Invites us to learn from those more courageous than ourselves TIMOTHY SNYDER Profound feels essential in these times SARAH BAKEWELL This book reminded me how to be brave RENI EDDO-LODGE ...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Apr-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: The Bodley Head Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781847928467)
When the gates of the last Magdalene Laundry closed in 1996, Ireland moved on. Or so it seemed. Enraging ... superb JOHN BANVILLE, Guardian Compelling, measured and deeply felt ANNE ENRIGHT A terrific yet harrowing unearthing of Irel...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Apr-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781837052097)
Gerald Gliddons classic survery of the Somme battlefield in 1916, first published in 1987 to great acclaim, has been greatly expanded and updated to include the latest research and analysis....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Apr-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781837052271)
Presenting the true stories of three core individuals in Titanics history - Captain Edward J. Smith, shipbuilder Thomas Andrews, and White Star Line chairman Joseph Bruce Ismay...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 21-Apr-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Manchester University Press, ISBN-13: 9781526195067)
For millennia the ‘wild’ was a place heroic men went on epic quests. This book traces the lives of five women who fought against prejudice for their right to work in, enjoy and help save the earth’s wild places. The globe-trotting tales of...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 02-Apr-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: August Books, ISBN-13: 9781835985625)
Empathetic and quietly profound. The New York Times From celebrated investigative journalist Jordan Ritter Conn (The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, ESPN) comes a fascinating and challenging portrait of modern manhood as seen through the lens...Loe edasi...
A masterful new translation of Suetonius renowned biography of the twelve Caesars, bringing to life a portrait of the first Roman emperors in stunning detail The ancient Roman empire was the supreme arena, where emperors had no choice bu...Loe edasi...
Sari: Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the British Academy
(Ilmumisaeg: 03-Feb-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: The British Academy, ISBN-13: 9781805966487)
The lives of the outstanding scholars celebrated in the volume often reveal unexpected personal and professional backgrounds. Taken together they build up a picture of the development of Britains intellectual life....Loe edasi...
How historys most influential and inspiring poets – from Homer and Sappho to Shakespeare and Frank OHara – can teach us to better understand the world. An entertaining guide to the rhyme and reason of poetry -- The Idler...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 08-Dec-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: H.W. Wilson Publishing Co., ISBN-13: 9798891793354)
Discover a treasure trove of biographical profiles spanning decades with the Current Biography Cumulative Index. Featuring dual organization by name and profession, it streamlines research by swiftly directing users to the specific issue where each...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 08-Dec-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: H.W. Wilson Publishing Co., ISBN-13: 9798891793347)
Gathering a full year of monthly profiles into a lasting record, it presents precise and insightful portrayals of influential figures shaping modern society. With an impressive range that spans decades since 1940, the volume continues a legacy of ac...Loe edasi...
Stella Butler, Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell CH DBE FRS
(Ilmumisaeg: 13-Nov-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781803999593)
Eleven incredible women pioneers who excelled at science, overcame prejudice and made significant discoveries along the way In 1945 women joined the ranks of the Royal Society, the UK’s premier scientific academy, for the first time...Loe edasi...
The poignant story of how a group of elite professional footballers went to war. The poignant story of how a group of elite professional footballers went to war.In 1914, the year the war breaks out, football is on the...Loe edasi...
Encourage diversity in outdoor wilderness areas by reading interviews with 20 people of color who have active roles in nature. During his travels around the country as a wildlife photographer, Dudley Edmondson made a concerning observation: he was t...Loe edasi...
This book will leave the reader not just smarter – but wiser. -- Professor Erik Angner, Stockholm University, author of How Economics Can Save the WorldWe live in the economy – and we are part of it. Living through a pandemic...Loe edasi...
This is the astounding story of the six female aviators who battled to become the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by plane. In the early 20th century, the dream of crossing the Atlantic by air was as potent as putting a...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 09-Oct-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Times Books, ISBN-13: 9780008752965)
Delve into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with this collection of obituaries from The Times. From the silent film era to Hollywood’s golden age and beyond, this book captures the essence of cinemas most captivating actors...Loe edasi...
The name ‘Broad Street Bullies’ in synonymous with tenacity, toughness, and hockey royalty in Philadelphia. Names like Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, Gary Dornhoefer, Don Saleski, Ed Van Impe, and Bob “Hound Dog” Kelly br...Loe edasi...
Across artificial intelligence, climate change, food safety, transport and communication, the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are integral to modern society. Through a selection of 46 lives from the Dictionary of Ir...Loe edasi...
