Anaximander and the Origins of Greek Cosmology (Kahn Charles H.)(Paperback / softback)

Anaximander and the Origins of Greek Cosmology (Kahn Charles H.)(Paperback / softback)

Ancient Greek Athletics: Primary Sources in Translation (Stocking Charles H.)(Paperback)

The Sourcebook of Ancient Greek Athletics offers the most comprehensive collection to date of primary sources in translation for the study of ancient Greek athletics. Because Greek athletics was such an essential feature of both Greek and Roman culture, there is an especially strong need for proper

The Origins of Greek Thought (Vernant Jean-Pierre)(Paperback)

Jean-Pierre Vernant's concise, brilliant essay on the origins of Greek thought relates the cultural achievement of the ancient Greeks to their physical and social environment and shows that what they believed in was inseparable from the way they lived. The emergence of rational thought, Vernant

Kind of Blue - Miles Davis and the Making of a Masterpiece (Kahn Ashley)(Paperback / softback)

The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex (Darwin Charles)(Paperback)

Applying his controversial theory of evolution to the origins of the human species, Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man was the culmination of his life's work. In The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin refused to discuss human evolution, believing the subject too 'surrounded with prejudices'. He

The Birth of Tragedy (Nietzsche Friedrich Wilhelm)(Paperback)

In The Birth of Tragedy Nietzsche expounds on the origins of Greek tragedy and its relevance to the German culture of its time. He declares it to be the expression of a culture which has achieved a delicate but powerful balance between Dionysian insight into the chaos and suffering which underlies

Brief Guide to the Greek Myths (Kershaw Dr Stephen P.)(Paperback / softback)

The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the

Matthew (Quarles Charles L.)(Paperback)

The Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament (EGGNT) closes the gap between the Greek text and the available lexical and grammatical tools, providing all the necessary information for greater understanding of the text. The series makes interpreting any given New Testament book easier, especially

Edge of Physics - Dispatches from the Frontiers of Cosmology (Ananthaswamy Anil)(Paperback / softback)

A scientific and globetrotting exploration of the physics experiments changing the ways we understand our universe bringing the science of cosmology down to

The Houses of Louis Kahn (Marcus George H.)(Pevná vazba)

A stunning celebration of the architect's residential masterpieces Louis Kahn (1901-1974), one of the most important architects of the postwar period, is widely admired for his great monumental works, including the Kimbell Art Museum, the Salk Institute, and the National Assembly Complex in

Biblical Greek Exegesis: A Graded Approach to Learning Intermediate and Advanced Greek (Guthrie George H.)(Paperback)

Biblical Greek Exegesis presents a proven, highly practical approach to the study of intermediate and advanced Greek grammar. Most textbooks focus on learning syntactical categories, illustrated by sentences taken from the Greek New Testament, and place little emphasis on how to apply Greek grammar

Roman Gardens (Beeson Anthony)(Paperback)

This book looks at the origins of ancient Roman garden design and its Greek influences. It includes the use and design of private domestic gardens as well as those connected to theatres and temples. Gardens connected to mausolea are also included. It shows how rooms were designed to afford the best

Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology (Boehmer Christian G.)(Paperback)

Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology gives undergraduate students an overview of the fundamental ideas behind the geometric theory of gravitation and spacetime. Through pointers on how to modify and generalise Einstein's theory to enhance understanding, it provides a link between

Syria Burning: A Short History of a Catastrophe (Glass Charles)(Paperback)

What are the origins of the Syrian crisis, and why did no one do anything to stop it? Since the upsurge of the Arab Spring in 2011, the Syrian civil war has claimed in excess of 200,000 lives, with an estimated 8 million Syrians, more than a third of the country's population, forced to flee their

Greek: A History of the Language and Its Speakers (Horrocks Geoffrey)(Paperback)

Greek: A History of the Language and its Speakers, Second Edition reveals the trajectory of the Greek language from the Mycenaean period of the second millennium BC to the current day. Offers a complete linguistic treatment of the history of the Greek language Updated second edition features

World of Charles and Ray Eames(Paperback / softback)

A wide-ranging survey of the work and legacy of the pioneering design

The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the Beagle (Darwin Charles)(Paperback)

When naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the H.M.S Beagle in 1836, he brought with him evidence which would form the basis of his landmark theory of evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory sparked a fierce scientific, religious and

Kingdom of Priests: A History of Old Testament Israel (Merrill Eugene H.)(Paperback)

From the origins and exodus to the restoration and new hope, Kingdom of Priests offers a comprehensive introduction to the history of Old Testament Israel. Merrill explores the history of ancient Israel not only from Old Testament texts but also from the literary and archeological sources of the

The Book of Enoch (Charles R. H.)(Paperback)

R. H. Charles provides a definitive translation of one of the most noted apocalyptic works still in existence. Often described as the lost book of the Bible, The Book of Enoch seems to have been written in Palestine by several different authors in the first and second centuries B.C. For hundreds of

Cosmology of Monsters (Hamill Shaun)(Paperback / softback)

Story of English (McCrum Robert)(Paperback / softback)

The Story of English is the extraordinary tale of the origins and development of the English language. Two thousand years ago English was confined to a handful of savage tribes on the shores of north-west Europe; More widely scattered, written and spoken than any other language in history,

Middle Eastern Mythology (Hooke S. H.)(Paperback)

The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the fascinating subjects of this comparative survey. Based on firsthand sources, it recounts legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing the

Rebel Prince - The Power, Passion and Defiance of Prince Charles (Bower Tom)(Paperback / softback)

Charles Laughton - A Difficult Actor (Callow Simon)(Paperback / softback)

The creator of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Henry VIII and Captain Bligh, Charles Laughton's career spans 50 films and 40 stage roles. Along the way we meet a galaxy of Hollywood greats - from Korda, Hitchcock and Billy WIlder to Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum and Marilyn