21 Speeches That Shaped Our World: The People and Ideas That Changed the Way We Think (Abbott Chris)(Paperback)

21 Speeches That Shaped Our World: The People and Ideas That Changed the Way We Think (Abbott Chris)(Paperback)

A thought-provoking collection of 21 speeches that have shaped the modern worldIn this fascinating book, a political analysttakes a close look at 21 key speeches which have shaped the world today. He examines the power of the arguments embedded in these speeches to inspire people to achieve great

Is It Love or Is It Addiction: The Book That Changed the Way We Think about Romance and Intimacy (Schaeffer Brenda)(Paperback)

A fresh, updated, and expanded edition of the book that changed the way we think about romance and intimacy. Many of us confuse longing and obsession with true love. Through two previous editions, Is It Love or Is It Addiction? has helped countless people find their way from the trials and

100 Ideas That Changed Art: (A Concise Resource Covering the Forces That Have Shaped World Art) (Bird Michael)(Paperback)

From the earliest cave paintings through to the internet and street art, 100 Ideas that Changed Art chronicles the 100 most influential ideas that have shaped the world of art. Arranged in broadly chronological order, it provides a unique and compelling take on the history of art. The book shows

Great Speeches of Our Time: Speeches That Shaped the Modern World (Williams Hywel)(Paperback)

'Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfil themselves.' These powerful words, spoken by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural address as the new president of South Africa, are taken from just one of the forty important and thought-provoking speeches in this

100 Ideas That Changed Photography (Marien Mary Warner)(Paperback)

This compelling book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped photography from the invention of the daguerreotype in the early 19th century up to the digital revolution and beyond. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly

100 Ideas That Changed Architecture (Weston Richard)(Paperback)

100 Ideas That Changed Architecture chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertainingly written by an expert on architecture, it provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader. Starting with the basic

Penguin Book of Historic Speeches (MacArthur Brian)(Paperback / softback)

From Moses to Nelson Mandela, speeches have changed the way we see the world and the way the world is shaped.The Penguin Book of Historic Speeches gathers together the world's greatest speeches, bringing together the words of over one hundred men and women. These brilliant and passionate

King Sequoia: The Tree That Inspired a Nation, Created Our National Park System, and Changed the Way We Think about Nature (Tweed William C.)(Paperback)

From a towering tree, one of California's preeminent naturalists unspools a history that echoes across generations and continents. Former park ranger William C. Tweed takes readers on a tour of the Big Trees in a narrative that travels deep into the Sierras, around the West, and all the way to New

1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think (Arp Robert)(Pevná vazba)

An elegant addition to the successful '1001' series--a comprehensive, chronological guide to the most important thoughts from the finest minds of the past 3,000 years. 1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think is a comprehensive guide to the most interesting and imaginative thoughts from the finest

100 Ideas That Changed Film: (A Concise Resource Covering Movie Concepts, Technologies, Techniques and Movements) (Parkinson David)(Paperback)

This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped film since its inception. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a concise history as well as being a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly chronological order to show the development of film, the ideas

Tipping Point - How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (Gladwell Malcolm)(Paperback / softback)

The book that changed the way we think: The book that launched Malcolm Gladwell and gave us the phrase 'tipping

100 Ideas That Changed Design (Fiell Peter)(Paperback)

This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped industrial and product design. Written by two experts on modern design, it provides both a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader. From the origins or modern

Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World - Matt Ralphs

A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children's author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeroplanes, our

100 Ideas That Changed Fashion (Worsley Harriet)(Paperback)

Charting the movements, developments, and ideas that transformed the way women dress, this book gives a unique perspective on the history of twentieth-century fashion. From the invention of the bias cut and the stiletto heel to the designers who changed the way we think about clothes, the book is

Tourism Theories, Concepts and Models (McKercher Professor Bob (Professor of Tourism in the School of Hotel and Tourism Management The Hong Kong Polytechnic University))(Paperback / softback)

A critical overview of the core theories, concepts and ideas that have shaped the way we think about tourism. Divided into six parts, it looks at the important key theories, models and concepts, ensuring clear understanding and the ability for critical

I Have a Dream - Special Anniversary Edition: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World (King Martin Luther)(Paperback)

Railroads to Superhighways: A Handbook on Big Ideas That Have Made Our World Smaller (Liew David)(Pevná vazba)

An exciting book on the revolution of ideas that have sparked change in the way we connect--from the steam train to the information superhighway With the first railroad, the world's axis shifted along with it. Since then, revolutionary ideas have changed the way we live, work, play and connect

Great Women's Speeches: Empowering Voices That Engage and Inspire (Russell Anna)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the inspiring voices that have changed our world, and started a new conversation. Great Women's Speeches is essential reading for pioneering women everywhere. From Emmeline Pankhurst's 'Freedom or Death' speech and Marie Curie's trailblazing Nobel lecture, to Michelle Obama speaking on

The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think (Williams Mark)(Pevná vazba)

The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think explores a fascinating question: how do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on the myths that have had

Why Genes Are Not Selfish and People Are Nice: A Challenge to the Dangerous Ideas That Dominate Our Lives (Tudge Colin)(Paperback)

The modern world is dominated by ideas that are threatening to kill us: that life is one long battle from conception to grave; that all creatures, including human beings, are driven by their selfish DNA; that the universe is just stuff, for us to use at will. These ideas are seen as emerging from

100 Speeches That Changed the World (Salter Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The history of the world as witnessed through the most inspiring, rousing, and memorable speeches ever given. Throughout history, passionate orators have rallied nations, challenged accepted beliefs, and changed the course of history. Colin Salter has identified one-hundred of history's most

The Whole Fish Cookbook: New Ways to Cook, Eat and Think (Niland Josh)(Pevná vazba)

The Whole Fish Cookbook is the bestselling cookbook that has changed the way we think about fish. Jamie Oliver called Josh Niland one of the most impressive chefs of a generation and Yotam Ottolenghi voted the book one of his favourites - ever. Add to that a swag of awards, including: Two James

Dream Cities - Seven Urban Ideas That Shape the World (Graham Wade)(Paperback / softback)

The ideas that became the blueprints for the world we live

Passion Of The Western Mind - Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped Our World View (Tarnas Richard)(Paperback / softback)

The Passion of the Western Mind is a complete guide to Western civilisation and the philosophical ideas that have shaped our world