Название: Magic: A History: From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present
Автор: Chris Gosden
Издательство: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Год: 2020
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 16 Мб
Язык: английский / English

An Oxford professor of archaeology explores the unique history of magic―the oldest and most neglected strand of human behavior and its resurgence today. Three great strands of belief run through human history: Religion is the relationship with one god or many gods, masters of our lives and destinies. Science distances us from the world, turning us into observers and collectors of knowledge. And magic is direct human participation in the universe: we have influence on the world around us, and the world has influence on us.

Название: The History of Speed
Автор: Martin Roach
Издательство: Simon & Schuster
Год: 2020
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 62 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Ever since we built machines that could transport us, there has been a desire to find ways to make them go faster. For some, going faster isn't enough - they want to be the fastest. This book celebrates those who have built the machines and driven them at ever greater speeds. This is The History of Speed. Bestselling motorsport writer Martin Roach tells the extraordinary story of those who have come to be obsessed by speed. From Camille Jenatzy, 'the Red Devil', who became the first man to drive at over 100kmh in 1899, through the golden age of Malcolm Campbell and his Bluebird, and on to the modern era of jet- and rocket-propelled cars, we have gone faster and faster. But this book is not just about these record-breakers, Roach also looks at the technology, the engines and the inventors who helped progress in speed at all levels, from Formula One to the supercars from the likes of Ferrari and Mercedes that are eagerly snapped up by collectors, rarely to be seen on the road.

Название: Cosmo's Zodiac Sex: The Hottest Sex Positions for Every Astrological Sign
Автор: Cosmopolitan
Издательство: Hearst Home
Год: 2020
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 37 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Ever wonder why one month is a nonstop bonefest and the next is more bust than thrust? Blame it on astrology! That's because each sign has its own sexy season and its own crazy sexy moves. Put this knowledge to sexcellent use with these zodiac-inspired positions. From Bossy in Bed Aries season with its commanding positions, to Slow 'n Sizzly Taurus season with its sensual vibe, you'll find yourself trying new foreplay, incorporating toys, and hooking up in places you've never dared to before. Get ready for sex so good, you'll be seeing stars!

Название: Пять жизней. Нерассказанные истории женщин, убитых Джеком-потрошителем
Автор: Хэлли Рубенхолд
Издательство: МИФ
Год: 2021
Формат: fb2, rtf
Размер: 15 Мб
Качество: Хорошее
Язык: Русский

Более столетия газеты единодушно заявляли, что Джек-потрошитель охотился на проституток. Историк Хэлли Рубенхолд обнаружила, что это не соответствует действительности, и решила рассказать реальные истории женщин, погибших от его руки. В ее безжалостном повествовании перед читателем предстает мир не только Диккенса и королевы Виктории, но и нищеты, бездомности и безудержного женоненавистничества. В основе этой книги – пять поразительных человеческих историй и мрачный, волнующий портрет викторианского Лондона. На русском языке публикуется впервые.

Название: The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World
Автор: Virginia Postrel
Издательство: Basic Books
Год: 2020
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 20 Мб
Язык: английский / English

From Paleolithic flax to 3D knitting, explore the global history of textiles and the world they weave together in this enthralling and educational guide. The story of humanity is the story of textiles -- as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun, the need for textiles has driven technology, business, politics, and culture.

Название: Signs & Symbols of the World: Over 1,001 Visual Signs Explained
Автор: D.R. McElroy
Издательство: Wellfleet
Год: 2020
Формат: epub
Страниц: 256
Размер: 25,08 Мб
Язык: английский

This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols.

Название: The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping: Insider Tips, Helpful Hints, Hip Shops
Автор: Melody Fortier
Издательство: Quirk Books
Год: 2009
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 70 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Vintage clothing offers couture quality at a fraction of the price. But how can you spot a Dior original in a rack stuffed with Little Black Dresses? Vintage-clothing dealer Melody Fortier demystifies the entire process so you’ll know just what to look for, what to avoid, and what to pay. The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping shares insider tips for evaluating quality, selecting problem-free pieces, ensuring the perfect fit and silhouette, and caring for your unique finds. With this savvy guide tucked in your handbag, you’ll be ready to hit the streets. From fashion boutiques to flea markets, the hunt for treasures is on!

Название: The Best Movie Songs Ever Songbook, 5th Edition
Автор: Hal Leonard
Издательство: Hal Leonard
Год: 2019
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 151 Мб
Язык: английский / English

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). This newly updated edition includes 75 songs made famous on the silver screen arranged for piano and voice with guitar chords: As Time Goes By * City of Stars * Endless Love * Footloose * Hallelujah * I Will Always Love You * Let It Go * A Million Dreams * Moon River * Over the Rainbow * Remember Me (Ernesto de la Cruz) * Shallow * Somewhere Out There * Tears in Heaven * Time Warp * Unchained Melody * The Wind Beneath My Wings * You're the One That I Want * and more.

Название: Silk and Cotton: Textiles from the Central Asia that Was
Автор: Susan Meller
Издательство: Harry N. Abrams
Год: 2013
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 122 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The traditional textiles of Central Asia are unknown treasures. Straddling the legendary Silk Road, this vast region stretches from Russia in the west to China in the east. Whether nomadic or sedentary, its peoples created textiles for every aspect of their way of life, from ceremonial objects marking rites of passage, to everyday garments, to practical items for the home. There were suzanis for the marriage bed; prayer mats; patchwork quilts; bridal ensembles; bags for tea, scissors, and mirrors; lovingly embroidered hats and bibs; and robes of every color and pattern.

Название: Encyclopedia of Ireland
Автор: Коллектив
Издательство: Helicon Publishing
Год: 2003
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 591
Размер: 7,2 МБ
Язык: Английский

Encyclopedia of Ireland