The History of Astronomy (Hoskin Michael)(Paperback)

The History of Astronomy (Hoskin Michael)(Paperback)

This is a fascinating introduction to the history of Western astronomy, from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-nineteenth century. Historical records are first found in Babylon and Egypt, and after two millennia the arithmetical astronomy of the Babylonians merged with the

Illustrated History of Thailand (2nd edition) (Hoskin John)(Paperback / softback)

This fully illustrated history is divided geographically according to the sequence of succeeding Thai kingdoms. Each section follows a historical chronology, covering accounts of major events during each reign, with an assessment of the character of individual kings and their particular

Astronomy - An Illustrated History of the Universe (Jackson Tom)(Pevná vazba)

Here is the essential guide to astronomy, an authoritative reference book and timeline that traces how, over many centuries, great minds have figured out where we and our planet fit in the great expanse of the

Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States (Lind Michael)(Paperback)

A sweeping and original work of economic history by Michael Lind, one of America's leading intellectuals, Land of Promise recounts the epic story of America's rise to become the world's dominant economy. As ideological free marketers continue to square off against Keynesians in Congress and the

A Queer History of the United States (Bronski Michael)(Paperback)

Winner of the Stonewall Book Award in nonfiction The first comprehensive history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender America, from pre-1492 to the present 'Readable, radical, and smart--a must read.'--Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home Intellectually dynamic and endlessly provocative, this

A Brief History of the House of Windsor (Paterson Michael)(Paperback)

This Brief History tells the story of The House of Windsor. Starting with George V and going through Charles, Prince of Wales, all the way to Queen Elizabeth II. Plus it will touch on the next generations of the monarchy, with Prince William, Duchess Kate, and their son. The book will shed light on

Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World (Scott Michael)(Paperback)

A comprehensive narrative history of the ancient world's center, from its founding to its modern rediscovery The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the 'omphalos'--the 'center' or 'navel'--of the ancient world for more than 1,000 years. Individuals, city leaders,

A Student's Guide to the Mathematics of Astronomy (Fleisch Daniel)(Paperback)

The study of astronomy offers an unlimited opportunity for us to gain a deeper understanding of our planet, the Solar System, the Milky Way Galaxy and the known Universe. Using the plain-language approach that has proven highly popular in Fleisch's other Student's Guides, this book is ideal for

A History of Psychology in Ten Questions (Hyland Michael)(Paperback)

This student-friendly book on the history of psychology covers the key historical developments and controversies in all areas of psychology, linking history to the present by focusing on ten conceptual issues that are relevant today. How did psychology become a science, and what kind of science

In Search of the Dark Ages (Wood Michael)(Paperback / softback)

'With In Search of the Dark Ages, Michael Wood wrote the book for history on TV.' The Times 'Michael Wood is the maker of some of the best TV documentaries ever made on history and archaeology.' Times Literary

Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation (Pollan Michael)(Paperback)

Michael Pollan, the bestselling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, Food Rules, How to Change Your Mind, and This is Your Mind on Plants explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen in Cooked. 'Having described what's wrong with American food in his best-selling The Omnivore's

The History of Life: A Very Short Introduction (Benton Michael J.)(Paperback)

Here is the extraordinary story of the unfolding of life on Earth, told by Michael J. Benton, a world-renowned authority on biodiversity. Ranging over four billion years, Benton weaves together the latest findings on fossils, earth history, evolutionary biology, and many other fields to highlight

Natural History: A Selection (Pliny the Elder)(Paperback)

Pliny's Natural History is an astonishingly ambitious work that ranges from astronomy to art and from geography to zoology. Mingling acute observation with often wild speculation, it offers a fascinating view of the world as it was understood in the first century AD, whether describing the danger

The Astronomy Book (DK)(Paperback)

Learn about planets, stars and black holes in The Astronomy Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Astronomy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and

The Traditional Mass: History, Form, and Theology of the Classical Roman Rite (Fiedrowicz Michael)(Paperback)

Catalonia a Cultural and Literary History (Eaude Michael)(Paperback / softback)

Presents a cultural history of Catalonia, exploring the distinctive nature of Catalan identity through the perspectives of political struggle, a vibrant literary tradition and world-famous innovations in architecture and the visual

Portillo's Hidden History of Britain (Portillo Michael)(Paperback / softback)

A compelling and evocative history of Britain through the stories of its `lost' or abandoned buildings; a companion to Channel 5's series of the same

A World History of War Crimes: From Antiquity to the Present (Bryant Michael S.)(Paperback)

The greatly expanded and enhanced 2nd edition of A World History of War Crimes provides an authoritative and accessible introduction to the global history of war crimes and the laws of war. Tracing human efforts to limit warfare, from codes of war in antiquity designed to maintain a religiously

A History of English Literature (Alexander Michael)(Paperback)

This comprehensive text traces the development of one of the world's richest literatures from the Old English period through to the present day, discussing a wide range of key authors without losing its clarity or verve. Building on the book's established reputation and success, the third edition

Chinese Astrology and Astronomy: An Outside History (Jiang Xiaoyuan)(Pevná vazba)

Chinese Astrology and Astronomy: An Outside History discusses the ancient Chinese's needs and reasons for engaging in astronomy. It presents the study on ancient astronomical phenomena and manuals, and analyzes the cosmological views of ancient Chinese. It also expounds the nature and functions of

Astronomy and Spiritual Science: The Astronomical Letters of Elisabeth Vreede (Vreede Elisabeth)(Paperback)

ASTRONOMY AND SPIRITUAL SCIENCE collects writings on astronomy by Dr. Elizabeth Vreede and is a fascinating compendium of scientific and spiritual knowledge. Between September 1927 and August 1930, Dr. Vreede wrote a monthly 'letter,' available by subscription, about both modern astronomy and

Barking & Dagenham History Tour (Foley Michael)(Paperback)

Barking & Dagenham History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous old port. This new book guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and

The Cosmos: Astronomy in the New Millennium (Pasachoff Jay M.)(Paperback)

The Fifth Edition of The Cosmos: Astronomy in the New Millennium provides you with the fundamentals of astronomical knowledge that have been built up over decades, with an expanded discussion of the incredible advances that are now taking place in this fast-paced field, such as New Horizons' flyby

Glasgow a History (Meighan Michael)(Paperback)

Located on the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow was once the second city of the Empire, producing ships, locomotives, cars and heavy engineering for the world. Its docks would see huge numbers of exports. But Glasgow is much more than this; it is a religious centre, with one of Scotland's earliest