Animal Kingdom: A Natural History in 100 Objects (Ashby Jack)(Paperback)

A History of Women in 100 Objects (Andrews Maggie)(Paperback)

The history of the world has been told in objects. But what about the objects that tell the history of women? What are the items that symbolize the journey of women from second-class citizens with no legal rights, no vote and no official status to the powerful people they are today? And what are

A History of the World in 100 Objects (MacGregor Dr Neil)(Paperback / softback)

Deals with human history, exploring past civilizations through the objects that defined them. This title shows the surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the Olduvai gorge in Africa, and also features objects which characterise the world we live in

A History of the the Tudors in 100 Objects (Matusiak John)(Paperback)

THIS seminal period of British history is a far-off world in which poverty, violence and superstition went hand-in-hand with opulence, religious virtue and a thriving cultural landscape, at once familiar and alien to the modern reader. John Matusiak sets out to shed new light on the lives and times

Seaside 100 - A History of the British Seaside in 100 Objects (Ferry Kathryn)(Pevná vazba)

A History of Norfolk in 100 Objects (Davies John A.)(Paperback)

Norfolk is often characterised as a sleepy backwater of Britain. In fact its closeness to continental Europe led it in the past to being at the cutting edge of contact with immigrant peoples, often bringing with them innovative developments and cultural influences. Compiled by two highly respected

Animal Eyes (Land Michael F.)(Paperback)

Animal Eyes provides a comparative account of all known types of eye in the animal kingdom, outlining their structure and function with an emphasis on the nature of the optical systems and the physical principles involved in image formation. A universal theme throughout the book is the evolution

Hitler's Third Reich in 100 Objects: A Material History of Nazi Germany (Moorhouse Roger)(Paperback)

'An engaging and novel approach to a familiar history. Pleasingly comprehensive and accessible... highly recommended' - Iron Cross magazine.Hitler's Third Reich is still the focus of numerous articles, books and films: no regime of the twentieth century has prompted such a body of

A History of Ocean Liners in 50 Objects (Berry Mark)(Paperback)

Explore the history of ocean liners through the objects that bring them to life.Liners represented the ambitions of their nations in peace and war; their design, interiors and fittings incorporated the finest contemporary technological and artistic features. In peacetime they carried celebrities,

A New History of the Future in 100 Objects: A Fiction (Hon Adrian)(Paperback)

Imagining the history of the twenty-first century through its artifacts, from silent messaging systems to artificial worlds on asteroids.In the year 2082, a curator looks back at the twenty-first century, offering a history of the era through a series of objects and artifacts. He reminisces about

A History of Gardening in 50 Objects (Drower George)(Paperback)

A treasure trove of gardening information in 50 often little known objects that have transformed the way we think about and work our gardens today. Now in paperback. The earliest record of an enclosed space around a homestead come from 10,000 BC and since then gardens of varying types and

Baboon! (Pau)(Paperback)

A baboon fights its way back to its rightful spot in the animal kingdom in this wonderfully illustrated, wordless graphic novel by revered Spanish writer and artist Pau, author of Atlas and Axis After the death of its adopted leopard mother, an orphaned baboon wanders the wild in search of

Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom - a colouring book adventure (Marotta Millie)(Paperback / softback)

Millie Marotta is a hugely popular illustrator and her idiosyncratic drawings of the world's strange, cute, weird and lovely creatures will draw you in. Millie's Animal Kingdom offers a range of beautiful illustration to personalise and make your own.The artist's intricate style of illustration

A History of Ireland in 100 Objects (O'Toole Fintan)(Pevná vazba)

Objects don't just have stories, they tell stories. There is a certain paradox that surrounds them. They seem precise and fixed, literally tangible, yet they can put us in touch with the past in a direct and immediate way. What they said to their contemporaries may be different from what they say

Deadly! - The Truth About the Most Dangerous Creatures on Earth (Davies Nicola)(Paperback / softback)

Meet the animal kingdom's most competent killers in this fascinating natural history

QI: The Book of Animal Ignorance (Lloyd John)(Paperback / softback)

Takes you on an expedition into the animal kingdom to encounter 100 of its most remarkable subjects. This book features elephants that walk on tiptoe, pigs that shine in the dark, and the woodlouse that drinks through its

History of Finland (Meinander Henrik)(Paperback / softback)

A Concise history of Finland, from its part in the Swedish kingdom to autonomous nation

Parrot (Carter Paul)(Paperback)

One of the more nonconformist figures in the animal kingdom, the parrot is linked to humans by its ability to speak--a trait many have found unsettling, though this discomfort is offset by its gorgeous plumage, which makes it one of the most popular members of the avian family. Unlike previous

Wolves in Ireland: A Natural and Cultural History (Hickey Kieran)(Paperback)

Birds (Ogden Charlie)(Paperback / softback)

'The animal kingdom includes over 8 million known living species. They come in many different shapes and sizes, they each do weird and wonderful things and they live all over planet Earth. Explore six groups of the animal kingdom in depth via full-colour imagery, engaging facts and informative

Painting Animals in Watercolour (Chaderton Liz)(Paperback)

Artists seem compelled to try to capture the amazing variety of the animal kingdom; the challenge remains how to breathe energy into your paintings and make the animals jump off the paper. This deeply practical book offers an accessible introduction to sketching animals from life, to try to capture

Mythbusters: Animal Errors (Gifford Clive)(Paperback)

Myth Busters: Animal Errors takes readers on a wild ride through the natural world in search of-the truth Have you been told a goldfish only has a three-second memory? Or that ostriches bury their head in the sand? Think again Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common

Space Exploration--A History in 100 Objects (Odenwald Sten)(Pevná vazba)

From Galileo's telescope to the International Space Station--a photo-filled tour through the milestones of space exploration This eclectic pop history of space exploration, by scientist-educator Sten Odenwald at NASA, examines 100 objects--all stunningly photographed--and their effect on what we

A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent (Brennan Marie)(Paperback)

Marie Brennan begins a thrilling new fantasy series in A Natural History of Dragons, combining adventure with the inquisitive spirit of the Victorian Age. You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart--no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study

Ocean Sticker Book (Natural History Museum)(Paperback)

Offers an introduction to life in the world's oceans. This title includes 100 re-useable stickers of fish, mammals, amphibians and invertebrates, ranging from the white shark to the seahorse. It is intended for kids who want to know more about the creatures that live