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

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

Christianity: A Historical Atlas (Ryrie Alec)(Pevná vazba)

The dramatic story of Christianity from its origins to the present day, told through more than one hundred stunning color maps.With over two billion practicing believers today, Christianity has taken root in almost all parts of the globe. Its impact on Europe and the Americas in particular has been

Places of Poetry - Mapping the Nation in Verse(Pevná vazba)

We are delighted to present the best poems from the nationwide Places of Poetry project, selected from over 7,500 entries Poetry lives in the veins of Britain, its farms and moors, its motorways and waterways, highlands and beaches. This anthology brings together time-honoured classics with some of

The Triumphal Arch (Howell Peter)(Pevná vazba)

The entire history of triumphal arches from their Roman origins to the present day. Classicist and architectural historian Peter Howell explores triumphal arches through time, dissecting their cultural and historical significance. Alongside two hundred and fifty full-color illustrations, Howell

Approaches to Psychology (Glassman William)(Paperback / softback)

Provides an introduction to the field of psychology, from its origins to the present, and shows the contribution of psychology to understanding human behaviour and experience. This book introduces students to the five core conceptual frameworks (or approaches) to psychology: biological;

The Craft and Science of Coffee (Folmer Britta)(Pevná vazba)

The Craft and Science of Coffee follows the coffee plant from its origins in East Africa to its current role as a global product that influences millions of lives though sustainable development, economics, and consumer desire. For most, coffee is a beloved beverage. However, for some it is also an

Witchcraft Out of the Shadows: A Complete History (Ruickbie Leo)(Paperback)

This history of witchcraft traces its origins from ancient Greece to the present day and its development into the modern religion of Wicca. The author explores the ideas we have about witchcraft and how today it has been transformed into one of the most radical and fastest growing

The History of the Countryside (Rackham Oliver)(Paperback)

From its earliest origins to the present day, this award-winning, beautifully written book describes the endlessly changing character of Britain's countryside. 'A classic' Richard Mabey Exploring the natural and man-made features of the land - fields, highways, hedgerows, fens, marshes, rivers,

Two Handed Sword: History, Design and Use (Melville Neil)(Pevná vazba)

Traces the development of the two-handed sword from its origins in Germany around 1300 to its abandonment as a combat (as opposed to ceremonial) weapon around

A Companion to Pastoral Poetry of the English Renaissance (Chaudhuri Sukanta)(Pevná vazba)

An essential supplement to Pastoral poetry of the English Renaissance: An anthology. The full-length introduction offers a historical and critical analysis of the pastoral tradition and the circulation of

Art of Blue Sky Studios (Friedman Jake S.)(Pevná vazba)

Tells the tale of Blue Sky's success, from its origins as a live-action vfx company to its reinvention as a driving force in computer-generated animation. With exclusive access to artists who have made characters like Scrat, Manny, and Sid the Sloth household names, this book offers an in-depth

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

Food for Thought (Gray Annie)(Pevná vazba)

A gorgeous anthology of poetry, fiction and essays about food from your favorite classic

French Poetry - From Medieval to Modern Times(Pevná vazba)

From the troubadours of the Middle Ages to the titans of modern poetry, from Rabelais and Ronsard to Jacques Reda and Yves Bonnefoy, French Poetry offers English-speaking readers a one-volume introduction to a rich and varied

Conservatism: The Fight for a Tradition (Fawcett Edmund)(Pevná vazba)

A fresh and sharp-eyed history of political conservatism from its nineteenth-century origins to today's hard RightFor two hundred years, conservatism has defied its reputation as a backward-looking creed by confronting and adapting to liberal modernity. By doing so, the Right has won long periods

Dark Awakenings (Cardin Matt)(Pevná vazba)

From its earliest origins, the human religious impulse has been fundamentally bound up with an experience of primordial horror. The German theologian Rudolf Otto located the origin of human religiosity in an ancient experience of 'daemonic dread.' American horror writer H.P. Lovecraft asserted that

Harmonic Experience: Tonal Harmony from Its Natural Origins to Its Modern Expression (Mathieu W. a.)(Pevná vazba)

An exploration of musical harmony from its ancient fundamentals to its most complex modern progressions, addressing how and why it resonates emotionally and spiritually in the individual. W. A. Mathieu, an accomplished author and recording artist, presents a way of learning music that reconnects

Poetry Speaks to Children [With CD] (Paschen Elise)(Pevná vazba)

New York Times Bestseller!In the tradition of Poetry Speaks, the anthology named a Best Book of 2002 by School Library Journal, and praised by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer as a volume to delight longtime lovers of poetry and to spark new love for poetry, especially among the young, Sourcebooks

African Voices: Poetry & Tales (Koinange Wanjiru)(Pevná vazba)

African poetry is unique in its complexity, both because of its linguistic diversity and the devastating impact of colonialism and slavery. From the traditional oral poets to the vast outpouring of writing generated throughout the Atlantic slave trade, beautifully lyrical and haunting works are

The Craft of Gin (Knoll Aaron J.)(Pevná vazba)

The Craft of Gin explores the history of Gin production from its crude origins in medieval Europe to the finely honed spirits of twenty-first century craft distillers. The book describes how gin is made, the primary botanicals used in its production, tasting notes for fifty craft gins from around

Water: A Visual and Scientific History (Challoner Jack)(Pevná vazba)

The story of the most abundant substance on Earth, from its origins in the birth of stars billions of years ago to its importance in the living world. Water is so ubiquitous in our lives that it is easy to take for granted. The average American uses ninety gallons of water a day; nearly every

A History of Art History (Wood Christopher S.)(Pevná vazba)

An authoritative history of art history from its medieval origins to its modern predicaments In this wide-ranging and authoritative book, the first of its kind in English, Christopher Wood tracks the evolution of the historical study of art from the late middle ages through the rise of the modern

Audio Technology, Music, and Media: From Sound Wave to Reproduction (Ashbourn Julian)(Pevná vazba)

This book provides a true A to Z of recorded sound, from its inception to the present day, outlining how technologies, techniques, and social attitudes have changed things, noting what is good and what is less good. The author starts by discussing the physics of sound generation and propagation. He

Cabana Anthology (Mondadori Martina)(Pevná vazba)

Cabana Anthology, drawn from the sought-after, sumptuous biannual Cabana magazine, celebrates the most luxurious personal statements in interior design, lifestyle, architecture, and all related luxuries. Founded in 2014 by Martina Mondadori Sartogo, Cabana Anthology features the very best