Encyclopaedias and reference works

Transcultural things examines four sets of artefacts from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth: maps pointing to Poland-Lithuania's roots in the supposedly 'Oriental' land of Sarmatia, portrayals of fashions that purport to trace Polish culture back to a distant and revered past, Ottomanesque costumes worn by Polish ambassadors and carpets labelled as Polish despite their foreign provenance.

Entertaining, informative, and enlightening!

We all want a home that is as much tailored to our lives as itis inviting (and impressive) to guests.

Shortlisted for the 2025 Wolfson History PrizeLonglisted for the 2025 Women's Prize for Non-fictionA Times Best History Book of the Year 2024'Every page glittering with insight.

Finalist, 2024 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing AwardsSelected as one of Military.

Explore the enduring influence of the Western - the quintessential American film genre - and its essential role in US and world culture.

Dieser Ratgeber begleitet Sie auf dem Weg zur Nasenspray-Entwöhnung und bietet Orientierungshilfen, um das Ziel einer freien und gesunden Nase zu erreichen.

All heavenly religions called for science and research into the secrets of the universe.

Discover what it means to be "e;trailwise"e; in one man's gripping account of his trials and triumphs along the Appalachian Trail.