Stories that make history

Stories That Make History

Lynn Stephen examines the writing of Elena Poniatowska, showing how it shaped Mexican political discourse and provides a unique way of understanding c

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1963: That Was the Year That Was

A compendium of milestone stories and watershed events in popular culture, national and international politics from 1963.

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10 Stories from Welsh History (That Everyone Should Know)

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Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think

What makes the human mind so unique? And how did we get this way? This fascinating tale explores the three leaps in our history that made us what we a

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Heroic Fantasy Short Stories

Somewhere between epic history, sword and sorcery and Tolkien-esque fantasy exists a thick vein of storytelling that would make Robert E Howard and H.

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Tree Stories

The remarkable stories of trees that have shaped human history - from the wooden ladder that solved a crime to France's revolutionary Liberty Trees.

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Myths of Gods and Goddesses in Britain and Ireland

Stories of the ancient deities that have shaped the mythological landscape of Britain and Ireland

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Scotland the How?

How did the characters and events of Scottish history make the Scotland of today? These stories make sense of it all.

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Little Book of Wiltshire

A compendium of fascinating facts that will make you say 'I never knew that!', new in paperback

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Animals, Beasties and Monsters of Scotland

The stories in this book are of animals, beasties and monsters that are fast and cunning and scary and big.

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Little Book of Herefordshire

Full of information which will make you say, ‘I never knew that!’

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Little Book of Galway

A compendium of historical facts and figures, perfect for dipping into. Full of information that will make you say, 'I never knew that'

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Tales from Great Passenger Ships

A collection of stories from many of the best-known passenger ships and liners, that vividly showcase the romance and tragedy of life at sea

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In Search of a Better Life

Challenges the traditional histories of British and Irish migration, the stories of oppression and exile that form an essential part of the existing l

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Telling the Seasons

A month-by-month treasury of stories and traditions that bring to life the changing seasons and celebrate the turning year

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Little Book of Cambridgeshire

Full of information which will make you say, â€I never knew that!’

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Little Book of Cumbria

Full of information which will make you say, â€I never knew that!’

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Little Book of Essex

The Little Book of Essex is packed full of entertaining bite-sized pieces of historic and contemporary trivia that come together to make essential rea

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Here I Stand: Stories that Speak for Freedom (1406373648)

Kniha - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná With contributions from Frances Hardinge, Sarah Crossan, Matt Haig, Neil Gaiman and many more.Did you know that ... government spies can turn on your phone and use the microphone to listen to your conversations? ... that lesbian and gay relationships are illegal in 78 countries and can be punished by death? ... that Amnesty ...

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Little Book of County Down

A compendium of historical facts and figures, perfect for dipping into. Full of information that will make you say, â€I never knew that’

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Little Book of Cork Harbour

A compendium of historical facts and figures, perfect for dipping into. Full of information that will make you say, â€I never knew that’

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Love That Dares

An intimate and inspiring collection of letters revealing some of the greatest queer love stories in history

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I Never Knew That About England

This is the ultimate journey around England. Christopher Winn takes us to each county, to see where history happened, where people and ideas were born, where dreams took flight and where men and women now rest from their labours. To tread in their footsteps, to touch and experience some of what inspired and moved them is to capture some of the flavour of their lives and m...

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Stories of Art

This original history of art opens up the questions that traditional art history usually avoids. Written by an acclaimed author, the book includes Wes

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Stories of Art

This original history of art opens up the questions that traditional art history usually avoids. Written by an acclaimed author, the book includes Wes

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That's Me! ELT Edition

This series of delightful storybooks is a flexible resource designed to help teachers engage and motivate young learners in the classroom. They are an ideal way to support children in the early stages of learning English. Teacher's Books and Audio Cassettes/CDs make the Storybooks simple to use: the Teacher's Books cover the entire level and include step-by-step teach...

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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of ach...

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Alexandra Petri's US History

If youÂ’re going to lie about the past, you might as well make up lies that are fun!

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Short Stories in English for Beginners

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in English for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of ac...

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Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners

"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-approaching B2 on the Common European F...

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History of the Thirteen

The three short novels that make up this book are concerned in part with the activities of a rich, powerful, sinister and unscrupulous secret society

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Classic Dog Stories - Various

<p>From the grit of a frontier man’s dog, from pampered lapdog to wayward mongrel, from faithful guard dog to strong willed pet they’re all here in Classic Dog Stories – the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning pocket size classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book love...

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Classic Cat Stories - Various

Cats, be they much loved pets or inscrutable creatures, lend themselves to stories and literary invention. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning pocket size classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited by anthologist, editor and literary agent Becky Brown. Classic Cat Stories is a beau...

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Stories of Little Tibet

Little Tibet is a name given to Ladakh, a beautiful region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir bordering Tibet to the east and bearing its influence. In the shadow of Great Himalaya, Indus Valley is inhabited by people of Tibetan descent. The book is telling us their stories – narrating about the history of Ladakh, about present-day people, and, finally expressing wi...

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Stories of Little Tibet

Little Tibet is a name given to Ladakh, a beautiful region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir bordering Tibet to the east and bearing its influence. In the shadow of Great Himalaya, Indus Valley is inhabited by people of Tibetan descent. The book is telling us their stories – narrating about the history of Ladakh, about present-day people, and, finally expressing wi...

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An Encyclopedia of Tolkien : The History and Mythology That Inspired Tolkien´s World - David Day

<p>A comprehensive, illustrated guide to the history, lands, and inhabitants of Middle-earth. The fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth contains a rich assortment of people, cities, and creatures--as well as a deep, intertwined history that spans thousands of years. In this beautifully illustrated, leather-bound volume, best-selling author and Tolkien sc...

