Sugar: A Global History (Smith Andrew F.)(Pevná vazba)

Sugar: A Global History (Smith Andrew F.)(Pevná vazba)

It's no surprise that sugar has been on our minds for millennia. First cultivated in New Guinea around 8,000 B.C.E., this addictive sweetener has since come to dominate our appetites--whether in candy, desserts, soft drinks, or even pasta sauces--for better and for worse. In this book, Andrew F

Sullivan's Sluggers (Smith Mark Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

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

Beer: A Global History (Smith Gavin D.)(Pevná vazba)

Pilsners, blonde ales, India pale ales, lagers, porters, stouts: the varieties and styles of beer are endless. But as diverse as the drink is, its appeal is universal--beer is the most-consumed alcoholic beverage in the world. From ballparks to restaurants, bars to brewpubs, this multihued beverage

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)

Ferranti - A History (Wilson John F.)(Pevná vazba)

Women's History in Global Perspective, Volume 2 (Smith Bonnie G.)(Paperback)

In Volume 2 of Women's History in Global Perspective, Bonnie G. Smith curates more essays by pioneering thinkers on issues that have shaped the history of women, this time with a focus on particular places and particular eras. The collection examines women from prehistory to ancient civilizations

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

Cardiff's Municipal Buses (Wiltshire Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

Detailed history of the buses of

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

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

Technology and Society: A World History (Ede Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

Technology and Society: A World History explores the creative power of humanity from the age of stone tools to the digital revolution. It introduces technology as a series of systems that allowed us to solve real-world problems and create a global civilization. The history of technology is also the

Tall History of Sugar (Forbes Curdella)(Pevná vazba)

A vivid epic following an unusual couple's mysterious love affair from childhood to adulthood, across rural Jamaica and

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

Courtney's War (Smith Wilbur)(Pevná vazba)

The brand new Courtney Series novel, and the much-anticipated sequel to the global bestseller War

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

Super Sugar (Wood John)(Pevná vazba)

Good Hand - A Memoir of Work, Brotherhood and Transformation in an American Boomtown (F. Smith Michael Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Fight for Everest 1924 (Norton E.F.)(Pevná vazba)

In 1924 a team that included Colonel E.F. Norton, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine arrived in the Himalaya. Could they make the first ascent of the highest mountain on Earth? Before they could find out, tragedy struck, and Mallory and Irvine vanished into the clouds. The Fight for Everest 1924 is

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

Women in the War (Fisher Lucy)(Pevná vazba)

'An important contribution to our recent history' ANDREW MARR 'Absorbing and important' JOAN BAKEWELL 'One of my favourite reads of 2021' GARETH RUSSELL Poignant and inspiring, Women in the War tells the first-hand stories of ten of the last surviving female members of Britain's 'Greatest

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