North/South: The Great European Divide (Quinones Ricardo J.)(Pevná vazba)

North/South: The Great European Divide (Quinones Ricardo J.)(Pevná vazba)

North/South focuses on the dramatic changes in the intellectual and political typography of a Europe divided between the countries of the North and of those of the

The Global North-South Atlas: Mapping Global Change (Solarz Marcin Wojciech)(Paperback)

This innovative atlas deconstructs the contemporary image of the North-South divide between developed and underdeveloped countries which was established by the 1980 Brandt Line, and advocates the need for the international community to redraw the global map to be fit for the twenty-first century

Dragon: Fear and Power (Arnold Martin)(Pevná vazba)

From the fire-breathing beasts of North European myth and legend to the Book of Revelation's Great Red Dragon of Hell, from those supernatural agencies of imperial authority in ancient China to the so-called dragon-women who threaten male authority, dragons are a global phenomenon, one that has

North Korea: Warring with the World (Moorcraft Paul)(Pevná vazba)

North Korea remains the most secretive nation on

Richard III in the North (Trow M. J.)(Pevná vazba)

Richard III is England's most controversial king. Forever associated with the murder of his nephews, the Princes in the Tower, he divides the nation. As spectacular as his death at Bosworth in August 1485 - the last king of England to die in battle - the astonishing discovery of his bones under a

Great Pilgrimage Sites of Europe (Brabbs Derry)(Pevná vazba)

An unsurpassable, visual tour of the greatest pilgrimage sites of Europe, from North to South; East to West. Pilgrimage in Europe is currently thriving on a scale that simply could not have been envisaged just a few decades ago. Not only are greater numbers of people now emulating the medieval

Remote Experiences. Extraordinary Travel Adventures from North to South - David De Vleeschauwer, Debbie Pappyn

Escape to our world’s most remote destinations with photographer David De Vleeschauwer and travel journalist Debbie Pappyn. Immerse yourself in 12 journeys that unfold through fascinating firsthand texts and enthralling photographs. With personal accounts revealing useful travel tips, discover an

Great Cities - The Stories Behind the World's most Fascinating Places (DK)(Pevná vazba)

The Shipping Forecast: A Miscellany (Compton Nic)(Pevná vazba)

The rhythmic lullaby of 'North Utsire, South Utsire' has been lulling the nation's insomniacs to sleep for over 90 years. It has inspired songs, poetry and imaginations across the globe - as well as providing a very real service for the nation's seafarers who might fall prey to storms and gales. In

Reproducing Scholten & Baijings (Schouwenberg Louise)(Pevná vazba)

A beautiful insight into the creative processes of one of the most exciting European design duos to have emerged in the last ten years.Reproducing Scholten & Baijings explores this dynamic design duo's relationships with manufacturers such as Herman Miller, Maharam and Mini. Covering all aspects of

North Korea in a Nutshell: A Contemporary Overview (Oh Kongdan)(Pevná vazba)

Explore North Korea, one of the most secretive countries in the world. This thoughtful book provides a concise introduction to North Korea. Two leading experts, Kongdan Oh and Ralph Hassig, trace the country's history from its founding in 1948 and describe the many facets of its political,

The Economic Integration of Europe (Pomfret Richard)(Pevná vazba)

The clearest and most up-to-date account of the achievements--and setbacks--of the European Union since 1945. Europe has been transformed since the Second World War. No longer a checkerboard of entirely sovereign states, the continent has become the largest single-market area in the world, with

Metternich: Strategist and Visionary (Siemann Wolfram)(Pevná vazba)

A compelling new biography that recasts the most important European statesman of the first half of the nineteenth century, famous for his alleged archconservatism, as a friend of realpolitik and reform, pursuing international peace.Metternich has a reputation as the epitome of reactionary

The Hard Slog (James Karl)(Pevná vazba)

The island of Bougainville in the South Pacific was the site of one of the largest and most gruelling campaigns fought by Australian forces during the Second World War. During the offensive against the Japanese from November 1944 to August 1945, more than 500 Australians were killed and two

On the Path to Enlightenment: Heart Advice from the Great Tibetan Masters (Ricard Matthieu)(Paperback)

An anthology of the most inspiring and instructive texts on spiritual enlightenment from great Tibetan masters--handpicked by a best-selling author and Tibetan Buddhist monk Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard has selected and translated some of the most profound and inspiring teachings from the eight

North and South (Gaskell Elizabeth Cleghorn)(Pevná vazba)

Forced to move from the rural tranquillity of southern England to the turbulent northern mill town of Milton, Margaret Hale takes an instant dislike to the dirt and noise that seems to characterize her new home and its inhabitants - even the handsome and charismatic cotton mill owner, John

Crude Britannia: How Oil Shaped a Nation (Marriott James)(Pevná vazba)

Taking the reader on a journey through North East Scotland, Merseyside, South Wales, the Thames Estuary and London, this is the story of Britain's oil-soaked past, present and future. Travelling the country, the authors discover how the financial power and political muscle of an industry built the

Devon Sketchbook (Watson Jim)(Pevná vazba)

Devon Sketchbook will guide you to some 40 favourite places along the north and south coasts of the county, plus a few in Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks. With more than 180 of the author's line and watercolour illustrations and 66 hand drawn maps, Devon Sketchbook is a unique guidebook and

Great Diaries - The world's most remarkable diaries, journals, notebooks, and letters (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Wines of the New South Africa: Tradition and Revolution (James Tim)(Pevná vazba)

Sought after by European aristocrats and a favorite of Napoleon Bonaparte, the sweet wines of Constantia in the Cape Colony were considered to be among the world's best during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. During the first democratic elections in 1994, South Africa began to re-emerge

The Best of Liverpool (Mason Rob)(Pevná vazba)

Liverpool FC is one of the most successful clubs in the world and has won more European trophies than any other English team with six European Cups, three UEFA cups and four Super Cups. The club has also won 18 league titles, seven FA Cups and a record eight League Cups. But the trophies tell only

Yorkshire West Riding: Sheffield and the South (Harman Ruth)(Pevná vazba)

This authoritative guide, the companion to Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North, covers a vast area marked by tremendous diversity of both landscape and buildings. The territory is rich in medieval churches and castles, 17th-century houses and 18th-century mansions, yet it is also

A Tangled Thread (Fraser Anthea)(Pevná vazba)

Three distant households - one in Scotland, one in the north of England and one in the south - have known the pain of losing a loved one. But it takes the suspicious death of Martin Petrie, a stranger from the Scottish Borders killed in a hit and run, to untangle the threads that will draw them

Norfolk 2: North-West and South (Pevsner Nikolaus)(Pevná vazba)

This second volume on Norfolk provides a comprehensive survey from prehistoric times to the present day. The 17th- and 18th-century treasures of King's Lynn are explored, as well as the market towns of Swaffham and Wymondham. Castle remains and medieval churches are also