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Claire Cock-Starkey
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Lore of the Wild delves into traditional nature folklore from around the world, revealing the influence of trees, plants, insects, birds, animals and weather on daily life.
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Claire Cock-Starkey & Samantha Dolan (illus.)
The Lore of the Land is a treasury of fascinating tales and ancient wisdom, unearthing the folklore of the worlds wildest places.
Discover the world beneath the waves with this magically illustrated treasury of folklore from the ocean deeps. Do you know the story of the ghost ship Mary Celeste? Or the…
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A gorgeously illustrated collection of stories and tall tales from North America, passed down through generations, spanning and reflecting a broad range of cultures and histories that make up our…
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The Lore of the Stars looks to the heavens and beyond to understand diverse cultures from here on Earth.
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Encompassing eponyms from medicine, botany, invention, science, fashion, food and literature, this book uncovers the intriguing tales of discovery, mythology, innovation and infamy behind the eponyms we use every day…
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What can be found in the Vatican’s Secret Archive? How many books did Charles Darwin’s library aboard the Beagle hold? Which library is home to a colony of bats? Packed…
The last words of politicians, kings, queens, actors, philosophers, scientists and writers are sometimes profound, sometimes prescient, often strange, funny and usually poignant. The most interesting, controversial and insightful of…
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Bursting with quirky facts, intriguing statistics, lists and legendary curators, this is the perfect gift for all those who love to visit museums and galleries.
This book casts a well-deserved spot-light on punctuation marks, mathematical symbols and glyphs; stalwarts of typography whose handy knack for summing up a command or concept in simple shorthand marshals…
Ever wondered how ink is made? Or what is the bestselling book of all time? Or which are the oldest known books in the world? The ideal gift for every…
Claire Cock-Starkey,Violet Moller
Through a combination of lists, statistics and bitesize nuggets of information, ‘Bodleianalia’ reveals many of the quirks of fate, eccentric characters and remarkable events which have contributed to the making…
The Lore of the Land is a treasury of fascinating tales and ancient wisdom, unearthing the folklore of the world’s wildest places.
Look up at the skies in wonder with this mystically illustrated treasury of folklore from above and beyond. ? 2023 American Scientist Holiday Gift Guide Selection Did you know that…
