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Monocle’s books with Gestalten have shown you how to build a better life, business, and home. But now Monocle raises the bar: how do you run a great country? They are not talking about might, muscle, or nationalism - although you need a bit of a swagger every now and then. They are talking about a c..

Our beloved characters Emma and Louis go on a trip to the wildest nature of our planet: the rainforest. They visit this lush world of wonders that is full of the strongest, kindest, and strangest wildlife. They find out about endangered species, such as the forest elephant or the Sumatran tiger. The..

Every explorer is a true adventurer. Bound by a common curiosity for the unknown, the intrepid individuals featured in Explore the World traveled across land and sea gathering expansive knowledge of geography, climate, culture, flora, and fauna. The expeditions that shaped the world we liv..

Explore Haute Cuisine with inspiring chefs at Salzburg's Hangar-7.Spearheading a new style of hospitality, each month Restaurant Ikarus lets a different international star chef take over its kitchen. Responsible for the individual design of the menu whether it is fusion cuisine, molecular gastronomy..

Dive into an exciting journey through an infamous side of history.It’s amazing to see the creative plans some prisoners have plotted up in order to escape their life behind bars. But what about the ones who decided to give these plans a try?Legendary Escapes reveals the secrets behind some of t..

Penguins and polar bears never get to meet—except maybe at the zoo! But what else is there to know about the Arctic and Antarctica, two of our planet’s most mysterious, fascinating, and vulnerable regions?Penguins and Polar Bears takes the reader on an adventure to the ends of the world, explor..

She Rides Like the Wind is the story of Alfonsina Strada, a woman who loved to ride her bicycle, but had to fight hard for her dream.She Rides Like the Wind is based on the story of iconic cyclist Alfonsina Strada who represented the wheels of change breaking down gender barriers in the early 20th-c..

Cucina Closed: Stories and Recipes by Our Friends in Italy, published by Gestalten, takes you on a culinary journey through Italy with the renowned brand Closed, known for its designer jeans. This visually appealing cookbook serves up classic Italian dishes and lesser-known local specialties from ac..