The People Next Door: The Curious History of India's Relations with Pakistan (Raghavan T. C. a.)(Pevná vazba)

The People Next Door: The Curious History of India's Relations with Pakistan (Raghavan T. C. a.)(Pevná vazba)

This book traces the seven decades of the India-Pakistan relationship since the bloody Partition of the subcontinent in 1947. Events, anecdotes and personalities drive its narrative to illustrate the cocktail of hostility, nationalism and nostalgia that defines every facet of Indo-Pakistani

Ladybird Book of the People Next Door (Hazeley Jason)(Pevná vazba)

A HILARIOUS, BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE PHENOMENAL LADYBIRDS FOR GROWN UPS SERIES, FOR AUTUMN 2016* The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door - a nugget of wisdom from bestselling authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris. This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been

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

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

The Alien Next Door 7: Up, Up, and Away! (Newton A. I.)(Pevná vazba)

In the seventh book of The Alien Next Door series, Zeke's parents have completed their research on Earth, and Zeke may have to move away Zeke the alien comes home one day to find his parents packing. They tell him that their mission researching Earth is finished, and they're all going back to

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy (Stanley Thomas J.)(Pevná vazba)

'Why aren't I as wealthy as I should be?' Many people ask this question of themselves all the time. Often they are hard-working, well educated middle- to high-income people. Why, then, are so few affluent. For nearly two decades the answer has been found in the bestselling The Millionaire Next

Dinosaurs Next Door (Castor Harriet)(Pevná vazba)

The eccentric Mr. Puff lives next door to Sam in a house full of interesting things - including a basket of dinosaur eggs! When the dinosaurs begin to grow, something needs to be done - fast! Specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for children who have just started reading

The Secret Political Adviser: The Unredacted Files of the Man in the Room Next Door (Spicer Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Just who is the secret political adviser calling himself The Man in the Room Next Door? No one knows. We don't even know his name. But now the lid is about to be blown clean off, because the secret files of the world's most influential* political media adviser are published in this book. Packed

The A-Z of Curious Wales: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics (Rees Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Wales' history is packed with peculiar customs and curious characters. Here you will discover alien landscapes, ancient druids and a Victorian ghost hunter. Find out why revellers would carry a decorated horse's skull on a pole door to door at Christmastime, how an eccentric inventor hoped to

A Young People's History of the United States, Volume 2: Class Struggle to the War on Terror (Zinn Howard)(Pevná vazba)

A Young People's History of the United States brings to US history the viewpoints of workers, slaves, immigrants, women, Native Americans, and others whose stories, and their impact, are rarely included in books for young people. A Young People's History of the United States is also a companion

Neighbour (Cummins Fiona)(Pevná vazba)

The perfect neighbourhood or the perfect lie? For fans of The Couple Next Door, The Neighbour is a twisting thriller about a leafy suburb with a deadly secret, by rising star of crime fiction Fiona

1000 Nudes. a History of Erotic Photography from 1839-1939 (Koetzle Hans-Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The history of nude photography is the history of people’s fascination with the topic. Indeed, the photographic depiction of the human body is the only subject that has enthralled photographers, theoreticians and consumers over such a long period – more than 150 years. No other motif is as

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

The Curious History of Dating: From Jane Austen to Tinder (Hodgson Nichi)(Pevná vazba)

AN EMPHATICALLY FEMINIST HISTORY OF DATING'A new approach to romance... The heroines of Regency novels could teach today's young women a trick or two'Sunday Times What if Mr Darcy had simply been able to swipe right? 'This book was a real education for me. It's like a Lonely Planet guidebook to

The Vampires Next Door (Cohen Sigi)(Pevná vazba)

Lee has some serious concerns about her next-door neighbors. When children in the street start to disappear, Lee knows something is terribly wrong. She feels a nibble on her neck one night and Horace appears, acting batty and in a bad-tempered manner. Will Lee be able to use her courage and grace

War & Trade with the Pharaohs: An Archaeological Study of Ancient Egypt's Foreign Relations (Shaw Garry J.)(Pevná vazba)

The ancient Egyptians presented themselves as superior to all other people in the world; on temple walls, the pharaoh is shown smiting foreign enemies - people from Nubia, Libya and the Levant - or crushing them beneath his chariot. Officially, foreigners represented disorder and chaos - the

The Next Millionaire Next Door: Enduring Strategies for Building Wealth (Stanley Thomas J.)(Pevná vazba)

Is the millionaire next door still out there today? The latest research from Dr. Thomas J. Stanley and his daughter, Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw, confirms that, yes, the millionaire next door is alive and well. And he's achieving his financial objectives much the same way he always has: by living

Ancient India: Discover the Rich Heritage of the Indus Valley and the Mughal Empire, with 15 Step-By-Step Projects and 340 Pictures (Ali Daud)(Pevná vazba)

Step back in time to explore India's dramatic history. Trace the origins of the subcontinent's wide variety of beliefs and festivals, art and culture, and see how they developed over time. The book features 15 easy-to-do projects inspired by traditional arts and crafts actively involve the reader

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

Midnight's Borders: A People's History of Modern India (Vijayan Suchitra)(Pevná vazba)

A Booklist 'Top 10 History Book of 2022' The first true people's history of modern India, told through a seven-year, 9,000-mile journey along its many contested borders Sharing borders with six countries and spanning a geography that extends from Pakistan to Myanmar, India is the world's largest

All of Us: A Young People's History of the World (Pommaux Yvan)(Pevná vazba)

An inclusive and expansive telling of the history of civilization from the beginning of time, by one of France's most beloved children's authors All of Us is a collective history of the world, told from an uncommon point of view. Written in the first-person plural, All of Us is a book of our

Button Power: 125 Years of Saying It with Buttons (Carter Christen)(Pevná vazba)

From the campaign trail to the rock tour, Button Power collects a people's history of American culture told through the pin-back button. Lively commentary from two of America's foremost button experts shows how the small but powerful button reveals the events and movements that outraged, amused,

The Pirates of Scurvy Sands (Duddle Jonny)(Pevná vazba)

Jonny Duddle's swashbuckling sequel to the best-selling The Pirates Next Door This summer, Matilda is going on vacation with her friends the Jolley-Rogers. Their destination is the island of Scurvy Sands, a favorite destination for pirates. When Matilda arrives, the swashbuckling residents are none

Security of India's Ports, Coast and Maritime Trade: Challenges in the 21st Century (Nayal Mohit)(Pevná vazba)

India's rise as a global power in the 21st century will be backed with a strong blue economy. The high volumetric trade activities through its coastal region, mainly due to its geostrategic location and efficient links with the vast potential market in the hinterland and other landlocked states,