Alex Johnson Forfatter
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Menus that Made History: Over 2000 years of menus from Ancient Egyptian food for the afterlife to Elvis Presley's wedding breakfast (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Delve into this captivating collection of the world's 75 most iconic menus which reveal not just the story of food but periods of history, famous works of literature, notable events, and celebrity figures from prehistoric times up to the modern day.
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Rooms of Their Own: Where Great Writers Write (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Rooms of Their Own travels around the world, examining the unique spaces in which famous writers created their most notable work.
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While There is Tea, There is Hope: The Perfect Gift for Tea-Lovers (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
During the long years of the Second World War, tea remained the cornerstone of British hospitality, drunk and enjoyed by civilians and members of the armed forces alike.
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Art Day by Day: 366 Brushes with History (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
A daily almanac that presents a selection of art historical events for every day of the year from momentous and headline-grabbing, to intimate, amusing or revelatory.
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The Book Lover's Joke Book (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
This delightful literary celebration will make every bibliophile laugh out loud, even in the library.
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The Book Lover's Almanac: A Year of Literary Events, Letters, Scandals and Plot Twists (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Enjoy daily distraction with this engaging Almanac.
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100 Words for Rain (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Supported by the National TrustQuirky and fascinating facts about Britain’s favourite subject – the weather. Includes all sorts of weird and wonderful weather words from around the country. Supercharge your small talk, never be stuck for something to say.
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Studios of Their Own: Where Great Artists Work (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Studios of Their Own travels around the world, examining the unique spaces in which famous artists created their most notable works.
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My Year of Reading Welshly: Discovering Wales in 52 Books (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
'What should I read next?' Alex Johnson invites you to join him on his year of reading Welshly on a warm and witty journey through 52 books from Wales and about Wales.
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When Books Go Bad: Tales of Literary Feuds, Publishing Errors and Withering Reviews (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Explore the scandalous and salacious side of literary history, featuring anecdotes about both canonical authors and lesser-known individuals from the British Library archives, retold alongside original illustrations and first-hand documents.
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The Philosophy of Sheds (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
It's estimated 1 in 3 people in the UK own a shed and post-Covid the interest in unique micro-spaces has only grown around the world.Profiles the famous sheds of individuals like Charles Dickens, Captain Scott, Roald Dahl and Le Corbusier.
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