The Enlightenment: A Beginner's Guide (O'Hara Kieron)(Paperback)

The Enlightenment: A Beginner's Guide (O'Hara Kieron)(Paperback)

Blamed for the bloody disasters of the 20th century: Auschwitz, the Gulags, globalisation, Islamic terrorism; heralded as the harbinger of reason, equality, and the end of arbitrary rule, the Enlightenment has been nothing if not divisive. To this day historians disagree over when it was, where it

History of Science: A Beginner's Guide (Johnston Sean F.)(Paperback)

From magic to the Enlightenment; Darwinism to nuclear weapons Weaving together intellectual history, philosophy, and social studies, Sean Johnston offers a unique appraisal of the history of science and the nature of this evolving discipline. Science is all-encompassing and new developments are

Introducing the Enlightenment: A Graphic Guide (Spencer Lloyd)(Paperback)

Introducing the Enlightenment is the essential guide to the giants of the EnlightenmentAdam Smith, Samuel Johnson, Immanuel Kant, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the leading thinkers of the age, the men and women who believed that

The Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens: How to Raise a Happy Backyard Flock (Kuo Anne)(Paperback)

A beginner's guide to ruling the roost and raising happy backyard chickens The Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens makes it easy to start keeping these surprisingly smart birds right in your own backyard. From constructing coops to rearing chicks, you'll learn everything you need to know to make

The Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started (Anthis Christina)(Paperback)

The essential beginner's guide to healing with essential oils. The Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils puts the power of natural healing in your hands. This simple guide distills the knowledge you need to unlock the potential of commonly found essential oils. Start making nourishing, all-natural,

Surfing: A Beginner's Guide (Alderson Alf)(Paperback)

Surfing: A Beginner's Guide has been the go-to surf book for beginners since 1996. This third edition, now with the endorsement of Surfing England, takes you through all the vital steps to become a surfer: you will learn where to surf, when to surf and how to surf safely.You will learn the

Beginner's Guide to the iPhone (Kantaris Noel)(Paperback / softback)

The Times Beginner's Guide to Bridge (Robson Andrew)(Paperback)

A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life (Santideva)(Paperback)

A guide to the Bodhisattva ideal and the process of enlightenment, this edition of the classic Buddhist treatise 'will stand for many years as the standard English translation' (Publishers Weekly) In the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, there is no single treatise more deeply revered or

Modern Slavery: A Beginner's Guide (Bales Kevin)(Paperback)

Written by the world's leading experts and campaigners, Modern Slavery: A Beginner's Guide blends original research with shocking first-hand accounts from slaves themselves around the world to reveal the truth behind one of the worst humanitarian crises facing us today. Only a handful of slaves are

Stargazing: Beginners Guide to Astronomy (Royal Observatory Greenwich)(Paperback)

This is the perfect beginner's guide to astronomy for use in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. It discusses how to plan your stargazing and what you can see with your eyes, as well as how to choose binoculars and telescopes and what you can see using them. The book also offers seasonal

A Beginner's Guide to the Traditional Latin Mass (Little Derya)(Paperback)

Beginner's Guide to the Periodic Table (Arbuthnott Gill (Author))(Paperback / softback)

How to Play Harmonica: A Complete Guide for Beginners (Brocksmith Blake)(Paperback)

This easy-to-understand beginner's guide provides an introduction to playing the harmonica and includes helpful information about basic techniques, tools, and music knowledge. Learn to play the harmonica with this step-by-step guide perfect for beginners. With just this book and your harmonica in

Light of the World: A Beginner's Guide to Advent (Levine Amy Jill)(Paperback)

In Light of the World: A Beginner's Guide to Advent, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the story of the birth of Jesus. Join her as she traces the Christmas narrative through the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to

Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop: Characters (3DTotal Publishing)(Paperback)

Following the very successful Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop, this latest book explores techniques used in character

How to Play Ukulele: A Complete Guide for Beginners (Scanlan Dan)(Paperback)

Learn to play the ukulele with this beginner's guide that features information about basic techniques, tools, and music knowledge. What do George Clooney, Zooey Deschanel, Ryan Gosling and James Franco all have in common? Answer: they all play the

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Growing Vegetables at Home (McSheehy Jill)(Paperback)

Grow a flourishing vegetable garden with the ultimate guide for beginners Gardeners never forget the first time they enjoyed a ripe, juicy tomato plucked straight from the vine or savored a crisp, fresh salad made with ingredients from their backyard. Start growing your first crop today with

Figure It Out!: The Beginner's Guide to Drawing People (Hart Christopher)(Paperback)

A beginners guide to drawing people! Chris Hart has a head for figures -- human figures, that is. Not only does he draw them with incredible style and flair, he also has a friendly, accessible teaching style that makes his how-to books super-sellers. In this unique figure-drawing course, Chris

Enlightenment Edinburgh: A Guide (Szatkowski Sheila)(Paperback)

During the 18th century, Edinburgh was the intellectual hub of the Western world. Adam Smith, David Hume, Dugald Stewart and Adam Ferguson delivered their diverse tomes on philosophy and political economy. Others such as James Hutton, Joseph Black, Lord Hailes, Sir John Clerk of Eldin and Robert

Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate: How to Create Art on an Ipad(r) (Publishing 3dtotal)(Paperback)

Learn how to paint on your iPad like the professionals in Beginner's Guide to Procreate, a comprehensive introduction to this industry-standard software. Accessible and versatile, Procreate is an ideal tool for anyone wanting to give digital painting a go. Step-by-step tutorials, quick tips, and

Stress-Free SAT: A Step-By-Step Beginner's Guide to SAT Preparation (The Princeton Review)(Paperback)

8 STEPS TO SAT SUCCESS Stress-Free SAT is a simplified, user-friendly beginner's guide to this crucial college admission test. It walks readers painlessly through the major touchpoints of their SAT journey, from getting familiar with the exam, to setting a target score and figuring out how to

The Rinzai Zen Way: A Guide to Practice (Moore Meido)(Paperback)

The first accessible beginner's guide to Rinzai Zen practice. The recognition of the true nature of oneself and the universe is the aim of Rinzai Zen--but that experience, known as kensho, is really just the beginning of a life of refining that discovery and putting it into practice in the world

Jazz: A Beginner's Guide (Nicholson Stuart)(Paperback)

This definitive guide includes a unique chapter-by-chapter playlist for the reader. Jazz: A Beginner's Guide is a lively and highly accessible introduction to a global musical phenomenon. Award-winning music journalist and author Stuart Nicholson takes the reader on an entertaining journey from