The Origin of Continents and Oceans (Wegener Alfred)(Paperback)

The Origin of Continents and Oceans (Wegener Alfred)(Paperback)

In 1915 Alfred Wegener''s seminal work describing the continental drift was first published in German. Wegener explained various phenomena of historical geology, geomorphy, paleontology, paleoclimatology, and similar areas in terms of continental drift. This edition includes new data to support his

Continents and Oceans (Ogden Charlie)(Paperback)

This title encourages readers to learn about world geography and the natural processes that have shaped our world for millions of years. Discover & Learn is a fascinating series that delves into key areas of learning. Each title features a mixture of diagrams, illustrations and photographs to make

Boundless Sea - A Human History of the Oceans (Abulafia David)(Paperback / softback)

For most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance trade and communication between peoples - for the spread of ideas and religion as well as commerce. This book traces the history of human movement and interaction around and across the world's greatest bodies

Process and Reality (Whitehead Alfred North)(Paperback)

One of the major philosophical texts of the 20th century, Process and Reality is based on Alfred North Whitehead's influential lectures that he delivered at the University of Edinburgh in the 1920s on process philosophy. Whitehead's master work in philsophy, Process and Reality propounds a system

Colliding Continents: A Geological Exploration of the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Tibet (Searle Mike)(Paperback)

Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the World's Oceans (Admiral Stavridis James)(Paperback)

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah; Volume 1 (Edersheim Alfred)(Paperback)

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah; Volume 2 (Edersheim Alfred)(Paperback)

Oceans Explored: Oceans at Work (Martin Claudia)(Pevná vazba)

Investigate the oceans of the world and how we interact with

Continents of the World (Biermann Renee)(Paperback / softback)

The Seven Continents (Rookie Read-About Geography: Continents: Previous Editions) (Mara Wil)(Paperback)

An introduction to the continents, including landmarks, vegetation, climate, and population.Emergent readers (Ages 6-7) can expand their horizons and take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world or right in their own backyard through this easy-to-read,

Moomin and the Ocean's Song (Jansson Tove)(Paperback / softback)

The Oceans Between Stars (Emerson Kevin)(Paperback)

'Thrillingly ambitious and imaginative.' --Soman Chainani, bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil, about Last Day on MarsIt is Earth year 2223, but the Earth, along with the entire solar system, is gone.Liam and Phoebe, having barely escaped our exploding sun with their lives, are in

Life Cycles (Morgan Sally)(Paperback)

Explore the fascinating life cycle of the salmon, from river life to the big oceans and back to where they hatched, in this highly photographic information book by Sally Morgan. Follow the fish from their very early stages through their journey to adulthood, and find out how other creatures'

Principles of Economics (Marshall Alfred)(Paperback)

British economist Alfred Marshall (1842-1924) was one of the founders of the 'neoclassical' school in which economists studied both wealth and human behavior to understand why we make the choices we do. First published in 1890, Principles of Economics stands as Marshall's most influential work

Alfred the Great (Horspool David)(Paperback)

The discovery earlier this year in Winchester of human remains, almost certainly of Alfred the Great or his eldest son, has sparked renewed interest in England's most celebrated monarch. King Alfred's historical achievements, saving his kingdom from invasion by marauding Vikings and attempting both

A Child's History of England (Dickens Charles)(Paperback)

From the mysterious Druids and noble King Alfred to the notorious Henry VIII and the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the beloved English storyteller traced his country's history for the benefit of young Victorians. Dickens published these historical vignettes over a three-year period in his weekly

Adventures of Ideas (Whitehead Alfred North)(Paperback)

From Simon & Schuster, the Adventures of Ideas is Alfred North Whitehead's historical adventure. The title of this book, Adventures of Ideas, bears two meanings, both applicable to the subject-matter. One meaning is the effect of certain ideas in promoting the slow drift of mankind towards

A Brief History of Commercial Capitalism (Banaji Jairus)(Paperback)

Spanning centuries and continents, this short work fundamentally reconfigures our view of the rise of capitalism on the world

The Lady of Shalott (Lord Tennyson Alfred)(Paperback)

Four gray walls, and four gray towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowersThe Lady of Shalott. Tennyson's romantic poem, full of atmosphere and emotion, tells the story of the mysterious Lady of Shalott. In this exquisite illustrated edition, Charles Keeping's evocative

Science and the Modern World (Whitehead Alfred North)(Paperback)

Alfred North Whitehead's Science and the Modern World, originally published in 1925, redefines the concept of modern science. Taking readers through the history of modern science, Whitehead shows how cultural history has affected science over the ages in relation to such major intellectual themes

Zanzibar Chest - A Memoir of Love and War (Hartley Aidan)(Paperback / softback)

A deeply affecting memoir of a childhood in Africa and the continent's horrendous wars, which Hartley witnessed at first hand as a journalist in the 1990s. Shortlisted for the prestigious Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction, this is a masterpiece of autobiographical

Boilers and Burners: Design and Theory (Basu Prabir)(Paperback)

A joint effort of three continents, this book is about rational utilization of the fossil fuels for generation of heat or power. It provides a synthesis of two scientific traditions: the high-performance, but often proprietary, Western designs, and the elaborate national standards based on less

The Life of King Alfred (Giles J. a.)(Paperback)

This is a biography of the medieval Anglo-Saxon King Alfred, part of a dynasty that maintained control over England until the Norman Conquest led by William the Conqueror hundreds of years later during the 11th