A Brief History of the Bodleian Library (Clapinson Mary)(Pevná vazba)

A Brief History of the Bodleian Library (Clapinson Mary)(Pevná vazba)

How did a library founded over four hundred years ago grow to become the world-renowned institution it is today, home to over thirteen million items? From its foundation by Sir Thomas Bodley in 1598 to the opening of the Weston Library in 2015, this illustrated account shows how the Library's

Pocket Magna Carta: 1217 Text and Translation (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

Magna Carta, or 'Great Charter,' is one of the most important documents in legal history. Originating in 1215 as a peace treaty between King John and a group of rebellious barons at Runnymede, it put into law the concept of individual liberty and transformed the role of the monarch toward the

Brief Illustrated History of Exploration (Hibbert Clare)(Pevná vazba)

A Brief Illustrated History of Exploration charts the history of exploration all the way from the first explorers, through to contact with the East, to the African coast, to the Northwest Passage and through to the discovery of North

The Original Laws of Cricket (Atherton Mike)(Pevná vazba)

This series of books from the Bodleian Library reproduces the original rules of classic sports, complete with commentary about their historical evolution and adaptation--in attractive, collectible formats. They are informative and often witty companions to the world of sport, bringing the past and

Too Late, Said the Rabbit (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has become one of the most influential works of children's literature of all time, and it is hard to imagine Alice without picturing the illustrations made by Sir John Tenniel. Tenniel (1820-1914) illustrated the first edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at

Alice in Wonderland Journal - Alice in Court (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has become one of the most influential works of children's literature of all time, and it is hard to imagine Alice without picturing the illustrations made by Sir John Tenniel. Tenniel (1820-1914) illustrated the first edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at

Paradise Street: The Lost Art of Playing Outside (Mary Evans Picture Library)(Pevná vazba)

Brief History of Motion - From the Wheel to the Car to What Comes Next (Standage Tom)(Pevná vazba)

Brief Answers to the Big Questions (Hawking Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

The world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the biggest questions facing humankind. Stephen Hawking was the most renowned scientist since Einstein, known both for his groundbreaking work in physics and cosmology and for his

Harry Potter: A History of Magic (American Edition) (British Library)(Pevná vazba)

The official companion book to the special exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic, featuring an extraordinary treasure trove of magical artifacts, original drafts and drawings by J.K. Rowling, and additional material exclusive to the US run of this unforgettable exhibition As we celebrate

Jewish Treasures from Oxford Libraries (Abrams Rebecca)(Pevná vazba)

-This book brings together extraordinary Hebrew manuscripts and rare books from the Bodleian Library and Oxford colleges. -Lavishly illustrated essays by experts in the field bring to life the outstanding works contained in the collections. -A fascinating journey through Jewish intellectual and

Viking London (Williams Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Viking Britain author Thomas Williams returns with a brief history of the interaction between the Vikings and the British to tell the story of the occupation of

Instructions for British Servicemen in France, 1944 (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

In 1944 the British War Office distributed a handbook to British soldiers informing them what to expect and how to behave in a newly-liberated France. This book is an irresistible insight into British attitudes towards the French and an interesting, timeless commentary on Anglo-French

The Library: A World History (Campbell James W. P.)(Pevná vazba)

A library is not just a collection of books, but also the buildings that house them. As varied and inventive as the volumes they hold, such buildings can be much more than the dusty, dark wooden shelves found in mystery stories or the catacombs of stacks in the basements of academia. From the great

German Invasion Plans for the British Isles 1940 (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

'I have decided to prepare for, and if necessary to carry out, an invasion against England.'--Adolph Hitler, July 16, 1940 Operation Sealion was the codename for the Nazi invasion of Britain that Hitler ordered his generals to plan after France fell in June 1940. Although the plan ultimately never

Harry Potter - A History of Magic - The Book of the Exhibition (Library British)(Pevná vazba)

Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the British Library. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of

Frankenstein (Shelley Mary)(Pevná vazba)

Frankenstein is the most famous novel by Mary Shelley: a dark parable of science misused. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but wayward scientist, builds a human from dead flesh. Horrified at what he has done, he abandons his creation. The hideous creature learns language and becomes civilized but

Josephine Butler: A Very Brief History (Robinson Jane)(Pevná vazba)

The Philosophy of Coffee (Williams Brian)(Pevná vazba)

This is a short, entertaining and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of coffee, from the humble origins of the bean in northeast Africa over a millennium ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the

A Brief History of Intelligence: Why the Evolution of the Brain Holds the Key to the Future of AI - Max Bennett

A Brief History of Intelligence bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the evolutionary story of how the brain came to be. The entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first

Illustrated Brief History Of Time (Hawking Stephen (University of Cambridge))(Pevná vazba)

This is Stephen Hawking's updated, expanded and illustrated edition of his celebrated work which includes the most recent developments in the field, many of which were forecast by him. At the same time, he explains his complex theories through a fresh visual dimension. Over one hunded and fifty

Coventry City Police: A Brief History (Brazier Corinne)(Pevná vazba)

Thomas More: A Very Brief History (Guy John)(Pevná vazba)

'If the English people were to be set a test to justify their history and civilization by the example of one man, then it is Sir Thomas More whom they would perhaps choose.' So commented The Times in 1978 on the 500th anniversary of More's birth. Twenty-two years later, Pope John Paul II

A History of Music for Children - Mary Richards, David Schweitzer

Following on from the success of the award-winning A History of Pictures for Children comes this introduction to the history of music that takes children on a musical journey around the world. Readers will meet along the way a diverse cast of composers, musicians and performers who all make music