The Practice of Art: A Classic Victorian Treatise (Harding J. D.)(Paperback)

The Practice of Art: A Classic Victorian Treatise (Harding J. D.)(Paperback)

Originally published in 1845 as The Principles & Practice of Art: With Illustrations Drawn and Engraved by the Author, this enduring guide is the work of an English painter and lithographer. J. D. Harding wrote several popular books on art instruction, and this volume constitutes one of his

The Tragedy of Great Power Politics (Mearsheimer John J.)(Paperback)

The updated edition of this classic treatise on the behavior of great powers takes a penetrating look at the question likely to dominate international relations in the twenty-first century: Can China rise peacefully? In clear, eloquent prose, John Mearsheimer explains why the answer is no: a rising

The Water of Life: A Treatise on Urine Therapy (Armstrong J.)(Paperback)

In this revolutionary treatise, J.W. Armstrong puts the compelling case that all diseases (except those caused by traumatism or structural disorders) can be cured by one simple means. The therapy is an entirely drugless system of healing that treats the body as a whole. Moreover, the only

The Art of Knitting (Butterick Publishing Co)(Paperback)

Comprehensive in scope and elegant in presentation, this classic Victorian-era volume was the first complete how-to guide to knitting. Originally published by Butterick, the company that later produced Vogue Knitting, it constitutes a fantastic historical document as well as an easy-to-follow guide

Cholera: The Victorian Plague (Thomas Amanda J.)(Paperback)

A fresh approach to the history of Victorian Britain and the consequences of cholera for nineteenth century society.Discover the story of the disease that devastated the Victorian population, and brought about major changes in sanitation. Drawing on the latest scientific research and a wealth of

The Hobbit (Sis Peter)(Paperback)

J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy featuring cover art by Caldecott Honor winning children's book illustrator Peter Sís, this edition of The Hobbit has been specially formatted for young readers. Larger print size and wider margins provide reading ease for the

Legacy - The Difficult History of J Lyons and the Family Behind It (Harding Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

The Everyday Practice of Public Art: Art, Space, and Social Inclusion (Cartiere Cameron)(Paperback)

The Everyday Practice of Public Art: Art, Space, and Social Inclusion is a multidisciplinary anthology of analyses exploring the expansion of contemporary public art issues beyond the built environment. It follows the highly successful publication The Practice of Public Art (eds. Cartiere and

Sun Tzu's The Art of War (Sun Tzu)(Paperback)

A new edition of the trusted Lionel Giles translation of the Ancient Chinese treatise on warfare. It has defined the tactics and strategies on the battlefield and more recently the business world, for the last 2500

The Haunting (Janes Hugh)(Paperback)

A classic tale of terror that combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes' gripping new adaptation of some of Charles Dickens' most haunting works has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour and is now set to thrill and

The Art Of Hybrid War (Patrick J. J.)(Paperback)

The Art Of Hybrid War is a beautifully bound philosophy on the changed face of conflict - from the manipulation of the will of the people, disinformation campaigns, and voter suppression to cyber weapons and big data.Crafted into a short doctrine, The Art Of Hybrid War takes its inspiration from

The Victorian Guide to Sex (Riddell Fern)(Paperback)

An exciting factual romp through sexual desire, practices and deviance in the Victorian era. The Victorian Guide to Sex will reveal advice and ideas on sexuality from the Victorian period. Drawing on both satirical and real life events from the period, it explores every facet of sexuality that the

Beginnings - Intentions And Method (Said Edward W.)(Paperback / softback)

Edward Said's classic treatise on the role of the intellectual and the goal of criticism, which encompasses the great thinkers and writers of the last 200

Instant Chakra Healing: Exercises and Guidance for Everyday Wellness (Harding Jennie)(Paperback)

A practical introduction to the thousand-year-old practice of harnessing the power of chakras to achieve peak physical and emotional wellbeing, written by an expert in the

Artful Experiments: Ways of Knowing in Victorian Literature and Science (Erchinger Philipp)(Paperback)

Reads Victorian literature and science as artful practices that surpass the theories and discourses supposed to contain them What is the connection between Victorian writing and experiment? Artful Experiments seeks to answer this question by approaching the field of literature and science in a way

Verdigris Deep (Hardinge Frances)(Paperback / softback)

From the winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2015, a wholly original modern classic in the

Treatise on Divine Predestination (Eriugena John Scottus)(Paperback)

Treatise on Divine Predestination is one of the early writings of the author of the great philosophical work Periphyseon (On the Division of Nature), Johannes Scottus (the Irishman), known as Eriugena (died c. 877 A.D.). It contributes to the age-old debate on the question of human destiny in the

The Art of War (Tzu Sun)(Paperback)

For two and a half thousand years The Art of War has been the core text of military strategy and planning, providing leaders with enduring insights into tactics, psychology, discipline and the nature of power.Favoured by countless great generals and military tacticians throughout history, over the

The Book of Five Rings (Musashi Miyamoto)(Paperback)

Miyamoto Musashi's Go Rin no Sho or the book of five rings, is considered a classic treatise on military strategy, much like Sun Tzu's The Art of War and Chanakya's Arthashastra. The five 'books' refer to the idea that there are different elements of battle, just as there are different physical

She (Haggard H. Rider)(Paperback)

A classic Victorian adventure into the realm of the unknown 'She' is Ayesha, the mysterious white queen of a Central African Tribe and the goal of three English gentlemen, who must face shipwreck, fever, and cannibals in their quest to find her hidden realm. First published in 1887, She has

The Wealth of Nations: Books I-III (Smith Adam)(Paperback)

The classic economic treatise that insipired Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyThe publication of The Wealth of Nations in 1776 coincided with America's Declaration of Independence, and with this landmark treatise on political economy, Adam Smith paved the way for modern

The Practice of Management (Drucker Peter F.)(Paperback)

A classic since its publication in 1954, The Practice of Management was the first book to look at management as a whole and being a manager as a separate responsibility. The Practice of Management created the discipline of modern management practices. Readable, fundamental, and basic, it remains an

Victorian Staffordshire Dogs (Harding)(Pevná vazba)

Over 700 color photos display the ceramic dogs produced by potters of England's famous Staffordshire district during the Victorian era. They include King Charles Spaniels, Whippets, Bull Mastiffs, Poodles, St. Bernards, and many others. Among the figures are dogs alone, and with men, women, and

Cholera: The Victorian Plague (Thomas Amanda J.)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the story of the disease that devastated the Victorian population, and brought about major changes in sanitation. Drawing on the latest scientific research and a wealth of archival material, Amanda Thomas uses firs-hand accounts, blending personal stories with an overview of the history of