A Brief History of Culture, Sex, War and the Evolution of Us. ... What makes us human? Waging war? Sex for pleasure? Creating art? Mastery of fire? In this thrilling tour of the animal kingdom, Adam Rutherford tells the story of how we became the unique creatures we are today. Illuminated by the latest scientific discoveries, THE BOOK OF HUMANS is a dazzling compendium of what unequivocally fixes us as animals, and reveals how we are extraordinary among them."Charming, compelling." Peter Frankopan "Intriguing... entertaining." Observer "This superbly accessible discussion about who we ... |
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11 изтъкнати учени ни въвеждат в миналото на Япония ... Книгата е написана от единадесет бележити японисти (сред тях са Камерън Хърст III, автор на издадената на български език "Японските бойни изкуства"; Мартин Колкът, Джон Хол, Шинода Минору) под общата редакция на известния специалист Коно Ясуко. Една от знаменитите книги на "Коданша Интърнашънъл", по същество тя е англоезичен вариант на история на Япония. Преводът е направен по подготвяното десет години допълнено второ издание. Екипът от девет западни и двама японски специалисти по история и култура на Япония е съумял блестящо да се справи с ... |
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In a world where we're more connected than ever, why is it that we're also more lonely? Dip into this anthology of classic writing to reclaim the pleasure of your own company. Part of the "Macmillan Collector's Library", a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by writer and academic, Zachary Seager. "The Art of Solitude" shows some of the myriad ways in which people throughout history have understood their experiences of ... |
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The use of airborne weapons in combat characterizes armed conflict since the end of the 19th Century, and especially since the start of the 20th Century. Today the significance of airborne weaponry has grown to the point where it plays a decisive role in the outcome of armed and political crises. This book is dedicated to 100-anniversary from the first control humans` flight, aims to clarify the genesis of air power, uncover its essence, and trace the evolution in this term during certain stages of its currency.Official historiography, memoirs,and scientific papers form the base for research. Subject of the study is air ... |
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El Deafo meets "Inside Out" and "Back Again" in this funny, emotional illustrated middle-grade debut novel about immigrating to Australia, being upstaged by an annoying little brother, baking cakes and overcoming loss. When Jingwen moves to Australia, he feels like he's landed on Mars. School is torture, making friends is impossible, since he doesn't speak English, and he's stuck looking after his (extremely irritating) little brother, Yanghao. To distract himself from the loneliness, Jingwen daydreams about making all the cakes on the menu of the bakery his father had planned to open ... |
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"Bulgaria of the Religions" is a high-quality volume written to the highest standards of producing a guide book, with positive attitude towards the different religions, knowledge of history and love for culture and its religious background. The book perfectly serves the purpose of introducing Bulgaria's religious heritage to the outsider. The rich and creative illustrative material, the high standard of research, the range of topics and the interdisciplinary approach makes the volume both informative and entertaining. It coves subjects as varied as archaeology, architecture and the art of Christianity, Islam, ... |
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One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci remains the quintessential Renaissance genius. Creator of the world’s most famous paintings, this scientist, artist, philosopher, inventor, builder, and mechanic epitomized the great flowering of human consciousness that marks his era. "Leonardo da Vinci. The Graphic Work" features top-quality reproductions of 663 of Leonardo's drawings, more than half of which reside in the Royal Collection of Windsor Castle. From anatomical studies to architectural plans, from complex engineering designs to pudgy infant portraits, delve in and ... |
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A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup from the author of "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" and the new novel "Malibu Rising". Everyone knows Daisy Jones & The Six, but nobody knows the reason behind their split at the absolute height of their popularity... until now. Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it's ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... One of the most irrepressible and exuberant characters in the history of literature, Tom Sawyer explodes onto the page in a whirl of bad behaviour and incredible adventures. Whether he is heaving clods of earth at his brother, faking a gangrenous toe, or trying to convince the world that he is dead, Tom's infectious energy and good humour shine through. "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is Mark Twain's joyful and nostalgic recollection of tall tales from his own boyhood by the Mississippi. It was an instant success on first publication in ... |
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Among the few women artists who have transcended art history, none had a meteoric rise quite like Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907 - 1954). Her unmistakable face, depicted in over fifty extraordinary self-portraits, has been admired by generations; along with hundreds of photographs taken by notable artists such as Edward Weston, Manuel and Lola Alvarez Bravo, Nickolas Muray, and Martin Munkácsi, they made Frida Kahlo an iconic image of 20th century art. After an accident in her early youth, Frida became a painter of her own free will. Her marriage to Diego Rivera in 1929 placed her at the forefront of an artistic ... |
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A 70-card oracle deck-featuring female icons and otherworldly symbols-that aims to add spiritual insight and feminist guidance to your personal divination practice. If you seek wisdom from strong, creative women, this oracle deck-which features 30 prominent female writers from literary history-will give you what you seek. The female visionaries in this deck will inform answers to questions about your creative life and spiritual journey. In addition to the portraits of literary heroes, such as Virginia Woolf and Toni Morrison, and lesser-known trailblazers, such as Yumiko Kurahashi and Mirabai, the deck features 40 symbol ... |
