The Ten Most Influential Buildings in History: Architecture's Archetypes
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Even the most inventive and revolutionary architects of today owe debts to the past, often to the...
The End of Epilepsy?: A History of the Modern Era of Epilepsy Research 1860-2010
Dieter Schmidt and Simon Shorvon
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Epilepsy is more than just a physical condition, the fact of simply having epileptic seizures, it...
The Myth of Hero and Leander: The History and Reception of an Enduring Greek Legend
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Hero and Leander are the protagonists in a classical tale of epic but tragic love. Hero lives...
Hammer and Tickle: A History of Communism Told Through Communist Jokes
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The book that immerses the Cold War in the warm bath of nostalgia. Q: Why, despite all the...
Deliciously Irish: Recipes Inspired by the Rich History of Ireland
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Ireland's rich culinary heritage is being rediscovered and the country is fast becoming one of...
More Than Medicine: A History of the Feminist Women's Health Movement
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In 1948, the Constitution of the World Health Organization declared, "Health is a state of complete...
An Illustrated History of Interior Decoration: from Pompeii to Art Nouveau
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An indispensable reference source for anyone with an interest in period styles of furniture and...
The Irresistible Fairy Tale: The Cultural and Social History of a Genre
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If there is one genre that has captured the imagination of people in all walks of life throughout...
Team Chemistry: The History of Drugs and Alcohol in Major League Baseball
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In 2007, the Mitchell Report shocked traditionalists who were appalled that drugs had corrupted the...