Краткое описание: Modern science carries multiple traces of its historical origins: we encounter its past every day. Even the most sophisticated clocks mark off time in sixties, a survival from Babylonian numbering systems used many thousands of years ago. Scientific heroes are celebrated in units of measurement - Volts, Curies, Richters - and in parts of our body, such as the Eustachian tubes in our ears.

Краткое описание: Military commanders have been a diverse collection of individuals and their job has altered radically over time through the impact of technological innovation and social and political changes. The men profiled in this book range from all-conquering warriors to cautious dedicated career soldiers, from the rulers of kingdoms and empires to ordinary citizens thrust by circumstance into the forefront of war. Some were men who delighted in combat and slaughter, while others were often sickened by their own trade and would agree with the Duke of Wellington that “next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained”.

Краткое описание: The brain is the most astonishing part of your body. Its billions of cells control everything you think and do, including your actions, senses, emotions, memory, and language. The more you use it, the better it works. This book is all about how to get your brain cells buzzing and, maybe, become a genius.

Краткое описание: In the three and a half centuries after Columbus’s first voyage to the Americas in 1492, more than 12 million enslaved Africans were packed into European ships and carried to the New World. The world that we live in today has been significantly shaped by the unpaid labor of these Africans and their African-American descendants. This unique book examines the history of slavery and its role in the making of the modern world. Like the institution of slavery itself, the book ranges from the ancient world

Краткое описание: Somewhere in the world, it is always time for dinner. That happy fact is one of the joys of travel, as much a part of the vacation experience as visiting a destination’s top sights. Rome offers the thrill of walking in the footsteps of the Caesars inside the Roman Forum and gazing heavenward at the Biblical tales that Michelangelo splashed across the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Yet the cuisine of the Eternal City is equally unforgettable. After a day of sightseeing, earthy fried artichokes – carciofi alla giudia – await in a neighborhood trattoria where the white-shirted waiter balances plates over his head as he weaves between tightly packed tables.

Краткое описание: The Oxford Illustrated History of World War II follows a proud tradition in the Press in producing up-to-date and profusely illustrated volumes on a range of historical subjects. The current volume is designed to introduce a range of themes that are less commonly found in general histories of the war and which reflect current developments in historical scholarship. It is also designed to bring the war to life by presenting it in visual terms.

Краткое описание: This history’s last chapter is on the memory of the First World War. Its author, Modris Eksteins, has examined entries made a quarter of a century ago, in the late 1980s, in the visitors’ books kept by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. At the Bernafay cemetery, under the heading ‘remarks’, one Englishman entered ‘none needed’. This pragmatic and yet pregnant response to the graves that trace a line through north-western Europe, from Ypres to Arras and on to Verdun and Belfort, is not one which historians have been able to share. The First World War has commanded a literature that is quite simply enormous.

Краткое описание: The sports of “running,” “jumping,” and “throwing” have developed significantly since the Ancient Greeks first established their Games at Olympia. Back then there was only one event, the Stadion race - now there are literally hundreds of sports to choose from. So it’s not surprising that you might not know all the rules to all the sports you come across.

Краткое описание: Everyone should have a few tricks up their sleeve to surprise or entertain people when they least expect it, and it’s time to learn something new! You could learn how to read a friend’s palm, perform a mystifying magic trick, perfect some cool dance moves, or perhaps consider something more spectacular, like walking a tightrope. Go on - amaze yourself!

Краткое описание: Ask Me Everything Chock-full of lists and quips, stats and quotes, this brilliant follow-up to "Ask Me Anything" contains thousands of facts, incredible photographs, and hilarious information. Full color & Full description.