Pearls of the Orient Asian Treasures from the Wellcome Library Nigel Allan (Edited by) Serindia/ Wellcome Trust 2003 Hardback Illustrated
The Asian Collections of London's Wellcome Library constitute a major repository of manuscripts, printed books and pictorial material illustrating a wThe Asian Collections of London's Wellcome Library constitute a major repository of manuscripts, printed books and pictorial material illustrating a wide range of medical and social history among the peoples and cultures of the East, from Armenia to China. In this generously illustrated volume, experts who have worked on the collections in recent years highlight some of the most impressive and significant documents preserved there and the prolific collecting activities of Sir Henry Wellcome himself. ...more
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The Outlaw Sea Chaos and Crime on the World's Oceans William Langewiesche Granta 2004 Paperback
The 43,000 ships which navigate the oceans face many perils, both natural and man-made, as they transport the raw materials and products on which our The 43,000 ships which navigate the oceans face many perils, both natural and man-made, as they transport the raw materials and products on which our lives depend. Langewiesche explores the murky world of these floating islands which change identity and nationality while their crews live not only with the ever-present danger of shipwreck but also with the age-old problem of piracy and the new threat of terrorism....more
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Porsche 911 Since 1997 Autocar Haynes 2008 Hardback Illustrated
Autocar magazine has tested every Porsche 911 model since the car's launch in 1963. This volume gathers 30 of its road tests and feature articles on tAutocar magazine has tested every Porsche 911 model since the car's launch in 1963. This volume gathers 30 of its road tests and feature articles on the 911, from Steve Sutcliffe writing on the 'Firestarter' ('the car Porsche built to blow the McLaren F1 away') in 1996, when Thierry Boutsen drove it at Le Mans, to Chris Harris's verdict on the GT2 in October 2007. The articles are reproduced with all their original photographs, fact boxes and technical information. ...more
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Japan Rising The Iwakura Embassy to the USA and Europe 1871-1873 Kume Kunitake; Ed. Chushuchi Tsuzuki; R Jules Young Cambridge University Press 2009 Paperback
In 1871, less than 20 years after Commodore Perry's ships displayed the might of the West to feudal Japan, the Meiji Emperor sent a delegation headed In 1871, less than 20 years after Commodore Perry's ships displayed the might of the West to feudal Japan, the Meiji Emperor sent a delegation headed by foreign minister Iwakura Tomomi to the United States and Europe. Its report, first translated into English in 2002 and published here in abridged form, makes fascinating reading. The fact-finding tour, which included meetings with Bismarck and Queen Victoria, revealed a world of burgeoning trade and technology, an encounter that kick-started the modernization of Japan. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge. ...more
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Veniceland Atlantis The Bleak Future of the World's Favourite City Robert L France Libri 2011 Hardback Illustrated
Venice is in peril, partly because of rising sea levels, flooding and the corrosive effects of salt water, but also because millions of tourists have Venice is in peril, partly because of rising sea levels, flooding and the corrosive effects of salt water, but also because millions of tourists have been allowed to destroy the city's social fabric. Addressing both the science and sociology of Venice's decline, environmental scholar Robert France bases his analysis of these issues on a diverse range of sources, especially the many interviews which he conducted while living and working in the city. ...more
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The Footpath Way in North Gloucestershire Algernon Gissing History Press 2009 Paperback Illustrated
Originally published in 1924, this is a delightful exploration of north Gloucestershire, focusing on the area around Willersey and Saintbury, by way oOriginally published in 1924, this is a delightful exploration of north Gloucestershire, focusing on the area around Willersey and Saintbury, by way of its many footpaths. As his route takes him through fields, villages and towns, Gissing comments on the history of buildings, the local people and local wildlife; and he notes how much had changed and how much remained of the traditional communities. This reprint includes a foreword by Katie Jarvis and a section of new colour photographs. ...more
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Arctic
