Radicals, Rebels and Royals: A pub crawl through British history by Martyn Routledge, Elspeth WillsRequirements: .ePUB reader, 135 mbOverview: A beautifully illustrated alternative history book, tracing the history of the British Isles through its landmark pubs with recreations of their pub signs in stunning colour. The perfect combination of Britain’s two favourite past-times – talking […]
Knowledge as Commons: Toward Inclusive Science and Technology by Prabir PurkayasthaRequirements: .PDF reader, 3 mbOverview: A powerful contribution to the debate on intellectual property Knowledge as Commons_ traces the historical path towards the privatization of knowledge, situating science, technology and the emergence of modern nations in a larger historical framework. Author Prabir Purkayastha asks: Do […]
Dinosaur Knowledge Genius: A Quiz Encyclopedia to Boost Your Brain by DK (DK Knowledge Genius)Requirements: .ePUB reader, 109 mbOverview: Can you tell a Kentrosaurus from a Stegosaurus, or a Sauropelta from an Ankylosaurus? Do you know the difference between a theropod and a sauropod? If the answer is yes, then this brain-busting quiz book is […]
Knowledge A Visual Compendium: Making Sense of our World, Edition 2024 by DK Requirements: .ePUB reader, 97.50 MB | Retail |Overview: Ever wondered how many moons there are in our solar system, or the number of Olympic sports, or who the 46 US presidents were? If so, this is the book for you! Leaf through […]
Under the Sickle and the Sledgehammer: One Woman’s Private Diary from 1930s Soviet Russia by Kirsti HuurreRequirements: .ePUB reader, 5 mbOverview: Under the Sickle and the Sledgehammer was originally published in 1942, as war still raged between Finland and Soviet Union. Its writer was a Finnish woman who emigrated to Russia in the 1930s, convinced […]