Apollo - The extraordinary visual history of the iconic...
Explore the iconic Apollo space missions and moon landings t...
Photography - The Definitive Visual History
This lavish coffee-table book traces the history of photogra...
The Tractor Book - The Definitive Visual History
The definitive visual history of the tractor The complete h...
The Classic Car Book - The Definitive Visual History
From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this b...
Doctor Who: Dalek - The Astounding Untold History of th...
Dalek is the never-before-told history of the Doctors most...
The Motorbike Book - The Definitive Visual History
The ultimate illustrated history of the motorcycle, this com...
The Dark Crystal the Ultimate Visual History
Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History is the definitive ...
The Train Book - The Definitive Visual History
From the first steam trains to the high-speed bullet locomot...
World War II - The Definitive Visual History
The definitive visual history looks at this epic war from ev...
Science - The Definitive Visual History
Follow the story of science and understand the significance ...
Metallica - Back to the Front: A Fully Authorized Visua...
Metallica: Back to the Front tells the amazing, fully author...
Back to the Future - The Ultimate Visual History
Great Scott! Go Back to the Future with Doc Brown and Marty ...
The Tank Book - The Definitive Visual History of Armour...
From the birth of the tank to unmanned vehicles and the tank...
The Almost Complete History of the World - 75 Incredibl...
Recorded history is rich with events that have changed the c...
Apollo - The Extraordinary Visual History Of The Iconic Space Pro
Delphi - A History of the Center of the Ancient World
The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the omphalosthe center or navelof the ancient world for more than 1000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphis oracular priestess; to set up monuments to the gods; and to take part in competitions. In this richly illustrated account, Mich...
Under the Knife - A History of Surgery in 28 Remarkable Operations
This is history with a surgeons touch: deft, incisive and sometimes excruciatingly bloody The Sunday Times Utterly eccentric and riveting Mail on Sunday Eye-opening and, frequently, eye-watering . . . a book that invites readers to peer up the bottoms of kings, into the souls of rock stars and down the ear canals of astronauts The Daily Telegraph How did a decision made in the op...
The Future is History - How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia
A brave and eloquent critic of the Putin regime
For anyone wondering how Russia ended up in the hands of Putin and his friends, and what it means for the rest of us, Gessens book gives an alarming and convincing picture. The Times In The Future is History Masha Gessen follows the lives of four Russians, born as the Soviet Union crumbled, at what promised to be the dawn of democracy. E...
A History of the Crusades I - The First Crusade and the Foundation of the Kingdom of Jerusalem
The first volume of Steven Runcimans classic, hugely influential trilogy on the history of the Crusades On a February day in the year AD 638 the Caliph Omar entered Jerusalem, riding upon a white camel An enthralling work of grand historical narrative, Steven Runcimans A History of the Crusades overturned the traditional view of the Crusades as a romantic Christian adventure, and inste...
The Empty Space
Adapted from a series of four lectures, originally delivered as the first of the Granada Northern Lectures Peter Brooks The Empty Space is an exploration of four aspects of theatre, Deadly, Holy, Rough and Immediate, published in Penguin Modern Classics. I can take any empty space and call it a bare stage In The Empty Space, groundbreaking director Peter Brook draws on a life in love w...
A History of the Crusades II - The Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Frankish East 1100-1187
The second volume of Steven Runcimans classic, hugely influential trilogy on the history of the Crusades There was magic about. Saladin himself was troubled by terrible dreams
Steven Runcimans unrivalled history of the Crusades is a classic of learning and vivid, compelling storytelling, which brilliantly brings to life the personalities, battles, massacres, triumphs and follies of ...
Dragon and Kangaroo - Australia and China's Shared History from the Goldfields to the Present Day
The fascinating story of the Chinese presence in and influence on this country our intertwined history from colonial times to today. Chinese presence in Australia extends from well before the time of Captain Cook trading with northern Australia long before Europeans came here right through to the present day, with Chinese activities ranging from being the main customer for our iron o...
Doctor Who: Dalek - The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe
Dalek is the never-before-told history of the Doctors most dangerous enemies, the famous Outer Space Robot People of the planet Skaro from their genesis in the thousand-year conflict between Thals and Kaleds, to their survival of the Time War and (as foreseen by the Time Lords) their conquest of the universe. Along the way, the authors also reveal all-new stories about these legendary cre...
