Places and peoples: general and pictorial works Books
Turner, Madrid and Mexico Eduardo Marco Óxido
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£38.00
Editorial Anagrama S.A. America
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£19.88
La Marca, Argentina A Postcard Book
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£28.04
Taylor & Francis Athens Attica and the Megarid An Archaeological Guide Experiences of Archaeology
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£128.25
Cambridge University Press Remarks on Forest Scenery and Other Woodland Views
Book SynopsisThis two-volume work on the picturesque qualities of forest landscapes, inspired by William Gilpin's walks and rides around his New Forest home, was published in 1791. In Volume 1 he discusses different forests and tree species, the results of maintenance and felling, and the effects of light and shade.Table of ContentsBook 1; Book 2; A catalogue of the prints; Addenda and errata; Translation of quotations in the first volume.
£29.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Laura Ingalls Wilder Country
Book SynopsisLaura Ingalls Wilder Country takes the millions of fans of the Little House books and the hit TV series on an enchanting tour of the real world of the well-loved author, visiting the people and places who inspired her classic books. With hundreds of photos, many in full color, this memorabilia book makes a beautiful gift.
£21.25
HarperCollins Publishers Inc City Squares Eighteen Writers on the Spirit and
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Catie Marron has done a splendid job of bringing together some of the smartest voices to reflect on some of the most beautiful or important or intriguing public spaces in the world. The result is itself magical." -- Fareed Zakaria, In Defense of A Liberal Education "A charming and informative guide to the architecture, history, politics, and culture of landmark square... City squares are vital spaces throughout much of the globe... Beautiful photos follow each essay." -- Chicago Tribune "Smartly divided into thematic sections: culture, geopolitics, and history...[and] beautifully illustrated." -- Wall Street Journal "Kaleidoscopic...A lively and stylishly illustrated collection, it's perfect for dipping into on a bench in Union Square, or with an aperitivo in the Campo de'Fiori." -- Financial Times "City Squares is a beautiful and haunting collection of essays by some of the finest writers of today. Each chapter is a jewel in itself. Taken together, however, these essays demonstrate the endurance of the human spirit in the spaces and squares of public life." -- Dr. Amanda Foreman, historian and author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and A World on Fire "Savor many of the world's most important writers on many of the world's most important places-city squares that incubate and animate democracy, culture and the human spirit. I love learning about how the personal stories of writers I admire intersect with history and urban life." -- Jonathan Alter, journalist and New York Times bestselling author "The essays and their accompanying photography interact with one another, constructing a cross-cultural narrative of diverse societal interaction and activism." -- Publishers Weekly "A corrective to travel writing's tendency to obsess over wilderness and mountains, this collection of essays zooms in on the squares at the heart of the world's cities." -- Financial Times Summer Books "[A] brilliant anthology of essays celebrating the city square...which travelers invariably find indispensable as starting, ending, or gathering points." -- National Geographic "The contributions...are thoughtful and sometimes even surprising... A worthy celebration of the 'one essential urban space'... Dozens of images make a grand testimonial to how people live their lives in public spaces." -- Kirkus Reviews "City Squares packs an anthropological punch... The book isn't just a chronicle of the formation of urban identity; it speaks to the evolution of the modern human." -- Surface Magazine "Demonstrates the potential of public space to influence both personal lives and social conditions... These 18 essays remind us that we bring ourselves to fill the empty spaces." -- PopMatters.com "I found myself with city-break wanderlust after dipping into this absorbing and visually striking anthology...[of] stellar writers... There are arresting photographs throughout." -- The Bookseller (Editor's Choice) "Catie Marron's City Squares is a revelation. It takes you on an incredible journey across the world's greatest cities and their squares through the eyes of the best writers and thinkers. With every turn of the page, you will learn something new." -- Richard Florida, nationally bestselling author of The Rise of the Creative Class and Global Research Professor at New York University "Recommended for those with an interest in how urban spaces intersect with culture, history, and politics, and for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of these famous locations." -- Library Journal "Highly intelligent." -- Introspective Magazine
£23.75
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jo Jo Makoons Fancy Pants
