Books published by Thames & Hudson Ltd

Set in the year 1789 and based on the original ninja manuals of that era, this witty and informative secret manual equips readers with all the tools needed to become a master of ninjutsu.

From the duo behind If I Had a Dinosaur and A House for Mouse, Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow's A Song for Bear is a story about recognizing and celebrating what makes us unique.

New in the series Pocket Photo Books - attractive, immersive, compact photo guides - in which Harry Cory Wright explores one of London's iconic sights, Tower Bridge.

Martin Kemp, described by The Times as `the world's leading authority on Leonardo', relates his fifty-year relationship with the most famous artist of all time.

The story of manga, a vibrant form of Japanese narrative art, from its historic roots to its place as a contemporary global phenomenon.

A fascinating examination of Munch's prints, which were central to his creative process and established his reputation as an artist.

A publication that reintroduces the importance of learning to 'see by hand', to visualize large-scale design schemes and explain them through drawing, before using the digital tools that are so crucial to efficient and cost-effective building solutions.

Featuring extensive, specially commissioned photography of treasures gathered from the archives, this title captures the graphic and design iconography which underpinned Motown's extraordinary creativity.

Introduces a range of inspiring calligraphy and lettering practices from around the world and practical projects suited to anyone inspired to try their hand at this rewarding, meditative activity.

A primer for anyone interested in the foundation of Western thought and a companion for visitors to Greek and Roman sites. It unfolds the thinking about nature, life, death and other worlds that informed the culture and society of the classical world still visible in todays cityscapes and archaeological sites.

One of two new titles in Thames & Hudson's 'Big Idea' series, this lucid analysis lays out the debate surrounding the escalating costs, both financial and ethical, of medicine in the modern world.

This well-balanced, comprehensive and engaging review surveys the development of Artificial Intelligence over the last sixty years and highlights the likely transformative effects of AI on society over the next few decades.

An introduction to the impressionist movement, highlighting the great artists, their masterpieces, and impressionism's enduring influence.

We're on an adventure with 1,001 ants! Visit the ants in their home, meet their queen, and see how ants look after their colony. Then join them on a walk through the countryside, discovering plants, insects, mushrooms and animals that live outside and in our yards. Spot the ant with red socks hidden on every double page, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through the undergrowth - seeing things that humans are usually too big to notice! This is a fun, non-fiction storybook for children full of fascinating facts about nature. With lively and appealing illustrations, it's a must-have for inquisitive children who are curious about bugs and the animal kingdom.

This classic reissue of a Finnish fairy tale first published in 1964 tells the story of twin pixie brothers who find their family a new home.

A guide for wannabe Roman soldiers set to demonstrate Roman military life in a humorous style with distinctive cartoon artwork.

One of the most important collections of medieval ivory carvings and small sculpture, available to the public for the first time.

An exploration of the life and work of Walter Crane, the pioneering British socialist artist who transformed the illustration of children's books.

This copiously illustrated work by the ever-provocative Morris is a pioneering and lively exploration of the importance of body language in how people understand art.

Haywood presents a grand sweep of global history using concise, insightful, and engaging text summaries alongside timelines, maps, and illustrations, taking readers from the origins of our first ancestors up to the present day.

Lucian Freud (1922-2011) spent seven months painting a portrait of the author who is an art critic. In this title, he describes the process chronologically, from the day he arrived for the first sitting through to his meeting with the couple who bought the finished painting.

Reveals the greatest civilization of the ancient world through the lives of 100 men and women who experienced it at first hand. Featuring works of art and scenes of daily life, this work offers insights into the history and culture of the Nile Valley, offering glimpses of a vanished world, and a fresh perspective on a bewitching civilization.

The trajectory of ideas about natural history across the lives of forty great naturalists is charted here, from the classical period to the end of the nineteenth century.

A masterfully narrated account of painting in London from the Second World War to the 1970s, illustrated throughout with documentary photographs and works of art