The Life of the Automobile: The Complete History of the Motor Car (Parissien Steven)(Pevná vazba)

The Life of the Automobile: The Complete History of the Motor Car (Parissien Steven)(Pevná vazba)

The Life of the Automobile is the first comprehensive world history of the car.The automobile has arguably shaped the modern era more profoundly than any other human invention, and author Steven Parissien examines the impact, development, and significance of the automobile over its turbulent and

Allard: The Complete Story (Allard Alan)(Pevná vazba)

The remarkable story of everything Sydney Herbert Allard achieved in motor sport and motor car manufacture is framed in an up-to-date commentary co-authored by his own son. This is a tribute unswayed by legend, but based on the facts and achievements of his eponymous company. With contributions

The Little History of Kent (Hibberd Susan)(Pevná vazba)

The complete history of Kent condensed into one readable

The Age of Combustion: Notes on Automobile Design (Bayley Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

A witty and insightful account of the life and times of the automobile, by one of the world's great design

Whitehall Palace - The Official Illustrated History (Thurley Simon)(Pevná vazba)

The complete history of Whitehall Palace, the official seat of the English monarchy for almost 160 years, and part of Merrell's highly popular series of official illustrated histories of the royal palaces of

A History of the Samurai: Legendary Warriors of Japan (Lopez-Vera Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

A History of the Samurai tells the complete story of Japan's legendary warrior class from beginning to end--an epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed and bravery that is central to an understanding of the Japanese character and of Japanese history. It describes in detail the core Samurai philosophy of

The Complete Language of Trees: A Definitive and Illustrated History - S. Theresa Dietz

The Complete Language of Trees is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 400 types of trees. Along with a stunning visual depiction, each entry provides the tree's scientific and common name, characteristics, historic and hidden properties from

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: The Black History Classic (Douglass Frederick)(Pevná vazba)

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is regarded as one of the most important accounts of slavery in 19th century America that has ever been written. The narrative recounts Douglass' life from early childhood growing up on a Southern Plantation to his eventual escape to his freedom to

Volvo Amazon: The Complete Story (Dredge Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Volvo Amazon - The Complete Story includes the history of Volvo before and after the Amazon; development and production of all Amazon derivatives from 1956-1970, including the 121, 122S, 122S, 123GT and all of the estate editions. Biographies of key Volvo personnel, including the company's first

Brief History of Motion - From the Wheel to the Car to What Comes Next (Standage Tom)(Pevná vazba)

Extreme Fabulations: Science Fictions of Life (Shaviro Steven)(Pevná vazba)

An examination of science fiction narratives and the light they shed on human life, the unknowable future, and the vagaries of unforeseeable change. With this book, Steven Shaviro offers a thought experiment. He discusses a number of science fiction narratives: three novels, one novella, three

The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life (Schroeder Alice)(Pevná vazba)

The personally revealing and complete biography of the man known everywhere as 'The Oracle of Omaha'--for fans of the HBO documentary Becoming Warren Buffett Here is the book recounting the life and times of one of the most respected men in the world, Warren Buffett. The legendary Omaha investor

The University of Oxford: A History (Brockliss L. W. B.)(Pevná vazba)

This fresh and readable account gives a complete history of the University of Oxford, from its beginnings in the eleventh century to the present day. Written by one of the leading authorities on the history of universities internationally, it traces Oxford's improbable rise from provincial

The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic (Duncan Mike)(Pevná vazba)

The creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions brings to life the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. The Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of

Awakening - A History of the Western Mind AD 500 - 1700 (Freeman Charles)(Pevná vazba)

A popular telling of the story of the revival of European intellectual life after the collapse of civilisation that followed the fall of the Roman empire in the

Behind the Throne - A Domestic History of the Royal Household (Tinniswood Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

Behind the Throne uncovers the reality of five centuries of life at the English court, taking the reader on a remarkable journey from one Queen Elizabeth to another and exploring life as it was lived by clerks and courtiers and clowns and crowned heads: the power struggles and petty rivalries, the

The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway: A Chronological Analysis of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's Conglomerate Masterpiece (Mead Adam J.)(Pevná vazba)

For the first time the complete financial history of Berkshire Hathaway is available under one cover in chronological format. Beginning at the origins of the predecessor companies in the textile industry, the reader can examine the development of the modern-day conglomerate year-by-year and

The Complete Illustrated History of World War Two: An Authoritative Account of the Deadliest Conflict I Human History with Analysis of Decisive Encoun (Sommerville Donald)(Pevná vazba)

A readable history of the war, this text features expert commentary on the political and economic factors leading to the conflict, the key turning points during the war and the impact new technologies had on the fighting. Full colour maps and battle plans add to the analysis of major

The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering: A Comprehensive Guide to More Than 100 Traditional Calligraphy and Hand-Lettering Techniques (Ferraro Cari)(Pevná vazba)

The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering provides expert instruction on the intricacies of traditional lettering techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering formats. From selecting the appropriate tools, such as pens, nibs, brushes, inks, and papers, to learning

Knife in the Fast Lane (Ribbans Bill)(Pevná vazba)

Knife in the Fast Lane charts the history of care for sportspeople from the expert view of a doctor and orthopaedic surgeon with over 40 years' experience. Bill Ribbans gives you the inside track on the life of a surgeon operating on some of sport's biggest names. From looking after world champions

The Old-Fashioned: The Story of the World's First Classic Cocktail, with Recipes and Lore (Simonson Robert)(Pevná vazba)

A complete history of one of the world's most iconic cocktails--now the poster child of the modern cocktail revival--with fifty recipes for classic variations as well as contemporary updates. No single cocktail is as iconic, as beloved, or as discussed and fought-over as the Old-Fashioned. Its

My Dad Had That Car: A Nostalgic Look at the American Automobile, 1920-1990 (Burness Tad)(Pevná vazba)

This one-of-a-kind history of the American car is packed with more than 1,300 pages and 12,500 illustrations and is a must-have for every car enthusiast. My Dad Had That Car is a unique look at 70 years of American automotive ingenuity. Famed auto historian and illustrator Ted Burness documented

Raw Spirit: In Search of the Perfect DRAM (Banks Iain)(Pevná vazba)

A tour of Scottish distilleries explores the history, personality and mystery of the water of life. As a native of Scotland, bestselling author Ian Banks has decided to undertake a tour of the distilleries of his homeland in a bid to uncover the unique spirit of the single malt. Visiting

The School of Life Dictionary (The School of Life)(Pevná vazba)

The School of Life's dictionary of emotional intelligence, offering the vocabulary required to understand ourselves, others and the world around us. A dictionary is a guide to a language. This dictionary is for the distinctive language that The School of Life 'speaks' that of emotions. It is an