The Book Company: New Products - Encyclopedias

Know Your Meme (An A-Z Guide to the Most Viral Internet Memes of All Time)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:48:10 +0000

A laugh-out-loud, illustrated A–Z guide to the internet’s most iconic memes—celebrating the viral moments that defined online culture, from the team behind KnowYourMeme.com.

Organized from A to Z, this illustrated guide explores the origins, evolution, and cultural impact o..

Price: $24.99

The Planets (The Definitive Visual Guide to Our Solar System)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:33:59 +0000

Discover places where a day is longer than a year, where hailstones are made of diamonds, and where a mountain looms twice the size of Everest.

These and more are all to be found in The Planets.

The Sun’s gravity holds in thrall eight planets, each with an entou..

Price: $40.00

The Human Body Book (A Visual Guide to Structure and Function)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:33:03 +0000

An all-in-one visual guide to human anatomy with encyclopedic coverage from bones and muscles to systems and processes. This in-depth manual to the human body's physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems is a must-have reference to help further your studies or knowledge of ho..
Price: $40.00

Of Toads and Hares (The Witches and Wisewomen of England)

Sat, 09 May 2026 18:18:06 +0000

The folklore of witchcraft and magic in England runs deep. Every corner of this country once had its wisewomen, those female practitioners of the cunning arts that would be approached to help with everything from childbirth and matters of love, to protection against bewitchment..
Price: $29.99

Le Dictionnaire visuel + (Définitions et notices encyclopédiques) (French Edition)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:48:59 +0000

À la puissance d’évocation des illustrations du Dictionnaire visuel classique, dont il reprend les thèmes et l’organisation hiérarchique, le Visuel + ajoute des définitions et des notices encyclopédiques qui apportent les renseignements essentiels pour mettre en lumière ce qu’on ne voit pas ou qui..
Price: $54.95

Phrase Fact Finder

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:57:09 +0000

The phrase ‘ raining cats and dogs' comes from Old Norse mythology and is related to Odin, the storm god;A ‘ red herring' is a distraction from the main issue, and comes from old fox hunting traditions;The saying ‘ don't count your chickens before they hatch' wa..
Price: $8.99

The Ultimate Reptile Field Guide (The Herpetologist's Handbook)

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:07:49 +0000

Take a look into the hidden world of your favorite cold-blooded creatures with The Ultimate Reptile Field Guide—created as if a herpetologist painted these illustrations and made these notes while out collecting research.
Pick up the journal of a nature explorer ..
Price: $19.99

New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards (Completely Revised and Updated)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:16:59 +0000

The most comprehensive book on the games played by forty million Americans. (SEE QUOTE.)
Price: $24.95

An Encyclopedia of Tolkien (The History and Mythology That Inspired Tolkien's World)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:21:33 +0000

Tolkien fans will appreciate the rich detail of this comprehensive, illustrated guide to the history, lands, and inhabitants of Middle-earth.

The fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth contains a rich assortment of people, cities, and creatures—as well as a deep, ..
Price: $29.99

The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:42:37 +0000

The definitive guide to the characters of the DC Multiverse and a vital addition to every comic book fan's bookshelf.

Iconic Super Heroes Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash have been transformed in recent years, along with many other DC characters. This new editio..
Price: $40.00