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Femtio djur som ändrat historiens gång
Djur är så vanligt förekommande i världen omkring oss att vi sällan stannar upp och funderar över den stora inverkan de har på vår dagliga tillvaro. De håller oss sällskap och …
Symbols of the Occult
Chosen for their powerful symbolism, the illustrations in this book range from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the icons used in modern culture and science. You will …
History's Greatest Deceptions and the People Who Planned Them
Human history is positively shrouded in the dark arts of deceit and subterfuge. According to the Bible, the story of mankind began with the Serpent's lie to Eve, and we have …
Fifty Animals That Changed the Course of History
Charting the unique relationship between humans and animals and how certain species have been instrumental in the development of our understanding of the evolution of the natural …
Martial Arts for Athletic Conditioning: Winning Ways
History's Worst Predictions and the People Who Made Them
It is said that one of the things that sets us apart from the other animals is our ability to conceive of the future. Since the dawn of history, human civilisation has had its …
History's Worst Inventions
The people in this book set out to change the world with their brilliant new discovery or design. At best, they failed monumentally; at worse, they changed the world in ways for …
Martial Arts for Women: Winning Ways
Fifty Minerals That Changed the Course of History
"The brief sections are consistently interesting, and plenty of supplemental illustrations and photos make this a handsome volume... best-suited to curious kids and casual …
Strokes of Genius
What could be better than diving into cool water on a hot day? In this enormously enjoyable and informative history of swimming, Eric Chaline sums up this most summery of moments …
The Temple of Perfection
Many of us have exercised in a gym; many more of us intend, at some point, to join one. Some work out at the gym with the regularity and zeal once reserved for attending religious …