In Miniature. How Small Things Illuminate The World, Paperback - Simon Garfield

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

The author of The End Of Innocence explores the human instinct to produce miniature versions of reality, meeting eccentric and meticulous collector...

The Error World - Simon Garfield

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

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Every little decision that we make has an impact on the world around us, and inevitably comes back on us in some form. This resulting karma can eit...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing volcanoes that have formed on Earth.

A fun, cute and inspirational gift book about taking the time to enjoy the everyday and finding happiness in the little things.

Parkinson's everyday exaltations - selected from her immensely successful Guardian column - will utterly delight. FEATURES BRAND NEW MATERIALPublis...

Publisher: HarperCollinsAuthor(s): Simon GarfieldNumber of pages: 320Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 246 x 218 x 25Cover type: PaperbackRedescope...

Activities for bold, brave, green, heroic, caring, daring, dreaming, mindful, shouting, creative, rescuing, resourceful Earth-warriors! A super pos...

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: Christian Focus Publications LtdAuthor(s): Simona GortonNumber of pages: 176Collection: Trail BlazersPublication date: 2022Dimensions: 1...

A brilliantly imagined new 8+ adventure about resilience, family and hope. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted a...

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

Reducere. A celebration of the great speeches of world history and cultural life. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL In this exuberant collection, acclaimed historian Simon ...

A wise, witty, alternative history of humanity exploring how our relationship with dogs has changed over the centuries - by the author of the bests...

Reducere. Why do the words "little house" go straight to the heart, as Sir John Summerson observed? Clearly, something beyond economy is at work. For centuri...

A newly rediscovered gem from the Mass Observation archive.Publisher: John Blake Publishing LtdAuthor(s): Claire LanghamerNumber of pages: 272Publi...

A collection of history's greatest speeches, with commentary from internationally bestselling historian Simon Sebag Montefiore. Updated with new sp...

Reducere. Recalls the group of scientists whose invention of radar during World War II contributed to the Allied victory, and chronicles their post-war achie...

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Contributor(s): Author: Clifton LeafA "brilliant" (Fortune), eye-opening history of the war on cancer, The Truth in Small Doses asks why we are los...

If you've ever tried to make a deal, reach an agreement, close a sale, or negotiate in everyday business, Smart Negotiating shows you how to avoid ...

One young chef's ode in recipes and words to the isolated, Australian island-state at the bottom of the world. How Wild Things Are celebrates natur...

Korean monk and bestselling author Sunim gets across how to have compassion for the self and others, learning to accept and cherish the flaws.

Changing the world--or at least your corner of it--is easier than you think.With so much suffering in our communities and in the world, it can feel...

Stephen R Covey shows how to apply his famous 7 Habits to our youngest citizens

Recommended by the World Health Organisation and perennial winner of the US News Best Diet Awards, the Mediterranean Diet is well-established as an...

How do other countries create "smarter" kids? What is it like to be a child in the world's new education superpowers? The Smartest Kids in the Worl...

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 old world order is changing rapidly, with influence declining for leading global powers. As large countries from the USA to the UK struggle to ...

A smart, gossipy, and very funny examination of celebrity culture from New York's premiere social columnist. Ben Widdicombe is the only writer to h...

Set the mood for Halloween and embrace the cosiness of autumn! Memory-making activities include spotting wild mushrooms, creating bug hotels and ev...

Set the mood for Christmas and the festive season by diving into the fun of winter! Memory-making activities include celebrating the winter solstic...

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Publisher: Whalen Book WorksAuthor(s): Whalen Book WorksIllustration(s): 30Number of pages: 48Collection: Tiniest MuseumPublication date: 2021Dimen...

The untold story of how one tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic has shaped the world for centuries.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2018 Bestselling author Simon Winchester writes a magnificent history of the pioneering engine...

Examining the phenomenon of miniaturization in material culture, literature and theories of cognition, this study examines the appeal and function ...