Obama - The Call of History
Peter Bakers authoritative history of the Obama presidency is the first complete account that will stand the test of time. Baker takes the measure of Obamas achievements and disappointments in office and brings into focus the real legacy of the man who, as he described himself, doesnt look like all the presidents on the dollar bills. With vivid colour photographs by New York Times photog...
A History of the Crusades III - The Kingdom of Acre and the Later Crusades
The third volume of Steven Runcimans classic, hugely influential trilogy on the history of the Crusades The whole tale is one of faith and folly, courage and greed, hope and disillusion Steven Runcimans triumphant three-volume A History of the Crusades remains an unsurpassed account of the events that changed the world and continue to resonate today. This final volume of the trilogy be...
The Square and the Tower - Networks, Hierarchies and the Struggle for Global Power
The New York Times bestseller Silicon Valley needed a history lesson and Ferguson has provided it Eric Schmidt What if everything we thought we knew about history was wrong? From Niall Ferguson, the global bestselling author of Empire, The Ascent of Money and Civilization, this is a whole new way of imagining the world. Most history is hierarchical: its about popes, presidents, and prime...
The Churchills - A Family at the Heart of History - from the Duke of Marlborough to Winston Churchill
There never was a Churchill from John of Marlborough down who had either morals or principles, so said Gladstone. From the First Duke of Marlborough soldier of genius, restless empire-builder and cuckolder of Charles II onwards, the Churchills have been politicians, gamblers and profligates, heroes and womanisers. The Churchills is a richly layered portrait of an extraordinary set of men ...
History - From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day
From the origins of Homo sapiens to the 21st century, this dynamic visual encyclopaedia of world events tells the surprising and inspiring history of the world. Exploring world history and featuring historical figures that have shaped our past and present, this newly updated third edition includes key contemporary issues, political developments, changes in leadership, and more. Each historical...
The Salmon - The Extraordinary Story of the King of Fish
`Sometimes the river was too high to see the fish pairs well, sometimes the wind shook up the surface too much to get a clear view. [
] You know if they have already spawned and buried their eggs in the gravel because hit by the light they run, and squiggle downstream. Un-spawned, they face the light. It is one of natures great spectacles. So begins Michael Wigans fascinating journey into ...
The Natural History Book - The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth
A monumental and extraordinarily beautiful guide to Earths wildlife and natural wonders its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms this book was 5 years in the making. Covering more than 5,000 species, it is one-of-a-kind; the only book to offer a complete visual survey of Earths natural history. Packed with thousands of stunning, specially commissioned photographs,...
A History of the Vikings
An utterly splendid book, quite the most brilliantly written, balanced, and explanative general work on the Vikings ever to appear in English or in any language. Scandinavian Studies The subject of this book is the Viking realms, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, their civilization and culture, and their many sided achievements at home and abroad. A highly readable narrative follows the developmen...
SAS - Rogue Heroes - the Authorized Wartime History
From the secret SAS archives, and acclaimed author Ben Macintyre: the first ever authorized history of the SAS Impeccably researched, superbly told by far the best book on the SAS in World War II Antony Beevor In the summer of 1941, at the height of the war in the Western Desert, a bored and eccentric young officer, David Stirling, came up with a plan that was radical and entirely aga...
A History of the English-speaking Peoples
An authoritative survey of the history of English-speaking peoples throughout the world combines intriguing, closely observed biographical profilesof Alfred the Great, Victoria, Joan of Arc, Lincoln, and other notableswith an account of the key events and issues of the era. The narrative commences fifty-five years before the birth of Christ, when Julius Caesar famously turned his gaze upon B...
The Square and the Tower - Networks, Hierarchies and the Struggle for Global Power
The most brilliant British historian of his generation The Times What if everything we thought we knew about history was wrong? From Niall Ferguson, the global bestselling author of Empire, The Ascent of Money and Civilization, this is a whole new way of imagining the world. Most history is hierarchical: its about popes, presidents, and prime ministers. But what if thats simply because ...
Twenty-Six Seconds - A Personal History of the Zapruder Film
Abraham Zapruder didnt know when he ran home to grab his video camera on November 22, 1963 that this single spontaneous decision would change his familys life for generations to come. Originally intended as a home movie of President Kennedys motorcade, Zapruders film of the JFK assassination is now shown in every American history class, included in Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit questions, a...
A Brief History of the Samurai
Clements has a knack for writing suspenseful sure-footed conflict scenes: His recounting of the Korean invasion led by samurai and daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi reads like a thriller. If youre looking for a samurai primer, Clements guide will keep you on the hook Japan Times, reviewed as part of an Essential Reading for Japanophiles series From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is o...