One Hundred Patents That Shaped the Modern World, Hardback - David Segal

Patent documents describe inventions and offer accurate information about the history of technology. This book shows how patents and the inventions...

A compulsive page-turner about the battle for Berlin and control of the Western world in the aftermath of the Second World War from 'the master of ...

From the bestselling author Simon Winchester, a human history of land around the world: who mapped it, owned it, stole it, cared for it, fought for...

Fifty Thinkers Who Shaped the Modern World profiles fifty landmark philosophers, scientists, political, social theorists and spiritual leaders whos...

A unique collection of works that marked the development of philosophy from classical times to the new millennium.Publisher: The Ivy PressAuthor(s)...

Reducere. "In many ways, Land combines bits and pieces of many of Winchester's previous books into a satisfying, globe-trotting whole. . . . Winchester is, o...

Reducere. "In many ways, Land combines bits and pieces of many of Winchester's previous books into a satisfying, globe-trotting whole. . . . Winchester is, o...

Publisher: HarperCollinsAuthor(s): Simon WinchesterNumber of pages: 464Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 135 x 202 x 31Cover type: PaperbackRedesco...

From the bestselling author Simon Winchester, a human history of land around the world: who mapped it, owned it, stole it, cared for it, fought for...

An engaging and witty compendium of ninety-four notable men and women who shaped and experienced one of the most creative and inventive periods in ...

A dazzling new history of the modern world, as told through the remarkable story of population change.

The epic story of the origin of calculus

Reducere. In this riveting political and social history of the American South during the second half of the twentieth century, acclaimed journalist Curtis Wi...

A Times Literary Supplement and History Today Book of the Year'An astonishing and thrilling story.' Stephen GreenblattThe Ottoman Empire was a hub ...

This book conclusively demonstrates that by respecting transparency and with dogged perseverance, a nonviolent public leader can become an influent...

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Reducere. DescriptionA dazzling new history of the irrepressible demographic changes and mass migrations that have made and unmade nations, continents, and e...

In recent decades, Tokyo, London, and New York have been the sites of credit bubbles of historically unprecedented magnitude. Central bankers have ...

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing LtdAuthor(s): Anne RooneyIllustration(s): Hardback with jacketNumber of pages: 128Collection: The Story of Everythin...

Publisher: Sussex Academic PressNumber of pages: 460Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 176 x 252 x 31Cover type: HardbackEditor(s): Jose Pedro Paiva...

Woven & Worn showcases innovative makers of mindful wearables. Unravel the world of sustainable fashion and discover your importance within it.

Publisher: Stanford University PressAuthor(s): Ali Humayun AkhtarNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 159 x 237 x 23Cover type: Ha...

Publisher: 1517 MediaAuthor(s): Amanda Martinez BeckNumber of pages: 200Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 223 x 146 x 19Cover type: HardbackRedesco...

Reducere. To Rule the Waves tells the extraordinary story of how the British Royal Navy allowed one nation to rise to a level of power unprecedented in histo...

Includes postcard collection of 100 "Modern Classics" authors. This title also includes photographs of writers such as Camus, Steinbeck, Orwell, Wa...

Discover the men who developed the sextant, the washing machine and the lawn-mower. Read about the man who was known as Iron Mad' Wilkinson - and w...

Forged by natural selection and honed by evolution, humans are perfectly adapted machines. . . for a world that no longer exists.

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Now in its fourth edition, this textbook gives a clear and concise account of the government and politics of democratic states, comprehensively upd...

Unholy Union is a snapshot of rugby in the 21st century, and how rugby collided with the modern world.

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCNumber of pages: 288Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 164 x 242 x 24Cover type: HardbackEditor(s): Christopher ...

Retellings of classic fairy tales in line with the culture of young adults today. The Pied Piper shifts his content strategy to attract more follow...

The new book from the award-winning SUNDAY TIMES journalist Brian Appleyard. This is a spirited exploration of cars and their cultural impact throu...

The fascinating story of the Regency period in Britain - an immensely colourful and chaotic decade that marked the emergence of the modern world.

Explores the lives of five pharaohs who ruled Egypt with absolute power, shining a new light on the country's 3, 000-year empire and its meaning to...

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An award-winning historian's revisionary account of the early modern world, showing how apocalyptic ideas stimulated political, religious, and inte...

Reducere. The story of the greatest of all philosophical friendships--and how it influenced modern thoughtDavid Hume is widely regarded as the most important...

Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdAuthor(s): Neil (Author) OliverNumber of pages: 432Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 163 x 241 x 42Cover type: ...

Publisher: Penguin Putnam IncAuthor(s): Cathy (Cathy Crimmins) CrimminsNumber of pages: 340Publication date: 2005Dimensions: 141 x 208 x 19Cover ty...

Award-winning historian Linda Colley shows the dawn of the modern world - through the advance of written constitutions.Illustrations: 1 x 16 pp pla...

Publisher: Princeton University PressAuthor(s): J. E. LendonIllustration(s): 5 b/w illus.Number of pages: 328Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 168 ...

Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Nicholas CraneNumber of pages: 272Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 128 x 196 x 28Cover type: Paperback / so...

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