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19 produkter
Lore of the Wild
Folklore and Wisdom from Nature
Inbunden, 2021
192 kr
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See nature in a whole new light with this enchantingly illustrated treasury of natural folklore and wild wisdom from around the world.Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits’ ears would twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley flowers were formed from …
Lore of the Land
Folklore & Wisdom from the Wild Earth
Inbunden, 2022
184 kr
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Unearth the secrets of our natural world with The Lore of the Land, a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the land, skies and seas.From thundering rivers to shady groves, flickering marshes to lightless caves, and from snow-capped mountains to the depths of the ocean, discover …
Lore of the Stars
Folklore and Wisdom from the Skies Above
Inbunden, 2023
187 kr
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Look up at the skies in wonder with this mystically illustrated treasury of folklore from above and beyond.Did you know that people used to read the future in the flight of birds? That the constellations were thought to be mythological beings set in the sky? And that eclipses were seen as demonic …
Lore of the Deep
Folklore & Wisdom from the Watery Wilds
Inbunden, 2024
196 kr
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Discover the world beneath the waves with this magically illustrated treasury of folklore from the ocean deeps.Do you know the story of the ghost ship Mary Celeste? Or the myths behind seaquakes and tsunamis? Have you heard of Nanaue, the Hawaiian King of the Sharks?For millennia, humans have lived …
Mythology Land
12 classic legends reimagined
Inbunden, 2025
243 kr
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Explore the magical worlds of myth and fable with Mythology Land, and open the gates to the stories and adventures of cultures from all over the world. Mythology Land is a collection of expertly retold legends and stories that are perfect for bedtime, with each story adorned with its own …
Mythology Land
12 classic legends reimagined
E-bok, 2025
309 kr
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Explore the magical worlds of myth and fable with Mythology Land, and open the gates to the stories and adventures of cultures from all over the world. Mythology Land is a collection of expertly retold legends and stories that are perfect for bedtime, with each story adorned with its own …
Once Upon A Time
15 Bedtime Stories from History
Av Claire Cock-Starkey, Neon Squid
Inbunden, 2027
181 kr
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Once Upon a Time is an anthology of bedtime stories featuring 15 true tales all the way from ancient Egypt and the Vikings up to the 20th century.Each tale features an inspiring figure or hidden hero on an uplifting adventure. Kids will be awe-struck by:· The ancient Chinese emperor whose sacrifice …
Bodleianalia
Curious Facts about Britain's Oldest University Library
Av Claire Cock-Starkey, Violet Moller
Inbunden, 2016
218 kr
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Which is the smallest book in the Bodleian Library? Who complained when their secret pen name was revealed in the library’s catalogue? How many miles of shelving are there in the Book Storage Facility? What is the story behind the library’s refusal to lend a book to King Charles I? And, what is …
Library Miscellany
Inbunden, 2018
137 kr
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What can be found in the Vatican’s Secret Archive? How many books did Charles Darwin’s library aboard the Beagle hold? Which library is home to a colony of bats? Bursting with potted histories, quirky facts and enlightening lists, this book explores every aspect of the library, celebrating not only …
Museum Miscellany, A
Inbunden, 2019
139 kr
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Which are the oldest museums in the world? What is a cabinet of curiosities? Who haunts Hampton Court? What is on the FBI’s list of stolen art? 'A Museum Miscellany' celebrates the intriguing world of galleries and museums, from national institutions such as the Musée du Louvre, the British Museum …
Hyphens & Hashtags*
*The Stories behind the symbols on our keyboard
Inbunden, 2021
195 kr
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The punctuation marks, mathematical symbols and glyphs which haunt the edges of our keyboards have evolved over many hundreds of years. They shape our understanding of texts, calculations and online interactions. Without these symbols all texts would run in endless unbroken lines of letters and …
Curious History of Weights & Measures, The
Inbunden, 2023
192 kr
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How long is an ell? What is the largest size of champagne bottle?How do you measure the heat of a chilli pepper? Why is the depth of water measured in fathoms? And what is a cubit? The Curious History of Weights & Measures tells the story of how we have come to quantify the world around us. Looking …
Big Ideas. Das Buch der Rechtsgeschichte
Av Peter Chrisp, Claire Cock-Starkey m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
275 kr
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Golden Age of the Garden
A Miscellany
Inbunden, 2017
160 kr
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The relationship between England and its gardens might be described as a love affair; gardening is one of our national passions, rooted in history. The eighteenth century is often called the Golden Age of English gardening; as the fashion for formal pleasure grounds for the wealthy faded, a new era …
Famous Last Words
An Anthology
Inbunden, 2016
157 kr
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Who said ‘I should have drunk more champagne’? Did Nelson really utter ‘Kiss me Hardy’ from his deathbed? Which statesman was, at the end, ‘bored with it all’? Which king begged, ‘Let not poor Nelly starve …’ An extraordinary number of deathbed sayings have been recorded over the years, some …
Book Lovers' Miscellany
Inbunden, 2017
145 kr
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Ever wondered how ink is made? Or what is the bestselling book of all time? Or which are the oldest known books in the world? Highbrow to lowbrow, all aspects of the book are celebrated and explored in 'The Book Lovers’ Miscellany'. From a list of unfinished novels, a short history of the comic, …
The Real McCoy and 149 other Eponyms
Inbunden, 2018
133 kr
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Encompassing eponyms from medicine, botany, invention, science, fashion, food and literature, this book uncovers the intriguing tales of discovery, mythology, innovation and infamy behind the eponyms we use every day. The perfect addition to any wordsmith’s bookshelf.