Book SynopsisFilled with lots of glitter, raised pinkies, and humorous misunderstandings, this second book in the Jo Jo Makoons series—written by Dawn Quigley and illustrated by Tara Audibert—is filled with the joy of a young Ojibwe girl discovering her very own special shine from the inside out. First grader Jo Jo Makoons knows how to do a lot of things, like how to play jump rope, how to hide her peas in her milk, and how to be helpful in her classroom. But there’s one thing Jo Jo doesn’t know how to do: be fancy. She has a lot to learn before her Aunt Annie’s wedding! Favorite purple unicorn notebook in hand, Jo Jo starts exploring her Ojibwe community to find ways to be fancy. The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native hero
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Am Osage
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£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Woman Eat Me Whole
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£20.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Woman Eat Me Whole
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Gigi and Ojiji
Book SynopsisGigi crafts her Japanese American identity in this enchanting early reader. The cuteness, inclusivity, and cross-cultural problem-solving represented will have young readers coming back again and again. A must-buy. —School Library Journal (starred review)The text is well supported by the endearing illustrations, which capture all of Gigi’s big emotions and depict her as a biracial child, with a white father and Japanese mother. —Booklist (starred review)An affirming option in the quickly diversifying field of early-reader books. —KirkusGigi, a biracial six-year-old girl, learns about her Japanese culture from her grandfather when he comes to visit. Perfect for social emotional learning. Gigi can’t wait for her Ojiji—Japanese grandpa—to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading
£15.29
Penguin Books Ltd The Mask of Command
Book SynopsisJohn Keegan’s brilliant look at the meaning of leadership In The Mask of Command, John Keegan asks us to consider questions that are seldom asked: What is the definition of leadership? What makes a great military leader? Why is it that men, indeed sometimes entire nations, follow a single leader, often to victory, but with equal dedication also to defeat?Dozens of names come to mind...Napoleon, Lee, Charlemagne, Hannibal, Castro, Hussein. From a wide array, Keegan chooses four commanders who profoundly influenced the course of history: Alexander the Great, the Duke of Wellington, Ulysses S. Grant and Adolph Hitler. All powerful leaders, each cast in a different mold, each with diverse results. The Mask of Command is a companion volume to John Keegan's classic study of the individual soldier, The Face of Battle: together they form a masterpiece of military and human history.Trade Review“The best military historian of our generation.” –Tom Clancy “A brilliant treatise on the essence of military leadership.” –The Philadelphia Inquirer “Fascinating and enlightening… marked by great intellectual liveliness… Mr. Keegan knows how to bring fighting alive on the page.” –The New York TimesTable of ContentsPart 1 Alexander the Great and Heroic Leadership: Alexander - the Father of the Man; The Achievement; The Kingdom of Macedon; The Macedonian Army; Alexander's Staff; Alexander and his Soldiers; Ceremony and Theatre; Alexander's Oratory; Alexander on the Battlefield; Alexander and the Mask of Command. Part 2 Wellington - The Anti-Hero: Wellington the Man; Wellington and Western Military Society; Wellington's Army; Wellington's Staff; Wellington's Routine; Wellington and the Presentation of Self; Wellington in Battle; Observation and Sensation. Part 3 Grant and Unheroic Leadership: Grant and the Progress of War; The Professional Career of U.S. Grant; Grant's Army; Grant's Staff; Grant on Campaign; Grant the Fighter; Grant and the American Democracy. Part 4 False Heroic - Hitler as Supreme Commander: War and Hitler's World; The War Hitler Made; Hitler's Soldiers; Hitler's Headquarters; Hitler in Command; Hitler and the Theatre of Leadership. Part 5 Conclusion: Post-Heroic - Command in the Nuclear World: The Imperative of Kinship; The Imperative of Prescription; The Imperative of Sanction; The Imperative of Action; The Imperative of Example; The Validation of Nuclear Authority.
£15.30
Hachette Books Trieste And The Meaning Of Nowhere
Book SynopsisA book for lovers of all things Italian -- an homage to the city of Trieste. This history-drenched city on the Adriatic has always tantalized Jan Morris with its moodiness and changeability. After visiting Trieste for more than half a century, she has come to see it as a touchstone for her interests and preoccupations: cities, seas, empires. It has even come to reflect her own life in its loves, disillusionments, and memories. Her meditation on Trieste is characteristically layered with history and glows with stories of famous visitors from James Joyce to Sigmund Freud. A lyrical travelogue, Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere is also superb cultural history and the culmination of a singular career -- an elegant and bittersweet farewell (Boston Globe).
£15.00
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Van Life Your Home on the Road
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£24.70
WW Norton & Co New York
Book SynopsisThe definitive pictorial history of the diverse peoples of the world who have made New York their home.
£42.74
WW Norton & Co The Land Im Bound to
Book SynopsisThis retrospective volume places Jack Leigh in the company of other documentary giants such as Walker Evans and Dorothea Lang.
