Little Histories - Böcker

A lucid guide to humankind's greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Peter Singer ¿¿ Philosophy begins with the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athenian marketplace aski...

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The internationally bestselling guide to the extraordinary human story, for the curious of all ages ¿ The world has existed for over 4 billion years, but humanity arrived much more recently. Here E. H. Gombrich brings to life the full story of hum...

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A vital guide to poetry from ancient times to the present ¿ Poetry is language made special, so that it will be remembered and valued. It does not always work - over the centuries countless thousands of poems have been forgotten. This Little Histo...

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An accessible account of the history of economics through the ideas of great thinkers Economics explains the world. For example, the fact that you're holding this book in your hands puts you in a special position. To many people around the globe, ...

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A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globe ¿ Mathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing, economics-all aspects of modern life rely on some kind of maths. But how did our ancestors th...

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A special edition of the international bestseller that is "sumptuously illustrated. . . . Perfect for reading to alert and curious children, but it's even better as a secret pleasure, read alone, with no children in sight." (Philip Kennicott, Wash...

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A lively and engaging introduction to the progress of science over the ages Science is key to understanding the infinite distances of space, the tiniest living organisms body and the history of our planet. From Hippocrates and Aristotle to Isaac N...

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The international bestseller: E. H. Gombrich's sweeping history of the world, for the curious of all ages ¿ "All stories begin with 'Once upon a time.' And that's just what this story is all about: what happened, once upon a time." So begins A Lit...

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A thrilling journey through 100,000 years of art, from the first artworks ever¿made to art's central role in culture today¿ Art can help us see the world differently or understand our place in it a little more clearly. It can move us emotionally, ...

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A rich and engaging guide to psychology, the science devoted to understanding human nature Psychology is the science devoted to understanding human nature. Its practitioners have long sought to understand behaviour, feelings and thoughts. In her f...

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For readers of E. H. Gombrich's A Little History of the World, an equally irresistible volume that brings history's greatest philosophers to life ¿ "A primer in human existence: philosophy has rarely seemed so lucid, so important, so worth doing a...

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The international bestseller: E. H. Gombrich's sweeping history of the world, for the curious of all ages ¿ "All stories begin with 'Once upon a time.' And that's just what this story is all about: what happened, once upon a time." So begins A Lit...

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A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present ¿ Music excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. From a Neanderthal's bone flute to the festivals of Glastonbury and Coachella, human beings have...

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Now in paperback, in the tradition of E. H. Gombrich's A Little History of the World, a lively journey through the story of language With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the ori...

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A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. Peop...

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"An enjoyable account of a lifelong involvement with literature."-John Vukmirovich, Times Literary Supplement ¿ This "little history" takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Epic of ...

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A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all ages ¿ "This is a little history with a big heart, meant to be savored more than studied, read out loud like poetry, or perhaps sung like a hymn...

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"For readers in search of a thoughtful, thorough, and approachable survey of the history of religion, this book is an excellent place to start."-Booklist ¿ Written for those with faith and for those without-and especially for younger readers-A Lit...

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A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and through the ideas of great thinkers in the field "A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age, this is a clear...

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A "learned and lively" (Wall Street Journal)¿history of archaeological adventure-with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the globe-for readers of all ages What is archaeology? The word may bring to min...

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A lively account of the history of our planet, from its earliest origins to the present day, told through the major geological changes and scientific breakthroughs ¿ Where has our planet come from, and what lies beneath its surface? How have we co...

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A rich and engaging guide to psychology, the science devoted to understanding human nature ¿ What really drives our decisions? Where do language and memory come from? Why do our minds sometimes seem to work against us? Psychologists have long atte...

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A rich and inclusive history of belief, from humanity's earliest days to our own times ¿ Religion is distinctly human. We can't help wondering about where we come from and why we are here. Did some all-powerful being make the universe? When we die...

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A lively journey through the story of language, from an infant's first word to the languages of the internet ¿ Language never leaves you alone. It's there in your head, helping you think. It's there to help you make relationships - and to break th...

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The thrilling story of archaeological adventure, and astonishing discoveries around the globe ¿ Archaeology tells the story of our ancestors: how they lived, what they believed in and how their cultures developed over millennia. Brian Fagan introd...

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A vibrant guide to the world of literature, from dramatic plays to engrossing novels ¿ Literature has inspired every civilisation, from Greek myth to today's graphic novels. John Sutherland, who has researched, taught and written on the entire glo...

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A character-filled history that brings the American saga to life ¿ A New York Times Bestseller ¿ "Davidson has written a work that should lead readers to reflect anew on America's past and present. . . . We can all use not just a good refresher co...

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