Rakuten Kobo

Skip side bar filters

The Lime Kiln: From Mesopotamia to Marble Valley

de John E. Thomson ...

History does not tell us who first burned lime, or when, or why. However, we can trace the tradition of lime-making back to ancient civilizations and even into prehistoric times. Lime Kilns: From Mesopotamia to Marble Valley examines the different lime kilns that western civilizations—both ancient and modern—employed to manufacture lime over the centuries. Each chapter will discuss the ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

History does not tell us who first burned lime, or when, or why. However, we can trace the tradition of lime-making back to ancient civilizations and even into prehistoric times. Lime Kilns: From Mesopotamia to Marble Valley examines the different lime kilns that western civilizations—both ancient and modern—employed to manufacture lime over the centuries. Each chapter will discuss the
... Leer más
Who Killed Tom Thomson?

The Truth about the Murder of One of the 20th Century's Most Famous Artists

de John Little ...

Tom Thomson was Canada's Vincent van Gogh. He painted for a period of five years before meeting his untimely death in a remote wilderness lake in July 1917. He was buried in an unofficial grave close to the lake where his body was found. About eight hours after he was buried, the coroner arrived but never examined the body and ruled his death accidental due to drowning. A day and a half later, ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

Tom Thomson was Canada's Vincent van Gogh. He painted for a period of five years before meeting his untimely death in a remote wilderness lake in July 1917. He was buried in an unofficial grave close to the lake where his body was found. About eight hours after he was buried, the coroner arrived but never examined the body and ruled his death accidental due to drowning. A day and a half later,
... Leer más
湯姆生鏡頭下的晚清中國

十九世紀末的中國與中國人影像Illustrations of China & Its People

de 約翰．湯姆生（John Thomson） ...

Traducido por 葉伶芳 ...

Series series SPOT
紀實攝影先驅約翰．湯姆生經典代表作四、五千哩的跋涉，兩百餘幅珍貴寫實影像替動盪的年代，留下永恆的瞬間1868-1872年之間，英國攝影師湯姆生帶著笨拙的相機和設備，闖蕩中國大江南北，用鏡頭記錄了自己在中國、香港、臺灣各地的居遊生活。他挑戰當時中國人民對於鏡頭的排斥之心，翻山越嶺、跋山涉水，以濕版攝影技術替各地的人民、村落、建築及活動留下彌足珍貴的影像。湯姆生的鏡頭下除了當時的顯赫人物、朝廷重臣如李鴻章、奕訢、瑞麟等人，更多的是販夫走卒、尋常百姓，他不僅以照片記錄所到之處的山水風光、所遇之人民樣貌，家庭聚會、消遣娛樂、商賈買賣等常民生活也是他拍攝的重點，他並以帶有溫度的文字，寫下當時所見的藝術、習俗及風土民情，精確傳達彼時的生活景象，帶領讀者一窺社會各階層的日常樣貌。湯姆生後來將這些照片與文字整理出版成書，即為《湯姆生鏡頭下的晚清中國：十九世紀末的中國與中國人影像》。原書於十九世紀出版時.. ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

紀實攝影先驅約翰．湯姆生經典代表作四、五千哩的跋涉，兩百餘幅珍貴寫實影像替動盪的年代，留下永恆的瞬間1868-1872年之間，英國攝影師湯姆生帶著笨拙的相機和設備，闖蕩中國大江南北，用鏡頭記錄了自己在中國、香港、臺灣各地的居遊生活。他挑戰當時中國人民對於鏡頭的排斥之心，翻山越嶺、跋山涉水，以濕版攝影技術替各地的人民、村落、建築及活動留下彌足珍貴的影像。湯姆生的鏡頭下除了當時的顯赫人物、朝廷重臣如李鴻章、奕訢、瑞麟等人，更多的是販夫走卒、尋常百姓，他不僅以照片記錄所到之處的山水風光、所遇之人民樣貌，家庭聚會、消遣娛樂、商賈買賣等常民生活也是他拍攝的重點，他並以帶有溫度的文字，寫下當時所見的藝術、習俗及風土民情，精確傳達彼時的生活景象，帶領讀者一窺社會各階層的日常樣貌。湯姆生後來將這些照片與文字整理出版成書，即為《湯姆生鏡頭下的晚清中國：十九世紀末的中國與中國人影像》。原書於十九世紀出版時..
... Leer más
Small Hours

The Long Night of John Martyn

de Graeme Thomson ...

Did any musician in the Seventies fly so free as John Martyn did on Bless The Weather, Solid Air, Inside Out and One World? Did any fall so far? Small Hours is an intimate, unflinching biography of one of the great maverick artists. Though Martyn never had a hit single, his extraordinary voice, innovative guitar playing and profoundly soulful songs secured his status as a much admired pioneer. ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Did any musician in the Seventies fly so free as John Martyn did on Bless The Weather, Solid Air, Inside Out and One World? Did any fall so far? Small Hours is an intimate, unflinching biography of one of the great maverick artists. Though Martyn never had a hit single, his extraordinary voice, innovative guitar playing and profoundly soulful songs secured his status as a much admired pioneer.
... Leer más
China Revolutionized

de John Stuart Thomson ...

