The Sports Shoe: A History from Field to Fashion (Turner Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

The Sports Shoe: A History from Field to Fashion (Turner Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

The story of the sneaker's rise from the first Victorian tennis shoes to the Nike Air Max and beyond Moving from the athletic field to the shopping mall, Thomas Turner tells a fresh story of the evolution of the sports shoe against the changing landscape of society, sport, fashion, industry, and

Treasures Afoot: Shoe Stories from the Georgian Era (Alexander Kimberly S.)(Pevná vazba)

In Treasures Afoot, Kimberly S. Alexander introduces readers to the history of the Georgian shoe. Presenting a series of stories that reveal how shoes were made, sold, and worn during the long eighteenth century, Alexander traces the fortunes and misfortunes of wearers as their footwear was altered

USS Hornet: The History of the USS Hornet Veterans (Turner Publishing)(Pevná vazba)

A Short History of the World in 50 Places (Field Jacob F.)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the most impactful and incredible episodes from human history, from the prehistoric era to the early twenty-first century, through fifty of the most surprising and often less well-known places in the world.From the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, where remains of some of our earliest tool-using

Black: The History of a Color (Pastoureau Michel)(Pevná vazba)

The story of the color black in art, fashion, and culture--from the beginning of history to the twenty-first century Black--favorite color of priests and penitents, artists and ascetics, fashion designers and fascists--has always stood for powerfully opposed ideas: authority and humility, sin and

Medicine: The Definitive Illustrated History (DK)(Pevná vazba)

From ancient herbal remedies to modern drugs, the field of medicine has evolved dramatically over many centuries. Medicine takes you through the ages of human history and uncovers the greatest medical breakthroughs, with incredible coverage of disease, drugs, treatment, and cures. Turn the richly

Memo From Turner (Willocks Tim)(Pevná vazba)

The Katyn Massacre 1940: History of a Crime (Urban Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

The Sword: Myth & Reality: Technology, History, Fighting, Forging, Movie Swords (Laible Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

The history, manufacture, and ancient and modern uses of swords in Europe from the 5th century to today can be found here in one convenient source. Learn sword nomenclature and classification, discover sword physics secrets, and compare the history of swordsmanship in Europe to that of Japan

Little Book of New York Style: The Fashion History of the Iconic City - Kristen Bateman

From Carrie Bradshaw to Grace Jones, and from Nicki Minaj to Blair Waldorf, New York is the fashion 'it girl' capital of the world.Home of both laid-back street style and the luxury of the MET Gala, New York has earned its reputation as one of the most stylish capitals in the world. From the

The History of the Panzerwaffe: Volume 3: The Panzer Division (Anderson Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Big Shots!: Polaroids from the World of Hip-Hop and Fashion (Leeds Phillip)(Pevná vazba)

A unique record of hip-hop history from the late 1990s through to the present, captured through informal Polaroid portraiture. Just as Andy Warhol: Red Books defined a generation of artists, Big Shots offers a collection of photos that captures the energy of the world of hip-hop and the greater

The Diary of Sport: History, Facts & Figures from Every Day of the Year (Weatherhogg Nick)(Pevná vazba)

The Diary of Sport brings together the most memorable moments and characters in sports history, in one enthralling diary. It's not just about football, rugby and cricket - there are highlights from lesser-known sports such as icosathlon, camogie and Haxey Hood as well as the obsolete Olympic events

The History of the Panzerjger: Volume 2: From Stalingrad to Berlin 1943-45 (Anderson Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

From the War in the Desert through the vast expanses of the Eastern Front to the bitter defense of the Reich itself, this second volume continues the history of Germany's innovative anti-tank force: the Panzerj ger. The German Panzerj ger, or Panzerj gertruppe, was one of the most innovative

Viking London (Williams Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Viking Britain author Thomas Williams returns with a brief history of the interaction between the Vikings and the British to tell the story of the occupation of

The History of Modern Fashion: From 1850 (Cole Daniel James)(Pevná vazba)

Shortlisted for the Costume Society of America Millia Davenport Publication Award (2016), this lavishly illustrated book looks at the history of fashion from 1850 to 2010. Taking a decade-by-decade approach, Daniel James Cole and Nancy Deihl explore the history of fashion as a lively and dynamic

An Illustrated History of Equestrian Sports: Dressage, Jumping, Eventing (Pellegars Marie de)(Pevná vazba)

This is the first volume to trace the history of equestrian sports, including individual and team results across the sport's three official Olympic disciplines: dressage, eventing, and jumping. This important reference documents the history of competitive horse-riding from 1912--when the sport

Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century (Taschen)(Pevná vazba)

Clothes define people. A person's attire, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even faith. Founded in 1978, the Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothes from sociological, historical, and

Nevertheless, She Wore It: 50 Iconic Fashion Moments (Shen Ann)(Pevná vazba)

From the creator of the bestselling Bad Girls Throughout History! Celebrated illustrator and author Ann Shen shares her striking study of history's most iconic styles, and the women who changed the world while wearing them. From the revolutionary bikini to the presidential pantsuit, this book

Sports Nutrition: From Lab to Kitchen (Jeukendrup Asker)(Paperback)

Sports Nutrition: From Lab to Kitchen is written by leaders in the field who discuss the latest science and translate the scientific findings into a practical message. This book bridges the gap between science and

Vogue Essentials: Little Black Dress (Fox Chloe)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the most covetable Little Black Dresses in fashion history, with this beautiful book from British Vogue. Ninety years after Vogue dubbed Coco Chanel's simple short black 'Ford' dress 'the frock that all the world will wear', the perfect Little Black Dress continues to be every woman's most

Fashion Ethics (Thomas Sue)(Paperback)

Fashion Ethics provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical issues in the fashion industry, from collection design concept to upcycling and closed loop production. This book answers an urgent need for a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental ethics of the fashion industry.Sue Thomas

The British & Irish Lions: The Official History (Thomas Greg)(Pevná vazba)

Authorative, comprehensive, all encompassing and the last word on the history of the British & Irish Lions - this book is essential reading for dedicated followers of the team that best represents the spirit of rugby - The British & Irish Lions is one of the most storied teams in rugby history -

Inviting Interiors: A Fresh Take on Beautiful Rooms (Turner Melanie)(Pevná vazba)

The first book from Atlanta interior designer Melanie Turner, whose pretty work has a modern edge. Inspired by fashion and borrowing a palette from nature, Melanie Turner's interiors possess a timeless quality that celebrates architectural details and classic design. In this fresh and serene first