Something and Tonic: A History of the World's Most Iconic Mixer, Hardcover - Nick Kokonas

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DescriptionThe complete story of snow, this is the first book to fully examine snow as a historical, cultural, and scientific phenomenon. From "Win...

From the best-selling author of Skyscrapers comes the much-anticipated revised edition of her magnificent chronological tour of the world's most si...

Reducere. Celebrate of the history and significance of both the Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster for the company's 75th anniversary in this combined editio...

Just the Tonic is an accessible yet informative history of tonic water: its connections to the major disease malaria, the cure discovered in the ba...

Reducere. Sip, Sip, Hooray Cheers to these amazing hotel signature cocktails which have become destinations in their own right. Some are seasonal, some are w...

The raucous, stranger-than-fiction tale of Sealand - the tiny island nation off the Suffolk coast.Illustrations: 16 Illustrations, unspecified

The raucous, stranger-than-fiction tale of Sealand - the tiny island nation off the Suffolk coast.

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...

Publisher: Smith|Doorstop BooksAuthor(s): Phoebe StuckesPublication date: 2017Dimensions: 149 x 209 x 5Cover type: Paperback / softbackRedescopera ...

Recipes and stories from 50 of the most treasured hotel bars around the globe.Illustrations: Full colour illustrations throughout

The Raphael Trail. The Secret History of One of the World's Most Precious Works of Art - Joanna Pitman

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'Nick Bryant is brilliant. He has a way of showing you what you've been missing from the whole story whilst never leaving you feeling stupid.' - Em...

A concise tourist guide filled with fascinating facts and trivia - perfect for travellers, tourists and urban city-breakers. Discover the cultural,...

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Reducere. 2015 Amelia Bloomer Project List This close look at Wonder Woman's history portrays a complicated heroine who is more than just a female Superman w...

Reducere. Shrouds have long held a special place among the sacred relics of Christendom. In the Middle Ages, shrouds, like holy relics, were the prize posses...

An exploration of the world's most important medicinal plants, the compounds they produce and how they benefit the human body. With diagrams, photo...

Reducere. Finally, a book for every bridge fan -- never before has there been a comprehensive history of the game, filled with anecdotes about famous players...

Green drinks gone boozy Create your own delicious cocktails using ingredients you can find in your own backyard, windowsill, or local farmer's mark...

A mindbending history of the greatest puzzles of all time, by the author of The Things That Nobody Knows.

Reducere. A narrative history of how Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa came to be the most famous in the world - and one of the most powerful cul...

The full story of the SAS, from formation in the sand dunes of Africa during World War II to present action in the Middle East, and incorporates ju...

Reducere. Restoring the use of wild plants in daily life for vibrant physical, mental, and spiritual health - Explains how 3 classes of wild plants--aromatic...

Reducere. Understanding North Korean Through the Eyes of Defectors. The weekly column Ask a North Korean, published by NK News, invites readers from around t...

DescriptionSicily grows the world's finest fruit Discover the orange and the thousands of tales told of it--the curiosities, techniques, traditions...

A highly topical look at the formula that dominates economics, and why it has outlived its usefulness.

DescriptionTo access the power of crystals, you must know their stories. Crystal Lore, Legends & Myths presents these fascinating histories and leg...

Reducere. A vibrant and colorful history of Crayola crayons, from the company's origin story, the birth of the Crayola crayon, the evolution of the iconic cr...

Reducere. DescriptionTHE Essential Cookbook for one of the Most Exciting Times of Your Life Are you ready to make the most delicious and mouthwatering treats...

Reducere. The mission was to kill the most wanted man in the world--an operation of such magnitude that it couldn't be handled by just any military or intell...