In "China Revolutionized," John Stuart Thomson offers a comprehensive examination of the sociopolitical landscape of China during a time of transformative upheaval. The book employs a meticulously detailed narrative style that intertwines historical analysis with vivid accounts, thereby immersing readers in the complexities of revolutionary thought and action. Thomson explores pivotal events and ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In "China Revolutionized," John Stuart Thomson offers a comprehensive examination of the sociopolitical landscape of China during a time of transformative upheaval. The book employs a meticulously detailed narrative style that intertwines historical analysis with vivid accounts, thereby immersing readers in the complexities of revolutionary thought and action. Thomson explores pivotal events and
... Leer más
Rocky Shores

de John Archer-Thomson, Julian Cremona ...

Series series British Wildlife Collection
An engaging account of the natural history of rock and boulder-strewn shores around Britain's coastline.Rocky Shores explores the species, communities and landscape of the narrow strip of land surrounding much of the British Isles. While it may be limited in extent, this habitat is incredibly biodiverse, and this insightful book details all the patterns of marine life that might be encountered on ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

An engaging account of the natural history of rock and boulder-strewn shores around Britain's coastline.Rocky Shores explores the species, communities and landscape of the narrow strip of land surrounding much of the British Isles. While it may be limited in extent, this habitat is incredibly biodiverse, and this insightful book details all the patterns of marine life that might be encountered on
... Leer más
The Last Snake Man

The remarkable true-life story of an Aussie legend and a century of snake shows

de John Cann, Jimmy Thomson ...

Every Sunday for almost a century John Cann's family ran the famous snake show in a pit at La Perouse - an area once alive with tiger, brown and black snakes. After growing up with over 300 'pet' snakes in their backyard, John and his brother George took over the snake show from their parents in 1965. By the time John retired in 2010, he'd survived five venomous snake bites.Many of those familiar ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Every Sunday for almost a century John Cann's family ran the famous snake show in a pit at La Perouse - an area once alive with tiger, brown and black snakes. After growing up with over 300 'pet' snakes in their backyard, John and his brother George took over the snake show from their parents in 1965. By the time John retired in 2010, he'd survived five venomous snake bites.Many of those familiar
... Leer más
Through China with a Camera

de John Thomson ...

Originally published in 1898. INTRODUCTION: Since the time when I made my first journey into Cambodia to examine its ancient cities, it has been my constant endeavour to show how the explorer may add not only to the interest but to the permanent value of his work by the use of photography. To those of my readers interested in photography I may add a note on my method of working. All my negatives ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Originally published in 1898. INTRODUCTION: Since the time when I made my first journey into Cambodia to examine its ancient cities, it has been my constant endeavour to show how the explorer may add not only to the interest but to the permanent value of his work by the use of photography. To those of my readers interested in photography I may add a note on my method of working. All my negatives
... Leer más
Through China With a Camera.

de John Thomson ...

Series series Elibron Classics
Replica of 1898 edition by A. Constable & Co., Westminster.  With illustrations.  Elibron Classics. Originally published in 1898. INTRODUCTION: Since the time when I made my first journey into Cambodia to examine its ancient cities, it has been my constant endeavour to show how the explorer may add not only to the interest but to the permanent value of his work by the use of photography. To those ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Replica of 1898 edition by A. Constable & Co., Westminster.  With illustrations.  Elibron Classics. Originally published in 1898. INTRODUCTION: Since the time when I made my first journey into Cambodia to examine its ancient cities, it has been my constant endeavour to show how the explorer may add not only to the interest but to the permanent value of his work by the use of photography. To those
... Leer más
On Your Bike: Reflections of a Pedal Pilgrim

de John B. Thomson ...

‘As an enthusiastic recreational cyclist I have frequently found myself mulling over matters of discipleship and ministry whilst pedalling through the Yorkshire countryside. In the process I have come to recognise many connections between them.’Drawing on his experiences of ministerial formation in South Africa during the latter years of apartheid, and of thirty-five years of ministry in Yorkshire ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

‘As an enthusiastic recreational cyclist I have frequently found myself mulling over matters of discipleship and ministry whilst pedalling through the Yorkshire countryside. In the process I have come to recognise many connections between them.’Drawing on his experiences of ministerial formation in South Africa during the latter years of apartheid, and of thirty-five years of ministry in Yorkshire
... Leer más
China Revolutionized

Enriched edition. A Literary Journey Through China's Transformative Revolution

de John Stuart Thomson, Kelsey Ramsey ...

