Invisible Enemies: A Handbook on Pandemics That Have Shaped Our World (Goh Hwee)(Pevná vazba)

Invisible Enemies: A Handbook on Pandemics That Have Shaped Our World (Goh Hwee)(Pevná vazba)

COVID-19 seizes the world in 2020. From the likes of the plague, the Spanish Flu and SARS, invisible enemies have changed our lives, bringing death and widespread fear. Yet, knowledge and the scientific quest for answers -- along with a dogged sense of resilience -- are our best weapons in the epic

DK Life Stories Jesse Owens - Amazing people who have shaped our world (Buckley James Jr)(Pevná vazba)

Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World - Matt Ralphs

A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children's author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeroplanes, our

Railroads to Superhighways: A Handbook on Big Ideas That Have Made Our World Smaller (Liew David)(Pevná vazba)

An exciting book on the revolution of ideas that have sparked change in the way we connect--from the steam train to the information superhighway With the first railroad, the world's axis shifted along with it. Since then, revolutionary ideas have changed the way we live, work, play and connect

World History - 50 Events You Really Need to Know (Crofton Ian)(Pevná vazba)

An essential guide to the things that shaped our

21 Speeches That Shaped Our World: The People and Ideas That Changed the Way We Think (Abbott Chris)(Paperback)

A thought-provoking collection of 21 speeches that have shaped the modern worldIn this fascinating book, a political analysttakes a close look at 21 key speeches which have shaped the world today. He examines the power of the arguments embedded in these speeches to inspire people to achieve great

Inside Art Movements: Renaissance (Brooks Susie)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the art movements that shaped our world with this beautiful series, which includes many original works of art for readers to

Coconut: How the Shy Fruit Shaped Our World (Laurance Robin)(Pevná vazba)

Coconuts have been around for longer than Homo sapiens; they have been turned into art, taken part in religious rituals and been a sign of wealth and success. They have saved lives, not only by providing nourishment, but also as part of the charcoal filers in World War I gas masks. It was coconuts

100 Women Who Made History - Remarkable Women Who Shaped Our World (DK)(Pevná vazba)

London by Design: The Iconic Transport Designs That Shaped Our City (London Transport Museum)(Pevná vazba)

Intermission (Hurley Graham)(Pevná vazba)

Two invisible enemies. A life hanging in the balance. The world is struggling in the face of a relentless virus. When Hayden Prentice develops symptoms during a stay in his native Portsmouth, Enora Andressen and her son Malo must do their best to save his life. Because H, already in deep financial

Invisible in a Bright Light (Gardner Sally)(Pevná vazba)

A middle grade novel about a crystal chandelier shaped like a galleon that splinters into a thousand pieces, a girl abandoned as a baby on the steps of an opera house and a dangerous game called the

Great Women's Speeches: Empowering Voices That Engage and Inspire (Russell Anna)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the inspiring voices that have changed our world, and started a new conversation. Great Women's Speeches is essential reading for pioneering women everywhere. From Emmeline Pankhurst's 'Freedom or Death' speech and Marie Curie's trailblazing Nobel lecture, to Michelle Obama speaking on

2020 - Twenty Years of Amazing Things That Have Changed Our World (Berry Sam)(Pevná vazba)

Taking stock of the most impressive achievements, terrific disasters and marvellous innovations that have changed our world, 2020 brings together fascinating facts and figures on subjects ranging from life-saving technological advancements to freak weather phenomena, outstanding sporting

Great Speeches of Our Time: Speeches That Shaped the Modern World (Williams Hywel)(Paperback)

'Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfil themselves.' These powerful words, spoken by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural address as the new president of South Africa, are taken from just one of the forty important and thought-provoking speeches in this

War and Conflict (DuFresne Emilie)(Pevná vazba)

Have you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. Without the movement of people, the world would be a very different place. World War One and Two shaped the

Punishment and Slavery (Anthony William)(Pevná vazba)

Have you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. Without the movement of people, the world would be a very different place. World War One and Two shaped the

Girlsplaining (Klengel Katja)(Pevná vazba)

Cartoonist Katja Klengel tackles the subjects that have shaped her life: from body shaming to the exploration of female sexuality, from the representation of women in the media, and the social pressure on women who have not yet started a family all with a sense of humor, an open heart, and an

Windrush and the Commonwealth (Vallepur Shalini)(Pevná vazba)

Have you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. Without the movement of people, the world would be a very different

Insects that Run Our World: The Decomposers (Ridley Sarah)(Pevná vazba)

A series for young children that explains the vital importance of insects to our

The HR (R)Evolution: Change the Workplace, Change the World (Watkins Alan)(Pevná vazba)

Many observers have suggested that capitalism is fast destroying our planet, concentrating power in a few big companies. Excessive short-termism, leveraged debt, digitisation, and disruption are the new normal. We stand at a critical juncture where the two paths ahead could lead to very different

The Forum of Federations Handbook of Federal Countries 2020 (Griffiths Ann)(Pevná vazba)

Federal models of government have shaped history and demonstrated how diverse people can live together and govern together in relative harmony. The Forum of Federations Handbook of Federal Countries 2020 builds on the previous 2005 edition and offers a much-needed update to this signature resource

Our Mutual Friend (Dickens Charles)(Pevná vazba)

Complete and unabridged. One of BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World. Dickens exposes the corrupting power of money in his last complete novel, Our Mutual Friend, with its expansive cast of characters and interweaving plots.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning,

12 Books That Changed The World - How words and wisdom have shaped our lives (Bragg Melvyn)(Paperback / softback)

Melvyn Bragg explores a controversial selection of British books and their huge impact on