In Amazonia: A Natural History (Raffles Hugh)(Paperback)

In Amazonia: A Natural History (Raffles Hugh)(Paperback)

The Amazon is not what it seems. As Hugh Raffles shows us in this captivating and innovative book, the world's last great wilderness has been transformed again and again by human activity. In Amazonia brings to life an Amazon whose allure and reality lie as much, or more, in what people have made

Seven Hundred Years: A History of Singapore (Guan Kwa Chong)(Paperback)

Assessments of Singapore's history invariably revolve around Sir Stamford Raffles' arrival in 1819. Before this date - we've been told - 'nothing very much appears to have happened in Singapore'. Pre-1819 Singapore was a sleepy, historically insignificant fishing village, little more than the

Crow (Hughes Ted)(Paperback / softback)

A deep engagement with history, mythology and the natural world combine to forge a work of impressive and unsettling force. 'English poetry has found a new hero and nobody will be able to read or write verse now without the black shape of Crow falling across the page.' Peter

Wolves in Ireland: A Natural and Cultural History (Hickey Kieran)(Paperback)

Palgrave Advances in Modern Military History (Hughes Matthew)(Paperback)

This book provides a concise and accessible introduction to modern military history. The collection is a clear and up to date survey of the significant debates, interpretations and historiographical shifts for a series of key themes in military history. Each chapter is supported by notes and a

A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent (Brennan Marie)(Paperback)

Marie Brennan begins a thrilling new fantasy series in A Natural History of Dragons, combining adventure with the inquisitive spirit of the Victorian Age. You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart--no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study

Cuba - A History (Thomas Hugh)(Paperback / softback)

Explores the whole sweep of Cuban history from the British capture of Havana in 1762 through the years of Spanish and United States domination, down to the twentieth century and the extraordinary revolution of Fidel Castro. This book analyses the political, economic and social events that have

Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love 1850s-1950s (Nini Hugh)(Pevná vazba)

Turning Darkness into Light - A Natural History of Dragons book (Brennan Marie)(Paperback / softback)

A brand-new adventure set in the hugely popular A Natural History of Dragons universe - a delightful Victorian-esque

Archetype Revisited: An Updated Natural History of the Self (Stevens Anthony)(Paperback)

Archetype: A Natural History of the Self, first published in 1982, was a ground-breaking book; the first to explore the connections between Jung's archetypes and evolutionary disciplines such as ethology and sociobiology, and an excellent introduction to the archetypes in theory and practical

Wool (Howey Hugh)(Paperback)

*INCLUDES ORIGINAL NEW ESSAY 'A HISTORY OF THE DARKEST YARNS' FROM HUGH HOWEY*'One of dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World. -- Daily ExpressThe first book in the acclaimed, New York Times best-selling trilogy, Wool is the story of mankind clawing for

Natural Experiments of History (Diamond Jared)(Paperback)

Some central questions in the natural and social sciences can't be answered by controlled laboratory experiments, often considered to be the hallmark of the scientific method. This impossibility holds for any science concerned with the past. In addition, many manipulative experiments, while

Animal Kingdom: A Natural History in 100 Objects (Ashby Jack)(Paperback)

Life on earth has existed for 500 million years. In that time, the evolution and natural selection of species has formed a diversity of life rich in incredible methods of survival, reproduction, and adaption. From penis worms, which existed 508 million years ago, to threatened species such as the

Noise - A Human History of Sound and Listening (Hendy David)(Paperback / softback)

Prehistoric drummers used natural acoustics to recreate natural sound. In classical Europe, orators turned the human voice into a lyrical instrument. In Buddhist temples, the icons' ears were exaggerated to represent their spiritual power. This book explores the role of sound, noise and listening

Rain: A Natural and Cultural History (Barnett Cynthia)(Paperback)

Higher History Course Notes (second edition) - Revise for Sqa Exams (Hughes Maxine)(Paperback / softback)

Natural History (Pliny)(Pevná vazba)

Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of

A Natural History of Fairies (Hawkins Emily)(Pevná vazba)

This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker, and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with

Natural History (Pliny)(Pevná vazba)

Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of

Natural History (Pliny)(Pevná vazba)

Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of

Natural History (Pliny)(Pevná vazba)

Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of

The British Isles (Kearney Hugh)(Paperback)

Hugh Kearney's classic account of the history of the British Isles from pre-Roman times to the present is distinguished by its treatment of English history as part of a wider 'history of four nations'. Not only focusing on England, it attempts to deal with the histories of Wales, Ireland and

Poetry of Ted Hughes (Byrne Sandie)(Paperback)

This Reader's Guide charts the reception history of Ted Hughes' poetry from his first to last published collection, culminating in posthumous tributes and assessments of his lifetime achievement. Sandie Byrne explores the criticism relating to key issues such as nature, myth, the Laureateship, and

Natural Right and History (Strauss Leo)(Paperback)

In this classic work, Leo Strauss examines the problem of natural right and argues that there is a firm foundation in reality for the distinction between right and wrong in ethics and politics. On the centenary of Strauss's birth, and the fiftieth anniversary of the Walgreen Lectures which spawned