The Picts: A History (Clarkson Tim)(Paperback)

The Picts: A History (Clarkson Tim)(Paperback)

The Picts were an ancient nation who ruled most of northern and eastern Scotland during the Dark Ages. Despite their historical importance, they remain shrouded in myth and misconception. Absorbed by the kingdom of the Scots in the ninth century, they lost their unique identity, their language and

The Makers of Scotland: Picts, Romans, Gaels and Vikings (Clarkson Tim)(Paperback)

During the first millennium AD the most northerly part of Britain evolved into the country known today as Scotland. The transition was a long process of social and political change driven by the ambitions of powerful warlords. At first these men were tribal chiefs, Roman generals or rulers of small

Don't Stop Me Now (Clarkson Jeremy)(Paperback / softback)

Takes time out to consider: the madness of Galapagos tortoises; the similarities between Jeremy Paxman and AC/DC's bass guitarist; the problems and perils of being English God's dumbest creation; then there are the cars: whether it's the poxiest little runabout or an exotic, firebreathing supercar,

Really? (Clarkson Jeremy)(Paperback)

JEREMY CLARKSON'S LATEST - AND MOST OUTRAGEOUS - TAKE ON THE WORLD CLARKSON'S BACK - AND THIS TIME HE'S PUTTING HIS FOOT DOWN From his first job as a travelling sales rep selling Paddington Bears to his latest wheeze as a gentleman farmer, Jeremy Clarkson's love of cars has just about kept him out

Celts, Picts, Scoti and Romans (Hubbard Ben)(Paperback / softback)

Throughout our history, different peoples have invaded and settled in Brtain. This book looks at the Celts, Picts, Scots and Romans. Who were they? Why did they invade Britain and why did they decide to settle here? Find out about these peoples, what they brought with them and how their lifestyles

The Strathclyde and the Anglo-Saxons in the Viking Age (Clarkson Tim)(Paperback)

Analyses the political relationships between the Clyde Britons and their Anglo-Saxon neighbours; explains how the kingdom of Strathclyde, or Cumbria, became one of the great powers of the time; describes the origins of the English county of Cumberland and the western section of the English-Scottish

For Crying Out Loud: The World According to Clarkson Vol 3 (Clarkson Jeremy)(Paperback)

Jeremy Clarkson, shares his opinions on just about everything in For Crying Out Loud. The publication of The World According to Clarkson in 2004 launched a multi-million copy bestselling phenomenon. But to no avail. Jeremy's one man war on crimes against common sense has not yet been won. And out

Thelfld: Lady of the Mercians (Clarkson Tim)(Paperback)

At the end of the ninth century AD, a large part of what is now England was controlled by the Vikings - heathen warriors from Scandinavia who had been attacking the British Isles for more than a hundred years. Alfred the Great, king of Wessex, was determined to regain the conquered lands but his

Diddly Squat: 'Til The Cows Come Home - Jeremy Clarkson

Wine: A Graphic History (Simmat Benoist)(Paperback)

A graphic history of wine, from ancient times to today The history of wine is the history of civilization. It is the religious drink par excellence. In Greek mythology, references to wine abound. In the Bible, after the Flood, Noah plants a vineyard. In the Middle Ages, it was in the monasteries

Round the Bend (Clarkson Jeremy)(Paperback)

Jeremy Clarkson gets really riled in Round the Bend. What's it like to drive a car that's actively trying to kill you? This and many other burning questions trouble Jeremy Clarkson as he sets out to explore the world from the safety of four wheels. Avoiding the legions of power-crazed traffic

The Arabs: A History (Rogan Eugene)(Paperback)

The definitive history of the Arab world Named Best Book of the Year by the Financial Times, the Economist and the AtlanticAn International BestsellerIn this definitive history of the modern Arab world, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan draws extensively on five centuries of Arab sources to

History of Egypt - From Earliest Times to the Present(Paperback / softback)

The Reformation: A History (MacCulloch Diarmaid)(Paperback)

The National Book Critics Circle Award-winning history of the Reformation--from the New York Times bestselling author of Christianity At a time when men and women were prepared to kill--and be killed--for their faith, the Protestant Reformation tore the Western world apart. Acclaimed as the

The History of Astronomy (Hoskin Michael)(Paperback)

This is a fascinating introduction to the history of Western astronomy, from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-nineteenth century. Historical records are first found in Babylon and Egypt, and after two millennia the arithmetical astronomy of the Babylonians merged with the

Ideas - A History (Watson Peter)(Paperback / softback)

A highly ambitious and lucid history of ideas from the very earliest times to the present

Secret History of the World (Black Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

The complete history of the world, from the beginning of time to the present day, based on the beliefs and writings of the secret

Clarkson on Cars (Clarkson Jeremy)(Paperback / softback)

Includes topics as useful and diverse as: the perils of bicycle ownership; why Australians - not Brits - need bull bars; why soon only geriatrics will be driving BMWs; the difficultly of deciding on the best car for your wedding; why Jesus' dad would have owned a Nissan Bluebird; and why it is that

The Lifegiving Home Experience: A 12-Month Guided Journey (Clarkson Sally)(Paperback)

It's time to plan some unforgettable moments with your family! Containing sections for each month of the year, this companion resource to The Lifegiving Home is a planner full of creative ideas that will help you be intentional about creating times and spaces for your family to relax, celebrate,

Time Travel Guides: The Maya and Chichn Itz (Hubbard Ben)(Paperback)

Explore the past and discover history with a time travel

The Celts: A History from Earliest Times to the Present (Maier Bernhard)(Paperback)

Now in its second edition, this comprehensive history of the Celts draws on archaeological, historical, literary and linguistic evidence to provide a comprehensive and colourful overview from origins to the present. Divided into three parts, the first covers the continental Celts in prehistory and

Encyclopedia of World History (Chandler Fiona)(Paperback / softback)

An incredibly valuable overview of the history of the world from prehistoric times up to the year 2000.Magnificantly illustrated with a wealth of images depicting key events and everyday life in times gone by. With hundreds of links to specially selected websites, available through Usborne

K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches (Kepner Tyler)(Paperback)

From The New York Times baseball columnist, an enchanting, enthralling history of the national pastime as told through the craft of pitching, based on years of archival research and interviews with more than three hundred people from Hall of Famers to the stars of today. The baseball is an amazing

A History of the Low Countries (Arblaster Paul)(Paperback)

This introductory overview of the Low Countries' history traces their development since Roman times, providing equal weighting to the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Paul Arblaster looks at political, cultural and social history, including the rise of the merchant classes, the Renaissance and