Webley Air Pistols: Their History and Development (Bruce Gordon)(Pevná vazba)

Webley Air Pistols: Their History and Development (Bruce Gordon)(Pevná vazba)

Despite a long history of involvement in the design and production of firearms, the Birmingham firm of Webley & Scott is probably better known to the general public for its manufacture of airguns than for any other product. Until now, there has been no published reference that concentrates

History of Air-To-Air Refuelling (Tanner Richard M.)(Pevná vazba)

This is a unique account of the development and operational use of air-to-air flight refuelling since its early beginnings in the USA and the UK to the equipment that is in use today. The author draws upon his life-long career as senior design engineer with the successful British company In-Flight

Dartmoor Tin Mining - History and Heritage (Boulton Bruce)(Pevná vazba)

Signs & Symbols - An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings (Bruce-Mitford Miranda)(Pevná vazba)

German Shepherd Dog History (Garrett Gordon)(Pevná vazba)

This historical depiction follows the development of the German Shepherd dog from an assortment of mixed breeds that herded sheep in the late eighteenth century, in Germany to the breed of today; a breed that excels not only in sheep herding, but police, rescue and other purposes. The rules that

Percussion Pistols and Revolvers: History, Performance and Practical Use (Cumpston Mike)(Paperback)

In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the through-bored cylinder necessary for self-contained

Auricula: History, Cultivation and Varieties (Guest Allan)(Pevná vazba)

A guide to the history, development and cultivation of the Auricula with descriptions of more than 200 varieties both old and

Global Development: A Cold War History (Lorenzini Sara)(Pevná vazba)

In the Cold War, 'development' was a catchphrase that came to signify progress, modernity, and economic growth. Development aid was closely aligned with the security concerns of the great powers, for whom infrastructure and development projects were ideological tools for conquering hearts and minds

On Juneteenth (Gordon-Reed Annette)(Pevná vazba)

Weaving together American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed's On Juneteenth provides a historian's view of the country's long road to Juneteenth, recounting both its origins in Texas and the enormous hardships that African-Americans have endured

History Is Inventive (Knight Brooke)(Pevná vazba)

A children's book by Honest History exploring inventions (and their inventors) that changed the world.Discover the true stories behind amazing creations, from the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient analogue computer, to the Baghdad Battery. Learn about each invention through well-researched content

Gifted School - 'Snapping with tension' Shari Lapena (Holsinger Bruce)(Pevná vazba)

A compulsively readable novel about a group of friends and parents destroyed by their own competitiveness when an exclusive school for gifted children opens in the

A Cat's Tale: A Journey Through Feline History (Koudounaris Paul)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive history of felines and their impact on the world--from prehistoric origins to present-day status as beloved companions--told through the cats who lived it For thousands of years, mankind has developed as a civilization built on the mythos that we are the most powerful beings on

Gin Clan - Scottish Gins and Distilleries (Laing Fiona)(Pevná vazba)

A guide to Scotland's gin scene - the history, the distillers and their

Essays on American Indian and Mormon History (Hafen P. Jane)(Pevná vazba)

American Indians have long played a central role in Mormon history and its narratives. Their roles, however, have often been cast in support of traditional Mormon beliefs and as a reaffirmation of colonial discourses. This collection of essays, many the result of a seminar hosted by the Charles

A Short History of Falling (Hammond Joe)(Pevná vazba)

A Short History of Falling - like The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, and When Breath Becomes Air - is a searingly beautiful, profound and unforgettable memoir that finds light and even humour in the darkest of places.We keep an old shoebox, Gill and I, nestled in a drawer in our room. It's filled

Kim Gordon: No Icon (Gordon Kim)(Pevná vazba)

An edgy and evocative visual self-portrait by musician and artist Kim Gordon, indie-underground cultural icon and muse of style for four decades. As cofounder of legendary rock band Sonic Youth, best-selling author, and celebrated artist, Kim Gordon is one of the most singular and influential

Geometric Regular Polytopes (McMullen Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Regular polytopes and their symmetry have a long history stretching back two and a half millennia, to the classical regular polygons and polyhedra. Much of modern research focuses on abstract regular polytopes, but significant recent developments have been made on the geometric side, including the

Thomas More: A Very Brief History (Guy John)(Pevná vazba)

'If the English people were to be set a test to justify their history and civilization by the example of one man, then it is Sir Thomas More whom they would perhaps choose.' So commented The Times in 1978 on the 500th anniversary of More's birth. Twenty-two years later, Pope John Paul II

Of Bridges: A Poetic and Philosophical Account (Harrison Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Offers a philosophical history of bridges--both literal bridges and their symbolic counterparts--and the acts of cultural connection they embody. 'Always,' wrote Philip Larkin, 'it is by bridges that we live.' Bridges represent our aspirations to connect, to soar across divides. And it is the

A History of Canadian Fiction (Staines David)(Pevná vazba)

A History of Canadian Fiction is the first one-volume history to chart its development from earliest times to the present day. Recounting the struggles and the glories of this burgeoning area of investigation, it explains Canada's literary growth alongside its remarkable history. Highlighting the

New Media and China's Social Development (Xie Yungeng)(Pevná vazba)

Addresses the developmental history of and trends in new media in China Demonstrates how new media profoundly influences media ecology and all aspects of society Illustrates how new media is facilitating social development and transformation in China

Portugal in European and World History (Newitt Malyn)(Pevná vazba)

Despite its modest size, Portugal has played a major part in the development of Europe and the modern world. In Portugal in European and World History Malyn Newitt offers a fresh appraisal of Portuguese history and its role in the world--from early Moorish times to the English Alliance of 1650-1900

Experiencing Nirvana: Grunge in Europe, 1989 (Pavitt Bruce)(Pevná vazba)

'Experiencing Nirvana' is a photo journal, grunge rock micro-history, and an inside look into a crucial eight-day period in the touring life of Nirvana. In the last days of 1989, the young band goes from breaking up in Rome to winning over the influential British music press at Sub Pop s LameFest

Anarchy in the Year Zero - The Sex Pistols, the Clash and the Class of '76 (Heylin Clinton)(Pevná vazba)