Coffee: A Global History (Morris Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

Coffee: A Global History (Morris Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

Most of us can't make it through morning without our cup (or cups) of joe, and we're not alone. Coffee is a global beverage: it's grown commercially on four continents and consumed enthusiastically on all seven--and there is even an Italian espresso machine on the International Space Station

Beans: A Global History (Morris Natalie Rachel)(Pevná vazba)

Beans are considered a basic staple in most kitchen cupboards, yet these unassuming foodstuffs have a very long history: there is evidence that beans have been eaten for 9,000 years. Whether dried, frozen, or canned, beans have substantial nutritional and environmental benefits, and can easily be

Architecture - A Visual History (Glancey Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

A Global History of Architecture (Ching Francis D. K.)(Pevná vazba)

The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this

Saffron: A Global History (Ganeshram Ramin)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the dramatic history of the world's most expensive spice in Saffron: A Global History. Literally worth their weight in gold, sunset-red saffron threads are prized internationally. Saffron can be found in cave art in Mesopotamia, in the frescoes of ancient Santorini, in the dyed wrappings of

Yoghurt: A Global History (Hersh June)(Pevná vazba)

Yoghurt: A Global History is a fascinating look at the rich history of yoghurt, from its earliest awakenings in Neolithic times to the modern-day culinary phenomenon it has become. The book delves into its nutritious properties, analyzes worldwide consumption, and explores the new developments in

Dining Out: A Global History of Restaurants (Rawson Katie)(Pevná vazba)

Soda and Fizzy Drinks: A Global History (Levin Judith)(Pevná vazba)

An effervescent exploration of the global history and myriad symbolic meanings of carbonated beverages. More than eighty years before the invention of Coca-Cola, sweet carbonated drinks became popular around the world, provoking arguments remarkably similar to those they prompt today. Are they

Coffee Is Not Forever: A Global History of the Coffee Leaf Rust (McCook Stuart)(Paperback)

The global coffee industry, which fuels the livelihoods of farmers, entrepreneurs, and consumers around the world, rests on fragile ecological foundations. In Coffee Is Not Forever, Stuart McCook explores the transnational story of this essential crop through a history of one of its most

Games People Played: A Global History of Sports (Vamplew Wray)(Pevná vazba)

Now in paperback, this first global history of sports offers all spectators and participants a reason to cheer--and to think. Games People Played is, surprisingly, the first global history of sports. The book shows how sports have been practiced, experienced, and made meaningful by players and fans

On Boredom (Morris Susan)(Pevná vazba)

An idiosyncratic volume featuring artwork and essays on the history of boredom. What do we mean when we say that we are bored? Contributors to this volume, which include artists, art historians, psychoanalysts, and a novelist, examine boredom in its manifold and uncertain reality. Each part of the

Doctor Who: The Monster Vault (Morris Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

You're going to need a bigger sofa... Doctor Who's biggest and most comprehensive monster guide yet, The Monster Vault takes you on the ultimate tour of the Whoniverse, discovering and cataloguing every wonderful and terrifying creature the Doctor has ever encountered. From the notorious Daleks, to

Lonely Planet's Global Coffee Tour 1 (Food Lonely Planet)(Pevná vazba)

Packed with over 150 amazing coffee experiences in 37 countries, from its birthplace in East Africa, to modern-day Cuba, the United States, Australia and the UK, this follow-up to our hugely popular Global Beer Tour features legendary espresso bars, plantation tours, urban roasteries and must-visit

Essential Guide To Coffee (Curado J. Garcia)(Pevná vazba)

A visual tour through the history of coffee, its origins and the different ways of roasting, drinking, packaging and marketing

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science (Rhys Morus Iwan)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first-ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both the East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean

The Worlds of the Indian Ocean: A Global History (Beaujard Philippe)(Pevná vazba)

Europe's place in history is re-assessed in this first comprehensive history of the ancient world, centering on the Indian Ocean and its role in pre-modern globalization. Philippe Beaujard presents an ambitious and comprehensive global history of the Indian Ocean world, from the earliest state

Sir Banister Fletcher's Global History of Architecture (Fraser Murray)(Pevná vazba)

Sir Banister Fletcher's A History of Architecture is the acknowledged classic work of architectural history reference. Since the first edition was published in 1896, it has been declared the 'Book of the Century' by the American Institute of Architects and it has become essential reading for

Artistic Ape (Morris Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

Prime Ministers (Bastable Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

Prime Ministers delves into the premiership's 300 year history and unearths a host of fascinating, intriguing and little-known facts about some of the best-known characters in British history, lifting the lid on the top

Timelines: The Events That Shaped History (Haywood John)(Pevná vazba)

John Haywood presents a grand sweep of global history in an immediately accessible format via concise, insightful and engaging text summaries alongside timelines, maps and illustrations. There are 50 sections, each dealing with significant moments in the human story from the origins of our first

William Morris & Red House (Marsh Jan)(Pevná vazba)

Red House occupies an extraordinary place in British architectural history. It was the first and only house that William Morris ever built. It was the first independent architectural commission from his friend, Philip Webb. The challenge of furnishing the house inspired Morris to found the design

Knitting with Beads (Morris Fiona)(Pevná vazba)

The Ice Bear (Morris Jackie)(Pevná vazba)

Song for Everyone (Morris Lucy)(Pevná vazba)