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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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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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The Ormesby Psalter: Patrons and Artists in Medieval East Anglia (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
The Ormesby Psalter is perhaps the most magnificent yet enigmatic of the great Gothic psalters produced in East Anglia in the first half of the fourteenth century. This richly illustrated book casts an entirely new light on its history.
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Oxford Botanic Garden: A Guide (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Lavishly illustrated with photographs taken throughout the seasons, this book not only provides a fascinating historical overview but also offers a practical guide to the... 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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