The Life and Death of Ancient Cities: A Natural History (Woolf Greg)(Pevná vazba)

The Life and Death of Ancient Cities: A Natural History (Woolf Greg)(Pevná vazba)

Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment (Bedat Maxine)(Pevná vazba)

The Natural History of Canadian Mammals (Naughton Donna)(Pevná vazba)

Comprehensive and immensely valuable, The Natural History of Canadian Mammals will become a treasured companion for scientific researchers, animal lovers, and all those wishing to gain a greater appreciation of Canada's natural

The Beaver: Natural History of a Wetlands Engineer (Mller-Schwarze Dietland)(Pevná vazba)

The Beaver: Its Life and Impact is designed to satisfy the curiosity and answer the questions of anyone with an interest in these animals, from students who enjoy watching beaver ponds at nature centers to homeowners and land managers. Color and black-and-white photographs document every aspect of

How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life (Seneca)(Pevná vazba)

Timeless wisdom on death and dying from the celebrated Stoic philosopher Seneca 'It takes an entire lifetime to learn how to die,' wrote the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca (c. 4 BC-65 AD). He counseled readers to 'study death always,' and took his own advice, returning to the subject again and

Natural History (Pliny)(Pevná vazba)

Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of

Natural History (Pliny)(Pevná vazba)

Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of

Natural History (Pliny)(Pevná vazba)

Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of

Natural History (Pliny)(Pevná vazba)

Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of

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

A Kurt Jackson Bestiary (Jackson Kurt)(Pevná vazba)

Natural history and art have been life-long preoccupations of the leading British painter Kurt Jackson (b.1961). For this book, Jackson has returned to zoology, the subject he studied at university, to create a beautiful bestiary: a body of work about fauna. Bestiaries date back to medieval times

The British & Irish Lions: The Official History (Thomas Greg)(Pevná vazba)

Authorative, comprehensive, all encompassing and the last word on the history of the British & Irish Lions - this book is essential reading for dedicated followers of the team that best represents the spirit of rugby - The British & Irish Lions is one of the most storied teams in rugby history -

Royal Enfield: A Complete History (Pullen Greg)(Pevná vazba)

Greg Pullen charts the rise, fall and rise again of Royal Enfield, from the company's pre-motorcycle beginnings in Redditch, through the impact of the two World Wars, the importance of exports to India and subsequent establishment of factories there, to changes in ownership, recently launched

Book of Two Ways: The stunning bestseller about life, death and missed opportunities (Picoult Jodi)(Pevná vazba)

Jodi Picoult's new bestseller explores life, death, and missed

Good Grief: Embracing Life at a Time of Death (Mayer Catherine)(Pevná vazba)

'The most life-affirming book ever written about death.' Sandi Toksvig'One of the most powerful and helpful books about grief that you will ever read.' Anita Anand 'Grief is more than the price of love. It is love. We must learn not just to live with it, but to make it welcome.' Mother and

The Secret Lives of Animals (McLeod Greg)(Pevná vazba)

The natural world is full of awesome surprises, and the animal kingdom is no exception. As The Secret Lives of Animals reveals, it seems that the more we discover about the unusual species that populate our planet, the more we understand just how ingenious, resourceful, and downright creative they

Ten Cities that Led the World - Paul Strathern

From the founding of ancient capitals to buzzing modern megacities, this history of ten cities explores how urban centres have led civilisation forward. Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions

A Natural History of Fairies (Hawkins Emily)(Pevná vazba)

This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker, and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with

Ancient Rome - An Illustrated History (Rodgers Nigel)(Pevná vazba)

An authoritative account of Ancient Rome, its political and military history, art, architecture and culture, sumptously illustrated throughout with 1000 photographs and reproductions, chronicling the story of the most important and influential civilisation the world has ever

Christobiography: Memory, History, and the Reliability of the Gospels (Keener Craig S.)(Pevná vazba)

Demonstrates the reliability of the canonical gospels by exploring the genre of ancient biographyThe canonical gospels are ancient biographies, narratives of Jesus's life. The authors of these gospels were intentional in how they handled historical information and sources.Building on recent work in

Death and the Afterlife: A Chronological Journey, from Cremation to Quantum Resurrection (Pickover Clifford A.)(Pevná vazba)

Throughout history, the nature and mystery of death has captivated artists, scientists, philosophers, physicians, and theologians. This eerie chronology ventures right to the borderlines of science and sheds light into the darkness. Here, topics as wide ranging as the Maya death gods, golems, and

Speyside Odyssey - A Natural History of the Atlantic Salmon (Matheson Norman)(Pevná vazba)

Filled with beautiful illustrations, 'A Speyside Odyssey' details the fascinating life story of the Atlantic Salmon as it undertakes one of the most remarkable, and most deadly, journeys in

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature - Amazing Animals and the Magical Creatures of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts (Natural History Museum)(Pevná vazba)

The Swan: A Natural History (Schuyl Malcolm)(Pevná vazba)

Stunning photographs illustrate our new natural history of the swan, this much-loved creature of beauty and grace. Professional photographer Malcolm Schuyl has studied the swan for decades -- observing, researching and photographing it throughout its life-cycle. His lively and inspirational book