£53.19
WW Norton & Co Long Time Coming
Book SynopsisOver 400 rarely or never-seen photographs of a vanished America.
£46.54
WW Norton & Co DenverBoulder Outside Urban Adventure Outside
Book SynopsisFrom the editors of the original active lifestyle magazine, the first where-to guide to outdoor adventure in one of America's greatest metro areas.
£14.24
Random House USA Inc In a Time of Distance
Book SynopsisIn a beautiful and transporting volume of poems, the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series takes us on a captivating journey from Africa to Greece, London to North America to Mumbai, and back home to Scotland, celebrating people, places, animals, and books.What matters most in life? For Alexander McCall Smith, it is friendship, love, and travel—the themes found throughout his work that have made him a cherished writer the world over. This first collection of McCall Smith’s poems reflects on these topics with all his characteristic wit and charm. There are moments of sweeping insight and soaring feeling, and moments that will have you laughing along as they subtly shift your worldview. This inimitable writer shares his distinctively astute and good-natured observations on life, love, and beauty, reminding us of the deep satisfaction that can be found when we open ourselves up to the world with our whole heart, and watch
£17.60
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Woke Up No Light
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£22.40
Alfred A. Knopf Pacific Power Light
Book SynopsisThe award-winning poet returns to his homeplace in the Pacific Northwest, where the neighborhood simmers with the chemical presence of human trouble and sparks of beauty coexist with danger.This image-driven, sound-driven collection carries us to the working-class Portland neighborhood of Lents, where Dickman was raised by a single mother. Here, as a skateboarding boy practices his kickflip on the street, enlightenment simmers under the surface of both the natural world and the human constructions that threaten it. The rivers shrinking to a trickle, the unaddressed crisis of homelessness, the drug use in a local park: these run side by side with the efforts and structures of families, created mostly by working mothers, with their jumbled bottomless purses and full-time jobs; Dickman’s own mother worked at the power company of the title, PP&L. His exquisite, ultrareal narratives take us down through these layers, illuminating the way we’ve treated and should t
£21.00
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group A Year of Last Things
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£19.47
Arcadia Publishing Sea Isle City Images of America
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing Inc. The White House the Capitol and the Supreme Court
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing Inc. North Branford and Northford 19501981 Images of
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing Bennettsville and Marlboro County in Vintage
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing Covington Images of America Arcadia Publishing
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing Inc. Stockton in Vintage Postcards Postcard History
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing Inc. Around Nappanee Hometowns of the Heritage Trail
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing Printers Row Chicago Images of America Arcadia
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing Detroits Thanksgiving Day Parade
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing Petoskey in Vintage Postcards Postcard History
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing The Statue of Liberty Images of America Arcadia
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing Inc. Jersey City 19401960 The Dan McNulty Collection
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing The Statue of Liberty Postcards of America
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£7.59
Arcadia Publishing New Orleans Book
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£17.59
Arcadia Publishing Oakland and Surroundings Illustrated and
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£18.69
Arcadia Publishing The Virginia Housewife
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£18.69
Arcadia Publishing Ellis Island German Version Bilder von Amerika
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£21.24
The History Press Ltd Sharrow Vale and the Antiques Quarter
Book SynopsisCandid street photography depicting the essence of life and culture in Sharrow Vale & Sheffield's Antiques Quarter
£23.46
Running Press Off Grid Life Your Ideal Home in the Middle of
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£23.80
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Images of Intercourse
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Images of Intercourse
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd HOLLYWOOD HOMES Postcard Views of Early Stars
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£12.30
Schiffer Publishing Ltd South Beach Faces and Facades Faces Facades
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£21.84
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lexington to Concord
Book SynopsisThe Battle Road in Massachusetts is perhaps the most historic few miles in early American history. At Lexington, soon after Paul Revere and his cohorts roused the village from sleep, a trigger was pulled on the Lexington Common and that shot was heard round the world. The American War for Independence had begun. Eight dead Americans were left on the green as the British marched on to Concord and the battle at the bridge. These events and many others are retraced in this wonderful new book. Using antique postcards, the authors tell the Revolutionary War story and the rest of the history of the Lexington-Concord region. This was a center of intellectual and social activity in the 19th century and home to distinguished thinkers and writers, including Thoreau, Emerson, Alcott, and Hawthorne. Over the years millions of people have visited the region commemorating their visit with postcard images of the places and events they saw. Perserved in scrapbooks and memory boxes, they now offe
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lighthouses Maine to Florida
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£28.79
