Crossing the Bridges (Jedruch Eva Cristina Hoffman)(Paperback)

Crossing the Bridges (Jedruch Eva Cristina Hoffman)(Paperback)

At the turn of the twentieth century, Central and Eastern Europe was a configuration of nations dominated by three empires: Austrian, German and Russian, whose borders promised to be set in concrete. The Austrian Empire was a multi-ethnic entity of countries that had been absorbed over time. Among

Shtetl (Hoffman Eva)(Paperback)

In Shtetl (Yiddish for 'small town'), critically-acclaimed author Eva Hoffman brings the lost world of Eastern European Jews back to vivid life, depicting its complex institutions and vibrant culture, its beliefs, social distinctions, and customs. Through the small town of Braƒsk, she looks at the

Portals - Gates, Stiles, Windows, Bridges, & Other Crossings (Lewis Philippa)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating journey into thresholds and crossing

Batgirl Vol. 1: Batgirl of Burnside (the New 52) (Stewart Cameron)(Paperback)

Barbara Gordon's ready for a fresh start. She's packing her bags, crossing the bridge, and heading to Gotham's coolest neighborhood: Burnside. And when a freak fire burns up her costume and gear, Babs has the chance to become a whole new Batgirl But she barely slips on her new DIY costume before

How to Be Bored (Hoffman Eva)(Paperback / softback)

How to embrace boredom and find meaning in doing

Metropole (Karinthy Ferenc)(Paperback)

'A Central European classic to be discovered and relished.'--Eva Hoffman'A stunning novel. Funny, nightmarish and jubilant.'--Lib rationAlthough it took almost 40 years for Metropole to be translated into English, the book holds up well. In the same way that Kafka becomes relevant again every time

Lost In Translation - A Life in a New Language (Hoffman Eva)(Paperback / softback)

A memoir that evokes with deep feeling the sense of uprootendess and exile created by this disruption, something which has been the experience of tens of thousands of people this century. It tells the story of Jewish post-war experience and the tragedies and discoveries born of cultural

The Count of Monte Cristo (Dumas Alexandre)(Paperback)

Beating of his Wings (Hoffman Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Offers the third and final instalment in the epic Paul Hoffman trilogy following Cale and the Sanctuary of the Redeemers. Following The Left Hand of God and The Last Four Things, this title reveals the fate of the angel of

Fox Crossing (Metz Melinda)(Paperback)

The charming village of Fox Crossing, Maine (founded 1805) is the last bit of civilization before the 100-mile wilderness, the wildest and arguably most beautiful stretch of the Appalachian Trail. The little town has something else to offer as well... something rare, something that a few even call

Respectable - Crossing the Class Divide (Hanley Lynsey)(Paperback / softback)

Dark at the Crossing (Ackerman Elliot)(Paperback / softback)

The Bridge on the Drina (Andric Ivo)(Paperback)

Advertising For Skeptics (Hoffman Bob)(Paperback)

A bounty of heretical, unpopular, and aberrant thoughts about the ad industry. Bob Hoffman, author of Amazon #1 sellers 'BadMen' and 'Laughing@Advertising' looks at advertising's 'decade of delusion' and comes away a skeptic. What went wrong? Just about

The Forth Bridge: A Picture History (MacKay Sheila)(Paperback)

At the time of its construction, the Forth Bridge was the largest bridge in the world, and to this day it remains a breathtaking monument to the vision and confidence of the Victorian age which created it. For seven years, thousands of men from all over Europe worked beneath the waters of the Forth

Crossing Empires: Taking U.S. History Into Transimperial Terrain (Hoganson Kristin L.)(Paperback)

Weaving U.S. history into the larger fabric of world history, the contributors to Crossing Empires de-exceptionalize the American empire, placing it in a global transimperial context. They draw attention to the breadth of U.S. entanglements with other empires to illuminate the scope and nature of

Stephen Hawking - Get to Know the Man Behind the Theory (Oxtra Cristina)(Paperback / softback)

The Tales of Hoffmann (Hoffman Ernst Theodor)(Paperback)

A lawyer by day and a creator of a world of fantasy by night, Hoffman (1776-1822) lived a Jekyll and Hyde existence. Many of the characters in his stories are subject to a similar split personality. The duality of his nature is frequently reflected in some of his characters--Cardillac the

The Great Bridge (McCullough David)(Paperback)

The dramatic and enthralling story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge at the time, a tale of greed, corruption, and obstruction but also of optimism, heroism, and determination, told by master historian David McCullough. This monumental book is the

Brilliant Bridges (Barnham Kay)(Paperback)

Bridges come in all different shapes and sizes. How were bridges made in the past? How do they work? Filled with clear diagrams and stunning photos from around the world, this book explores the variety of uses and designs of these important

Airbnb, Short-Term Rentals and the Future of Housing (Hoffman Lily M.)(Paperback)

View from the Bridge (Miller Arthur)(Paperback / softback)

Body Under the Bridge (Louth Nick)(Paperback / softback)

The Times Beginner's Guide to Bridge (Robson Andrew)(Paperback)