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Books That Changed History : From the Art of War to Anne Frank's Diary - James Naughtie

<p>Imagine a world without Principia Mathematica, Rights of Man, the Bible, Shakespeare, or the Mahabharata.Books that Changed History features 75 of the world's most momentous titles - from The Art of War to Anne Frank's Diary - and reveals their far-ranging impact.Books are the medium through which scientists, storytellers, and philosophers introduce their ideas. ...

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Bohemian Stories - Renáta Fučíková

Anotace: Czech immigrants traveled to the unknown beyond the Atlantic in several waves. Some came to America in search of religious and political freedom, while others simply sought a better life in a country of great opportunities. Today we know that without their involvement, independent Czechoslovakia would hardly have come to exist, and without the assistance of the ...

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Lovecraft's Untold Stories

Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action rogue-lite with RPG elements. You explore randomly generated levels based in H.P. Lovecraft stories, fighting cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improving your weapons and gear, solving puzzles and challenges, and looking for clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones and the Outer Gods. LIVE H.P. LOVECR...

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Lovecraft's Untold Stories (PC)

Lovecraft&rsquo;s Untold Stories is an action rogue-lite with RPG elements. You explore randomly generated levels based in H.P. Lovecraft stories, fighting cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improving your weapons and gear, solving puzzles and challenges, and looking for clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones and the Outer Gods.LIVE H.P. LOV...

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Monster Hunter Stories

Limited Bonus Pre-order to get Navirou's "King" and "Queen" Outfits! *Bonus content is available to customers who pre-order the game by 23:59 (EDT) on 13.06.2024. *This content may be made available separately at a later date. *These outfits are purely cosmetic and only change Navirou's appearance. Note: Value-priced bundles that include this product and Monster Hunter ...

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Monster Hunter Stories (PC)

Limited BonusPre-order to get Navirou's "King" and "Queen" Outfits!*Bonus content is available to customers who pre-order the game by 23:59 (EDT) on 13.06.2024.*This content may be made available separately at a later date.*These outfits are purely cosmetic and only change Navirou's appearance.Note: Value-priced bundles that include this prod...

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Bohemian Stories: An Illustrated History of Czechs in the USA (978-80-7252-817-2)

Kniha - autor Renáta Fučíková, 196 stran, anglicky, Pevná, plátěný potah - autor Renáta Fučíková, 196 stran, anglicky, pevná, plátěný potah Czech immigrants traveled to the unknown beyond the Atlantic in several waves. Some came to America in search of religious and political freedom, while others simply sought a better life in a country of great opportunities. Today ...

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Bohemian Stories - An Illustrated History of Czechs in the USA - Fučíková Renáta

Czech immigrants traveled to the unknown beyond the Atlantic in several waves. Some came to America in search of religious and political freedom, while others simply sought a better life in a country of great opportunities. Today we know that without their involvement, independent Czechoslovakia would hardly have come to exist, and without the assistance of the United Sta...

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Bohemian Stories - An Illustrated History of Czechs in the USA - Renáta Fučíková

<p></p> <p>Czech immigrants traveled to the unknown beyond the Atlantic in several waves. Some came to America in search of religious and political freedom, while others simply sought a better life in a country of great opportunities. Today we know that without their involvement, independent Czechoslovakia would hardly have come to exist, and without the...

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Guinea Pig's History Of Biology

Includes stories that reveal how DNA determines the characteristics of the adult organism.

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History of Music for Children

A global history of music for children that celebrates how and why we make music.

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Abstract Art: A Global History

An important new survey on abstract art that takes content as a guide to form, and breaks open the canon to make room for artists from across the glob

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Stories from Old Jewish Prague

The long and thorny past of the Prague Jewish diaspora has left us with many monuments and even more stories that have won their unique place among other old Prague legends. When was the foundation stone of the Old New Synagogue laid? Was it really brought from Jerusalem by angels on their snow-white wings? Was the Golem the first artificial man in the world, or was he a ...

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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners - Richards Olly

Anotace: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly`s work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a se...

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Short Stories in French for Beginners - Richards Olly

Anotace: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly`s work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sen...

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Short Stories in German for Beginners - Richards Olly

Anotace: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly`s work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sen...

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Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners - Richards Olly

Anotace: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly`s work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a se...

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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners - Olly Richards

<p>An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed...

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Short Stories in French for Beginners - Olly Richards

<p>An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed ...

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History Year by Year: The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Events that Shaped the World - Dorling Kindersley

<p>Discover the world's most significant events through a detailed, dynamic, book-long timeline of over 7 million years.When did Hannibal cross the Alps? What caused the War of Jenkins' Ear? Who was Rosa Parks? How did the Arab Spring unfold? Discover history's most decisive moments as and when they happened. Taking a chronological approach, History Year by Year inv...

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Short Stories in English for Beginners - Richards Olly

Anotace: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly`s work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in English for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a se...

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The Good, The Bad and The History - Taylor Jodi

Anotace: BOOK 14 IN THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY`S SERIES, FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER JODI TAYLOR. `Brilliant, hilarious, keeps you on your toes` Reader review `The characters make me come back time and time again` Reader review `I have not found another author who can tell a story involving time travel as well` Reader review St Mary`s is under investiga...

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The Good, The Bad and The History - Jodi Taylor

<p>BOOK 14 IN THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S SERIES, FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER JODI TAYLOR. 'Brilliant, hilarious, keeps you on your toes' Reader review 'The characters make me come back time and time again' Reader review 'I have not found another author who can tell a story involving time travel as well' Reader review St Mary's is under investigat...

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Make it a Double

A witty and immersive look at the history, mythology, science, and magical touch that makes whisky taste like a drop of gold.

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