Jakarta: History of a Misunderstood City (Linde Herald Van Der)(Paperback)

Jakarta: History of a Misunderstood City (Linde Herald Van Der)(Paperback)

Jakarta is a fascinating city. Its attraction lies in the incredibly wide variety of people - Indonesians, Chinese, Indians, Arabs, and Europeans - who have arrived over the centuries, bringing with them their own habits, folklore, and culture. Their descendants have resulted in a vibrant mix of

The Joy of Dahlias (Van Der Slot Linda)(Pevná vazba)

This inspirational book explores every aspect of the dahlia - from its history, to sustainable cultivation, to a newly revived passion for the

Manifesto Architecture: The Ghost of Mies (Colomina Beatriz)(Paperback)

A history of the modern architectural manifesto, with a focus on Mies van der Rohe.The history of the avant-garde (in art, architecture, literature) can't be separated from the history of its engagement with mass media. It is not just that the avant-garde used media to publicize its work; the work

The Book of Jakarta: A City in Short Fiction (Fransisca Hanna)(Paperback)

From down-and-out philosophers to roadside entertainers, the characters in these stories see Jakarta from all angles. Traversing different neighbourhoods and social strata, their stories capture the energy, aspirations, and ever-changing landscape of what is also the world's fastest-sinking

Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States (Lind Michael)(Paperback)

A sweeping and original work of economic history by Michael Lind, one of America's leading intellectuals, Land of Promise recounts the epic story of America's rise to become the world's dominant economy. As ideological free marketers continue to square off against Keynesians in Congress and the

Royal Greenwich: A History in Kings and Queens (Van Der Merwe Pieter)(Pevná vazba)

A sprawling, beautifully illustrated history of the royal heritage of Greenwich, written by one of its leading experts The royal history of Greenwich stretches back to the mid-fifteenth century, when it was the site of a major royal palace. The beautiful Queen's House, completed in the 1630s, is

Inner City Pressure: The Story of Grime (Hancox Dan)(Paperback)

A GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, PITCHFORK, NPR, METRO AND HERALD SCOTLAND BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2018'The definitive grime biography' NME'A landmark genre history' PitchforkThe year 2000. As Britain celebrates the new millennium, something is stirring in the crumbling council estates of inner-city London

The Korean War: A History (Cumings Bruce)(Paperback)

A BRACING ACCOUNT OF A WAR THAT IS EITHER MISUNDERSTOOD, FORGOTTEN, OR WILLFULLY IGNORED For Americans, it was a discrete conflict lasting from 1950 to 1953. But for the Asian world the Korean War was a generations-long struggle that still haunts contemporary events. With access to new evidence and

Red Fortress - The Secret Heart of Russia's History (Merridale Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

Winner of the Wolfson Prize 2013 and Herald Books of the Year 2014, this book revels in both the drama of the Kremlin and its sheer unexpectedness: an impregnable fortress which has repeatedly been devastated, a symbol of all that is Russian substantially created by Italians

Collegium Chronicles, Vol. 4 - Redoubt (Lackey Mercedes)(Paperback / softback)

Mags, a young Herald trainee in Haven, the capital city of Valdemar, has very rare talents. Recognising this, the King's Own Herald trains Mags as a spy, tasking him with uncovering the secrets of a mysterious new enemy who has taken an interest in Mags himself. Why is an even deeper

New York City History (Swacker Bob)(Paperback)

New York City History is essential reading not only for fans of regional history, but for readers who wish to understand the American experience through the heartbeat of one of our greatest cities. With a focus on the stories that built the city, historian Bob Swacker explores the growth and

A Democratic Theory of Judgment (Zerilli Linda M. G.)(Paperback)

In this sweeping look at political and philosophical history, Linda M. G. Zerilli unpacks the tightly woven core of Hannah Arendt's unfinished work on a tenacious modern problem: how to judge critically in the wake of the collapse of inherited criteria of judgment. Engaging a remarkable breadth of

Stories Rabbits Tell: A Natural and Cultural History of a Misunderstood Creature (Davis Susan E.)(Paperback)

Revered as a symbol of fertility, sexuality, purity and childhood, beloved as a children's pet and widely represented in the myths, art and collectibles of almost every culture, the rabbit is one of the most popular animals known to humans. Ironically, it has also been one of the most misunderstood

Wonderful Worms (Glaser Linda)(Paperback)

'A celebration and natural history of the helpful 'underground gardeners'.'--Kirkus Reviews Wonderful Worms encourages an appreciation for the small creatures of the earth by explaining the vital role that earthworms play in the planet's ecosystem. The book also contains informative charts and

The Ascent of Man (Bronowski Jacob)(Paperback)

A new paperback edition of Dr. Bronowski's classic history of humankind, with a foreword by Richard DawkinsDr. Jacob Bronowksi's classic traces the development of human society through our understanding of science. First published in 1973 to accompany the groundbreaking BBC television series, it is

Kilkenny - City of Heritage (Dargan Pat)(Paperback)

Kilkenny: City of Heritage, is an expertly researched but accessibly written history of the streetscapes and buildings that define Kilkenny

The City of God (Augustine)(Paperback)

One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities--representing the omnipresent struggle between

Intimate War - An Oral History of the Helmand Conflict (Martin Mike)(Paperback / softback)

A striking insight into how well-meaning outsiders have repeatedly misunderstood the conflict in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, and inadvertently exacerbated the

City of God (Augustine of Hippo)(Paperback)

St Augustine, bishop of Hippo, was one of the central figures in the history of Christianity, and City of God is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defence of the faith at a time when the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse, it examines the ancient pagan religions

A History of the Bible - The Book and Its Faiths (Barton Dr John)(Paperback / softback)

A-Z of Birmingham: Places-People-History (Homer Andrew)(Paperback)

Birmingham - Britain's second largest city - lies in the heart of the country. Nicknamed 'city of a thousand trades', it became the workshop of England in the Industrial Revolution and as the centre of the Midlands Enlightenment was a hotbed of scientific thinking and technological innovation. The

Dr Johnson's London (Picard Liza)(Paperback / softback)

The everyday realities of life in the city of Hogarth, Fielding and Dr Johnson, by the author of the bestselling Elizabeth's

Other Side of Stone (Cracknell Linda)(Paperback / softback)

The history of a Perthshire woollen mill told through the lives of those locked in and out of its walls, their stories tied together by the impact of industrialisation on rural Scotland and the struggle for women's

The Granite Men: A History of the Granite Industries of Aberdeen and North East Scotland (Fiddes Jim)(Paperback)

A comprehensive history of the industries of the Granite City of