The Karakoram: Ice Mountains of Pakistan (Prior Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The Karakoram: Ice Mountains of Pakistan (Prior Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The ice mountains of the Karakoram are among the world's greatest natural treasures. At 8611 metres (28,251 ft), K2 is the second tallest mountain on Earth. There are three other mountains in the range that top 8000 metres (26,247 ft) - Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II - and more than 60

Scotland's Mountain Landscapes: A Geomorphological Perspective (Ballantyne Colin K.)(Pevná vazba)

The diversity of Scotland's mountains is remarkable, encompassing the isolated summits of the far northwest, the serrated ridges of Skye, the tor-studded high plateau of the Cairngorms and the rolling hills of the Southern Uplands. Born on ancient continents and uplifted by tectonic forces, the

Fragile: Birds, Eggs and Habitats (Prior Colin)(Pevná vazba)

Birds' eggs are true wonders of the natural world: they are strong enough to protect the embryo as it grows and to withstand incubation by the parent, yet sufficiently fragile to allow the chick to hatch. Little wonder that the enormous diversity of avian eggs - the amazing range of shapes, sizes,

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (Sharma Surinder Kumar)(Pevná vazba)

Provides a critical analysis of the politics of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, throws light on the genesis and evolution of various political parties and interest groups, and acquaints the readers with the different personalities playing important role in politics in the

Treatise on the Civil Services of Pakistan - The Structural-Functional History (1601-2011) (Khurshid Kiran)(Pevná vazba)

From Kutch to Tashkent: The Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 (Bajwa Farooq)(Pevná vazba)

Decades of Pakistani resentment over India's stance on Kashmir, and its subsequent attempt to force a military solution on the issue, led to the 1965 war between the two neighbours. It ended in a stalemate on the battlefield, and after a mere twenty-one days, the war was brought to a dramatic end

The Partition of India (Talbot Ian)(Pevná vazba)

The British divided and quit India in 1947. The partition of India and the creation of Pakistan uprooted entire communities and left unspeakable violence in its trail. This volume tells the story of partition through the events that led up to it, the terrors that accompanied it, to migration and

Colin the Chameleon (Quarry Rachel)(Pevná vazba)

'Colin the Chameleon' tells the story of a chameleon who, unlike his siblings, cannot change color and the dangers this poses. Eventually, Colin finds that it his very difference that makes himself special and helps keep his family safe from a greater threat. 'Find dozens of hidden color-changing

Dumfries & Galloway: Picturing Scotland - From the 'Queen of the South' to the Mull of Galloway (Nutt Colin)(Pevná vazba)

Queen's Marriage (Campbell Lady Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The inside story of The Queen's Marriage from renowned royal author Lady Colin Campbell contains previously undisclosed

Slightly Salty (Colin Newnham)(Pevná vazba)

Along with frequent visits to the sea, this eclectic collection of poems by Colin Newnham features animals (both real and imaginary), historical events and the odd self-portrait. The poems are illustrated with charming simplicity by the author himself. ''You can find out about the Arty Guffles and

Lord of the Isle - The Extravagent Life and Times of Colin Tennant (Lord Glenconner) (Courtney Nicholas)(Pevná vazba)

Glorious Hampshire - The Beautiful and Varied Landscapess of a Very English County (Roberts Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The Geometry of the Universe (Rourke Colin)(Pevná vazba)

Cosmology, the study of the universe, arouses a great deal of public interest, with serious articles both in the scientific press and in major newspapers, with many of the theories and concepts (e.g. the 'big bang' and 'black holes') discussed, often in great depth.Accordingly the book is divided

Shadow of the Silk Road - (Vintage Voyages) (Thubron Colin)(Paperback / softback)

Vintage Voyages: A world of journeys, from the tallest mountains to the depths of the mind On buses, donkey carts, trains, jeeps and camels, Colin Thubron traces the drifts of the first great trade route out of the heart of China into the mountains of Central Asia, across northern Afghanistan and

Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art (Kerrigan Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Prior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft, and the most precious and expensive of such manuscripts were 'illuminated' through the use of brightly coloured pigments and gold embellishments. Beginning

Pakistan Adrift: Navigating Troubled Waters (Durrani Asad)(Pevná vazba)

Asad Durrani served as a three star general in the Pakistan army, and later headed the Inter-Services Intelligence agency from 1990 to 1992. His time in service encompassed the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan and dissolution; shifting regional and international alliances, particularly

Murder in the Cloister (Bayard Tania)(Pevná vazba)

Christine de Pizan is in danger when she is sent to the Priory of Poissy to catch the killer of a young nun in this vividly imagined historical mystery set in fourteenth-century France. Paris, 1399. Scribe Christine de Pizan is sent to the Priory of Poissy by the palace to copy a manuscript for

Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot (Matthews Jeffrey J.)(Pevná vazba)

This fascinating biography of the late Colin Powell brings to light his towering achievements and errors in judgment during a lifetime devoted to public service.Until he passed away in 2021, Colin Powell was revered as one of America's most trusted and admired leaders. This biography demonstrates

A Thousand Questions (Faruqi Saadia)(Pevná vazba)

Set against the backdrop of Karachi, Pakistan, Saadia Faruqi's tender and honest middle grade novel tells the story of two girls navigating a summer of change and family upheaval with kind hearts, big dreams, and all the right questions. Mimi is not thrilled to be spending her summer in Karachi,

Colossus (Hynson Colin)(Pevná vazba)

Colossus explores some of the greatest feats of engineering in history; from ancient pyramids, to enormous bridges to towering

The Living Mountain: A Celebration of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland (Shepherd Nan)(Pevná vazba)

Nan Shepherd describes her journeys into the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland. There she encounters a world that can be breathtakingly beautiful at times and shockingly harsh at others. Her intense, poetic prose explores and records the rocks, rivers, creatures and hidden aspects of this remarkable

Microeconometrics: Methods and Applications (Cameron A. Colin)(Pevná vazba)

This book provides the most comprehensive treatment to date of microeconometrics, the analysis of individual-level data on the economic behavior of individuals or firms using regression methods for cross section and panel data. The book is oriented to the practitioner. A basic understanding of the

Accidental Olympian: Colin Oates, a Judo Journey (Oates Howard)(Pevná vazba)

Accidental Olympian is the uplifting story of a judo athlete who wasn't afraid to dream big. Colin Oates trained in the wilds of Norfolk, at a village hall club run by his father. Entering the Olympics seemed an impossible dream, but Oates defied the odds to qualify for and compete at two Olympic