2084 Report - A History of Global Warming from the Future (Powell James)(Pevná vazba)

2084 Report - A History of Global Warming from the Future (Powell James)(Pevná vazba)

The terrifying future of our world after climate change -- as predicted by a leading

Yoghurt: A Global History (Hersh June)(Pevná vazba)

Yoghurt: A Global History is a fascinating look at the rich history of yoghurt, from its earliest awakenings in Neolithic times to the modern-day culinary phenomenon it has become. The book delves into its nutritious properties, analyzes worldwide consumption, and explores the new developments in

A History of English Place Names and Where They Came from (Moss John)(Pevná vazba)

A heart-warming story which celebrates the importance of

Pickles: A Global History (Davison Jan)(Pevná vazba)

From the fiery kimchi of Korea to American dill spears; from the spicy achar of India to the ceviche of Latin America; from Europe's sauerkraut to brined herrings and chutneys, pickles are unquestionably a global food. They are also of the moment. Growing interest in naturally fermented

A Global History of Architecture (Ching Francis D. K.)(Pevná vazba)

The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this

Great Cities in History(Pevná vazba)

From the origins of urbanization in Mesopotamia to the global metropolises of today, great cities have marked the development of human civilization.The Great Cities in History tells their stories, starting with the earliest, from Uruk and Memphis to Jerusalem and Alexandria. Next come the fabulous

1989: A Global History of Eastern Europe (Mark James)(Pevná vazba)

The collapse of the Berlin Wall has come to represent the entry of an isolated region onto the global stage. On the contrary, this study argues that communist states had in fact long been shapers of an interconnecting world, with '1989' instead marking a choice by local elites about the form that

Saffron: A Global History (Ganeshram Ramin)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the dramatic history of the world's most expensive spice in Saffron: A Global History. Literally worth their weight in gold, sunset-red saffron threads are prized internationally. Saffron can be found in cave art in Mesopotamia, in the frescoes of ancient Santorini, in the dyed wrappings of

The Who Was? History of the World: Deluxe Edition (Manzanero Paula K.)(Pevná vazba)

This timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai, and includes ten pages of bobblehead stickers More than 150 Who Was? subjects gathered into a single hardcover title This deluxe edition serves as a companion to the entire series, with a foil

Rescue - From Global Crisis to a Better World (Goldin Ian)(Pevná vazba)

An optimistic vision of the future after Covid-19 by a leading professor of globalisation at the University of

Crossing Continents: A History of Standard Chartered Bank (Penguin)(Pevná vazba)

For almost a hundred years from the 1860s, the City of London's overseas banks financed the global trade that lay at the core of the British Empire. Foremost among them from the beginning were two start-up ventures: the Standard Bank of South Africa, which soon developed a powerful domestic

Soda and Fizzy Drinks: A Global History (Levin Judith)(Pevná vazba)

An effervescent exploration of the global history and myriad symbolic meanings of carbonated beverages. More than eighty years before the invention of Coca-Cola, sweet carbonated drinks became popular around the world, provoking arguments remarkably similar to those they prompt today. Are they

What's The Weather? - Clouds, Climate, and Global Warming (Ralston Fraser)(Pevná vazba)

Postcards from Africa: Photographers of the Colonial Era (Geary Christraud)(Pevná vazba)

The complex history of imaging Africa, as seen in its postcard industryDuring the global postcard craze that peaked around 1900 and continued for several decades thereafter, photographers in Africa grasped the opportunity to serve a lucrative market for images of the continent, both locally and

Voices of the Future: Stories from Around the World(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science (Rhys Morus Iwan)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first-ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both the East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean

History of Space Exploration - Discoveries from the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future (D. Launius Roger)(Pevná vazba)

For centuries humanity has engaged in a virtual exploration of space through astronomical observation, aided by astounding scientific and technological advances. In more than sixty years since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, more than 6,000 functioning satellites have been launched into Earth’s

The History of Development: From Western Origins to Global Faith (Rist Gilbert)(Pevná vazba)

In this landmark text, Gilbert Rist provides a comprehensive and compelling overview of what the idea of development has meant throughout history. He traces it from its origins in the Western view of history, through the early stages of the world system, the rise of US hegemony, and the supposed

World Aflame - The Long War, 1914-1945 (Jones Dan)(Pevná vazba)

A visually stunning history of global conflict from 1914 to 1945, from Dan Jones and Marina Amaral - the team who created The Colour of

The U.S. Navy: A Concise History (Symonds Craig L.)(Pevná vazba)

This fast-paced narrative traces the emergence of the United States Navy as a global power from its birth during the American Revolution through to its current superpower status. The story highlights iconic moments of great drama pivotal to the nation's fortunes: John Paul Jones' attacks on the

Christianity: The Biography: 2000 Years of Global History (Shaw Ian J.)(Pevná vazba)

In Christianity: The Biography Ian Shaw charts the story of Christianity from its birth and infancy among a handful of followers of Jesus Christ, through its years of development into a global religious movement, spanning continents and cultures and transcending educational and social backgrounds

Yellow: The History of a Color (Pastoureau Michel)(Pevná vazba)

From the acclaimed author of Blue, a beautifully illustrated history of yellow from antiquity to the present In this richly illustrated book, Michel Pastoureau--a renowned authority on the history of color and the author of celebrated volumes on blue, black, green, and red--now traces the visual,

How Global Currencies Work: Past, Present, and Future (Eichengreen Barry)(Pevná vazba)

A powerful new understanding of global currency trends, including the rise of the Chinese yuanAt first glance, the modern history of the global economic system seems to support the long-held view that the leading world power's currency--the British pound, the U.S. dollar, and perhaps someday the

The Worlds of the Indian Ocean: A Global History (Beaujard Philippe)(Pevná vazba)

Europe's place in history is re-assessed in this first comprehensive history of the ancient world, centering on the Indian Ocean and its role in pre-modern globalization. Philippe Beaujard presents an ambitious and comprehensive global history of the Indian Ocean world, from the earliest state