Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World - Matt Ralphs

Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World - Matt Ralphs

A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children's author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeroplanes, our

Around the World in 80 Inventions - Matt Ralphs

CHOCKS AWAY! Take off on a marvellous journey of discovery as you explore 80 incredible world-changing inventions from around the globe!From the wheel to the space rocket, the bow and arrow to the atom bomb, chocolate to toothpaste, and the battery to the quantum computer, find out about

50 Codes that Changed the World: . . . And Your Chance to Solve Them! - Sinclair McKay

A CUNNING CHRONICLE OF THE 50 CODES THAT ALTERED THE COURSE OF HISTORY AND CHANGED THE WORLDFrom the bestselling author of Bletchley Park Brainteasers and The Scotland Yard Puzzle Book.There have been secret codes since before the Old Testament, and there were secret codes in the Old Testament too

Books That Changed the World: The 50 Most Influential Books in Human History (Taylor Andrew)(Paperback)

Books That Changed the World tells the fascinating stories behind 50 books that, in ways great and small, have changed the course of human history. Andrew Taylor sets each text in its historical context and explores its wider influence and legacy. Whether he's discussing the incandescent effect of

Secrets of the Dead : Mummies and Other Human Remains from Around the World - Matt Ralphs

Travel back in time to discover secrets of mummies and other human remains from around the world in this fascinating book, publishing 100 years after the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb.From ancient Egyptian mummies and European bog bodies to the plaster citizens of Pompeii, painted people of

Photos That Changed the World (Stepan Peter)(Paperback)

Now available in an updated and revised edition, Photos that Changed the World gathers together images of pivotal moments in world history in one stunning volume. In lavish two-page spreads, this book presents nearly one hundred of history's most memorable photographs -- from the Wright Brothers'

50 Aircraft That Changed the World (Dick Ron)(Paperback)

The flying machines that pushed the boundaries of aerospace development. 'Dick and Patterson have made unusually fine choices.... Reasonable affection for aircraft is shown throughout this attractive, literate volume. Recommended. General readers.' --Choice 'The team's selections are defensible,

100 Novels That Changed the World - Colin Salter

A look at 100 inspiring novels that have left a significant mark on the world of literature and popular culture. Before the novel, the world of books was dominated by scientific tomes, religious tracts and histories of the victorious in war. There had been stories and epic poems from ancient times

Science Year by Year - The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries That Changed the World (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Offers a guide to the discoveries that changed the world. This title looks at our heritage of invention and explores how science has shaped the past and how it may shape the

Machine That Changed the World (Womack James P.)(Paperback / softback)

Mayflower - The perilous voyage that changed the world (Romero Libby)(Pevná vazba)

One Night in Turin: The Inside Story of a World Cup That Changed Our Footballing Nation Forever (Davies Pete)(Paperback)

The memoir behind the documentary One Night in Turin, the inside story of a World Cup that changed our footballing nation forever It was the World Cup semi-finals. On 4th July, 1990, in a stadium in Turin, Gazza cried, England lost and football changed

Dogs Who Changed the World - Dan Jones

Dogs Who Changed the World is a beautifully illustrated, heart-warming book that celebrates all dogs and proves that every single one of them is absolute magic.Dogs have trotted at our collective side for tens of thousands of years, bound up in the story of humanity. They have inspired great works

Gandhi 1914-1948 - The Years That Changed the World (Guha Ramachandra)(Paperback / softback)

Alexandria: The City that Changed the World - Islam Issa

An original, authoritative and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day A city drawn in sand. Inspired by the tales of Homer and his own ambitions of empire, Alexander the Great sketched the idea of a city onto the sparsely populated Egyptian

Cats Who Changed the World - Dan Jones

The cat-tastic companion to Dogs Who Changed the World.50 awe-inspiring stories of cats who have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. These inspiring, humorous, heart-breaking, or just plain weird stories reveal why cats have

100 Ideas That Changed Art: (A Concise Resource Covering the Forces That Have Shaped World Art) (Bird Michael)(Paperback)

From the earliest cave paintings through to the internet and street art, 100 Ideas that Changed Art chronicles the 100 most influential ideas that have shaped the world of art. Arranged in broadly chronological order, it provides a unique and compelling take on the history of art. The book shows

Little Book of Pride: Quotes That Inspired 50 Years of Pride (Hippo! Orange)(Pevná vazba)

50 years of Pride in the words of those who changed the world. Half a century has passed since 2,000 people marched in the very first Pride march, in New York City. It was a moment when the LGBT] community rose up against centuries of hatred and persecution, spawning a global movement and the Pride

Good Guys - 50 Heroes Who Changed the World with Kindness (Kemp Rob)(Pevná vazba)

A gloriously illustrated celebration of men who have changed the world with kindness and

Memphis Mayhem: A Story of the Music That Shook Up the World (Less David A.)(Paperback)

Memphis gave birth to music that changed the world -- Memphis Mayhem is a fascinating history of how music and culture collided to change the state of music forever 'David Less has captured the essence of the Memphis music experience on these pages in no uncertain terms. There's truly no place

21 Speeches That Shaped Our World: The People and Ideas That Changed the Way We Think (Abbott Chris)(Paperback)

A thought-provoking collection of 21 speeches that have shaped the modern worldIn this fascinating book, a political analysttakes a close look at 21 key speeches which have shaped the world today. He examines the power of the arguments embedded in these speeches to inspire people to achieve great

The Year That Changed Our World: A Photographic History of the Covid-19 Pandemic - Agence France Presse, Marielle Eudes

A visual history of the world under COVID-19, revealing stories of hope behind the headlines The Year That Changed Our World is the definitive, visual history of the Covid-19 Pandemic. With more than 400 photographs, this ambitious publication traces the arc of the Pandemic from China in early 2020

Seventeen Equations that Changed the World (Stewart Ian)(Paperback / softback)

Examines seventeen groundbreaking equations that have altered the course of human history. This book explores how Pythagoras' Theorem led to GPS and SatNav; how logarithms are applied in architecture; why imaginary numbers were important in the development of the digital camera, and what is really

100 Speeches That Changed the World (Salter Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The history of the world as witnessed through the most inspiring, rousing, and memorable speeches ever given. Throughout history, passionate orators have rallied nations, challenged accepted beliefs, and changed the course of history. Colin Salter has identified one-hundred of history's most