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  • A History of Birds

    de Simon Wills ...
    "Intriguing stories from the history of the human relationship with birds, including their symbolism in art, literature, religion, and folklore" ( Booklist ).Even the most well-informed wildlife enthusiast will be entertained by the stories and fascinating facts in this beautifully illustrated book.Our ancestors hunted, tamed, worshipped, and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • A History of Trees

    de Simon Wills ...
    Make Arbor Day every day with little known and intriguing facts about the plants that populate our forests, give us shade, and clean our air.Have you ever wondered how trees got their names? What did our ancestors think about trees, and how were they used in the past? This fascinating book will answer many of your questions, but also reveal interesting stories that are not widely known. For ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Voyages from the Past

    A History of Passengers at Sea

    de Simon Wills ...
    From the days of sail to the majestic ocean liners of the twentieth century, this is a history of British sea travel from a passenger's point of view.Each chapter narrates one traveller's voyage based on their first-hand description, and the day-to-day details of their experience. Their stories, some previously unpublished, illustrate the evolution of journeys by sea, exploring three and a half ... Leer más

    $14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Shipwrecks in 100 Objects

    Stories of Survival, Tragedy, Innovation and Courage

    de Simon Wills ...
    The history of shipwrecks involves many shocking episodes: from men who saw shipmates eaten by sharks, to castaways who ate each other. Learn about the cowardly captain who deserted his passengers on a sinking ship, the obstinate ship-designer who took 480 men to their deaths, and the first mate who wrecked his own ship for insurance money. Historian and genealogist Dr Simon Wills is maritime ... Leer más

    $21.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Tracing Your Merchant Navy Ancestors

    A Guide for Family Historians

    de Simon Wills ...
    Series series Tracing Your Ancestors
    What was a merchant seamans life like in the past, what experiences would he have had, what were the ships like that he sailed in, and what risks did he run? Was he shipwrecked, rewarded for bravery, or punished? And how can you find out about an ancestor who was a member of the long British maritime tradition? Simon Wills concise and informative historical guide takes the reader and researcher ... Leer más

    $8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • How Our Ancestors Died

    A Guide for Family Historians

    de Simon Wills ...
    What were the principal causes of death in the past? Could your ancestor have been affected? How was disease investigated and treated, and what did our ancestors think about the illnesses and the accidents that might befall them? Simon Willss fascinating survey of the diseases that had an impact on their lives seeks to answer these questions. His graphic, detailed account offers an unusual and ... Leer más

    $11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Tracing Your Seafaring Ancestors

    A Guide to Maritime Photographs for Family Historians

    de Simon Wills ...
    Series series Tracing Your Ancestors
    Photographs of your seafaring ancestors may tell you more about their lives than you realize, and Simon Willss helpful and practical guide shows you how to identify and interpret the evidence caught on camera. Since maritime roles have been so vital to Britains prosperity and military might, they are among the commonest professions depicted in photographs of our ancestors, and his handbook is the ... Leer más

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  • Lifeboatmen

    de Simon Wills ...
    Based on a true story, a riveting novel of a deadly hurricane, a dramatic rescue attempt, and a quest for redemption in a nineteenth-century English town . . .Dorset, England, 1866: The worst hurricane in over a century is devastating the south coast of England. In the town of Poole, the newly appointed lifeboat is launched to aid the numerous stricken ships in the vicinity—but unaccountably fails ... Leer más

    $11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • The Wreck of the SS London

    de Simon Wills ...
    The loss of the Costa Concordia in 2012 shocked Europe when thirty-two passengers died on a luxury liner. Yet in mid-Victorian times, more lives than this were lost in shipwrecks every week. This book will tell the story of one particularly notorious Victorian wreck that the author has been researching for over ten years. The sinking of the SS London in 1866 provoked incredulity because of the ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

  • Lincoln at Gettysburg

    The Words that Remade America

    de Garry Wills ...
    The power of words has rarely been given a more compelling demonstration than in the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln was asked to memorialize the gruesome battle. Instead, he gave the whole nation "a new birth of freedom" in the space of a mere 272 words. His entire life and previous training, and his deep political experience went into this, his revolutionary masterpiece.By examining both the address ... Leer más

    $7.99 USD

  • The Lessons of History

    de Will Durant, Ariel Durant ...
    A concise survey of the culture and civilization of mankind, The Lessons of History is the result of a lifetime of research from Pulitzer Prize–winning historians Will and Ariel Durant.With their accessible compendium of philosophy and social progress, the Durants take us on a journey through history, exploring the possibilities and limitations of humanity over time. Juxtaposing the great lives, ... Leer más

    $13.99 USD

  • Audiolibro

    How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

    de Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish ...
    Narrado por Susan Bennett ...

    Completo

    8 hora 24 minutos

    “This parenting book actually made me a better parent.”—Lydia Kiesling, The New York TimesFrom #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child.This bestselling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children includes fresh insights and ... Leer más

    $24.99 USD