Gianni Morelli – författare

Learn about some of the greatest inventions of all time and how they changed our world forever in this fascinating book of inventions and daring discoveries.

What would life be like without cars, television, the Internet and computers, or the omnipresent smartphone? Setting aside the question of whether things would be better or worse, what we do know for sure is that today there are some inventions that we just can't do without. And yet some of them are very recent, in their infancy we might say, while others are a little over a century old, which in any case is but a blip if compared to the history of humanity. They all have changed the existence of a considerable number of people, their advent has been such a breakthrough that it has always marked a "before" and "after". The result of the brilliant intuition of exceptional men and women, of the perseverance and tenacity of great entrepreneurs or ingenious ideas of common people, these inventions have influenced and changed medicine, society, economics, culture, and history itself. This book full of curiosities and explanations will guide readers to the discovery of the most important inventions that have influenced the contemporary world, from the end of the 19th century to our own time, revealing the secrets and events that led to their creation and introducing the exceptional figures who conceived them.

See some of the world's most exciting nature destinations through exquisite photography - and find out how you can visit them, too! From the ice caves of Iceland to diving in Mexico's cenotes, this stunning book showcases some of the most glorious destinations and thrilling adventures across the globe. Leafing through the inviting images, real and armchair voyagers can admire and learn about Hawaii's incredible painted forest, Canada's magical Northern Lights, the colours of the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, the gorillas of Rwanda, and nomadic life in Mongolia. For anyone planning a trip, there's also valuable information and priceless travel advice, as well as in-depth cultural analysis and inspirational quotes.

A visual journey through two centuries of history: this book collects 100 iconic photographs that captured crucial moments in human history. From world wars to space exploration, civil rights movements to climate change, each image is a window into the past, present, and even a possible future. Taken by legendary photographers or anonymous witnesses of their time, these pictures showcase the powerful storytelling ability of photography as a tool of collective memory. A striking, emotional, and visually rich volume—this updated edition of a bestselling classic brings history into sharp focus for today’s readers.