California (a History) (Starr Kevin)(Paperback)

California (a History) (Starr Kevin)(Paperback)

California has always been our Shangri-la-the promised land of countless pilgrims in search of the American Dream. Now the Golden State's premier historian, Kevin Starr, distills the entire sweep of California's history into one splendid volume. From the age of exploration to the age of Arnold,

The Battleship USS California (Koszela Witold)(Paperback)

The American battleship USS 'California' has almost thirty years of extraordinary history. Commissioned in 1921, it was one of the most powerful battleships of the US Navy in the interwar period. It was characterized by an interesting and harmonious silhouette, which changed significantly several

History of Chess in the English Civil Service (Thurlow Kevin)(Paperback / softback)

A history of chess in the English Civil

History of Africa (Shillington Kevin)(Paperback)

This fourth edition of this best-selling core history textbook offers a richly illustrated, single volume, narrative introduction to African history, from a hugely respected authority in the field. The market-leading range of illustrated material from prior editions is now further improved,

Medieval Christianity: A New History (Madigan Kevin)(Paperback)

An expansive guide to the medieval world, with new attention to women, ordinary parishioners, attitudes toward Jews and Muslims, and more For many, the medieval world seems dark and foreign--an often brutal and seemingly irrational time of superstition, miracles, and strange relics. The aggressive

Fake Id (Starr Jason)(Paperback / softback)

Starry Messenger (Lonergan Kenneth)(Paperback / softback)

Sun King (Crouch Kevin)(Paperback)

Music producer Sam Phillips and his landmark studio, Sun Records, hold a unique place in the history of rock 'n' roll - by many accounts, before Phillips recorded 'Rocket 88' by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats in 1951, rock 'n' roll as we know it didn't even exist. Phillips is simultaneously

Octopus's Garden (Starr Ringo)(Paperback / softback)

A summer must-have! Pop royalty, Ringo Starr, meets picture book A-lister, Ben

We Are the Land: A History of Native California (Akins Damon B.)(Pevná vazba)

'A Native American rejoinder to Richard White and Jesse Amble White's California Exposures.'--Kirkus Reviews Rewriting the history of California as Indigenous. Before there was such a thing as 'California,' there were the People and the Land. Manifest Destiny, the Gold Rush, and settler colonial

A Short History of Brexit: From Brentry to Backstop (O'Rourke Kevin)(Paperback)

A succinct, expert guide to how we got to Brexit After all the debates, manoeuvrings, recriminations and exaltations, Brexit is upon us. But, as Kevin O'Rourke writes, Brexit did not emerge out of nowhere: it is the culmination of events that have been under way for decades and have historical

Triumph 1300 to Dolomite Sprint (Warrington Kevin)(Paperback)

This engaging book begins with the history of Triumph, its rescue by the Standard Motor Company and the quest to replace the bestselling Herald with a more modern design, including the strong influence of the Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. Triumph 1300 to Dolomite Sprint covers the full

Starry Eyes (Bennett Jenn)(Paperback / softback)

Two arch-enemies find themselves lost in the Californian wilderness in this sizzling, starry romance from Jenn Bennett - author of Night Owls and Alex,

Bart Starr (Dunnavant Keith)(Paperback)

The definitive, authorized biography of Bart Starr, quarterback for the University of Alabama and for the Green Bay Packers during the 1960s. A must-read for fans of the Crimson Tide, the Packers, and football greats.No one can touch Bart Starr's record setting 5 NFL Championships including 3

The Tainted Coin (Starr Mel)(Paperback)

'Mel Starr has given us another layered, compelling mystery, strong with abundant, telling details of everyday medieval life. This is a series well worth the reading.' Margaret Frazer, author of the Dame Frevisse medieval mysteries It is the autumn of 1367. Master Hugh is enjoying the peaceful life

Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties (Gascoyne Kevin)(Paperback)

An updated edition of the World's Best Tea Book acclaimed by the 2014 World Tea Awards. This widely praised bestseller has been updated to incorporate the changing tastes of tea drinkers, developments in production, the impact of climate change, and an expanded and more highly developed tea

Communist Czechoslovakia, 1945-89: A Political and Social History (McDermott Kevin)(Paperback)

Few Europeans in the twentieth century have been subject to the repeated buffetings by foreign powers, ideologically driven transformations and internal upheaval of the Czechs and the Slovaks. The period of Communist rule was complex, and those who gleefully overthrew the regime in 1989 were the

Waiting for the Sun: A Rock & Roll History of Los Angeles (Hoskyns Barney)(Paperback)

(Book). A classic, finally back in print British rock historian Barney Hoskyns (Hotel California, Across the Great Divide: The Band in America) examines the long and twisted rock 'n' roll history of Los Angeles in its glamorous and debauched glory. The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, the Doors,

Brighton & Hove in 50 Buildings (Newman Kevin)(Paperback / softback)

Explores the rich and fascinating history of the city through an examination of some of its greatest architectural

Goodbye California (MacLean Alistair)(Paperback)

Sports in California(Paperback / softback)

Imagining Reality: The Faber Book of Documentary (MacDonald Kevin)(Paperback)

Offers an compendium on the roots and history of the documentary film. This book takes the reader on a tour of the evolution of documentary film as an polemical, experimental and entertaining form. It gathers a wide-ranging collection of

The 1989 Revolutions in Central and Eastern Europe: From Communism to Pluralism (McDermott Kevin)(Paperback)

This book reassesses a defining historical, political and ideological moment in contemporary history: the 1989 revolutions in central and eastern Europe. Bringing together experts from a variety of disciplines, the volume examines the rapid dismantling of the communist regimes in the late 1980s and

Intimate Frontiers: Sex, Gender, and Culture in Old California (Hurtado Albert L.)(Paperback)

This book reveals how powerful undercurrents of sex, gender, and culture helped shape the history of the American frontier from the 1760s to the 1850s. Looking at California under three flags--those of Spain, Mexico, and the United States--Hurtado resurrects daily life in the missions, at mining