Key Buildings from Prehistory to the Present - Andrew Ballantyne

Key Buildings from Prehistory to the Present - Andrew Ballantyne

Nejnovější kniha z velmi úspěšné edice představuje okolo 150 nejvýznamnějších staveb v dějinách architektury - od pyramid a Parthenonu až po nejnovější díla současných architektů. Budovy jsou v knize řazeny do kapitol podle jejich typu, každá kapitola začíná

Disko Bay (Campbell Nancy)(Paperback)

This collection surveys the culture of arctic Greenland from prehistory to the present, with a focus on the hardships experienced by indigenous communities under colonial rule during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The poems address the tensions between modern life and traditional means of

France: A Short History - Jeremy Black

A concise history of France from prehistory to the present, recounting the great events and personalities and exploring France's cultural and political influence today. Artists, martyrs, kings, revolutionaries: France’s sense of national identity is inextricably linked to its dramatic history,

Climate and Society in Ireland: From Prehistory to the Present (Kelly James)(Paperback)

Can a long-term perspective on human adaptations to climate change inform Ireland's response to the crisis we face today?Climate and Society in Ireland is a collection of essays, commissioned by the Royal Irish Academy, that provides a multi-period, interdisciplinary perspective on one of the most

Secret Intelligence: A Reader (Andrew Christopher)(Paperback)

The second edition of Secret Intelligence: A Reader brings together key essays from the field of intelligence studies, blending classic works on concepts and approaches with more recent essays dealing with current issues and ongoing debates about the future of intelligence. Secret intelligence has

Explaining Terrorism: Causes, Processes and Consequences (Crenshaw Martha)(Paperback)

This volume comprises some of the key essays by Professor Crenshaw, from 1972 to the present-day, on the causes, processes and consequences of terrorism. Since the early 1970s, scholars and practitioners have tried to explain terrorism and to assess the effectiveness of government responses to

End of the Party (Rawnsley Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

Including inside accounts of all the key events from 9/11 and the Iraq War to the financial crisis and the parliamentary expenses scandal, the author takes us through the triumphs and tribulations of New

Present Future (Perelmuter Guy)(Paperback)

Learn from the past. Understand the present. Explore the future.' . . . Present Future is a fascinating, expert look at the history of the key technological advances affecting life today, and preparation for the exponential leaps yet to come. . . . '-BILL MARIS, Founder and First CEO of Google

The Battle and the Breeze - R. M. Ballantyne - e-kniha

eBook:,‘The Battle and the Breeze’ is a historical adventure story from author R.M. Ballantyne. Bill Bowls is a member of the British Navy, along with friends Ben Bolter and Tom Riggles. Together the trio find themselves caught up in all kinds of incidents whilst serving with the Navy, and even

Architecture: A Very Short Introduction (Ballantyne Andrew)(Paperback)

This highly original and sophisticated look at architecture helps us to understand the cultural significance of the buildings that surround us. It avoids the traditional style-spotting approach and instead gives us an idea of what it is about buildings that moves us, and what it is that makes them

Timber-Framed Buildings (Hayman Richard)(Paperback)

A beautifully illustrated guide to timber-framed buildings and how they have been constructed from medieval times to the nineteenth century. Timber-framed buildings are a distinctive and treasured part of Britain's heritage. The oldest of them are medieval but their numbers peaked in the sixteenth

Foundations of Economics: Fifth Edition (Gillespie Andrew)(Paperback)

Andrew Gillespie's Foundations of Economics is the perfect introduction to all of the key economic principles students need to know. A combination of crystal clear explanation and unrivalled learning support makes this the most user-friendly textbook available, coaching students in their journey

Economics for Business 3e P (Gillespie Andrew)(Paperback)

Andrew Gillespie's Economics for Business is the perfect introduction to all of the key economic concepts business students need to know. Crystal clear explanation and a dynamic writing style are complemented by unrivalled learning support to motivate students to get to grips with the fundamentals

History in Progress: Pupil Book 3 (1901-Present) (Collier Martin)(Paperback / softback)

Exciting and engaging material supports key themes from the new Programme of Study. Differentiated, colour-coded tasks offer well-structured progression to motivate every pupil. A clear focus on chronology and a greater balance of British, European and World History increases the relevance of

Alien Information Theory: Psychedelic Drug Technologies and the Cosmic Game (Gallimore Andrew R.)(Paperback)

Since prehistory, humans have used a range of psychedelic drugs for communion with the gods, connection with nature, or for the pure pleasure and wonder they generate as they transform the mind and the world. But one natural psychedelic in particular towers above the rest in its astonishing power

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

Exile from Eden (Smith Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

From New York Times bestselling author Andrew Smith comes the stunning, long-awaited sequel to the groundbreaking Printz Honor Book Grasshopper

Romanian Poetry from its Origins to the Present: A Bilingual Anthology (Reynaud Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

Romanian Poetry from its Origins to the Present is the most comprehensive bilingual representation of Romanian poetry (English translation side by side with the Romanian original), starting with the earliest discovered poems, to contemporary poets - some of them born only a couple of decades ago

Chinese Photobook - From the 1900s to the Present (WassinkLundgren)(Pevná vazba)

A Short History of China: From Ancient Dynasties to Economic Powerhouse (Kerr Gordon)(Paperback)

From the beginnings of Chinese prehistory right through to internet censorship, a comprehensive introduction to the sprawling history of this enormous countryAnabsorbing introduction to more than 4,000 years of Chinese history, this book tells the stories of the tyrants, despots, femmes fatales,

Food in Art: From Prehistory to the Renaissance (Riley Gillian)(Pevná vazba)

From Giuseppe Arcimboldo's painting of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II as a heap of fruits and vegetables to artists depicting lavish banquets for wealthy patrons, food and art are remarkably intertwined. In this richly illustrated book, Gillian Riley provides fresh insight into how the

Fire Court (Taylor Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

From No.1 bestselling author Andrew Taylor comes the sequel to the phenomenally successful The Ashes of

Botanical Buildings: When Plants Meet Architecture (Baehner Judith)(Pevná vazba)

Botanical Buildings brings together the greenest, most inspiring architecture projects from all over the world, offering inspiration, surprising images, and practical

A History of the World (Marr Andrew)(Paperback)

From the earliest civilizations to the twenty-first century, Andrew Marr's A History of the World is a compelling global journey through human