In "China Revolutionized," John Stuart Thomson delivers a comprehensive examination of China's seismic transformations during the tumultuous early 20th century. Utilizing a blend of meticulous research and vivid narrative, Thomson explores the complex interplay of political, social, and economic factors that catalyzed revolutionary fervor. His literary style exhibits clarity and engagement, ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In "China Revolutionized," John Stuart Thomson delivers a comprehensive examination of China's seismic transformations during the tumultuous early 20th century. Utilizing a blend of meticulous research and vivid narrative, Thomson explores the complex interplay of political, social, and economic factors that catalyzed revolutionary fervor. His literary style exhibits clarity and engagement,
... Leer más
Integrated management of insect pests: Current and future developments

de Emeritus Prof. Marcos Kogan, Dr Amy Morey, Professor Michael J. Stout, Emeritus Prof. E. A. Heinrichs, Dr John E. Foster, Dr Steven E. Naranjo, Dr Richard L. Hellmich, Dr Jörg Romeis, Dr Anthony M. Shelton0, Dr Ana M. Vélez1, Dr Ruth Mbabazi2, Dr Karim Maredia3, Dr Charles Vincent4, Dr Guy Hallman5, Dr Phyllis Weintraub6, Dr Francis Fleurat-Lessard7, Prof. Linton Winder8, Dr Rory Flemmer9, Dr Mark S. Hoddle0, Dr Prisila A. Mkenda1, Emeritus Prof. Michael E. Irwin2, Dr Sunita Pandey3, Dr Anne C. Johnson4, Prof. Geoff Gurr5, Emeritus Prof. Joop C. van Lenteren6, Dr Vanda H. P. Bueno7, Prof. Margaret Skinner8, Dr Cheryl Frank Sullivan9, Dr Bruce L. Parker0, Dr Aimee C. McKinnon1, Dr Wendy Moore2, Dr Roma Gwynn3, Dr Michael Brownbridge4, Dr Sean Moore5, Dr Michael Jukes6, Dr David Shapiro-Ilan7, Dr Selcuk Hazir8, Dr Itamar Glazer9, Emeritus Prof. Graham Matthews0, Dr Linda J. Thomson1, Dr Ary A. Hoffmann2, Dr Leonard Coop3, Dr Keith Tyrell4, Dr Sheila Willis5, Dr Stephanie Williamson6, Dr Davo Simplice Vodouhe7, Prof. Anthony Youdeowei8, Dr Rob Liskamp9, Dr Julian Dow0, Prof Hendrika Fourie1, Dr Dirk De Waele2, Dr Brittany S. Barker3, Prof Oscar E. Liburd4, Dr Lorena Lopez5, Dr Daniel Carrillo6, Dr Alexandra M. Revynthi7, Dr Omotola Olaniyi8, Dr Rana Akyazi9, Dr George B. Frisvold0, Prof. Keizi Kiritani1, Prof. Casey Hoy2, Dr Robert Venette3, Dr Ivan Milosavljević4, Professor Travis R. Glare5, Professor Shireen-Anne Davies6 ...

Series Libro 69 - Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Particular focus on advances in understanding insect species and landscape ecology, which provide the foundations for effective IPMCovers latest research on classical, conservation and augmentative biological controlReviews key developments in use of entomopathogenic fungi, viruses and nematodes ... Leer más

$220.99 USD

Particular focus on advances in understanding insect species and landscape ecology, which provide the foundations for effective IPMCovers latest research on classical, conservation and augmentative biological controlReviews key developments in use of entomopathogenic fungi, viruses and nematodes
... Leer más

Kobo Rakuten

eReaders

Aplicaciones

Accesorios

¿Qué es Kobo Super Points?

Prémiate

Carrito de compra

¡Obtienes el tratamiento VIP!

Tu carrito de compra está vacío

Disponible el:

1 audiolibro mensual

+ Prueba gratis de 30 días

Disponible el:

1 audiolibro mensual

+ Prueba gratis de 30 días

Recomendado para ti

Serie m´´as popular en Estados Unidos

Harvard Classics

Harvard Classics

Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies

Studies in Text & Print Culture

Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology

Medicine (R0)

Conversations with Filmmakers Series

The Lime Kiln: From Mesopotamia to Marble Valley

Who Killed Tom Thomson?

湯姆生鏡頭下的晚清中國

Small Hours

China Revolutionized

Rocky Shores

The Last Snake Man

Through China with a Camera

Through China With a Camera.

On Your Bike: Reflections of a Pedal Pilgrim

China Revolutionized

Integrated management of insect pests: Current and future developments

eReaders

Aplicaciones

Accesorios

Carrito de compra

¡Obtienes el tratamiento VIP!

Tu carrito de compra está vacío

Disponible el:

1 audiolibro mensual

+ Prueba gratis de 30 días

Disponible el:

1 audiolibro mensual

+ Prueba gratis de 30 días

Recomendado para ti

Serie m´´as popular en Estados Unidos

Harvard Classics

Harvard Classics

Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies

Studies in Text & Print Culture

Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology

Medicine (R0)

Conversations with Filmmakers Series

Mostrar: