bowl, completing the three-piece set with the perfect finishing touch. Please note that the color and pattern of the cushion fabric may vary.

Presented by Rujan Baidya in Thailand, this singing bowl produces a deep, rich tone when struck by the included raintree wood mallet. Crafted by Thai artisans from an alloy of five metals, the bowl features traditional Buddhist mantras written in Sanskrit: Om Mani Padme Hum and Om Ah Hum. A polyester cushion accompanies the bowl, completing the three-piece set with the perfect finishing touch. Please note that the color and pattern of the cushion fabric may vary.

Follow the fascinating threads of human history in this monumental volume, amply illustrated with maps, archival imagery, and revealing photographs.

History comes to life in this comprehensive overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Each page is filled with stunning visuals and thought-provoking text that make this book an instant classic. From the Babylonian Empire to the Persian Gulf War, from the Xia and Shang Dynasties of Bronze Age China to the new space race, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the digital age?here, in vivid color and crisp narrative, is the sweeping story of the history of civilization.

Every chapter includes:

• Notable dates
• Salient quotations from the time
• Explanatory maps
• Fascinating sidebar stories
• Photographs of artifacts & landscapes
• Art works depicting dramatic scenes

Visually driven, rich and far-reaching, yet friendly and browsable, with iconic National Geographic maps, illustrations, and images enhancing the pages, this new book is a history-lover’s dream.