All the Knowledge in the World. The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopaedia, Hardback - Simon Garfield

A gloriously illuminating history of the encyclopaedia (and how and why we have captured knowledge over the years) by the bestselling author of JUS...

The Error World - Simon Garfield

Publisher: CornerstoneAuthor(s): Michael PalinIllustration(s): illustrationsNumber of pages: 96Publication date: 1984Dimensions: 182 x 241 x 10Cove...

Reducere. In the parched and seemingly lifeless heart of the Sahara desert, earthworms find enough moisture to survive. Four major mountain ranges interrupt ...

Reducere. Simon Garfield 978-0-571-23526-1

Publisher: Polity PressAuthor(s): Peter BurkeNumber of pages: 248Publication date: 2011Dimensions: 227 x 155 x 27Cover type: Paperback / softbackRe...

An exquisite edition of The History of the World in 100 Animals by author and journalist Simon Barnes, adapted and abridged for younger readers, wi...

Reducere. DescriptionBestselling, award-winning writer Simon Garfield returns with an enthralling investigation of humans' peculiar fascination with small th...

A lavishly illustrated and compelling insight into the 100 animals that have had the greatest impact on humanity.Illustrations: Full Colour Throughout

Publisher: Square EnixAuthor(s): Square EnixIllustration(s): 304 Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of pages: 304Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 21...

Subtitled, }The True & Secret History Of The Making Of A Motor Car{. Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic car, this is the re...

Publisher: Square EnixAuthor(s): Square EnixIllustration(s): 304 Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of pages: 304Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 21...

A delightful and peculiar exploration of the human instinct to make things small, from the bestselling author of Just My Type and On the Map

Reducere. The #1 national bestselling "riveting" (The New York Times), "propulsive" (Time) behind-the-scenes account "that reads like a tense thriller" (The ...

Publisher: HalsgroveAuthor(s): Simon ButlerIllustration(s): 200 illustrationsNumber of pages: 144Publication date: 2011Dimensions: 245 x 267 x 21Co...

'A remarkable journalistic achievement.' Time Out'Powerful . Including interviews with key figures in the fight against the virus as well as those ...

The knowledge and wisdom of 100 happiness professors from around the world. It may be surprising to learn the amount of scientific research conduct...

A wise, witty, alternative history of humanity, DOG'S BEST FRIEND reflects on how our relationship with dogs has changed over the centuries, and ex...

'My Husband' combines fifteenth century imagery with themes of morality and forgiveness in a historical novel that takes inspiration from a true st...

Reducere. In 1943 a young official from the German foreign ministry contacted Allen Dulles, an OSS officer in Switzerland who would later head the Central In...

Maps fascinate us. They chart our understanding of the world and they log our progress, but above all they tell our stories. From the early sketche...

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): Karel (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands) DavidsIllustration(s): 10 bw illusNumber of pages:...

Reducere. A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-...

Follow as a text message travels at near light speed around the world in this illuminating picture book about how our messages get from one phone t...

Publisher: Bloomsbury AcademicAuthor(s): Seyed Hadi (University of Tehran, Iran) BorhaniNumber of pages: 264Collection: Unsettling Colonialism in o...

Reducere. A New York Times bestseller, In the Wake of the Plague is a fascinating study of the cultural and religious consequences of one of the deadliest tr...

A full, detailed and global portrait of a life lived in service.Publisher: September PublishingNumber of pages: 560Publication date: 2021Dimensions...

During World War II, some 10, 000 American bombers and fighters were shot down over Europe. Of the crews aboard, 26, 000 men were killed, while 30,...

What makes great leaders like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk extraordinary? All In shows leaders and aspiring leaders how obsession can fuel the most inc...

-This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.- With these words, Lieutenan...

DescriptionGlory, Glory Lane is the life-affirming history--including a momentous last season--of a world-famous football stadium, home to Tottenha...

Reducere. In the wake of Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt called for the largest arms buildup in our nation's history. A shortage of steel, however, quickly...

The two most famous men in ancient history, in one book.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Simon ElliottIllustration(s): 12 black and white...

The bestselling author of Speak Like a CEO reveals the 15 qualities every leader can develop to make an impact.