Swansea Copper: A Global History (Evans Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Swansea Copper: A Global History (Evans Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Eighteenth-century Swansea, Wales, was to copper what nineteenth-century Manchester was to cotton or twentieth-century Detroit to the automobile. Beginning around 1700, Swansea became the place where a revolutionary new method of smelting copper, later christened the Welsh Process, flourished

Little History of Swansea (Gwynn David)(Pevná vazba)

This small book details the full history of Swansea in an engaging and accessible way. Here we will trace the growth of the medieval town, the rise of the Port of Swansea, the industrial heritage of the area and the fate that befell the town during the Second World War. Much has changed over the

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)

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

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

Lost Tramways of Wales: Swansea and Mumbles (Waller Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Behind the Lens: My Life (Suchet David)(Pevná vazba)

Daily Mail Showbiz Memoir of the Year'A beautiful book' Chris Evans 'Terrifically entertaining' Mail on Sunday 'An arresting photographic voyage through the life and loves of this enigmatic English star' S magazine 'Though not a conventional autobiography, we learn what makes the national treasure

Springwatch: The 2019 Almanac (Bright Michael)(Pevná vazba)

'Beautiful, fun, a great book... the best book ever written ' - Chris Evans 'It is a brilliant book, a toolkit, packed full of information - even I learnt a few new things ' - Chris Packham Explore the world outside your window.For 13 years the BBC's Springwatch and its sister programmes,

What Is History?: With a New Introduction by Richard J. Evans (Carr E.)(Pevná vazba)

Evans has written an extensive new introduction that discusses the origins and the impact of the book, and assesses its relevance in the age of twenty-first century postmodernism and epistemological

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

Hockey in Pictures: A Visual History (Caulfield Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Through more than 200 stunning photographs, Hockey In Pictures charts the history of the sport across more than a century of action on the ice. Exploring hockey's rise from a humble pastime to one of the most exciting and popular sports in the world, it showcases key events and unforgettable

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

Death Dues (Evans Geraldine)(Pevná vazba)

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

Enamelling on Copper (Johnson Pat)(Pevná vazba)

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

With SOE in Greece: The Wartime Experiences of Captain Pat Evans (Evans Tom)(Pevná vazba)

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

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

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