Brazil: Five Centuries of Change (Green James)(Paperback)

Brazil: Five Centuries of Change (Green James)(Paperback)

Revised for its third edition, Brazil: Five Centuries of Change vividly traces the development of Brazil over the last 500

I Ching: The Book of Changes (Legge James)(Paperback)

I Ching was among the five classics edited by Confucius, and the philosopher is reputed to have wished for fifty more years of life to study it. The Book of Changes, as it is known in the Western world, dates back to before 1,000 B.C. and ranks among the most important works in the history of

The Power of Color: Five Centuries of European Painting (Hall Marcia B.)(Pevná vazba)

This beautifully illustrated volume explores the history of color across five centuries of European painting, unfolding layers of artistic, cultural, and political meaning through a deep understanding of

Time of Changes (Silverberg Robert)(Paperback / softback)

A spellbinding tale of a tradition-bound centuries-old Earth Colony and the visitor who offers a magic drug that tears down the walls between men's souls. Winner of the Nebula Award for best

Secrets of Saffron Hall (Marchant Clare)(Paperback / softback)

Two women. Five centuries apart. One life-changing secret about to be

Subject to Change: Trans Poetry & Conversation (Melt H.)(Paperback)

Subject to Change is an anthology celebrating the work of five poets who are unapologetically trans: Joshua Jennifer Espinoza, Christopher Soto, beyza ozer, Cameron Awkward-Rich, and Kay Ulanday Barrett. Featuring poetry and interviews, this collection is a testament to the power of trans poets

The Cambridge Social History of Modern Ireland (Biagini Eugenio F.)(Paperback)

Covering three centuries of unprecedented demographic and economic changes, this textbook is an authoritative and comprehensive view of the shaping of Irish society, at home and abroad, from the famine of 1740 to the present day. The first major work on the history of modern Ireland to adopt a

Early Dynastic Egypt (Wilkinson Toby A. H.)(Paperback)

Early Dynastic Egypt spans the five centuries preceding the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza. This was the formative period of ancient Egyptian civilization, and it witnessed the creation of a distinctive culture that was to endure for 3,000 years. This book examines the background to that

How Change Happens (Green Duncan)(Paperback)

Society is full of would-be 'change agents'-campaigners, government officials, enlightened business people, engaged intellectuals-set on improving public services, reforming laws and regulations, guaranteeing human rights, achieving a fairer deal for those on the sharp end, and greater recognition

Human Race - 10 Centuries of Change on Earth (Mortimer Ian)(Paperback / softback)

Sweeping through the last thousand years of human development, this book is a treasure chest of the lunar leaps and lightbulb moments that, for better or worse, have sent humanity swerving down a path that no one could ever have

AZ BRAZIL A TOUR OF BRAZIL (SCHOLASTIC)(Paperback)

Presents alphabetically arranged categories and relates them to Brazil, including animals, food, history, and yearly

Five Centuries of British Painting: From Holbein to Hodgkin (Wilton Andrew)(Paperback)

Although Britain has played a dominant role in European history, its schools of painting have not always been seen as contributing significantly to the great Continental tradition. In this new book, the eminent art historian Andrew Wilton provides an enlightening look at the glories and

Women and China's Revolutions (Hershatter Gail)(Paperback)

If we place women at the center of our account of China's last two centuries, how does this change our understanding of what happened? This deeply knowledgeable book illuminates the places where the Big History of recognizable events intersects with the daily lives of ordinary people, using gender

Reading Planet - Barnaby Bear - Off to Brazil - Green: Galaxy (Kuenzler Lou)(Paperback / softback)

A Concise History of Brazil (Fausto Boris)(Paperback)

Rogues' Gallery - A History of Art and its Dealers (Hook Philip)(Paperback / softback)

Sotheby's art expert exposes five centuries of history, scandals, big wins and horrifying losses in the international art

Ezra and Nehemiah: Tyndale Old Testament Commentary (Kidner Derek)(Paperback)

The chequered story of the Kings, a matter of nearly five centuries, had ended disastrously in 587 BC with the sack of Jerusalem, the fall of the monarchy and the removal to Babylonia of all that made Judah politically viable. It was a death to make way for a rebirth.' So begins Derek Kidner's

Modern Politics (James C. L. R.)(Paperback)

'Marxists envisage a total change in the basic structure of human relations. With that change our problems will not be solved overnight, but we will be able to tackle them with confidence. Such are the difficulties, contradictions, and antagonisms; and in the solution of them society moves forward

A Variety of Veterinary Adventures (Weir James Cameron)(Paperback)

Working as a vet for nearly five decades, James Cameron Weir has his fair share of stories to tell. From escapee parrots to a stoned cat, helping in charity parades and assisting farmers in the middle of the night, James has seen it all.Here, he recounts stories not only from his own days in

Jewish Emancipation: A History Across Five Centuries (Sorkin David)(Paperback)

The first comprehensive history of how Jews became citizens in the modern world For all their unquestionable importance, the Holocaust and the founding of the State of Israel now loom so large in modern Jewish history that we have mostly lost sight of the fact that they are only part of-and indeed

Texas (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

Spanning four and a half centuries, James A. Michener's monumental saga chronicles the epic history of Texas, from its Spanish roots in the age of the conquistadors to its current reputation as one of America's most affluent, diverse, and provocative states. Among his finely drawn cast of

Poland (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

In this sweeping novel, James A. Michener chronicles eight tumultuous centuries as three Polish families live out their destinies. The Counts Lubonski, the petty nobles Bukowksi, and the peasants Buk are at some times fiercely united, at others tragically divided. With an inspiring tradition of

A History of Algeria (McDougall James)(Paperback)

Covering a period of five hundred years, from the arrival of the Ottomans to the aftermath of the Arab uprisings, James McDougall presents an expansive new account of the modern history of Africa's largest country. Drawing on substantial new scholarship and over a decade of research, McDougall

Five Rules for Rebellion - Let's Change the World Ourselves (Walker Sophie)(Paperback / softback)

'An antidote to the rising tide of despair' - The