Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore From Medieval Times to the Present Day (Wood Juliette)(Paperback)

Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore From Medieval Times to the Present Day (Wood Juliette)(Paperback)

Drawing on historical sources, myth and folklore, Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore explores the roles of fantastical beasts - particularly the unicorn, the mermaid, and the dragon - in a series of thematic chapters organised according to their legendary dwelling place, be this land,

Scorpion (Pryke Louise M.)(Paperback)

No creature has quite the sting in our mythology and folklore as the scorpion. From the dawn of human civilization they have been a dangerous figure in our imaginations--poisonous, precise, and deadly quiet--but as Louise M. Pryke shows in this book, their bad reputation has overshadowed many

Metamorphoses (Ovid)(Paperback / softback)

In 'The Metamorphoses', Ovid draws on Greek mythology, Latin folklore, and tales from Babylon and the East to create a series of narrative poems, linked by the common theme of transformation. This is Arthur Golding's 16th-century translation of the

Bridges (Hayman Richard)(Paperback)

A brief history of the design and construction of bridges in the UK from medieval times to the modern day, including famous and notable examples such as Tower Bridge and the Forth Bridge. From the famous bascules of Tower Bridge and the august span at Westminster, through the engineering

Stars of Mythology: Greek (Dickmann Nancy)(Paperback)

This book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the the Greek mythological stories. From daring heroes to scheming gods and goddesses and terrible monsters such as cyclops, there are exciting adventures, betrayals and incredible stories to read. The book is structured as a

Stars of Mythology: Roman (Dickmann Nancy)(Paperback)

This book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the the Roman mythological stories. From daring heroes to scheming gods and goddesses and terrible monsters, there are exciting adventures, betrayals and incredible stories to read. The book is structured as a 'Who's Who' of

Black and British: A short, essential history (Olusoga David)(Paperback / softback)

From Roman times to the present day this is the story of Black British

Stars of Mythology: Egyptian (Dickmann Nancy)(Paperback)

This book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the Egyptian mythological stories. From mere mortals to demons, gods and goddesses and the sphinx there are adventures, betrayals and incredible stories to read. The book is structured as a 'Who's Who' of the culture's myths

Time to Die (Wood Tom)(Paperback / softback)

From bestselling author Tom Wood comes the latest breathtaking Victor novel - The Day of the Jackal meets Jason Bourne, with a thoroughly modern

Adua (Scego Igiaba)(Paperback / softback)

Set in Italy and spanning the years from before World War II to the present day, Adua is the unforgettable story of a father and daughter grappling with the implications of colonialism, immigration and racism that have bisected both of their

The History Encyclopedia: Follow the Development of Human Civilization Around the World (Farndon John)(Paperback)

Fact-packed history covering prehistoric times to the present day, with 1500 fantastic

Ladies in Waiting - a history of court life from the Tudors to the present day (Somerset Anne)(Paperback / softback)

An illuminating commentary on court life from the Tudors to the present

Sword and the Circle (Sutcliff Rosemary)(Paperback / softback)

Rooted in folklore, medieval ideals of chivalry, and the last gallant struggles of the British against the Saxon invaders, this book tells the story of the birth of Arthur, the gift of Excalibur, the forming of the Round Table and the first noble quests of its knights until the arrival of

Astrochemistry: From the Big Bang to the Present Day (Vallance Claire)(Paperback)

The rapidly growing field of astrochemistry focuses on the chemistry occurring in stars, planets, and the interstellar medium, bringing together elements of chemistry, physics, astrophysics, and biology. Astrochemistry describes the chemical history of the Universe, our solar system, and our

Dangerous Creatures (Garcia Kami)(Paperback)

From the world of Beautiful Creatures--the instant New York Times bestselling tale of love and magic.Ridley Duchannes is nobody's heroine. She's a Dark Caster, a Siren. She can make you do things. Anything. You can't trust her, or yourself when she's around. And she'll be the first to tell you to

Parsonages (Tiller Kate)(Paperback)

From the Middle Ages to the present day, parsonages--vicarages, rectories, and later manses, presbyteries, and chapel houses--have been among the most significant dwellings in every kind of British community. Their roles have been wide and varied. Architecturally important, and ranging from

Medieval Roads and Tracks (Hindle Brian Paul)(Paperback)

Starting with the basic concept of a 'road' in medieval times, and discussing the increasing need to travel, this book explores the evidence from documents and maps that provide clues as to where the roads of medieval Britain led, connecting the study of individual roads together to paint an image

How the World Works: The Universe - From the Big Bang to the present day... and beyond (Rooney Anne)(Paperback / softback)

Bagpipes, Beasties, and Bogles (Archbold Tim)(Paperback)

Meet Charlie McCandlewick, who sweeps the bogle creatures of the night out from under your bed, in this charming and humorous Scottish picture book. Charlie McCandlewick is a nightsweep. But he doesn't sweep chimneys - oh no. While children are tucked up safely in their beds, Charlie takes care of

Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Auxier Jonathan)(Paperback)

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Gardener, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of thievery. One fateful afternoon, he steals a box from a mysterious traveling haberdasher--a box that

Jews in Medieval Britain: Historical, Literary and Archaeological Perspectives (Skinner Patricia)(Paperback)

Britain's medieval Jewish community arrived with the Normans in 1066 and was expelled from the country in 1290. This is the first time in forty years that its life has been comprehensively examined for a student and general readership. Beginning with an introduction setting the medieval British

Brief History of Tea - Addiction, Exploitation, and Empire (Moxham Roy)(Paperback / softback)

From tea's first discovery in China to the present day, the story of a great world

Ghosts and the Spirit World - True cases of hauntings and visitations from the earliest records to the present day (Roland Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Hiding From the Light (Erskine Barbara)(Paperback / softback)

A gripping tale of witchcraft and romance, past and present, from the Sunday Times bestselling