Mystery of the Exploding Teeth and Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine (Morris Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

Mystery of the Exploding Teeth and Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine (Morris Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

A-Z of Curiosities of the Yorkshire Dales (Strevens Summer)(Paperback / softback)

Exploring the origins, history and culture behind over two hundred 'curiosities' from across the region, some of which have not been revealed in print

Matter of the Heart - A History of the Heart in Eleven Operations (Morris Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

In eleven landmark operations, Thomas Morris tells us stories of triumph, reckless bravery, swaggering arrogance, jealousy and rivalry, and incredible ingenuity, from the trail-blazing 'blue baby' procedure to the first human heart

Arms of Nemesis (Saylor Steven)(Paperback / softback)

A perfect blend of mystery and history from the bestselling author of Roma and

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

Time's Anvil - England, Archaeology and the Imagination (Morris Richard)(Paperback / softback)

A personal and lyrical rediscovery of the history of England through archaeology and the imagination. History thrives on stories. TIME'S ANVIL explores archaeology's influence on what such stories say, how they are told, who tells them and how we listen. In a dazzlingly wide-ranging exploration,

Short, Illustrated History of... Medicine (Miles John C.)(Paperback / softback)

A curated collection of the best examples of medical discoveries and inventions from

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine (Jackson Mark)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine celebrates the richness and variety of medical history around the world. In recent decades, the history of medicine has emerged as a rich and mature sub-discipline within history, but the strength of the field has not precluded vigorous debates about

Viking Britain - A History (Williams Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

A new narrative history of the Viking Age, interwoven with exploration of the physical remains and landscapes that the Vikings fashioned and walked: their rune-stones and ship burials, settlements and battlefields.To many, the word `Viking' brings to mind red scenes of rape and pillage, of

Other Queen (Gregory Philippa)(Paperback / softback)

A dramatic novel of passion, politics and betrayal from the author of The Other Boleyn

The World of Cycling According to G (Thomas Geraint)(Paperback)

FROM GERAINT THOMAS, WINNER OF THE 2018 TOUR DE FRANCELike no other cycling book, from no other rider - Britain's cycling star shares his unique take on the world of cyclingSit back or saddle up as double Olympic gold medallist and multiple world champion Geraint Thomas gives you a warts and all

Legacy - The Difficult History of J Lyons and the Family Behind It (Harding Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

History of Reading (Manguel Alberto)(Paperback / softback)

This history of reading goes from the earliest examples of the clay tablets and cuneiform of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to today's digital revolution. It argues that it is the demands of the reader, acting alongside the will of the writer, that is the evolutionary motor of literary

Exploding Bullets in the American Civil War (Stamm Lisa M.)(Paperback)

Exploding Bullets in the American Civil War explores the history, use and manufacturing of this devastating round in one of the United States most brutal conflicts. Also included is a discussion of mistaken identity bullets as well as northern and southern perspectives and personal accounts from

The History of Middle-Earth 05: The Lost Road and Other Writings - J. R. R. Tolkien, Tolkien Christopher

The fifth volume of the History of Middle-earth, containing the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion

Scent of Almonds and Other Stories (Lackberg Camilla)(Paperback / softback)

THE SCENT OF ALMONDS AND OTHER STORIES is a collection of short stories from the No.1 international bestseller Camilla Lackberg. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo

Scotland - a New History (Lynch Michael)(Paperback / softback)

From Bannockburn and Robert the Bruce to the union of the crowns and Mary, Queen of Scots; from the Reformation and John Knox, to the Enlightenment and the Highland Clearances, and right up to devolution, this book tells the history of a country that has experienced centuries of dramatic

Concise History of the Arabs (McHugo John)(Paperback / softback)

New and updated edition covering fourteen centuries of Arab history, from the rise of Islam to the aftermath of the Arab uprisings. Well received this is an accessible introduction to the history of the Arab world for the general reader. Contains nine maps, glossary, notes, bibliography,

The Lives of the Novel: A History (Pavel Thomas G.)(Paperback)

A bold new account of the history of the novel, from ancient Greece to the present This is a bold and original original history of the novel from ancient Greece to the vibrant world of contemporary fiction. In this wide-ranging survey, Thomas Pavel argues that the driving force behind the novel's

Mystery of the Night Watchers (Howell A.M.)(Paperback / softback)

From the award-winning author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, A.M. Howell, comes a gripping new adventure filled with buried secrets and dark lies, set against the evocative backdrop of the Edwardian

Fudebakudo - The Way of the Exploding Pen (Beholder)(Paperback / softback)

PopCo (Thomas Scarlett)(Paperback / softback)

The mindmelting classic of puzzles, maths and globalisation from the bestselling author of The End of Mr

Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities - Antonio Paolucci, Giulia Carciotto

Cabinets of curiosities fascinated people of the 16th and 17th centuries. From crocodiles, minerals, and corals to paintings, ivory trophies, measuring instruments, and incredible automata, it was a glimpse into a world full of natural wonders and treasures that aimed to reflect the order of the

Prague in Black and Gold - The History of a City (Demetz Peter)(Paperback / softback)

From the Velvet Revolution to the disturbing world of Franz Kafka, from the devestation of the Thirty Years War to the musical elegance of Mozart and Dvorak, Prague is steeped in a wealth of history and culture. PRAGUE IN BLACK AND GOLD is a first class history of this unique city, allowing us to