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

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,

A History of the South Yorkshire Countryside (Hey David)(Paperback)

South Yorkshire has some of the most varied countryside in England, ranging from the Pennine moors and the wooded hills and valleys in the west to the estate villages on the magnesian limestone escarpment and the lowlands in the east. Each of these different landscapes has been shaped by human

Untold History of the United States (Stone Oliver)(Paperback / softback)

The Arthur Rackham Treasury: 86 Full-Color Illustrations (Rackham Arthur)(Paperback)

This stunning treasury features full-page plates of the finest works by the famed English artist, Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). A leading figure in the early twentieth century's Golden Age of Illustration, Rackham interpreted scenes from such diverse material as fairy tales, Wagnerian opera, and

English Civil War - A People's History (Purkiss Diane)(Paperback / softback)

This popular history of the English Civil War tells the story of the bloody conflict between Oliver Cromwell and Charles I from the perspectives of those

A History of Scotland (Oliver Neil)(Paperback)

The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver. Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure, submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often

The Polymath: A Cultural History from Leonardo Da Vinci to Susan Sontag (Burke Peter)(Paperback)

From Leonardo Da Vinci to Oliver Sacks: the first history of the western polymath, from the Renaissance to the present 'An absorbing group portrait and intellectual history.'—Kirkus Reviews'An admirable mixture of industry and erudition.'—Robert Wilson, Wall Street Journal From Leonardo Da

Moon - A History for the Future (Morton Oliver)(Paperback / softback)

An intimate, profound portrait of the Earth's closest

Untold History of the United States (Stone Oliver)(Paperback / softback)

Beginning with the bloody suppression of the Filipino struggle for independence and spanning the two World Wars, this title documents how US administrations have repeatedly intervened in conflicts on foreign soil, taking part in covert operations and wars in Latin American, Asia and the Middle

Concise Untold History of the United States (Stone Oliver)(Paperback / softback)

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick examine the dark side of American history from the beginning of the twentieth century right up to the Obama

The Ancient Woods of Helford River (Rackham Oliver)(Pevná vazba)

'This is oak country, and the oaks have that surprising variety of size and shape that only Cornwall and Devon oaks can offer. Smooth wooded hillsides, subtly mottled with the different greens or browns of individual oak-trees, sweep down to high-water mark.' So begins Oliver Rackham's book

The Country Diaries: A Year in the British Countryside (Taylor Alan)(Paperback)

The unique beauty of the British countryside has been celebrated down the ages in music, poetry, and art. It has also been celebrated in countless private diaries. This delightful treasury gathers together the very finest - from Rev Gilbert White's journal of life at his famous home in Selborne to

Icons of England (Bryson Bill)(Paperback / softback)

This celebration of the English countryside does not only focus on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the rest of the world. Many of the contributors bring their own special touch, presenting a refreshingly eclectic variety of personal icons, from pub

A History of Nursing (Wyatt Louise)(Paperback)

A History of Nursing explores the history of nursing by investigating the earliest records of the caring profession, how it progressed and what established it along the way to becoming the nursing we see today. It starts at the beginning of the story - how, once upon a time, all we had to depend on

Access to History: The Later Stuarts and the Glorious Revolution 1660-1702 (Bullock Oliver)(Paperback / softback)

The Transformation of the World: A Global History of the Nineteenth Century (Osterhammel Jrgen)(Paperback)

A panoramic global history of the nineteenth centuryA monumental history of the nineteenth century, The Transformation of the World offers a panoramic and multifaceted portrait of a world in transition. J rgen Osterhammel, an eminent scholar who has been called the Braudel of the nineteenth

The History of Skipton (Ian Lockwood)(Paperback)

The History of Skipton is the most comprehensive history of the town for almost 150 years. The book focuses on the life of ordinary Skipton townsfolk and their health, hygiene, work and recreation. Covering the period from the Norman Conquest to the 21st century, The History of Skipton uses

My Revision Notes: AQA AS/A-level History: Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603-1702 (Bullock Oliver)(Paperback / softback)

A History of Pi (Beckmann Petr)(Paperback)

The history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the times when pi made progress -- and also when it did not, because science was being stifled by

Tarka the Otter (Williamson Henry)(Paperback / softback)

Tells the classic story of an otter living in the Devonshire countryside which captures the feel of life in the wild as seen through the otter's own

Photography: A Cultural History (Warner Marien Mary)(Paperback)

The fifth edition of this indispensable history of photography spans the history of the medium, from its early development to current practice, and providing a focused understanding of the cultural contexts in which photographers have lived and worked throughout, this remains an all-encompassing

A Concise History of the Middle East (Goldschmidt Arthur Jr.)(Paperback)

A Concise History of the Middle East provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of this turbulent region. Spanning from pre-Islam to the present day, it explores the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, modernization efforts in the Middle East, the

Wayward Bus (Steinbeck Mr John)(Paperback / softback)

The Wayward Bus travels through the backroads of the lush California countryside, transporting the lost and the lonely to new destinations. Juan Chicoy is at the wheel, a man of the land, hot-blooded and uninhibited. His passengers include Ernest, a travelling salesman out for fun,

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine (Jackson Mark)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine celebrates the richness and variety of medical history around the world. In recent decades, the history of medicine has emerged as a rich and mature sub-discipline within history, but the strength of the field has not precluded vigorous debates about