A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

Fifty stories showcasing the impact made by inspiring individuals and inventions on the development of the sailing world as we know itIllustrations...

Publisher: Destinworld Publishing LtdAuthor(s): Paul ChrystalIllustration(s): 100+ photographsNumber of pages: 496Publication date: 2022Dimensions:...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Bollen delves into the archives of European football to offer an alternative take on the game, covering match-fixing, bribery, extortion and murder...

DescriptionFrom Galileo's telescope to the International Space Station--a photo-filled tour through the milestones of space exploration This eclect...

An intimate portrait of Tudor England captured, revealed and explored in 100 defining objects

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

The secrets of Scotland Yard's famous Crime Museum revealedPublisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Keith SkinnerIllustration(s): 100 Illustratio...

Stars have always fascinated people. Astronomer Florian Freistetter tells the stories of the stars - past, present and future.Publisher: Quercus Pu...

A unique collection of 100 items associated with Napoleon that explore a great variety of the events that influenced him, to try to dispassionately...

A fascinating insight into the history of shipwrecks, this book is packed full of stories of survival and tragedy, innovation and courage.Publisher...

The Royal Navy of Nelson's time was such a huge organization, that it is sometimes hard to comprehend its full scope. Indeed, during the Napoleonic...

The various objects chosen by the author tell the story of the conflicts which shaped the nature of the Western World known today, both in spiritua...

A unique collection of items that between them reveal the story and development of the German air raids on Britain in the First World War.

The World Cup in 100 Objects tells the almost 90-year history of the world's most celebrated sporting event from a unique perspective and proudly b...

Published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the moment that Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon broke open Tutankhamun's tomb, a riveting acco...

Delving in to the official archives of the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the wider National Museum of the Royal Navy, David Morris tells their incredibl...

A charming collection of 100 humorous limericks that take us back to before the beginning of time to present day.Publisher: Pavilion BooksAuthor(s)...

A unique collection of items that between them reveal the story and development of the German U-boat service during the Second World WarIllustratio...

A treasure trove of human creativity from around the world. History of the World in 1000 Objects takes a fresh look at world history, viewing cultu...

Reducere. In The Art of the Jewish Family, Laura Arnold Leibman examines five objects owned by a diverse group of Jewish women who all lived in New York in t...

A unique collection of items that between them reveal a fascinating insight into the life of King Henry VIII.Illustrations: 100 colour illustrations

A unique collection of items that between them reveal a fascinating insight into the life of King Henry VIII.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor...

Reducere. The Stuff of Soldiers uses everyday objects to tell the story of the Great Patriotic War as never before. Brandon Schechter attends to a diverse ar...

Reducere. Four billion years in the palm of your hand, Relics: A History of the World Told in 133 Objects is the story of our planet as you've never seen it ...

The story of ocean liners brought to life by objects and ephemera, revealing life on board, luxury and magnificence, and peril and disasterIllustra...

Publisher: Thames & Hudson LtdAuthor(s): T. Richard BlurtonIllustration(s): 479 Illustrations, colorNumber of pages: 320Publication date: 2022Dimen...

Publisher: Candy Jar BooksAuthor(s): Philip BatesNumber of pages: 288Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 31Cover type: Paperback / softba...

DescriptionWhat do the Mona Lisa, the light bulb, and a Lego brick have in common? The answer - intellectual property (IP) - may be surprising, bec...

Our understanding of warfare at sea in the eighteenth century has always been divorced from the practical realities of fighting at sea under sail; ...

Through an analysis of glass beads from four key study regions in Britain, the book aims to explore the role that this object played within the net...

This book explores a series of powerful artifacts associated with King Solomon via legendary or extracanonical textual sources. Tracing their cultu...

DescriptionOver the course of the eighteenth century, Anglo-Americans purchased an unprecedented number and array of goods. The Power of Objects in...

Divided into thematic sections, these collected papers celebrate the career and research interests of Lindsay Allason-Jones, who has been at the fo...

This visually arresting book journeys across the world to present the most candid, immediate, and provocative images captured by the biggest names ...

A fascinating history of the piano explored through 100 pieces chosen by one of the UK's most renowned concert pianists

DescriptionCo-published with the Royal Mint Museum. War has shaped currencies, creating, abolishing and moulding them. By providing the means throu...

Reducere. Award NameMinnesota Book AwardAward categoryNonfictionAmerican Indian cultural objects, like most objects, deteriorate over time. Precious and irre...

Reducere. DescriptionBristol Bay in Southwest Alaska is one of the great commercial fisheries on earth. More than half of the world's sockeye salmon return t...

Reducere. When investigating the mysteries of Chicago's past, it's helpful to examine the physical evidence. From a fiddle played by a Chicago pioneer and a ...

Reducere. When investigating the mysteries of Chicago's past, it's helpful to examine the physical evidence. From a fiddle played by a Chicago pioneer and a ...

A fascinating and entertaining look at 100 bottles that mark a significant change in the evolution of wine and winemaking, capturing the innovation...

Reducere. Rights of Nature Rights of Nature Rights of Nature: A History of Environmental Ethics a History of Environmental Ethics a History of Environmental ...

Reducere. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text.Riveting, moving, and impo...

Reducere. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text.All kinds of people are co...

In The Lives in Objects, Jessica Yirush Stern presents a thoroughly researched and engaging study of the deerskin trade in the colonial Southeast, ...

Drawing on the British Library's extensive map collection, the story of North America's rich history from settlement and war to transport and tourism.

Stars have always fascinated people. Astronomer Florian Freistetter tells the stories of the stars - past, present and future.

The book is light in style but heavy in fact. A limerick teases the intellect, but this is backed up but scientific information in easily readable,...