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A Short History of the World in 50 Books by Smith, Daniel
Category: Gift | Series: A Short History of the World
Discover the power of the book through fifty of the most influential texts ever written from around the world and throughout time. From ancient game-changers like the Epic of Gilgamesh, through sacred texts and works of philosophical rumination by the likes of Confucius and Plato, via scientific treati ...Show more
A Short History of the World in 50 Books by Daniel Smith
Category: History | Series: A\Short History of the World Ser.
The book has a unique status as an emblem of human culture and civilization. It is a vessel for sharing stories, dispersing knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our known world. Books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what ...Show more
A Short History of the World in 50 Lies by Natasha Tidd
Category: History | Series: A\Short History of the World Ser.
Taking readers on a global journey through human history, historian Natasha Tidd examines how lies can change the world around us, from Julius Caesar's deceptive PR machine to the cover ups that caused Chernobyl.From forgeries that created centuries worth of conflict and domination, such as The Donati ...Show more
A Short History of the World in 50 Lies by Natasha Tidd
Category: History | Series: A\Short History of the World Ser.
Taking readers on a global journey through human history, Natasha Tidd examines how lies can change the world around us, from Julius Caesar's deceptive PR machine to the cover-ups that caused Chernobyl.From forgeries that created centuries worth of conflict and domination, such as The Donation of Cons ...Show more
A World of Cities (HB) by Lily Murray
Category: Education | Series: A WORLD OF
Bring cities around the orld to life with this beautiful anthology from print-maker James Brown.Climb Paris's Eiffel Tower, explore Cairo's ancient pyramids, wander the busy streets of New Delhi and see the lights of Shanghai in this whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful cities. Print-maker James ...Show more
A World of Discovery (HB) by Richard Platt
Category: Education | Series: A WORLD OF
A stunning collection of the world's most important discoveries for all the family to enjoy. In the stylish miscellany, print-maker James Brown travels through the past and present, showing the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives for ever. Discover fascinating fac ...Show more
Alligators and Crocodiles - A Portrait of the Animal World by Leonard Lee Rue III
Category: No Category | Series: A\Portrait of the Animal World Ser.
Baby Animals - A Portrait of the Animal World by Paul Sterry
Category: No Category | Series: A\Portrait of the Animal World Ser.
An informative series that provides, in a concise format, better understanding of animals and their habitats. Fascinating in its diversity, the natural world comes to life on the pages of these spec tacularly illustrated volumes.
Baby Animals - Pb - A Portrait of the Animal World by Paul Sterry
Category: Nature | Series: A\Portrait of the Animal World Ser.
All living creatures have a wonderful story to tell through the lives of their babies. Absorbing, appealing, and vulnerable, yound creatures just entering the world, though often charming, have a great deal to face in order to survive to adulthood. From birds, reptiles, and mammals to fish, spiders, ins ...Show more
Bears - A Portrait of the Animal World by Robert Elman
Category: No Category | Series: A\Portrait of the Animal World Ser.
Bears have held an inexplicable fascination for humans for centuries. Constellations have been named after them; folklore and fairy tales have featured them; and films, books, and television series have been created around them. A colorful comprehensive portrait of the bear world, this volume explodes m ...Show more
Birds of Prey by Leonaed Lee Rue III
Category: No Category | Series: A Portrait of the Animal World S.
An introduction to birds of prey.
Butterflies and Moths - Pb - A Portrait of the Animal World by Paul Sterry
Category: Nature | Series: A\Portrait of the Animal World Ser.
Referred to collectively as Lepidoptera, butterflies and moths, while closely related, nevertheless possess specific and sometimes subtle differences. Butterflies and moths are by and large day-flying creatures while moths are nocturnal. Here is a thorough guide to these astonishing insects which transf ...Show more