Instructions for British Servicemen in France, 1944 (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

Instructions for British Servicemen in France, 1944 (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

In 1944 the British War Office distributed a handbook to British soldiers informing them what to expect and how to behave in a newly-liberated France. This book is an irresistible insight into British attitudes towards the French and an interesting, timeless commentary on Anglo-French

German Invasion Plans for the British Isles 1940 (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

'I have decided to prepare for, and if necessary to carry out, an invasion against England.'--Adolph Hitler, July 16, 1940 Operation Sealion was the codename for the Nazi invasion of Britain that Hitler ordered his generals to plan after France fell in June 1940. Although the plan ultimately never

Alice in Wonderland Journal - Alice in Court (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has become one of the most influential works of children's literature of all time, and it is hard to imagine Alice without picturing the illustrations made by Sir John Tenniel. Tenniel (1820-1914) illustrated the first edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at

Too Late, Said the Rabbit (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has become one of the most influential works of children's literature of all time, and it is hard to imagine Alice without picturing the illustrations made by Sir John Tenniel. Tenniel (1820-1914) illustrated the first edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at

A Brief History of the Bodleian Library (Clapinson Mary)(Pevná vazba)

How did a library founded over four hundred years ago grow to become the world-renowned institution it is today, home to over thirteen million items? From its foundation by Sir Thomas Bodley in 1598 to the opening of the Weston Library in 2015, this illustrated account shows how the Library's

Pocket Magna Carta: 1217 Text and Translation (Bodleian Library)(Pevná vazba)

Magna Carta, or 'Great Charter,' is one of the most important documents in legal history. Originating in 1215 as a peace treaty between King John and a group of rebellious barons at Runnymede, it put into law the concept of individual liberty and transformed the role of the monarch toward the

Leonardo: A Mind in Motion (Barone Juliana)(Pevná vazba)

Written by leading Leonardo experts from London and Florence, and accompanying a major British Library exhibition, this fascinating new book reveals the central importance of motion in Leonardo's art and thought. Large-scale reproductions of Leonardo's handwritten notes include clear illustrations

Instructions for the British People During the Emergency (Hazeley Jason)(Pevná vazba)

'Funny, despite bloody everything' - Charlie BrookerAn indispensable handbook to see the nation through lockdown, breakdown and meltdown. As Britain enters a period of tremendous upheaval, your government has requested that everyone immediately undertake a series of life-style changes that may test

Jewish Treasures from Oxford Libraries (Abrams Rebecca)(Pevná vazba)

-This book brings together extraordinary Hebrew manuscripts and rare books from the Bodleian Library and Oxford colleges. -Lavishly illustrated essays by experts in the field bring to life the outstanding works contained in the collections. -A fascinating journey through Jewish intellectual and

Invasion of France & Germany: 1944 - 1945 - Volume 11 (Morison Samuel Eliot)(Pevná vazba)

Unfinished Business - The Fight for Women's Rights(Pevná vazba)

This book, which accompanies a bold and forward-facing British Library exhibition, presents the history of women's rights in sixteen diverse and timely

The Original Laws of Cricket (Atherton Mike)(Pevná vazba)

This series of books from the Bodleian Library reproduces the original rules of classic sports, complete with commentary about their historical evolution and adaptation--in attractive, collectible formats. They are informative and often witty companions to the world of sport, bringing the past and

Book of the British Library (Leapman Michael)(Pevná vazba)

As well as holding some of the world's most prized cultural treasures, the British Library is the repository of the nation's collective memory. In this highly illustrated book Michael Leapman tells the Library's story, highlighting the most significant and beautiful items in its care, as well as

Knížka British Library Publishing The Philosophy of Wine, Ruth Ball

An apt gift for oenophiles everywhere, this book includes chapters on the development of wine production, from the use of casks to bottles to the switch from feet to presses, as well as tracing the global shift of wine production from traditional wine-producing regions to emerging wine exporters

Knížka British Library Publishing The Cocktail Book

The Cocktail Book, first published in 1900, is the earliest book devoted purely to the art of the cocktail. For 30 years, including during Prohibition, it was a staple of well-stocked bars, although originals are now extremely rare. This collection, in a beautiful new edition, allows a modern

Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 1 (Houser Jody)(Pevná vazba)

Collected for the first time in beautiful hardbound library editions, these graphic novel coming-of-age horror stories tap into the isolation, loss and fears of the kids from the show while highlighting their bravery and resiliency. Experience more 80's horror nostalgia with this hardcover

The Lesser Key of Solomon: Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis (Peterson Joseph)(Pevná vazba)

Compiled from original manuscripts and fragments in the British Museum Library, Joseph Peterson's new presentation is the most complete and accurate edition of this famous magical grimoire, The Lesser Key of Solomon the King. He goes to great length to establish the provenance of each part, and

The Silviculture of Trees Used in British Forestry (Savill Peter S.)(Pevná vazba)

British woodlands and forests are often located on sites and in regions that are marginal for agriculture; many are at high elevations and exposed, with short growing seasons. Wherever forests are located, site and climatic conditions must dictate species choice in forest management. This book

British Railways In Unseen Colour(Pevná vazba)

Japanese Bookbinding: Instructions from a Master Craftsman (Ikegami Kojiro)(Pevná vazba)

A third-generation traditional bookbinder gives easy-to-follow instructions for making all the major, historically important styles of Japanese bindings as well as traditional book cases--the custom-made folding boxes that afford handsome protection for Japan's exquisite books. The authoritative

Moebius Library: Inside Moebius Part 3 (Giraud Jean)(Pevná vazba)

Working closely with Moebius Production in France, Dark Horse presents the final part of Moebius's Inside Moebius series. In this third and most surreal volume, Jean 'Moebius' Giraud exists in an expansive, magical desert locale within his subconscious. He not only meets and talks with several of

Lost in a Book - A Library of Mazes (Walker Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Grapefruit: A Book of Instructions and Drawings by Yoko Ono (Ono Yoko)(Pevná vazba)

Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is Yoko Ono's whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and for life. Burn this book after you've read it. -- Yoko A dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream two people dream together is a

The Philosophy of Cheese (McGuigan Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

From the first cheese, dating to 5000 BC, food journalist Patrick McGuigan travels through Feta's relation to ancient faiths, the influence of monks on Munster, the rise of Roquefort and the global trade of Gouda. Discover how the household staple of Cheddar stands as a symbol for