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Muhammad, Charlemagne and the Origins of Europe
Henri Pirennewas a Belgian historian whose career was devoted to promoting the thesis since named after him. His claim (in Mohammed and Charlemagne, 1939) was that the classical …
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
A history of exploration beneath the surface of our planet, a remarkable voyage of scientific discovery over the past 150 years.
Background to Archaeology
A concise, clearly written introduction to the early past of Britain and Europe from the beginnings up to the twelfth century AD, which presents archaeological research in a …
Belgium in War
Originally published in 1915, this book records the experiences of John Howard Whitehouse (1873–1955) in Belgium during the First World War. Whitehouse was a Liberal politician, …
Health, Disease, and Illness
In the 1850s, "Drapetomania" was the medical term for a disease found among black slaves in the United States. The main symptom was a strange desire to run away from their masters. …
The Long Forgotten
'This is a wonderful book, its different strands weaving around each other and coming together in the most fantastic conclusion. I am so jealous of David Whitehouse’s writing.' …
Space 2069
'It is rare to read something that so closely mixes science fiction with reality, but Space 2069 does just that ... [It's] an intelligent portrait of where we may be in the next …
Transforming the Quality of Life for People with Dementia through Contact with the Natural World
This important book simply but persuasively demonstrates why we should provide the opportunities for people with dementia to experience the great outdoors. It also gives a voice to …
We Didn't Start the Fire
Cambodia’s long-time opposition leader and former finance minister Sam Rainsy is committed to establishing democracy in his homeland. He is in exile in France to avoid a …
Mobile Library
The breakout second novel from the award-winning author of Bed, for fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time and Little Miss Sunshine