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A Short History of Coffee by Gordon Kerr
Category: Cook Books | Series: Short History Ser.
Having conquered the world's taste buds and established itself as a staple in our daily lives, coffee has mirrored the moods and movements of society for centuries - yet, how much do we know about its history?In his riveting new book, Gordon Kerr investigates the fascinating history behind the global ob ...Show more
A Short History of Disease by Sean Martin
Category: World History | Series: Short History Ser.
In 2014, the world faces a global crisis as the Ebola epidemic threatens to spread from Western Africa across the planet. Even before recorded history began, disease has plagued human civilisations, claiming more lives than natural disasters and warfare combined. Using an interdisciplinary approach, Sea ...Show more
A Short History of Disease: Plagues, Poxes and Civilisations by Seán Martin
Category: History | Series: Short History Ser.
This second edition contains an afterword on COVID-19, looking at the origins and nature of the virus, and how governments across the globe dealt with the most serious public health emergency in a century.A Short History of Disease chronicles the historical and geographical evolution of infectious and n ...Show more
A Short History of Japan by Curtis Andressen (Senior Lecturer, Department of Asian Studies and Languages, Flinders University, Australia)
Category: Travel | Series: A\Short History of Asia Ser.
From the dawn of time when the first settlers arrived in the islands of Japan, through feudalism with its heavy imprint of authoritarianism to 20th-century adventurism, American occupation and contemporary uncertainty, the author traces Japan's history and its social and political manifestations.
A Short History of the Middle East: From Ancient Empires to Islamic State by Gordon Kerr
Category: Non Fiction | Series: Short History Ser.
Situated at the crossroads of three continents, the Middle East has confounded the ambition of conquerors and peacemakers alike. Christianity, Judaism and Islam all had their genesis in the region but with them came not just civilization and religion, but also some of the great struggles of history. A S ...Show more
A Short History of the World in 50 Books by Daniel Smith
Category: History | Series: A\Short History of the World Ser.
The book has a unique status as an emblem of human culture and civilization. It is a vessel for sharing stories, dispersing knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our known world. Books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what ...Show more
A Short History of the World in 50 Lies by Natasha Tidd
Category: MILITARY/HISTORY | Series: A\Short History of the World Ser.
Taking readers on a global journey through human history, historian Natasha Tidd examines how lies can change the world around us, from Julius Caesar's deceptive PR machine to the cover ups that caused Chernobyl.From forgeries that created centuries worth of conflict and domination, such as The Donati ...Show more
A Short History of the World in 50 Lies by Natasha Tidd
Category: World History | Series: A\Short History of the World Ser.
Taking readers on a global journey through human history, Natasha Tidd examines how lies can change the world around us, from Julius Caesar's deceptive PR machine to the cover-ups that caused Chernobyl.From forgeries that created centuries worth of conflict and domination, such as The Donation of Cons ...Show more
A Short, Illustrated History of... Ingenious Inventions by Clive Gifford; Rita Petruccioli (Illustrator)
Category: Education | Series: A\Short, Illustrated History Of... Ser.
If you're fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for you! This book only contains some of the most interesting inventions in history. No rubbish diagrams or grainy photos - just really cool facts, intriguing people and of course incredible i ...Show more
A Short, Illustrated History of Inventions by Petruccioli, Rita
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: A\Short, Illustrated History Of... Ser.
If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for them! This book only contains some of the most interesting inventions in history. No rubbish diagrams or grainy photos - just really cool facts, intriguing people and of course inc ...Show more
A Short, Illustrated History of Medicine by Petruccioli, Rita
Category: Education | Series: A\Short, Illustrated History Of... Ser.
If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for them. This book only contains some of the most brilliant bits about medicine in history. No rubbish diagrams or grainy photos - just really cool facts, intriguing people and of cour ...Show more
A Short, Illustrated History of Medicine by Petruccioli, Rita
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: A\Short, Illustrated History Of... Ser.
If you're fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for you. This book only contains some of the most brilliant bits about medicine in history. No rubbish diagrams or grainy photos - just really cool facts, intriguing people and of course the b ...Show more