Pickles: A Global History (Davison Jan)(Pevná vazba)

Pickles: A Global History (Davison Jan)(Pevná vazba)

From the fiery kimchi of Korea to American dill spears; from the spicy achar of India to the ceviche of Latin America; from Europe's sauerkraut to brined herrings and chutneys, pickles are unquestionably a global food. They are also of the moment. Growing interest in naturally fermented

A Global History of Architecture (Ching Francis D. K.)(Pevná vazba)

The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this

Saffron: A Global History (Ganeshram Ramin)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the dramatic history of the world's most expensive spice in Saffron: A Global History. Literally worth their weight in gold, sunset-red saffron threads are prized internationally. Saffron can be found in cave art in Mesopotamia, in the frescoes of ancient Santorini, in the dyed wrappings of

Yoghurt: A Global History (Hersh June)(Pevná vazba)

Yoghurt: A Global History is a fascinating look at the rich history of yoghurt, from its earliest awakenings in Neolithic times to the modern-day culinary phenomenon it has become. The book delves into its nutritious properties, analyzes worldwide consumption, and explores the new developments in

Dining Out: A Global History of Restaurants (Rawson Katie)(Pevná vazba)

Francis Davison (Lambirth Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

Soda and Fizzy Drinks: A Global History (Levin Judith)(Pevná vazba)

An effervescent exploration of the global history and myriad symbolic meanings of carbonated beverages. More than eighty years before the invention of Coca-Cola, sweet carbonated drinks became popular around the world, provoking arguments remarkably similar to those they prompt today. Are they

Josephine Butler: A Very Brief History (Robinson Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Games People Played: A Global History of Sports (Vamplew Wray)(Pevná vazba)

Now in paperback, this first global history of sports offers all spectators and participants a reason to cheer--and to think. Games People Played is, surprisingly, the first global history of sports. The book shows how sports have been practiced, experienced, and made meaningful by players and fans

Self-Portrait as 47 Pickles (Wurm Erwin)(Pevná vazba)

Half Lives - The Unlikely History of Radium (Santos Lucy Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Lucy Jane Santos presents the surprising history of radium in everyday

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science (Rhys Morus Iwan)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first-ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both the East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean

The Worlds of the Indian Ocean: A Global History (Beaujard Philippe)(Pevná vazba)

Europe's place in history is re-assessed in this first comprehensive history of the ancient world, centering on the Indian Ocean and its role in pre-modern globalization. Philippe Beaujard presents an ambitious and comprehensive global history of the Indian Ocean world, from the earliest state

Sir Banister Fletcher's Global History of Architecture (Fraser Murray)(Pevná vazba)

Sir Banister Fletcher's A History of Architecture is the acknowledged classic work of architectural history reference. Since the first edition was published in 1896, it has been declared the 'Book of the Century' by the American Institute of Architects and it has become essential reading for

Timelines: The Events That Shaped History (Haywood John)(Pevná vazba)

John Haywood presents a grand sweep of global history in an immediately accessible format via concise, insightful and engaging text summaries alongside timelines, maps and illustrations. There are 50 sections, each dealing with significant moments in the human story from the origins of our first

A World at Sea: Maritime Practices and Global History (Benton Lauren)(Pevná vazba)

The past twenty-five years have brought a dramatic expansion of scholarship in maritime history, including new research on piracy, long-distance trade, and seafaring cultures. Yet maritime history still inhabits an isolated corner of world history, according to editors Lauren Benton and Nathan

Making Preserves: 150 Jams, Jellies, Chutneys and Pickles (Atkinson Catherine)(Pevná vazba)

Everything you need for successful preserving, with jams, jellies, pickles, chutneys and relishes, photographed

Pudding: A Global History (Quinzio Jeri)(Pevná vazba)

Pudding usually brings to mind flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and tapioca, but prepackaged pudding cups don t even scratch the surface of global pudding varieties the term can denote dishes containing candied fruits and nuts or even frugal blends of little more than flour and suet. Pudding: A

Great Cities in History(Pevná vazba)

From the origins of urbanization in Mesopotamia to the global metropolises of today, great cities have marked the development of human civilization.The Great Cities in History tells their stories, starting with the earliest, from Uruk and Memphis to Jerusalem and Alexandria. Next come the fabulous

Decolonization: A Short History (Jansen Jan C.)(Pevná vazba)

A concise and accessible history of decolonization in the twentieth centuryThe end of colonial rule in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean was one of the most important and dramatic developments of the twentieth century. In the decades after World War II, dozens of new states emerged as actors in

Tata: The Global Corporation That Built Indian Capitalism (Raianu Mircea)(Pevná vazba)

An eye-opening portrait of global capitalism spanning 150 years, told through the history of the Tata corporation. Nearly a century old, the grand fa ade of Bombay House is hard to miss in the historic business district of Mumbai. This is the iconic global headquarters of the Tata Group, a

Superpower Interrupted: The Chinese History of the World (Schuman Michael)(Pevná vazba)

This global history as the Chinese would write it gives brilliant and unconventional insights for understanding China's role in the world, especially the drive to 'Make China Great Again.' We in the West routinely ask: 'What does China want?' The answer is quite simple: the superpower status it

The Who Was? History of the World: Deluxe Edition (Manzanero Paula K.)(Pevná vazba)

This timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai, and includes ten pages of bobblehead stickers More than 150 Who Was? subjects gathered into a single hardcover title This deluxe edition serves as a companion to the entire series, with a foil

Discover and Do: Vikings (Lacey Jane)(Pevná vazba)

DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun history