Darkening Age - The Christian Destruction of the Classical World (Nixey Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

Darkening Age - The Christian Destruction of the Classical World (Nixey Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

In The Darkening Age, Catherine Nixey tells the little-known - and deeply shocking - story of how a militant religion deliberately tried to extinguish the teachings of the Classical world, ushering in unquestioning adherence to the 'one true faith'. The Roman Empire had been generous in embracing

World Burn Down (Cole Steve)(Paperback / softback)

The terrifying reality of illegal deforestation and the destruction of the rainforest is revealed in this powerful and gripping Amazonian adventure from bestselling author Steve Cole. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged

Classical World - An Epic History of Greece and Rome (Lane Fox Robin)(Paperback / softback)

The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the pleasures of horse racing. This book offers an introduction to Ancient

Sexual Life of Catherine M. (Millet Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

The sensational erotic memoir that shocked the world, now a Serpent's Tail

Hello World - How to be Human in the Age of the Machine (Fry Hannah)(Paperback / softback)

End of the World - and Other Catastrophes(Paperback / softback)

Join humanity on the brink of destruction in 13 doom-laden visions from the 1890s to the 1960s, featuring rare tales from the Library's

Meet Your Hormones (Whitlock Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

Discover the hidden world of the chemical messengers in your

Krakatoa - The Day the World Exploded (Winchester Simon)(Paperback / softback)

Chronicles the destruction of Indonesian island of Krakatoa in 1883. This book describes how one island and its inhabitants were blasted out of existence and how colonial society was turned upside-down in a

Selected Letters (Catherine the Great)(Paperback)

Catherine the Great's letters present a vivid picture of Russia in a momentous age. They also offer a unique account of her personal development and intimate life, her strategic acumen as a diplomat and military commander, and her political skills at the Russian court and in handling foreign

Song of the Lark (Cather Willa)(Paperback / softback)

The second novel in Willa Cather's Great Plains trilogy, is a lyrical coming-of-age story charting the struggles of an artists life. 'Lingers long in the memory' Joyce Carol Oates Thea Kronberg, gifted with a beautiful voice, defies her humble beginnings in Colorado and finds success far from

Race and Ethnicity in the Classical World - An Anthology of Primary Sources in Translation(Paperback / softback)

Iron Ship (McInley K. M.)(Paperback / softback)

The order of the world is in turmoil. An age of industry is beginning, an age of machines fuelled by magic. Sprawling cities rise, strange devices stalk the land. New money brings new power. The balance between the Hundred Kingdoms is upset. For the first time in generations the threat of war

Last Days Of The Incas (MacQuarrie Kim)(Paperback / softback)

The haunting story of the destruction of a magnificent

Lenin on the Train (Merridale Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

'The superb, funny, fascinating story of Lenin's trans-European rail journey and how it shook the world' Simon Sebag Montefiore, Evening Standard, Books of the Year'Splendid ... a jewel among histories, taking a single episode from the penultimate year of the Great War, illuminating a continent,

Rivers of the World (Brereton Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

This book takes readers on a journey along some of the world's most important rivers, including the Amazon, Nile, Mississippi and others. Readers can find out about the plants and animals that live there, the places the river passes through, and why it is important for the local economy and

Sensemaking - What Makes Human Intelligence Essential in the Age of the Algorithm (Madsbjerg Christian)(Paperback / softback)

Based on his work at companies like Ford, Christian Madsbjerg's Sensemaking is a provocative stand against the tyranny of big data and scientism, an impassioned defense of an arts and humanities-based education, and a blueprint for how companies and leaders can use human intelligence to solve

Ten Women Who Changed Science, and the World (Whitlock Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

The moving stories of ten remarkable women who transformed science, and changed the

OCR Classical Civilisation AS and A Level Component 11 - The World of the Hero (Knights Sally (formerly Redland High School UK))(Paperback / softback)

Age Of Extremes - 1914-1991 (Hobsbawm Eric)(Paperback / softback)

A reassessment of the 20th century exploring topics such as the breakdown of the Old World, the lack of international accord, the failure of the Arts in recent years and the influence of the Third

This Virtual Night (Friedman C.S.)(Paperback / softback)

A return to the world of This Alien Shore, set in the second age of stellar

Former People - The Destruction of the Russian Aristocracy (Smith Douglas)(Paperback / softback)

The last great untold story of the Russian

Classical Mythology: A Guide to the Mythical World of the Greeks and Romans (Hansen William)(Paperback)

Song of the Lark (Cather Willa)(Paperback / softback)

Lion's World - A Journey Into The Heart Of Narnia (Williams Lord Rowan)(Paperback / softback)

A compelling account of the Narnia novels, unlocking their Christian symbolism and exploring the moral and spiritual wisdom that C. S. Lewis intended to convey. Answers contemporary critics of Lewis (such as Philip Pullman) over charges of sexism, violence and racial