Library Miscellany, Hardcover

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...

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

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 ...

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

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

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...

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 ...

Reducere. "if your vessell houlde Ten Gallons put in a Bout 5 Races of Ginger the out sides Paired a Way 2 Nuttmege and a Grote worth of Cinnamon A little ma...

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

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 ...

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 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...

Reducere. DescriptionToo often depicted as a region with a single, dominant history and a static culture, the American South actually comprises a wide range ...

Reducere. In Making the Miscellany Megan Heffernan examines the poetic design of early modern printed books and explores how volumes of compiled poems, which...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

Marcus Berkmann is the definitive writer of cricketing humour.

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

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

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 ...

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 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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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 ...

Reducere. ...for there is no folly of the beasts of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of men.The 500 page book of the American classic...

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

Giant Galápagos tortoises have roamed the Galápagos Islands for thousands of years, but these creatures almost disappeared from their tropical habi...

DescriptionThis exciting new line of hard-cover journals showcases gorgeous illustrations from the Bodleian Library's collections. Designed to be e...

A wildly entertaining ride through the galloping absurdities of pop.

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

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. If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear!The idea of a reanimated corpse was famously conceived by an 18 year old Mary Shelley on holiday with h...