History
Praise for the hardcover edition:
"The 53 stories here, De Porti writes, have been selected for thei..
Author Statement: Andrea De Porti
Audience: Trade
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The fascinating stories of the animals that changed civilizations.
"Uncovers some of the most intere..
Author Statement: Eric Chaline
Series Name: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History
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Series Name: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History
Audience: Trade
"The brief sections are consistently interesting, and plenty of supplemental illustrations and phot..
Author Statement: Eric Chaline
Series Name: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History
Audience: Trade
Series Name: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History
Audience: Trade
The fascinating stories of the plants that changed civilizations.
"This book will mesmerize plant-lo..
Author Statement: Bill Laws
Series Name: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History
Audience: Trade
Series Name: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History
Audience: Trade
Praise for a previous title in the series:
Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History
"In..
Edition Notes: Now in Paperback
Author Statement: Bill Laws
Series Name: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History
Audience: Trade
Author Statement: Bill Laws
Series Name: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History
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"This is a beautiful book, replete with illustrations, photos, diagrams, and maps. The text balance..
Edition Notes: Now in Paperback
Author Statement: Ian Graham
Series Name: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History
Audience: Trade
Author Statement: Ian Graham
Series Name: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History
Audience: Trade
"It's rare for a book to capture your attention from the very first sentence, but kudos to the auth..
Edition Notes: Now in Paperback
Author Statement: Simon Forty and Leo Marriott
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Author Statement: Simon Forty and Leo Marriott
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Iconic Magazine Covers is an oral history of the stories behind the most innovative and controversi..
Author Statement: Ian Birch
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An authoritative illustrated study of the People of the Longhouse.
An authoritative illustrated stud..
Author Statement: Michael G. Johnson
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Praise for the hardcover edition:
"Extremely practical and enjoyable."
-- Publishers Weekly (starr..
Author Statement: by David West Reynolds
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A scenic tour of one of Canada's most historic and lively regions.
The history and character of Fr..
Author Statement: by Alec Ross and John de Visser, R.C.A.
Audience: Trade
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A photographic essay recounting the creation and installation of the Statue of Liberty.
The Statu..
Author Statement: Luce Lebart and Sam Stourdzé
Audience: Trade
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Praise for the hardcover edition:
"Beautiful. . . . Exotic and fantastical antique maps. . . . Mapp..
Author Statement: by Caroline Laffon and Martine Laffon
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110 incredible true stories torn from the pages of history.
From Ancient Greece to the hunt and k..
Author Statement: by Hazel Flynn
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The most interesting and inspiring presidential speeches, from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama.
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Edition Notes: ebook
Author Statement: edited by Michael Worek
Audience: Trade
Author Statement: edited by Michael Worek
Audience: Trade
