Bodleian Library Forlag
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Heath Robinson: How to Make a Garden Grow (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
First published in 1938, the book gives an insight into gardening trends on the eve of the Second World War while also addressing common concerns faced by... Læs mere
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A Library Miscellany (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
What can be found in the Vatican’s Secret Archive? How many books did Charles Darwin’s library aboard the Beagle hold? Which library is home to a colony of bats? Packed with... Læs mere
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There was an Old Lady (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
For over a century this subversive rhyme has delighted children and parents alike. Its galloping rhythm is perfect for reading out loud, becoming a memory game as the list of... Læs mere
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Martin Lister and his Remarkable Daughters: The Art of Science in the Seventeenth Century (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
This is the fascinating story of Martin Lister's great work on shells and molluscs, 'Historiae Conchyliorum'; its... Læs mere
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The Devil's Dictionary (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Bierce's dictionary, first published in 1906 as 'The Cynic’s Word Book', brought his biting black humour to bear on spoof definitions of everyday words. Over 100 years later,... Læs mere
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Museum Miscellany, A (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Bursting with quirky facts, intriguing statistics, lists and legendary curators, this is the perfect gift for all those who love to visit museums and galleries.
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Curious Creatures on our Shores (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
This veritable marine treasure trove of a book is richly illustrated by the author, with fifty of the most beautiful, easily encountered, and sometimes astonishing marine... Læs mere
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Heritage Apples (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
From the Blenheim Orange to the Ribston Pippin, this book tells the intriguing stories behind each variety, how they acquired their names, and their merits for eating, cooking or making... Læs mere
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Heath Robinson's Second World War: The Satirical Cartoons (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
A piano attachment for camp concerts is just one of the absurd inventions to be found in this book of cartoons designed to keep spirits up during... Læs mere
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Islamic Maps (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Spanning the Islamic world, from ninth-century Baghdad to nineteenth-century Iran, this book tells the story of the key Muslim map-makers and the art of Islamic cartography. Lavishly... Læs mere
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It's All Greek: Borrowed Words and their Histories (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Did you know that marmalade, pirate, sketch and purse trace their linguistic origins back to the Athens of 500 bce? This book offers a word-by-word look at the influence of Greek on everyday words in English, telling the stories behind their etymological developments.
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A Conspiracy of Ravens: A Compendium of Collective Nouns for Birds (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Featuring songbirds, aquatic birds, birds of prey and garden favourites, this beautifully presented collection will delight both bird-lovers and word-lovers in equal measure.
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