Belisarius: The Last Roman General (Hughes Ian)(Paperback)

Belisarius: The Last Roman General (Hughes Ian)(Paperback)

A military history of the campaigns of Belisarius, the greatest general of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Emperor Justinian. He twice defeated the Persians and reconquered North Africa from the Vandals in a single year at the age of 29, before going on to regain Spain and Italy, including Rome

Aetius: Attila's Nemesis (Hughes Ian)(Paperback)

'...a lively, often insightful account of the declining years of Roman power in the West which will be of interest to students of Roman history, the onset of the Dark ages and early Byzantine history.' - NYMAS ReviewIn AD 453 Attila, with a huge force composed of Huns, allies and vassals drawn from

Count Belisarius (Graves Robert)(Paperback / softback)

The sixth century was not a peaceful time for the Roman empire. Invaders threatened on all fronties, but they grew to respect and fear the name of Belisarius, the Emperor Justinian's greatest general. This book demonstrates the author's command of an historical subject, creating a picture of a

The Last Wild Wolves: Ghosts of the Rain Forest (McAllister Ian)(Paperback)

The British Isles (Kearney Hugh)(Paperback)

Hugh Kearney's classic account of the history of the British Isles from pre-Roman times to the present is distinguished by its treatment of English history as part of a wider 'history of four nations'. Not only focusing on England, it attempts to deal with the histories of Wales, Ireland and

The General in His Labyrinth (Garca Mrquez Gabriel)(Paperback)

General Simon Bolivar, the Liberator of five South American countries, takes a last melancholy journey down the Magdalena River, revisiting cities along its shores, and reliving the triumphs, passions, and betrayals of his life. Infinitely charming, prodigiously successful in love, war and

Taming the Infinite - The Story of Mathematics (Stewart Ian)(Paperback / softback)

From ancient Babylon to the last great unsolved problems, Ian Stewart brings us his definitive history of mathematics. In his famous straightforward style, Professor Stewart explains each major development - from the first number systems to chaos theory - and considers how each affected society and

Poetry of Ted Hughes (Byrne Sandie)(Paperback)

This Reader's Guide charts the reception history of Ted Hughes' poetry from his first to last published collection, culminating in posthumous tributes and assessments of his lifetime achievement. Sandie Byrne explores the criticism relating to key issues such as nature, myth, the Laureateship, and

Outlaw Ocean - Crime and Survival in the Last Untamed Frontier (Urbina Ian)(Paperback / softback)

The Roman Empire in Late Antiquity (Elton Hugh)(Paperback)

This book provides a history of the late Roman Empire (AD 260-641), covering the rise of imperial Christianity, the fall of the West to the barbarians, and the Justinianic reconquest. Focuses on mechanics of ruling this large state and the interaction of the emperor with the administration. Written

We Are the Romani People: Volume 28 (Hancock Ian)(Paperback)

The author, who is himself a Romani, speaks directly to the gadze (non-Gypsy) reader about his people, their history since leaving India one thousand years ago and their rejection and exclusion from society in the countries where they settled, their health, food, culture and

Concepts of Modern Mathematics (Stewart Ian)(Paperback)

Some years ago, new math took the country's classrooms by storm. Based on the abstract, general style of mathematical exposition favored by research mathematicians, its goal was to teach students not just to manipulate numbers and formulas, but to grasp the underlying mathematical concepts. The

Cochineal Red (Thomson Hugh)(Paperback)

Imagine that all the great discoveries of Ancient Egypt had happened in the last few years...and you will have some conception of the great excitement over recent finds in PeruPeru wears its ancient cultures wrapped around in layers, like one of the mummified bodies so well preserved by the

Stargods (Douglas Ian)(Paperback / softback)

The last installment in the Star Carrier series, where first contact, space opera, and military adventure combine, from New York Times bestselling author Ian Douglas! Will this be the end? Or a new

The Later Roman Empire: A.D. 354-378 (Marcellinus Ammianus)(Paperback)

A Roman historian chronicles Rome on the brink of collapse Ammianus Marcellinus was the last great Roman historian, and his writings rank alongside those of Livy and Tacitus. The Later Roman Empire chronicles a period of twenty-five years during Marcellinus' own lifetime, covering the reigns of

Revelation - An Introduction And Commentary (Paul Dr Ian (Reader))(Paperback / softback)

An excellent new commentary on the last book of the New

Dunkirk - Fight to the Last Man (Sebag-Montefiore Hugh)(Paperback / softback)

Tells the story of the rescue in May 1940 of British soldiers fleeing capture and defeat by the Nazis at

Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 6: The Last Minute (Flynn Ian)(Paperback)

Can Sonic outrun a disease that turns everyone into robotic zombies? The world has fallen to the Metal Virus, a manufactured plague that transforms all it infects into robotic zombies at Dr. Eggman's command. Even Sonic the Hedgehog has been infected, though his speed has allowed him to keep the

The Whole-Hearted Healing Workbook (Courteau Paula)(Paperback)

This book, at long last, is the first Whole-Hearted Healing tutorial written for the general public. For over 15 years, Whole-Hearted Healing has proven its worth as an effective trauma-healing technique that puts all the control in the hands of the client, and radically transforms problems into

Disordered Minds: How Dangerous Personalities Are Destroying Democracy (Hughes Ian)(Paperback)

A compelling account of the dangers posed by narcissistic leaders, and why their rise to power has become the hallmark of our

Great Mathematical Problems (Stewart Professor Ian)(Paperback / softback)

There are some mathematical problems whose significance goes beyond the ordinary - like Fermat's Last Theorem or Goldbach's Conjecture. This book explains why these problems exist, why they matter, what drives mathematicians to incredible lengths to solve them and where they stand in the context of

THE BOOK OF THE CRABS - PART ONE - THE LMS HUGHES-FOWLER 2-6-0S - PART ONE 42700-42809 (Sixsmith Ian)(Pevná vazba)

Kursk 1943: Last German Offensive in the East (Baxter Ian)(Paperback)

Tells the story of this dramatic battle using rare and unpublished photographs, maps, and highly detailed artwork profiles of the tanks and vehicles involved.In the summer of 1943, the German-launched Operation Zitadelle (Citadel), aimed at cutting off a large number of Soviet forces in the Kursk

Harry and the Dinosaurs at the Museum (Whybrow Ian)(Paperback / softback)

When Harry and the dinosaurs go to the museum they see Roman swords and spears, Egyptian mummies and lots of Harry's ancestors. The dinosaurs want Harry to help them to find their ancestors ...and that's how Harry gets lost! Will Mum and Nan know where to look for