Berkmann's Pop Miscellany

A wildly entertaining ride through the galloping absurdities of pop.

The defining collection of cricketing miscellany from the pre-eminent cricket humouristPublisher: Little, Brown Book GroupAuthor(s): Marcus Berkman...

Marcus Berkmann is the definitive writer of cricketing humour.

Bursting with quirky facts, intriguing statistics, lists and legendary curators, this is the perfect gift for all those who love to visit museums a...

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 Ashes Miscellany - Clive Batty

'Miscellany-at-Law was first published in 1955. It sought to include not only wise and witty sayings ofthe judges but also curiosities of lawyers a...

A collection of essential trivia, uncommon knowledge and vital irrelevance which comes together to provide an irreplaceable gallimaufry of informat...

Aelian's Historical Miscellany (Varia Historia) is a pleasurable example of light reading for Romans of the early third century. Offering engaging ...

Description"The tendency nowadays to wander in wilderness is delightful to see. Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginni...

What can be found in the Vatican's Secret Archive? How many books did Charles Darwin's library aboard the Beagle hold? Which library is home to a c...

Who was the Grey Lady of Pevensey Castle? How many pubs are there is Sussex? Where are the Mutton Barracks? The 'Sussex Miscellany' provides answer...

A beautiful treasury of magical beasts from mythology and fable. Discover 16 favourite mythical creatures from around the world with this guide; co...

DescriptionJohn Richard Jefferies (6 November 1848 - 14 August 1887) was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in...

Publisher: Liverpool University PressNumber of pages: 339Collection: Oxford University Studies in the EnlightenmentPublication date: 1988Dimensions...

DescriptionEdward Thomas (1878 - 1917) was a British poet, essayist, and novelist. He is commonly considered a war poet, although few of his poems ...

How is ink made? What is the bestselling book of all time? What are the oldest known books in the world? And how does one make sense of the colors ...

The definitive compendium of new and little-known facts about the British royal family.

DescriptionIn this imaginative, informative and amusing miscellany, award-winning journalist John MacLeod explores some of the well-known symbols o...

Publisher: Sagwan PressAuthor(s): Professor Robert ChambersNumber of pages: 198Publication date: 2015Dimensions: 166 x 242 x 17Cover type: Hardback...

A treasure trove of writing that charts the unfolding of our national obsession

SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, a miscellany of facts all about ancient Rome and the Roman world. A browseable and accessible introduct...

Fourth and final volume in a series documenting Anglo-Finnish relations and acclaimed by the TLS as 'a fascinating prism through which to view mode...

Reducere. Featuring a new foreword by Margaret Atwood! In this stunning assemblage of words and images, novelist and avid birdwatcher Graeme Gibson offers an...

A quaint, inspirational collection with delightful images at every turn of the road. No Sat Nav here.Illustrations: 143 colour, 16 b&w

Including works from Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Cornish, Breton and Manx, this book offers a blend of poetry and prose from the eighth to th...

The essential companion to every photographer's bookshelf, Pring's Photographer's Miscellany provides answers to all the questions you've ever aske...

Reducere. Academic life in Cambridge especially in Trinity College is viewed through the eyes of one of its greatest figures. Most of Professor Littlewood's ...

The Warrington Wolves miscellanyPublisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Gary SlaterNumber of pages: 144Publication date: 2012Dimensions: 205 x 1...

Reducere. Miscellany Farrago is the debut collection from Aaron Morrison. In it, you will find tales of the macabre that honor the traditions of horror as we...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Bill SprouseFor centuries, the story of the Jersey Devil has been part of the culture of southern New Jersey. A fire-breath...

How long does it take light from the Sun to reach Earth? What do we call one millionth of a billionth of a second? What animals change colour in di...

Staggering statistics, strange facts and all kinds of surprising stuff from the National Trust. Haunted houses, baffling objects, bizarre buildings...

Crossing the country from Cumbria to Cambridge, this quaint, pocket-sized manual is a compendium of all things two-wheeled.Illustrations: 102 colou...

Designed for both handy on-site use and pleasurable at-home browsing, this is an essential companion for all lovers of Italian food. Would you eat ...

DescriptionSee the garden in a whole new way Gardens across the globe come in many sizes and styles, but they share a remarkable number of similar ...

Good Photographic CoverageUseful to ModellersNew Factual InformationGood Historic TextUseful Technical InformationPublisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdA...

Following on from the phenomenal success of NECRONOMICON comes ELDRITCH TALES. Howard Phillips Lovecraft died at the age of 47, but in his short li...

The Backward Glance: A Miscellany of Irish History, Politics & Culture is a rare bird. It deals with topics of Irish political and cultural history...

Reducere. Revel in the fun and fascinating explanations behind Scottish traditions and folklore--from William Wallace, Rob Roy, and MacBeth to golf, kilts, a...