Bruce ParryWith Huw Lewis-Jones Conway 2010 Hardback Illustrated
As the sea ice melts and nations rush to exploit natural resources, the world's last great wilderness stands on the brink of profound change. Bruce PaAs the sea ice melts and nations rush to exploit natural resources, the world's last great wilderness stands on the brink of profound change. Bruce Parry spent a bright Arctic summer immersing himself in the existence of the people who live in this challenging environment, from the Greenland Inuit to Canadian oil men and Svalbard's scientists. Produced to accompany the popular BBC television series, his thrilling yet thoughtful account of his journey is extensively illustrated with breathtaking colour photographs. ...more
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Castles of Britain and Ireland
Lise Hull New Holland 2011 Paperback Illustrated
Britain and Ireland have a long history of castle building, from simple earth and timber structures to complex concentric fortresses. An explanation oBritain and Ireland have a long history of castle building, from simple earth and timber structures to complex concentric fortresses. An explanation of the different castle types, illustrated with floorplans and colour photos, is followed by an exploration of 49 selected castles, from Restormel in Cornwall to Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye and west to Ireland's Bunratty Castle. Each is set within its historical and architectural context and accompanied by details of opening times and transport links. ...more
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Karachi Megacity of Our Times Hamida Khuhro; Anwer Mooraj (Edited by) Oxford University Press 2010 Hardback Illustrated
Two centuries after its foundation as a port for Sindh, Karachi has become one of the largest cities in modern Asia. Mixing nostalgia for its past witTwo centuries after its foundation as a port for Sindh, Karachi has become one of the largest cities in modern Asia. Mixing nostalgia for its past with optimism about its future, 13 of Karachi's most prominent scholars and writers take a variety of approaches to delineating the history of the colonial period, when the city was divided by its English rulers into 'white' and 'native' quarters, and its post-independence politics, economics, art and architecture. ...more
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The Voyage of the Beagle
Charles Darwin WhiteStar 2006 Hardback
In 1831, the Royal Navy brig Beagle embarked on a five-year voyage to map the coast of South America. Aboard was a young naturalist, Charles Darwin. HIn 1831, the Royal Navy brig Beagle embarked on a five-year voyage to map the coast of South America. Aboard was a young naturalist, Charles Darwin. His account of the journey, first published in 1845, offers an exciting narrative of his adventures in Patagonia and Peru, the Falklands and the Galapagos Islands, enriched with precise, vivid descriptions of the plants and animals that would later provide the basis for his ground-breaking theory of evolution. ...more
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China Dawn of a Golden Age, 200-750 AD James CY Watt MMA / Yale University Press 2004 Hardback Illustrated
This is the catalogue of a 2004 exhibition which brought together some 300 objects - earthenware, metalwork and textiles - many of which had not previThis is the catalogue of a 2004 exhibition which brought together some 300 objects - earthenware, metalwork and textiles - many of which had not previously been seen outside China. Between the fall of the Han dynasty and reunification under the Sui in the 7th century, political fragmentation and migrations brought great cultural change and new philosophical ideas; the notes accompanying each illustration explain how the artworks reflect these changes, not least in the number of Buddha images....more
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The Flying Scotsman The Legend Lives on Brian Sharpe Wharncliffe 2009 Hardback Illustrated
Tuscany A History Alistair Moffat Birlinn 2011 Paperback Illustrated
For centuries, Tuscany has held visitors in thrall with glorious medieval cities such as Florence, Siena and Pisa, its unsurpassed literary and artistFor centuries, Tuscany has held visitors in thrall with glorious medieval cities such as Florence, Siena and Pisa, its unsurpassed literary and artistic heritage, enchanting landscapes and its earthy yet subtle cuisine. Illustrated with almost 50 colour photographs, this inspiring book traces the region's history from the ancient Etruscans through the rise of its fiercely competitive city states to its key role in the Renaissance and the creation of the modern Italian state....more
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