Bodleian Library Forlag
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Brief History of the Bodleian Library, A (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Beautifully illustrated with prints, portraits, manuscripts and archival material, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of libraries... Læs mere
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Just the Job: How Trades got their Names (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Highly original and enjoyable examation of the etymology behind a selection of trades and professions, unearthing intriguing nuggets of historical information... Læs mere
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That's the Ticket for Soup!: Victorian Views on Vocabulary as Told in the Pages of 'Punch' (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
The vocabulary of past times is always fascinating, especially when we see how it was pilloried by the satirists of... Læs mere
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Botany of Gin, The (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Garnished with sumptuous illustrations depicting the plants that tell the story of this complex and iconic drink, this enticing book delves into the botany of gin from root to branch.... Læs mere
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Reynard the Fox (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Reynard was once the most popular and beloved character in European folklore. Expanded with new interpretations, innovative language and characterisation, this edition is an imaginative... Læs mere
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Temple of Science: The Pre-Raphaelites and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Built between 1855 and 1860, Oxford University Museum of Natural History is the extraordinary result of close... Læs mere
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Can Onions Cure Ear-ache?: Medical Advice from 1769 (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Although plenty of Dr Buchan's advice is still sound today, much is amusing, and some is downright dangerous, this edited selection from one of the first... Læs mere
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How to Dine in Style: The Art of Entertaining, 1920 (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
An engaging blend of practical advice and a catalogue of eccentricity, this book contains everything you need to know, from the fine art of composing a menu to the practicalities of the correct order and temperatures for serving wines.
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Talking about Detective Fiction (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
From the tenant of 221b Baker Street to the Golden Age of detective writing between the wars, P.D. James shares her personal thoughts about a genre which has fascinated... Læs mere
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Heath Robinson: How to be a Perfect Husband (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
In this tongue-in-cheek guide, illustrated by Heath Robinson’s inimitable cartoons and contraptions, there are many charmingly old-fashioned tips for how to... Læs mere
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Veronica (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Veronica the hippopotamus lives with her large family on the cool muddy river bank, swimming in its clear waters. She dreams of becoming a famous hippopotamus, noticed by everyone. But will her dream of becoming a conspicuous hippopotamus ever be realized?
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Treasures from the Map Room: A Journey through the Bodleian Collections (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
This book explores the stories behind seventy-five extraordinary maps. Drawing on the unique collection in the Bodleian Library, these stunning maps range from single cities to the solar system, span the thirteenth to the twenty-first century and cover most of the world.
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