The Odditorium: The Tricksters, Eccentrics, Deviants and Inventors Whose Obsessions Changed the World (Bramwell David)(Pevná vazba)

A Woman's Place: The Inventors, Rumrunners, Lawbreakers, Scientists, and Single Moms Who Changed the World with Food (Olah Jessica)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the trailblazing women who changed the world from their kitchens.If 'a woman's place is in the kitchen,' why is the history of food such an old boys' club? A Woman's Place sets the record straight, sharing stories of more than 80 hidden figures of food who made a lasting mark on history.In

The Odysseum: Strange Journeys That Obliterated Convention (Bramwell David)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the extraordinary stories behind some of the greatest - and strangest - adventures and explorations in human

Oh, the Things They Invented! All About Great Inventors - Bonnie Worth

From the first printing press to the World Wide Web--the Cat looks at inventors and inventions that have changed our lives! The Cat in the Hat goes back in time to meet with the masterminds of more than a dozen inventions that made a major impact on our lives today--from famous figures like Thomas

History Is Inventive (Knight Brooke)(Pevná vazba)

A children's book by Honest History exploring inventions (and their inventors) that changed the world.Discover the true stories behind amazing creations, from the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient analogue computer, to the Baghdad Battery. Learn about each invention through well-researched content

Crumb's World (Crumb Robert)(Pevná vazba)

R. Crumb's obsessions--from sex to the Bible, music, politics, and the vicissitudes and obscenities of daily life--are chronicled in this comprehensive book of work by the illustrious American comic artist. Instrumental in the formation of the underground comics scene in San Francisco during the

The Last Will and Testament of Alexander the Great: The Truth Behind the Death That Changed the Graeco-Persian World Forever (Grant David)(Pevná vazba)

Alexander the Great conquered the largest empire the world had ever seen while still in his twenties but fell fatally ill in Babylon before reaching 33 years old. His wife Roxanne was still pregnant with what would be his only legitimate son, so there was no clear-cut heir. The surviving accounts

Muammar Qaddafi (Mwl) (Lange Brenda)(Pevná vazba)

- Absorbing accounts of the leaders whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history - Examines each person's life in the context of the politics of the time - Full-color photographs enhance each

Radical Wordsworth - The Poet Who Changed the World (Bate Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

Mayflower - The perilous voyage that changed the world (Romero Libby)(Pevná vazba)

Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures - Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world (DK)(Pevná vazba)

100 Speeches That Changed the World (Salter Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The history of the world as witnessed through the most inspiring, rousing, and memorable speeches ever given. Throughout history, passionate orators have rallied nations, challenged accepted beliefs, and changed the course of history. Colin Salter has identified one-hundred of history's most

Good Guys - 50 Heroes Who Changed the World with Kindness (Kemp Rob)(Pevná vazba)

A gloriously illustrated celebration of men who have changed the world with kindness and

Women Who Changed the World (Jones Grace)(Pevná vazba)

100 Novels That Changed the World - Colin Salter

A look at 100 inspiring novels that have left a significant mark on the world of literature and popular culture. Before the novel, the world of books was dominated by scientific tomes, religious tracts and histories of the victorious in war. There had been stories and epic poems from ancient times

The Guns of John Moses Browning: The Remarkable Story of the Inventor Whose Firearms Changed the World (Gorenstein Nathan)(Pevná vazba)

The first major biography of 'the Thomas Edison of guns,' John Moses Browning, a visionary inventor who designed the modern handgun and whose awe-inspiring array of firearms helped ensure victory in numerous American wars and found an important place in American culture. Few people are aware that

100 People Who Made History - Meet the People Who Shaped the Modern World (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Meet the people who helped shape the world we know today. In this title, inventors and explorers rub shoulders with political leaders, sports stars, and entertainers. From Marco Polo to Marie Curie via Pele, it lets you meet the people that have changed our world and discover how they did

Science Year by Year - The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries That Changed the World (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Offers a guide to the discoveries that changed the world. This title looks at our heritage of invention and explores how science has shaped the past and how it may shape the

Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World (Islam Burhana)(Pevná vazba)

L4: Inventions Changed World (Pearson Longman)(Paperback)

Original / American English Inventors are special people. They see everyday objects and imagine something better. They solve old problems with new ideas. Their inventions can help people or destroy them, but only the greatest ideas will change the world. This book will tell you about many of the

Geometry & Art: How Mathematics Transformed Art During the Renaissance (Wade David)(Pevná vazba)

A definitive look at how geometry changed the world of art forever. Geometry & Art follows the artists of the Renaissance, whose search for perspective and visual depth led them to the study of geometry. Influencing the work of artists such as Paulo Uccello, Piero della Francesco, and Leonardo Da

Great Breakthroughs in Physics - How the Story of Matter and its Motion Changed the World (Snedden Robert (Author))(Pevná vazba)

Mimic Makers: Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature (Nordstrom Kristen)(Pevná vazba)

Who's the best teacher for scientists, engineers, AND designers?Mother nature, of course! When an inventor is inspired by nature for a new creation, they are practicing something called biomimicry. Meet ten real-life scientists, engineers, and designers who imitate plants and animals to create

Hitler and His Women (Carradice Phil)(Pevná vazba)

Adolf Hitler - a ranting, evil demagogue whose insane ambitions and beliefs took the world to the brink of extinction and caused the deaths of millions.And yet there was another side to the Fuhrer, one that was rarely seen and even now remains unknown by most people. It was a softer side, a gentler

Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World - Matt Ralphs

A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children's author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeroplanes, our