In Praise of Famous Horses. An A-Z of the Most Celebrated in History and Culture, Myth and Sport, Paperback - Sean Magee

An A-Z of the most celebrated in history and culture, myth and sportPublisher: Orion Publishing CoAuthor(s): Sean MageeNumber of pages: 256Publicat...

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Reducere. Explore the Captivating Life of Aaron Burr and His Duel with Alexander HamiltonBased on his early achievements, Aaron Burr Jr. should have become a...

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Sean McIndoe of Down Goes Brown, one of hockey's favourite and funniest writers, takes aim at the game's most memorable moments--especially if they...

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If you want to discover the captivating life of Harriet Tubman, then keep reading...Harriet Tubman was known as a "conductor" on the "Underground R...

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'Enemy - Stranger - Neighbour: The Image of the Other in Moche Culture' is dedicated to artistic renderings of the Recuay people in Moche art, in a...

DescriptionThe story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings as shown in the Bayeux Tapestry is arguably the most widely-known in the ent...

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Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography "The many rumors regarding the flying ...

Reducere. From 1817 until 1821, a hostile, supernatural entity plagued the Bell family of Tennessee. Beginning with the appearance of a strange, unnatural cr...

About the AuthorDoug Alderson is the author of several books, including A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions: From Mermaids to Singing Towers (Pi...

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

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Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes accounts of Secretariat's life and races *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a...

Reducere. Shane K. Bernard's Teche examines this legendary waterway of the American Deep South. Bernard delves into the bayou's geologic formation as a vesti...

In Praise of the Stepmother is a witty and subtle meditation on the mysterious nature of human happiness and the corrupting power of innocence

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Building on critiques of other sceptical scholars, the feminist, folkloristic approach of this book deepens how our remythologizing of the ancient ...

A brilliantly illuminating and darkly comic tale of the ongoing financial and political crisis in America The financial crisis that exploded in 200...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Mark FeltonIt is April 1945 and the world's most prized horses are about to be slaughtered... As the Red Army closes in on ...

What is it like to support a small team in a city where a footballing giant lurks? Leandro Vignoli spent 50 days on the road, getting up close and ...

A revealing exploration of how art acquires its financial value.

Reducere. A Stunning Look At The Worlds Most Famous Nuclear Disasters And Atomic Accidents In History An Atomic Accident is defined as any event that brought...

In 1921, Converse hired 20-year-old Chuck Taylor as a salesman, sparking a nearly 50-year career that defined the Converse All Star basketball shoe...

Get lost in an original, imaginative and fun A to Z. With over 50 mazes Get Lost offers an easy way in for everyone: from football to disco ball, k...

Publisher: Simon & SchusterAuthor(s): Sean FlynnNumber of pages: 272Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 139 x 214 x 21Cover type: Paperback / softbac...

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A Crocodile in the Fernery. An A-Z of Animals in the Garden - Twigs Way

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The story of Marie Duplessis, the courtesan who consumed Parisian high society in the 19th Century, and the inspiration behind masterpieces such as...

The most detailed set of studies ever on all aspects of one of the most beautifully decorated Egyptian non-royal tombs, new in paperback This lavis...

Chronicles representations of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer sexualities over one hundred years of American film. This book explores the ever-ch...

Reducere. DescriptionNow in paperback, the book that Newsweek calls "wonderful, witty, and wise, " vividly recounts a time 100 years ago when a racehorse thr...

Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes descriptions of tombs like King Tut's *Includes online resources, footnotes, and a bibliography for further reading *I...

Reducere. Of People and Plants is a combination of colorful anecdotes from Messeque's life and detailed information about the use of specific plants in treat...

DescriptionAisha al-Ba'uniyya (c.1456-1517) was one of the greatest women mystics in Islamic history. A Sufi master and an Arab poet, her religious...

Reducere. With meticulous observation and the seductive skill of a great storyteller, Vargas Llosa lures the reader into the shadow of perversion that, littl...

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Publisher: Old Street PublishingAuthor(s): Gillian DarleyPublication date: 2021Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 42Cover type: Paperback / softbackRedescoper...

Hinduism is often called the world's oldest living major religion, and this beautifully illustrated history is an excellent introduction to the sub...