Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours
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An indispensable book for every wine lover, from some of the world's greatest experts. Where do wine...
Abominable Science!: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids
Donald R. Prothero, Michael Shermer and Daniel Loxton
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Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales...
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Rage for Order: The British Empire and the Origins of International Law, 1800 1850
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International law burst on the scene as a new field in the late nineteenth century. Where did it...
London's West End Actresses and the Origins of Celebrity Charity, 1880-1920
Catherine Hindson and Heather S. Nathans
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Today's celebrity charity work has deep historical roots. In the 1880s and 1890s, the stars of...
The Mystery of Skara Brae: Neolithic Scotland and the Origins of Ancient Egypt
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In 3200 BC, Orkney Island off the coast of Northern Scotland was home to a small farming village...
Eating to Learn, Learning to Eat: The Origins of School Lunch in the United States
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In Eating to Learn, Learning to Eat, historian A. R. Ruis explores the origins of American school...
The Great Animal Orchestra: Finding the Origins of Music in the World’s Wild Places
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Bernie Krause is the world's leading expert in natural sound. Beginning by recording the sound of...