Bodleian Library
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Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Humorous Fiction, Knihy
In this tongue-in-cheek guide, illustrated by Heath Robinson’s inimitable cartoons and contraptions, there are many charmingly old-fashioned tips for how to succeed in almost all aspects of married life. First published in 1937, this book…330 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Hobby, Knihy, Nonfiction
From the Blenheim Orange to the Ribston Pippin, this book tells the intriguing stories behind each variety, how they acquired their names, and their merits for eating, cooking or making cider. Beautifully illustrated and including…825 Kč KoupitArt, Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction
This book tells the story of the growth of the 'forum universitatis' and relates it to the broader history of the University and the city. Accessible and well-illustrated with plans, archival prints and specially commissioned…1 155 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
Covering such topics as unscrupulous second-hand car dealers, women drivers and ‘dashboard delights’, this charming and practical guide provides all the information needed to get maximum enjoyment out of the open road, complete with leisurely…165 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
In 1942 the United States War Department distributed a handbook to American Servicemen advising them on the peculiarities of the ‘British, their country, and their ways’. By turns hilarious and poignant, many observations remain quaintly…231 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
In 1944 the British War Office distributed a handbook to British soldiers informing them what to expect and how to behave in a newly-liberated France. This book is an irresistible insight into British attitudes towards…198 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
This remarkable booklet, often unintentionally humorous and sometimes crudely stereotypical reads by turns like a travel guide and a crash course in psychological warfare. It is very much a document of the period, revealing as…231 Kč KoupitBiography, Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction
A fascinating insight into the life of one of our best-loved authors through the biographies of objects that crossed her path in life and afterward.825 Kč KoupitBiography, Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction
Franz Kafka died in 1924, when he was not yet forty-one. During his life he published only seven small books, but he left behind three unfinished novels and a mass of stories, reflections and personal…1 020 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
Listen In explores the sensational early history of radio from the perspective of listeners through previously unpublished testimonies. Packed with touching stories and anecdotes, illustrations and cartoons, it traces how radio transformed family life.990 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction, Psychology
Have you ever wondered whether the assortment of books you have at home is a ‘collection’? Do you want to reorganize it? Expand it? Or repair some of your treasured volumes?This quirky but practical guide…561 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction, Travel
Maps have played a central role in our understanding of what and where the north is. At the same time, the northernmost reaches of our world have, for much of history, been difficult to navigate…825 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Fiction and Literature, Knihy, Science Fiction
These uncanny stories feature secret rooms, spinning wheels, phantom carriages, haunted portraits, hidden messages, unsolved murders and thwarted love affairs. Set in Scotland, Cornwall and Spain, each is told by an eyewitness narrator, including a…429 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
An extraordinary account of the unique role that Oxford played in the Second World War, drawn from first-hand narratives and material from University and college archives.990 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction
An engaging exploration of the stories behind forty famous pen names from the nineteenth century to the present day.495 Kč Koupit
Zobrazeno 16. – 30. z 47 výsledků